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Habeas corpus................. 430 Hammond, election case 432
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Hahn.......................... 430 Hammond, N.J., Speaker 432
Hall, election case of........ 430 Handley............... 432
Hall of the House. See also Handy................. 432
``Floor of the House.'' Hanford............... 432
Hamilton...................... 430 Hanna................. 432
Hamilton, C.W., Chairman...... 432 Haralson.............. 432
Hamilton, H., Vice-President.. 432 Harbors............... 433
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Harlan........................ 433 Holman Rule. See
``Appropriations.''
Harris, election cases of..... 433 Holmes................ 441
Harris, I.G., Speaker pro 433 Home.................. 441
tempore.
Harrison, election cases of... 433 Homestead............. 442
Harrison, P., Chairman........ 433 Hooker................ 442
Harrison, W.H., President..... 433 Hooper................ 442
Hart.......................... 433 Hooper, J.L., Chairman 442
Haskins, K., Chairman......... 434 Hoover, H., President. 442
Hatch, W.H., Speaker pro Hopkins, election case 442
tempore and of.
Chairman.................... 434 Hopkins, A.J., 442
Chairman.
Hats.......................... 434 Hopkines, G.W.,
Speaker pro tempore
Haugen........................ 434 and Chairman........ 443
Haven, S.G., Speaker pro 434 Horgan................ 443
tempore.
Hawaii........................ 434 Horses................ 443
Hawkins....................... 434 Horton................ 443
Hawley, W.C., Chairman........ 434 Hoskins, G.S., 443
Chairman.
Hay, J., Speaker pro tempore.. 435 Hospitals............. 443
Heads of Departments.......... 435 Hot Springs........... 443
Health........................ 435 Hour.................. 443
Hearings...................... 435 Hour rule of debate.
See ``Debate.''
Hearsay evidence.............. 436 House as in Committee
of the Whole.
Heating....................... 436 See ``Committee of
the Whole.''
Heflin........................ 436 House Calendars. `See
``Calendars.''
Hemenway, election case of.... 437 House Office Building. 445
Hemenway, J.A., Chairman...... 437 House of 446
Representatives.
Henderson, D.B., Speaker...... 437 House Restaurant...... 451
Hendricks, T.A., Chairman..... 438 House Wing of the 451
Capitol.
Hepburn, W.P., Speaker pro Housing............... 451
tempore
and Chairman................ 438 Houston, election case 451
of.
Hepburn, election case of..... 439 Houston, G.S., 451
Chairman.
Herbert, election case of..... 439 Houston, S............ 451
Herbert, P.T.................. 439 Houston, W.C., Speaker 452
pro tempore.
Hereafter. See Howard................ 452
``Appropriations.''
Herndon....................... 439 Howard, E., Chairman.. 452
Herrick....................... 439 Howard University..... 452
Hibbard, H., Chairman......... 439 Howell................ 452
Hicks......................... 439 Hubbard, election case 452
of.
Hicks, F.C., Chairman......... 439 Hubbard, H., Speaker
pro tempore and
Higgins....................... 440 Chairman............ 452
Highways...................... 440 Hudson................ 452
Hilborn....................... 440 Hughes................ 452
Hill.......................... 440 Hugunin............... 452
Historical buildings, Hull, C., Chairman.... 452
documents, and
events...................... 440 Hull, election cases 452
of.
Hoar, G.F., Speaker pro 440 Hull, J.A.T., Chairman 452
tempore.
Hobart, G.A., Vice-President.. 440 Hulls................. 453
Hoch, H., Chairman............ 440 Humphreys............. 453
Hodges........................ 441 Humphreys, B.G., 453
Chairman.
Hogan......................... 441 Hungerford............ 453
Hoge.......................... 441 Hunt.................. 453
Holaday, W.P., Chairman....... 441 Hunter, election cases 453
of.
Holiday recess................ 441 Hunter, R.M.T., 453
Speaker.
Holidays...................... 441 Hunting............... 454
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Hunton, E., Speaker pro 454 Hydrographic charts... 454
tempore.
Hurd.......................... 454 Hygiene............... 454
Husted, J.W., Chairman........ 454 Hynes................. 454
Hyatt......................... 454 Hypothetical question. 454
Hydrographic Bureau........... 454
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HABEAS CORPUS.
No court ``may inquire directly into the correctness of propriety'' of
a commitment by either House or discharge the prisoner on habeas
corpus. Volume II, section 1640.
A writ of habeas corpus being served on the Sergeant-at-Arms, who held
the witness Irwin in custody for contempt, the House, after
consideration, prescribed the form and manner of return. Volume III,
section 1691.
While confined in jail for contempt the witness Kilbourn was released
by habeas corpus proceedings, the court intimating that the punishment
of law superseded the right of the House to punish. Volume II, section
1610.
In making return in the habeas corpus proceedings in the Kilbourn case
the Sergeant-at-Arms produced the body of the prisoner. Volume II,
section 1610.
A recalcitrant witness having been committed for refusal to testify,
the Supreme Court sustained the dismissal of a petition for a writ of
habeas corpus. Volume VI, section 351.
A witness in the custody of the Sergeant at Arms having procured a writ
of habeas corpus, the Senate requested the President to direct the
Attorney General to defend the suit. Volume VI, section 339.
A person arrested by order of the House secured a writ of habeas corpus
and was released on his own recognizance. Volume VI, section 532.
HAHN.
The Louisiana election cases of Flanders and Hahn in the Thirty-seventh
Congress. Volume I, section 379.
HALL, ELECTION CASE OF.
The Iowa election case of Clark v. Hall in the Thirty-fourth Congress.
Volume I, section 832.
HALL OF THE HOUSE. See also ``Floor of the House.''
(1) Use of.
(2) Duties of Speaker and Doorkeeper as to.
(3) The galleries.
(4) The bar of the House.
(5) In general.
(1) Use of.
The Hall of the House is used only for the legislative business of the
House, caucus meetings of its members, and ceremonies in which the
House votes to participate. Volume V, section 7270.
The Speaker is forbidden to entertain a motion for a suspension of the
rule relating to the use of the Hall of the House. Volume V, section
7270.
An exceptional instance in which the Hall of the House was used for
other than legislative business. Volume VIII, section 3632.
The House sometimes authorises the funeral of a deceased Member in the
Hall. Volume VIII, section 3567.
(2) Duties of Speaker and Doorkeeper as to.
The Speaker has general control of the Hall, corridors, and
unappropriated rooms in the House Wing of the Capitol. Volume II,
section 1354.
HALL OF THE HOUSE--Continued.
(2) Duties of Speaker and Doorkeeper as to--Continued.
The Doorkeeper is required to clear the floor fifteen minutes before
the hour of meeting of all persons not privileged to remain and keep it
cleared until ten minutes after adjournment. Volume V, section 7295.
The Doorkeeper is to see that no one enters the room over the Hall of
the House during its sittings. Volume V, section 7295.
The Doorkeeper has general charge during recess of the apartments
occupied by the House. Volume I, section 262.
(3) The Galleries.
A portion of the east gallery is assigned to the use of families of
Members, the Speaker issuing a card to each Member for his family and
visitors. Volume V, section 7302.
The Speaker controls one bench in the gallery assigned to the families
of Members. Volume V, section 7302.
The Speaker is required to set aside a portion of the west gallery for
persons admitted on the cards of members. Volume V, section 7302.
The Speaker is required to set aside a portion of the west gallery for
the use of the President, members of his Cabinet, Justices of the
Supreme Court, and foreign ministers and suites and their respective
families. Volume V, section 7302.
Stenographers and reporters, other than the official reporters, are
admitted by the Speaker to the gallery over the Speaker's chair under
such regulations as he may prescribe. Volume V, section 7304.
In times of great interest the House sometimes makes a special rule for
admission to the galleries. Volume V, section 7303.
On occasions of special interest the House sometimes provides
additional rules governing admission to the galleries. Volume VIII,
section 3640.
During an epidemic the galleries of the House and Senate were closed.
Volume VIII, section 3641.
Portions of the gallery over the Speaker's chair are set aside for the
use of reporters and correspondents who are admitted thereto by the
Speaker under such regulations as he may prescribe. Volume VIII,
section 3642.
Supervision of the press gallery, including designation of its
employees, is vested in the standing committee of correspondents,
subject to the direction and control of the Speaker. Volume VIII,
section 3642.
(4) The Bar of the House.
The bar of the House is within the doors leading into the Hall. Volume
V, section 7272.
(5) In General.
Ceremonies of removing from the old to the new Halls of the House and
Senate. Volume V, section 7271.
The desks in the Hall of the House and the various attempts to remove
them. Volume V, section 7282.
The House has investigated the advantages of amplifying devices. Volume
VIII, section 3633.
A resolution relating to the installation of accessories proposed to
improve the acoustics of the Hall of the House was entertained as
privileged. Volume VIII, section 3633.
The Speaker has general control of the Hall and corridors in the House
wing of the Capitol. Volume VI, section 261.
