Word: bill
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...grave menace which must be removed. Since May 12, 1910, the majority and minority leaders of the two parties have had to arrange on 66 occasions unanimous consent agreements in order to get consideration for important legislation. In the 63rd Congress (1913-15) the Rivers and Harbors bill was debated 32 days; the Panama Canal bill 30 days; the Federal Trade Commission bill 30 days; the Clayton Act 21 days and then for 9 days more, after it came from conference. As a result of this condition, the present rule for a deferred cloture by a two-thirds vote...
...bill to prevent the making of phonograph records from radio programs was passed. One member said: "God help us!" The Deputy Speaker, surprised at this irreverence, said: "I must point out that the bill refers to musical and dramatic performances...
...House of Lords has no power to reject the bill, and Royal assent may be given whether the Lords pass it or not. /FOOTNOTE...
...night session of the Chamber of Deputies, Finance Minister Joseph Caillaux battled in an arduous fight for a bill to relieve the Treasury...
Following this outburst, the Government gingerly introduced a bill to levy import duties on agricultural and industrial products. If passed, the bill will operate heavily against U. S. exports, but the Government sees only the necessity of protecting the growth of trade deficits abroad...