out which our . boasted democracy is a U.S. SENATE, SENATE bruised and broken reed. WASHINGT(>N, D.C., December 23, 1964. We ask it in the dear Redeemer's name. The Honorable CARL F. HAYDEN, MONDAY, JANUARY 4, 1965 President pro temopore, Amen. U.S. Senate, The 4th of January being the day pre- Washington, D.C. scribed by Public Law 88-649, 88th Con- . CREDENTIALS-RESIGNATIONS AND DEAR SENATOR: I am attaching a copy of my gress, 2d session, for the meeting of the APPOINTMENTS letter of resignation from the senate ad­ dressed to the Honorable Karl F. Rolvaag, 1st session of the 89th Congress, the Sen- The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The ate assembled in its Chamber at the of Minnesota. Chair lays before the Senate copies of I am resigning on the date of December 29, Capitol. the resignations of Senators Salinger and in order to permit the appointment by the CARL HAYDEN, of Arizona, President Humphrey and the certificates of ap­ Governor of a senator to succeed me on pro tempore of .the Senate of the United pointment of Senators GEORGE MURPHY December 30. States, called the Senate to order at 12 and WALTER F. MONDALE to fill the respec­ With kind personal regards. o'clock meridian. tive vacancies, all of which appear to be Sincerely, The Chaplain, Rev. Frederick BroWn in proper form. HUBERT H. HUMPHREY. Harris, D.D., of the city of Washington, Without objection, they will be printed DECEMBER 23, 1964. D.C., offered the following prayer: in the RECORD without being read. The The Honorable KARL F. ROLVAAG, Almighty God,. Father of mankind, Chair hears no objection. Governor of Minnesota, • unto whom all hearts are open, all de­ . The resignations and certificates of St. Paul, Minn . sires known, and from -whom no secrets appointment are as follows: . DEAR GOVERNOR ROLVAAG: This is to inform you that I am resigning as U.S. Senator are hid: With an unappeasable longing, DECEMBER 22, 1964. effective at the close of business on Tuesday, our lives are drawn and driven to Thee, . Gov. EDMUND G. BROWN, December 29, in order to permit the ap­ with a haunting, never-sated thirst for State Capitol, pointment of a junior Senator from Min­ the eternal. Sacramento, Calif. nesota on or after December 30, 1964. . In the dawn of a new year on the cal­ DEAR GOVERNOR: I am herewith submitting With kind personal regards . my resignation as a member of the U.S. Sincerely, endar of destiny, with a world confused Senate effective as of the close of business and dark and disturbed by portents of HUBERT H. HUMPHREY, Thursday, December 31, 1964. Vice-President-elect. fear, yet lured with glorious vistas of I want to take this opportunity to again radiant possibilities for all mankind, we express my deep appreciation to you for the STATE OF MINNESOTA: EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT turn from the shadows and shams which wonderful opportunity you afforded me to hedge our path, even as we seek light and serve the people of the State of California in CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT OF UNITED the U.S. Senate. Being a member of this STATES SENATOR FROM MINNESOTA truth, to this cloister of the unseen and distinguished body -for even such a short To the PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE OF THE eternal, which our fathers set up so long period of tlme will always be something UNITED STATES: ago. At this high altar of the Republic's which I can recall with pride. · This is to certify that, pursuant to the life, we pray that these servants of the I am hopeful that you will e.ppoint power vested in me by the Constitution of public by the will of the people, lifted to Senator-elect GEORGE MURPHY, whom the the United States and the laws of the State high places of state~ may be so strength­ people chose on November 3, to fill out my of Minnesota, I, 'Karl F. Rolvaag, the Gover­ ened by the might of aauntless dedica­ · unexpired term and thus give the people of nor of said State, do hereby appoint WALTER tion that, scorning all expediency, they California the advantage of this added F. MONDALE a Senator from said State to seniority. represent said State in the Senate of the may match these dangerous days with Sincerely yours, United States until the vacancy therein, daring deeds. Gird them, we pray, With PIERRE SALINGER. caused by the resignation of Hubert H. cheerful courage, that they may bear the Humphrey, is filled by election as provided by law. weight of vast concerns, the sting of criti­ EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, I cism, and the drudgery of unapplauded State of California. In witness whereof, have hereunto set toil. my hand and caused the great seal of the As this day, in a tapestry of words and CERTIFICATE ,OF .APPOINTMENT State of Minnesota to be affixed, at the capi­ To the PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE OF THE tol, in St. Paul, this 30th day of December phrases, in a time so tangled and tragic, UNITED STATES: J964. the Chief Executive and his coadjutors This is to certify that, pursuant to the KARL F. ROLVAAG, sketch out the pattern of the Nation's power vested in me by the Constitution of Governor. purpose as it is seen by them ' may it the United States and the laws of the State JOSEPH L. DONOVAN, be heard with ·a sympathetic realization of California, I, Edmund G. Brown, the Gov­ Secretary of State. of the vast global responsibilities, com­ ernor of said State, do hereby appoint plications, and commitments with which GEORGE MURPHY a Senator from said State it deals. As the panorama of the Na­ to represent said Sta;te in the Senate of the United States for the unexpired term ending CREDENTIALS-CERTIFICATES OF tion's life passes before anxious eyes and ELECTION minds, may the chosen legislators here at noon on the 3d day of January 1965, caused by the resignation of Pierre Salinger. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The highly resolve that this white-domed Witness: His Excellency our Governor, Ed­ Capitol .edifice shall be not only an ar­ mund G. Brown, and t>ur seal hereto affixed Chair lays before the Senate the cre­ senal of material might, but also a ca­ wt Sacramento, Calif., this 1st day of January, dentials of three Senators, namely Ross thedral of religious faith where are pro­ in the year of our Lord 1965. BASS, of Tennessee, FRED R. HARRIS, of By the Governor: Oklahoma, and JOSEPH M. MONTOYA, Of claimed to all the earth the sanctions of · . • EDMUND G. BROWN, New Mexico, elected on November 3 for irresistible moral force and the spiritual Governor of the State of California:· unexpired terms, together with the 33 verities upon which our freedoms were " FRANH: M. JORDAN, Senators elected for 6..:year terms begin~ reare$f, upon which they rest, and with- Secr~tary of State. ning on t,Pe 3d day of January 1965,. CXI--1 3 4 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD - SENATE January 4, 1965 All of these certificates, the Chair is State to represent said State ln the Senate Witness: His Excellency our Governor, advised, except that of the Senator from of the United States for the term of 6 years, John Dempsey, and our seal hereto affixed at Delaware [Mr. WILLIAMS] which follows beginning on the 3d day of January, 1965. Hartford, this 25th day of November in the Witness: His Excellency our Governor, Wil­ year of our Lord 1964. a. State form, are in the form suggested liam L. Guy, and our seal hereto affixed at JOHN DEMPSEY by the Senate. Bismarck this 1st day of December in the Governor. If there be no objection, the reading of year of our Lord 1964. ELLA T. GRASSO, these certificates will be waived and they WILLIAM L. GUY, Secretary oFstate. will be printed in full in the CONGRES­ Governor. SIONAL RECORD. BEN MEIER, STATE OF ARIZONA Secretary of State. The credentials are as follows: OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY To the PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VmGINIA UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, SS. UNITED STATES: To the PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA This is to certify that on the 3d day of I, Wesley Bolin, Secretary of State, do November, 1964, the Honorable Ross BASS UNITED STATES: This is to certify, That on the 3d day of hereby certify that on the 3d day of Novem­ was duly chosen by the qualified electors of ber 1964 PAUL FANNIN was duly chosen by the State of Tennessee, a Senator for the un­ November 1964, HARRY FLOOD BYRD was duly chosen by the qualified electors of the State the qualified electors of the State of Arizona, expired term ending at noon on the 3d day a Senator from said State to represent said of January, 1967, to fill the vacancy in the of Virginia a Senator from said State to rep­ resent said State in the Senate of the United' State in the Senate of the United States for representation from Tennessee in the Senate the term of 6 years, beginning on the 3d day of the United States caused by the death of States for the term of 6 years, beginning on the 3d day of January 1965. of January 1965. the Honorable Estes Kefauver. Witness: His Excellency our Governor, Witness: His Excellency our Governor, and In testimony whereof the Governor of Virginia hath hereunto signed his name and Paul Fannin, and our seal hereto affixed at our seal hereto affixed at Nashv1lle, Tenn., Phoenix, Ariz., this 8tQ day of December this 20th day of November, in the year of affixed the lesser seal of the Commonwealth at Richmond this 24th day of November in in the year of our Lord 1964. our Lord 1964. PAUL FANNIN, By the Governor: the year of our Lord 1964 and in the 189th year of the Commonwealth. Governor of Arizona. FRANK G. CLEMENT, In witness whereof I have hereunto set my Governor. A. S. HARRISON, Jr., Governor. hand and affixed the great seal of the State JOE c. CARR, of Arizona. Done at Phoenix, the capital, Secretary of State. MARTHA BELL CONWAY, Secretary