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Domestic News March 19, 1897

San Antonio Daily Light

San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas

What is this article about?

Restrictions on filibustering in the US House of Representatives have expedited business, following Speaker Reed's tactics now adopted by Democrats. Similar measures are proposed for the Senate to end outdated practices before the session closes.

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The restrictions that have been placed on chin music in the House of Representatives in Washington have worked to the satisfaction of every one who desires to see the business of Congress expedited. Speaker Reed was cursed without stint when he adopted the tactics that prevented Congress making a holy show of itself, but as soon as Congress passed into the control of the Democrats they hustled to follow his rulings. Now it is proposed to adopt the same measures in the Senate and compel that old fogy body of musty usages to get down to business within a reasonable period or quit. It will come before the close of this session

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics

What keywords are associated?

Congress House Of Representatives Senate Speaker Reed Democrats Procedural Rules

What entities or persons were involved?

Speaker Reed Democrats

Where did it happen?

Washington

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Primary Location

Washington

Event Date

This Session

Key Persons

Speaker Reed Democrats

Event Details

Restrictions on chin music in the House have satisfied those wanting faster congressional business. Speaker Reed faced criticism for his tactics but Democrats adopted them. Proposal to apply similar measures in the Senate to compel efficiency before session end.

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