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These documents were scanned from Box 107 of the Robert T. Hartmann Papers at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.
R.
DIARY OF WHITE HOUSE LEADERSHIP
MEETINGS --91st CONGRESS
GERALD
FORD
August 11, 1970
LIBRARY
At 8:40, at the President's request, Ehrlichman sum-
marized the bills on the President's desk awaiting veto
decision. These include the education bill with a cost
overrun of nearly $500 million; the Independent Offices-
HUD Appropriation bill with a cost overrun of $541
million; the Disabled Veterans Compensation Increase
bill with a cost overrun of $218 million; and the Railroad
Retirement Increase bill with respect to which most of
the cost overrun has been eliminated.
RMN inquired who favored vetoing the Education bill.
After a brief silence, he asked, "Is nobody for economy?"
Ford said that the veto could not be sustained in the House
and invited comment about the Senate. It was generally
agreed that the Senate would override. Ford said that he
hates to see the President vetoed by a unanimous vote to
override. However, he said that after the President vetoes
the bill, he should send Congress a message stating that
he would not obligate or spend any anowey in excess of the
budget. Ehrlichman said that the legal opinion remains
that the President is obligated to spend all money appropriated
for categorical aid programs. If the President undertakes
to reduce the impacted aid program, a school district could
successfully petition for a writ of mandamus which would
be a charge against the Treasury. Ford suggested that the
President let the schools sue.
RMN inquired what effect a veto of the Education bill would
have upon the ABM vote. Scott said there would be no effect.
Griffin and Tower agreed. RMN said whatever the effect,
he was obligated to judge all vetoes independent of toker
considerations, because there will always be good political
reasons why he should not exercise the veto.
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GERALD
FORD
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There was general discussion among all present concerning
the other 3 bills. Some seemed to feel that none of the bills
should be vetoed. Most seemed to feel that the HUD bill
should be vetoed but all others signed. I (Poff) ventured the
recommendation that the President sign the Railread Retire-
ment bill because the Treasury Department has already
approved it in a letter printed in the conference report;
that he should sign the Veterans Compensation bill for 2
reasons, first, because there is a time lag between the cost
of living increase and the impact of the benefit increase,
and second, because there is in the country at large a
visible nexus between the Vietnam War issue and the
disabled veterans of the Vietnam War issue; that he should
veto the HUD bill because his veto can be sustained; that he
should veto the Education bill, regardless of whether his
veto can be sustained, for 2 reasons, first that with his
veto of the first Education bill, the President has already
earned the ill will of those who would object to this veto
and second, because a failure to veto 2 bills which in the
aggregate bust the budget by more than $1 billion would be
to damage the credentials of the Presidential veto policy.
The VP said that he agreed with my position.
RMN said that he is prepared to make the hard decisions and
he recognizes that all of his vetoes will not be sustained.
However, he said that he does not "want to be wiped out. 11
He expects the leaders to vote to sustain and to persuade the
troops to do the same. This does not mean that he expects
a man who is in danger of defeat in a race for the House or
the Senate to commit political suicide. However, he warned
that his veto must be one that will convey a message of firm-
ness to the Fed, to the business community, to labor leaders
and consumers; otherwise, the psychology of inflation will
take command and overwhelm the country.
Griffin said that when the meeting began, he felt that the
President should not veto the Education bill. However, he
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said that he now agrees with Poff and Rhodes that he
should veto both the Education and HUD bills. He
suggested that the President do both the same day,
preferably in a package message. The message should
emphasize how priorities have been reordered with urban
spending now 50% more than it was in the last Johnson
budget.
Rhodes suggested that the education veto message emphasize
the distinction between Category A impacted aid and Cate-
gory B. The latter should be phased out. Wilson said that
the President should make a fight to get as many votes to
sustain his veto as possible, excusing only those most
vulnerable this fall.
RMN promised that a ecision would be forthcoming today,
and he thanked the leaders for their advice. Ford said
again that if there is more than one veto, they should be
made simultaneously in order to emphasize the total budget
overrun in excess of $1 billion. He hopes that the message
can come down tomorrow at the latest so that votes can be
taken before the House recesses on Friday.
