THE CONGRESS: Work Done, Dec. 21, 1931

The Senate:

¶ Adopted a resolution by California’s Johnson to investigate the sale of foreign securities in the U. S.

¶ Received from President Hoover a special message on foreign affairs.

¶ Balloted fruitlessly to elect a President pro tempore.

The House:

¶ Adopted (227-to-193) a resolution providing for new and more liberal House rules whereunder 145 members (old number: 218) by petition can force a roll call vote to discharge a balky committee from further consideration of legislation, thus bringing discussion to the floor.

¶ Adopted a resolution permitting participants in the 1932 Olympic Games at Los Angeles to enter the U. S. regardless of immigration rules & regulations.

¶ Debated the President’s message on the State of the Union .