The last important act passed by the Congress before voting the ad-Journment, long ardently desired by business. interests as removing. the threat of further legislation creating fresh uncertainties, was the Housing Bill. The conference measure, which provi Private loans for home construction and modernization, was adopted after only. a brief debate.
In the closing minutes of the session, both houses also passed the Railroad Labour Bill, outlawing] company unions and guaranteeing to Tallway workers the right of collective bargain, which was sent} to the While House for the President's. signature All business at last out of the way, both Senators and Representatives took a few more minutes for graceful farewell. speeches brimming With @ goodwill that was not always evidenced in the heat of the parti-fan struggles on the floor.
Moving rapidly, the Senate passed the Harrison resolution withholding in contrast with the bustle and often frayed tempers of the past few days Senators aserabled in groups, chatting and joking in friendly fashion with their political enemies.
'The galleries were crowded with' women dressed in gay summer frocks, adding much to the cheerfulness of the occasion.
'The House of Representatives formally voted not to indulge in the customary end-of-term parade, but, under the influence of a brass' band playing "Yankee Doodle" and other hhational airs, the festivities were carried out much as usual—Reuter.
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