Ford then made the House report. He suggested to the Senate
that it would be wise for the Senate to pass 2 House-passed
bills promptly, viz, the farm bill and the Merchant Marine
bill. The President complimented the Secretary of Agri-
culture, the House leaders and particularly Page Belcher
for the farm bill victory. He said that he had promised
Belcher a game of golf if he succeeded in getting the bill
past the House. Ford noted that this is the only farm bill
in history which passed the House without amendments.
The political broadcast bill is on the floor today. The Demo-
crats are expected to offer the Senate bill as a substitute in
order tommake the limitations applicable to the 1970 elections.
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Scott gave the Senatereport. He expects there will be 3
or 4 votes on ABM during consideration of the Military
Procurement Bill. The Senate will be in session next
week while the House is in recess, and it may be possible
to persuade Mansfield to set aside the bill long enough
to consider the farm bill. However, this seems unlikely.
The President announced that Leadership Meetings will be
held bimonthly as in the past, but that in response to
certain suggestions, the hour had been moved to 8:00 a.m..
He also indicated that in the welks between the Leadership
Meetings, he will hold special meetings with the Republican
members of committees which have legislation on deck.
We adjourned at approximately 10:35.
RICHARD H. POFF
R.
GERALD
FORD
LIBRARY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
AUGUST 11, 1970
OFFICE OF THE WHITE HOUSE PRESS SECRETARY
THE WHITE HOUSE
PRESS CONFERENCE
OF
SENATOR HUGH SCOTT
AND
CONGRESSMAN GERALD R. FORD
THE BRIEFING ROOM
AT 10:46 A.M. EDT
FORD
began at 8:40 and ended at 10:40.
MR. ZIEGLER: The Leadership Meeting this morning GERAL
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Senator Scott.
SENATOR SCOTT: Ladies and gentlemen:
Among the things considered was the record of Congress
and the Administration in certain areas and notably in the
reform measures which this Administration has recommended and
which have been acted on, the extension and reform of unemployment
insurance, postal reform, draft reform, for example.
There was full discussion of the President's consider-
ation of the various bills pending before him. He consulted
all of us there on those matters as he has been considering
them at Camp David and here in the course of making up his mind.
As I said yesterday on the floor of the Senate,
there is a connection between the SALT talks and the Military
Procurement bill, and in my judgment, it is most important
that the Senate support the Administration and Armed Services
Committee's recommendation with regard to ABM and we will take
up other matters as they come along.
CONGRESSMAN FORD: We also discussed the legislation
that the House passed that fits into the President's reform
package. The House has passed a good farm bill. The House has
passed a good family assistance program. And the House has
passed a good maritime bill.
And it is important from the point of view of the
country, the Administration, and the Congress that affirmative
action be taken on all three of these bills in the Senate
as quickly as possible.
As Senator Scott indicated, there was considerable
discussion, give and take between those in the Executive
Branch and the Congress on the President's decision on whether
or not to veto one or more bills, particularly the two
appropriations bills that when you total up that amount over and
above his budget recommendations, the figure is $1 billion.
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As Senator Scott said, this matter had been discussed
in depth at the meeting at Camp David over the weekend and we
spent the better part of two hours with members of the House
and Senate making their recommendations and suggestions.
The thing that bothers all of us is that the Congress has
appropriated in these two bills nearly $1 billion more than what
the President recommended. And the Congress apparently is in the
mood to put a ceiling on the Executive Branch, but none on its
own actions.
For that reason, I reiterate that if these two bills
are indicative, the one for education and the one for independent
offices in HUD, the Congress can be legitimately categorized as
a spendthrift Congress.
SENATOR SCOTT: I might add that we do expect early
action on the farm bill. There is a possibility that the Senate
may take the House bill unchanged or relatively unchanged.
The President made the point very strongly that he
is most anxious to get the Family Assistance Plan out of the
Senate Finance Committee and enacted in this Congress. He regards
it as an essential part of his reform program.
CONGRESSMAN FORD: I might add that yesterday Represen-
tative Frank Bow and myself, along with a number of the House
Republican leaders and a number of the members of the Committee on
Appropriations on our side, did introduce a new ceiling proposal
that had been basically put together by the Executive Branch, but
modified to some extent by ourselves. It would take the budget
ceiling of $205 billion 600 million and that would be the ceiling
except for uncontrollables.
It would say anything appropriated by the Congress over
that figure would have to be reduced in a formula way. It would
also wipe out any mandatory expenditure provisions in any other law.
We hope that we can put this on the supplemental in the
House, which will probably come some time in late September or
around the first of October.
