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January 20, 1891
The Roanoke Times
Roanoke, Virginia
What is this article about?
The U.S. Senate makes slow progress on the force bill. Senator Gorman argues debate is allowed on appeals from chair rulings. Senator George debates the election bill, criticizing Republican gerrymanders in Democratic states like Connecticut and New York that ensure ongoing Republican Senate representation.
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BUT LITTLE PROGRESS.
The Senate Still in the Doldrums on the Force Bill.
WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 19.-[Special]-The Senate makes slow progress with the force bill. Senator Gorman made a strong point to-day which will breed trouble for the Republicans. It is that debate is permissible on motions to appeal from rulings of the chair, even though the ruling is on a non-debatable question or motion.
Senator George resumed debate on the election bill and criticised the gerrymanders which allowed the Democratic states of Connecticut and New York to be almost continually represented in the United States Senate by Republicans. After speaking for five hours he yielded for an executive session after which the Senate adjourned.
The Senate Still in the Doldrums on the Force Bill.
WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 19.-[Special]-The Senate makes slow progress with the force bill. Senator Gorman made a strong point to-day which will breed trouble for the Republicans. It is that debate is permissible on motions to appeal from rulings of the chair, even though the ruling is on a non-debatable question or motion.
Senator George resumed debate on the election bill and criticised the gerrymanders which allowed the Democratic states of Connecticut and New York to be almost continually represented in the United States Senate by Republicans. After speaking for five hours he yielded for an executive session after which the Senate adjourned.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Deception
What keywords are associated?
Senate Debate
Force Bill
Election Bill
Gerrymanders
Republicans
Democrats
What entities or persons were involved?
Senator Gorman
Senator George
Where did it happen?
Washington, D. C.
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Key Persons
Senator Gorman
Senator George
Location
Washington, D. C.
Event Date
Jan. 19
Story Details
Slow Senate progress on force bill; Gorman points out debate allowance on appeals, troubling Republicans. George debates election bill, criticizing gerrymanders enabling Republican Senate representation in Democratic states Connecticut and New York for five hours before adjourning.