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February 27, 1904
The Morning Astorian
Astoria, Clatsop County, Oregon
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On Feb. 26 in Washington, the U.S. House passed the naval appropriation bill after partisan debates; Republicans blocked minority amendments on armor plate and labor laws, increased submarine funding, and avoided recommittal vote. (168 characters)
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NAVAL BILL PASSED.
Minority Keeps Things Tied Up for a Time, but Republicans Win Out.
Washington, Feb. 26.—The house passed the naval appropriation bill today.
There was a party contest on the number of proposals during the day, especially on the effort of different minority members to secure an amendment to fix the price of armor plate at a figure bid by the Midvale Steel Company. Several amendments were ruled out on points of order and republican leaders by parliamentary tactics left the question of armor plate to the discretion of the secretary of the navy. An ineffectual attempt was made to have the eight-hour law applied to all ship construction. The contest over submarine boats was exciting and an amendment was finally adopted which leaves the question of the type of boats open, but increases the amount of the appropriation for such boats. The minority failed to secure a record vote on the proposal to recommit with instructions.
Minority Keeps Things Tied Up for a Time, but Republicans Win Out.
Washington, Feb. 26.—The house passed the naval appropriation bill today.
There was a party contest on the number of proposals during the day, especially on the effort of different minority members to secure an amendment to fix the price of armor plate at a figure bid by the Midvale Steel Company. Several amendments were ruled out on points of order and republican leaders by parliamentary tactics left the question of armor plate to the discretion of the secretary of the navy. An ineffectual attempt was made to have the eight-hour law applied to all ship construction. The contest over submarine boats was exciting and an amendment was finally adopted which leaves the question of the type of boats open, but increases the amount of the appropriation for such boats. The minority failed to secure a record vote on the proposal to recommit with instructions.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Naval Appropriation
House Passage
Armor Plate
Submarine Boats
Republican Victory
Where did it happen?
Washington
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Washington
Event Date
Feb. 26
Story Details
The House passed the naval appropriation bill after a party contest, with Republicans using parliamentary tactics to rule out amendments on armor plate pricing and the eight-hour law, leaving decisions to the Secretary of the Navy. An amendment increased funding for submarine boats while keeping the type open. The minority failed to secure a record vote on recommittal.