SENATOR SCOTT: We expect the same bill to be intro-
duced in the Senate today, perhaps by Senator Williams and
probably co-sponsored by myself and several other Senators.
Q
Did the President indicate whether he was going
to veto the education bill?
CONGRESSMAN FORD: There was no definite decision
indicated at the meeting this morning.
Q
What about the housing bill?
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CONGRESSMAN FORD: The same on that. The President
is taking a look at this $1 billion package over and above
his budget and there was no clear indication after a two-hour
discussion as to whether he was going to or not going to veto
one or both of those bills.
Q
Mr. Ford, did anyone suggest he should veto
the education bill?
CONGRESSMAN FORD: As I said, there were a number of
suggestions on both bills. Some wanted a veto and some did not.
I would not want to identify the individual who made the specific
recommendations.
Q
But some did recommend a veto of the education
bill?
CONGRESSMAN FORD: Yes.
SENATOR SCOTT: Everybody there, I think, had a
comment on these various bills which are before the President.
Q
Senator, did anyone in the room recommend the
President sign the education bill without identifying those
people?
SENATOR SCOTT: As Gerry has said, there were
recommendations both ways on each of these bills. The President
pretty well went around the table and got everybody's viewpoint
and we had the impression that he is still in the process of
making up his mind.
CONGRESSMAN FORD: I think the point can also be made
that many members were sympathetic to the programs in both the
education bill as well as in the Independent Offices HUD bill.
But when you look at a $1 billion package over and above a
President's budget and the ramifications and implications when we
are trying to win the battle against inflation and a responsible
fiscal policy in the Federal Government is a part of that battle,
if a decision is made to veto one or both of these bills, it
will be on the basis of a responsible fiscal policy, not an
indication of opposition to many of the good programs in both
bills.
SENATOR SCOTT: And an increase in the Federal budget
is sure to be reflected as an increase in the family budget of
every American family. That is the reason for the necessity
for some ceiling on the Congress, as well as a ceiling on the
Executive.
Q
How does this $205.6 billion compare with the
last ceiling and was that effective? The last ceiling was
what, $195 billion?
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CONGRESSMAN FORD: I believe that figure of $195
billion is the figure that was included in the legislation.
But that ceiling was really of no consequence because it
didn't put a ceiling on what the House and the Senate might
do.
Every time a new appropriation bill went through over
and above the President's budget, which was $196 billion,
then the ceiling went up automatically.
So it in effect was a meaninglass ceiling. For
that reason we put $205.6 billion and say that is it, except
for some uncontrollables, interest on the national debt,
et cetera. But it says that if the Congress goes above
that ceiling, then there has been a formula reduction and it
also removes the mandatory spending provision.
Q
The President doesn't have to spend money except
when it is made mandatory and this would repeal all the mandatory
provisions in the appropriation bills. Is that correct?
CONGRESSMAN FORD: In all the appropriation bills and
in all of the authorization bills. It would be a clean sweep
across the whole spectrum of legislation and would knock
out all or any of the mandatory spending provisions in any law
at the present time.
Q
Would that include mandatory formula grant
programs?
CONGRESSMAN FORD: I said it is all-encompassing,
across the board, categorical grants, et cetera. It would totally
eliminate mandatory spending provisions.
Q
Congressman Ford, you talk as though the battle
against inflation is continuing to rage, or whatever. I thought
that it was about over from what other Administration officials
have told us.
CONGRESSMAN FORD: My own impression, Pete, is that
we are making significant headway in the battle against
inflation. In the last several months, the cost of living
has gone up around 4.5 percent per annum or thereabouts instead
of over 6 percent as it was in 1969.
We are making the kind of headway that is going to
be meaningful. But when you are about to score a touchdown,
I don't think you want to fumble the ball. And for that
reason, we are trying to continue to act responsibly in the
fiscal sense by the kind of action the President may take on
some of these apprpriation bills.
We just have to be responsible fiscally, if we are
going to not only win the battle against inflation, but also
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make sure we have a sound economy to provide jobs.
Q
Senator Scott, did you report to the President
on what the outlook is for tomorrow on the ABM vote?
SENATOR SCOTT: Yes. I indicated that we felt that
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the Administration position would prevail and that the amendment
would not carry.
Q
I wonder whether any other topics came up,
because, Senator Scott, you met the other day with Clarence
Mitchell and I know Congressman Ford's interest in Supreme
Court Justice Douglas. Did anything else come up in there?