The House, by resolution, accepted the gift of a flag and directed that
it be displayed in the Hall of the House. Volume VIII, section 3558.
By rule the Member is restricted as to his movements during business or
debate, and as to wearing his hat and smoking. Volume VI, section 190.
Discussion of the importance of observing the rule against remaining at
the desk during roll call, and smoking in the Hall of the House. Volume
VI, section 193.
HALL OF THE HOUSE--Continued.
(5) In General--Continued.
The arrangement of the Hall of the House and Statuary Hall, and the
acceptance of works of art to be placed therein are subjects within the
jurisdiction of the House branch of the Joint Committee on the Library.
Volume VII, section 2083.
Proceedings on the occasion of the death of a Member in the chamber.
Volume VIII, section 3559.
Subjects relation to the Hall of the House have been considered by he
Committee on Ventilation and Acoustics. Volume IV, section 4314.
HAMILTON.
The Tennessee election case of Thomas A. Hamilton in the Fortieth
Congress. Volume I, section 315.
The Senate election case of Reynolds v. Hamilton, of Texas, in the
Forty-second Congress. Volume I, section 395.
HAMLIN, COURTNEY W., of Missouri, Chairman.
Decisions on questions of order relating to--
Amendment, germaneness of. Volume VIII, sections 2970, 2980.
Appropriations. Volume VII, sections 1163, 1302, 1410, 1460.
Questions of orders. Volume VIII, sections 2355, 3428.
Speaker. Volume VI, sections 248, 249.
HAMLIN, HANNIBAL, of Maine, Vice-President.
Decisions on questions of order relating to--
Conferences. Volume V, section 6403.
Electoral count. Volume III, section 1948.
Text to which both Houses have agreed. Volume V, section 6435.
HAMMOND, ELECTION CASE OF.
The Ohio election case of Hammond v. Herrick in the Fifteenth Congress.
Volume I, section 499.
A Member, Samuel Hammond, having accepted an executive appointment, the
House declared his seat vacant. Volume I, section 487.
HAMMOND, NATHANIEL J., of Georgia, Speaker Pro Tempore.
Decisions on questions of order relating to--
Jurisdiction of committees. Volume IV, section 4219.
Privileged questions. Volume IV, section 3070.
River and harbor bill. Volume IV, section 4219.
HANDLEY.
The Alabama election case of Norris v. Handley in the Forty-second
Congress. Volume II, section 887.
HANDY.
The Delaware election case of Willis v. Handy in the Fifty-fifth
Congress. Volume I, section 748.
HANFORD.
The inquiry into the conduct of Judge Cornelius H. Hanford, United
States circuit judge for the western district of Washington, in 1912.
Volume VI, section 526.
HANNA.
Reference to the Senate election case of Marcus A. Hanna, from Ohio, in
the Fifty-sixth Congress (footnote). Volume I, section 691.
HARALSON.
The Alabama election case of Bromberg v. Haralson in the Forty-fourth
Congress. Volume VII, sections 905-907.
HARBORS.
The rule gives to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors the jurisdiction
of subjects relating ``to the improvement of rivers and harbors.''
Volume IV, section 4118.
The regulation of harbors and the placing of works likely to be
obstructive to navigation, such as pipes and tunnels, are subjects
within the jurisdiction of the Committee on Interstate and Foreign
Commerce. Volume IV, section 4102.
The Appropriations Committee may report appropriations in fulfillment
of contracts authorized by law for the improvement of rivers and
harbors. Volume IV, section 4036.
An appropriation for torpedoes for harbor defense is within the
jurisdiction of the Committee on Appropriations (footnote). Volume IV,
section 4042.
Harbor regulations for the District and the bridge over the Eastern
Branch have been within the jurisdiction of the Committee for the
District of Columbia. Volume IV, section 4286.
Bills relating to the establishment of harbor lines have been reported
by the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. Volume VII,
section 1825.
Bills providing for preliminary surveys of rivers and harbors are
classed as private bills. Volume VII, section 1027.
HARLAN.
The Senate election case of James Harlan in the Thirty-fourth Congress.
Volume I, section 844.
HARRIS, ELECTION CASES OF.
The Tennessee election case of Kelly v. Harris in the Thirteenth
Congress. Volume I, section 734.
The Maryland election case of Whyte v. Harris in the Thirty-fifth
Congress. Volume I, section 324.
The Maryland election case of Preston v. Harris in the Thirty-sixth
Congress. Volume II, section 845.
HARRIS, ISHAM G., of Tennessee, Speaker Pro Tempore.
Decision on question of order relating to--
Germane amendments. Volume V, section 5827.
HARRISON, ELECTION CASES OF.
The Maryland election case of Harrison v. Davis in the Thirty-sixth
Congress. Volume I, section 325.
The Alabama election case of Robinson v. Harrison in the Fifty-fourth
Congress. Volume II, section 1068.
The Virginia election case of Paul v. Harrison in the Sixth-seventh
Congress. Volume VI, section 158.
HARRISON, PAT, of Mississippi, Chairman.
Decision on question of order relating to--
Amendment, germaneness of. Volume VII, section 1845. Volume VIII,
sections 2913, 2960, 2971, 2989.
Appropriations. Volume VII, sections 1263, 1625.
Committees, jurisdiction of. Volume VII, sections 1808, 1810, 1837,
1838, 1953, 2072. Volume VIII, section 2286.
Order of business. Volume VIII, section 2633.
Question of order. Volume VIII, sections 3445, 3453.
HARRISON, WILLIAM H., President.
Ceremonies in memory of President William Henry Harrison. Volume V,
section 7176.
HART.
The Senate election case of Hart v. Gilbert, from Florida, in the
Forty-first Congress. Volume I, section 392.
HASKINS, KITTREDGE, of Vermont, Chairman.
Decisions on questions of order relating to--
Motion to strike out the enacting clause. Volume V, section 5327.
Quorum. Volume IV, section 2945.
HATCH, WILLIAM H., of Missouri, Speaker Pro Tempore and Chairman.
Decisions on questions of order relating to--
Court of Claims. Volume IV, sections 3297, 3301.
Legislation on appropriation bills (footnote). Volume IV, section 3936.
Recess. Volume V, section 6667.
Voting. Volume V, section 5942.
HATS.
By rule the Member is restricted as to his movements during business or
debate and as to wearing his hat and smoking. Volume II, section 1136.
At the electoral count of 1821 the Members of the House arose and stood
uncovered when the Senate entered the Hall. Volume III, section 1936.
HAUGEN.
The Iowa election case of Murphy V. Haugen in the Sixty-second
Congress. Volume VI, section 133.
HAVEN, SOLOMON G., of New York, Speaker Pro Tempore.
Decision on question of order relating to--
Suspension of the rules. Volume V, section 6828.
HAWAII
The Committee on Territories has general jurisdiction of subjects
relating to the Territory of Hawaii. Volume IV, section 4212. Volume
VII, section 1944.
The subjects of navigation and the navigation laws and regulation of
shipping in Hawaii and even in the Philippines have been considered by
the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. Volume IV, section
4130.
A bill relating to Hawaiian coinage was reported by the Committee on
Coinage, Weights, and Measures. Volume IV, section 4092.
The House and Senate in joint session received the King of Hawaii.
Volume V, section 7087.
The organic act of Hawaii fixed the qualifications of the Delegate
therefrom. Volume I, section 526.
The election case of Iaukea v. Kalanianaole, from the Territory of
Hawaii, in the Fifty-ninth Congress. Volume I, section 527.
The election case relating to Delegate Wilcox, of Hawaii, in the Fifty-
sixth Congress. Volume I, section 526.
A bill relating to the medical treatment of persons in Hawaii was
transferred from the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce to
the Committee on Territories. Volume VII, section 1945.
The immigration of aliens to Hawaii and Puerto Rico is a subject within
the jurisdiction of the Committee on Immigration and Naturalization.
Volume VII, section 2040.
HAWKINS.
The Tennessee election case of Alvin Hawkins in the Thirty-seventh
Congress. Volume I, section 373.
The Pennsylvania election case of Hawkins v. McCreary in the Sixty-
second Congress. Volume VI, section 111.
HAWLEY, WILLIS C., of Oregon, Chairman.
Decisions on questions of order relating to--
Amendment, germaneness of. Volume VIII, section 2937.
Appropriations. Volume VII, section 1290.
HAY, JAMES, of Virginia, Speaker Pro Tempore.
Decisions on questions of order relating to--
Appropriations. Volume VII, sections 1156, 1493, 1534.
Debate. Volume VIII, section 2466.
Reference. Volume VI, section 731.
HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS
Heads of Departments, meaning members of the President's Cabinet, have
the privilege of the floor. Volume V, section 7283. Volume VIII,
section 3634.
The term ``Heads of Executive Departments'' refers exclusively to
members of the President's Cabinet. Volume VI, section 406.
The Speaker is required to set aside a portion of the west gallery for
the use of the President, members of his Cabinet, Justices of the
Supreme Court, and foreign ministers and suites, and their respective
families. Volume V, section 7302.
