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after each branch received the reor-
ganiZation orders.

after each branch received the reor-
ganization orders.
The concurrent resolution method
eliminates the ultimate possibility of
tWo-thirds vote in the event Of a
veto, however, since concurrent reso-
lutions do not require presidential
signature
Some doubt has been expressed of
the constitutionality of allowing Con-
gress to checkmate by concurrent res
olutlon an executive order issued un-
der an act of Congress. When Repre-
sentative Warren, Democrat. of North
Carolina announced that the Reor-
eanlzation Committee would sponsor
this amendment, he said:
Il have said in discussing this
measure on another day that, frankly,
believe such provision may be. and
probably is. unconstitutional. but re-
gardless of that, and yielding to the
sincere desire on the part of the
friends of this measure to have it
incorporated, we will bring in such
an amendment. Let them debate that.
That has been handed out here these
last few days as one of the reasons
this measure could not be support
ed. What will they say when We come
in an offer to give it to them"
The offering of the amendment. it
was reported, came after House lead
ers had talked by telephone with the
President at Warm Springs, Ga.
Boileau Expresses Doubt.
Representative Boileau, Progressive,
OF Wisconsin, who announced on Fri
day he would offer an amendment
under which the Presidents orders
would not become effective unless ap-
proved by joint resolution of Con-
gress, joined yesterday in calling at
tention to the doubt which has been
cast on the constitutionality of try
ing to disapprove such orders by con-
current resolution. He predicted the
concurrent resolution plan would
be knocked out in conference.
Yesterdays debate was marked by
verbal tilt between Representatives
Pettengill, Democrat, OF Indiana, and
Vinson, Democrat. of Kentucky. a
member of the Reorganization Com
mittee.
Mr.. Pettengill urged the House not
to follow Mr.. Vinson on this bill be-
cause the Kentuckian had advocated
the undistributed profits tax in 1886,
which Mr.. Pettengill blamed in part
for the new business decline.
He will be behind the barricade
next November" Mr. Pettengill de-
clared, referring to Mr.. Wilson's NOM
ination to fill vacancy on the United
States District Court of Appeals.
so will the gentleman from In
diana" Mr.. Vinson replied.
Maverick Rallies Colleagues.
That's right" responded the In
dianan, who has announced he in
tends to retire from the House.
In urging his colleagues to rally be-
hind the bill and support the Presi-
dent, Representative Maverick, Demo-
crat Of Texas, declared the fact that
people are able to criticize Mr.. Roose-
veit freely has convinced him Mr..
Roosevelt is not dictator.
Imagine going anywhere else in
the world and talking about a leader
the way they talk about Mr.. Roose-
welt, Mr.. Maverick declared.
Representative Cochran said last
night he would not make another move
to close debate until he is certain all
who want to speak have had the op-
portunity. A motion that would have
paved the way to end debate Friday
night was beaten 191 to 149.
Mr.. Cochran also denied the two
committee amendments were offered
to stave off possible defeat of the bill,