468 GERALD R. FORD

President Ford vetoed sixty-six bills, of which forty- eight were regular vetoes and eighteen were pocket vetoes. Twelve were overridden (Item Nos. 2304, 2305, 2307, 2308, 2323, 2329, 2335, 2336, 2338, 2342, 2348, and 2354).

Ninety-third Congress, Second Session l Regular Vetoes

2296 S. 3537.

To modify section 204 of the Flood Control Act of 1965. Vetoed December 17, 1974. The veto message was laid before the Senate. (120 Cong. Rec. 40607). Veto unchallenged

2297 H.R. 5094.

To amend Title 5, United States Code, to provide for the reclassification of positions of deputy US. mar- shal. Vetoed August 12, 1974. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Post Office and Civil Service Committee, and printed as H. Doc. 93- 336. (120 Cong. Rec. 28162). Veto unchallenged

2298 H.R. 6191.

To amend the Tariff Schedules of the United States to provide that certain forms of zinc be admitted free of duty. Vetoed November 26, 1974. The veto message was laid before the House and printed as H. Doc. 93-397. (120 Cong. Rec. 37426). The House sustained the veto on December 3, 1974 by a vote of 249 yeas to 150 nays. (120 Cong. Rec. 37889). Veto sustained.

* President Nixon vetoed two bills (Item Nos. 2294 and 2295) in the Ninety-third Conpress, Second Session.

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H.R. 6624. For the relief of Alvin W. Burt, Jr., Eileen Wallace Kennedy Pope, and David Douglas Kennedy, a minor. Vetoed October 29, 1974, The veto message was laid before the House and printed as H. Doc. 93-378. (120 Cong. Rec. 36247). The House sustained the veto on November 20, 1974 by a vote of 236 yeas to 163 nays. (120 Cong. Rec. 36634). Veto sustained Note-President Ford vetoed five bills during the Oc- tober 17 to November 18, 1974 adjournment period. These bills were H.R. 6624 (Itern No. 22991, H.R. 7768 (Item No. 23001, H.R. 11541 (Item No. 23023, H.R. 13342 (Item No. 23061, and H.R. 14225 (Item No. 2307). The bills were returned to the Clerk of the House with a message claiming that they had been pocket vetoed. Despite the pocket veto claim, Con- gress considered them to be regular vetoes and they are listed here and in accompanying tables as such. The veto of H.R. 14225 (Item No. 2307) was overrid- den by both chambers, but the Administration failed to promulgate it as law. Senator Edward Kennedy amended a pending pocket veto claim (Item No. 2293) to include H.R. 14225. The court held in Kennedy v. Jones (412 F.Supp. 353 (D.D.C. 1976)) that pocket vetoes could not be used except after adjournment sine die unless Congress failed to appoint individuals to receive messages. This decision reaffirmed Kenne- dy v. Sampson (Item No. 2262). The provisions of H.R. 14225 were identical to H.R. 17503 which became Public Law 93-516 (88 Stat. 1617). Therefore, H.R. 14225 was not assigned a public law number.

H.R. 7'768. For relief of Nolan Sharp. Vetoed October 29, 1974. The veto message was laid before the House and printed as H. Doc. 93-379. (120 Cong. Rec. 36248). Veto unchallenged Note-This veto was the subject of a pocket veto claim. See the note for H.R. 6624 (Item No. 2299).

H.R. 10626. To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to sell re- served phosphate interests of the United States in certain lands in Florida to John Carter and Martha 3. Carter. Vetoed September 30, 1974. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on Inte- rior and Insular Affairs, and printed as H. Doc. 93- 363. (120 Cong. Rec. 33023). Veto unchallenged

470 Gerald R. Ford 2302 H.R. 11541.

To amend the National Wildlife Refuge System Ad- ministration Act of 1966 in order to strengthen the standards under which the Secretary of the Interior may permit certain uses to be made of areas within the system and to require payment of the fair market value of rights-of-way or other interests granted in such areas in connection with such uses. Vetoed October 22, 1974. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on Mer- chant Marine and Fisheries, and printed as H. Doc. 93-382. (120 Cong. Rec. 36245). Veto unchallenged Note-This veto was the subject of a pocket veto claim. See the note for H.R. 6624 (Item No. 2299).

