Monday, Dec. 24, 1923
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.