SENATOR SCOTT: No, they didn't discuss my remark about
holding within blue line, if that is what you mean.
Q
On a broader base, did anything come up?
SENATOR SCOTT: Not on that. There was a wide-
ranging general discussion on the bills pending before the
President; references to these reform measures, to the
Family Assistance Plan, suggestions made as to some possible
future legislative programs that are still too inchoate
for discussion, but there was discussion on some of the things
the Administration may be doing in the future.
Q
Senator Scott, you were quoted yesterday as
saying that only you stand as a barrier between the"southern
strategy"and the people legislatively. What do you mean by
that?
SENATOR SCOTT: Just about what I said. But I think
maybe the "only" was a little presumptuous on my part. At
least my views are well known and have been for 27 years and
I will stand on them.
THE PRESS: Thank you.
END
(AT 11:00 A.M. EDT)
LIBRARY GERALD R. FORD
HOUSE ACTION, PERIOD JULY 21 THROUGH AUGUST 10, 1970
Tuesday, July 21, 1970
HOUSE CONSIDERED THE PRIVATE CALENDAR
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LABOR-HEW APPROPRIATIONS
RULE
By a voice vote, the House adopted H. Res. 1151, a rule waiving points
of order against certain provisions of the bill.
The House concluded all general debate on H.R. 18515, making appropria-
tions for the Departments of Labor, and Health, Education, and Welfare,
and related agencies for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1971. The
first title of the bill was read and open for amendment, when the
Committee of the Whole rose. Proceedings under the 5-minute rule will
continue tomorrow.
WHEAT
RULE
By a voice vote, the House adopted H. Res. 1148 providing one hour
of open debate.
PASSAGE
By a voice vote the House passed and cleared for the White House S. 3978,
to extend the time for conducting the referendum with respect to the
national marketing quota for wheat for the marketing year beginning
July 1, 1971.
Wednesday, July 22, 1970
INTERIOR APPROPRIATIONS
By a record vote of 386 yeas to 3 nays, the House agreed to the conference
report on H.R. 17619, making appropriations for the Department of the
Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1971.
LABOR-HEW APPROPRIATIONS
The House continued consideration on H.R. 18515, making appropriations
for the Department of Labor, and Health, Education, and Welfare, and
related agencies for fiscal year 1971; but came to no resolution thereon.
When the Committee of the Whole rose, the Boland amendments were pend-
ing. The amendments seek to add $360.5 million for health services
and mental health.
Consideration will continue tomorrow.
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Thursday, July 23, 1970
UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION
By a record vote of 388 yeas to 3 nays, with 1 voting "present," the
House agreed to the conference report on H.R. 14705, to extend and
improve the Federal-State unemployment compensation program.
RECOMMIT
By a record vote of 170 yeas to 219 nays, the House rejected a motion
by Mr. O'Hara to recommit the conference report to the committee of
conference with instructions to the House managers to agree to
Senate amendment No. 9 (extends unemployment compensation to agri-
cultural labor employed by persons who employ eight or more workers
during each of 26 or more weeks).
LABOR-HEW APPROPRIATIONS
PASSAGE
By a record vote of 361 yeas to 14 nays, the House passed H.R. 18515,
making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, and Health, Edu-
cation, and Welfare, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending
June 30, 1971.
RECOMMIT
By a voice vote, the House rejected a motion by Mr. Michel to recommit
the bill to the Committee on Appropriations with instructions to re-
port it back forthwith containing an amendment that sought to limit
payments to States to 110 percent for social services, administration,
and training in public assistance.
By a teller vote of 103 yeas to 151 nays, the House rejected the Boland
amendment, which sought to add $360.5 million in additional funds for
health services and mental health.
Monday, July 27, 1970
LEGISLATIVE REORGANIZATION
The House continued consideration on H.R. 17654, to improve the opera-
tion of the legislative branch of the Federal Government, but came to
no resolution thereon. Consideration will continue tomorrow.
While in the Committee of the Whole, the House took the following action:
Agreed by a voice vote to an amendment by Mr. O'Neill that provides
for the recording of teller votes in the Committee on the Whole if
requested by a member.
Agreed by a voice vote to an amendment by Mr. McClory that would permit
the use of electronic rollcalls.
