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These documents were scanned from Box 107 of the Robert T. Hartmann Papers at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library. GEHALD A FORD LIBRARY Run Down for White House Leadership meeting Jan. 2, 1971 (did not have meeting- - mailed to original to Bill Jimmons. Capies sent GOP House Leadership) MEMORANDUM JANUARY 13, 1971 TO: Congressman Ford FROM: Neta I have mailed the original of this to Bill Timmons at the White House and sent copies to the GOP House Leadership. GENALD A FORD LIBRARY HOUSE ACTION, PERIOD DECEMBER 15, 1970 THROUGH JANUARY 2, 1971 Tuesday, December 15, 1970 THE HOUSE CONSIDERED THE PRIVATE CALENDAR CONVENING DATE By a voice vote, the House passed H. J. Res. 1416, fixing the time of assembly of the 92nd Congress - January 21, 1971. PRESIDENT'S ECONOMIC REPORT By a voice vote, the House passed H. J. Res. 1417, extending the dates for transmission to the Congress of the President's Economic Report and of the report of the Joint Economic Committee. SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS The House disagreed to the amendments of the Senate to H.R. 19928, making aupplemental appropriations for fiscal year 1971, and agreed to a con- ference asked by the Senate. Appointed as conferees: Representatives Mahon, Rooney of New York, Passman, Evins of Tennessee, Boland, Natcher, Flood, Steed, Hansen of Washington, Bow, Jonas, Rhodes, Michel, Conte, and Davis, of Wisconsin. TRANSPORTATION APPROPRIATIONS By a record vote of 319 yeas to 71 nays, the House agreed to the con- ference report on H.R. 17755, making appropriations for the Department of Transportation for fiscal year 1971. The House receded and concurred in Senate amendments Nos. 6, 12, 32, 44, and 45; receded and concurred with amendment in Senate amendment No. 14; and sent the measure to the Senate for further action. RECOMMIT By a voice vote, the House rejected a motion by Mr. Andrews of North Dakota to recommit the measure to the committee of conference. By a record vote of 205 yeas to 185 nays, the House agreed to move the previous question on a motion to recommit the conference report to the committee of conference. PRIVATE BILL--DELTA QUEEN By a record vote of 295 yeas to 73 nays, with 1 voting "present," the House agreed to a motion by Mr. Railsback to disagree to the amendments of the Senate to H.R. 6114, a private bill (Senate amendments allow the river boat Delta Queen to operate for another 3 years), and asked for a conference with the Senate. Appointed as conferees: Representatives Celler, Donohue, and McCulloch. or GERALD FORD LIBRARY -2- Tuesday, December 15, 1970 (continued) LABOR-HEW APPROPRIATIONS By a voice vote, the House agreed to the conference report on H.R. 18515, making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, and Health, Educa- tion, and Welfare for fiscal year 1971. The House receded and concurred to Senate amendments Nos. 25 and 62; receded and concurred with amend- ment to Senate amendments Nos. 1, 9, 59, and 66; and send the measure to the Senate for further action. FOREIGN AID APPROPRIATIONS The House considered the conference report on H.R. 17867, making appro- priations for foreign assistance for fiscal year 1971. By unanimous consent, the House agreed to postpone adoption of the report until tomorrow. Wednesday, December 16, 1970 FOREIGN AID By a record vote of 199 yeas to 151 nays, the House agreed to the confer- ence report on H.R. 17867, making appropriations for foreign assistance for fiscal year 1971. The House receded and concurred in Senate amend- ments Nos. 14 and 15; receded and concurred with amendment to Senate amendments No. 6, 17, and 24; and sent the measure to the Senate for further action. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS By a record vote of 327 yeas to 30 nays, with 2 voting "present," the House agreed to the conference report on H.R. 19590, making appropria- tions for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 1971. The House receded and concurred in Senate amendments Nos. 15, 18, 29, and 48; receded and concurred with amendment to Senate amendments Nos. 14, 26, 31, 49, and 53; and sent the measure to the Senate for further action. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS PACKAGING By a voice vote, the House agreed to the conference report on S. 2162, to provide for special packaging to protect children from serious personal injury or illness resulting from handling, using or ingesting household substances, clearing the measure for the President. WATER CARRIER MIXING RULE By a voice vote, the House agreed to the conference report on H.R. 8298, to amend section 303(b) of the Interstate Commerce Act to modernize certain restrictions upon the application and scope of the exemption provided therein, clearing the measure for the President. FORD R GENALD LIBRARY -3- Wednesday, December 16, 1970 (continued) BANK HOLDING COMPANIES By a record vote of 364 yeas to 4 nays, with 7 voting "present," the House agreed to the conference report on H.R. 6778, to amend the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, clearing the measure for Senate action. UNITED SEAMEN'S SERVICE The House agreed to the amendments of the Senate to H.R. 15549, to further the effectiveness of shipment of goods and supplies in foreign commerce by promoting the welfare of the U.S. merchant seamen through cooperation with the United Seamen's Service, clearing the measure for the President. FOOD STAMPS RULE By a voice vote, the House adopted H. Res. 1291, providing for two hours of open debate. PASSAGE By a record vote of 290 yeas to 68 nays, the House passed H.R. 13582, to amend the Food Stamp Act of 1964, as amended. RECOMMIT By a voice vote, the House rejected a motion by Mr. Goodling to recommit the bill to the Committee on Agriculture. The Foley substitute was offered which excluded provisions prohibiting free food stamps and requiring State tax; also modified the work requirement. The Abbitt substitute to the Foley substitute was the same as the committee bill except that it provided: a modified strikers pro- vision; updated State sharing provision by postponing the effective date by 1 year; and forbids unspent appropriations to be available from 1 year to the next (agreed to by a teller vote of 119 yeas to 116 nays). By a voice vote, the House agreed to an amendment by Mr. White to the Abbitt substitute that provides for food stamp coverage to migratory workers who are U.S. citizens. By a voice vote, the House rejected an amendment by Mr. Railsback to the Abbitt substitute that sought to strike out section requiring States to finance a portion of the amount by which the value of coupons issued to households exceeds the amount paid by such house- holds. (MORE) R. FORD GERALD LIBRARY -4- FOOD STAMPS (continued) By a teller vote of 133 yeas to 116 nays, the House agreed to the Foley substitute as amended by the Abbitt substitute. After the Committee of the Whole rose, on a request for a separate vote, the House rejected the Foley substitute as amended by the Abbitt sub- stitute (rejected by a record vote of 172 yeas to 183 nays), and the House passed the bill as reported by the Committee on Agriculture, but failed to consider the committee amendment. Thursday, December 17, 1970 FOREIGN AID The House disagreed to the amendment of the Senate to H.R. 9911, to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, and agreed to the conference asked by the Senate. Appointed as conferees: Representatives Morgan, Zablocki, Hays, Fountain, Adair, Mailliard, and Frelinghuysen. MILK, TOMATOES, POTATOES By a record vote of 214 yeas to 144 nays, the House agreed to a motion by Mr. Sisk to send to conference S. 1181, to provide for potato and tomato promotion programs. The House disagreed to the amendments of the Senate to the amendments of the House, and asked a conference with the Senate. Appointed as conferees: Representatives Poage, Foley, Vigorito, Sisk, Belcher, Teague of California, and Wampler. D. C. REVENUE The House disagreed to the amendment of the Senate to H.R. 19885, to pro- vide additional revenue for the District of Columbia; and agreed to the conference asked by the Senate. Appointed as conferees: Representatives McMillan, Abernethy, Fuqua, Cabell, Nelsen, Broyhill of Virginia, and Harsha. SAFE STREETS--CRIME CONTROL The House agreed to the conference report on H.R. 17825, to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, clearing the measure for Senate action. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY By a record vote of 308 yeas to 60 nays, the House agreed to the confer- ence report on S. 2193, Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1970, clearing the measure for the President. DELTA QUEEN The House agreed to the conference report on H.R. 6114, a private bill, clearing the measure for the President. FORD a. LIBRARY -5- Thursday, December 17, 1970 (continued) GOVERNMENT PAY By a record vote of 272 yeas to 89 nays, the House agreed to the con- ference report on H.R. 17809, to provide an equitable system for fixing and adjusting the rates of pay for prevailing rate employees of the Government, clearing the measure for the President. SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS By unanimous consent, it was made in order to consider the conference report on H.R. 19928, making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 1971, at any time after it has been filed. DISASTER RELIEF The House agreed to the conference report on S. 3619, to revise and ex- pand Federal programs for the relief from the effects of major disasters, clearing the measure for Senate action. SMITHSONIAN AUTHORIZATION The House agreed to the conference report on S. 704, to authorize additional appropriations to the Smithsonian Institution, clearing the measure for the White House. SCHOOL AID RULE By a voice vote, the House adopted H. Res. 1307, providing one hour of open debate. The House concluded all general debate on H.R. 19446, to assist school districts to meet special problems incident to desegregation, and the elimination, reduction, or prevention of racial isolation; and began reading the bill for amendment, but came to no resolution thereon. Proceedings under the 5-minute rule will continue tomorrow. Friday, December 18, 1970 FOOD STAMPS The House disagreed to the amendment of the Senate to H.R. 18582, to amend the Food Stamp Act of 1964, and agreed to the conference asked by the Senate. Appointed as conferees: Representatives Poage, McMillan, Abernethy, Abbitt, Belcher, Teague of California, and Wampler. RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AND LAND ACQUISITION The House agreed to the Senate amendments to the House amendment to S. 1, the proposed Uniform Relocation Assistance and Acquisition Policies Act, clearing the measure for the President. FORD of GERALO LIBRARY -6- Friday, December 18, 1970 (continued) RIVERS AND HARBORS--FLOOD CONTROL The House agreed to the conference report on H.R. 19877, Rivers and Harbors and Flood Control Act of 1970, clearing the measure for Senate action. FEDERAL-AID HIGHWAYS By a record vote of 319 yeas to 11 nays, the House agreed to the confer- ence report on H.R. 19504, to authorize appropriations for the con- struction of certain highways, sending the measure to the Senate for further action. CLEAN AIR ACT The House agreed to the conference report on H.R. 17255, to provide for a more effective program to improve the quality of the Nation's air, clearing the measure for the White House. ALCOHOLISM-ALCOHOL ABUSE RULE By a voice vote, the House adopted H. Res. 1301, providing one hour of open debate. PASSAGE By a voice vote, the House passed H.R. 18874, to provide a comprehensive Federal program for the prevention and treatment of alcohol abuse and alcoholism. Subsequently, this passage was vacated, and S. 3835, a similar Senate- passed bill was passed in lieu after being amended to contain the provisions of the House bill as passed. Prior to final passage, the House agreed to an amendment by Mr. Brown of Ohio designed to clarify the dismissal policy of Federal civilian employees under provisions of the bill. EMERGENCY HEALTH PERSONNEL RULE By a voice vote, the House adopted H. Res. 1302, providing two hours of open debate. PASSAGE By a voice vote, the House passed H.R. 19860, to authorize the assignment of commissioned officers of the Public Health Service to areas with critical medical manpower shortages. Subsequently, this passage was vacated, and S. 4106, a similar Senate-passed bill was passed in lieu after being amended to contain the language of the House bill as passed. FORD a LIBRAH -7- Friday, December 18, 1970 (continued) COFFEE RULE By a voice vote, the House adopted H. Res. 1295, providing one hour of open debate. PASSAGE By a voice vote, the House passed H.R. 19567, to continue until the close of September 30, 1973, the International Coffee Agreement Act of 1968. Saturday, December 19, 1970 HOUSING By a record vote of 168 yeas to 104 nays, the House agreed to the con- ference report on H.R. 19436, Housing and Urban Development Act of 1970, clearing the measure for the White House. INDIANS The House agreed to the conference report on H.R. 380, to repeal section 7 of the act of August 9, 1946 (60 Stat. 968), clearing the measure for the White House. FIREFIGHTERS