Only resolutions of inquiry addressed to the heads of Executive
Departments are privileged. Volume III, sections 1861-1863.
It has been considered proper to use the word ``request'' in asking for
information from the President, and ``direct'' in addressing the heads
of Departments. Volume III, section 1895.
A demand that the head of an Executive Department transmit a more
complete reply to a resolution of inquiry may not be presented as a
matter of privilege. Volume III, section 1892.
The head of a Department having declined to respond to an inquiry of
the House, a demand for a further answer was entertained as a matter of
privilege. Volume III, section 1891.
A proposition to investigate whether or not the head of an Executive
Department had failed or declined to respond to an inquiry of the House
was held not to be a matter of privilege. Volume III, section 1893.
The head of a department having failed to respond to a resolution of
inquiry, the House transmitted a further resolution. Volume VI, section
435.
The Speaker may not treat as confidential official communications
received from the heads of executive departments. Volume VI, section
434.
Reports of communications to Congress from bureaus, boards, delegates
to conferences, or heads of departments are printed under the direction
of the Speaker and are within his discretion unless otherwise provided
by law. Volume VIII, section 3662.
HEALTH.
Subjects relating to health, spread of leprosy and other contagious
diseases, international congress of hygiene, etc., have been considered
by the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. Volume IV, section
4111.
Subjects relating to the health of the District, sanitary and
quarantine regulations, etc., have been within the jurisdiction of the
Committee on the District of Columbia. Volume IV, section 4284. Volume
VII, section 2008.
Appropriations for maintenance of police and health and other
departments in the District of Columbia are authorized by the organic
act creating permanent form of government in the District of Columbia.
Volume VII, section 1185.
HEARINGS.
The Clerk being arraigned to answer charges, leave was given him to
address the House. Volume I, section 287.
An officer of the House being arraigned for neglect of duty, it was
voted that he might answer orally. Volume I, section 291.
Limitation on the power of committees to order printing of hearings.
Volume V, section 7319.
A bill on the calendar is not subject to further consideration by the
committee which reported it, and is no longer open to hearings. Volume
VIII, section 2218.
HEARINGS--Continued.
In directing an investigation of charges against certain of it Members
the House provided that all meetings of the committee for the purpose
of taking testimony or hearing arguments should be open to the public.
Volume VI, section 396.
A committee appointed to investigate the propriety of a Member's
remarks appearing in the Record affords the Member an opportunity to be
herd in person or by counsel. Volume VIII, section 3491.
Pursuant to authorization to ``meet at such places as said committee
deems advisable,'' subcommittees of a select committee held hearings in
various States of the Union and in Europe. Volume VI, section 376.
Where a subcommittee has been authorized to pursue an investigation,
hearings opened and conducted by one member are as legal and
authoritative as if all members of the subcommittee were present.
Volume VI, section 355.
The steering committee frequently holds hearings before reaching a
decision on questions of policy. Volume VIII, section 3623.
An instance wherein, under exceptional circumstances, a committee
authorized to investigate matters pertaining to a campaign then in
hearing prior to the election. Volume VI, section 355.
The rules do not require the printing of hearings, and the distribution
of records Volume VIII, section 3667.
Hearings, bills, resolutions, documents, etc., distributed through the
document room, are dispensed on application without reference to the
number received by any one Member, while those distributed through the
folding room are credited to the accounts of Members pro rata and are
issued only on the order of Members to whom assigned. Volume VIII,
section 3666.
A committee of the House may Volume VIII, section 3666.
Extra copies of hearings and other documents may be ordered by simple
resolution, by either House, within the cost of $500. Volume VIII,
section 3666.
Reprints of hearings and other documents at a cost in excess of $500
may be ordered by the two Houses by concurrent resolutions. Volume
VIII, section 3666.
The printing of hearings before a committee of the House was held to be
``printing for the use of the House,'' and a resolution authorizing
such printing was construed to come within the privilege of the
Committee on Printing to report at any time. Volume VIII, section 2296.
Committee hearings may be printed as Congressional documents only when
specifically ordered by Congress or either House thereof. Volume VIII,
section 3664.
Discussion of practices of the committee in ordering printing of
hearings. Volume VI, section 374.
HEARSAY EVIDENCE.
(1) In election cases. See ``Elections of Representatives.''
(2) In impeachment trails. See ``Impeachment.''
HEATING.
The electrician and laborers connected with the lighting, hearing, and
ventilating of the House are under direction of the Superintendent,
subject to the control of the Speaker. Volume V, section 7312.
An appropriation for the installation of a heating plant in a privately
owned building rented by the Government is not in order on an
appropriation bill. Volume VII, section 1368.
HEFLIN.
The Senate election case of Heflin v. Bankhead, of Alabama, in the
Seventy-second Congress. Volume VI, section 188.
HEMENWAY, ELECTION CASE OF.
The Senate election case of James A. Hemenway, of Indiana, in the
Fifty-ninth Congress. Volume II, section 1229.
HEMENWAY, JAMES A., of Indiana, Chairman.
Decision of questions of order relating to--
Amendments germane, Volume V, section 5838.
Committee of the Whole. Volume IV, sections 4754, 4767, 4769, 4779.
Dilatory motions. Volume V, section 5714.
General debate. Volume IV, section 4744.
Jurisdiction. Volume IV, section 4268.
Points of order Volume V, section 6875.
HENDERSON, DAVID B., of Iowa, Speaker.
Decisions on questions of order relating to--
Adhere, motion to. Volume V, section 6252.
Adjournment. Volume V, section 6713.
Amendments. Volume IV, section 4871.
Amendments germane. Volume V, sections 5912, 5913, 5921.
Amendments not germane. Volume V, sections 5806, 5819, 5905.
Amendments to the Constitution. Volume V, sections 7031, 7038.
Bills. Volume III, section 2599. Volume IV, section 3408.
Call of committees. Volume IV, sections 3125, 3132, 3164.
Committee of the Whole. Volume IV, sections 3268, 3269, 4736, 4805,
4809, 4831, 4838, 4879, 4903, 4916. Volume V, sections 6781, 6933.
Committees, appointment of. Volume IV, section 4489.
Conference. Volume V, sections 6268, 6383.
Conference reports. Volume V, sections 6413, 6419, 6423, 6437, 6442,
6449, 6455, 6456, 6506, 6510, 6517, 6519, 6531-6533, 6552.
Congressional Record. Volume V, sections 6984, 7019, 7020.
Consideration, question of. Volume V, section 4975.
Constitutional privilege. Volume I, sections 305, 306.
Debate. Volume V, sections 4984, 5006, 5083, 5097, 5111, 5112, 5119,
5120, 5147.
Dilatory motions Volume V, sections 5732, 5733.
Discharge of a committee. Volume IV, section 4695.
Division of question. Volume V, sections 6156, 6158, 5159.
Electoral count. Volume III, section 1962.
Enacting clause, motion to strike out. Volume V, section 5346.
Enrolled bills. Volume IV, sections 3431, 3457.
Forty Minutes of debate. Volume V, section 5496.
General debate. Volume V, sections 5206, 5208, 5210, 5211T1.
Germaneness. Volume V, section 5924.
House as in Committee of Whole (footnote). Volume IV, section 4924.
Journal. Volume IV, sections 2741, 2766.
Jurisdiction Volume IV, sections 4045, 4053, 4370, 4371, 4392.
Lay on the table, motion to Volume V, sections 5395, 5397.
Legislative day. Volume V, section 7246.
Legislation on appropriation bills. Volume IV, section 3912.
Managers of conference. Volume V, sections 6338, 6339, 6370, 6372,
6396.
Messages. Volume IV, sections 4053, 4787.
Order of business. Volume IV, sections 3079, 3088, 3133. Volume V,
sections 5404, 5520.
Pairs. Volume V, section 5982.
Personal interest Volume V, section 5951.
Personal privilege. Volume III, sections 2531, 2687.
HENDERSON, DAVID B., of Iowa, Speaker--Continued.
Decisions on questions of order relating to--Continued.
Points of order. Volume V, sections 4952, 6441, 6887, 6903-6905, 6914.
Preamble. Volume V, section 5470.
Precedence of motions. Volume V, section 5320.
Prerogative of House. Volume III, section 2556.
Previous question. Volume II, section 1458. Volume V, sections 5462,
5490.
Privilege. Volume III, sections 2638, 2694, 2714, 2716, 2722. Volume
IV, section 4912.
Privilege of the floor. Volume V, sections 7284, 7288.
Privileged motions. Volume IV, sections 3085, 3149, 3150.
Question of consideration. Volume V, section 5554.
Quorum. Volume IV, sections 2925, 2942, 2947, 2953, 3053, 3054. Volume
V, section 6399.
Reading of bills. Volume IV, sections 3401, 4916.
Reading of papers. Volume V, section 5297.
Recede, motion to. Volume V, section 6206.
Recede and concur. Volume V, section 6211.
Recognition. Volume II, sections 1440-1442, 1455, 1459, 1462, 1463,
1470, 1475, 1478, 1479.