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Tuesday, July 28, 1970
CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS
By a voice vote, the House passed H. J. Res. 1328, making further
continuing appropriations for fiscal year 1971; and sent the measure
to the Senate for further action.
LEGISLATIVE REFORM
The House continued consideration on H.R. 17654, to improve the opera-
tion of the legislative branch of the Federal Government, but came
to no resolution thereon. Consideration will continue tomorrow.
While in the Committee of the Whole, the House took the following action:
Rejected, by a teller vote of 73 yeas to 161 nays, an amendment by
Mr. Reuss that disregards seniority in the election of committee
chairmen.
Wednesday, July 29, 1970
INDEPENDENT OFFICES-HUD APPROPRIATIONS
The House agreed to the conference report on H.R. 17548, making appro-
priations for Independent Offices and the Department of Housing and
Urban Development for fiscal year 1971.
RECOMMIT
By a record vote of 156 yeas to 227 nays, the House rejected a motion
by Mr. Bow to recommit the bill to the committee of conference.
LEGISLATIVE REORGANIZATION
The House continued consideration on H.R. 17654, to improve the operation
of the legislative branch of the Federal Governorment, but came to no
resolution thereon.
While in the Committee of the Whole, the House took the following action:
Agreed by a division vote of 68 yeas to 20 nays to an amendment by
Mr. White that would allow Members to sign tally sheets in response
to quorum calls for a period of 30 minutes from the start of the
quorum; upon achieving a quorum, further call could be dispensed
with.
Agreed by a division vote of 43 yeas to 16 nays to an amendment by Mr.
Meeds that provides 10 minutes of debate on motions to recommit with
instructions, the time being divided between the mover of the motion
and those opposed to the motion.
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LEGISLATIVE REORGANIZATION (continued)
By a voice vote, the House agreed to an amendment by Mr. Thempson of
Georgia that calls for five copies of each amendment offered in the
Committee of the Whole be available to each committee table and one
copy to each cloak room.
Thursday, July 30, 1970
VETERANS' DISABILITY COMPENSATION
The House agreed to Senate amendments to the House amendment to S. 3348,
to increase the rates of compensation for disabled veterans, clearing
the measure for the President.
DEFENSE PRODUCTION ACT
By a voice vote, the House passed H. J. Res. 1336, to extend the
effectiveness of the Defense Production Act of 1950 to August 15, 1970.
RAILROAD RETIREMENT ACT
By a record vote of 343 yeas, the House agreed to the conference report
on H.R. 15733, to provide a temporary 15-percent increase in annuities,
to change for a temporary period the method of computing interest on
investments of the railroad retirement accounts, clearing the neasure
for the White House.
HEALTH TRAINING PROGRAMS
RULE
By a voice vote, the House adopted H. Res. 1130 providing one hour
of open debate.
PASSAGE
By a record vote of 343 yeas to 1 nay, the House passed H.R. 13100,
to extend for 3 years the programs of assistance for training in
the allied health professions.
This passage was subsequently vacated and S. 3566, a similar Senate-
passed bill was passed in lieu after being amended to contain the
language of the House bill as passed. Agreed to amend the title
of the bill.
MENTAL RETARDATION FACILITIES
RULE
By a voice vote, the House adopted H. Res. 1131 providing one hour
of open debate.
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MENTAL RETARDATION FACILITIES (continued)
PASSAGE
By a record vote of 338 yeas, the House passed H.R. 14237, to amend
the Mental Retardation Facilities and Community Mental Health
Centers Construction Act of 1963.
Subsequently, this passage was vacated, and S. 2846, a similar
Senate-passed bill was passed in lieu after being amended to
contain the language of the House bill as passed. Agreed to
amend the title of the bill.
TVA BONDS
RULE
By a voice vote, the House adopted H. Res. 1150 providing one hour
open debate.
PASSAGE
By a voice vote, the House passed H.R. 18104, to increase the amount
of bonds which may be issued by the Tennessee Valley Authority.
YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS
The House agreed to the conference report on S. 1076, to establish'
a pilot program in the Departments of the Interior and Agriculture
designated as the Youth Conservation Corps; and returned the measure
to the Senate for further action.
LEGISLATIVE APPROPRIATIONS
The House agreed to the conference report on H.R. 16915, making appro-
priations for the legislative branch for fiscal year 1971.