2303 H.R. 11873. To authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to encour- age and assist the several States in carrying out a program of animal health research. Vetoed August 14, 1974. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on Agri- culture, and printed as H. Doc. 93-337. (120 Cong. Rec. 28367). Veto unchallenged

2304 H.R. 12471. To amend section 552 of Title 5, United States Code, known as the Freedom of Information Act. Vetoed October 1K 1974. The veto message was laid before the House and printed as H. Doc. 93-383. (120 Cong. Rec. 36243). The House overrode the veto on November 21. 1974 by a vote of 371 yeas to 31 nays. (120 Cong Rec. 36622). The Senate overrode the veto on November 21, 1974 by a vote of 65 yeas to 27 nays. (120 Cong. Rec. 36865). Veto overridden. (88 Stat. 1561; Public Law 93-502).

2305 H.R. 12628. To amend Title 38, United States Code, to increase the rates of vocational rehabilitation, educational as- sistance, and special training allowance paid to eligi- ble veterans and other persons. Vetoed November 26, 1974. The veto message was laid before the House and printed as H. Doc. 93-396. (120 Cong. Rec. 37426). The House overrode the veto on December 3, 1974 by a vote of 394 yeas to 10 nays. (120 Cong. Rec. 37874).

Ninety-third Congress, Second Session 471 The Senate overrode the veto on December 3, 1974 by a vote of 90 yeas to 1 nay. (120 Cong. Rec. 37836). Veto overridden. (88 Stat. 1578; Public Law 93-508).

2306 H.R. 13342. To amend the Farm Labor Contract Registration Act of 1963 by extending its coverage and effectuating its enforcement. Vetoed October 29, 1974. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on Edu- cation and Labor, and printed as H. Doc. 93-380. (120 Cong. Rec. 36246). Veto unchallenged Note-This veto was the subject of a pocket veto claim. See the note for H.R. 6624 (Item No. 2299).

2307 H.R. 14225. To amend and extend the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 for one additional year. Vetoed October 29, 1974. The veto message was laid before the House and printed as H. Doc. 93-381. (120 Cong. Rec. 36246). The House overrode the veto on November 20, 1974 by a vote of 398 yeas to 7 nays. (120 Cong. Rec. 36614). The Senate overrode the veto on November 21, 1974 by a vote of 90 yeas to 1 nay. (120 Cong. Rec. 36842, 36849,36882). Veto overridden. Note-A Public Law number was not assigned to this bill due to the signing into law of an identical bill, H.R. 17503, which became Public Law 93-516; 88 Stat. 1617. See the note for H.R. 6624 (Item No. 2299).

2308 H.R. 15301. To amend the Railroad Retirement Act of 1937 to revise the retirement system for employees of em- ployers covered thereunder. Vetoed October 12, 1974. The veto message was laid before the House and printed as H. Doc. 93-371. (120 Cong. Rec. 35609). The House overrode the veto on October 15, 1974 by a vote of 360 yeas to 12 nays. (120 Cong. Rec. 35616). The Senate overrode the veto on October 16, 1974 by a vote of 72 yeas to 1 nay. (120 Cong. Rec. 35893). Veto overridden. (88 Stat. 1305; Public Law 93-445).

2309 H.R. 15323. To amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amend- ed, to revise the method of proving for public remu- neration in the event of a nuclear incident.

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H.J. Res 1131. Making further appropriations for the fiscal year 1975. Vetoed October 14, 19T.4. The veto message was laid before the House and printed as H. Doc. 93-369. (120 Cong. Rec. 35606). The House sustained the veto on October 15, 1974 by a vote of 223 yeas to 135 nays. (120 Cong. Rec. 35608). Veto sustained

H.J. Res. 1163. Making further appropriations for the fiscal year 1975. Vetoed October l z 19T4. The veto message was laid before the House and printed as H. Doc. 93-374. (120 Cong. Rec. 36018). The House s ~ t a i ~ e d the veto on October 17, 1974 by a vote of 161 yeas to 83 nays. (120 Cong. Rec. 36018). Veto sustained. Pocket Vetoes

S. 425. To provide for the cooperation between the Secretary of the Interior and the States with respect to the reg- ulation of surface mining operations, and the acquisi- tion and reclamation of abandoned mines. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 93d Congress had adjourned sine die on December 20, 1974. The bill was presented to the President on De- cember 18, 1974. (120 Cong. Rec. 40734). A Presiden- tial message was received by the 1st session of the 94th Congress on January 10, 1975. (120 Cong. Rec. 41996).

