Work Done. The House of Representatives last week:
¶ Encountered its first filibuster in eight years, during consideration of a bill to expand the foreign service of the Department of Agriculture. To obtain a quorum, the arrest of absent members was ordered; numerous Representatives, including Speaker Longworth, were taken into custody, escorted back to the House floor. ¶ Held a memorial service of twelve deceased Representatives. ¶ Passed the $382,416,836 Navy Appropriation Bill.
¶ Passed a bill providing gold, silver, or bronze medals for all Byrd Antarctic Expedition members.
¶ Passed a...
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