New Democratic Senators welcomed. Washington, D.C. Jan. 4. Senator Joseph T. Robinson's first act today, following his re-election as majority leader, was to welcome the new Democratic Senators. Here we see, left to right: Senator Herbert Hitchcock, South Dakota; Senator Prentiss M. Brown, Michigan

Rookie Senators engage in first 'Bull' session with Vice President Garner. Washington, D.C., Dec. 19. This session's crop of rookie Senators were initiated today at an impromptu conference with Vice President John N. Garner. Naturally they were regaled by the wily Texas Legislator with some of his f

To fight curtailment of aid for drought-stricken farmers. Washington, D.C., Dec. 30. At a joint Conference today 30 Senators and Representatives from drought stricken states decided to name a steering committee to Lay plans for a fight against any curtailment in general aid for drought-hit farmers.

Will lead Democrats in Senate this session. Washington, D.C., Dec. 31. After a harmonious caucus which lasted only 20 minutes, Senate Democrats today re-elected unanimously Senator Alben W. Barkley as Majority Leader. At the same time, Senator J. Ham Lewis of Illinois, who considered resigning annou

Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee named as Congress nears close. Washington, D.C., June 16. As Congress sang its swan song today, Senate Majority Leader Alvin W. Barkley named the members of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee. Senator Prentiss M. Brown was the choice of Barkley for

Native Alabamans in Congress hold reunion as adjournment draws near. Washington, D.C., June 15. It seemed to be Alabama day at the Capitol today as Congress neared adjournment. No less than six senators, joined by Associate Justice Hugo L. Black, all born in 'Bama, gathered for an impromptu reunion

President confers with House Appropriations Committee. Washington, D.C., Feb. 2. Following a conference of President Roosevelt and the House Appropriations. Committee today, Chairman Snyder said the international situation was not discussed. He added the discussion was concerned chiefly with te

Congressional farm leaders compare notes. Washington, D.C., Jan. 5. Leading exponents of farm legislation in the House and Senate met at the Capitol today to compare notes on the progress made so far. Left to right: Senator James P. Pope of Idaho; Rep. Marvin Jones of Texas, Chairman of the House Ag

Senate confirms Black 63-16 Washington, D.C., Aug. 17. The new Associate Justice of the Supreme Court with Mrs. Hugo L. Black were all smiles as they were surrounded by the Senate colleagues of Black following his confirmation by the Seante 63-16. In the photograph, left to right: Senators Fred H. B