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Scene in Uncle Sam's Senate. 17th April 1850

Scene in Uncle Sam's Senate. 17th April 1850

A somewhat tongue-in-cheek dramatization of the moment during the heated debate in the Senate over the admission of California as a free state when Mississippi senator Henry S. Foote drew a pistol on Thomas Har... More

[Panel details from bronze doors for the east portico of the Senate wing, U.S. Capitoll]

[Panel details from bronze doors for the east portico of the Senate wi...

Photograph of bronze doors detail showing two panels from top of right valve, one depicting the battle of Bunker Hill and death of General Warren and the other depicting the battle of Monmouth and rebuke of Gen... More

[Detail of "Progress of Civilization," east pediment of the Senate wing, U.S. Capitol]

[Detail of "Progress of Civilization," east pediment of the Senate win...

Photograph of maquette showing Indian mother and child. In album: Benjamin Brown French "Photographs," p. 117. Reference copy in LOT 12251, v. 1. Original in PR 12 LOT 12251.

Thompson, Honorable J.G. Sgt-of-Arms, U.S. Senate

Thompson, Honorable J.G. Sgt-of-Arms, U.S. Senate

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[Caius College and Senate House, Cambridge, England]

[Caius College and Senate House, Cambridge, England]

Title from the Detroit Publishing Co., Catalogue J foreign section, Detroit, Mich. : Detroit Publishing Company, 1905. Print no. "10091". More information about the Photochrom Print Collection is available at h... More

The Joshua of our silly senate in his great act of trying to make the sun stand still / C.J. Taylor.

The Joshua of our silly senate in his great act of trying to make the ...

Print shows Edward O. Wolcott as the biblical Joshua riding on a horse labeled "U.S. Senate" at the head of a small infantry comprised of John Sherman, George F. Hoar, George G. Vest, William A. Peffer, David B... More

The victor returns. Washington, D.C., May 16. Victorious in the recent Florida primaries, U.S. Senator Claude A. Pepper returned to the Capitol today with Mrs. Pepper. They are being greeted in this photograph by Senate Majority Leader Alben Barkley. (right)

The victor returns. Washington, D.C., May 16. Victorious in the recent...

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Senate Banking and Currency Committee hears Secretary Wallace. Washington, D.C., June 7. Secretary of Agriculture, Henry Wallace, today told the Senate Banking and Currency Committee that he approved the bill to revamp the Farm Credit System because farmers need relief from 'excessive interest charges and debts which they cannot pay. In addition,' he said, '60 percent of all the National Farm Loan Associations have had their capitol so impaired that they cannot make new loans. Beyond question there is room for improvement in both the general farm credit situation and the Federal Land Bank System'

Senate Banking and Currency Committee hears Secretary Wallace. Washing...

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Rail inquiry chairman's statement is unfair charge of M.P. bondholder's counsel. Washington, D.C., Nov. 10. Replying to the statement of Chairman Truman of the Senate Rail Inquiry that the proposed reorganization plan for the Missouri Pacific Railroad by the Alleghany Corporation would result in the M.P. being run in the same old way, W. Lloyd Kitchel, Counsel for the Stedman Committee, representing M.P. Bondholders, challenged the statement as being unfair and added, that he believed that questioning had not brought out the true facts of the reorganization. On the left is Eugene J. Conroy, Secretary to the Stedman Committee.

Rail inquiry chairman's statement is unfair charge of M.P. bondholder'...

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Former head of New York Stock Exchange before Senate Committee. Washington D.C. Richard Whitney; former President of the New York Stock Exchange, was the first witness as the Senate Committee investigating railroad financing reopened hearings today. After testifying of his buying activity in Alleghany Corporation stock, a Van Swerigan holding company, Whitney proposed adoption of a rule preventing exchange Governors from passing on listing of new stock in which they or their business firms have an underwriting interest. He defended past practices of exchange officials, including himself, of passing on acceptability for listing of issues in which they were persoanlly interested

Former head of New York Stock Exchange before Senate Committee. Washin...

