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message this day received from the House of Representatives, announcing its disagreement to the amendments of the Senate to the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 397) to enable the United States to participate in the resettlement of certain refugees, and asking a conference with the Senate thereon.

On motion by Mr. EASTLAND that the Senate insist upon its amendments to the said joint resolution, disagreed to by the House of Representatives, and agree to the conference asked by the House on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses thereon and that the conferees on the part of the Senate be appointed by the Presiding Officer,

Mr. JAVITS demanded a division of the motion; and

The first branch of the motion was agreed to.

After debate,

The second branch of the motion having been agreed to,

The PRESIDING OFFICER appointed Mr. EASTLAND, Mr. KEFAUVER, and Mr. DIRKSEN.

Ordered, That the Secretary notify the House of Representatives thereof.

JOSEPHINE LUE FAN (ALSO KNOWN AS JOSEPHINE FOOK-LAU), JOSEPH LUE FAN (ALSO KNOWN AS JOSEPH LEW-FAN), AND AURA JOAN LUE FAN

The PRESIDING OFICER laid before the Senate the amendments heretofore received from the House of Representatives for concurrence to the text of the bill (S. 2585)) for the relief of Josephine Lue Fan (also known as Josephine FookLau), Joseph Lue Fan (also known as Joseph Lew-Fan), and Aura Joan Lue Fan, together with the amendment to the title providing that the same read as follows: "An act for the relief of Joseph Lue Fan and Aura Joan Lue Fan."

The Senate proceeded to consider the said amendments; and

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authorize the President to make certain adjustments in the sugar quotas for foreign countries.

On motion by Mr. JOHNSON of Texas, and by unanimous consent,

Ordered, That debate be limited to 30 minutes on amendments, to be equally divided and controlled by the mover and the majority leader, and 1 hour on the bill, to be equally divided and controlled by the majority and minority leaders. Pending debate,

POSTHUMOUS AWARD OF MEDALS TO CERTAIN CHAPLAINS

The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. DODD in the chair) laid before the Senate the amendment heretofore received from the House of Representatives for concurrence to the bill (S. 2969) to authorize the award of posthumously of appropriate medals to Chaplain George L. Fox, Chaplain Alexander D. Goode, Chaplain Clark V. Poling, and Chaplain John P. Washington.

The Senate proceeded to consider the said amendment; and

to.

On motion by Mr. SYMINGTON, Resolved, That the Senate agree there

Ordered, That the Secretary notify the House of Representatives thereof. CONFERENCE REPORT ON HOUSE BILL 10495 Mr. MCNAMARA submitted the following conference report:

The committee of conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the amendments of the Senate to the bill (H.R. 10495) to authorize appropriations for the fiscal years 1962 and 1963 for the construction of certain highways in accordance with title 23 of the United States Code, and for other purposes, having met, after full and free conference, have agreed to recommend and do recommend to their respective Houses as follows:

That the Senate recede from its amendments numbered 2 and 5.

That the House recede from its disagreement to the amendments of the Senate numbered 1 and 3, and agree to the same.

Amendment numbered 4: That the House recede from its disagreement to the amendment of the Senate numbered 4, and agree to the same with an amendment as follows: In lieu of the matter proposed to be inserted by the Senate amendment insert the following:

Sec. 3. That section 120 (a) of title 23, United States Code, is hereby amended by striking out "unappropriated and unreserved public lands and nontaxable Indian lands, individual and tribal," and inserting in lieu thereof “nontaxable Indian lands, individual and tribal, and public domain lands (both reserved and unreserved) exclusive of national forests and national parks and monuments,".

And the Senate agree to the same. Amendment numbered 6: That the House recede from its disagreement to the amendment of the Senate numbered 6, and agree to the same with an amendment as follows: On page 6 of the Senate engrossed amendments, line 4, strike out

"SEC. 6." and insert in lieu thereof Sec. 4.; and the Senate agree to the same.

Amendment numbered 7: That the House recede from its disagreement to the amendment of the Senate numbered 7, and agree to the same with an amendment as follows: On page 7 of the Senate engrossed amendments, line 11, strike out "SEC. 7." and insert in lieu thereof Sec. 5.; and the Senate agree to the same.