S. 3341. To revise certain provisions of Title 5, United States Code, relating to per diem and mileage and expenses of employees and other individuals traveling on offi- cial business. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 93d Congress had adjourned sine die on December 20, 1974. The bill was presented to the President on De- cember 19, 1974. (120 Cong. Rec. 41132). A Presiden- tial message was received by the 1st session of the 94th Congress on January 10, 1975. (120 Cong. Rec. 41998).

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s. 3943. To extend the time for using funds appropriated to carry out the Rural Environmental Assistance Pro- gram (REAP) and the Rural Environmental Conser- vation Program (RECP) for the fiscal years ending June 30,1973, and June 30,1974. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 93d Congress had adjourned sine die on December 20, 1974. The bill was presented to the President on De- cember 24, 1974. (120 Cong. Rec. 41770). A Presiden- tial message was received by the 1st session of the 94th Congress on January 10, 1975. (120 Cong. Rec. 41998).

S. 4206. To provide price support for milk at not less than 90 percent of the parity price therefor. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 93d Congress had adjourned sine die on December 20, 1974. The bill was presented to the President on De- cember 24, 1974. (120 Cong. Rec. 41770). A Presiden- tial message was received by the 1st session of the 94th Congress on January 10, 1975. (120 Cong. Rec. 41997).

H.R. 2933. To improve the quality of unshelled filberts and shelled filberts for marketing in the United States. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 93d Congress had adjourned sine die on December 20, 1974. The bill was presented to the President on De- cember 22, 1974. (120 Cong. Rec. 41993). A Presiden- tial message was received by the 1st session of the 94th Congress on January 10, 1975. (120 Cong. Rec. 41997).

H.R. 8193. To require that a percentage of oil imports be carried on U.S. flag vessels. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 93d Congress had adjourned sine die on December 20, 1974. The bill was presented to the President on De- cember 18, 1974. (120 Cong. Rec. 40963). A Presiden- tial message was received by the 1st session of the 94th Congress on January 10, 1975. (120 Cong. Rec. 41996).

H.R. 11897. To name the United States Courthouse and Federal Office Building at 110 Michigan Street, N.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan, the “Gerald R. Ford Federal Office Building.”

474 Gerald R. Ford Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 93d Congress had adjourned sine die on December 20, 1974. The bill was presented to the President on De- cember 23, 1974. (120 Cong. Rec. 41994). A Presiden- tial message was received by the 1st session of the 94th Congress on January 10, 1975. (120 Cong. Rec. 41998).

2319 H.R. 11929. To amend section 15d of the Tennessee Valley Au- thority Act of 1933 to provide that expenditure for pollution control facilities will be credited against re- quired power investment return payments and repay- ments. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 93d Congress had adjourned sine die on December 20, 1974. The bill was presented to the President on De- cember 12, 1974. (120 Cong. Rec. 39383). A Presiden- tial message was received by the 1st session of the 94th Congress on January 10, 1975. (120 Cong. Rec. 41996).

2320 H.R. 13296. To authorize appropriations for the fiscal year 1975 for certain maritime programs of the Department of Commerce. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 93d Congress had adjourned sine die on December 20, 1974. The bill was presented to the President on De- cember 23, 1974. (120 Cong, Rec. 41994). A Presiden- tial message was received by the 1st session of the 94th Congress on January 10, 1975. (120 Cong. Rec. 41998).

2321 H.R. 14214. To amend the Public Health Service Act and related laws, to revise and extend programs of health reve- nue sharing and health services. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 93d Congress had adjourned sine die on December 20, 1974. The bill was presented to the President on De- cember 12, 1974. (120 Cong. Rec. 39383). A Presiden- tial message was received by the 1st session of the 94th Congress on January 10, 1975. (120 Cong. Rec. 41996).

