Although some leading Republicans, among whom was Joseph G.Cannon of Illinois, argued strongly in support of Randall's views, the temper of the House was such that the majority in favor of the change was overwhelming, and on December 18, 1885, the Morrison plan was finally adopted without a roll call.
The hope that the change in organization would expedite action on appropriation bills, was promptly disappointed.

Only one of the fourteen regular appropriation bills became law before the last day of the fiscal year.

The duress to which the House was subject became tighter and harder than before, and the Speakership entered upon a development unparalleled in constitutional history.

The Speaker was practically in a position to determine what business the House might consider and what it might not, and the circumstances were such as to breed a belief that it was his duty to use his discretion where a choice presented itself.

It is obvious that, when on the floor of the House there are a number of applicants for recognition, the Speaker must choose between them.