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May 23, 1888
The Beatrice Daily Express
Beatrice, Gage County, Nebraska
What is this article about?
On May 22, the U.S. Senate in Washington held a secret session to discuss the fisheries treaty. Republicans supported Riddleberger's resolution for open session, but it was defeated 28-27 after a brief interruption.
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The Fisheries Treaty in Secret Session.
WASHINGTON, May 22.-The senate went into secret session at 1:40 in the afternoon on the fisheries treaty. A resolution will be offered or motion made to consider the treaty with open doors. The Republicans in caucus yesterday decided, with but three dissenting votes, to accept Mr. Riddleberger's open session resolution, and it is stated the Democrats will offer no objections.
Later-The secret session of the senate was interrupted thirty minutes. Riddleberger's resolution to consider the fisheries treaty in open session came up and was defeated by a vote of 28 to 27.
WASHINGTON, May 22.-The senate went into secret session at 1:40 in the afternoon on the fisheries treaty. A resolution will be offered or motion made to consider the treaty with open doors. The Republicans in caucus yesterday decided, with but three dissenting votes, to accept Mr. Riddleberger's open session resolution, and it is stated the Democrats will offer no objections.
Later-The secret session of the senate was interrupted thirty minutes. Riddleberger's resolution to consider the fisheries treaty in open session came up and was defeated by a vote of 28 to 27.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Fisheries Treaty
Senate Session
Secret Session
Riddleberger Resolution
Open Session Vote
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Riddleberger
Where did it happen?
Washington
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Washington
Event Date
May 22
Key Persons
Mr. Riddleberger
Outcome
riddleberger's resolution defeated by a vote of 28 to 27.
Event Details
The Senate went into secret session at 1:40 p.m. on the fisheries treaty. Republicans in caucus decided to accept Riddleberger's open session resolution with three dissenting votes; Democrats reportedly would not object. The session was interrupted for thirty minutes, and the resolution was defeated.