Recommittal with instructions. Volume V, section 5547.
Reconsider, motion to. Volume V, sections 5627, 5650, 5692, 5701.
Refer, motion to. Volume V, sections 5413, 5555, 5567, 5570, 5597-5599.
Reports. Volume IV, section 4674.
Resolutions of inquiry. Volume III, sections 1857, 1858.
Revenue bills. Volume IV, sections 3076, 4861.
Senate amendments. Volume V, section 6198.
Speaker. Volume II, sections 1322, 1370.
Speaker's table. Volume IV, sections 3107, 3111.
Special orders. Volume IV, sections 3169, 3195, 3214, 3224. Volume V,
section 7246.
Substitute amendments. Volume C, section 5796.
Suspension of the rules. Volume V, sections 6792, 6793, 6801, 6807,
6812, 6823, 6860.
Text agreed to by both Houses. Volume V, section 6179.
Views of minority. Volume IV, section 4607.
Yeas and nays. Volume V, sections 6026, 6027, 6041, 6058, 6069, 6070,
6087, 6096, 6098.
Yielding the floor. Volume V, section 5009.
HENDRICKS, THOMAS A., of Indiana, Chairman.
Decisions on questions of order relating to--
Enacting clause, motion to strike out. Volume V, section 5334.
HEPBURN, WILLIAM P., of Iowa, Speaker Pro Tempore and Chairman.
Decisions on questions of order relating to--
Adjournment. Volume IV, section 4785. Volume V, section 6735.
Amendments. Volume II, section 1330.
Amendments germane. Volume V, section 5888.
Amendments between the Houses. Volume V, sections 6175, 6187, 6189-
6191.
Appeals. Volume V, sections 6948, 6951.
Committee of the Whole. Volume V, section 4712.
Continuation of a public work. Volume IV, section 3765.
Debate. Volume V, section 5252.
Dilatory motions. Volume V, section 5722.
HEPBURN, WILLIAM P., of Iowa, Speaker Pro Tempore and Chairman--
Continued.
Decisions on questions of order relating to--Continued.
General debate. Volume V, section 5216.
Legislation appropriation bills. Volume IV, sections 3827, 3854, 3894.
Limitations on appropriation bills. Volume IV, section 3985.
Order of business. Volume IV, section 4731.
Points of order. Volume V, sections 6881, 6924.
Private bills. Volume IV, section 3293.
Quorum. Volume IV, sections 2974, 4913.
Reading of papers. Volume V, section 5289.
Speaker. Volume V, section 6183.
HEPBURN, ELECTION CASE OF.
The Iowa election case of Hepburn v. Jamieson in the Sixty-first
Congress. Volume VI, section 120.
HERBERT, ELECTION CASES OF.
The Louisiana election case of Merchant and Herbert v. Acklen in the
Forty-sixth Congress. Volume I, section 751.
The Alabama election case of Strobach v. Herbert in the Forty-seventh
Congress. Volume II, sections 966, 967.
HERBERT, PHILEMON T.
The question arising over charges of crime against Philemon T. Herbert.
Volume II, section 1277.
HEREAFTER. See ``Appropriations.''
HERNDON.
The election case of Whitmore v. Herndon, from Texas, in the Forty-
second Congress. Volume I, section 600.
HERRICK.
The Ohio election case of Hammond v. Herrick in the Fifteenth Congress.
Volume I, section 499.
HIBBARD, HARRY, of New Hampshire, Chairman.
Decisions on questions of order relating to--
Appeals. Volume V, section 6957.
Tellers. Volume V, section 5994.
Hicks.
The New York election case of Brown v. Hicks in the Sixty-fourth
Congress. Volume VI, section 143.
HICKS, FREDERICK C., of New York, Chairman.
Decisions on questions of order relating to--
Amendment, germaneness of. Volume VII, sections 1418, 1431. Volume
VIII, sections 2916, 2920.
Appropriations. Volume VII, sections 1129, 1165, 1168, 1170, 1174,
1188, 1189, 1306, 1308, 1322, 1330, 1334, 1358, 1363, 1364, 1370, 1383,
1464, 1466, 1467, 1476, 1706, 1707, 1743.
Committee of the Whole. Volume VIII, section 2323.
Enacting clause, strike out. Volume VIII, section 3442.
Question of order. Volume VIII, section 2370.
Quorum. Volume VI, section 676.
Reading. Volume VIII, section 2338.
Recognition. Volume VII, section 958.
Special orders. Volume VII, section 767.
Voting. Volume VIII, section 3097.
HIGGINS.
The Connecticut election case of Jodoin v. Higgins in the Sixty-second
Congress. Volume VI, section 90.
HIGHWAYS.
The subject of a highway commission has been considered by the
Committee on Agriculture. Volume IV, section 4153.
Legislation authorizing federal aid to the States in the construction
of rural post roads and Federal highways is within the jurisdiction of
the Committee on Roads. Volume VII, section 2066.
While the organic act creating the Department of Agriculture was held
to authorize an appropriation for maintenance of a highway weather
service, it was ruled not to justify an appropriation for collection of
data as to the effects of weather on such highways. Volume VII, section
1308.
A bill providing for the establishment of a Memorial National Highway
and authorizing Federal aid therefor was held to belong to the
Committee on Roads and not the Committee on Agriculture. Volume VII,
section 2066.
An appropriation for opening, widening, or extending streets and
highways in the District of Columbia was held to be authorized by law.
Volume VII, section 1189.
HILBORN.
The California election case of English v. Hilborn in the Fifty-third
Congress. Volume II, section 1050.
HILL.
The Mississippi election case of Hill v. Catchings in the Fifty-first
Congress. Volume II, section 1039.
The Senate election case of Whiteley and Farrow v. Hill and Miller,
from Georgia, in the Fortieth and Forty-first Congresses. Volume I,
section 391.
The Connecticut election case of Donovan v. Hill in the Sixty-fourth
Congress. Volume VI, section 140.
The Maryland election case of Hill v. Palmisano, in the Seventy-first
Congress. Volume VI, section 182.
HISTORIC BUILDINGS, DOCUMENTS, AND EVENTS.
Bills relating to the restoration of noted estates and historic
buildings on military reservations are within the jurisdiction of the
Committee on Military Affairs rather than the Committee on Public
Buildings and Grounds. Volume VII, section 1893.
Bills relating to historic documents, relics, and buildings have been
reported by the House branch of the Joint Committee on the Library.
Volume VII, section 2086.
Bills relating to the observance of anniversaries and the commemoration
of historical events have been reported by the House branch of the
Joint Committee on the Library. Volume VII, section 2087.
HOAR, GEORGE FRISBEE, of Massachusetts, Speaker Pro Tempore.
Decisions on questions of order relating to--
Reading. Volume VII, section 1056.
HOBART, GARRET A., of New Jersey, Vice-President.
Decision on question of order relating to--
Conference report. Volume V, section 6546.
HOCH, HOMER, of Kansas, Chairman.
Decisions on questions of order relating to--
Amendment, germaneness of. Volume VII, section 1549.
Appropriations. Volume VII, sections 1154, 1246, 1645, 1684.
HODGES.
The Arkansas election case of Gause v. Hodges in the Forty-third
Congress. Volume II, sections 892-894.
HOGAN.
The Missouri election case of Hogan v. Pile in the Fortieth Congress.
Volume II, sections 871, 872.
HOGE.
The Pennsylvania election case of John Hoge in the Eighth Congress.
Volume I, section 517.
The South Carolina election cases of Hoge and Reed and Wallace v.
Simpson in the Forty-first Congress. Volume I, sections 620-622.
The Virginia election case of Hoge v. Otey in the Fifty-fourth
Congress. Volume I, section 724.
HOLADAY, WILLIAM P., of Illinois, Chairman.
Decisions on questions of order relating to--
Reference in debate. Volume VIII, section 2492.
HOLIDAY RECESS.
When the two Houses adjourn for more than three days, and not to or
beyond the day fixed by Constitution or law for the next regulator
session to begin, the session is not thereby necessarily terminated.
Volume V, sections 6676, 6677.
The two Houses do not notify the President when they are about to
adjourn for the holiday recess (footnote). Volume V, section 6680.
In the earlier days of the Congress the holiday recess was not often
taken. Volume V, sections 6678-6685.
In counting the three days required by the Consent Calendar rule
holidays or days on which the House is not in session are not construed
as legislative days and are not included. Volume VII, section 994.
HOLIDAYS.
In early days the House did not allow special occasions like holidays
to interfere with public business. Volume V, sections 7071-7074.
The subjects of holidays and celebrations have been reported by the
Committee on the Judiciary. Volume IV, section 4073.
Bills relating to holidays in the District have been reported by the
Committee on the District of Columbia. Volume IV, section 4283. Volume
VII, section 2077.
Sundays and legal holidays are not excluded in computing the forty days
allowed for taking testimony in an election case. Volume I, section
685.
HOLMAN RULE, See ``Appropriations.''
HOLMES.
