The Archive · 1937

Over Brazil Proposal

Washington, Aug. 8.

Congress will adjourn on August 21, it war predicted to-day by the hea ye the House of Repreésentaves, William B, Bankhead.

Se will, under heavy pressure, end our session on August 21, but probably will be forced to hold night sessions "the Speaker told the U 'One thing is certain," he added. 'The House leadership will not toler ate strong-arm legislative tactic do not want snap judgment' bill:

Mr, Bankhead conceded that even. with' continuous Congressional _ses-stens it was doubtful whether all the Administration's bills could -be passed, sent td, conference and forwarded to the White House within a fortnight.

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