2322 H.R. 11085. To amend Title VIII of the Public Health Service Act to revise and extend the programs of assistance under that title for nurse training. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 93d Congress had adjourned sine die on December 20,

Ninety-fourth Congress, First Session 475 1974. The bill was presented to the President on De- cember 24, 1974. (120 Cong. Rec. 41994). A Presiden- tial message was received by the 1st session of the 94th Congress on January 10, 1975. (120 Cong. Rec. 41997).

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2323 S. 66.

To amend Title I11 of the Public Health Service Act to revise and extend the programs of assistance under that title for nurse training and to revise and extend programs of health revenue sharing and health services. Vetoed July 26, 1975. The veto message was laid before the Senate, and printed as S. Doc. 94-92. (121 Cong. Rec. 25147). The Senate overrode the veto on July 26, 1975 by a vote of 67 yeas to 15 nays. (121 Cong. Rec. 25153). The House overrode the veto on July 29, 1975 by a vote of 384 yeas to 43 nays. (121 Cong. Rec. 25514). Veto ouerridden. (89 Stat. 304; Public Law 94-63).

2324 S. 1849.

To extend the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act. Vetoed September 9, 1975. The veto message was laid before the Senate and printed as S. Doc. 94-102. (121 Cong. Rec. 28199). The Senate sustained the veto on September 10, 1975 by a vote of 61 yeas to 39 nays. (121 Cong. Rec. 28489). Veto sustained

2325 H.R. 12.

To amend Title 3, United States Code, to provide for the protection of foreign diplomatic missions, to in- crease the size of the Executive Protective Service. Vetoed December 1, 1975. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation, and printed as H. Doc. 94-312. (121 Cong. Rec. 37888). Veto unchallenged

2326 H.R. 25.

To provide for the cooperation between the Secretary of the Interior and the States with respect to the reg- ulation of surface coal mining operations, and the ac- quisition and reclamation of abandoned mines. Vetoed May 20, 1975. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on Inte-

476 Gerald R. Ford rior and Insular Affairs, and printed as H. Doc. 94- 160. (121 Cong. Rec. 15421). The House sustained the veto on June 10, 1975 by a vote of 278 yeas to 143 nays. (121 Cong. Rec. 17982). Veto sustained

2327 H.R. 1767.

To suspend for a 90-day period the authority of the President under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 or any other provision of law to increase tariffs, or to take any other import adjustment action, with respect to petroleum or products derived therefrom; to negate any such action which may be taken by the President after January 15, 1975 and before the beginning of such 9Oday period. Vetoed March 4, 1975. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and printed as H. Doc. 94-70. (121 Cong. Rec. 5220). Veto unchallenged

2328 H.R. 4035.

To provide for more effective congressional review of administrative actions which exempt petroleum prod- ucts from the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973, or which result in a major increase in the price of domestic crude oil; and to provide for an in- terim extension of certain expiring energy authori- ties. Vetoed July 21, 1975. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce, and printed as H. Doc. 94-218. (121 Cong. Rec. 23959). Veto unchallenged

2329 H.R. 4222.

To amend the National School Lunch and Child Nu- trition Acts. Vetoed October 3, 1975. The veto message was laid before the House and printed as H. Doc. 94-273. (121 Cong. Rec. 31587). The House overrode the veto on October 7, 1975 by a vote of 397 yeas to 18 nays. (121 Cong. Rec. 32054). The Senate overrode the veto on October 7, 1975 by a vote of 79 yeas to 13 nays. (121 Cong. Rec. 32021). Veto ouerridden. (89 Stat. 511; Public Law 94-105).

2330 H.R. 4296.

To adjust target prices, loan and purchase levels on the 1975 crops of upland cotton, corn, wheat and soy- beans, to provide price support for milk at 85 per cent of parity with quarterly adjustments for the period ending March 31, 1976.