of the Commonwealth. this 8th day of December AD. 1964. WESLEY BOLIN, STATE OF OKLAHOMA, Secretary of State. OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, THE STATE OF WEST VmGINIA Oklahoma City, November 19, 1964. To the PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE OF THE To the PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES: CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION FOR 6-YEAR TERM UNITED STATES: This ls to certify that on the 3d day of To the PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE OF THE . This is to certify that on the 3d day of November 1964, ROBERT C. BYRD of the UNITED STATES: November 1964, FRED R. HARRIS was duly county of Raleigh, was duly chosen by the This is to certify that on the 3d day of No~ chosen by the qualified electors of the State qualified electors of the State of West Vir­ vember, 1964, HIRAM L. FoNG was duly chosen of Oklahoma a Senator for the unexpired ginia a Senator from said State to represent by the qualified electors of the State of Ha­ term ending at noon on the 3d day of said State in the Senate of the United States waii a Senator from said State to represent January 1967, to fill the vacancy in the repre­ for the term of 6 years, beginning at noon on said State in the Senate of the United States sentation from said State in the Senate of the 3d day of January next. for the term of 6 years, beginning on the 3d the United States caused by the death of Given under my hand and the great seal day of January, 1965. Roberts. Kerr. of the said State of West Virginia, this 18th Witness: His Excellency our Governor, Witness: His Excellency our Governor, day of December 1964. John A. Burns, and our seal hereto affixed at Henry Bellmon, and our seal hereto affixed By the Governor: Iolani Palace in Honolulu, Hawati, this 30th at Oklahoma City, this 19th day of Novem­ w. W. BARRON, day of November, in the year of our Lord ber in the year of our Lord 1964. · Governor. 1964. By the Governor: JOE F. BURDETT, By the Governor: HENRY BELLMON, Secretary of State. JOHN A. BURNS, Governor. Governor. JAMES M. BULLARD, STATE OF NEVADA WILLIAM S. RICHARDSON, Secretary of State. To the PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE OF THE Lieutenant Governor. JACK WETTENGEL, UNITED STATES: Assistant Secretary of State. This is to certify, That at a general election held in the State of Nevada on Tuesday, the . STATE OF MICHIGAN STATE OF NEW MEXICO 3d day of November, 1964, HOWARD w. CAN­ CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION FOR 6-YEAR TERM CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION FOR UNEXPmED TERM NON was duly elected by the qualified elec­ To the PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE OF THE To the PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE OF THE tors of the State of Nevada a Senator from UNITED STATES: UNITED STATES: said State to represent said State in the This is to certify that on the 3d day of This is to certify that on the 3d day of Senate of the United States for the term of November 1964, PHILIP A. HART was duly November 1964, JosEPH M. MONTOYA was 6 years, beginning on the 3d day of January chosen by the qualified electors of the State duly chosen by the qualified electors of the 1965, haying received the highest number of Michigan, a Senator from said State to State of New Mexico a Senator for the un­ of votes cast for said omce at said election, as represent said State in the Senate of the expired term ending at noon on the 3d day appears by the certificate of the duly consti­ United States for the term of 6 years, begin­ of January 1965, to fill the vacancy in the tuted and qualified board of canvassers now ning on the 3.d day of January 1965. representation from said State in the Sen.ate on file in the office of the Secretary of State Witness: His Excellency our Governor, of the United States caused by the death of at Carson City, Nev. George Romney, and our seal hereto affixed Senator Dennis Chavez. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set at Lansing, Mich., this 10th day of December Witness: His Excellency, Gov. Jack M. my hand and caused the great seal of State in the year of our Lord 1964. Campbell, and the State seal hereto affixed to be affixed at Carson City, this 4th day of By the Governor: at Santa Fe, this 24th day of November ln December in the year of our Lord 1964. GEORGE RoMNEY, the year of our Lord 1964. GRANT SAWYER, Governor. JACK M. CAMPBELL, Governor. JAMES M. HARE, Governor of New Mexico. JOHN KOONTZ, ·secretary of State. J. C. COMPTON, Secretary of State. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. To the PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE OF THE ALBERTA MILLER, STATE OF CONNECTICUT UNITED STATES: Secretary of State of New Mexico. To the PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE OF THE This is to certify that on the 3d day ot UNITED STATES: November 1964, ALBERT GORE was duly chosen CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION FOR 6-YEAR TERM This is to certify that on the Sd day of by the qualified electors of the State of Ten­ To the PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE OF THE November 1964, THOMAS J. DODD was duly nessee a Senator from said State to represent UNITED STATES: chosen by the qualified electors of the State said State in the Senate of the United States This is to certify that on the 3d day of of Connecticut a Senator from said State to for the term of 6 years, beginning on the November 1964, QUENTIN N. BURDICK was represent said State in the Senate of the 3d day of January 1965. duly chosen by the qualified electors of the United States for the term of 6 years; begin­ Witness: His Excellency our Governor, and State of North Dakota a Senator from said ning on th.e Sd day of January 1965. our seal hereto affixed at Nashvllle, Tenn., January 4, 1965 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD - SENATE this 24th day of November in the year of THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS chosen by the qualified electors of the State our Lord 1964. CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION FOR 6-YEAR TERM of Wyoming a Senator from said State to By the Governor: To the PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE OF THE represent said State in the Senate of the FRANK G. CLEMENT, UNITED STATES: United States for the term of 6 years, be­ Governor. This is to certify that on the 3d day of ginning on the 3d day of January, 1965. JOE c. CARR, November 1964, EDWARD M. KENNEDY was Witness: His Excellency our Governor, Secretary of State. duly chosen by the qualified electors of the Clifford P. Hansen, and our seal hereto af­ Commonwealth of Massachusetts a Senator fixed at 10 a.m., this 7th day of December in STATE ·oF INDIANA from said Commonwealth to represent said the year of our Lord 1964. By· the Governor: To the PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE OF THE Commonwealth in the Senate of the United States for the term of 6 years, beginnnig on CLIFFORD P. HANSEN, UNITED STATES: Governor. This is to certify that on the 3d day of the 3d day of January 1965. WitneEs: His Excellency our Governor, En­ THYNA THOMSON, November 1964, R. VANCE HARTKE was duly Secretary of State. chosen by the qualified electors of the State dicott Peabody, and our sea.I hereto affixed at Boston, this 11th day of December in the of Indiana a Senator from said State to EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT--STATE OF CALIFORNIA represent said State in the Senate of the year of our Lord 1964. United States for the term of 6 years, begin­ By the Governor: CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION FOR 6-YEAR TERM ning on the 3d day of January 1965. ENDICOTT PEABODY, To THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE OF THE Witness: His Excellency our Governor, Governor. UNITED STATES: Matthew E. Welsh, and our seal hereto affixed KERWIN H. WHITE, This is to certify that on the 3d day of . at Indianapolis, Ind., this 24th day of No­ Secretary of the Commonwealth. November, 1964, GEORGE MURPHY was duly vember in the year of our Lord 1964. chosen by the qualified electors of the State By the Governor: STATE OF NEW YORK of California a Senator from said State to MATTHEW E. WELSH, CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION FOR 6-YEAR TERM represent said State in the Senate of the Governor. To the PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE OF THE United States for the term of 6 years, begin­ CHARLES 0. HENDRICKS, UNITED STATES: ning on the 3d day of January, 1965. Secretary of State. This is to certify that on the 3d day of Witness: His Excellency our Governor, and November 1964, ROBERT F. KENNEDY was our seal hereto affixed at Sacramento, Calif., To the PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE OF THE duly chosen by the qualified electoTs of the this 21st day of December in the year of UNITED STATES: State of New York a SenatOT from said State our Lord 1964. By the Governor: This is to certify that on the 3d day of to rep!resent said State in the Senate of the November A.D. 1964, SPESSARD L. HOLLAND United States for the term of 6 years, begin­ EDMUND G. BROWN, was duly chosen by the qualified electors of ning on the 3d day of January 1965. Governor of the State of California. FRANK M. JORDAN, the State of Florida a Senator from said Witness: His Excellency our Governor, Nel­ Secretary of State. State to represent said State in the Senate son A. Rockefeller, and our seal hereto affixed of the United States for the term of 6 years, this 9th day of December in the year of our beginning on the 3d day of January 1965. Lord 1964. STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Witness: His Excellency our Governor, By the Governor: CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION FOR 6-YEAR TERM Farris Bryant, and our seal hereto affixed at NELSON A. ROCKEFELLER, To the PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE OF THE Tallahassee, this 16th day of November-, in Governor. UNITED STATES: the year of our Lord 1964. JOHN P. LOMENZO, This is to certify that on the 3d day of By the Governor: Secretary of State. November 1964, JOHN 0. PASTORE was duly FARRIS BRYANT, chosen by the qualified electors of the State Governor. THE STATE OF MONTANA of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations TOM ADAMS, To the PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE OF THE a Senator from said State to represent said Secretary of State. UNITED STATES: State in the Senate of the United States for This is to certify that on the 3d day of the term of 6 years, beginning on the 3d day November 1964, MIKE MANSFIELD was duly STATE OF NEBRASKA of January 1965. chosen by the qualified electors of the State Witness: His Excellency our Governor, CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION FOR 6-YEAR TERM of Montana a Senator from this State to John H. Chafee, and our seal hereto affixed at To the PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE OF THE represent the State of Montana in the Senate the city of Providence in the State of Rhode UNITED STATES: of the United States for the term of 6 years, Island and Providence Plantations this 7th This ls to certify that on the 3d day of beginning on the 3d day of January 1965. day of December, in the year of our Lord November 1964, ROMAN L. HRUSKA was duly Witness: His Excellency our Governor, Tim 1964. chosen by the qualified electors of the State Babcock, and our seal hereto affixed at By the Governor: of Nebraska a Senator from said State to Helena, this 1st day of December in the JOHN H. CHAFEE, represent said State in the Senate of the yea.r of our Lord 1964. Governor. United States for the term of 6 years, be­ By the Governor: AUGUST P. LAFRANCE, beginning on the 3d day of January 1965. TIM BABCOCK, Secretary of State. In witness whereof, I have here unto set Governor. my hand and caused the great seal of the FRANK MURRAY, STATE OF UTAH State of Nebraska to be affixed this 23d day Secretary of State. To . the PRESIDENT OF 0 THE SENATE OF THE of November 1964. . UNITED STATES: By the Governor: STATE OF MINNESOTA . This is to certify that on the 3d day of FRANK B. MORRISON, CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION FOR 6-YEAR TERM November 1964, FRANK E. Moss was duly Governo1. To the PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE OF THE chosen by the qualified electors of the State FRANK MARSH, UNITED STATES: of Utah, a Senator from said State to rep­ Secretary of State. This is to certify that on the 3d day of resent said State in the Senate of the United November 1964, EUGENE J. McCARTHY was States, for the term of 6 years, beginning on STATE OF WASHINGTON duly chosen by the qualified electors of the the 3d day of January 1965. State of Minnesota a Senator from said State Witness: His Excellency our Governor, To the PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE OF THE George D. Clyde, and our seal hereto affixed UNITED STATES: to represent said State in the Senate of the United States for the term of 6 years, begin­ at Salt Lake City, this 24th day of Novem­ This is to certify that on the 3d day of ber, in the year of our Lord 1964. November 1964, HENRY M. JACKSON was duly ning on the 3d day of January 1965. · Witness: His Excellency our Governor, Karl GEORGE D. CLYDE, chosen by the qualified electors of the State Governor. of Washington a Senator from said State to F. Rolvaag, and our seal hereto affixed at the capitol in St. Paul this 19th d ay of Novem­ LAMONT F. TORONTO, represent said State in the Senate of the Secretary of State. United States for the term of 6 years, begin­ ber in the year of our Lord, 1964. ning on the 3d day of January 1965. KARL F. ROLVAAG, In witness whereof I have hereunto set Governor. STATE OF MAINE my hand and caused the seal of the State of JOSEPH L. DONOVAN, Jr., CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION FOR 6-YEAR TERM Washington to be affixed at Olympia this Secretary of State. To the PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE OF THE 14th day of December A.D. 1964. UNITED STATES; By the Governor: CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION This ls to certify that on the 3d day of ALBERT D. ROSELLINI, To the PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE OF THE November 1964, EDMUND s. MUSKIE was duly Governor of Washington. UNITED STATES: chosen by the qualified electors of the State KENNETH N. GILBERT, This is to certify that on the 3d day of of Maine a Senator from said State to rep­ Deputy Secretary of State. November 1964, GALE W. McGEE was duly resent said State in the Senate of the United 6 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-· SENATE January 4, 1965 States for the term of 6 years, beginning on chosen by th:e qualified ·electors of the State ing the result of the election. Accordingly, the 3d day of January 1965. of Wisconsin a Senator from said State to when the final tabulation is completed, I will Witness: His Excellency our Governor, represent sald State in the Senate of the certify to you an amended return. John H. Reed, and our seal hereto affixed at United States for the term of 6 years, -com­ Meanwhile, I trust that the U.S. Senate Augusta this 30th day of November, in the mencing on the 3d day of January A.D. 1965. wHl see fit to honor the present certification, year of our Lord 1964. In testimony whereof, I hiwe hereunto set in view of this unusual situation, and that By the Governor: my hand and caused the great seal of the it ·will seat the .Honorable HUGH ScoTT along JOHN H. REED, State of Wisconsin to be affixed. Done at with his colleagues on January 3, 1965. Governor. the capitol, in the city of Madison, this 30th With kind personal regards and greetings PAUL A. MACDONALD, day of November, in the year of our Lord of the season, I am, Secretary of State. 1964. Cordially yours, By the µovernor: WILLIAM W. SCRANTON. STATE OF VERMONT JOHN W. REYNOLDS, CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION FOR 6-YEAR TERM Governor. HARRISBURG, December 22, 1964 . . ROBERT C. ZIMMERMAN, I, Albert E. Eberman, deputy secretary of To the PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE OF THE Secretary of State. the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, having UNITED STATES: the custody of the great seal of Pennsylvania, This is to certify that on the 3d day of COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, do hereby certify, that the attached November 1964, WINSTON L. PROUTY was duly GOVERNOR'S OFFICE, photocopy is a full, true, and correct copy of chosen by the qualified electors of the State Harrisbur g, December 22, 1964. the official tabulation and computation of of Vermont a Senator from said State to Hon. CARL HAYDEN, the votes cast in 64 counties for the office of represent said State in the Senate of the President pro tempore, U.S. Senator in the general election held United States for the term of 6 years, begin­ U.S. Senate, Washington, D.C. November 3, 1964, in and for the Common­ ning on the 3d day of January, in the year of DEAR SENATOR HAYDEN: Upon certification wealth of Pennsylvania, with the additional our Lord 1965. to me by the secretary of the Commonwealth partial returns from three counties in which Witness: His Excellency our Governor, of the votes cast for the office of U.S. Senator a small number of absentee votes remain Philip H. Hoff, and our seal hereto affixed at in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, a challenged and unadjudicated, as prepared Montpelier, Vt., this 25th day of November, copy of which is attached, I do herewith by the bureau of elections, department of in the year of our Lord 1964. certify without qualification the election of state, in accordance with the terms of the By the Governor: the Honorable HUGH ScoTT on November 3, Pennsylvania Election Code of 1937, as PHILIP H. HOFF, 1964, to be a Senator from the Common­ amended. Governor. wealth of Pennsylvania for a 6-year term And I do further certify that the ballots HOMER B. ARMSTRONG, beginning January 3, 1965. still in dispute are insufficient in number to Secretary of State. The · three county boards of elections in in anywise affect the result of the election. whose jurisdictions the remaining challenged In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set THE STATE OF WISCONSIN ballots reside have assured the secretary of my hand and caused the great seal of Penn­ To the PRESmENT OF THE SENATE OF THE the Commonwealth that the total number sylvania to be affixed, the day and year above UNITED STATES: of such ballots is approximately 1,500. Thus, written. This is to certify that on the 3d day of they will only serve to change the final total ALBERT E. EBERMAN, November, 1964, WILLIAM PROXMIRE was duly votes cast for each candidate without affect- Deputy Secretary of the Commonwealth. U.S. Senator, Nov. 3, 1964

