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Domestic News December 20, 1883

National Republican (Washington City

Washington, District Of Columbia

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The U.S. Senate completed executive business by disposing of all pending nominations yesterday afternoon. Senators and members strongly desire to adjourn on Saturday for the holiday recess, despite a prior House resolution, and expect quick passage if Speaker Carlisle announces committees that day.

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The senate made thorough work of executive business yesterday afternoon, and disposed of all pending nominations, leaving nothing before any of its committees. Among senators and members there is a strong disposition, in spite of the house resolution already adopted, to adjourn on Saturday, if possible, for the regular holiday recess; and in the event that Speaker Carlisle shall announce his committees on that day there is no doubt that a resolution to that effect will be promptly passed in both houses.

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Politics

What keywords are associated?

Senate Nominations Congress Adjournment Holiday Recess Speaker Carlisle

What entities or persons were involved?

Speaker Carlisle

Domestic News Details

Event Date

Yesterday Afternoon; Saturday

Key Persons

Speaker Carlisle

Outcome

disposed of all pending nominations; strong disposition to adjourn for holiday recess

Event Details

The senate made thorough work of executive business yesterday afternoon, and disposed of all pending nominations, leaving nothing before any of its committees. Among senators and members there is a strong disposition, in spite of the house resolution already adopted, to adjourn on Saturday, if possible, for the regular holiday recess; and in the event that Speaker Carlisle shall announce his committees on that day there is no doubt that a resolution to that effect will be promptly passed in both houses.

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