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Liang Shih-Yi, Pres't. Chinese Senate

Liang Shih-Yi, Pres't. Chinese Senate

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Oppose secrecy on aid given by U.S. to French air mission. Washington, D.C., Feb. 13. Senator Gerald P. Nye, left, republican of North Dakota, and Senator Bennett Champ Clark, democrat of Missouri, are leading the fight to make public the records of the Senate Military Affairs Commmittee concerning the aid given a French mission by the U.S. government in the purchase of airplanes. The Senate Committee today rejected the proposal by a vote of 10 to 6

Oppose secrecy on aid given by U.S. to French air mission. Washington,...

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Uncle Sam's monetary brains. Washington, D.C., Jan. 7. The government's experts on money matters met with Senate and House leaders today to discuss legislation to be submitted to the 75th session of Congress. A discussion was made at the conference to extend the life of important federal monetary lending agencies, and also, to move in giving the President authority to discontinue the R.F.C. at anytime the conditions warrant. In the photograph, left to right: Jesse Jones, Chairman of the Treasury; Senator Pat Harrison, Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee; and Marriner Eccles, Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board

Uncle Sam's monetary brains. Washington, D.C., Jan. 7. The government'...

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Before Senate Wire Tapping committee. Washington, D.C., June 12. During an appearance before the Senate Wire Tapping Committee today, Joseph N. Pew, Jr., Pennsylvania Republican and official of the Sun Oil Co., flatly denied that he had engaged a private detective organization to 'watch' Democratic officials. However, he admitted that he hired Frank B. Bielaski, New York private detective, to 'watch stock transactions' in connection with a 'movement to rehabilitate' the Cramp Shipyards in Philadelphia. These shipyards, he said, were commercially unsound and could not be operated profitably

Before Senate Wire Tapping committee. Washington, D.C., June 12. Durin...

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Senate veterans. Washington, D.C., Jan. 6. Senator Carter Glass, of Virginia, and Senator William Gibbs McAdoo of California, pictured as they walked from the Senate chamber to the House to hear President Roosevelt address the joint session

Senate veterans. Washington, D.C., Jan. 6. Senator Carter Glass, of Vi...

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Whitney returns to testify. Washington, D.C. Jan. 15. Sen. Burton Wheeler (left) greets Richard Whitney as the former President of the New York Stock Exchange returns to testify before the Railroad Committee at the Senate today

Whitney returns to testify. Washington, D.C. Jan. 15. Sen. Burton Whee...

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Senate Agriculture Committee - Harris & Ewing, Studio Portrait

Senate Agriculture Committee - Harris & Ewing, Studio Portrait

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SENATE, U.S. PAGES - Harris & Ewing, Studio Portrait

SENATE, U.S. PAGES - Harris & Ewing, Studio Portrait

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Rose Wilder Lane says Ludlow Resolution is needed as check on government. Washington, D.C., May 10. Rose Wilder Lane, writer, today urged support of the Ludlow Resolution which is being considered by a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee. She supported it on the grounds that it would 'carry forward the American process of government,' and followed by saying that it is another check on government. We need more checks on government. The bill, if passed, would make aggressive war by the United States subject to vote by the people

Rose Wilder Lane says Ludlow Resolution is needed as check on governme...

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Mrs. Cyrus Mead [Dorothy M. Mead], of Vandalia, Ohio, state chairman of Ohio branch of Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage. Spent considerable time at national headquarters in Washington, where she gained first hand knowledge of the Congressional situation. Spoke before the United States Senate Committee on Woman Suffrage last December.

Mrs. Cyrus Mead [Dorothy M. Mead], of Vandalia, Ohio, state chairman o...

Title transcribed from item. Summary: Half-length portrait of Dorothy M. Mead (Mrs. Cyrus Mead), seated in chair, facing right. Cropped version of the photograph published in The Suffragist, 6, no. 10 (Mar. 16,... More

Senate Women - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Senate Women - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

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[Old] Senate Office Bldg., Washington, D.C.

[Old] Senate Office Bldg., Washington, D.C.

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MONORAIL SUBWAY, CAPITOL TO SENATE. MAN WHO INSTALLED SYSTEM

MONORAIL SUBWAY, CAPITOL TO SENATE. MAN WHO INSTALLED SYSTEM

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SENATE, COMMITTEES. RULES i.e., Judiciary. SUBCOMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE THE MAINTENANCE OF A LOBBY TO INFLUENCE LEGISLATION. S.R. 92. SENATORS WALSH OF MONTANA; REED OF MISSOURI; OVERMAN OF NORTH CAROLINA, CHAIRMAN; NELSON OF MINNESOTA; CUMMINS OF IOWA

SENATE, COMMITTEES. RULES i.e., Judiciary. SUBCOMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE...