Hugh Genevieve Morris Geor~e S. Scat- Hugh Genevieve Morris George S. Scat- County Scott, Re- Blatt, Chertov, Tay or, tering County Scott, Re- Blatt, Chertov, Taylor, tering publican Democrat Mil. Wkrs. Soc. Lab. publican Democrat Mil. Wkrs. Soc. Lab. --- Adams ______------10, 984 8,841 19 37 4 Lancaster ___ ------______64, 873 40,444 76 76 ------Allegheny_------366, 958 349,843 1,214 1,406 312 Lawrence ______------22.130 22, 801 72 83 ------Armstrong ______6 Lebanon ______-----____ 20, 482 12, 961 Beaver ______16,444 15,424 24 83 32 26 ------39, 286 44,405 120 152 23 Lehigh_ ------45,408 46, 574 156 96 3 Bedford ___ ·______10, 142 7,016 12 24 ------Luzerne_------62,854 87,567 719 654 ------B ~ rks ______------50, 731 58, 511 198 136 4 Lycoming_------24,049 20, 953 34 48 ------Blair ___ ,___ ------29, 961 20,457 50 74 ------McKean ____ ------10, 256 8,324 65 21 ------Bradford _____ ---_-- ______13, 017 8,067 6 22 ------Mercer_------24, 412 25, 255 113 58 ------Bucks __ ------·------71, 142 57, 030 201 135 3 Mifflin __ ------7, 764 6,889 25 11 ------Butler ______------24, 556 19,858 37 46 6 Monroe ____ ------8,500 8, 237 46 13 ------Cambria __ ___ ------39, 857 41, 334 92 232 4 149,344 88,439 228 242 ------Cameron ____ ------______3 2 3, 157 1, 756 1, 521 3 N~~~i~~~~~======ortbampton______=-= 3, 127 2 6 ------Carbon ____ ------____ -~ ___ 10, 405 12, 081 56 25 ------33,561 45, 591 281 84 1 Centre ___ ------16, 102 10, 046 14 31 ------Northumberland_------22, 452 22, 319 25 52 ------59 98 41 6.862 Chester ____ ------55,348 33,280 PerrY------Philadel pbia---~--______------4.453 17 17 ------Clarion ______8,343 7, 126 11 27 ------381, 546 523, 870 1, 390 l, 149 ------Clearfield __ -- __ -_- ______15, 562 14. 902 40 44 2 Pike ______----___ - ______3, 312 2,067 9 7 ------Clinton ______----______-. 7,096 7, 175 5 2fi ------Potter __ ------_ 4.088 2, 834 5 16 ------Columbia __ ------____ 11, 458 11,324 , 13 24 ------SchuylkiJL _------36, 440 40, 497 46 82 ------Crawford_------15, 504 13, 150 46 36 1 Snyder_------6,486 2, 986 7. ' 13 ------Cumberland ______30, 637 19,.592 83 27 ------Somerset_ __------18, 441 14. 361 18 34 5 Dauphin __ ------.52, 723 3.5, 576 304 f27 3 Sullivan __ ------____ 1,633 1.376 3 6 ------104. 962 2.55 242 8. 785 Delaware __ ------lfil. 684 ------TiogaSusquehanna______------5. 580 9 14 ------Elk ______------6, 812 8.114 22 17 ------9,070 5,391 11 21.\ ------Erie_------______51. 477 51, 914 179 99 1 VenangoUnion __------______6.359 2,884 8 18 1 Fayette ___ ------_-- _- ---- 25, 673 34, 825 120 65 ------13. 703 9,362 16 35 3 Forest . _------1, 248 903 3 3 ------Warren ______------8,804 7, 625 47 10 ------Franklin_------18, 430 14, 411 16 35 ------Wasbington_ ------40. 520 46, 876 80 173 ------8 8 1 8,043 4,077 Fulton_ ------2.104 1, 811 WestmorelandWayne_------______26 15 ------Greene __ ------6, 167 8,996 13 26 ------70, 338 78. 001 292 247 40 19 34 Wyoming ______5,389 HuntingdonIndiana ______------8, 734 5, 346 ------2, 730 6 Ii ------rn. !l58 12,400 23 90 ------York _____ ------45, 569 46. 545 145 83 5 Jefferson ______32 Juniata ______11.4!16 7, 757 16 ------4,050 3, 145 ------54· ------2 TotaL ______------2,429, 448 2, 359, 026 7. 317 6,881 473 Lackawanna______51, 973 66,887 52

COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA day of December in the year of our Lord chosen by the qualified electors of the State To the PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE OF THE 1964. of Mississippi a Senator from said State to UNITED STATES: By the Governor: represent said State in the Senate of the This is to certify that on the 3d day ot WILLIAM W. SCRANTON, United States for the term of 6 years, be­ November 1964, HUGH ScoTT was duly Governor. ginning on the 3d day of January 1965. chosen by the qualified electors of the Com­ GEORGE I. BLOOM, Secretary of the Commonwealth. Witness: His Excellency our Governor, monwealth of Pennsylvania a Senator ·from Paul B. Johnson, and our seal hereto affixed said Commonwealth to represent said Com­ STATE OF MISSISSIPPI at Jackson, this 4th day of November in the monwealth in the Senate of the United year of our Lord 1964. States for the term of 6 years, beginning on CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION FOR 6-YEAR TERM PAUL B. JOHNSON, the 3d day of January 1965. To the PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE OF THE Witness: His Excellency our Governor, UNITED STATES: Governor. William W. Scranton, and our seal hereto This is to certify that on the 3d day of HEBER LADNER, affixed at the city of Harrisburg, Pa., this 22d November 1964, JOHN c. STENNIS was duly Secretary of State. January 4, 1965 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD - SENATE

STATE OF MISSOURI States for the constitutional term to com­ severally subscribed to the oath in the To all who shall see these presents, greet­ mence at noon on the 3d day of January in official oath book. the year of our Lord 1965. ing: Know ye, That it having been cert11led The legislative clerk called the names to me that STC'ART SY114INGTON was on the I, Elbert N. Carvel, Governor, do, therefore, 3d day of November 1964, duly elected to the according to the form of the act of the of Mr. CANNON, Mr. DODD, Mr. FANNIN, . office of U.S. Senator within and for the general assembly of the said State and of and Mr. FONG. State of Missouri. the act of Congress of the United States, in These Senators, escorted by Mr. BIBLE, Now, therefore, in the name and on behalf such case made and provided, declare the said Mr. RIBICOFF, Mr. DIRKSEN, and Mr. of the State of Missouri, I , John M. Dalton, JOHN J. WILLIAMS the person highest in vote INOUYE, respectively, advanced to the Governor thereof, do hereby commission him at the election aforesaid, and, therefore, duly and legally elected Senator of and for the desk of the President pro tempo re; the U.S. Senator aforesaid, for the term of 6 oath prescribed by law was submitted to years as spec11led by law and authorize and said State of Delaware in the Senate of the empower him to discharge the duties of United States, for the constitutional term to them by the President pro tempore; and said offlce according to law. commence at noon on the 3d. day of January they severally subscribed to the oath in In testimony whereof, I hereunto set my in the year of our Lord 1965. the official oath book. hand and cause to be affixed the great seal Given under my hand and the great seal The legislative clerk called the names of the State of Missouri. Done at the city of the said State, in obedience to the said of Mr. GORE, Mr. HARRIS, Mr. HART, and of Jetferson, this 10th day of December in act of the general assembly and of the said Mr. HARTKE. the year of our Lord 1964. act of Congress, at Dover, the 12th day of These Senators, escorted by Mr. BAss; By the Governor: November in the year of our Lord 1964 and JOHN M. DALTON, in the year of the Independence of the Mr. MONRONEY, Mr. McNAMARA, and Mr. Governor. United States of America the 189th. BAYH, respectively, advanced to the desk NAMES E. DEAMS, By the Governor: of the President pro tempore; the oath Secretary of State. ELBERT N. CARVEL, prescribed by law was administered to Governor. them by the President pro tempore; and STATE OJ' MARYLAND ELISHA C. DUKES, they severally subscribed to the oath in To the PusmENT OF THE SENATE OF THE Secretary of State. the official oath book. UNITED STATES: The legislative clerk called the names This is to certify that on the 3d day of STATE OF TEXAS of Mr. HOLLAND, Mr. HRUSKA, and Mr. November 1964, JOSEPH D. TYDINGS was duly To the PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE OF THE JACKSON. chosen by the qualified electors of the State UNITED STATES: of Maryland a Senator from said State to This ls to certify that on the 3d day of These Senators, escorted by Mr. represent said State in the Senate of the November 1964, RALPH W. YARBOROUGH was SMATHERS, Mr. CURTIS, and Mr. MAGNU­ United States for the term of 6 years, begin­ duly chos~n by the qualified electors of the SON, respectively, advanced to the desk of ning on the 3d day of January 1965. State of Texas a Senator from said State to the President pro tempore; the oath pre­ Witness: His Excellency our Governor, J. represent said State in the Senate of the scribed by law was administered to them Millard Tawes and our seal hereto affixed at United States for the term of 6 years, begin­ by the President pro tempore; and they the city of Annapolis, this 1st day of Decem­ ning on the 3d day of January 1965. severally subscribed to the oath in the ber in the year of our Lord 1964. Witness: His Excellency our Governor of J. MILLARD TAWES, Texas, and our seal hereto affixed at Austin, official oath book. Governor. Tex., this 20th day of November, in the year The legislative clerk called the names LLOYD L. SIMPKINS, of our Lord 1964. of Mr. KENNEDY of Massachusetts, Mr. Secretary of State. By the Governor: KENNEDY of New York, Mr. MANSFIELD, JOHN CONNALLY, and Mr. McCARTHY. STATE OF NEW JERSEY Governor of Texas. These Senators, accompanied · by Mr. To the PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE OF THE CRAWFORD C. MARTIN, SALTONSTALL, Mr. JAVITS, Mr. METCALF, UNITED STATES: Secretary of State. and Mr. BARTLETT, respectively, advanced This is to certify that on the 3d day of to the desk of the President pro tempore; November 1964, HARRISON A. WILLIAMS, JR., STATE OF OHIO the oath prescribed by law was adminis­ was duly chosen by the qualified electors of To the PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE OF THE tered to them by the President pro tem­ the State of New Jersey a Senator from said UNITED STATES: · State to represent said State in the Senate of pore; and they severally subscribed to This ls to certify that on the 3d day of the oath in the official oath book. the United States for the term of 6 years, November 1964, STEPHEN M. YOUNG was duly beginning on the 3d day of January 1965. chosen by the qualified electors of the State The legislative clerk called the names Witness: His Excellency our Governor, of Ohio a Senator from said State to repre­ of Mr. McGEE, Mr. MONDALE, Mr. MON­ Richard J. Hughes, and our seal hereto af­ sent said State in the Senate of the United TOYA, and Mr. Moss. fixed at Trenton, this 2d day of December, in States for the term of 6 years, beginning on These Senators, accompanied by Mr. the year of our Lord 1964. the 3d day of January 1965. By the Governor: SIMPSON, Mr. McCARTHY, Mr. ANDERSON, Witness: His Excellency our Governor, and Mr. BENNETT, respectively, advanced RICHARD J. HUGHES, James A. Rhodes, and our seal hereto affixed Governor. at Columbus, Ohio, this 1st