Friday, July 31, 1970
DEFENSE PRODUCTION ACT
RULE
By a voice vote on Thursday, July 30, the House adopted H. Res. 1168,
providing two hours of open debate on H.R. 17880, to amend the De-
fense Production Act of 1950.
PASSAGE
By a record vote of 257 yeas to 19 nays, the House passed H.R. 17880,
to amend the Defense Production Act of 1950.
Subsequently, this passage was vacated and S. 3302, a similar Senate-
passed measure was passed in lieu after being amended to contain
the language of the House bill as passed.
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DEFENSE PRODUCTION ACT (continued)
RECOMMIT
By a record vote of 11 yeas to 270 nays, the House rejected a motion
by Mr. Blackburn to recommit the bill to the Committee on Banking
and Currency with instructions to report it back forthwith con-
taining an amendment that would mandate a freeze on prices. rents,
wages, and salaries to levels prevailing on May 25, 1970, also
authorizes not to exceed $2 billion to carry out the provisions
of the wage-price freeze.
Monday, August 3, 1970
HOUSE CONSIDERED THE CONSENT CALENDAR
SUSPENSIONS (4 BILLS)
The House voted to suspend the rules and pass the following bills:
H.R. 18260, to authorize the Secretary of Health, Education, and
Welfare to establish educational programs to encourage understand-
ing of policies and support of activities designed to preserve and
enhance environmental quality and maintain ecological balance
(passed by a record vote of 288 yeas to 28 nays.)
H.R. 11032, to prohibit the use of interstate facilities, including
the mails, for the transportation of salacious advertising (passed
by a record vote of 322 yeas to 4 nays.)
S. 2484, to authorize marketing agreements providing for the ad-
vertising of papayas (passed by a voice vote.)
Suspension Failed:
By a record vote of 145 yeas to 184 nays, the House failed to suspend
the rules and pass H.R. 2076, relating to withholding, for purposes
of the income tax imposed by certain cities, on the compensation
of Federal employees.
NARROWS UNIT
RULE
By a voice vote the House adopted H. Res. 1110, providing one hour
open debate.
PASSAGE
By a voice vote the House passed H.R. 6715, to authorize the Secretary
of the Interior to construct, operate, and maintain the Narrows unit,
Missouri River Basin project, Colorado.
Subsequently this passage was vacated and S. 3547, a similar Senate-
passed measure, was passed in lieu after being amended to contain
the language of the House bill as passed.
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Tuesday, August 4, 1970
CAMPAIGN EXPENDITURES
The House agreed, by voice vote, to H. Res. 1062. authorizing the
Speaker of the House of Representatives to appoint a special com-
mittee to investigate and report on campaign expenditures of candi-
dates for the House of Representatives.
The Speaker appointed as members of the Special Committee to In-
vestigate Campaign Expenditures: Representatives O'Neill of
Massachusetts, chairman; Smith of Iowa, Anderson of Tennessee,
Devine, and Kyl.
AGRICULTURE ACT
RULE
By a voice vote the House adopted H. Res. 1165, providing four
hours of open debate.
The House concluded all general debate on H.R. 18546, Agriculture
Act of 1970. The first title of the bill was read and open for
amendments when the Committee of the Whole rose. Proceedings
under the 5-minute rule will continue tomorrow.
BANKRUPTCY LAWS
The Speaker appointed as members of the Commission on the Bankruptcy
Laws: Representatives Rogers of Colorado and Wiggins, on the part
of the House.
Wednesday, August 5, 1970
DEFENSE PRODUCTION ACT
The House insisted on its amendment to S. 3302, to amend the Defense
Production Act of 1950; and agreed to a conference asked by the
Senate. Appointed as conferees: Representatives Patman, Sullivan,
Reuss, Ashley, Widnall, Mize, and Blackburn.
AGRICULTURE ACT
PASSAGE
By a record vote of 212 yeas to 171 nays, the House passed H.R. 18546,
the Agriculture Act of 1970.
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AGRICULTURE ACT (continued)
RECOMMIT
By a record vote of 167 yeas to 218 nays, the House rejected a
motion by Mr. Teague of California to recommit the bill to the
Committee on Agriculture with instructions to report it back
forthwith containing an amendment that would strike out titles
I (payment limitation), IV (wheat), V (feed grains), VI (cotton),
and VIII (miscellaneous provisions).
