THE CONGRESS: Work Done, May 16, 1932

The Senate:

¶ Passed (44-10-21) a bill by Maine's Hale directing the President to build the Navy up to full treaty strength at a minimum cost of $786,055,000; sent it to the House.

¶ Debated the bill by Virginia's Glass to revise and reform the national banking system (TIME, Feb. 8; April 25).

¶ Accepted the committee resignations of Louisiana's Long, rebel against the Democratic leadership of Arkansas' Robinson.

¶ Ratified a treaty of "establishment and sojourn"* between U.S. and Turkey.

The House:

¶ Passed (18340-132) a bill by Alabama's Hill for Government operation of Muscle Shoals in case no private leaser...

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