CONGRESS: The Legislative Week Jan. 24, 1927

The Senate—

¶ Voted to extend the Sheppard-Towner Maternity Act until June 30, 1929, when it will automatically be repealed. Senator King's three-hour filibuster was successful in forcing the repeal provision.

¶ Adopted unanimously a resolution directing Senator James A. Reed's investigating committee to seize the Pennsylvania ballot boxes and report on the alleged fradulent election of William S. Vare.

¶ Heard that the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee had voted unfavorably, 8 to 6, on the appointment of Cyrus E. Woods (TiME, Jan. 3) ; had exonerated Senator-elect Brookhart of charges of being the paid lobbyist of Mr. Woods.

¶ Heard that the Post Office Committee had approved of the restoration of the 1920 second class mail rates. If adopted, this amendment to the postal bill will save newspapers $7,000,000 annually.