RULE By a voice vote, the House adopted H. Res. 1310, providing one hour of open debate. PASSAGE By a record vote of 158 yeas to 104 nays, the House passed S. 578, to include firefighters within the provisions of section 8336(c) of title 5, U.S.C., relating to the retirement of Government employees engaged in certain hazardous occupations. RECOMMIT By a voice vote, the House rejected a motion by Mr. Scott to recommit the bill to the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. LIBRARY GERALD P FORD -8- Monday, December 21, 1970 SPEAKER'S MEDAL The House considered by unanimous consent and passed by voice vote, H. J. Res. 1420, authorizing Speaker John W. McCormack to accept and wear an award conferred by the Government of the Republic of Italy. THE HOUSE CONSIDERED THE CONSENT CALENDAR GREAT SEAL OF THE UNITED STATES The House agreed to the Senate amendments to H.R. 14645, to prohibit cer- tain uses of likenesses of the great seal of the United States, and of the seals of the President and Vice President, clearing the measure for the President. D. C. REVENUE By a voice vote, the House agreed to the conference report on H.R. 19885, to provide additional revenue for the District of Columbia, clearing the measure for Senate action. INVESTOR PROTECTION By a voice vote, the House agreed to the conference report on H.R. 19333, to provide greater protection for customers of registered brokers and dealers and members of national securities exchanges, clearing the measure for Senate action. RECESS AUTHORIZATION By unanimous consent it was made in order for the Speaker to call a recess at any time on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday, December 21 through 23. SOUTH PACIFIC COMMISSION The House agreed to the Senate amendment to H. J. Res. 1162, providing for membership and participation by the United States in the South Pacific Commission, clearing the measure for the President. SUSPENSIONS (3 BILLS) The House voted to suspend the rules and passed the following bills: Intergovernmental personnel: S. 11, proposed Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970, amended (by voice vote). Ammunition recordkeeping requirements: H.R. 14233, to modify ammunition recordkeeping requirements, amended (by a record vote of 246 yeas to 59 nays). (MORE) GERALD R. FORD LIBRARY -9- SUSPENSIONS (continued) CIA retirement: S. 4571, to amend the Central Intelligence Agency Re- tirement Act of 1964 for certain employees. INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS The House disagreed to the amendments of the Senate to H.R. 18306, to authorize U.S. participation in increases in the resources of certain international financial institutions, and asked a conference with the Senate. Appointed as conferees: Representatives Barrett, Reuss, Ashley, Moorhead, Widnall, Stanton, and Brown of Michigan. U.N. HEADQUARTERS EXPANSION RULE By a record vote of 189 yeas to 107 nays, the House adopted H. Res. 1308, providing one hour of open debate. PASSAGE By a record vote of 152 yeas to 134 nays, the House passed H.J. Res. 1146, authorizing a grant to defray a portion of the cost of expanding the U.N. National Headquarters in the United States. Subsequently, this passage was vacated, and S.J. Res. 173, an identical Senate-passed measure, was passed in lieu, clearing the measure for the White House. RECOMMIT By a record vote of 124 yeas to 168 nays, the House rejected a motion by Mr. Gross to recommit the measure to the Committee on Foreign Affairs with instructions to report it back forthwith containing an amendment that would stop the $20 million Federal contribution until such time as all delinquent dues of member nations are paid in full. While in the Committee of the Whole, the same amendment was rejected by a divi- sion vote of 34 yeas to 61 nays. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE By a record vote of 147 yeas to 84 nays, the House agreed to a motion by Mr. Perkins that the House resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole for the further -consideration of H.R. 19446, to assist school districts to meet special problems incident to desegregation, and the elimination, re- duction, or prevention of racial isolation. SCHOOL AID Pursuant to the above item, the House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole for further consideration of H.R. 19446, when a preferential motion was offered by Mr. Bow, and subsequently agreed to by a teller vote of 82 yeas to 77 nays, that the Committee rise and report the bill (MORE) FORD A GERÁLO LIBRARY -10- SCHOOL AID (continued) back with the recommendation that the enacting clause be stricken out; when back in the House, rejected the preferential motion by a record vote of 109 yeas to 130 nays; so the House resolved itself back into the Committee of the Whole for further consideration of H.R. 19446, and agreed to limit all debate to 25 minutes by a teller vote of 90 yeas to 84 nays. PASSAGE By a record vote of 159 yeas to 77 nays, the House passed H.R. 19446, to assist school districts to meet special problems incident to de- segregation, and the elimination, reduction, or prevention of racial isolation. RECOMMIT By a voice vote, the House rejected a motion by Mr. Collins to recommit the bill to the Committee on Education and Labor. Tuesday, December 22, 1970 SPEAKER McCORMACK RULE By a voice vote, the House adopted H. Res. 1309, providing one hour of open debate. PASSAGE By a record vote of 218 yeas to 69 nays, the House agreed to H. Res. 1238, relating to the Speaker of the House of Representatives in the 91st Congress. Prior to final passage, the House agreed to amends by Mr. Hays that struck out provisions providing for telephone allowance; that struck out provisions providing for stamp allowance; and that reduces the salaries of the employees. D. C. PSYCHOLOGY The House insisted on its amendments to S. 1626, to regulate the practice of psychology in the District of Columbia, and agreed to the conference asked by the Senate. Appointed as conferees: Representatives McMillan, Fuqua, Cabell, Nelsen, Broyhill of Virginia, and Winn. RAIL SERVICE RULE By e. record vote of 263 yeas to 30 nays with 1 voting "present" the House adopted H. Res. 1315, providing one hour of open debate. FORD R. GENALO LIBRARY -11- RAIL SERVICE (continued) PASSAGE By a record vote of 165 yeas to 121 nays, with 2 voting "present," the House passed H.R. 19953, Emergency Rail Services Act of 1970. RECOMMIT By a voice vote, the House rejected a motion by Mr. Brown of Ohio to recommit the bill to the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. FOREIGN AID By a voice vote, the House agreed to the conference report on H.R. 19911, to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, clearing the measure for the President. CONTRACEPTIVE MATERIALS The House agreed to the Senate amendment to H.R. 4605, to remove the pro- hibitions against importing, transporting, and mailing in the U.S. mails articles for preventing conception, and advertisements with respect to such articles, clearing the measure for the President. STETHOSCOPE PARTS The House agreed to the Senate amendment to H.R. 7311, to provide that the rate of duty on stethoscope parts shall be the same as the stethoscope, clearing the measure for the President. DISTILLED SPIRITS The House agreed to the Senate amendment to H.R. 10517, to amend certain provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 relating to distilled spirits, clearing the measure for the President. CHRISTMAS ADJOURNMENT The House agreed to S. Con. Res. 87, providing for the adjournment of Congress. Prior to passage, the House agreed to an amendment by Mr. Albert that provides for the return of the House on Tuesday, December 29 in lieu of Monday, December 28. SHRIMP VESSELS The House agreed to the Senate amendments to H.R. 16745, to exempt shrimp vessels from the duty imposed on repairs made to, and repair parts and equipments purchased for, U.S. vessels in foreign countries, clearing the measure for the President. GERALD LIBRARY P FORD -12- EXPORTED AIRCRAFT The House agreed to the Senate amendment to H.R. 17068, to provide for a partial exemption from duty for aircraft manufactured or produced in the United States with the use of foreign components imported under temporary importation bond; with an amendment. Agreed to the amend- ment of the Senate to the title of the bill. MANUFACTURERS' CLAIMS The House agreed to the Senate amendment to H.R. 17473, to extend the period of time for filing certain manufacturers' claims for floor stocks refunds under section 209(b) of the Excise Tax Reduction Act of 1965: with an amendment. Agreed to the amendment of the Senate to the title of the bill. WAYS AND MEANS By unanimous consent the House considered and passed the following bills from the Committee on Ways and Means: Cement mixers: H.R. 17658, floor stock refunds in the case of cement mixers. Liability: H.R. 19774, relieving spouses of liability arising from joint income tax returns in certain cases. Real property: H.R. 19790, income tax treatment of certain sales of real property by a corporation. Internal Revenue Code: H.R. 19686, amending section 367 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954. Beer: H.R. 6562, amending certain provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 relating to beer. Stock: H.R. 17984, amending section 905 of the Tax Reform Act of 1969, relating to redemption of stock. Moving expenses: H.R. 17917, to amend the Tax Reform Act of 1969 with respect to moving expenses. Securities: H.R. 19369, to amend section 165(g) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, relating to treatment of losses on worthless securities. Corporate reorganizations: H.R. 19562, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 in relation to corporate reorganizations. Internal Revenue Code: H.R. 18549, to amend sections 902(b) and 902(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954. Aircraft: H.R. 17988, to allow aircraft to be leased for temporary use outside the United States without recapture of investment credit. GERALD R. FORD LIBRANY -13- WAYS AND MEANS (continued) Investment income: H.R. 19627, to amend section 1372 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 relating to passive investment income. Assets: H.R. 6742, providing a longer period of time for disposition of certain assets in the case of regulated investment companies furnishing capital to development companies. Tread rubber: H.R. 18251, to provide refunds in the case of certain uses of tread rubber. Wagering taxes: H.R. 322, to modify the provisions relating to taxes on wagering to insure the constitutional rights of taxpayers. Cuban property: H.R. 18693, to amend section (i) of the Internal Revenue Code (relating to certain property confiscated by Cuba). Almond groves: H.R. 19242, to amend section 278 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to extend its application from citrus groves to almond groves. Renegotiation Act: H.R. 19566, to amend the Renegotiation Act of 1951. Insurance: H.R. 19881, consolidated returns of life insurance companies. Customs: H.R. 19391, administrative review of customs decisions. Rubber: H.R. 19526, to eliminate the duty now applicable to natural rubber containing fillers, extenders, etc. Tariff: H.R. 7626, tariff classification of certain sugars, sirups, and molasses. Bicycle parts: H.R. 19670, suspension of duties on certain bicycle parts and accessories until the close of December 31, 1973. Upholstery: H.R. 10875, duty-free importation of upholstery regulators, upholsterer's regulating needles, and upholsterer's pins. Duty free carillon: H.R. 14905, free entry of a carillon for the University of California at Santa Barbara. Duty free carillon: H.R. 19113, free entry of cast bell carillons for Indiana University, Bloomington, Ind. Nursing service: H.R. 19470, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to modify the nursing service requirement, etc. Retirement: S. 2984, to permit certain Federal employment to be counted toward retirement. Public assistance: H.R 19915, to make permanent the $4 "pass-through" for public assistance recipients. FORD R. GERALO LIBRARY -14- Tuesday, December 22, 1970 (continued) INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS By a voice vote, the House agreed to the conference report on H.R. 18306, to authorize U.S. participation in increases in the resources of certain international financial institutions, clearing the measure for the President. SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS By a voice vote, the House agreed to the conference report on H.R. 19928, making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 1971. House receded and concurred in Senate amendments Nos. 