Washington D.C. – In a tense showdown, Congressional leaders faced off in a battle to adjourn before June 1, 1917. The stakes were high, as a ‘tremendous war program’ hung in the balance. Senator Overman, in charge of the embargo section in the espionage bill, warned that if the Senate didn’t ‘get down to cases’ by Friday, he would move for night sessions. The prospect of prolonged sessions, day and night, loomed large as the deadline drew near.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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