apr 29, 1922 - Senator La Follett of Wisconsin, introduces a Resolution (S Res 282) on 04/21/1922, calling for investigation of lease agreement for Elk Hills reserve. It is adopted by the Senate 58-0 with 38 not voting. (See Congressional Record April 29, 1922, p. 6096 ff; pdf of Cong Record.) The investigation was assigned to the Committee on Public Lands and was led by the most junior minority member, Senator Thomas Walsh
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