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These documents were scanned from Box R33 of the Gerald R. Ford Congressional Papers at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.
HOUSE ACTION, PERIOD JANUARY 3, 1973 THROUGH JANUARY 25, 1973
GERALD FORD LIBRARY
Wednesday, January 3, 1973
ELECTION OF SPEAKER
By a record vote of 236 to 188, with 2 voting "present," Carl Albert
was elected Speaker of the House of Representatives over Gerald R.
Ford.
Representative Patman administered the oath of office to the Speaker,
who subsequently administered the oath of office to Members-elect
present en bloc.
LOUISIANA VACANCY
The House agreed to H. Res. 1, relating to the representation from
the Second Congressional District in the State of Louisiana; directing
the Speaker to notify the Governor of the State of Louisiana of the
absence of Representative-elect Hale Boggs, so that appropriate measures
to fill this vacancy may be undertaken by the Governor.
Subsequently, the Speaker appointed certain Members of the House to
attend the Memorial Mass and Tribute for the Honorable Hale Boggs,
the majority leader in the 92d Congress and a Representative-elect
from the Second Congressional District of Louisiana to the 93d
Congress.
PARTY LEADERS
It was announced that Representatives O'Neill and Gerald R. Ford had
been selected as majority and minority leaders, respectively.
HOUSE OFFICERS
The House agreed to H. Res. 2, electing the following officers of the
House of Representatives: W. Pat Jennings, Clerk; Kenneth R. Harding,
Sergeant at Arms; William M. Miller, Doorkeeper; Robert V. Rota,
Postmaster; and Rev. Edward G. Latch, D.D., Chaplain.
NOTIFY SENATE
By a voice vote, the House agreed to H. Res. 3, to inform the Senate
that a quorum of the House had assembled and had elected Carl Albert,
a Representative from the State of Oklahoma, Speaker, and W. Pat
Jennings, a citizen of the Commonwealth of Virginia, Clerk.
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FORD
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Wednesday, January 3, 1973 (continued)
NOTIFY PRESIDENT
By a voice vote, the House agreed to H. Res. 4, authorizing the Speaker
to appoint a committee of two Members to join with a like committee
of the Senate to notify the President that a quorum of each House has
been assembled and that Congress is ready to receive any communications
he may be pleased to make. Subsequently, the Speaker appointed Repre-
sentatives O'Neill and Gerald R. Ford to the committee.
INFORM PRESIDENT
By a voice vote, the House agreed to H. Res. 5, authorizing the Clerk
of the House to inform the President that the House of Representatives
has elected Carl Albert, a Representative from the State of Oklahoma,
Speaker; and W. Pat Jennings, a citizen of the Commonwealth of Virginia,
Clerk of the House of Representatives.
HOUSE RULES
By a voice vote, the House agreed to H. Res. 6, adoption of the Rules
of the House of Representatives for the 93rd Congress. Agreed to move
the previous question by a record vote of 208 yeas to 204 nays.
MINORITY EMPLOYEES
By a voice vote, the House agreed to H. Res. 7, announcing the selection
and fixing the salaries of the following minority employees: Joe
Bartlett, Robert T. Hartmann, William R. Bonsell, Tommy Lee Winebrenner,
Walter P. Kennedy, and John J. Williams.
GRATUITY
By a voice vote, the House agreed to H. Res. 8, paying from the con-
tingent fund of the House a gratuity to Corinne C. Boggs and compensa-
tion to assistants of the late Hale Boggs.
GRATUITY
By a voice vote, the House agreed to H. Res. 9, paying from the con-
tingent fund of the House a gratuity to Margaret J. Begich, and compensa-
tion to clerical assistants of the late Nick Begich.
ELECTORAL COUNT
By a voice vote, the House agreed to S. Con. Res. 1, to provide for a
joint session on January 6, 1973, for the opening and counting of the
votes of the electors of the several States for President and Vice
President. Representatives Hays and Devine were designated by the
Speaker to act as tellers.
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FORD
Wednesday, January 3, 1973 (continued)
SERALD
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INAUGURAL COMMITTEE
By a voice vote, the House agreed to H. Con. Res. 1, making the neces-
sary arrangements for the inauguration of the President-elect and
Vice President-elect of the United States. The Speaker appointed
Representatives Gerald R. Ford and O'Neill, along with the Speaker
to serve on the committee.
HOUSE RECORDS
By a voice vote, the House agreed to H. Res. 12, relative to compliance
with subpenas duces tecum in connection with House records, documents,
and papers.
COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
The Speaker announced that on November 27, 1972, he appointed as members
of the Joint Committee to Review Operation of Budget Ceiling and To
Recommend Procedures for Improving Congressional Control Over Budgetary
Outlay and Receipt Totals, the following members of the Committee on
Ways and Means: Representatives Ullman, Burke of Massachusetts,
Griffiths, Rostenkowski, Schneebeli, Collier, and Broyhill; and the
following members of the Committee on Appropriations: Representatives
Mahon, Whitten, Rooney of New York, Sikes, Cederberg, Rhodes, and Davis
of Wisconsin; and Representatives Reuss and Broyhill of North Carolina.
Also on November 27, 1972, he appointed as members of the National
Study Commission Under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amend-
ments of 1972, the following members of the Committee on Public Works:
Representatives Blatnik, Jones of Alabama, Wright, Harsha, and Grover.
BUDGET--ECONOMIC REPORT
By a voice vote, the House passed H. J. Res. 1, extending the time within
which the President may transmit the Budget Message and the Economic
Report to the Congress and extending the time within which the Joint
Economic Committee shall file its report.
MINORITY WHIP
It was announced that Representative Arends had been selected as minority
whip.
REPORTER OF DEBATES
By a voice vote, the House agreed to H. Res. 13, providing for an addi-
tional official reporter of debate.
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GERALD FORD LIBRARY
Wednesday, January 3, 1973 (continued)
CONDOLENCE RESOLUTION
By a voice vote, the House agreed to H. Res. 14, expressing the con-
dolences of the House on the death of former President Harry S. Truman.
CONDOLENCE RESOLUTION
By a voice vote, the House agreed to H. Res. 15, expressing the con-
dolences of the House on the death of Representative Nick Begich.
CONDOLENCE RESOLUTION
By a voice vote, the House agreed to H. Res. 16, expressing the con-
dolences of the House on the death of Representative George W. Collins.
Saturday, January 6, 1973
MEMBER SWORN
Representative Smith of New York presented himself in the Well of the
House and the Speaker administered the Oath of Office.
MAJORITY WHIP
It was announced that Representative McFall has been selected Majority
Whip.
ELECTORAL COUNT
Pursuant to S. Con. Res. 1, the House and the Senate met in joint session
and counted the votes cast by the electors for President and Vice
President of the United States of America. The count disclosed the
following votes cast for President: Richard M. Nixon, 520; George
McGovern, 17; and John Hospers, 1.
The count disclosed the following votes cast for Vice President:
Spiro T. Agnew, 520; R. Sargent Shriver, 17; and Theodora Nathan, 1.
Representatives Hays and Devine, on the part of the House, and Senators
Cook and Cannon on the part of the Senate, served as tellers.
CLERK'S COUNSEL
By a voice vote, the House agreed to H. Res. 92, authorizing the Clerk
of the House to appoint and fix compensation of special counsel in
suits against the Clerk under the Federal Corrupt Practices Act, 1925,
or the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971.
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Saturday, January 6, 1973
FORD LIBRARY & CERALD
GRATUITY
By a voice vote, the House agreed to H. Res. 93, providing for payment
from the contingent fund of a gratuity to the widow of Representative-
elect George W. Collins of Illinois, and for retention on clerk-hire
rolls of clerical assistants to the late George W. Collins.
MEMORIAL SERVICES
By a voice vote, the House agreed to H. Res. 94, authorizing the Speaker
to appoint a committee of Members to attend the memorial services for
the Honorable Nick Begich. Subsequently, the Speaker appointed
Representatives Blatnik, Camp, Howard, and Roncalio.
COMMITTEE ELECTIONS
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS MAJORITY ELECTIONS
By a voice vote, the House agreed to H. Res. 95, electing certain
majority Members to membership on the Committee on Appropriations.
COMMITTEE ON RULES MAJORITY ELECTIONS
By a voice vote the House agreed to H. Res. 96, electing certain
majority Members to membership on the Committee on Rules.
COMMITTEE ON HOUSE ADMINISTRATION MAJORITY ELECTIONS
By a voice vote, the House agreed to H. Res. 97, electing certain
majority Members to membership on the Committee on House Administration.
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS MINORITY ELECTIONS
By a voice vote, the House agreed to H. Res. 98, electing certain
minority Members to membership on the Committee on Appropriations.