Prior to final passage, the House rejected by a teller vote of
134 yeas to 161 nays, a substitute amendment by Mr. Findley
to the committee amendment designed to reduce payment limita-
tion to $20,000 per year per crop; also bars evasion of that
limitation.
Thursday, August 6, 1970
NATIONAL PARK CENTENNIAL COMMISSION
The Speaker appointed as members of the National Park Centennial Com-
mission, on the part of the House, Representatives Rogero of Colorado,
Olsen, Saylor, and Skubitz.
COAST GUARD BOARD OF VISITORS
The Speaker appointed Representative Monagan as a member of the Board
of Visitors to the Coast Guard Academy, to fill the existing vacancy
thereon.
HOSPITAL PERSONNEL
The House insisted on its amendments to S. 3586, Health Training Im-
provement Act of 1970; and agreed to a conference asked by the Senate.
Appointed as conferees: Representatives Staggers, Jarman, Rogers of
Florida, Springer, and Nclsen.
MENTAL RETARDATION
The House insisted on its amendments to S. 2846, to assist the States
in developing a plan for the provision of comprehensive services to
persons afflicted by mental retardation; and agreed to a conference
asked by the Senate. Appointed as conferees: Representatives Staggers,
Jarman, Rogers of Florida, and Nelsen.
POSTAL REFORM
By a record vote of 339 yeas to 29 nays, with 1 voting "present, the
House agreed to the conference report on H.R. 17070, the Postal Re-
organization and Salary Adjustment Act of 1970, clearing the measure
for the White House.
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Thursday, August 6, 1970 (continued)
RAILROAD SAFETY
RULE
By a voice vote, the House adopted H. Res. 1139, providing two hours
of open debate.
PASSAGE
By a record vote of 358 yeas, the House passed S. 1933, to provide
for Federal railroad safety and hazardous materials control.
Monday, August 10, 1970
EQUAL RIGHTS FOR WOMEN
MOTION TO DISCHARGE
By a record vote of 332 yeas to 22 nays, the House agreed to a
motion by Mrs. Griffiths to discharge the Committee on the Judiciar
from further consideration of H. J. Res. 264, proposing an Amend-
ment to the Constitution relative to equal rights for men and women.
PASSAGE
By a record vote of 346 yeas to 15 nays, the House passed II. J. Res.
264, proposing an Amendment to the Constitution relative to equal
rights for men and women.
RECOMMIT
By a record vote of 26 yeas to 344 nays, the House rejected a motion
by Mr. McCulloch to recommit the bill to the Committee on the
Judiciary to hold prompt hearings.
D. C. LEGISLATION
By a record vote of 338 yeas to 23 nays, the House passed H.R. 18619,
the District of Columbia Delegates Act.
By a record vote of 300 yeas to 57 nays, the House passed H.R. 18725,
to establish a Commission on the Organization of the Government of
the District of Columbia.
LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND ACT
RULE
By a voice vote the House adopted H. Res. 1149, providing one hour of
open debate.
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LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND ACT (continued)
PASSAGE
By a voice vote, the House passed H.R. 15913, to amend the Land and
Water Conservation Fund Act.
Prior to final passage, by a voice vote the House passed a substitute
by Mr. Brooks for the committee amendment to H.R. 15913.
PROGRAM AHEAD
Tuesday, August 11, 1970, and Balance of Week
H.R. 18434 - Political Broadcasting Amendments
(OPEN RULE - TWO HOURS OF DEBATE)
H.R. 18110 - Comprehensive Health Planning and Services Act
(OPEN RULE - ONE HOUR OF DEBATE)
H.R. 17570 - Heart Disease, Cancer, Stroke, and Kidney Disease Amendments
(OPEN RULE - ONE HOUR OF DEBATE)
H.R. 8298 - Water Carrier Mixing Rule
(OPEN RULE - TWO HOURS OF DEBATE)
H.R. 17809 - Prevailing Rate Pay System for Government Employees
(OPEN RULE - TWO HOURS OF DEBATE
H.R. 18185 - Urban Mass Transportation Assistance Act
(SUBJECT TO A RULE BEING GRANTED)
H.R. 17795 - Emergency Community Facilities Act
(OPEN RULE - ONE HOUR OF DEBATE)
H.R. 17654 - Legislative Reorganization Act of 1970
(CONTINUE CONSIDERATION)
H.R. 18583 - Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act
(SUBJECT TO A RULE BEING GRANTED)
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