Amendment numbered 8: That the House recede from its disagreement to the amendment of the Senate numbered 8, and agree to the same with an amendment as follows: On page 8 of the Senate engrossed amendments, line 9, strike out "SEC. 8." and insert in lieu thereof Sec. 6.; and the Senate agree to the same.

Amendment numbered 9: That the House recede from its disagreement to the amendment of the Senate numbered 9, and agree to the same with an amendment as follows: On page 9 of the Senate engrossed amendments, on the next to the last line, strike out ": 9" and insert in lieu thereof 7; and the Senate agree to the same.

Amendment numbered 10: That the House recede from its disagreement to the amendment of the Senate numbered 10, and agree to the same with an amendment as follows: On page 9 of the Senate engrossed amendments, on the last line, strike out": 10" and insert in lieu thereof 8; and the Senate agree to the same. : Amendment numbered 11: That the House recede from its disagreement to the amendment of the Senate numbered 11, and agree to the same with an amendment as follows: On page 10 of the Senate engrossed amendments, line 2, strike out "Subsection" and insert in lieu thereof Paragraph; and the Senate agree to the same.

DENNIS CHAVEZ,
ROBT. S. KERR,
PAT MCNAMARA,
JENNINGS RANDOLPH

(except as to amend-
ment No. 2),

FRANCIS CASE,

JOHN SHERMAN COOPER (except as to amend

ment No. 2),

HUGH SCOTT

(except as to amend

ment No. 2),

Managers on the Part of the Senate.
GEORGE H. FALLON,
CLIFFORD DAVIS,
JOHN A. BLATNIK,
GORDON H. SCHERER,

WILLIAM C. CRAMER, Managers on the Part of the House.

On motion by Mr. JOHNSON of Texas, and by unanimous consent, Ordered, That debate be limited to 30 minutes on the question of agreeing to the report.

The Senate proceeded to consider the said report.

On the question of agreeing to the report,

After debate,

It was determined in the affirmative. Ordered, That the Secretary notify the House of Representatives thereof.

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The said bill was read the third time. Resolved, That it pass and that the title thereof be as aforesaid.

Ordered, That the Secretary request the concurrence of the House of Representatives therein.

On motion by Mr. JOHNSON of Texas to reconsider the vote on the passage of the bill,

On motion by Mr. MUNDT, The motion to reconsider was laid on the table.

RELIEF OF HEIRS OF J. B. WHITE

On motion by Mr. JOHNSON of Texas, and by unanimous consent,

Ordered, That the resolution (S. Res. 131) referring to S. 882, a bill for the relief of the heirs of J. B. White to the Court of Claims be recommitted to the Committee on Agriculture and Forestry.

G. A. LOVEDAY

On motion by Mr. JOHNSON of Texas, and by unanimous consent,

The Senate proceeded to consider the bill (H.R. 7895) for the relief of Gloria Anne Loveday; and no amendment being made,

Ordered, That it pass to a third read

ing.

The said bill was read the third time.
Resolved, That it pass.

Ordered, That the Secretary notify the House of Representatives thereof.

On motion by Mr. JOHNSON of Texas to reconsider the vote on the passage of the bill,

On motion by Mr. FULBRIGHT, The motion to reconsider was laid on the table.

IMPROVEMENT OF ADMINISTRATION OF
OVERSEA ACTIVITIES

On motion by Mr. JOHNSON of Texas, and by unanimous consent,

The Senate proceeded to consider the bill (H.R. 7758) to improve the administration of oversea activities of the Government of the United States, and for other the reported purposes; and amendments were agreed to. Ordered, That the amendments be engrossed and the bill read a third time. The said bill, as amended, was read the third time.

Resolved, That it pass.

Ordered, That the Secretary_request the concurrence of the House of Representatives in the amendments.

On motion by Mr. JOHNSON of Texas to reconsider the vote on the passage of the bill,

On motion by Mr. JOHNSTON of South Carolina,

The motion to reconsider was laid on the table.