The Iowa election case of Holmes, Wilson, Sapp, and Carpenter in the
Forty-sixth Congress.
HOME.
In 1834, in an inconclusive case, the Elections Committee gave the word
``residence'' the same meaning as ``home'' or ``domicile.'' Volume I,
section 54.
Resignation of member of Board of Managers of National Home for
Disabled Volunteer Soldiers. Volume V, section 7337.
A bill authorizing a new Soliders' Home is reported by the Committee on
Military Affairs, but the appropriation therefor comes from the
Committee on Appropriations. Volume IV, section 4051.
HOMESTEAD.
A bill authorizing those failing to perfect a prior entry to make a
second entry under the homestead law does not involve such a
``reservation of the public lands'' as to come within the privilege of
the Committee on Public Lands to report at any time. Volume VIII,
section 2288.
The Committee on the Public Lands has exercised jurisdiction over
subjects relating to mineral lands of the public domain and the entry
of such lands for homestead and agricultural purposes. Volume VII,
section 1926.
HOOKER.
The Mississippi election case of Kernaghan v. Hooker in the Fifty-first
Congress. Volume II, section 1040.
HOOPER.
The Utah election case of McGrorty v. Hooper in the Fortieth Congress.
Volume I, section 467.
HOOPER, JOSEPH L., of Michigan, Chairman.
Decisions on questions of order relating to--
Amendment, germaneness of. Volume VIII, sections 2927, 2965.
Enacting clause, strike out. Volume VIII, section 2619.
HOOVER, HERBERT, of California, President.
Decisions on questions of order relating to--
President, messages of. Volume VI, section 433.
HOPKINS, ELECTION CASE OF.
The Kentucky election case of Hopkins v. Kendall in the Fifty-fourth
Congress. Volume II, section 1095.
HOPKINS, ALBERT J., of Illinois, Chairman.
Decisions on questions of order relating to--
Amendments. Volume IV, section 4749.
Amendments germane. Volume IV, section 4120. Volume V, section 5803.
Amendments not germane. Volume IV, sections 4127, 4128.
Appropriations. Volume IV, section 3884.
Appropriation bills. Volume IV, sections 3872, 3873.
Authorization of appropriations. Volume IV, sections 3587, 3598, 3615,
3616, 3617, 3668, 3674, 3751.
Bill. Volume IV, sections 3901, 3902.
Committee of the Whole. Volume IV, section 4762.
Continuation of a public work. Volume IV, sections 3706, 3726, 3731,
3744, 3767, 3770, 3782, 3784, 3799, 3803.
Debate. Volume V, section 4994.
Deficiency appropriations. Volume IV, sections 3559-3561.
Division of question. Volume V, section 6126.
Five-minute debate. Volume V, section 5251.
Indian appropriation bill. Volume IV, section 3882.
Jurisdiction of committees. Volume IV, section 4043.
Leave to print. Volume V, section 6988.
Legislation on appropriation bills. Volume IV, sections 3586, 3860,
3871, 3993.
Order of business. Volume IV, section 4730.
Points of order. Volume V, sections 6923, 6930.
Quorum. Volume IV, section 4913.
Reading of bills. Volume IV, section 4738.
Sundry civil appropriation bill. Volume IV, section 4039.
HOPKINS, GEORGE W., of Virginia, Speaker Pro Tempore and Chairman.
Decisions on questions of order relating to--
Amendments. Volume IV, section 4876.
Amendments not germane. Volume V, section 5883.
Chairman. Volume II, section 1651.
Precedents. Volume II, section 1317.
Previous question. Volume V, section 5482.
Substitute amendments. Volume V, section 5787.
HORGAN.
The Massachusetts election case of Horgan v. Tinkham in the Sixty-
fourth congress. Volume VI, section 141.
HORSES.
The subject of improving the breed of horses, even with the improvement
of the cavalry as an object, belongs to the jurisdiction of the
Committee on Agriculture. Volume IV, section 4158. Volume VII, section
1865.
HORTON.
The Missouri election case of Horton v. Butler, in the Fifty-seventh
Congress. Volume II, sections 1122, 1123.
HOSKINS, GEORGE S., of New York, Chairman.
Decision on question of order relating to--
General debate. Volume V, section 5220.
HOSPITALS.
Bills authorizing the construction of marine hospitals and the
acquisition of sites therefor are reported by the Committee on
Interstate and Foreign Commerce. Volume IV, section 4110.
Legislation authorizing hospital facilities for soldiers, sailors, and
marines is within the jurisdiction of the Committee on World War
Veterans' Legislation. Volume VII, section 2079.
Legislation authorizing hospital facilities for soldiers, sailors, and
marines has been reported by the Committee on Public Buildings and
Grounds, although jurisdiction over that subject is now exercised by
the Committee on World War Veterans' Legislation. Volume VII, section
1969.
HOT SPRINGS.
Subjects relating to Arkansas hot Springs Reservation are within the
jurisdiction of the Committee on Public Lands. Volume IV, section 4200.
HOUR.
(1) Of adjournment.
(2) Of meeting.--Of a new Congress at 12 m.
(3) Of meeting.--The standing order fixing, for the House.
(4) Of meeting.--As to fixing, in the motion to adjourn.
(5) Of meeting.--In relation to delayed adjournments.
(6) Of meeting.--Of the Senate sitting for an impeachment trial.
(7) Of meeting.--Of a committee.
(8) In relation to motion to postpone.
(1) Of adjournment.
The hour at which the House adjourns each day is entered on the
Journal. Volume V, section 6740.
(2) Of Meetings.--Of a New Congress at 12 m.
Why the House in a new Congress meets at 12 m. Volume I, section 210.
The early laws fixing the time for the meeting of Congress specified
the day but not the hour. Volume I, sections 6-9.
HOUR--Continued.
(2) Of Meetings.--Of a New Congress at 12 m.--Continued.
Instance wherein a law convening Congress specified the hour as well as
the day. Volume I, sections 10, 11.
It being desirable that the hour of the first meeting of a Congress
should be later than 12 m., the purpose was effected by a joint
resolution. Volume I, section 4.
(3) Of Meeting.--The Standing Order Fixing, for the House.
At the beginning of each session the House fixes by resolution the
daily hour of meeting. Volume I, sections 104-109.
The resolution of the House fixing the hour of daily meeting is a
standing order rather than a rule. Volume I, sections 116, 117.
In the early practice a motion to change the hour of daily meeting was
made at any time, but as the order of business grew more rigid the
motion lost its privilege. Volume I, sections 110-115.
The order changing the daily hour of meeting was formerly reported by
the Ways and Means Committee. Volume I, section 117.
Propositions relating to the hour of daily meeting and the days on
which the House shall sit are considered by the Committee on Rules.
Volume IV, section 4325.
The House has, by standing order, provided that it should meet on two
days only of each week, instead of daily. Volume V, section 6675.
(4) Of Meeting.--As to Fixing, in the Motion to Adjourn.
Before the House has fixed the hour of daily meeting the motion
providing for adjournment to a given hour is in order. Volume V,
section 5363.
When the House has not fixed an hour for daily meeting the daily motion
to adjourn fixes the hour. Volume V, sections 5362, 5363.
A motion fixing the hour as well as the day to which the House shall
adjourn was held not privileged when the simple motion to fix the day
was privileged. Volume V, section 5388.
Before the adoption of rules a motion to adjourn until a given hour is
not in order until a previous order fixing the hour of daily meeting
has been rescinded. Volume V, section 5364.
(5) Of Meeting.--In Relation to Delayed Adjournments.
There must be an adjournment before the legislative day will terminate,
and an adjournment does not take place by reason of the arrival of the
time for the regular daily meeting of the House. Volume V, sections
6738, 6739.
The Committee of the Whole being in session at the hour fixed for the
daily meeting of the House, it rests with the committee, and not the
Chairman, to determine whether or not it will rise. Volume V, sections
6736, 6737.
(6) Of Meeting.--Of the Senate Sitting for an Impeachment Trial.
Unless otherwise ordered the Senate, sitting for an impeachment trial,
begins its proceedings at 12 m. daily. Volume III, section 2069.
The Presiding Officer of the Senate announces the hour for sitting in
an impeachment trial and the Presiding Officer on the trial directs
proclamation to be made and the trial to proceed. Volume III, section
2069.
The hour of meeting of the Senate sitting for an impeachment trial
being fixed, a motion to adjourn to a different hour is not in order.
Volume III, section 2071.
If the Senate fail to sit in an impeachment trial on the day or hour
fixed, it may fix a time for resuming the trial. Volume III, section
2076.
(7) Of Meeting.--Of a Committee.
A committee may fix its hour of meeting. Volume IV, section 4566.
HOUR--Continued.
(8) In Relation to Motion to Postpone.
The motion to postpone may specify the day but not the hour of that
day. Volume V, section 5307.
HOUR RULE OF DEBATE. See ``Debate.''
HOUSE AS IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. See ``Committee of the Whole.''
HOUSE CALENDARS. See ``Calendars.''
HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING.
History of the House Office Buildings. Volume VIII, section 3645.