day of December, to the desk of the President pro tempore; ROBERT M. FALCEY, in the year of our Lord 1964. the oath prescribed by law was admin­ Acting Secretary of State. By the Governor: istered to them by the President pro tem­ JAMES A. RHODES, pore; and they severally subscribed to STATE OF DELAWARE Governor. the oath in the official oath book. To the PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE OF THE TEAL W. BROWN, The legislative clerk called the names UNITED STATES: Secretary of State. of Mr. MURPHY, Mr. MUSKIE, Mr. PAS­ Be it known an election was held in the TORE, and Mr. PROUTY. State of Delaware, on Tuesday, the 3d day These Senators, accompanied by Mr. of November, in the year of our Lord 1964, ADMINISTRATION OF OATHS that being the Tuesday next after the first KUCHEL, Mrs. SMITH, Mr. PELL, and Mr. Monday in said month, in pursuance of the The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The AIKEN, respectively, advanced to the desk Constitution of the United States and the Senators to be sworn in will present of the President pro tempore; the oath laws of the State of Delaware, in that behalf, themselves at the desk in groups of four, prescribed by law was administered to for the election of a Senator for the people as their names are called in alphabetical them by the President pro tempore; and of the said State, in the Senate of the United order. they severally subscribed to the oath in States. The clerk will call the names. the official oath book. ·Whereas the official certificates or returns of the said election, held in the several coun­ The legislative clerk Frank Carlson and James B. to wait upon the President of the United advanced to the desk of the President Pearson. States and inform him that a quorum of each House is assembled and that the Con­ pro tempore; the oath prescribed by law Kentucky .-John Sherman Cooper gress is ready to receive any communication was administered to them by the Presi­ and Thruston B. Morton. he may be pleased to make. dent pro tempore; and they severally Louisiana.-Allen J. Ellender and subscribed to the oath in the official oath Russell B. Long. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The book. M aine.-Margaret Chase Smith and Chair appaints the Senator from Mon­ Edmund S. Muskie. tana [Mr. MANSFIELD] and the Senator Maryland.-Daniel B. Brewster and from Illinois [Mr. DIRKSEN] as the mem­ CALL OF THE ROLL Joseph D. Tydings. bers of the committee on the part of the Mr. MANSFIELD. Mr. President, I Massachusetts.-Leverett Saltonstall Senate. suggest the absence of a quorum. and Edward M .. Kennedy. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Michigan.-Pat McNamara and Philip clerk will call the roll. A. Hart. NOTIFICATION TO THE HOUSE The legislative clerk called the roll, and Minnesota.-Eugene J. McCarthy and Mr. DIRKSEN submitted the following the following Senators answered to their Walter F. Mondale. resolution (S. Res. 2), which was read, names: Mississippi.-James 0. Eastland and considered by unanimous consent, and [No.1 Leg.] John Stennis. agreed to: Alken Hart Moss Missouri.-Stuart Symington and Ed­ Allott Hartke Mundt ward V. Long. Resolved, That the Secretary inform the Anderson Hayden Murphy House of Representatives that a quorum of Bartlett Hickenlooper Muskie Montana.-Mike Mansfield and Lee the Senate is assembled and that the Senate Bass Hlll Nelson Metcalf. is ready to proceed to business. Bayh Holland Neuberger Nebraska.-Roman L. Hruska and Bennett Hruska Pastore Carl T. Curtis. Bible Inouye Pearson Boggs Jackson Pell · Nevada.-Alan Bible and Howard W. HOUR OF DAILY MEETING Brewster Javit.s Prouty Cannon. Burdick Johnston . Proxmire New Hampshire.-Norris Cotton and Mr. LONG of Louisiana submitted the Byrd, Va. Jordan, N.C. Randolph 3), Byrd, W. Va. Jordan, Idaho Ribicoff Thomas J. Mcintyre. following resolution (S. Res. which Cannon Kennedy, Mass. Robertson New Jersey.-Clifl'ord P. Case and was read, considered by unanimous con­ Carlson. Kennedy, N.Y. Russell Harrison A. Williams, Jr. sent, and agreed to: Case Kuchel Saltonstall Church Lausche Scott New Mexico.-Clinton P. Anderson Resolved, That the hour of daily meeting Clark Long, Mo. Simpson and Joseph M. Montoya.· of the Senate be 12 o'clock meridian unless Cooper Long, La. Smathers New York.-Jacob K. Javits and otherwise ordered. Cotton Magnuson Smith Curtis Mansfield Sparkman Robert F. Kennedy. Dirksen McCarthy Stennis North Carolina.-Sam J. Ervin, Jr. Dodd McClellan Symington and B. Everett Jordan. COUNT OF ELECTORAL VOTES Dominick McGee Talmadge Douglas McGovern Thurmond North Dakota.-Milton R. Young and Mr. JORDAN of North Carolina sub­ Eastland Mcintyre Tower Quentin N. Burdick. mitted the following concurrent resolu­ Ellender McNamara Tydings Ohio.-Frank J. Lausche and Stephen Ervin Metcalf Williams, N.J. tion (S. Con. Res. 1) , which was read, Fan.nin Miller Williams, Del. M. Young. considered by unanimous consent, and Fong Mondale Yarborough Oklahoma.-A. S. Mike Monroney and agreed to: Fulbright Mqnroney Young, N. Dak. Fred R. Harris. Gore Montoya Young, Ohio Oregon.-Wayne Morse and Maurine Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep­ Gruening Morse resentatives concurring), That the two Harris ·Morton B. Neuberger. Houses of Congress shall meet in the Hall of Pennsylvania.-Joseph S. Clark and the House of Representatives on Wednesday, The PRESIDENT pro tempore. A Hugh Scott. quorum is present. the 6th day of January 1965, at 1 o'clock post Rhode Island.-John O. Pastore and meridian, pursuant to the requirements of Claiborne Pell. the Constitution and laws relating to the South Carolina.-Olin D. Johnston election of President and Vice President of LIST OF SENATORS BY STATES and Strom Thurmond. the United States, and the President pro Alabama.-Lister Hill and John J. South Dakota.-Karl E. Mundt and tempore of the Senate shall be their presiding officer; that two tellers shall be previously Sparkman. George S. McGovern. appointed by the President pro tempore of Alaska.-E. L. Bartlett Arkansas.-John L. McClellan and Utah.-Wallace F. Bennett and Frank pore of the Senate, all the certificates and J. W. Fulbright. E. Moss. papers purporting to be certificates of the Vermont.-George D. Aiken and Win­ electoral votes, which certificates and papers California.-Thomas H. Kuchel and shall be opened, presented, and acted upon in George Murphy. ston L. Prouty. the alphabetical order of the States, begin­ Colorado.-Gordon Allott and Peter H. Virginia.-Harry Flood Byrd and A. ning with the letter A; and said tellers, hav­ Dominick. Willis Robertson. ing then read the same in the presence and Washington.-Warren G. Magnuson hearing of the two Houses, shall make a list Connecticut.-Thomas J. Dodd and of the votes as they shall appear from the Abraham A. RibicotI. and Henry M. Jackson. West Virginia.-Jennings Randolph said certificates; and the votes having been Delaware.-John J. Williams and J. and Robert C. Byrd. ascertained and counted in the manner and Caleb Boggs. · Wisconsin.-William Proxmire and according to the rules by law provided, the Florida.--Spessard L. Holland and Gaylord Nelson. result of the same shall be delivered to the George A. Smathers. President pro tempore of the Senate, who Wyoming.-Gale W. McGee and Mil­ shall thereupon announce the state of the Georgia.-Richard B. Russell and Her­ ward L. Simpson. vote, which announcement shall be deemed man E. Talmadge. a sufficient declaration of the persons, if any, Hawaii.-Hiram L. Fong and Daniel K. elected President and Vice President of the Inouye. NOTIFICATION TO THE PRESIDENT United States, and, together with a list of Jdaho.-Frank Church and Len B. Mr. MANSFIELD submitted the follow­ the votes, be entered on the Journals of the Jordan. ing resolution (S. Res. 1) which was read, two Houses. January 4, 1965 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-· SENATE 9 RETIREMENT OF MR. CHARLES L. never having been created, his title was But for 30 or more years, Charles L. WATKINS, SENATE PARLIAMEN­ changed by the Senate to Parliamentarian Watkins has served this body as its and Journal Clerk. On July 1, 1937, the Parliamentarian, and he served under 10 TARIAN-IDS DESIGNATION AS combined duties of his position were sepa­ PARLIAMENTARIAN EMERITUS rated, and he was appointed as Parliamen­ Vice Presidents, 3 of whom became tarian. Presidents. Mr. MANSFIELD. Mr. President, be- In April 1945 he was named by Secretary What a testimonial that is to the noble fore sending to the desk a resolution, .on of State Stettinius as the official parliamen­ virtues of steadfastness, stability, fidelity behalf of the distinguished minority tarian at the United Nations Conference at to duty, complete impartiality, and deep leader [Mr. DIRKSEN] and myself, and San Francisco, having been given leave from conviction as he served both Democrat requesting immediate consideration the Senate for that purpose. and Republican Parties over the years. thereon, I announce the retirement . of His service with the Senate has been con­ What a testimonial also that after his Mr. Charles L. Watkins, the Senate Par­ tinuous since July 16, 1914, a period of over retirement he still enables those great liamentarian. 