The amendment cutting the quota to150.000 was made. as I recall it. by Senator HAan.ON. Senator SHIPSTEAD. Was that made after you Introduced your amendment2 Senator REED. Yes. The " nations]-origin " amendment. as I introduced it. called for a Swedish quota of approximately 7.400 and a total immigration of 300.000. As I recall it. the amendment so introduced to my ameudment by Senator HAnIsoN was carried by the Senate to make it a total of 150.000. Senator SHIPSTEAD. I find here that Senator ROnINsON asked you ibis the Senator investigated to ascertain how that would work out in practical results as compared with the proposal to base the quota on the 1890 census or the proposal which he himself submitted?" And your replI was : " Yes.
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