COMMITTEE ON RULES MINORITY ELECTIONS
By a voice vote, the House agreed to H. Res. 99, electing certain
minority Members to membership on the Committee on Rules.
COMMITTEE ON HOUSE ADMINISTRATION MINORITY ELECTIONS
By a voice vote, the House agreed to H. Res. 100, electing certain
minority Members to membership on the Committee on House Adminis-
tration.
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Tuesday, January 9, 1973
FORD LIBRARY "y GERALD
MEMBERS SWORN
Representatives Griffiths, Ruppe, and Whalen, presented themselves
in the Well of the House, and the Speaker administered the Oath of
Office.
HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING COMMISSION
The Speaker appointed Representatives Gerald R. Ford and O'Neill to
serve along with the Speaker as members of the House Office Build-
ing Commission.
Thursday, January 11, 1973
MEMBER SWORN
Representative Badillo presented himself in the Well of the House and
the Speaker administered the Oath of Office.
PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGE -- ECONOMIC POLICY
The House received and read a message from the President outlining
steps being taken to combat inflation and a legislative proposal
to continue the Economic Stabilization Act for another year--referred
to the Committee on Banking and Currency. (H. Doc. 93-42)
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
The Majority Whip announced the recess schedule for the first session
of the 93rd Congress:
Lincoln's Birthday (Monday, February 12) From conclusion of busi-
ness on Friday, February 9 until noon on Monday, February 19.
Washington's Birthday (Monday, February 19) Reading of the Farewell
Address only.
Easter (Sunday, April 22) From conclusion of business on Thursday,
April 19 until noon on Monday, April 30.
Memorial Day (Monday, May 28) From conclusion of business Thursday,
May 24, until noon on Tuesday, May 29.
Fourth of July (Wednesday, July 4) From conclusion of business Friday,
June 29, until noon on Thursday, July 5.
August recess--From conclusion of business Friday, August 3 until noon
Wednesday, September 5.
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FORD
Thursday, January 11, 1973 (continued)
SENALD
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HOLIDAY SCHEDULE (continued)
The House will be in session the first and third Fridays of every
month if legislation is available prior to the August recess.
The House will be in session every Friday after Labor Day.
Further recesses will be announced after Labor Day.
Monday, January 15, 1973
BUDGET--ECONOMIC REPORT
The House concurred in the amendment of the Senate with an amendment
to H. J. Res. 1, extending the time within which the President may
transmit the Budget Message and the Economic Report to the Congress
and extending the time within which the Joint Economic Committee
shall file its report, and send the measure to the Senate for fur-
ther action.
MEMBER SWORN
The House agreed to H. Res. 129, accepting the oath of office administered
to Edith Green, pursuant to H. Res. 11, 93d Congress.
ELECTRONIC VOTING
The Speaker announced that the House will begin the use of electronic
voting on Tuesday, January 23.
COMMITTEE FUNDS
The House agreed to H. Res. 130, authorizing funds for House committees
from January 3, 1973 to March 31, 1973.
CAMPAIGN EXPENDITURES
The House agreed to H. Res. 131, extending the Special Committee to
Investigate Campaign Expenditures until January 31, 1973.
Thursday, January 18, 1973
INAUGURATION DAY
The House agreed to H. Res. 138, providing that the House will meet at
10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 20, 1973, and proceed in a body to the
East Front of the Capitol to attend the inauguration ceremonies, and
at the conclusion of the inaugural ceremonies the House will stand in
adjournment until Monday, January 22, 1973, at 12 o'clock noon,
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Thursday, January 18, 1973 (continued)
TORB LIBRARY & GERALD
ASTRONAUTS
It was made in order for the Speaker to call a recess at any time
on Monday, January 22, 1973, for the purpose of receiving the
Apollo XVII Astronauts.
Saturday, January 20, 1973
INAUGURATION CEREMONIES
Pursuant to H. Res. 138, the House met at 10:30 a.m., and proceeded
in a body led by Speaker Pro Tempore Patman, to the inauguration
ceremonies.
Monday, January 22, 1973
APOLLO XVII ASTRONAUTS
The House received Apollo XVII Astronauts Cernan, Evans, and Schmitt,
who addressed Congress briefly.
Tuesday, January 23, 1973
SMITHSONIAN BOARD OF REGENTS
The Speaker appointed Representatives Mahon, Rooney of New York, and
Minshall as members of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Insti-
tution.