A group of men sitting around a table, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General i... More

JAMES, OLLIE M. REP. FROM KENTUCKY, 1903-1913; SENATOR, 1913-1918. WITH DOUGLAS E. SEELEY, YOUNGEST SENATE PAGE

JAMES, OLLIE M. REP. FROM KENTUCKY, 1903-1913; SENATOR, 1913-1918. WIT...

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MONORAIL SUBWAY, CAPITOL TO SENATE. JOHN W. HINKEL, OPERATOR OF CAR

MONORAIL SUBWAY, CAPITOL TO SENATE. JOHN W. HINKEL, OPERATOR OF CAR

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Martins before Senate comm. - Public domain portrait photograph

Martins before Senate comm. - Public domain portrait photograph

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Suffrage demonstration at Lafayette Statue (to get the last vote in the Senate) before June 4 1919

Suffrage demonstration at Lafayette Statue (to get the last vote in th...

Title transcribed from item. Summary: Photograph of five National Woman's Party members demonstrating, with banners, in front of the Lafayette Statue. Lucy Branham, center, is burning President Wilson's words. ... More

BAKER, JAMES MARION. SECRETARY OF THE U.S. SENATE. LEFT, WITH C.P. HIGGINS, SERGEANT-AT-ARMS

BAKER, JAMES MARION. SECRETARY OF THE U.S. SENATE. LEFT, WITH C.P. HIG...

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[Aerial view of the Capitol, the Library of Congress, Cannon House and Russell Senate buildings in Washington, D.C.] / F.D. Bradford.

[Aerial view of the Capitol, the Library of Congress, Cannon House and...

J233430 U.S. Copyright Office. Inscribed on image recto, lower right: copyright F.D. Bradford 1919.

Senators help Santa collect toys for poor children of Washington. Washington, D.C., Dec. 20. Senator Joseph F. Guffey, left, Democrat of Pennsylvania, and Senator D. Worth Clark, Democrat of Idaho, under the gayly lighted Christmas tree at the Senate Office Building where they assisted other Capitol Attaches in receiving toys for the poor children of Washington

Senators help Santa collect toys for poor children of Washington. Wash...

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Senate being renovated, [Washington, D.C.]

Senate being renovated, [Washington, D.C.]

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U.S. Capitol exteriors. U.S. Capitol from top of Senate office III

U.S. Capitol exteriors. U.S. Capitol from top of Senate office III

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Senate Committee on Election, [Washington, D.C.], 1/5/21

Senate Committee on Election, [Washington, D.C.], 1/5/21

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Senate ofc. bldg. (wooden steps)

Senate ofc. bldg. (wooden steps)

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In last minute huddle. Washington, D.C., Nov. 21. Senator Clyde Herring, left, Democrat of Michigan and Chairman of the Senate Finance Subcommittee which began hearings today on profit sharing plans, holds a last minute with a republican member of the committee, Senator Arthur M. Vandenberg of Michigan

In last minute huddle. Washington, D.C., Nov. 21. Senator Clyde Herrin...

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Jeff Davis desk in Senate - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Jeff Davis desk in Senate - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

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The Senate committee investigating the charges against Senator B.K. Wheeler, ... Left to right: Senators William E. Borah of Idaho chairman, C.A. Swanson of Virginia, T.H. Caraway of Ark., C.L. McNary of Ore., Thomas Sterling, of S.D.

The Senate committee investigating the charges against Senator B.K. Wh...

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Dawes giving Xmas dinner to Senate pages, 12/23/25

Dawes giving Xmas dinner to Senate pages, 12/23/25

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Dr. Royal S. Copeland, Health Commissioner of N.Y., and Senator-elect, at desk in Senate office bldg.

Dr. Royal S. Copeland, Health Commissioner of N.Y., and Senator-elect,...

