United States Senate Washington June 15, 1937 My Dear Mother: We arrived at 12.35 today & here I am in the Senate again.  A debate is on with respect to the Relief Approp- riation Bill.  The amounts are too large to understand. The principles involved in debate are those having to do with the method of appropriation and expenditure.  This administration has extended the power of the National Government through its spending power when it could not have done so under any other power. My recollection is that I have voted for every Relief Bill heretofore.  I probably will vote for this one but I would like to see it reduced in amount and the uses more specifically stated. Best love and wishes for your birthday from Mildred and me-- Love Warren A little birthday remembrance Enclosed herewith I thanked Senator Glass for you & he was pleased- Sorry he lost his wife a week ago.