PAYMENTS TO BERNALILLO COUNTY, N. MEX., FOR FURNISHING HOSPITAL CARE FOR CERTAIN INDIANS

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The Senate proceeded, by unanimous consent, to consider the said bill; and no amendment being made,

Ordered, That it pass to a third read

ing.

The said bill was read the third time by unanimous consent.

Resolved, That it pass.

Ordered, That the Secretary notify the House of Representatives thereof. REVISION AND CODIFICATION OF TITLE 39, UNITED STATES CODE, ENTITLED "THE POSTAL SERVICE"

On motion by Mr. JOHNSON of Texas, and by unanimous consent,

The Senate proceeded to consider the bill (H.R. 2339) to revise, codify, and enact into law, title 39, of the United States Code, entitled "The Postal Service"; and the reported amendments having been agreed to,

Ordered, That the amendments be engrossed and the bill read a third time. The said bill, as amended, was read the third time.

Resolved, That it pass.

Ordered, That the Secretary request the concurrence of the House of Representatives in the amendments.

On motion by Mr. JOHNSON of Texas to reconsider the vote on the passage of the bill,

On motion by Mr. HILL,

The motion to reconsider was laid on the table.

CONFERENCE REPORT ON HOUSE JOINT
RESOLUTION 397

Mr. DIRKSEN submitted the following conference report:

The committee of conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the amendments of the Senate to the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 397) to enable the United States to participate in the resettlement of certain refugees, having met, after full and free conference, have agreed to recommend and do recommend to their respective Houses as follows:

That the Senate recede from its amendment numbered (3).

That the House recede from its disagreement to the amendments of the Senate numbered (1), (2), (4), (5), (6), (7), (8), (9), (10), and (11), and agree to the same.

JAMES O. EASTLAND,
ESTES KEFAUVER,
EVERETT M. DIRKSEN,

Managers on the Part of the Senate.
FRANCIS E. WALTER,
MICHAEL A. FEIGHAN,

ARCH A. MOORE, Jr.,

Managers on the Part of the House.

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for men and women; and having been amended on the motion of Mr. HAYDEN, On motion by Mr. BUTLER, The joint resolution was recommitted to the Committee on the Judiciary without instructions.

On motion by Mr. DIRKSEN to reconsider the vote agreeing to the motion to recommit,

On motion by Mr. BUTLER, The motion to reconsider was laid on the table.

MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE

A message from the House of Representatives by Mr. Bartlett, one of its clerks:

Mr. President: The House of Representatives has passed without amendment the bill (S. 3450) to amend section 22 (relating to the endowment and support of colleges of agriculture and the mechanic arts) of the act of June 29, 1935, to increase the authorized appropriation for resident teaching grants to land-grant institutions.

The House has agreed to the amendments of the Senate to each of the following bills of the House:

H.R. 5055. An act to change a certain restriction on the use of certain real property heretofore conveyed to the city of St. Augustine, Fla., by the United States; and

H.R. 7004. An act to facilitate the administration of the public lands, and for other purposes.

The House has agreed to the amendments of the Senate numbered 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 16 to the bill (H.R. 12740) making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1961, and for other purposes; it disagrees to the amendments of the Senate numbered 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, and 17 to the said bill; and it agrees to the amendment of the Senate numbered 15 with an amendment, in which it requests the concurrence of the Senate.

The Speaker of the House having signed two enrolled bills, viz, S. 1315 and S. 3076, I am directed to bring the same to the Senate for the signature of its President.

ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED

The Secretary reported that he had examined and found truly enrolled the following bills:

S. 1315. An act for the incorporation of the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc.; and

S. 3076. An act for the relief of Daisy Pong Hi Tong Li.

The PRESIDENT pro tempore thereupon signed the same.

REGULATION OF THE PRACTICE OF PHYSICAL

THERAPY

On motion by Mr. MORSE,

The Senate proceeded to consider the bill (S. 675) to regulate the practice of physical therapy by registered physical therapists in the District of Columbia; and the reported amendments having been agreed to,

Ordered, That the bill be engrossed and read a third time.

The said bill was read the third time.

Resolved, That is pass and that the title thereof be as aforesaid.