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Senate pages, Christmas party, 12/29/23

Senate pages, Christmas party, 12/29/23

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Senate ladies luncheon, 1/8/24 - Public domain photograph

Senate ladies luncheon, 1/8/24 - Public domain photograph

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William G. McAdoo poses for news photos before entering Senate Office Building

William G. McAdoo poses for news photos before entering Senate Office ...

Title and other information transcribed from caption card and item. In album: Washington, D.C. 1924, v. 1, Herbert E. French, National Photo Company. National Photo Company Collection (Library of Congress). No.... More

Washington, D.C., June 24. The "Apparent Policy" of the C.I.O. is to "rule or ruin American industry", Tom Girdler, Board Chairman of the Republic Steel Corporation, told the Senate Post Office Committee today

Washington, D.C., June 24. The "Apparent Policy" of the C.I.O. is to "...

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Louis W. Baldwin, Pres. of the Empire Trust Co. of N.Y. who testified before the senate oil investigating committee. March 27

Louis W. Baldwin, Pres. of the Empire Trust Co. of N.Y. who testified ...

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Hearing before Senate Naval Affairs Committee, 12/29/24

Hearing before Senate Naval Affairs Committee, 12/29/24

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Jim Corbett & Senate pages - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Jim Corbett & Senate pages - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

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What Harry Sinclair may face. This is a typical cell in the District of Columbia jail and probably the one that will be assigned to Harry F. Sinclair, millionaire oil magnate if he is finally sentenced for contempt of the Senate. Justice Hitz of the District of Columbia Supreme Court was to have passed sentence today, April 11, but it was deferred for 30 days

What Harry Sinclair may face. This is a typical cell in the District o...

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Hitler speech means end of peace talks, Senator Borah says. Washington, D.C., April 28. Senator William E. Borah, Republican of Idaho, Dean of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, after reading the speech of Adolph Hitler today told newsmen that he regarded it 'as ending the matter of further world peace discussions'

Hitler speech means end of peace talks, Senator Borah says. Washington...

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Leading witness of Senate Lobby investigation. [...] Grundy, President of the Pennsylvania [...] Association, testified today before [...] Senate Lobby Committee, declared that he came [...] Washington to see that the Republican platform [...] pledge s were enacted into law in connection with tarriff legislation. "I pay my own expenses" said Mr. Grundy when on the stand

Leading witness of Senate Lobby investigation. [...] Grundy, President...

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General Pershing and Mrs. Warren lead mourners at funeral of late Senator Warren. In the photograph, left to right: Francis E. Warren, Jr., son of the late Senator; Mrs. Francis E. Warren, the widow; General John J. Pershing; son of the late Senator; and Warren Pershing, grandson, as they followed the body of the late Senator Warren up the steps of the Capitol today where services were held in the Senate Chamber today. Immediately after the services, the body was carried to the late Senator's home in Wyoming

General Pershing and Mrs. Warren lead mourners at funeral of late Sena...

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Cameramen set stage for John L. Lewis before senate committee. Washington, D.C., Nov. 30. Amid the flashes of cameramen and while Senators listened attentively, CIO head John L. Lewis today explained his reason for opposing profit sharing systems to the Senate Finance Subcommittee. Labor must depend upon collective bargaining rather than profit sharing for its economic gains, Lewis said

Cameramen set stage for John L. Lewis before senate committee. Washing...

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Senate Office Building. Stairway in Senate Office Building with woman washing steps

Senate Office Building. Stairway in Senate Office Building with woman ...

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U.S. Capitol frescoes. Fresco in Senate reception room in U.S. Capitol I

U.S. Capitol frescoes. Fresco in Senate reception room in U.S. Capitol...

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Collard Magnate questioned on profit sharing systems. Washington, D.C., Nov. 30. Testifying before the Senate Finance Subcommittee today, R.O. Kennedy, Vice President of Cluett, Peabody, and Co. of Troy, N.Y., said that if incentive taxation is used a method would have to be developed according to the ratio of wage distribution to profits in the various industries. He added it would be impossible to set up an arbitrary ratio

Collard Magnate questioned on profit sharing systems. Washington, D.C....

