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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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).
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GERALD R. FORD LIBRARY
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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