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These documents were scanned from Box 107 of the Robert T. Hartmann Papers at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
OCTOBER 19, 1971
OFFICE OF THE WHITE HOUSE PRESS SECRETARY
THE WHITE HOUSE
PRESS CONFERENCE
OF
SENATOR HUGH SCOTT
R.
FORD
AND
CONGRESSMAN GERALD R. FORD
GERALD
LIBRARY
THE BRIEFING ROOM
10:17 A.M. EDT
MR. ZIEGLER: The Leadership meeting this morning
lasted for a little over two hours. Congressman Ford and
Senator Scott are here to give you a general report on that
meeting.
CONGRESSMAN FORD: Thank you, Ron.
The first portion of the Leadership meeting was
a report by Secretary of State Rogers, reviewing the inter-
national situation, pointing out the progress we have made in
Vietnam, the success, to some extent, in the Middle East, the
signing of the Berlin Agreement, and the prospects for the
SALT talks, and a number of other items that the Secretary of
State thinks are really major steps in what the President is
trying to achieve: a generation of peace.
When the Secretary concluded, the President thanked
those of us who were there, and indicated that he was extremely
grateful for the substantial support that the Administration
had gotten from Republicans and Democrats in a bipartisan way
in many of the very vital issues that helped in the various
successes in the international field.
This was particularly pertinent in light of the vote
we have today on the Floor of the House. It was clearly pointed
out that if the Administration had not had this kind of bipar-
tisan support, we would not have made the progress we have had
in the SALT talks and the Berlin Agreement, and probably it
would not have been possible for the President to go to either
Teking or to Mos cow.
I think we will win this afternoon, and again, this
will be an indication of the kind of support that is needed to
achieve what the President is seeking to do in the field of
international affairs.
SENATOR SCOTT: On Phase 2 of the economy, Under
Secretary of the Treasury Walker made a general statement indi-
cating that the bill will come up today. I think you have a
briefing right after this on that.
The proposals will be in a single bill, and there
will be some four major amendments: a simple extension, penalty
clauses, stand-by power over interest and dividends, and
there will be some proposed changes in the present law to
permit the President to have authority to move selectively,
industry by industry, and you will get the details a little
later.
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But it is hoped that action can be had on this
expeditiously, and we see no reason why there should be any
delays in either House.
On another matter, Senator Mansfield has told me
that he is prepared to discuss with the Democratic Policy
Committee of the Senate a listing of legislation to be dis-
posed of before adjournment. In order to do that, it is
necessary that they have this message from the President. So
when that is received today, I would assume the Democratic
Policy Committee will meet shortly, agree upon a schedule, and
then Senator Mansfield and I will write all the Senators, ask-
ing for their cooperation in the hope that we can reach adjourn-
ment by a goal of November 15th.
Q
Senator, can you tell us the discussion about
China? I understand that you were told that the vote at the
United Nations is very close. Can you tell us whatever was
discussed about China?
SENATOR SCOTT: There was general discussion by the
Secretary of State. We were not told an estimate of the vote
at this time. There is a feeling that while the vote is close,
there is an air of confidence here that enough of the nations
will support the United States position.
There has been a good deal of lobbying up there on
both sides, as you know; but it is believed that there is an
edge to the U.S. position. We certainly hope SO. We have sup-
ported the U.N. faithfully over the years, and substantially.
We would hope that that would lead to considerable respect
for the U.S. position and its desire to maintain its obliga-
tions which it has assumed over the years, especially to the
Republic of China on Taiwan.
Q
Was there any discussion or suggestion that
that support by this country might not continue, should the
vote be adverse?
SENATOR SCOTT: No. I would not say that there is
any feeling that the Administration or the Department of State
would in any sense use any threats of that kind for any indi-
cation of a failure of support. We do support the United
Nations, as previous Administrations have done.
I would think, speaking personally, that up on
Capitol Hill, if Taiwan is expelled, there would be a loss
of friendly feeling on the part of a number of Members of the
Senate and House toward the U.N. as a responsible and peace-
keeping structure, but that would be the reaction of indivi-
dual Members of Congress. I think there might well be a
number of them.
Q Senator, how can you adjourn by November 15th
and still get those three major legislative packages through
that you talked about?
R.
FORD
SENATOR SCOTT: That is what I keep asking myself.
GERALD
But we are going to try very hard to do it. There is reason
to believe that the tax bill will be ready for us in a few
days; foreign aid, we may finish the mark-up by tomorrow.
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Then, of course, we have the Defense authorization appropria-
tions, and some other matters.