INTERNATIONAL CLERGY WEEK
By a voice vote, the House passed H. J. Res. 163, designating the week
commencing January 28, 1973, as "International Clergy Week in the
United States, " clearing the measure for Senate action.
PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGE
Read a message from the President officially informing Congress of the
death of former President Lyndon B. Johnson.
FORMER PRESIDENT JOHNSON
The House passed H. Con. Res. 90, authorizing the remains of former
President Lyndon B. Johnson to lie in state in the rotunda of the
Capitol.
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Tuesday, January 23, 1973 (continued)
GERALD
LIBRARY
CONDOLENCE RESOLUTION
By a voice vote, the House agreed to H. Res. 152, expressing the con-
dolences of the House on the death of former President Lyndon B.
Johnson.
Wednesday, January 24, 1973
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK
The House passed, by a voice vote, H. J. Res. 136, to provide for the
designation of the week of February 11 to 17, 1973, as "National
Vocational Education Week. "
FUNERAL SERVICES
The Speaker appointed the entire membership of the House to attend
funeral services for former President Johnson to be held in the rotunda
of the Capitol and at the National City Christian Church in Washington.
The Speaker appointed several Members to attend funeral services in
Texas.
COMMITTEE SIZE
The House agreed to H. Res. 158, changing the size of certain standing
committees of the House for the 93rd Congress.
COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP (Majority)
The House agreed to H. Res. 159, electing Members, Delegates, and Resident
Commissioner to standing committees of the House of Representatives.
COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP (Minority)
The House agreed to H. Res. 160, election of Republican Members to
Standing Committees of the House of Representatives.
PROGRAM FOR FRIDAY
By unanimous consent, the House will meet on Friday, January 26. There
is no legislative business scheduled.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 27, 1973
Dear Jerry:
The President wanted me to thank you
for presenting him with the scroll at
yesterday's Republican Leaders meeting
from Mrs. Daniel Storts.
Needless to say, the President will be
sending his thanks directly to Mrs.
Storts and I appreciate your bringing
the scroll to his attention.
Sincerely,
GERALD RL LIBRARY FORD
Bill
William E. Timmons
Assistant to the President
Honorable Gerald Ford
House of Representatives
Washington, D. C.
Thank you
3/23/73
Gave story to Rahlien
Balsden at 456-6786
she had called to say they
couldnt find scroll
January 26, 1973
MINORITY LEADER
United States
house of Representatibes
FROM J. M. ,Jr. Hewgley,Jr.
1207 Philtower Building
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103
FORDS & LIBRARY
Mrs. Daniel Storts
Co-Chairman
Oklahoma Physicians to Re-Elect
the President
2995 East 57th Place
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74105
CONGRESSMAN GERALD R. FORD
OFFICE OF THE MINORITY LEADER
ROOM H-230, U. S. CAPITOL
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20515
gave the scroll to Mr. Ford to
present to the President.
Nov. 8, 1972
(anne thanked them from Mr. Ford)
PARCEL POST
CONTENTS: MERCHANDISE
RETURN REQUESTED
TO
Also sent copy of Fall 1972 issue of The
Saturday Evening Post to be autographed by
the President for: Mr. Clement Thorp, 2238
Dexter, Apt. 103, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103
Also sent package for the President (wrapped
in red paper with blue and white bow)
(See attached re elephant tie which was in
the package.)
Jan. 29, 1973
Kay (Kay x Bulow 2706 in Bill
Timmons'
office)
Needs more information regarding the tie
with elephants. GRF took it with him last
Friday morning with the scroll and magazine.
The tie is blue, yellow, red & white and is
in a box from Higbee's Department Store.
That is the only identification they have.
Do we know who gave it to GRF for presenta-
tion to the President?
Betty Neta Wish
cong. masher (Ohio)
P.S. I told Kay I would check and let her
know.
Mrs. President Steven O.Luzsicza
Repear you
Erie county
414 Sateway
Huron, Ohio 44839
MINORITY LEADER
United States
house of Representatives
Cong. Charles (X53401) Masher
GRF spoke in Sandusky
# at a dinner meeting
of sandusky Republican
presented with one of there
organization He (GRF) was
ties + was asked if they
gave him one for the Pres,
would he deliver it
He said "yes."
Cong masher was quen
the assignment of getting
this tie to GRF for presenta-
tion to the President, He
thought there was an accompany
ing letter addressed to.
the President from the
lady who sent the
tie. He will get me
her name + address.
GERALD R. FORD