Word: consented
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...They insisted that no favoritism was involved, that the new way was being tried out experimentally in Great Britain and Ireland to see if it would work, that other nations had objected to our establishing stations for examining immigrants in their ports,but that if the system worked, and consent were obtained, it would be extended to other countries. They maintained that the new way was established for the convenience of the immigrants, to save them hardships. They suggested that Mr. Curran was critical because he disliked the prospect of the importance of his post's being reduced...
...Sweden has just opened negotiations with a view to giving consent...
...filibuster power is a 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...
Germany to the aid of Poland or Czecho-Slovakia, she must seek permission from the League Council of which Germany is to be a permanent member. If the Council gives its consent to the French demand, Germany cannot refuse passage, under stated terms, to the French armies...
Arthur Meighen, leader of the Opposition, said that, if His Excellency would consent to remain, it would meet with almost universal approval. He hoped that the Government would make an official statement to, that effect...