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 13, 18, 27, 34, 45, 48, 50, 52, 59, 60, 61, and 81; receded and concurred with amendments in Senate amendments Nos. 8, 11, 16, 22, 29, 44, 53, 58, 62, 71, and 84; House insists on its disagreement to Senate amendment No. 15, and cleared the measure for Senate action. FOREIGN AID APPROPRIATIONS The House further disagreed to the amendments of the Senate to H.R. 17867, making appropriations for foreign assistance and related programs for fiscal year 1971, and agreed to the further conference asked by the Senate. Appointed as conferees: Representatives Passman, Natcher, Hansen of Washington, Cohelan, Long of Maryland, McFall, Mahon, Shriver, Conte, Reid of Illinois, Riegle, and Bow. HOUSE ADJOURNED UNTIL TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1970 Tuesday, December 29, 1970 CONDOLENCE RESOLUTION The House agreed to H. Res. 1319, expressing the condolences of the House on the death of Representative Rivers. The funeral committee was appointed. DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS The House further insisted on its disagreement to the amendments of the Senate to H.R. 19590, making appropriations for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 1971, and insist on House amendments to Senate amendments Nos. 14, 26, 31, 49, and 53, and agreed to the further conference asked by the Senate. Appointed as conferees: Representatives Mahon, Sikes, Whitten, Andrews of Alabama, Flood, Slack, Addabbo, Rhodes, Davis of Wisconsin, Wyman, Cederberg, and Bow. GULF ISLANDS NATIONAL SEASHORE The House agreed to the amendment of the Senate to H.R. 10874, to provide for the establishment of the Gulf Islands National Seashore in the States of Florida and Mississippi, clearing the measure for the President. -15- Tuesday, December 29, 1970 (continued) VOYAGEURS NATIONAL PARK The House agreed to the amendments of the Senate to H.R. 10482, to au- thorize the establishment of the Voyageurs National Park in the State of Minnesota, clearing the measure for the President. RECESS Objection was heard to a request by Mr. Albert to make it in order for the Speaker to call a recess at any time today or tomorrow, subject to the call of the Chair. INDIANS By a record vote of 235 yeas to 20 nays, the House agreed to a request of the Senate to return to the Senate all papers in possession of the House on H.R. 14984, to provide for the disposition of funds appropriated to pay judgments in favor of the Mississippi Sioux Indians. VETERANS' AUTOMOBILES The House agreed to the amendments of the Senate with amendments to H.R. 370, to increase the amount allowed for the purchase of specially equipped auto- mobiles for disabled veterans, and to extend benefits under such chapter, and returned the measure to the Senate for further action. MILK, TOMATOES, AND POTATOES By a record vote of 159 yeas to 93 nays, the House agreed to the conference report on S. 1181, to provide for potato and tomato programs, clearing the measure for the President. D. C. PSYCHOLOGY The House agreed to the conference report on S. 1626, to regulate the practice of psychology in the District of Columbia, clearing the measure for Senate action. RECESS By unanimous consent, the Speaker was authorized to call a recess at any time today. LEAD-BASED PAINT The House disagreed to the amendment of the Senate to H.R. 18172, to pro- vide assistance in developing and administering lead-based paint elimina- tion programs, and asked a conference with the Senate. Appointed as conferees: Representatives Barrett, Reuss, Ashley, Moorhead, Widnall, Halpern, and Stanton. FORD a LIBRARY -16- Tuesday, December 29, 1970 (continued) DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS By a record vote of 234 yeas to 18 nays, the House agreed to the further conference report on H.R. 19590, making appropriations for the Depart- ment of Defense for the fiscal year 1971. The House receded and con- curred with amendment to Senate amendments Nos. 14, 26, 31, 49, and 53, and sent the measure to the Senate for further action. LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM The Majority Leader announced the program for Wednesday. By unanimous consent it was made in order for the Speaker to call a recess at any time before 8 p.m. on Wednesday, December 30. FOREIGN AID APPROPRIATIONS By a voice vote, the House agreed to the further conference report on H.R. 17867, making appropriations for foreign assistance for fiscal year 1971. The House receded and concurred with amendment to Senate amendments Nos. 6, 17, 19, and 24, and sent the measure to the Senate for further action. Wednesday, December 30, 1970 RECESS The House went into recess at 12:45 p.m., and reconvened at 4:57 p.m. FOOD STAMPS By a voice vote, the House agreed to the conference report on H.R. 18582, to amend the Food Stamp Act of 1964, clearing the measure for Senate action. By a voice vote, the House rejected a motion by Mr. Goodling to recommit the report to the committee of conference. By a record vote of 148 yeas to 126 nays, with