50 years, with a total service, however, of approximately 59 years. Christian virtues, because he will con­ It will be of interest to Members of the tinue as a Sunday school teacher at Senate and the country to know that, Mr. MANSFIELD. In recognition of Calvary Methodist Church in the Na­ until his retirement, Mr. Watkins was his devoted service and the unusual cir­ tion's Capital. the first and only Senate Parliamentari­ cumstances of the position which he held Were he so disposed, what memoirs an. His total Government service cov­ for many years, on behalf of myself and and what fascinating stories he could ered approximately 59 years, with con­ the minority leader, the Senator from tell, but I understand he will never set tinuous Senate service of more than 50 Illinois [Mr. DIRKSEN], I send a resolu­ on paper any memoir, on the ground that years. Another point should be men­ tion to the desk and request, after an his relations with Members of the Senate tioned. When the United Nations Con­ interval, its immediate consideration. were of a confidential character. ference was held in San Francisco in The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The If he should ever change his mind, 1945, with the permission and leave of resolution will be read. I could supply him with titles for books the Senate, Mr. Watkins was appointed The Chief Clerk read the resolution he could leave to posterity. For exam­ the official parliamentarian of that Con­ November 30, he was Emeritus of the Senate. I have seen this man tried by fire. I appointed stenographer in the. office of U.S. When he was born, Rutherford Hayes, know of no pawer on earth and no influ­ Senator James P. Clarke, of Arkansas; in of Ohio, was in the White House. Wil­ ence in this body that could cause him 1907 was named as hls secretary, and in 1911 liam Wheeler, of New York, was presid­ to deviate from his opinion as to a proper was appointed clerk of a minority commit­ ing over this body as Vice President. In tee to which Senator Clarke was assigned as ruling on any parliamentary question. chairman. this body were many distinguished Sena­ One might think that Charlie Watkins For approximately 14 months in 1913-14, tors. There was the plumed knight from was wrong on some point, but one could during the political campaign for re­ Maine, James G. Blaine. There was . not change his position unless one could election of Senator Clarke, he served on the Hannibal , Hamlin, of Maine, who for­ find precedents that were spelled out in latter's personal pairoll, but on July 16, 1914, merly was Vice President under Abraham the record of the Senate and bring them he was appointed as a clerk in the office of Lincoln. There was George Frisbie the Secretary of the U.S. Senate; served in Hoar, of Massachusetts. There was John to his attention. various positions in that office until June 15, J. Ingalls, the great orator from Kansas. It is remarkable that a man could be 1919, when he was appointed Ininute and There was Zachariah Chandler, of Michi­ so objective without respect to party af­ Journal clerk of the Senate. gan, at one time a candidate for the filiation. In 1923, when one of the reading clerks, Every Member of this body has trusted who advised the Presiding Officer of the Sen­ Presidency. There was Roscoe Conkling, ate on parliamentary matters, became in­ of New York, who also left an indelible him. In his service in one of the most capacitated, he assumed that duty also. On stamp on this body. There were many responsible positions in the Senate, Re­ July 1, 1935, the omce of Parliamentarian others. publican and Democrat alike have had CXI--2 10 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD - SENATE January 4, 1965 complete faith in his desire to make Mr. McCLELLAN. Mr. President, I helped to keep the Senate functioning proper rulings. wish to associate myself with the re­ smoothly within its own rules for half a cen­ tury, even though he did not receive the title It so happens that I have been active marks that have already been made by of Parliamentarian until 1935. on occasions in the Senate during this the distinguished majority leader and Fortunately, he is turning over his duties long period in matters involving the minority leader and other Senators who to a very able understudy, Floyd M. Riddick. rules and procedures of this body. I can have preceded me. Even so, his genial voice, his encyclopedic look down the lane of those 32 years and I am happy to join them in tribute to knowledge of the Senate's rules and his co­ recall three different occasions when I my longtime friend Charlie Watkins, a operative attitude in helping people to un­ made parliamentary points which re­ native of'the State that I have the honor derstand the Senate and its ways will be sulted in the Chair being overridden and to represent, and who has occupied his sorely missed. Without Charlie Watkins, the my own views sustained by the Senate. high position in the Senate with great Senate won't be quite the same. It is remarkable to note that on not credit and distinction for more than half Mr. McCLELLAN. Mr. President, all one of those occasions did the Presiding a c'entury, Arkansans are proud of Charlie Wat­ Officer take the advice of Charlie Wat­ In the course of his long years of serv­ kins. I regret exceedingly his decision kins in making his rulings. The Chair ice he demonstrated a combination of ex­ to resign from his post, and join with made them on his own, and the Senate ceptional qualities that won for him the all of my colleagues in wishing him did not concur with the Chair when the lasting respect and personal admiration many years of joy, happiness, and good Chair deviated from the advice that he and esteem of every Member of this body. health in his retirement. had received from the Parliamentarian, He was beyond question one of the most ' Mr, SALTONSTALL. Mr. President, Charlie Watkins. courteous, accommodating, and patient as one who has had many long argu­ The Senator from Illinois [Mr. DIRK­ public servants I have ever known. He ments with Charlie Watkins over the SEN] is eminently correct in saying that was not only accommodating and con­ rules of the Se:Q.ate, both in his office and · this man could write a fascinating book siderate, but he was, in his particular on the floor of the Senate, I always on the Senate. Personally, I wish that field of responsibility, fully informed and found him to be extremely patient and . he would do it. knowledgeable. · understanding. Never would he lose his He has watched the Senate for a The great reservoir of information that temper. Never was he· hasty in his de­ longer period of time than has any other he possessed was reinforced by a cisions. He always tried to explain his man in the history of the United States. thorough knowledge of long standing point of view fully; and that point of He has seen the· great. He has seen the traditions and the multitudinous prece­ view was generally right. mediocre. He has been the transitory. dents that have been established by this I first came in contact with him when He has watched them all. body. He has a profound understanding I wished to amend rule No. XXII in 1946. Behind his expressions of parliamen­ of both the letter and the spirit of the At that time, he helped me to draft a tary rulings and his activities, there was rules of the Senate and this equipped him proposed change in that rule which he the mind of a keen judge of human na­ with an almost uncanny capacity to ap­ believed would be helpful and which ture and of human beings. It would be ply a correct interPretation of the Sen­ was later adopted. a wonderful thing if this faithful and ate rules ·to every given situation. l'. join other Senators in congratulat­ valued employee were to record, for the He was ever faithful to his trust and ing Charlie Watkins on his work and benefit of this country, some of his dedicated to serving the Senate as 'well on his service over many years; and I recollections, views, opinions," and obser­ as performing the other duties which his wish him many happy useful 31'ears vations. office imposed upon him. ahead. There is nothing that I can say which Mr. President, I ask unanimous con­ I am confident that Dr. Floyd M. would add to the eloquent statements of sent to have printed in the RECORD an Riddick, taking example from Mr. Wat­ the majority leader and the minority editorial lauding Mr. Watkins for his kins' service, will give the Senate the leader. However, I wish to salute this service to the Senate, and also a tele­ same type of service that Charlie good friend of mine, Charlie Watkins, gram sent to him by the President of the Watkins did over the many years he and express the sincere hope and earnest United States. served in the Senate. prayer that he will enjoy rµany long and There being no objection, the telegram Mr. MONRONEY. Mr. President, I, fruitful years in his well deserved retire­ and editorial were ordered to be printed too, wish to join the leaders of the Sen­ ment. in the RECORD, as follows: ate , in expressing our deep sense of loss Mr. LONG of Louisiana. Mr. Presi­ TEMPORARY WHITE HOUSE, at the retirement of one of the great dent, yesterday I had occasion to attend JOHNSON CITY, TEX., Parliamentarians of our time. a function to welcome new Members of December 30, 1964. I knew Charlie Watkins very well. I Congress. Some Members of Congress CHAS. L. WATKINS, respected his great knowledge of the vast had an opportunity to express their Office of the Secretary of the Senate: lore of parliamentary detail, precedent, views of the new Members. It is hard to imagine the Senate without Charlie Watkins. Congress and the country and procedure that his wide and long If any new Member may not have had have rarely been served by a man so devoted, experience had given him. any parliamentary experience, if he so selfless, and so valuable. My best wishes He had a most difficult task, partic­ wishes to establish a reputation as a for your happiness and health as you leave ularly in handling the great work of Sen­ parliamentary wizard, my advice is that the Hill. I hope I may continue to have your ator Bob La Follette in changing the there is no better way to get it than to counsel and guidance which have meant so Senate rules in the Reorganization Act 01'. consult the Parliamentarian. That will ·much for so long. • 1946. LYNDON B. JOHNSON. enable him to look ahead, to see what As Senators know, this act con­ his next situation will be. solidated c0:mmittees into approximately I have seen times when a ruling by the [From the Washington (D.C.) Post, Jan. 1, one-half their previous number, and set Parliamentarian might have tended to 1965] Senate guidelines and jurisdiction for frustrate the leadership. But no one A PARLIAMENTARIAN RETmEs the committees, something which here­ can say that the advice of Charlie Wat­ Charles L. Watkins is leaving the Senate tofore they had not had. In the old kins has been anything other than im­ at the age of 85 with rare distinction. In­ days, the author of a bill would be able partial, fair, and without regard to who deed, he 1s the only Parliamentarian the ' Senate has ever had. The facts that the to refer its assignment to the committee was helped or hurt. Senate kept him in harness in one capacity on which he sat or of which he was We have been extremely fortunate in or another for 60 years and that presiding chairman. There was a mixed jurisdic­ the caliber of the man who has served us officers of both parties have relied heavily tion, almost a jigsaw puzzle, as to the over that long period of years. upon his advice are sufficient evidence of the proper reference of legislation. Mr. President, in losing a very good type of service he rendered. Charlie Watkins had 100 or more rules man, we are also gaining a very good It might· be said of Mr. Watkins that he ·changes to decide on, which :finally af­ In created the position which he so ably filled. man. my judgment, the new Parlia­ Back in the days when Woodrow Wilson was {ected the referr al of bills. He dealt mentarian, Floyd M. Riddick, will live President, Mr. Watkins, then Journal clerk o:f with many other technicalities and up in every respect to the kind of service the Senate, began giving advice on parlia­ facets of the La Follette-Monroney Act of that is demanded of a successor to Char­ mentary issues to the then Vice President, 1946. :He mastered_them all with great ·ue Watkins. Thomas R. Marshall. Actually he . has grace, great ease, and great accuracy. January 4, 19o5 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD - SENATE 11 I Often, in the years I have been privi­ distinguished men as were recently men­ that has been said about this great public leged to serve in the Senate, I went to tioned by the Senator from Illinois [Mr. servant and all the things for which he Charlie Watkins for parliamentary in­ DIRKSEN]. stood, and to wish him complete happi­ terpretations. In some committees I was Yet, Charlie Watkins was always avail­ ness and many years of enjoyment of the fortunate enough to be presiding over able to any Member of the Senate. I retirement which he so richly deserves. some rather "hot-shot" decisions that developed a great fondness for him and The PRESIDENT pro tempore. With~ were difficult for me to understand; but a great admiration for his fine qualities. out objection, the resolution is agreed to. I found Charlie Watkins' advice to be al­ It is with deep regret that I see him ways accurate, nonpartisan, and reliable. leave the Senate, but I hope that he will Mr. President, the task of making enjoy life for many years to come. PRINTING OF REMARKS ON RE­ changes in the Senate rules was made Mr. SPARKMAN. Mr. President, be­ TIREMENT OF CHARLES WATKINS much more difficult than it was in the fore we get too far away from the subject, AS PARLIAMENTARIAN AS A SEN­ House, because the House had completed I wish to join other Senators who have ATE DOCUMENT a great deal of work under the late great paid tribute to Charlie Watkins, the re­ Parliamentarian and former chairman Mr. MANSFIELD. Mr. President, I tiring Parliamentarian. I can add noth­ ask unanimous consent that the remarks of the Appropriations Committee, ing to what has been said regarding his Clarence Cannon. He spent nearly a on the retirement of Charles Watkins skill, his knowledge, and his helpfulness made today and which may be made in lifetime in the compilation of the prec­ in handling difficult parliamentary ques­ edents of the House, and compiled a the next few days may be printed as a tions. Senate document. long annotated series of decisions of each One thing that often amazed me was Speaker from the earliest days of that The PRESIDENT pro tempore. the intricacies that he could find in a Without objection, it is so ordered. body. That information was not avail­ legislative proposal that would never oc­ able in the Senate. Consequently, Mr. cur to me. I might submit a proposal Watkins had to do a great deal of re­ that to me seemed to be simple; and yet search to find historic precedents upon JOINT COMMITTEE ON THE ORGA­ with his skill at analysis he could soon NIZATION OF THE CONGRESS which to base his opinions. make it plain that it was weak in one In pursuance of the Reorganization area or in another and needed a change, Mr. MONRONEY. Mr. President, I Act, which created a legislative index or that it might run into conflict with want to proceed on a related item, be­ and summary of the CONGRESSIONAL REC­ some precedent or rule. cause the next Parliamentarian will ORD-Which we had not had before-we Another quality of Charlie Watkins have-we hope-many changes t;o deal secured the services of a very ·fine young that I always enjoyed was his complete with in the structural organization of the man by the name of Floyd M. Riddick to personal characteristics. I used to en­ Senate and the Congress, a reorganiza­ do the work on the index and digest of joy hearing him tell of some of his ex­ tion of the legislative machinery of the the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. Mr. Wat­ periences in the Senate, some of the United States which is long overdue. kins proceeded to train Mr. Riddick not great debates in the Senate, and some Mr. President, on Wednesday I shall only in conducting that operation, which of the characteristics of the Senators submit for appropriate reference a con­ improved so vastly the CONGRESSIONAL who had sat here over the years during current resolution to establish a Joint RECORD, but also trained him in the work which he had served as Parliamentarian. Committee on the Organization of the Mr. Riddick was to do when the great From time to time he would show me Congress of the United States. I shall Parliamentarian decided to retire. passages in some of the old RECORDS that ask unanimous consent on Wednesday In Mr. Riddick we have a man who has I found to be most interesting. that the resolution lie on the table until been trained for more than 12 years The remarks made by the Senator January 8, in order to permit other Sen­ under Charlie Watkins. Mr. Riddick from Georgia [Mr. RussELL] were most ators who may wish to do so to join as knows the great history, the great re­ cosponsors. sponsibility, and the great legislative lore appropriate. How great it would be if upon the basis of which we-who have we might have the benefit of the narra­ At this time I want to announce that tion of Mr. Watkins' experiences and the following Senators have joined in co­ been called the greatest deliberative sponsorship: body in the world-must function and observations during the years that he act. served as Parliamentarian of the U.S. The Senator from Wisconsin [Mr. Mr. Riddick is well aware of the great Senate as well as the other bodies men­ PROXMIRE]; the Senator from Iowa [Mr. traditions of this body. He is also well tioned by the Senator from Illinois [Mr. HICKENLOOPER] ; the Senator from Utah aware that the Parliamentarian, like DIRKSEN] in which he served as parlia­ [Mr. Moss]; the Senator from Missouri Caesar's wife, must be above suspicion mentarian. [Mr. LoNGJ; the Senator from Oklahoma on all accounts, because in the Senate Charlie Watkins has been a great pub­ [Mr. HARRIS]; Mrs. MARGARET CHASE many parliamentary decisions are far lic servant. We shall miss him. We are SMITH, the distinguished and great lady more important than votes. In this re­ all pleased that his understudy, Dr. Rid­ from the State of Maine; the Senator gard, there was never any question about dick, will remain with us. We know we from Alaska [Mr. BARTLETT]; the Sena­ Charlie Watkins whom we honor today. shall have highly competent parliamen­ tor from Arkansas [Mr. McCLELLAN]; Mr. ROBERTSON. Mr. President, I tary assistance from him. I trust, as I another great lady of our Senate from wish to join other Senators in paying know every Senator does, that Charlie the other side of this great Nation, the tribute to our retiring Parliamentarian, Watkins may have many years of great Senator from Oregon [Mrs. NEUBERGER] ; Charlie Watkins. happjness, good health, and success dur­ the Senator from Texas [Mr. YARBOR­ Many Senators have referred to his ing the retirement that he has so well OUGH]; the Senator from Connecticut ability. It was outstanding. Many Sen­ earned. [Mr. RIBICOFF]; and the Senator from ators have referred to his knowledge of Mr. HICKENLOOPER. Mr. Presi­ Montana [Mr. METCALFJ. Senate rules and precedents. This dent, I wish to join with those who have Mr. President, I have just received knowledge has never been surpassed. paid great and deserved tribute to Charlie word from the chairman of the Republi­ Many Senators have referred to his in­ Watkins, and I do so as one who has sat can policy committee, the distinguished tegrity. It was unimpeachable. at the feet of Charlie Watkins for 20 Senator from Massachusetts [Mr. SAL­ All these virtues Charlie. Watkins fully years and has been guided by his im­ TONSTALL], my colleague on the Appro­ possessed, but I shall remember him best partiality, his fairness, his vast expert­ priations Committee, that he wishes to for his kindness to a freshman Member ness, which has never been surpassed, his join in cosponsoring this concurrent of the Senate, who had served previously parliamentary knowledge, the integrity resolution when it is submitted. for 14 years in the House where the of his approach to all parliamentarian Mr. SMATHERS. Mr. President, will rules are so very different, and where questions before this body, and his utter the Senator from Oklahoma yield? this freshman Senator was often con._ immunity in his decisions to any in­ Mr. MONRONEY. I am glad to yield fused as to what was going on or what fluence on one side or the other of a ques- to the Senator from Florida. would be coming up next. tion. Mr. SMATHERS. Mr. President, I No one could have been more consid­ I shall not burden the Senate with should be delighted to have my name erate of a freshman Senator than was longer discussion of that question except added to the list of cosponsors of the this veteran who has served with such t::> say that I heartily endorse everything concurrent resolution. I consider it a ... 