But by setting a date like this, we improve our
chances of finishing, and if we can get rid of the appro-
priation bills, there are, of course, some things which the
Majority will decide to let go until next year.
Q
What about welfare reform?
SENATOR SCOTT: I cannot tell you about welfare re-
form until we see it. I certainly hope we will discuss it
this year.
Q
How much time for discussion of the two nomi-
nees to the Supreme Court?
SENATOR SCOTT: That would depend, really, on,
first, the Policy Committee, the Democratic Majority; and
second, on whether or not the Senators wish to be heard, and
at what length, I have no way of knowing. I assume some of
the Presidential candidates will be heard on each issue which
appears before you.
Q
Couldn't those nominations make a November 16th
date a little "iffy"?
SENATOR SCOTT: It is, of course, "iffy". It is
an attempt to do this. The House will be ready to quit before
we are, I am sure; and we ought to do our level best to do it.
It might go over a little bit, but I hope we can avoid it.
Q Was there any discussion of the Supreme Court
nominations?
SENATOR SCOTT: There was no discussion today about it.
Q
Is there any thought that if the Supreme Court
nominations are not through by November 15th, and the House
has finished its work, that the House will go home and the
Senate will keep at work for that one subject?
SENATOR SCOTT: There is that possibility, of course;
but I hope that the Senators would be sufficiently responsible
in their actions to give the President the opportunity to
fill the places on the Court. That is a proper function for
him, and the Court is in desperate need of two additional
Justices.
Q
The last time you were here, Senator, you men-
tioned the tax bill, welfare reform, and revenue sharing as
the Administration's three priority legislative packages. You
did not mention those this time. Are you giving up on the last
two for this session?
SENATOR SCOTT: I think that is up to the Democratic
Majority, as to what they will try to act on, and what they are
willing to give the President. I would say revenue sharing
is in a less favorable position than the other two for the
First Session of Congress.
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CONGRESSMAN FORD: May I add, Hugh, of course,
welfare reform is already through the House of Representatives.
We are continuing our pressure in the House Committee on Ways
and Means in order to try and get an affirmative vote on some
compromise in revenue sharing. I think it is still possible
to get some action out of that committee in this session. It
may not be possible to get it through the Congress by the end
of this session. Nevertheless, I am still optimistic that
revenue sharing, in one form or another, will be passed by
this Congress.
2 Congressman, do you think the minimum wage
bill should be passed this year or go over to next, the bill to
increase the minimum wage?
CONGRESSMAN FORD: It is not on the "must" list,
as I underst and it, of the Democratic Leadership. It is not
programmed for the House Committee on Rules. I think it could
wait and go over until after January.
Q.: Have the Administration and the Republican House
Leaders agreed on a position in regard to campaign financing?
A rule is due today, and it is, of course, up in the House,
actually.
CONGRESSMAN FORD: There are two House bills that
will have to be put together in order to make the package
comparable to the Senate version. Our position is that the
Senate version is preferable over the package that would come
from the two committees in the House.
We will make an effort either to amend those two
bills in certain details, or to offer a substitute which would,
in the main, be comparable to the Senate version.
Q When you say "our", you mean the White House
as well as the Republican House Leadership?
CONGRESSMAN FORD: They have been working with us
on it, and I think their position is that the Senate version
is infinitely better than the package in the House.
SENATOR SCOTT: I could add on that that, of course,
the Senate version is better because I helped to make it SO.
(Laughter)
Q Senator, just a few minutes ago Congressman Ford
referred to Congress and Vietnam, and about a week or so ago
you had a statement up on the Hill --- I don't think we have
had a chance to ask you about it -- relating to the President's
forthcoming announcement on Vietnam and troop levels.
I don't have your exact words in front of me, but you
indicated some degree of optimism about some rather special
announcement or something new the President was going to say.
Can you amplify on it?
SENATOR SCOTT: Yes. I used a double-disclaimer
which got lost; except on NBC, by the way. At first I said
oc
FORD
it might be wishful thinking. I said at the end, "Remember
to note that this is a personal opinion."
GERALD
LIBRARY
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I said that I thought the President's statement of
November 15th would have more in it than a simple statement
of deceleration of forces, or even a statement possibly
regarding an acceleration of deceleration. Then I was pressed
for three or four more questions, and I said, "Yes, I think
something decisive is likely to appear in that statement."
It was exactly the statement that appeared as "White
House sources" on September 11th of this year, which I think
most of you had not noticed, and I was repeating carefully
what I had heard. You know, it is like the story of the dummy
who spoke of the fact that the man, the speaker, just made a
horrible speech and the speaker was offended, and his friend
said to him, "Don't pay any attention to that stupid oaf, he
only repeats what he hears."
