United States Senate, WASHINGTON, D.C. December 10, 1932 My dear Mother: I have been trying to write you ever since my arrival here, but have fallen down on it. We are located on the top floor of The Mayflower, at a corner where we get the morning sun and a wonderful expanse of sky view. Therefore, we are happier in our outlook than we were last year. Congress has started out with an attitude on the part of the Democrats to block all nominations by Republicans which extend, in effect, beyond March 4th. This creates a situation which affects legislation as well as patronage, and I, therefore, expect to see no real constructive major legislation put through this term. Nevertheless, we shall have to fight and be on guard all the time. You might watch The Record next week for the Merger Bill, for which I am responsible, and will try to get considered. We are now on the Philippine Bill and it has already been amended so much that it seems like a very bad bill. I may vote for it, however. My comments are strictly confi- dential between us. I am getting rested up so much that I could hold up the side of the Capitol. Best love from us both. Your affectionate Warren Mrs. Chauncey G. Austin, St. Albans, Vermont.