Ninety-fourth Congress, First Session 477 Vetoed May 1, 1975. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and printed as H. Doc. 94-125. (121 Cong. Rec. 12975). The House sustui~d the veto on May 13, 1975 by a vote of 245 yeas to 182 nays. (121 Cong. Rec. 14094). Veto sustained;

H.R. 4481. Emergency Employment Appropriations Act. Vetoed May 28, 1975. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on Ap- propriations, and printed as H. Doc. 94-169. (121 Cong. Rec. 16240). The House sustained the veto on June 4, 1975 by a vote of 277 yeas to 145 nays. (121 Cong. Rec. 16876). Veto s u s t a i ~ d ;

2332 H.R. 4485. To provide for greater home ownership opportunities for middle income families and to encourage more ef- ficient use of land and energy resources. Vetoed June 24, 1975. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on Banking, Currency, and Housing, and printed as H. Doc. 94-199. (121 Cong. Rec. 20629). The House sustained the veto on June 25, 1975 by a vote of 268 yeas to 157 nays. (121 Cong. Rec. 20801). Veto s u s t u i ~ ~

2333 H.R. 5357. To authorize appropriations to the Secretary of Com- merce for the promotion of tourist travel. Vetoed May 28, 1975. The veto message was laid before the House and referred to the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. (121 Cong. Rec. 16239). Veto unchallenged;

2334 H.R. 5559. To amend section 883(a) of the Internal Revenue Code to provide for exclusion of income from the tem- porary rental of railroad rolling stock by foreign cor- porations. Vetoed December 17, 1975. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and printed as H. Doc. 94-325. (121 Cong. Rec. 41438). The House sustained the veto on December 18. 1975 by a vote of 265 yeas to 157 nays. (121 Cong Rec. 41705). Veto Sustained;

478 Gerald R. Ford 2335 H.R. 5901.

Appropriations for Education Divisions and related agencies, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1976 and the period ending September 30,1976. Vetoed July 25, 1975. The veto message was laid before the House and printed as H. Doc. 94-222. (121 Cong. Rec. 24845). The House overrode the veto on September 9, 1975 by a vote of 379 yeas to 41 nays. (121 Cong. Rec. 28014). The Senate overrode the veto on September 10, 1975 by a vote of 88 yeas to 12 nays. (121 Cong. Rec. 28500). Veto overridden. (89 Stat. 468; Public Law 94-94).

2336 H.R. 8069.

Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, and Health, Education, and Welfare, and related agencies, for fiscal year ending June 30, 1976 and the period ending September 30, 1976. Vetoed December 19, 1975. The veto message was laid before the House and printed as H. Doc. 94-326. (121 Cong. Rec. 41880). The House overrode the veto on January 27, 1976 by a vote of 310 yeas to 113 nays. (122 Cong. Rec. 1035). The Senate overrode The veto on January 28,1976 by a vote of 70 yeas to 24 nays. (122 Cong. Rec. 1326). Veto overridden. (90 Stat. 3; Public Law 94-206).

2337 H.R. 9497. To amend the computation of the level of price s u p port for tobacco. Vetoed &@ember 30, 1975. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on Agri- culture, and printed as H. Doc. 94-271. (121 Cong. Rec. 31103). Veto ~ n c ~ l l e n g e ~

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2338 S. 391. To amend the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, and for other purposes. Vetoed July 3, 1976. The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs, and printed as S. Doc. 94-229. (122 Cong. Rec. 22556). The Senate overrode The veto on August 3, 1976 by a vote of 75 yeas to 17 nays. (122 Cong. Rec. 25213). The House overrode the veto on August 4, 1976 by a vote of 316 yeas to 85 nays. (122 Cong. Rec. 25455). Veto overridden. (90 Stat. 1083; Public Law 94-377).

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S. 2350. To amend the National Security Act of 1947, as amended, to include the Secretary of the Treasury as a member of the National Security Council. Vetoed December 31, 1975. The veto message was laid before the Senate and printed as S. Doc. 94-145. (122 Cong. Rec. 2). The Senate ouerrode the veto on January 22. 1976 by a vote of 72 yeas and 16 nays. (122 CoGg. h. 679j. The veto rnessuge was referred to the House Commit- tee on Armed Services. (122 Cong. Rec. 874). Veto sustained

s. 2447. To amend Title IV of the United States Code to make it clear that members of Congress may not, for pur- poses of state income tax laws, be treated as resi- dents of any state other than the state from which they were elected. Vetoed August 3, 1976. The veto message was laid before the Senate and printed as S. Doc. 94-245. (122 Cong. Rec. 25251). Veto unchallenged

S. 2662. To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and the Foreign Military Sales Act, and for other purposes. Vetoed May Z 1976. The veto message was laid before the Senate and printed as S. Doc. 94-185. (122 Cong. Rec. 13053). Veto unchallenged

S. 3201. To amend the Public Works and Economic Develop- ment Act of 1965, to increase the anti-recessionary effectiveness of the program. Vetoed July 6, 1976. The veto message was laid before the Senate and printed as S. Doc. 94-230. (122 Cong. Rec. 22557). The Senate ouerrode the veto on July 21, 1976 by a vote of 73 yeas to 24 nays. (122 Cong. Rec. 23096). The House ouerrode the veto on July 22, 1976 by a vote of 310 yeas to 96 nays. (122 Cong. Rec. 23420). Veto ouerridden. (90 Stat. 999; Public Law 94-369).