Maybe that is what I do at times. In this case, it
is what I read. Actually, I didn't hear it at the White House.
I read it attributed to "White House sources." There is nothing
to it. There is nothing to be so excited about. I said "a
decisive statement." I still say that.
Q
What I was asking you was whether you could
amplify on it, particularly in light of what Congressman Ford
said about a report by Secretary Rogers about progress in
Vietnam. Can you amplify on the "decisive statement"?
SENATOR SCOTT: I don't think we can amplify on it
on the basis of anything that has been said to me. Secretary
Rogers made four points today.
First, never in our history have more intensive
efforts been made to secure a generation of peace; second,
that the world is a more peaceful place than it was 2-1/2
years ago, and the U.S. is more peaceful than it was then;
third, this is the result of Administration policies, not
accidental; and fourth, the attitudes of other countries toward
us have changed dramatically, and as to Vietnam, that we are
ending it, and that the prisoners of war will be out as a
part of the ending of the Vietnam War.
I would adopt, as my own, some remarks that I have
heard elsewhere from time to time: that this Administration
will not crawl to the peace table. We are too grown up to
crawl.
Q
The question is when? When will it end?
SENATOR SCOTT: It will end as rapidly as the Presi-
dent can bring it to an end, bearing in mind that we did not
begin this war and we are dealing with a ruthless enemy who
receives a good deal of aid and comfort from what he hears
of dissension and divisiveness in America. Confronted by those
facts, the President is doing a magnificent job, and I com-
mend him for it.
Q
Did you get the impression from Rogers that
the release of the prisoners would come about as a result of
settlement of the war? I ask because this is the way the re-
R.
FORD
lease of POWs usually comes about, and the President said the
troops will remain in Vietnam until the POWs are released.
GERALD
I am asking you which basis.
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SENATOR SCOTT: I can only tell you that commitment
is to end the war, and the POWs will be out as part of that
commitment to end the war. I cannot tell you beyond that.
I
Would you be one of those losing confidence
in the U.N. should we have an adverse vote?
SENATOR SCOTT: I would rather wait and see. I have
at times been critical of the U.N. At times I have praised
them. My personal point of view is that if I were a new coun-
try with half a million people, and I found that the U.N. was
prepared to expel a member by a majority vote, I would worry
about what happened the next time the U.N. flew off on an
emotional tangent and decided to expel them.
For instance, a year or two ago the U.N., if it had
known it had the majority power to do this, might well have
expelled Nigeria over the Biafra incident, and might have done
it with or without just cause, according to your point of view.
Some other little nation that gets into the bad graces of the
U.N. may well loseits seat, if this is done not by the "impor-
tant question" route, but by the "majority vote" route.
If I were one of the little nations, I would begin
furiously to think.
Q Ron, were the 60 House Members in this meeting?
MR. ZIEGIER: No. This was the Republican Leadership
meeting.
Q
The 60 were in another meeting?
MR. ZIEGLER: There were about 40 in the theater
who received a briefing from Admiral Moorer and General Haig.
The President dropped over there briefly and made some of the
points to them which the Leadership has just made to you.
2
Who invited them, and are these people who are
on the fence on this vote, or how were they selected?
MR. ZIEGLER: I am not sure what the criteria was
for asking the Congressmen down. That was handled by the
Congressional Liaison Office.
2
Can we have a list?
MR. ZIEGLER: Yes.
Q
But the purpose of the meeting was the vote?
MR. ZIEGLER: The purpose of the meeting was to
receive a briefing from Admiral Moorer and General Haig on the
situation in Vietnam, and then to express appreciation for the
bipartisan support the President has received on the major
issues before the Congress as it affected our foreign policy.
The President, in his remarks, set that tone and
indicated that the continuing support would be beneficial to
progress in foreign policy.
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Q
Did he ask for their vote on the issue this
afternoon?
MR. ZIEGLER: Not in specific terms, but he indicated
to them quite clearly that we feel it would be unfortunate
if the vote today was negative.
THE PRESS: Thank you.
END
(AT 10:36 A.M. EDT)
FORD R. GERALD LIBRARY
HOUSE ACTION, PERIOD SEPTEMBER 14, 1971 THROUGH OCTOBER 18, 1971 R.
FORD
Tuesday, September 14, 1971
GERALD
LIBRARY
DETENTION CAMPS
RULE
By a record vote of 344 yeas to 1 nay, on Monday, September 13, 1971,
the House adopted H. Res. 483, providing three hours of open debate.