Ordered, That the Secretary request the concurrence of the House of Representatives therein.

SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, 1961

The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. WILLIAMS of Delaware in the chair) laid before the Senate the message this day received from the House of Representatives, announcing its action on the amendments of the Senate to the bill (H.R. 12740) making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1961, and for other purposes.

On motion by Mr. HAYDEN, Resolved, That the Senate disagree to the amendment of the House of Representatives to the amendment of the Senate numbered 15, and further insist upon its amendments Nos. 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, and 17 and ask a further conference with the House thereon.

Ordered, That the conferees on the part of the Senate be appointed by the Presiding Officer; and

The PRESIDING OFFICER appointed Mr. HAYDEN, Mr. RUSSELL, Mr. CHAVEZ, Mr. ELLENDER, Mr. HILL, Mr. ROBERTSON, Mr. BRIDGES, Mr. SALTONSTALL, and Mr. YOUNG of North Dakota.

Ordered, That the Secretary notify the House of Representatives thereof. GRANTS TO THE CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL OF

WASHINGTON., D.C., INC.

On motion by Mr. MORSE,

The Senate proceeded to consider the bill (S. 2979) to authorize the Administrator of General Services to make grants in cash and land to the Convalescent Hospital of Washington, D.C., Inc., for the purpose of enabling the corporation to establish a convalescent and chronic disease hospital in the District of Columbia; and the reported amendments to the text having been agreed to,

Ordered, That the bill be engrossed and read a third time.

The said bill was read the third time. Resolved, That it pass and that the title thereof be amended as reported by the committee, to read: "A bill to authorize the Administrator of General Services Administration to make grants in cash to the Convalescent Hospital of Washington, District of Columbia, Incorporated to establish a convalescent and chronic disease hospital in the District of Columbia."

Ordered, That the Secretary request the concurrence of the House of Representatives therein.

INTEREST ON MONEY BORROWED FROM
RETIREMENT FUND

On motion by Mr. MORSE, The Senate proceeded to consider the bill (S. 3147) relating to interest rates payable on obligations of the United States purchased by the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund; and the reported amendment having been agreed to,

Ordered, That the bill be engrossed and read a third time.

The said bill was read the third time.

Resolved, That it pass and that the title thereof be as aforesaid.

Ordered, That the Secretary request the concurrence of the House of Representatives therein.

ADMISSION TO REGISTRY OF CERTAIN
FOREIGN-BUILT HYDROFOIL VESSELS

On motion by Mr. MORSE,

The Senate proceeded to consider the bill (H.R. 3900) to permit the admission to registry and the use of the coastwise trade of certain foreign-built hydrofoil vessels; and no amendment being made, Ordered, That it pass to a third reading.

The said bill was read the third time.
Resolved, That it pass.

Ordered, That the Secretary notify the House of Representatives thereof. JUDICIAL OFFICER FOR THE POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT

On motion by Mr. MORSE,

The Senate proceeded to consider the bill (H.R. 11516) to create a judicial officer for the Post Office Department; and no amendment being made,

Ordered, That it pass to a third reading.

The said bill was read the third time. Resolved, That it pass.

Ordered, That the Secretary notify the House of Representatives thereof. BONDING OF PERSONS ENGAGED IN REPAIR, ETC., OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

On motion by Mr. MORSE, The Senate proceeded to consider the bill (S. 3727) to provide for the bonding of persons engaging in the repair, remodeling, alteration, conversion, or modernization of residential property; to impose limitations on the assertion of mechanics liens where payment has been made for work in connection with the repair, remodeling, alteration, conversion, or modernization of residential property; and for other purposes; and the reported amendment to the text having been agreed to,

Ordered, That the bill be engrossed and read a third time.

The said bill was read the third time. Resolved, That is pass and that the title thereof be amended as reported by the committee, to read: "A bill to authorize the bonding of persons engaging in the home improvement business, and for other purposes."

Ordered, That the Secretary request the concurrence of the House of Representatives therein.

USAGE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BY THE NATIONAL SOCIETY DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN COLONISTS

On motion by Mr. MORSE, The Senate proceeded to consider the bill (H.R. 10952) to authorize the National Society Daughters of the American Colonists to use certain real property in the District of Columbia as the national headquarters of that society; and no amendment being made,

Ordered, That it pass to a third read

ing.

