The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-21
Senator Escorted One

Senator Escorted One
 Senator Carl Hayden, democrat, Arizona, who had left a sick bed to vote for Harrison, was escorted from the room by @ secretary.
 As Hayden was guided through the milling crowds of reporters at the door and toward the seclusion of the office of the late majority leader, he was urged to disclose the results of the ballot.
 But it was not until few seconds later, when other senators began leaving, that 1t was definitely dis closed that Barkley had won by a one-vote margin.
 Sen. Sherman Minton, d., Ind, tall, black-haired leader of Bark leys leadership battle, was sur- rounded by friends who congratu- lated him as he left the crowded caucus room.
 BarkIey Was Smiling
 Barkley, smiling broadly, was sur- rounded by reporters in the caucus room.
 My policy" he said, lis to be representative of the administration as well as of the senate in working out to the best of my ability the problems that face the congress and the country"
 Asked to comment on the outlook for the court bill and the prospects for the rest of the legislative pro- gram, Barkley replied: kA1 ttHtVAa v
 His election, however, was consid- cred the most encouraging develop ment for the administration in re- cent days of bitter struggle over the court problem.
 Court Conflict Uncertain
 Barkley was viewed by other sena- tors as representing the administra- ton objectives more definitely than Harrison and his election appeared to make the judiciary conflict more uncertain than ever. Both sides claim a narrow majority. The oppo- sition has declared that the bill will be recommitted to the judiciary committee by a senate vote within the next few days.
 The caucus was probably the most dramatic in congressional history. Both candidates appeared confident of a few votes margin when the ses- sion started.
 The meeting, called to order by Barkley, as acting leader, discussed the situation only briefly before tak- ing a secret ballot.
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 As the votes were being counted the lead swung from one candidate to the other. With only one vote un- counted the total was 37 to 37. There was a breathless moment of sus- pense as the final ballot was opened by Sen. Hugo L. Black, d., Ala.
 It was for Barkley and he became leader by the narrowest possible margin.
 Votes Against Harrison
 Sen. Theodore G. Bilbo, d., Miss, junior senator to Harrison, cast his vote against the senior Mississippi senator. His ballot made the differ ence between victory and defeat for Barkley. They have engaged in fre- quent political quarrels.
 For the good of our country and the unity of the party 1t has been a friendly contest" Pullman said after the vote.
 T have just congratulated this great democrat" Harrison broke in, indicating Barkley.
 "The caucus was in complete har- mony," Pittmai1 said.
 Harrison, congratulating Barkley said:
 we've got to fight together in the future, as we have in the past for the progress of the country and the success of the democratic party
 Barkley Answers
 "I thank you very much for your contradictions, Pat" Barkley re- spoiided. we've been fighting to- gether since the start of the Wilson administration and we'll continue to fight together. This is the first time our interests have been apart. and hope 1t will be the last time."
 Sen. Tom Connally d., Texas proposed at the outset of the caucus that there be only two candidates and no speeches. This was agreed to and the senators proceeded with their secret ballot.
 The preferences were called as they were drawn from the tally box. Barkiey and Harrison ran neck and neck through the counting.
 Pittman afterward said that "fol love of the party Sen. Harrison moved that Barkley be made the iIflanirnniIs choice nf the party fol