PASSAGE
By a record vote of 356 yeas to 49 nays, the House passed H.R. 234,
to prohibit the establishment of emergency detention camps and to
provide that no citizen of the United States shall be committed
for detention or imprisonment in any facility of the U.S. Govern-
ment except in conformity with the provisions of title 18.
RECOMMIT
By a voice vote, the House rejected a motion by Mr. Ashbrook to
recommit the bill to the Committee on the Judiciary.
By a record teller vote of 292 yeas to 111 nays, the House agreed
to the committee amendment.
By a division vote of 22 yeas to 68 nays, the House rejected an
amendment by Mr. Ichord in the nature of a substitute that re-
tained the authority for the establishment of detention camps.
By a record teller vote of 124 yeas to 272 nays, the House rejected
an amendment by Mr. Ichord that sought to strike out language that
forbids imprisonment of citizens except pursuant to an act of Con-
gress.
Wednesday, September 15, 1971
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT ENFORCEMENT ACT
RULE
By a voice vote, the House adopted H. Res. 542, providing three hours
of open debate.
The House debated H.R. 1746, to further promote equal employment oppor-
tunities for American workers. Pending when the Committee of the
Whole rose was an amendment in the nature of a substitute, by Mr.
Erlenborn, that does not grant the EEOC "cease and desist" enforce-
ment powers and does add new restrictions on equal employment en-
forcement efforts.
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Thursday, September 16, 1971
LEGISLATIVE REORGANIZATION
The House agreed to Senate amendments Nos. 1, 2, and 4 through 10
to H.R. 4713, to amend section 136 of the Legislative Reorganiza-
tion Act of 1946 to correct an omission in existing law with
respect to the entitlement of committees of the House of Repre-
sentatives to the use of certain currencies. House concurred
Senate amendment No. 3 with amendment, and sent the measure
the Senate for further action.
to GERALE in R. FORD LIBRARY
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT ENFORCEMENT ACT
RULE
By a voice vote on Wednesday, September 15, 1971, the House adopted
H. Res. 542, providing three hours of open debate.
PASSAGE
By a record vote of 285 yeas to 106 nays, the House passed H.R. 1746,
to further promote equal employment opportunities for American
workers.
RECOMMIT
By a record vote of 130 yeas to 270 nays, the House rejected a motion
by Mr. Ashbrook to recommit the bill to the Committee on Education
and Labor.
Prior to final passage of the bill, by a record vote of 202 yeas
to 197 nays, the House agreed to the Erlenborn substitute (pro-
vides court enforcement powers in lieu of "cease and desist"
authority; does not broaden EEOC's jurisdiction or transfer
the OFCC). While in the Committee of the Whole, substitute
was agreed to by a record teller vote of 200 yeas to 194 nays.
DRUG LISTING ACT
RULE
By a voice vote, the House adopted H. Res. 594, providing one hour
of open debate.
PASSAGE
By a voice vote, the House passed H.R. 9936, to provide for a
current listing of each drug manufactured, prepared, propagated,
compounded, or processed by a registrant under the Federal Food,
Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
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Monday, September 20, 1971
THE HOUSE CONSIDERED THE CONSENT CALENDAR.
Tuesday, September 21, 1971
THE HOUSE CONSIDERED THE PRIVATE CALENDAR
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Wednesday, September 22, 1971
PUBLIC WORKS APPROPRIATIONS
By a record vote of 377 yeas to 9 nays, the House agreed to the
conference report on H.R. 10090, making appropriations for pub-
lic works for fiscal year 1972. The House receded and concurred
in Senate amendment No. 3, and sent the measure to the Senate
for further action. (Republicans voting nay: Cleveland, Landgrebe,
Reid, N.Y., Schmitz, and Steiger, Wis.)
PHS HOSPITALS
The House insisted on its amendments to S. Con. Res. 6, expressing
the sense of Congress to continue operations of Public Health
Service hospitals and outpatient clinics through fiscal year 1972,
and agreed to a conference asked by the Senate. Appointed as con-
ferees: Representatives Staggers, Rogers, Satterfield, Springer,
and Nelsen.
AIRPORTS AND AIRWAYS
RULE
By a voice vote, the House adopted H. Res. 593, providing one hour
of open debate.
PASSAGE
By a voice vote, the House passed H.R. 7072, to amend the Airport
and Airway Development and Revenue Acts of 1970 to further clarify
the intent of Congress as to priorities for airway modernization
and airport development.
Thursday, September 23, 1971
MILITARY CONSTRUCTION
The House disagreed to the amendments of the Senate to H.R. 9844,
to authorize certain construction at military installations, and
agreed to a conference asked by the Senate. Appointed as con-
ferees: Representatives Hebert, Price of Illinois, Fisher, Bennett,
Byrne of Pennsylvania, Stratton, Arends, O'Konski, Bray, Bob Wilson,
and Gubser.