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U.S. Capitol frescoes. Fresco in Senate appropriation room II

U.S. Capitol frescoes. Fresco in Senate appropriation room II

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Navy's crack speed pilot faces Senate Committee seeking reason for resignation. Lieut. Al Williams, crack Navy speed pilot who recently resigned rather than accept a transfer to sea, appeared before a special Senate Naval l Affairs subcommittee today. The committee is investigating the reason for the resignation of the noted pilot. In the photograph, left to right: Senator Patrick J. Sullivan, Wyoming; Lieut. Williams; Senator Millard E. Tydings, Maryland, chairman; and David S. Ingalls, Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Aviation

Navy's crack speed pilot faces Senate Committee seeking reason for res...

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3 principals before testifying before the subcommittee of the Senate Judiciary Committee at the start of the fight for amendment of the Volstead law

3 principals before testifying before the subcommittee of the Senate J...

Lincoln C. Andrews, Emery C. Ruckner, and John Philip Hill, three-quarter length portrait, standing outside Capitol. Title and other information transcribed from caption card and item. LOT subdivision subject: ... More

Nebraska State Capitol, Lincoln, Nebraska. Senate chamber, ceiling detail from balcony

Nebraska State Capitol, Lincoln, Nebraska. Senate chamber, ceiling det...

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Nebraska State Capitol, Lincoln, Nebraska. Senate chamber, voting panel

Nebraska State Capitol, Lincoln, Nebraska. Senate chamber, voting pane...

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Hundreds pack Tugwell hearing room. A general view of the Senate hearing room as Rexford Tugwell appeared before the Sen. Comm. to testify as to his fitness to be Under Secretary of Agriculture. Tugwell can be seen in center with microphone. 6/11/34

Hundreds pack Tugwell hearing room. A general view of the Senate heari...

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Tumulty testifies on fees from utilities. Joseph P. Tumulty, Secretary to President Wilson, testifies before the Senate lobby investigating vommittee that he received $33,000 in fees during the post two years from various utilities. He said that Munuel Quezon, president of the Phillipine senate did NOT pay him fees for advisory work from which he received $12,500. 8/7/35

Tumulty testifies on fees from utilities. Joseph P. Tumulty, Secretary...

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Tydings said he didn't. Sen. Millard E. Tydings, D. of Md., standing, injected himself into the Senate lobby investigating committee where he questioned B.B. Robinson, the utility lobbyist, concerning the statement made by Robinson that he, Tydings, had attended a cocktail party. Sen. Tydings said he didn't attend. Robinson said Tydings was invited. And the Senator ended the discussion by saying to Robinson, "Hereafter when you use my name in this testimony you be damned sure you are right." [...] is in the picture but taking no part in the discussion, 8/23/35

Tydings said he didn't. Sen. Millard E. Tydings, D. of Md., standing, ...

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A special meeting. Sen. Gerald P. Nye, and Sen. Homer T. Bone (left to right seated) members of the Senate Munitions Committee, called a special meeting today to discuss the possibility of a Senate investigation of Ethiopian oil concessions. They are shown here as they talked to the members of the press, 9/3/35

A special meeting. Sen. Gerald P. Nye, and Sen. Homer T. Bone (left to...

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Wash. D.C. Page, Mr. Sandman. Fred Johnson of Wyoming and Howard Ostmann of the District of Columbia, pages, photographed as they snatched a bit of shut-eye, while the House and Senate brought the session to an ignominous adjournment. 8/27/35

Wash. D.C. Page, Mr. Sandman. Fred Johnson of Wyoming and Howard Ostma...

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Mr. Ira Campbell, NY Atty. at Senate lobby

Mr. Ira Campbell, NY Atty. at Senate lobby

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Chairman senate Agriculture committee. Washington, D.C., Nov. 23. Senator Ellison D. "Cotton Ed" Smith, Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee. He represents South Carolina in the upper house of Congress. 11/23/37

Chairman senate Agriculture committee. Washington, D.C., Nov. 23. Sena...

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Washington Senator. Washington D.C. June 28. A new informal picture of United States Sentaor Lewis B. Schwellenbach, of Washington, snapped as he attended a meeting of the Senate Agriculture Committee today, 6/28/37

Washington Senator. Washington D.C. June 28. A new informal picture of...

