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Show A STACKED COMMITTEE 167 my state, and I am sure of the other states involved, are deeply disappointed that this bill has not received action in this Congress. "We shall be here promptly - at least some of us will, the Lord willing - pounding on the doors of both Houses of Congress with that proposed legislation, be- cause it is badly needed. The resources are being wasted, and they should be put to use." Mr. Malone: "Mr. President, I ask the distinguished majority leader, what was the question in regard to the upper Colorado River project? If the majority leader will explain the situation for benefit of the Senate, I think the situation will be made a little clearer to all Senators." Mr. Knowland: "As I understand, the colloquy which has taken place involved the parliamentary situation which has developed on the floor of the Senate and the situation in the House. The distinguished senator from Colorado [Mr. Millikin] and his colleagues who had joined with him in the sponsorship of the proposed legislation are prepared to agree to its being set aside as the unfinished business of the Senate, so that the Senate may proceed to the consideration of such other measures as do not require House concurrence. "In other words, if there are private claims bills, or other measures which the House has already passed, and which would not be required to be returned to the House, they can be taken up by the Senate. I have been informed that the House adjourned sine die at 7:39 p. m." Malone relinquished the floor and sat down at his desk with a slight smile of satisfaction touching his mouth. A number of senators wearily passed papers to |