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Thursday, September 23, 1971 (continued)
PEACE CORPS AUTHORIZATION
RULE
By a voice vote, the House adopted H. Res. 609, providing for
one hour of open debate.
PASSAGE
By a voice vote, the House passed H.R. 9166, to further amend
the Peace Corps Act. Subsequently, this passage was vacated
and S. 2260, an identical Senate-passed measure was passed
in lieu.
RECOMMIT
By a voice 'vote, the House rejected an amendment by Mr. Gross
to recommit the bill to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Prior to final passage, the House rejected by a record teller
vote of 113 yeas to 232 nays an amendment by Mr. Gross that
GERALD R. FORD LIBRARY
sought to cut the authorization by $27 million; prior to this
vote, the amendment was agreed to by a division vote of 31
yeas to 28 nays.
Monday, September 27, 1971
NO LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS
Tuesday, September 28, 1971
POVERTY
RULE
By a voice vote, the House agreed to H. Res. 608, a modified open
rule, providing for the consideration of and 2 hours of general
debate on H.R. 10351, to provide for the continuation of programs
authorized under the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964.
D.C. ELECTION ACT
PASSAGE
The House considered by unanimous consent and passed H.R. 10784,
to amend the District of Columbia Election Act.
Subsequently, this passage was vacated, and S. 2495, a similar
Senate-passed bill was passed in lieu after being amended to
contain the language of the House bill as passed.
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Tuesday, September 28, 1971 (continued)
WEATHER MODIFICATION REPORTING
RULE
By a voice vote, the House adopted H. Res. 615, providing one hour
of open debate.
PASSAGE
By a voice vote, the House passed H.R. 6893, to provide for the
reporting of weather modification activities to the Federal
Government.
PATENTS AND TRADEMARKS
PASSAGE
By a voice vote, the House passed S. 1253, to authorize domestic
and international studies and programs relating to patents and
trademarks, clearing the measure for the President.
Wednesday, September 29, 1971
POVERTY
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RULE
By a voice vote, on Tuesday, September 28, the House approved
H. Res. 608, a modified open rule, providing for the considera-
tion of and 2 hours of general debate on H.R. 10351, to provide
for the continuation of programs authorized under the Economic
Opportunity Act of 1964.
The House concluded all general debate on H.R. 10351, to provide
for the continuation of programs authorized under the Economic
Opportunity Act of 1964, and began reading the bill for amendment
when the Committee of the Whole rose. Proceedings under the
5-minute rule will continue tomorrow.
Thursday, September 30, 1971
VIETNAMESE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION
By a voice vote, the House agreed to a motion by Mr. Morgan to table
H. Res. 595, requesting the Secretary of State to furnish the text
of all communications pertaining to the forthcoming Vietnamese
presidential election. Also agreed to table H. Res. 619, an
identical resolution.
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Thursday, September 30, 1971 (continued)
FHA LOANS
RULE
By a voice vote, the House adopted H. Res. 625, providing for one
hour of open debate.
PASSAGE
By a voice vote, the House passed H.R. 10538, to extend the au-
thority for insuring loans under the Consolidated Farmers Home
Administration Act of 1961.
POVERTY
RULE
By a voice vote, on Tuesday, September 28, the House adopted
H. Res. 608, a modified open rule, providing for two hours
of debate.
PASSAGE
By a record vote of 251 yeas to 115 nays, the House passed H.R. 10351,
to provide for the continuation of programs authorized under the
Economic Opportunity Act of 1964.
RECOMMIT
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By a record vote of 191 yeas to 180 nays, the House agreed to a
motion by Mr. Erlenborn to recommit the bill to the Committee
on Education and Labor with instructions to report it back forth-
with containing an amendment which would conform day care pro-
visions in the bill to day care provisions contained in H.R. 1,
Family Assistance Act of 1971. While in the Committee of the
Whole, same amendment was rejected.
Prior to final passage:
On a request for a separate vote, by a record vote of 186 yeas
to 183 nays, the House agreed to the Brademas amendment that
includes the comprehensive child development program into the
bill. While in the Committee of the Whole, same amendment was
agreed to by a record teller vote of 203 yeas to 181 nays.
By a record teller vote of 226 yeas to 158 nays, the House
agreed to the following amendment by Mr. Perkins to the
Brademas amendment that reduces population requirement
from 100,000 to 10,000 to qualify as a prime sponsor for
benefits under the comprehensive child development provi-
sions.