The House Office Building Commission consists of the Speaker of the
House of Representatives and two Representatives in Congress appointed
by the Speaker. Volume VIII, section 3646.
The Speaker's membership on the House Office Building Commission
continues until his successor as Speaker is elected or his term as
Representative expires. Volume VIII, section 3647.
A Speaker's membership on the House Office Building Commission having
expired by reason of his election to the Senate, he was by joint
resolution empowered to appoint in his stead a Member elect of the
succeeding Congress to serve until the election of his successor as
Speaker. Volume VIII, section 3647.
The law creating the House Office Building Commission authorizes them
to function as long as there is one acting member. Volume VIII, section
3655.
The assignment of rooms in the House Office Building is subject to the
control of the House by rule, resolution, or otherwise. Volume VIII,
section 3652.
A resolution proposing assignment of rooms in the House Office Building
was not entertained as privileged. Volume VIII, section 3653.
A resolution proposing assignment of rooms in the House Office Building
is not privileged against a demand for the regular order. Volume VIII,
section 3654.
Offices in the new House Office Building were originally assigned under
a resolution adopted by the House Office Building Commission. Volume
VIII, section 3650.
Where two or more Members file requests for the same room, preference
shall be given to the Member of the longest continuous service in the
House. Volume VIII, section 3648.
If two or more Members of equal service in the House apply for the same
room, the Member first filing shall have priority. Volume VIII, section
3648.
The term ``continuous service'' governing seniority in the assignment
of rooms in the House Office Building is held to refer to uninterrupted
service, and seniority of a Member dates from the beginning of his last
uninterrupted service regardless of previous terms of membership in the
House. Volume VIII, section 3651.
Rooms in the House Office Building vacated by death or resignation
before the end of the term become available for filing by sitting
Members but not by Members elect for a period of 10 days, at the close
of which the room will be assigned to the filing Member having the
longest continuous service in the House. Volume VIII, section 3649.
A room assigned to a Member shall be held by him during his membership
in the House of until relinquished. Volume VIII, section 3648.
Ex-chairmen who remain Members of the House are not required to move
until the new chairman is confirmed. Volume VIII, section 3655.
Rooms of newly appointed chairmen of committees do not become vacant
until their appointment is confirmed by the House at the opening of
Congress and Members assigned to their rooms on March 4 are not
entitled to possession until the new chairman vacates. Volume VIII,
section 3655.
By order of the House the Resident Commissioners of the Philippine
Islands were granted the right of debate, and assigned to offices in
the House Office building. Volume VI, section 245.
HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING--Continued.
The House Office Building Commission shall prescribe rules regulating
employments in the House Office Building together with regulations
governing the use and occupancy of room sin the building. Volume VIII,
section 3646.
The House Office Building and its service are under the supervision of
the Architect of the Capitol, subject to the approval and direction of
the House Office building Commission. Volume VIII, section 3646.
The House Office Building Commission is charged with control of the
Capitol power plant. Volume VIII, section 3657.
The Capitol power plant and its service, like the House Office
Building, are under the control of the Architect of the Capitol subject
to the approval of the House Office Building Commission. Volume VIII,
section 3656.
Instance wherein the local courts sustained the jurisdiction of the
House Office Commission. Volume VIII, section 3657.
The Postmaster superintends the post office in the Capitol and House
Office building and is responsible for the prompt and safe delivery of
mail. Volume VI, section 34.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
(1) Participation in celebrations, etc.
(2) Declarations, opinions, etc., by.
(3) Decision of certain questions belongs to, and not to Speaker.
(4) Organization of.
(5) Prerogatives of.--Invasion of, by Executive.
(6) Prerogatives of.--As to foreign relations in general.
(7) Prerogatives of.--As to treaties in general.
(8) Prerogatives of.--As to commercial treaties.
(9) Prerogatives of.--As to Indian treaties.
(10) Prerogatives of.--As to revenue legislation.
(11) Rooms in House Wing of Capitol.
(12) Rules, prerogative of making.
(13) In general.
(1) Participation in Celebrations, etc.
The House sometimes accepts invitations to attend public exercises, but
does not go as an organized body. Volume V, sections 7061-7064. Volume
VIII, section 3528.
The House, accompanied by its officers, attended the exercises in
celebrations of the founding of the Capitol. Volume V, section 7057.
The House sometimes appoints committees to represent it at public
ceremonies. Volume V, sections 7055, 7056. Volume VIII, section 3527.
The House and Senate being invited to attend the Jamestown Exposition
appointed a joint committee to attend at a date after the expiration of
the term of the Congress. Volume V, section 7053.
The House authorized a special program in commemoration of Washington's
birthday. Volume VIII, section 3533.
The House accepted an invitation to attend and participate in
ceremonies in celebration of the first inauguration of George
Washington as President of the United States without making provision
for adjournment or representation. Volume VIII, section 3531.
The House authorized the appointment of a committee to attend an
exposition. Volume VIII, section 3524.
(2) Declarations, Opinions, etc., by.
The House, either alone or in concurrence with the Senate, has by
resolution expressed opinions or determinations on important public
questions. Volume II, sections 1562-1568.
The House has extended its sympathies to the sufferers in a fire in a
city of the United States. Volume V, sections 7225, 7226.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES--Continued.
(2) Declarations, Opinions, etc., by--Continued.
The senate expressed its disapproval of the attempt to destroy the
English Parliament Houses. Volume II, section 1559.
(3) Decision of Certain Questions Belongs to, and Not to Speaker.
The competency of the House to take a proposed course of action is a
matter for the decision of the House rather than the Speaker. Volume
II, section 1321.
It is for the House and not the Speaker to decide on the legislative
effect of a proposition. Volume II, sections 1323, 1324.
The Speaker does not rule out a pending legislative proposition, even
though the lapse of time may have rendered it futile. Volume II,
section 1337.
It is for the House and not the Speaker to decide as to the sufficiency
of a report made in writing by a committee. Volume II, section 1339.
It is for the House and not the Speaker to decide whether or not a
Senate amendment to a revenue bill violates the privileges of the
House. Volume II, section 1322.
The question as to whether a proposed amendment embodies a proposition
already voted on is one to be passed upon by the House and not by the
Speaker. Volume VI, section 255.
It is for the House and not the Chair to decide on the propriety of
words demanded to be taken down as unparliamentary. Volume VIII,
section 2540.
The Speaker held that it was for the House rather than the Chair to
decide whether a bill was ``of the same substance'' as another
previously considered. Volume VII, section 1049.
It is for the House and not the Speaker to determine whether matter
inserted in the Congressional Record under leave to print is in
violation of the rules. Volume VIII, section 3475.
(4) Organization of.
A discussion as to whether or not the House is a House before its
organization. Volume I, section 82.
Reference to discussion of the permanent and temporary conditions of
Senate and House, respectively, as organized bodies (footnote). Volume
IV, section 4445.
In 1860 the House decided that it might inform the Senate and President
of its organization and election of a speaker before it had elected a
Clerk. Volume I, section 240.
In the earlier practice the messages announcing the organization were
sent immediately after the election of Speaker and did not refer to the
election of Clerk. Volume I, sections 198-203.
A resolution affecting the organization of the House is privileged, and
takes precedence of a motion that the House resolve itself into the
Committee of the Whole to consider a revenue bill. Volume VI, section
3.
The rules and orders of a previous Congress are not in effect until
adopted by the sitting House. Volume VIII, section 3383.
Memorandum of a program to be followed in the adoption of rules, agreed
upon preliminary to the organization of the House. Volume VI, section
24.
Before the adoption of rules the House proceeds under general
parliamentary law. Volume VIII, section 3383.
(5) Prerogatives of.--Invasion of, by Executive.
A resolution implying that the constitutional rights of the House may
have been invaded by the Executive presents a question of privilege.
Volume III, section 2563.
(6) Prerogatives of.--As to Foreign Relations in General.
The House has declared its ``constitutional right to an authoritative
voice in declaring and prescribing the foreign policy of the United
States, as well in the recognition of new powers as in other matters.''
Volume II, section 1539.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES--Continued.
(6) Prerogatives of.--As to Foreign Relations in General--Continued.
The House has usually had a voice in the recognition of the
independence of a foreign nation when such recognition has affected
relations with another power. Volume II, sections 1541-1544.
The joint resolution of 1898 declaring the intervention of the United
States to remedy conditions existing in the island of Cuba originated
in the House. Volume II, section 1540.
In 1811 the House originated and the Senate agreed to a resolution
declaring the attitude of the United States on a question of foreign
policy. Volume II, section 1538.
While not questioning the right of the House to decline to appropriate
for a diplomatic office, President Grant protested against its
assumption that it might give directions as to that service. Volume II,
section 1548.
The House has expressed its interest in the establishment of
constitutional government in other lands. Volume II, section 1551.
Congratulations of the House on the adoption of a republican form of
government by Brazil. Volume II, section 1550.
The House has by resolution extended its sympathy to foreign peoples
desirous of greater liberty. Volume II, sections 1553-1555.