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"Administration propaganda halts rise in prices of farm commodities." Washington, D.C. June 7. Speaking before the Senate Agriculture Committee today, Seantor Elmer Thomas of Oklahoma, assailed "propaganda" by administration officials which he said has worked to halt the rise in prices of farm commodities. He placed in the records copies of speeches by Secretary Wallace, Dr. Mordecai Ezekiel and Leon Henderson, government economists, which Thomas said, urged "Keeping Prices Low". 6/7/37

"Administration propaganda halts rise in prices of farm commodities." ...

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Senator New Jersey takes oath of office. Washington, D.C., April 15. Vice President Garner administering the oath of office to United States Senator William H. Smathers, new Democratic member of the upper house from New Jersey. Senator Smathers, who has remained in the State Senate, where he is the Representative of Atlantic County, is assuming his duties in Washington at the special request of Majority Leader Joseph T. Robinson, 4/15/1937

Senator New Jersey takes oath of office. Washington, D.C., April 15. V...

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Former Envoy to Germany is last witness before Senate Judiciary Committee. Washington, D.C., April 23. The hearings of the Senate Judiciary Committee on the court reorginization drew to a close today with J. Gould Schurman, former American Envoy to Germany, as one of the last witnesses to oppose the plan. The proposal would rob the court of its world wide fame and divinity, Schurman told the Committee. Administration and opposition leaders on the Committee were in a heated clash today over whether the plan strikes at independence of the high tribunal, 4/23/1937

Former Envoy to Germany is last witness before Senate Judiciary Commit...

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Sears Roebuck before Joint Committee on wages and hours. Washington, D.C. June 10. R.E. Wood, President of Sears, Roebuck & CO, told the Join Senate House Committee that a general decentralization of industry was the best thing that could happen to this country today. Wood also urged that the board be directed mandatorily to appoint Advisory Wage Committees. 6/10/37

Sears Roebuck before Joint Committee on wages and hours. Washington, D...

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All alone. Washington, D.C., Aug. 13. Senator Edward R. Burke, who bitterly opposed the president's court reorganization bill and likewise opposed the nomination of Senator Black, sits in a corner and observes the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee approve the nomination of Black by a vote of 5-1, 8/13/37

All alone. Washington, D.C., Aug. 13. Senator Edward R. Burke, who bit...

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Senatorial trio. Washington, D.C., May 15. Like mailmen taking a walk on their day off, these powerful Senate figures were snapped while "listening in" on the Senate Judiciary hearing. Left to right: Senator M.M. Logan of Kentucky; Senator William Gibbs McAdoo of California; and Senator George W. Norris of Nebraska, 5/15/1937

Senatorial trio. Washington, D.C., May 15. Like mailmen taking a walk ...

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Pennsy VP before Senate Rail Inquiry. Washington, D.C., Dec. 21. After hearing Chairman Wheeler of the Senate Inquiry charge the Pennsylvania Railroad with violating ICC decisions and concealing facts from stockholders in purchasing railroad stocks from 1925 to 1928, [...]County Financial Vice President of the Road, testified the purchases were made to protect the interests of the stockholders. He added this was in line with a program then being considered to divide the Railroads of the East into four great systems. 12/21/37

Pennsy VP before Senate Rail Inquiry. Washington, D.C., Dec. 21. After...

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Union Representative displays bullet wound received from Harlan County sheriffs. Washington, D.C., April 27. A.T. Pace, Representative of the United Mine Workers, inspects the bullet wound in the back of Thomas Ferguson, Coal Miner Representative, who testified before the Senate Civil Liberties Committee the he was shot by Harlan County, Ky., deputy sheriffs last January. Ferguson displayed a bloody shirt to the Committee to prove his contention, 4/27/1937

Union Representative displays bullet wound received from Harlan County...

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Senatorial headache. Washington, D.C., March 19. A veteran of many Senate investigations and hearings, Senator George W. Norris, of Nebraska, has discovered the present hearing on the President's Judiciary program just another headache. [...]askans was snapped as he attended today's session [...] Senate Judiciary Committee, 3/19/1937

Senatorial headache. Washington, D.C., March 19. A veteran of many Sen...