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Thursday, September 30, 1971 (continued)
POVERTY (continued)
By a record teller vote of 187 yeas to 189 nays, the House
rejected an amendment by Mr. Erlenborn to the Brademas amend-
ment that sought to coordinate child development programs
with other Federal day care programs.
By a record teller vote of 201 yeas to 163 nays, the House
agreed to an amendment by Mr. Cordova to the committee amend-
ment that insures a reservation of more than 4 percent of
appropriations of community action for use in Puerto Rico,
Guam, American Samoa, and the Trust Territory of the Pacific
Islands. This amendment was a substitute for an amendment
by Mr. Steiger of Wisconsin that sought to exempt the 4-percent
appropriation reservation should any State's program level
be reduced.
By a voice vote, the House agreed to an amendment by Mr. Mayne
to the committee amendment that forbids funds for use in
criminal litigation.
By a record teller vote of 152 yeas to 210 nays, the House
rejected an amendment by Mr. Devine to the committee amend-
ment that sought to strike out the Legal Services Corporation
title.
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL
By a voice vote, the House passed S. 2613, to extend the Federal
Water Pollution Control Act, as amended for 1 month, clearing
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the measure for the White House.
Friday, October 1, 1971
POVERTY
The House took from the Speaker's table and passed S. 2007, to pro-
vide for the continuation of programs authorized under the Economic
Opportunity Act of 1964, and amended the bill to contain the language
of H.R. 10351, a similar House-passed bill.
The House insisted on its amendment and asked a conference with the
Senate. Appointed as conferees: Representatives Perkins, Hawkins,
William D. Ford, Burton, Gaydos, Clay, Chisholm, Biaggi, Grasso,
Quie, Ashbrook, Bell, Reid of New York, Erlenborn, and Dellenback.
Monday, October 4, 1971
THE HOUSE CONSIDERED THE CONSENT CALENDAR
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Monday, October 4, 1971 (continued)
FEDERAL PAY RAISE
By a record vote of 174 yeas to 207 nays, with one voting "present",
the House failed to agree to H. Res. 596, disapproving the alternative
plan, dated August 31, 1971, for pay adjustments for Federal employees
under statutory pay systems.
Earlier, by a record teller vote of 175 ayes to 198 noes, the House
rejected a motion by Mr. Udall that the Committee of the Whole rise.
POVERTY
The House agreed to vacate the passage of H.R. 10351, to provide for
the continuation of programs authorized under the Economic Oppor-
tunity Act of 1964 (passed the House on Thursday, September 30),
and laid the measure on the table.
SUSPENSIONS
The House voted to suspend the rules and pass the following bills:
Prisoners of War: H. Con. Res. 374, calling for the humane treat-
ment and release of U.S. prisoners of war held by North Vietnam
and its allies in Southeast Asia (passed by a record vote of
369 yeas).
Forestry programs: H.R. 8817, to further cooperative forestry
programs administered by the Secretary of Agriculture, amended
(passed by a voice vote).
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Sound recording copyrights: S. 646, to provide for the creation
of a limited copyright in sound recordings for the purpose of
protecting against unauthorized duplication and piracy of sound
recording, amended (passed by a voice vote).
Atlantic salmon: H.R. 3304, to conserve and protect Atlantic
salmon of North American origin, amended (passed by a voice
vote).
Veterans' medical care: H.R. 10880, to provide improved medical
care to veterans; to provide hospital and medical care to cer-
tain dependents and survivors of veterans; to improve recruit-
ment and retention of career personnel in the Department of
Medicine and Surgery (passed by a voice vote).
Veterans' hospitals: H.R. 6568, to limit the authority of the
Veterans' Administration and the Office of Management and Budget
with respect to the construction, acquisition, alteration, or
closing of veterans' hospitals, and to prohibit the transfer of
Veterans' Administration real property unless such transfer is
first approved by the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs,
amended (passed by a voice vote).
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Monday, October 4, 1971 (continued)
SUSPENSIONS (continued)
Water Resources Research Act: H.R. 10203, to increase the au-
thorization for water resources research institutes (passed
by a voice vote).
Wild Horses and Burros: H.R. 9890, to require the protection,
management, and control of wild free-roaming horses and burros
on public lands, amended. (passed by a voice vote) Subsequently,
this passage was vacated, and S. 1116, a similar Senate-passed
bill WAS passed in lieu after being amended to contain the
language of the House bill as passed.
Arches National Park: H.R. 7136, to establish the Arches National
Park in the State of Utah, amended. (passed by a voice vote)
Subsequently, this passage was vacated, and S. 30, a similar
Senate-passed bill was passed in lieu after being amended to
contain the language of the House bill as passed.