The said bill was read the third time. Resolved, That is pass.

Ordered, That the Secretary notify the House of Representatives thereof. AMENDMENT OF LIFE INSURANCE ACT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA On motion by Mr. MORSE, The Senate proceeded to consider the bill (H.R. 10921) to amend section 35 of chapter III of the Life Insurance Act for the District of Columbia; and the reported amendments having been agreed to,

Ordered, That the amendments be engrossed and the bill read a third time. The said bill, as amended, was read the third time.

Resolved, That it pass.

Ordered, That the Secretary request the concurrence of the House of Representatives in the amendments.

TENURE OF OFFICE OF INDIVIDUALS APPOINTED TO ADMINISTRATIVE AND POLICYMAKING POSTS

On motion by Mr. MORSE, The Senate proceeded to consider the resolution (S. Res. 338) relating to tenure of office of individuals appointed to administrative and policymaking posts in the Federal Government; and Resolved,

thereto.

That the Senate

agree

The amendment to the preamble was agreed to; and,

The preamble, as amended, was agreed to.

The resolution as agreed to, with the accompanying preamble, as amended, is as follows:

Whereas the requirements for policy planning and decision making in the national security field have placed a premium on knowledgeable, experienced executives; and

Whereas the complexities and technicalities of national security problems have steadily increased the minimum period of Government experience required before responsibilities can be discharged effectively; and

Whereas brief tenure in office tends to have a harmful impact on the effective formulation and execution of national security policies while the Nation has been well served through continuity of service in office by other officials; and

Whereas the problem of turnover has not been confined in its effects to any one administration: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That it is the sense of the Senate that individuals appointed to administrative and policymaking posts should be willing to serve for a period long enough to permit them to contribute effectively in their assigned tasks; and be it further

Resolved, That it is the sense of the Senate that nominees appearing before its committees shall indicate their willingness to service so long as the President desires.

Texas,

EXECUTIVE SESSION

On motion by Mr. JOHNSON of

The Senate proceeded to the consideration of executive business; and after the consideration of executive business,

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On motion by Mr. JOHNSON of Texas, and by unanimous consent,

The Senate proceeded to consider the bill (S. 299) for the relief of Dalworth C. Ebner; and the reported amendment to the text having been agreed to,

Ordered, That the bill be engrossed and read a third time.

The said bill was read the third time. Resolved, That it pass and that the title thereof be amended as reported by the committee, to read: "A bill for the relief of Dalworth C. Ebner and John Wessels."

Ordered, That the Secretary request the concurrence of the House of Representatives therein.

On motion by Mr. JOHNSON of Texas to reconsider the vote on the passage of the bill,

On motion by Mr. DIRKSEN, The motion to reconsider was laid on the table.

MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE

A message from the House of Representatives by Mr. Bartlett, one of its clerks:

Mr. President: The House of Representatives has passed, without amendment, the following bills of the Senate:

S. 2765. An act for the relief of Sofia Skolopoulos; and

S. 3616. An act to deny to the District of Columbia, in suits on claims arising out of the negligent operation of vehicles owned or controlled by it and operated by its employees in the performance of their official duties, the defense of governmental immunity, to relieve such employees of liability in such cases to third persons, and for other purposes.

The House has agreed to the amendment of the Senate to each of the following bills of the House;

H.R. 4546. An act for the relief of Margaret P. Copin; and

H.R. 6556. An act to amend subdivision c of section 39 of the Bankruptcy Act (11 U.S.C. 67c) so as to clarify time for review of orders of referees.

The House has agreed to the amendments of the Senate to the joint reso

lution (H.J. Res. 722) relating to the entry of certain aliens.

The House has agreed to the report of the committee of conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the amendments of the Senate to the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 397) to enable the United States to participate in the resettlement of certain refugees.

RECESS

On motion by Mr. JOHNSON of Texas, at 7 o'clock and 57 minutes p.m.,

The Senate took a recess subject to the call of the Chair.