S.J. Res. 121. To provide for quarterly adjustments in the support price for milk. Vetoed January 30, 1976. The veto message was laid before the Senate and printed as S. Doc. 94-154. (122 Cong. Rec. 1823).

480 Gerald R. Ford The Senate sustained the veto on February 4, 1976 by a vote of 37 yeas to 51 nays. (122 Cong. Rec. 2291). Veto sustained

2344 H.R. 5247. To authorize a local public works capital develop- ment and investment program. Vetoed February 13, 1976. The veto message was laid before the House and printed as H. Doc. 94-367. (122 Cong. Rec. 3157). The House overrode the veto on February 19, 1976 by a vote of 319 yeas to 98 nays. (122 Cong. Rec. 3912). The Senate sustained the veto on February 19, 1976 by a vote of 63 yeas to 35 nays. (122 Cong. Rec. 3873). Veto sustained.

2345 H.R. 5465. To allow federal employment preference to certain employees of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and to certain employees of the Indian Health Service, who are not entitled to the benefits of, or who have been adversely affected by the application of, certain fed- eral laws allowing employment preference to Indians. Vetoed September 24, 1976. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service, and printed as H. Doc. 94- 624. (122 Cong. Rec. 32490). Veto unchallenged.

2346 H.R. 5900. To protect the economic rights of labor in the build- ing and construction industry by providing for equal treatment of craft and industrial workers. Vetoed January 2, 1976. The veto message was laid before the House and printed as H. Doc. 94-329. (122 Cong. Rec. 145). Veto unchallenged

2347 H.R. 8617. To restore to the Federal civilian and postal service employees their rights to participate voluntarily, as private citizens, in the political process of the Nation, to protect such employees from improper solicita- tions. Vetoed April 12, 1976. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service, and printed as H. Doc. 94- 449. (122 Cong. Rec. 10561). The House sustained the veto on April 29, 1976 by a vote of 243 yeas to 160 nays. (122 Cong. Rec. 11867). Veto sustained

Ninety-fourth Congress, Second Session 481 2348 H.R. 8800.

To authorize in the Energy Research and Develop- ment Administr~tion, a federal program of research, development and demonstrations designed to pro- mote electric vehicle technologies and to demonstrate the commercial feasibility of electric vehicles. Vetoed September 13, 1976. The veto message was laid before the House and printed as H. Doc. 94-606. (122 Cong. Rec. 30186). The House overrode the veto on September 16, 1976 by a vote of 307 yeas to 101 nays. (122 Cong. Rec. 30807). The Senate overrode the veto on September 17, 1976 by a vote of 53 yeas to 20 nays. (122 Cong. Rec. 30986). Veto o u e r ~ i d d e ~ (90 Stat. 1260; Public Law 94-413).

2349 H.R. 9803. To postpone for six months the effective date of the requirement that a child day care center meet the specified staffing standards, in order to qualify for federal payments for the services involved under Title XX of the Social Security Act. Vetoed A p ~ d 6, 1976. The veto message was laid before the House and printed as H. Doc. 94-440. (122 Cong. Rec. 9559). The House overrode the veto on May 4, 1976 by a vote of 301 yeas to 101 nays. (122 Cong. Rec. 12323). The Senate sustained the veto on May 5, 1976 by a vote of 60 yeas to 34 nays. (122 Cong. Rec. 12687). Veto sustained

2350 H.R. 12384. To authorize certain construction at military installa- tions. Vetoed July 2, 1976. The veto message was laid before the House and printed as H. Doc. 94-546. (122 Cong. Rec. 22487). The House overrode the veto on July 22, 1976 by a vote of 270 yeas to 131 nays. (122 Cong. Rec. 23433). The Senate sustained the veto on July 22, 1976 by a vote of 51 yeas to 42 nays. (122 Cong. Rec. 23373). Veto sustained.

