The Legislative Week

Both Houses spent the greater part of their time filling Committee places, and fighting for Committee advantages.

The Senate:

P:Received for confirmation several thousand nominations for various Government posts.

P:Confirmed the nomination of ex-Senator Frank B. Kellogg as Ambassador to Great Britain. P: Held up the nomination of Edward P. Farley as Chairman of the Shipping Board until investigation showed whether the charge was true that he was interested in a British shipping company, and gave British vessels preference over American ships in carrying grain for export.

The House:

P:Took a three-day recess in honor of its deceased members, during which Committee assignments were prepared.