AT 11 O'CLOCK AND 10 MINUTES P.M. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. McCLELLAN in the chair) called the Senate to order.

MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE

A message from the House of Representatives by Mr. Bartlett, one of its clerks:

Mr. President: The House of Representatives has passed without amendment the bill (S. 3319) to authorize the Administrator of General Services to release the recapture provisions contained in the conveyance of certain real property to the city of Little Rock, Ark., and for other purposes.

The House had passed the bill (S. 3648) to authorize the Commissioners of the District of Columbia on behalf of the United States to transfer from the United States to the District of Columbia Redevelopment Land Agency title to certain real property in said District, with an amendment, in which it requests the concurrence of the Senate.

I am directed by the House of Representatives, pursuant to the following House Resolution 598, to respectfully return Senate Joint Resolution 217, to the Senate:

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S., July 2, 1960. Resolved, That Senate Joint Resolution 217 in the opinion of this House contravenes the first clause of the seventh section of the first article of the Constitution of the United States, and is an infringement of the previleges of this House, and that the said resolution be respectfully returned to the Senate with a message communicating this resolution.

The House has receded from its disagreement to the amendments of the Senate numbered 1, 2, and 6 to the bill (H.R. 12740) making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1961, and for other purposes, and it further insists upon its disagreement to the amendments of the Senate numbered 7, 8, 9, 14, and 17 to the said bill; and it further insists upon its amendment to the amendment of the Senate numbered 15.

AUTHORIZATION FOR SELECT COMMITTEE ON SMALL BUSINESS TO FILE REPORT WITH SECRETARY OF THE SENATE

On motion by Mr. RANDOLPH, and by unanimous consent,

Ordered, That the Select Committee on Small Business be authorized, during the recess of the Congress between the dates July 2, 1960, and August 8, 1960, to file with the Secretary of the Senate a report entitled "Impact of Imports on Small Business," together with individual views and appendix, if any, and that the report be printed.

SUPPLEMENTAL

APPROPRIATIONS, 1961

The PRESIDING OFFICER laid before the Senate the message this day received from the House of Representatives, announcing its action upon certain amendments of the Senate to the bill (H.R. 12740) making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1961, and for other purposes.

On motion by Mr. HAYDEN, Resolved, That the Senate recede from its amendments Nos. 7, 8, 9, 14, and 17 to the said bill, and that the Senate agree to the amendment of the House of Representatives to the amendment of the Senate numbered 15.

Ordered, That the Secretary notify the House of Representatives thereof.

HOUSE BILL PLACED ON CALENDAR The bill (H.R. 8665) to amend the act entitled "An act to establish a memorial to Theodore Roosevelt in the National Capital" to provide for the construction of such memorial by the Secretary of the Interior, heretofore received from the House of Representatives for concurrence, was read the first and second times by unanimous consent and ordered to be placed on the calendar.

EXTENSION OF SUGAR ACT OF 1948
On motion by Mr. JOHNSON of

Texas,

The bill (H.R. 12311) to extend for 1 year the Sugar Act of 1948, as amended, yesterday received from the House of Representatives for concurrence, was read the first and second times by unanimous consent,

The Senate proceeded, by unanimous consent, to consider the said bill.

On motion by Mr. ANDERSON to amend the bill by striking out in various places certain words and inserting in lieu thereof other words,

Pending debate,

MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE

A message from the House of Representatives by Mr. Bartlett, one of its clerks (at 12:30 o'clock a.m. Saturday, July 3, 1960):

Mr. President: The House of Representatives has passed, without amendment, the following bills of the Senate:

S. 2674. An act to authorize the acquisition of certain lands for addition to Harpers Ferry National Monument, and for other purposes; and

S. 3247. An act to amend the act of September 9, 1959 (73 Stat. 473), to provide that payment for the lands covered by such act may be made on a deferred basis.

The House has passed the bill (S. 2932) to amend section 3568 of title 18, United States Code, to provide for reducing sentences of imprisonment im

posed upon persons held in custody for want of bail while awaiting trial by the time so spent in custody, with amendments, in which it requests the concurrence of the Senate.