2351 H.R. 12567. To authorize ap~ropr ia t io~s for the Federal Fire Pre- vention and Control Act, for fiscal years 1977 and 1978. Vetoed July 1976. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the C o m m i t t ~ on Science and Technology, and printed as H. Doc. 94-547. (122 Cong. Rec. 22488). Veto unchallenged.

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To extend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Ro- denticide Act, for six months. Vetoed August 13, 297'6. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on Agri- culture, and printed as H. Doc. 94-585. 0 2 2 Cong. Rec. 27141). Veto ~ n c ~ u ~ ~ ~ n ~ e ~

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2353 H.R. 13655. To establish a $year research and development pro- gram leading to advanced automobile propulsion sys- tems. Vetoed September 24, 1976. The veto message was laid before the House and printed as H. Doc. 94-625. (122 Cong. Rec. 32490). The House overrode the veto on September 29, 1976 by a vote of 293 yeas to 102 nays. (122 Cong. Rec. 33483). The Senate sustained the veto on Septemb& 29, 1976 by a vote of 41 yeas to 35 nays. (122 Cong. Rec. 33310). Veto sustained.

2354 H.R. 14232.

Making appropriations for the Department of Labor and Health, Education, and Welfare for fiscal year ending September 30,1977. Vetoed September 29, 1976. The veto message was laid before the House and printed as H. Doc. 94-636. (122 Cong. Rec. 33656). The House overrode the veto on September 30, 1976 by a vote of 312 yeas to 93 nays. (122 Cong. Rec. 34073). The Senate overrode the veto on September 30, 1976 by a vote of 67 yeas to 15 nays. (122 Cong. Ree. 33864). Veto o u ~ r r i ~ d e ~ , (90 Stat. 1418; Public Law 94-4393. Pocket Vetoes

2355 s, 1437.

To distinguish federal grant and cooperative agree- ment relationships from federal procurement rela- tionships. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 94th Congress adjourned sine die on Octiober I, 1976. The bill was presented to the President on October 12, 1976. (122 Cong. Rec. 35081). A Presidentiai message was received by Congress on October 26, 1976. (122 Cong. REX. 35081).

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To provide for furthering the conservation, protec- tion, and enhancement of the Nation’s land, water, and related resources for sustained use. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 94th Congress adjourned sine die on October 1, 1976. The bill was presented to the President on October 7, 1976. (122 Cong. Rec. 35080). A Presidential message was received by Congress on October 26, 1976. (122 Cong. Rec. 35081).

s. 3553. To define the jurisdiction of United States Courts in suits against foreign states, the circumstances in which foreign states are immune from suit and in which execution may not be levied on their property. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 94th Congress adjourned sine die on October 1, 1976. The bill was presented to the President on October 12, 1976. (122 Cong. Rec. 35081). A Presidential message was received by Congress on October 26, 1976). (122 Cong. Rec. 35082).

S. 3790. For the relief of Camilla A. Hester. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 94th Congress adjourned sine die on October 1, 1976. The bill was presented to the President on September 30, 1976). (122 Cong. Rec. 33841). A Presidential message was received by Congress on October 26, 1976. (122 Cong. Rec. 35081).

H.R. 4654. For the relief of Day’s Sportswear Incorporated. Pocket veto occurred after the Zd session of the 94th Congress adjourned sine die on October 1, 1976. The bill was presented to the President on October 3, 1976. (122 Cong. Rec. 35380). A Presidential message was received by Congress on October 26, 1976. (122 Cong. Rec. 35383).

H.R. 5446, To implement the Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 94th Congress adjourned sine die on October 1, 1976. The bill was presented to the President on September 28, 1976. (122 Cong. Rec. 33760). A Presidential message was received by Congress on October 26, 1976. (122 Cong. Rec. 35383).

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To provide for the mandatory inspection of domesti- cated rabbits slaughtered for human food. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 94th Congress adjourned sine die on October I, 1976. The bill was presented to the President on October 6, 1916. (122 Cong. Rec. 35380). A Presidential message was received by Congress on October 26, 1976. (122 Cong. Rec. 35384).