The House has expressed its regret at attempts on the lives of foreign
rulers. Volume II, sections 1557, 1558.
Instance wherein a foreign executive declined to communicate to the
legislative assembly of the nation certain resolutions of the House of
Representatives. Volume V, section 7221.
Instance wherein the House declared its attitude on a question of
foreign policy and expressed its readiness to participate in the
enactment of legislation relative thereto. Volume VI, section 326.
(7) Prerogatives of.--As to Treaties in General.
Discussion of the right of the House to share in the treaty-making
power. Volume II, section 1509. Volume VI, section 324.
Discussion of the prerogatives of the House in relation to treaties,
commercial and otherwise. Volume II, sections 1546, 1547.
Discussion of the prerogatives of the House in relation to treaties,
commercial and otherwise, and its obligation in the enactment of
supplementary legislation. Volume VI, section 326.
In 1796 the House affirmed that when a treaty related to subjects
within the power of Congress it was the constitutional duty of the
House to deliberate on the expediency of carrying such treaty into
effect. Volume II, section 1509.
In 1871 the House asserted its right to a voice in carrying into effect
treaties on subjects submitted by the Constitution to the power of
Congress. Volume II, section 1523.
In 1816 the House, after discussion with the Senate, maintained its
position that a treaty must depend on a law of Congress for its
execution as to such stipulations as relate to subjects
constitutionally entrusted to Congress. Volume II, section 1506.
Discussion of the prerogatives of the House as to treaties. Volume VI,
section 325.
Argument that the treaty-making power is subject to the authority and
power to originate revenue legislation specially delegated by the
Constitution to the House. Volume VI, section 324.
In 1868, after discussion with the Senate, the House's assertion of
right to a voice in carrying out the stipulations of certain treaties
was conceded in a modified form. Volume II, section 1508.
In 1820 the House considered, but without result, its constitutional
right to a voice in any treaty ceding territory. Volume II, section
1507.
In 1868 the House declined to assert that no purchase of foreign
territory might be made without the sanction of a previously enacted
law. Volume II, section 1508.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES--Continued.
(7) Prerogatives of.--As to treaties in General--Continued.
The House sometimes requests the executive to negotiate a treaty,
although the propriety of the act has been questioned. Volume II,
sections 1514-1517.
Instances of the action of the House in carrying into effect,
terminating, enforcing, and suggesting treaties. Volume II, sections
1502-1505.
In 1881 the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, discussing the treaty-
making power, concluded that the House had no share in it. Volume II,
section 1525.
(8) Prerogatives of.--As to Commercial Treaties.
The House maintains that customs of duties may not be changed otherwise
than by an act of Congress originated by itself. Volume II, section
1531.
After long and careful consideration the Judiciary Committee of the
House decided, in 1887, that the elective branch of the Government
might not conclude a treaty affecting the revenue without the assent of
the House. Volume II, sections 1528-1530.
In 1880 the House declared that the negotiation of a treaty affecting
the revenues was an invasion of its prerogatives. Volume II, section
1524.
In 1884 and 1886 the Ways and Means Committee assumed that the right of
the House to a voice in making treaties affecting the revenue had been
conceded. Volume II, sections 1526, 1527.
The House has at times advised the Executive in regard to treaties
affecting the revenue. Volume II, sections 1520-1522.
Reference to discussion in the Senate over right of the House to a
voice in making treaties affecting the revenue (footnote). Volume II,
section 1528.
(9) Prerogatives of.--As to Indian Treaties.
After long discussion the House in 1871 successfully asserted its right
to a voice in approving Indian treaties. Volume II, sections 1535,
1536.
Even in the case of an application for papers relating to an Indian
treaty President Jackson asserted the Executive prerogative as opposed
to the contention of the House. Volume II, section 1534.
(10) Prerogatives of.--As to Revenue Legislation.
Discussion of the right of the House to originate revenue legislation.
Volume VI, section 321.
In 1930 the House insisted on its exclusive right to originate revenue
measures and returned to the Senate a Senate concurrent resolution
characterized as an infringement on its constitutional prerogative.
Volume VI, section 319.
A bill proposing an increase in rates of postage is a revenue bill
within the constitutional requirement as to revenue bills. Volume VI,
section 317.
Discussion of differentiation between bills for the purpose of raising
revenue and bills which incidentally raise revenue. Volume VI, section
315.
A bill raising revenue incidentally was held not to infringe upon the
constitutional prerogative of the House to originate revenue
legislation. Volume VI, section 315.
Instance where in proposed Senate amendments to a revenue bill were
questioned in the House as an invasion of the constitutional
prerogatives in relation to revenue legislation. Volume VI, section
322.
The Senate having passed a bill with incidental provisions relating to
revenue, the House returned the bill, holding it to be an invasion of
constitutional prerogative. Volume VI, section 317.
A question relating to the invasion of the constitutional prerogatives
of the House by a Senate amendment comes too late after the bill has
been sent to conference. Volume VI, section 314.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES--Continued.
(10) Prerogatives of.--As to Revenue Legislation--Continued.
The House, while disclaiming the establishment of a precedent, sent to
conference a bill declared to involve a question of infringement of the
constitutional prerogative of the House in the origination of revenue
legislation. Volume VI, section 318.
Instance wherein the Senate declined to consider a bill challenged as
an infringement on the right of the House to originate revenue
measures. Volume VI, section 320.
(11) Rooms in House Wing of Capitol.
The Speaker has the disposal of the unappropriated rooms in that part
of the Capitol assigned to the use of the House. Volume VI, section
261.
The control of the Speaker extends only to the ``unappropriated rooms''
of the House Wing, and the House itself controls the disposition of the
other rooms. Volume V, sections 7273-7281.
A resolution assigning a room to a committee presents a question of
privilege. Volume V, section 7273.
The care, preservation, and orderly keeping of the House Wing of the
Capitol devolve on the Superintendent, under regulations prescribed by
the Speaker. Volume V, section 7312.
No work of art not the property of the Government shall be exhibited in
the Capitol and no room shall be used for private studios without
permission of the Joint Committee on the Library. Volume V, section
7312.
No intoxicating liquors may be sold within the Capitol. Volume V,
section 7312.
Instances wherein changes in the House Wing of the Capitol were
authorized by law. Volume V, section 7280.
(12) Rules, Prerogative of Making.
The attempt to establish the theory that one House might prescribe
rules for its successor, and the end thereof. Volume I, section 187.
The theory that a House might make its rules binding on the succeeding
House was at one time much discussed, and even followed. Volume V,
sections 6744-6747.
Although the House becomes functus officio at the end of its term, yet
in practice certain rules and regulations have extended beyond that
time. Volume V, sections 6748-6751.
The House has made rules which have been followed through other
Congress by the Executive Departments, although the authority for the
rules has been considered doubtful. Volume V, sections 6752-6754.
Congress may not be by law interfere with the constitutional right of a
future House to make its own rules. Volume I, section 82.
The question as to whether or not the House, in its procedure, is bound
by a law passed by a former Congress. Volume IV, section 3298.
A law passed by the then existing Congress was recognized by the House
as of binding force in matters of procedure. Volume V, sections 6767,
6768.
In exercising its constitutional privilege to change its rules the
House has confined itself within certain limitations. Volume VIII,
section 3376.
Dicta to the effect that one House may not prescribe orders for its
successor. Volume VIII, section 3336.
(13) In General.
The House has sometimes thanked organizations and individuals for
public services. Volume V, sections 7331, 7332.
Mr. Richard Henry Lee received the thanks of the House for his oration
on the occasion of the death of George Washington. Volume V, section
7181.
The seal of the House is in control of the House rather than of the
Speaker. Volume I, section 256.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES--Continued.
(13) In General--Continued.
The House Library is under the control and direction of the Librarian
of Congress, and the House Librarian and his assistants are removable
only for cause and with the approval of the Committee on Rules. Volume
V, section 7269.
The electors choosing Members of the House must have the qualifications
requisite for electors of the most numerous branch of the State
legislature. Volume I, section 297.
The present seal of the House was provided in 1830. Volume VI, section
28.
Women presiding in the House or in the Committee of the Whole are
properly addressed as ``Madam Speaker'' and ``Madam Chairman''
respectively. Volume VI, section 284.
Instances wherein Members of the House, by private subscription, made
presentations to colleagues and others. Volume VIII, section 3519.
The title ``Father of the House'' as applied to the member of longest
continuous service. Volume VI, section 234.
The House, by resolution, accepted the gift of a flag and directed that
it be displayed in the Hall of the House. Volume VIII, section 3558.
The House has investigated the advantages of amplifying devices. Volume
VIII, section 3633.
A resolution relating to the installation of accessories proposed to
improve the acoustics of the Hall of the House was entertained as
privileged. Volume VIII, section 3633.
HOUSE RESTAURANT.
Subjects relating to the House restaurant and kitchen have been within
the jurisdiction of the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds.
Volume IV, section 4237.