EXTENSION OF SUGAR ACT OF 1948 The Senate resumed the consideration of the bill (H.R. 12311) to extend for 1 year the Sugar Act of 1948, as amended. The question being on agreeing to the amendments proposed by Mr. ANDERSON. Pending debate,

Mr. ANDERSON modified his proposed amendments.

On motion by Mr. AIKEN, The yeas and nays, being desired by one-fifth of the Senators present, were ordered on the question of agreeing to the amendments,

Pending debate,

Mr. JOHNSON of Texas raised a question as to the presence of a quorum; Whereupon

The PRESIDING OFFICER directed the roll to be called;

When

Fifty-seven Senators answered to their names, as follows:

Aiken Allott

Brunsdale

year, less any shares arising from the 1960 growth factor, shall be reserved for new producers."

On page 2, line 15, strike "SEC. 5" and insert That;

On page 2, line 20, strike "1961" and insert 1960;

On page 3, line 22, after the word "There" strike out the words "shall first" and insert may; and on the same line after the word "be" strike out the words "allocated to" and insert the words purchased from;

On page 3, line 23, strike out "and for the calendar year 1961";

On page 4, line 4, strike out "shall first" and insert may; and on the same line strike out "apportioned to” and insert purchased from;

On page 4, line 8, strike out "shall" and insert may;

On page 4, line 8, strike out "allocated to or" and insert may;

One page 4, line 21, strike out the numeral "6" and insert 2.

It was determined in/Yeas___ the affirmative_____

Nays_

50

7

The yeas and nays having been heretofore ordered.

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Senators who voted in the affirmative

McClellan

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Anderson

McCarthy

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Bennett

Muskie

Prouty

Proxmire

Randolph

Scott

Smith

Carroll Case, N.J.

Case, S. Dak.
Church

Clark
Curtis
Dirksen
Dodd

Dworshak

Ellender

Engle

Ervin

Fong

Hruska

Humphrey

Jackson

Javits

Johnson, Tex.

Jordan

Keating

Kefauver

Kuchel

Lausche Long, La. Lusk

A quorum being present,

Sparkman

Thurmond

Williams, N.J. Yarborough Young, N. Dak. Young, Ohio

The question being taken on agreeing to the amendments, as modified, proposed by Mr. ANDERSON, viz, on page 1, strike out all on line 3, through line 17, on page 2, as follows: "That section 412 of the Sugar Act of 1948 (relating to termination of the powers of the Secretary under the Act) is amended by striking out '1960' in each place it appears therein and inserting in lieu thereof '1961'.

SEC. 2. Sections 4501(c) and 6412(d) (relating to the termination and refund of taxes on sugar) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 are amended by striking out '1961' in each place it appears therein and inserting in lieu thereof '1962'.

"SEC. 3. Section 204 (c) of the Sugar Act of 1948, as amended (relating to proration of deficits), is amended by striking out 'shall not be reduced' and inserting 'may be reduced'.

"SEC. 4. Section 302 (b) of the Sugar Act of 1948, as amended (relating to the establishment of proportionate shares for farms), is amended by striking out the period at the end of the first sentence and inserting a colon and the following: Provided, That 75 per centum of any increase in proportionate shares in any area where restrictions are in effect for the 1961 crop year over the total of restricted proportionate shares established for such area in the preceding

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So the amendments, as modified, were agreed to.

On motion by Mr. ANDERSON to reconsider the vote agreeing to his amendments, as modified,

On motion by Mr. HOLLAND, The motion to reconsider was laid on the table.

On motion by Mr. MORSE to further amend the bill by striking out all after the enacting clause, as amended, and inserting in lieu thereof other words.

On motion by Mr. JOHNSON of Texas, and by unanimous consent, Ordered, That debate on the substitute amendment be limited to 20 minutes, to be equally divided and controlled by Mr. MORSE and the majority leader.

After debate,

The question being taken on agreeing to the amendment proposed by Mr. MORSE, viz, strike out all after the enacting clause, as amended, and insert in lieu thereof the following:

That notwithstanding the provisions of the Sugar Act of 1948, as amended, The President shall determine the quota for Cuba under such Act for the

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