Mar. 6. As Senator Ball had announced on February 20th, that he was convinced by our data—on the advice of Dillingham, France and Norris, he was asked by letter to introduce the bill. Mar. 11. Went to Washington for his decision. Found him; he had not even read the letter carefully enough to realize he was being asked. Said “No.” Then reconsidered and agreed to talk it over with France. Mar. 19. _He promised to sponsor the bill._ He asked for “a few days of grace” before introducing it, to recover from influenza and attend to the suffrage crisis in Delaware. Apr. 21. Introduction still hanging. Said he “hadn’t had time.” Meanwhile the comment of the other Senators had begun to disconcert him. He turned us over to Major Parkinson of the bill drafting service to discuss phraseology and work out an opposition-proof bill. Everything was settled to our satisfaction. It was the Senator’s next move. Apr. 24. He “hadn’t had time to see Parkinson,” and asked for a few days more of patience. We reminded him that we had waited over a month. He said he would surely do it during this session. We insisted on something definite. He finally promised “some day next week” and that he would wire us what day. May 25. No word, despite letters from our office and many from the supporters of the League. Letters, telegrams, personal interviews with Senator Ball in Washington were all unavailing. He did nothing but reiterate promises. June 5. _The Senate adjourned and the bill was not introduced._ Dec. 6. With the opening of the last session of Congress, we began the sponsor hunt again. Nine Senators in succession have been asked to sponsor the bill, as follows: _Sen. Capper of Kansas._ For the bill, but too submerged in his agricultural relief bills to take ours on. _Sen. Townsend of Mich._ (Member of Health Com.) Favors the bill, but declined on grounds that he was too ignorant on the data to face debate, and too busy to get primed. _Sen. Kenyon of Iowa._ (Had reputation of being chief welfare advocate of Senate.) Too busy with his “packer” bill. Might consider it at next session. _Sen. McCumber of S. D._ Admitted merit of bill, but thought he better not imperil his re-election (in 1923) by sponsoring it. Suggested that it be introduced by Health Com. as a whole, without individual sponsorship, so no one would “be the goat.” _Sen. Sheppard of Texas._ (Sponsor of Sheppard-Towner Maternity Bill.) Recognized necessity of our bill to complete the service provided by his bill, but could not consider sponsoring ours till next session anyway, and probably not then, as he thinks it should come from a Republican. _Sen. Fletcher of Fla._ (Member of Health Com.) Heartily approves bill, but considers himself unsuitable sponsor because he is a Democrat.