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Study plans for new Capitol auditorium. Washington, D.C., April 30. The downpour of rain during the last inaugural ceremonies has resulted in congressional action creating the Capitol Auditorium Commission in efforts to have constructed an auditorium in which to hold indoor inaugurations or great national conventions. Secretary of National Capitol Parks, Secretary. The Commission was formed today at a meeting in the Office of Chairman Tom Connally, of the Senate Public Buildings and Grounds Committee. In the photograph, left to right: Senator Tom Connally, of Texas; Senator Warren R. Austin, of Vermont; Rep. Fritz G. Lanham, of Texas; and Secretary Ickes, 4/30/37

Study plans for new Capitol auditorium. Washington, D.C., April 30. Th...

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Kentuckian may be new majority leader. Washington D.C. July 20. Senator Alben W. Barkley, of Kentucky, one of the outstanding candidates for the post of Senate Majority Leader to succeed the late Senator Robinson, held a field day for the cameramen at the Capitol today. This picture was made at his office. 7/20/37

Kentuckian may be new majority leader. Washington D.C. July 20. Senato...

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Medical room, Senate Office Bldg.

Medical room, Senate Office Bldg.

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Senate Committee told million railroad employees back Crosser-Wagner Pension Bill. Washington, D.C., May 15. Appearing as the first witness in favor of the Crosser-Wagner Railroad Pension Bill, George M. Harrison, President of the Railway Clerks Association and Chairman of the Railway Labor Executives Association, today told the house Interstate Commerce Committee that 1,500,000 railroad employees favor this new bill which if passed, will replace the present Railroad Retirement Act. Harrison added there was "no doubt of its constitutionality" and that it had been worked out with railroad managements on the understanding that it would not be attacked in courts by them. In the photograph, left to right: George M. Harrison; Rep. Robert Crosser of Ohio, co-author of the bill; and Rep. Clarence Lea of California, 5/13/1937

Senate Committee told million railroad employees back Crosser-Wagner P...

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Newsmen await result of election of senate majority leader. Washington D.C., July 21. Newspaper men and photographers [...] waiting the report of the vote on the senate majority leader's job, in a secret session the democrats elected Senator Albin Barkley of Kentucky Majority Leader of the Senate, by a vote of 38 to 37

Newsmen await result of election of senate majority leader. Washington...

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Admits Army finance office honored allegedly fraudulent CCC vouchers. Washington, D.C., Jan. 18. Major General Walter L. Reed, (left) Inspector General of the Army, today told Senator Key Pittman, Chairman of the Senate Public Lands Committee, the Army Chief Finance Offi[...] honor allegedly fraudulent CCC vouchers in go[...] faith. Reed made this declaration as he was [...] by the committee on the alleged defalcations o[...] Stitley, former Chief Voucher Clerk for the CCC [...] totaling $87,000, 1/18/38

Admits Army finance office honored allegedly fraudulent CCC vouchers. ...

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Whispered advice. Washington, D.C., Oct. 14. Senator Harry Truman (right) of Missouri, who today opposed the proposed rail wage cut before the President's fact finding board, gets a bit of last minute information from Max Lowenthal, counsel for the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee. In contending the cut will not save the situation, Truman told the board that railroad labor is the most efficient in the country and expressed the belief that the men are not overpaid, 10/14/38

Whispered advice. Washington, D.C., Oct. 14. Senator Harry Truman (rig...

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Senate Committee told railroads should spend 3 billion in the next five years for habilitation. Washington, D.C., Dec. 12. Appearing before the Senate Finance Subcommittee today, R.V. Fletcher, General Counsel for the Association of American Railroads, asserted that railroads should spend approximately $3,000,000,000 during the next five or six years for plant and equipment rehabilitation. He urged that business and industry be given the benefit of incentive taxation in a drive to meet obsolescence, 12/12/38

Senate Committee told railroads should spend 3 billion in the next fiv...

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Counsel for Frankfurter talks with Chairman of Senate Judiciary Subcommittee. Washington, D.C., Jan. 10. Waiting to appear before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee today as counsel for Prof. Felix Frankfurter, Dean Acheson, left, former Undersecretary of the Treasury and a personal friend of the Harvard professor, chatted informally with Chairman M.M. Neely of West Virginia, 1/10/39

Counsel for Frankfurter talks with Chairman of Senate Judiciary Subcom...

