CONGRESS: The Legislative Week Mar. 10, 1924

Jointly, both Houses devoted one day to memorial services for President Harding (see Page 1).

The Senate:

¶Passed with minor changes the appropriation bill for the Department of the Interior carrying $264,000,000 (previously passed by the House).

¶Passed a bill appropriating $1,000,000 for the relief of farmers in the drought-stricken areas of New Mexico.

¶Adopted a resolution by Senator Norris of Nebraska calling upon various Departments of the Government to furnish lists of all former Cabinet officers, and former members of Congress who have prosecuted private claims against the Government since 1917.

¶Ratified a...

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