two voting "present," the House agreed to move the previous question on the motion to recommit. EXPORT-IMPORT BANK By a record vote of 161 yeas to 102 nays, the House failed to suspend the rules and pass S. 4268, to facilitate greater expansion of U.S. export trade by excluding Export-Import Bank receipts and disbursements from the U.S. budget (two-thirds not voting in favor). GERALD R FORD LIBRARY -17- Thursday, December 31, 1970 TAXATION The House agreed to the amendment of the Senate to the text of H.R. 16199, to establish a working capital fund for the Department of the Treasury, with amendments, and agreed to the Senate amendment to the title, and sent the measure to the Senate for further action. NAVAL VESSEL LOANS The House agreed to the amendment of the Senate to H.R. 15728, to au- thorize the extension of certain naval vessel loans now in existence and new loans, clearing the measure for the President. JEWISH CITIZENS OF RUSSIA The House agreed to H. Res. 1336, concerning the continued injustices suffered by Jewish citizens of the Soviet Union. FEDERAL PAY COMPARABILITY By a record vote of 183 yeas to 54 nays, the House voted to suspend the rules and agree to the conference report on H.R. 13000, to authorize the President to adjust the rates for the statutory pay systems, to establish an Advisory Committee on Federal Pay, clearing the measure for the President. CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS -- TRANSPORTATION RULE By a record vote of 145 yeas to 75 nays, with two voting "present," the previous question on the rule was approved. By a voice vote, the House adopted H. Res. 1337, the closed rule waiving all points of order against H. J. Res. 1421, making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 1971. PASSAGE By a record vote of 180 yeas to 37 nays, with one voting "present," the House passed H. J. Res. 1421, making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 1971. RECOMMIT By a voice vote, the House rejected a motion by Mr. Robison to recommit the bill to the Committee on Appropriations. FORD OF GERALO LIBRARY -18- Thursday, December 31, 1970 (continued) LEAD-BASED PAINT The House agreed to the conference report on H.R. 19172, to provide assistance in developing and administering lead-based paint elimina- tion programs, clearing the measure for the President. FOREIGN MILITARY SALES The House agreed to the conference report on H.R. 15628, to amend the Foreign Military Sales Act, clearing the measure for Senate action. FOREIGN AID APPROPRIATIONS The House agreed to the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the amendment of the Senate No. 19 to H.R. 17867, making appropriations for foreign assistance for fiscal year 1971, clearing the measure for the President. ADJOURNMENT RESOLUTION The House agreed to H. Con. Res. 799, providing for a sine die adjourn- ment of the two Houses of Congress on Saturday, January 2, 1971. THE HOUSE AGREED TO ADJOURN FROM THURSDAY TO SATURDAY Saturday, January 2, 1971 INFORM PRESIDENT The House agreed to H. Res. 1338, providing for a committee to notify the President of the completion of all business before the Congress. Representatives Albert and Rhodes were appointed on the part of the House. SPEAKER McCORMACK The House agreed to H. Res. 1340, presenting the thanks of the House to the Honorable John W. McCormack, Speaker of the House of Representatives. CLEARED FOR THE PRESIDENT The House agreed to the amendments of the Senate to the following bills, clearing the measures for the President: Stock: H.R. 17984, amending section 905 of the Tax Reform Act of 1969, relating to redemption of stock. (MORE) FORD R. GERALO LIBRARY -19- CLEARED FOR THE PRESIDENT (continued) Cuban property: H.R. 18693, to amend section 165(i) of the Internal Revenue Code (relating to certain property confiscated by Cuba). Almond groves: H.R. 19242, to amend section 278 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to extend its application from citrus groves to almond groves. Insurance: H.R. 19881, consolidated returns of life insurance companies. Moving expenses: H.R. 17917, to amend the Tax Reform Act of 1969 with respect to moving expenses. Public assistance: H.R. 19915, to make permanent the $4 "pass-through" for public assistance recipients. ADJOURNMENT Pursuant to the provisions of H. Con. Res. 799, and in honor of Speaker McCormack, the House of Representatives adjourned sine die at 3:13 p.m. FORD R. GERALD LIBRARY