Canyonlands National Park: H.R. 7137, to revise the boundaries
of the Canyonlands National Park in the State of Utah, amended.
(passed by a voice vote) Subsequently, this passage was vacated,
and S. 26, a similar Senate-passed bill was passed in lieu after
being amended to contain the language of the House bill as passed.
Capitol Reef National Park: H.R. 8213, to establish the Capitol
Reef National Park in the State of Utah, amended. (passed by a
voice vote) Subsequently, this passage was vacated, and S. 29,
a similar Senate-passed bill was passed in lieu after being amended
to contain the language of the House bill as passed.
Armed Forces free letter mail: H.R. 3808, to provide additional
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free letter mail and air transportation mailing privileges for
certain members of the U.S. Armed Forces, amended (passed by a
voice vote).
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Air traffic controllers retirement: H.R. 8083, to provide for
maximum entrance and retention ages, training, and early retire-
ment for air traffic controllers, amended (passed by a record
vote of 293 yeas).
SUSPENSION FAILURE: By a record vote of 197 yeas to 122 nays, two-thirds
not voting in favor, the House failed to suspend the rules and
pass H.R. 9961, to provide temporary insurance for the member
accounts of certain Federal credit unions.
SUGAR ACT
By a record vote of 191 yeas to 94 nays, the House agreed to the con-
ference report on H.R. 8866, to amend and extend the provisions of
the Sugar Act of 1948, as amended, clearing the measure for the
President.
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Tuesday, October 5, 1971
THE HOUSE CONSIDERED THE PRIVATE CALENDAR
COLUMBUS DAY RECESS
The House passed H. Con. Res. 415, providing for an adjournment of
the House from the close of business on Thursday, October 7 until
noon on Tuesday, October 12.
REVENUE ACT
RULE
By a voice vote, the House adopted H. Res. 629, providing for
three hours of closed debate.
The House concluded all general debate on H.R. 10947, Revenue Act
of 1971. Pending when the Committee of the Whole rose was a com-
mittee amendment that provides that rents from films produced by
a parent company and leased or rented by its domestic international
sales corporation subsidiary are not to be considered as personal
holding company income, if the rents of this type constitute at
least half of the subsidiary's gross income. Consideration will
continue tomorrow.
Wednesday, October 6, 1971
REVENUE ACT
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PASSAGE
By a voice vote, the House passed H.R. 10947, Revenue Act of 1971.
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS--LABOR
By a record vote of 393 yeas to 9 nays, the House passed H.J. Res. 915,
making a supplemental appropriation for the Department of Labor for
the fiscal year 1972.
CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS
By a record vote of 386 yeas to 12 nays, the House passed H.J. Res. 916,
making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1971.
EQUAL RIGHTS
RULE
By a voice vote, the House adopted H. Res. 548, providing for four
hours of open debate.
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Wednesday, October 6, 1971 (continued)
EQUAL RIGHTS (continued)
The House concluded all general debate on H.J. Res. 208, proposing
an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative
to equal rights for men and women. The measure was read and open
for amendment when the Committee of the Whole rose. Proceedings
under the 5-minute rule will continue tomorrow.
Thursday, October 7, 1971
NO LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS. (Eulogies for the late Congressman Richard
G. Fulton)
Monday, October 11, 1971
COLUMBUS DAY HOLIDAY
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Tuesday, October 12, 1971
D. C. LEGISLATION
The following bill, pertaining to the District of Columbia, were
called up, considered, and passed by voice vote:
Professional Corporation Act: H.R. 10383, to enable professional
individuals and firms in the District of Columbia to obtain the
benefits of corporate organization, and to make corresponding
changes in the District of Columbia Income and Franchise Tax Act.
Tax-exempt property: H.R. 456, to exempt from taxation certain
property in the District of Columbia owned by the Reserve Officers
Association of the United States. A point of order was sustained
against the committee amendment.
Dental Practice Act: H.R. 10738, to provide for the regulation of
the practice of dentistry, including the examination, licensure,
registration, and regulation of dentists and dental hygienists,
in the District of Columbia.
EQUAL RIGHTS
RULE
By a voice vote, on Wednesday, October 6, 1971, the House adopted
H. Res. 548, providing for four hours of open debate.
PASSAGE
By a record vote of 354 yeas to 23 nays, the House passed H.J.Res. 208,
proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States rela-
tive to equal rights for men and women.
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Tuesday, October 12, 1971 (continued)
EQUAL RIGHTS (continued)
RECOMMIT
By a voice vote, the House rejected a motion by Mr. Hutchinson
to recommit the measure to the Committee on the Judiciary.