Subjects relating to the House restaurant and Kitchen, formerly within
the jurisdiction of the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds, have
been transferred by the House to the jurisdiction of the Committee on
Accounts. Volume VII, section 2054.
HOUSE WING OF CAPITOL.
The assignment of the Committee and other rooms in the House Wing,
custody of documents, etc., have been considered by the Committee on
Accounts. Volume IV, section 4330.
Subjects relating generally to the Capitol building, especially the
House Wing, have been reported by the Committee on Public Buildings and
Grounds. Volume IV, section 4238.
The Speaker has general control of the Hall and corridors in the House
Wing of the Capitol. Volume VI, section 261.
HOUSING.
A bill to provide housing for Government employees in the District of
Columbia was held by the House to belong to the jurisdiction of the
Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds and not the Committee on
Labor. Volume VII, section 2127.
The House has decided that legislative propositions to provide housing
in time of emergencies is within the jurisdiction of the Committee on
Public Buildings and Grounds and not the Committee on Labor. Volume
VII, section 1970.
HOUSTON, ELECTION CASE OF.
The Texas election case of Houston v. Broocks in the Fifty-ninth
Congress. Volume I, sections 643, 644.
HOUSTON, GEORGE S., of Alabama Chairman.
Decision on question of order relating to--
President's message. Volume V, section 6627.
HOUSTON, SAMUEL.
For assaulting a Member for words spoken in debate, Samuel Houston was
censured by the House in 1832. Volume II, sections 1616-1619.
HOUSTON, WILLIAM C., of Tennessee, Speaker Pro Tempore.
Decisions on questions of order relating to--
Appropriations. Volume VII, section 1271.
Debate. Volume VIII, section 2538.
HOWARD.
The Michigan election case of Howard v. Cooper in the Thirty-sixth
Congress. Volume I, section 837.
HOWARD, EDGAR, of Nebraska, Chairman.
Decisions on questions of order relating to--
Appropriations. Volume VII, section 1483.
HOWARD UNIVERSITY.
Appropriations for the support of Howard University are not authorized
by law. Volume VII, section 1225.
HOWELL.
The Pennsylvania election case of Connell v. Howell in the Fifty-eighth
Congress. Volume II, sections 1130, 1131.
HUBBARD, ELECTION CASE OF.
The New York election case of Hubbard v. LaGuardia, in the Seventieth
Congress. Volume VI, section 176.
HUBBARD, HENRY, of New Hampshire, Speaker Pro Tempore and Chairman.
Decisions on questions of order relating to--
Adjournment motion to. Volume V, section 5374.
Lay on the table, motion to (footnote). Volume V, section 5434.
Quorum. Volume IV, section 2978.
Suspension of the rules. Volume V, section 6854.
HUDSON.
The Pennsylvania election case of Hudson v. McAleer in the Fifty-fifth
Congress. Volume I, section 722.
HUGHES.
The West Virginia election case of Wiley v. Hughes in the Sixty-second
Congress. Volume VI, section 134.
HUGUNIN.
The New York election case of Hugunin v. Ten Eyck in the Nineteenth
Congress. Volume I, section 649.
HULL, CORDELL, of Tennessee, Chairman.
Decisions on questions of order relating to--
Appropriations. Volume VII, sections 1187, 1232, 1564.
Roll call. Volume VI, section 668.
HULL, ELECTION CASES OF.
The Florida prima facie election case of Bisbee v. Hull in the Forty-
sixth Congress. Volume I, section 57.
The Florida election case of Bisbee v. Hull in the Forty-sixth
Congress. Volume II, section 952.
HULL, JOHN A. T., of Iowa, Chairman.
Decisions on questions of order relating to--
Authorization of appropriations. Volume IV, sections 3591, 3603, 3653,
3680.
Legislation on appropriation bills. Volume IV, sections 3824, 3990.
Limitations on appropriation bills. Volume IV, sections 3933, 3988,
3994, 3996.
HULL, JOHN A. T., of Iowa, Chairman--Continued.
Decisions on questions of order relating to--Continued.
Points of order. Volume V, section 6896.
Recognition. Volume V, section 5005.
Tellers. Volume V, section 6001.
HULLS.
The inspection of steam vessels as to hulls and boilers is generally
within the jurisdiction of the Committee on Merchant Marine and
Fisheries. Volume IV, section 4133.
HUMPHREYS.
The impeachment and trial of West H. Humphreys, United States judge for
the several districts of Tennessee. Volume III, sections 2385-2397.
HUMPHREYS, BENJAMIN G., of Mississippi, Chairman.
Decisions on questions of order relating to--
Appropriations. Volume VII, section 1247.
HUNGERFORD.
The first election case of Taliaferro v. Hungerford, from Virginia, in
the Twelfth Congress. Volume I, section 767.
The second election case of Taliaferro v. Hungerford, from Virginia, in
the Thirteenth Congress. Volume I, section 768.
HUNT.
The Louisiana election case of Hunt v. Menard in the Fortieth Congress.
Volume I, sections 326, 327.
The Colorado election case of Hunt and Chilcott in the Fortieth
Congress. Volume I, section 599.
The Louisiana election case of Hunt v. Sheldon in the Forty-first
Congress. Volume I, sections 328-336.
HUNTER, ELECTION CASES OF.
The election case of Narsworthy Hunter, Delegate for Mississippi
Territory, in the Seventh Congress. Volume I, section 401.
The Kentucky case of Hunter v. Rhea in the Fifty-fifth Congress. Volume
I, section 746.
The Kentucky election cases of Edwards v. Hunter and White v. Huner in
the Fifty-eighth Congress. Volume I, section 741.
HUNTER, R. M. T., of Virginia, Speaker.
Decisions on questions of order relating to--
Amendments. Volume V, sections 5322, 5755.
Debate. Volume V, sections 5080, 5133, 5168.
Discharge of Committee of the Whole. Volume IV, section 4920.
Disorder. Volume II, section 1649.
Journal. Volume IV, sections 2762, 2795, 2865.
Lay on the table. Volume V, section 5434.
Memorials. Volume IV, section 3317.
Oath. Volume I, section 140.
Personal interest. Volume V, section 5953.
Petitions. Volume IV, section 3350.
Point of order. Volume V, section 5948.
Postpone, motion to. Volume V, section 5322.
Previous question. Volume V, sections 5451, 5478, 5656.
Privilege (footnote). Volume I, section 794. Volume III, sections 2532,
2579, 2580.
Question on consideration. Volume V, section 5478.
Reading of papers. Volume V, section 5266.
Recess. Volume IV, section 2995.
HUNTER, R. M. T., of Virginia, Speaker--Continued.
Decisions on questions of order relating to--Continued.
Recognition. Volume II, sections 1430, 1431.
Reconsider, motion to. Volume V, sections 5645 (footnote), 5666, 5683,
5969, 5705.
Special orders. Volume IV, sections 3190, 3193.
Voting. Volume V, section 5948.
Yeas and nays. Volume V, section 6035.
Yielding the floor. Volume V, section 5031.
HUNTING.
The protection of migratory birds, the establishment of refuges for
that purpose, and the regulation of hunting and shooting grounds in
that connection are subjects within the jurisdiction of the Committee
on Agriculture. Volume VII, section 1870.
HUNTON, EPPA, of Virginia, Speaker Pro Tempore.
Decision on question of order relating to--
Call of the House. Volume IV, sections 3013, 3014.
HURD.
The Ohio election case of Hurd v. Romeis in the Forty-ninth Congress.
Volume II, sections 1000, 1001.
HUSTED, JAMES W., of New York, Chairman.
Decisions on questions of order relating to--
Amendment, Volume VIII, sections 2828, 2859.
Amendment, germaneness of. Volume VIII, sections 2990, 3004.
Appropriations. Volume VII, sections 1277, 1288, 1442, 1506.
Debate. Volume VIII, sections 2470, 2490, 2553.
Question of order. Volume VIII, section 3436.
Quorum. Volume VI, section 642.
HYATT.
In 1860 the Senate imprisoned Thaddeus Hyatt in the common jail for
contempt in refusing to appear as a witness. Volume III, section 1722.
HYDROGRAPHIC BUREAU.
Appropriations for the annual quota of the United States in support of
the International Trade-Mark Bureau and the International Hydrographic
Bureau were held not to be authorized by existing law. Volume VII,
section 1256.
HYDROGRAPHIC CHARTS.
Bills relating to ocean derelicts, lumber rafts, and hydrographic
office charts have been reported by the Committee on Interstate and
Foreign Commerce. Volume IV, section 4105.
HYGIENE.
Subjects relating to hygiene and demography come within the
jurisdiction of the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.
Volume VII, section 1824.
HYNES.
The Arkansas election case of Bradley v. Hynes in the Forty-third
Congress. Volume II, section 901.
HYPOTHETICAL QUESTIONS.
It is not the duty of the Chair to decide hypothetical points of order
or to anticipate questions which may be suggested in advance of their
regular order. Volume VI, section 249.
It is not the duty of the Speaker to decide a hypothetical question.
Volume VI, section 253.