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Investigating favoritism in government. Washington, D.C., March 31. A characteristic pose of Senator Allen J. Ellender, democrat of Louisiana, chairman of the Special Senate Committee investigating charges of favoritism in promotion of feminine workers on the government service. Principal charges are that the beauties are being promoted, regardless of their ability, over the heads of their homelier co-workers. 3-31-39

Investigating favoritism in government. Washington, D.C., March 31. A ...

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Senate committee quizzes members on government cooperation given French mission. Washington, D.C., Feb. 16. Secretary of Treasury Henry Morgenthau and Secretary of War Harry H. Woodring were today questioned by the Senate Military Affairs Committee concerning the aid they gave a French Mission buying late model American-made fighting planes. Following the hearing Chairman Sheppard announced a transcript of the testimony, excluding what was considered military secrets, would be made public shortly. In the picture, left to right: Secretary Morgenthau, Chairman Andrew J. May of the House Military Affairs Committee; John W. Hanes, Undersecretary of the Treasury; Secretary Woodring; and Assistant Secretary of War Louis Johnson, 2-16-39

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Interested listeners. Washington, D.C., July 19. Senators Francis T. Maloney, Left, Connecticut, and George L. Radcliffe, Maryland, lend an attentive ear to the testimony of Marriner Eccles, Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board, before the Senate Banking and Currency Committee today. Eccles told the committee the president's lending program is the only immediately practicable means of stimulating business and employment up to prosperity, 7/19/39

Interested listeners. Washington, D.C., July 19. Senators Francis T. M...

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Waiting for the decision. Washington, D.C., Feb. 13. This study of former Rep. [Thomas] R. Amlie certainly does not indicate he is [confident] that the Senate will confirm his nomination as a member of the Interstate Commerce Commission to which post he was appointed by President Roosevelt. This picture was made as Amlie concluded his testimony before a Senate Committee last week

Waiting for the decision. Washington, D.C., Feb. 13. This study of for...

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[...] says NLRD criticism precipitated [...] by lack of federal mediation service. [Washington], D.C., May 15. William M Leiseron, [member of?] the NLRB, told the Senate Education and [...] that much of the existing criticism of [...] could have been avoided by a more [...] federal mediation service. He caused the [committee?] which is holding hearings on the Wagner(?) Amendments(?) proposed recently, a good laugh [...] out that authority of the board ends [...] agree to bargain collectively. 'The [...] of the board ends there. The act then [...] ending of a happy life thereafter. [Anyone who is?] married knows that is not the whole story

[...] says NLRD criticism precipitated [...] by lack of federal mediat...

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Former Secretary of State fears Neutrality Act may aid attack on U.S. Washington, D.C., April 5. Testifying before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee today as the first witness on half dozen proposals to revise or repeal the Neutrality Act, former Secretary of State Henry L. Stimson warned that the present act is an instrument which may "Make the United States the next victim of attack." 4-5-39

Former Secretary of State fears Neutrality Act may aid attack on U.S. ...

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U.S. Capitol. Progress photos of roof replacement over Senate and House chamber III

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Testify before Senate Relief Committee. Washington, D.C., Mar. 7. Roy Franklin, left, business agent for Local #183, United Packing House Workers, and Ernest B. Jacobs, Pres. Of the same union, Austin, Minn. testified before the Senate Relief Committee today, both employees of the Hormel Packing Plant, said Franklin, that the workers felt that the management had made no effort to increase the amount of work to be done in a 40-hour budget because the workers in a previous period had completed and budgeted work in les than the allotted time, 3/7/38

Testify before Senate Relief Committee. Washington, D.C., Mar. 7. Roy ...

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U.S. Capitol. Progress photos of roof replacement over Senate and House chamber IV

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Dehydrated food luncheon at Senate. Senators Johnson of Colorado, O'Mahoney of Wyoming, and Chavez of Arizona sampled dehydrated foods at a luncheon in the U.S. restaurant

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Washington, D.C., 1963. U.S. Senate in session, September

Washington, D.C., 1963. U.S. Senate in session, September

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[Senate Members Room. Carved oak tympanum above the doorway by Herbert Adams showing mermaids supporting an American shield. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.]

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The Senate Chamber of the Texas Capitol in Austin, Texas

The Senate Chamber of the Texas Capitol in Austin, Texas

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Senate House, Kingston, Ulster County, NY

Senate House, Kingston, Ulster County, NY

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