The House rejected, by a record teller vote of 104 yeas to 254 nays,
a committee amendment designed to clarify that the rights re-
ferred to in the proposed constitutional amendment are the rights
of people, including both citizens and noncitizens.
The House also rejected, by a record teller vote of 87 yeas to
265 nays, a committee amendment that would retain congressional
authority to exempt women from the draft, and retain laws
characterized as "reasonably promoting the health and safety
of the people."
CONSUMER PROTECTION
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RULE
By a voice vote, the House adopted H. Res. 637, providing four hours
of open debate.
The House concluded 1 hour and 10 minutes of general debate time on
H.R. 10835, Consumer Protection Act of 1971. There are 2 hours
and 50 minutes of general debate time remaining when consideration
continues tomorrow.
Wednesday, October 13, 1971
PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGE--MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE
Received and read a message from the President containing recommenda-
tions to expand the opportunity for property ownership and independent
business activity among minority Americans -- referred to the Committee
of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered printed.
(H. Doc. 92-169)
CONSUMER PROTECTION
The House continued consideration of H.R. 10835, Consumer Protection
Act of 1971, but came to no resolution thereon. Proceedings under
the 5-minute rule will continue tomorrow.
Pending when the Committee of the Whole rose was: An amendment by
Mr. Moorhead that seeks to broaden the Consumer Protection Agency's
authority to represent the consumer in proceedings of other Federal
departments and agencies, also permits CPA activity in more adjudicatory
proceedings, and would allow CPA to conduct oversight of certain in-
formal agency proceedings; and A substitute by Mr. Fuqua to the previous
amendment that would limit CPA intervention in both agency and court
proceedings to an advisory status.
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Thursday, October 14, 1971
CONSUMER PROTECTION
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RULE
By a voice vote, on Tuesday, October 12, 1971, the House adopted
H. Res. 637, providing four hours of open debate.
PASSAGE
By a record vote of 344 yeas to 44 nays, the House passed H.R. 10835,
Consumer Protection Act of 1971.
Prior to final passage, by a record teller vote of 160 yeas to
218 nays, the House rejected an amendment by Mr. Moorhead that
sought to broaden CPA's authority to represent the consumer in
proceedings of other Federal departments and agencies, would
also permit CPA activity in more adjudicatory proceedings, and
would allow CPA to conduct oversight of certain informal agency
proceedings.
By a record teller vote of 148 yeas to 240 nays, the House rejected
a substitute by Mr. Fuqua to the previous amendment that would
limit the CPA's intervention in agency and court proceedings to
an advisory status.
Monday, October 18, 1971
THE HOUSE CONSIDERED THE CONSENT CALENDAR
SUSPENSIONS (4 Bills)
The House voted to suspend the rules and took action on the following
bills:
H.R. 9212 - Black Lung Benefits (defeated by 227 yeas to 124 nays -
two-thirds not voting in the affirmative).
H. J. Res. 923 - School Lunch and Breakfast Programs for Needy
Children (passed by a roll call vote of 353 yeas to 0 nays).
H.R. 10458 - Cooperative Animal Disease Control (passed by a roll
call vote of 341 yeas to 0 nays).
H.R. 8140 - Ports Safety (passed by a roll call vote of 335 yeas to 1
nay).
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PROGRAM AHEAD
Tuesday, October 19, 1971
PRIVATE CALENDAR
H.R.8687 - Military Procurement Authorization
(MOVE TO GO TO CONFERENCE)
H.R. 10367 - Alaskan Natives Land Claims Settlement
(OPEN RULE - TWO HOURS OF DEBATE)
H.R. 10670 - Armed Services Survivor Benefit Plan
(OPEN RULE - TWO HOURS OF DEBATE)
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H.R. 8293 - International Coffee Agreement
(OPEN RULE - TWO HOURS OF DEBATE)
(RULE PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED)
H. Res. 597 - Ways and Means Investigation Authority
Wednesday, October 20, 1971, and Thursday, October 21, 1971
H.R. 7248 - Higher Education Act
(SUBJECT TO A RULE BEING GRANTED)
H.R. 2 - Uniform Services Health Professions Revitalization Act
(OPEN RULE - ONE HOUR OF DEBATE)
H.R. 8787 - Guam and Virgin Islands Delegate
(OPEN RULE - TWO HOURS OF DEBATE)
H.R. 10729 - Environmental Pesticide Control Act
(OPEN RULE - TWO HOURS OF DEBATE)
VETERANS DAY RECESS FROM THE CONCLUSION OF BUSINESS ON THURSDAY,
OCTOBER 21, UNTIL NOON, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26.