12 ·CONGRESSIONAL RECORD - SENATE January 4, 1965 worthwhile piece of proposed legisla­ qulre by ,subpena or otherwise the attendance Perhaps you read in the morning tion; of such witnesses and the production of such newspapers today about the Louis Harris books, papers, and documents, to administer public opinion survey recently conducted Mr. MONRONEY. I am honored that such oaths, to take such testimony, to pro­ the distinguished chairman of the Demo­ cure such printing and binding, and to make to determine the attitude of people con­ cratic caucus wishes to cosponsor the such expenditures, as it deems advisable. cerning Congress. It would appear, on concurrent resolution. I hope for imme­ (b) The committee is empowered to ap­ the basis of this dispatch, that Congress · diate submission of this concurrent reso­ point and fix the compensation of such ex­ has improved its public relations during lution on Wednesday. Its designation­ perts, consultants, technicians, and clerical the past year. It was stated that when if it comes up for consideration first-­ and stenographic assistants as it deems nec­ the 88th Congress gathered a year ago, will be Senate Concurrent Resolution 2. essary and advisable·. 65 percent of the American public (c) The expenses of the committee, which thought the job Congress had done up Mr. President, incidentally, the con­ shall not exceed $150,000 through January 31, current resolution is being submitted 1966, shall be paid from the contingent fund until that time was only fair, at best. today in the House, which means that of the Senate upon vouchers signed by the As the 89th Congress convenes, Mr. Har- the Senate will be 2 days late in its chairman. . ris reported, there has been such a mas­ submission. It is being submitted in the (d) The committee shall report from time sive shift of attitudes that 64 percent of House by Representative KUNKEL, of to time to the Senate and the House of Rep­ the public now thinks Congress has done Pennsylvania; Representative BENNETT, resentatives the results of its study, together an excellent or good job. I believe this of Florida; Representative MADDEN, of with its recommendations, the first report shift in public opinion is a tribute to being made not later thah 120 days after the every Member of the 88th Congress who Illinois; Representative EDMONDSON, of effective date of this concurrent resolution. Oklahoma; Representative HECHLER, of If the Senate, the House of Representatives, participated constructively in the big West V,ir~ i nia; and Representative or both, are in recess or have adjourned, the decisions of 1964. It speaks eloquently O'BRIEN, of New York. report shall be made to the Secretary of the on behalf of the great new leadership Mr. President, I ask unanimous con­ . Senate or the Clerk of the House of Repre­ which Congress has chosen in this sent that the text of the proposed con­ sentatives, or both, as the case may be. All decade of change and challenge. It current resolution be printed in the body reP-orts and findings of the committee· shall, speaks urgently also on behalf of con­ of the RECORD. when received, be referred to the Commit­ tinued efforts to improve our ·perform­ The PRESIDENT pro tempore. With­ tee on Rules and Administration of the Sen· ance, and all Members of Congress know ate and the appropriate committees of the of improvements that could be made. out objection, it is so ordered. Hous ~, The text is as follows: I do not intend to discuss in detail to­ Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep­ Mr. MONRONEY. Mr. President, day the problem areas that militate in resentatives concurring), That there is since completing a final draft of the res­ favor of a congressional reorganization hereby established a Joint Committee on the olution a few days ago, I ,forwarded effort again this year, but there is one Organization of the Congress (hereinafter copies of it to all Members of the Sen­ provision of the resolution I want to em­ referred to as the committee) to be composed ate and to all Members of the House of phasize strongly. It is the proviso which of six Members of the Senate (not more than Representatives. The response that al­ prohibits the committee from making three of whom shall be' members of the ma­ ready has been noted from Members of any recommendations with respect to jority party) to be appointed by the Presi­ dent of the Senate, and six Members of the both the Senate and the House has been the rules, parliamentary procedure, prac­ House of Representatives (not more than most gratifying. I am encouraged to tices, and/or precedents of either House, three of whom shall be members of the ma­ believe that Congress is about to make or the consideration of ~ny matter on jority party) to be appointed by the Speaker another historic review of , its modus the floor of either House. This is the of the House of Representatives. The com­ operandi, a review and study-an expert same as the proviso contained in the res­ mittee shall select a chairman and a vice . examination-that can set the stage for olution which created the joint commit­ chairman from among its members. · No a continuing healthy and reasonably tee in 1945. recommendation shall be made by the com­ happy life for the legislative branch of I realize there are many rules and mittee except upon a majority vote of, the Members representing. each House, taken our Government. precedents in both Houses which con­ separately. , This examination comes none too tribute to delay and inefficiency, but I SEC. 2. The committee shall make a full soon. From time to time we have dealt am also aware that each House makes and complete study of the organization and with minor ailments in the legislative its own rules and neither can set, change, operation of the Congress of the United process as their symptoms have become or modify the rules of the other. Any States and shall recommend improvements bothersome, but it has been 20 years attempt to do so would be futile and in such organization and operation with a since Congress submitted its overall or­ would endanger the prospects for pas­ view toward strengthening the Congress, ganization and posture to such scrutiny. sage of other urgently needed modifica­ simplifying its operations, improving its re­ You will note that the resolution is al­ lationships with other branches of the United tions. States Government, and enabling it better most identical to the concurrent resolu­ While the joint committee could not to meet its responsibilities under the Consti­ tion sponsored by the late Senator make recommendations on rules and tution. This study shall include, but shall La Follette and myself, and passed by procedures, it would be free to take testi­ not be limited to, the organizatiop and oper­ Congress, in 1945. The approach we mony on such matters for consideration. ation of each House of the Congress; the made to our many difficult problems two But it would remain the prerogative and relationship between the two Houses; the re­ decades ago proved so successful that we responsibility of each House to make lat ionships between the Congress and other can confidently try it again . . changes in its rules, parliamentary pro­ branches of the Government; the employ­ The resolution establishes a commit­ ment and remuneration of officers and em­ cedures, practices, precedents, and floor ployees of the respective Houses and officers tee to be composed of six Members of the procedures. and employees of the committees and Mem­ Senate appointed by the President of the This approach enabled us in 1946 to bers of Congress; and the structure of, and Senate and six Members of the House achieve the first significant reorganiza­ the relationships between, the various stand­ appointed by the Speaker. Not more tion in six decades. Its strength lies in ing, special, and select committees of the than :three Members from each House not prejudging the issues, in considering Congress: Provided, That nothing in this could be from the majority party. The all measures which would strengthen the concurrent resolution shall be construed to committee would make a full and com­ Congress, and in reserving to each House authorize the committ ee to make any recom­ plete study of the organization and the right to. change or not change those mendations with respect to the rules, p arlia­ mentary procedure, practices, and/ or prece­ operation of the Congress and recom­ rules and procedures peculiar to it. Dif­ dents of either House, or the consideration mend improvements with a view toward ferent approaches have been tried in the of any matter on the floor of either House: strengthening and simplifying its opera­ past 20 years, but all have failed to Provided further, That the language em­ tions, improving its, relationships with achieve their goal of broad reorganiza­ ployed herein shall not prohibit the commit­ other branches of Government, and en­ tion. tee from studying and recommending the abling it better to meet its responsibili­ . . Most of our internal problems are not consolidat ions and reorganization of ·com­ ties under the Constitution.' dramatic. A grand-slam spectacular mittees. . The only differences from the 1945 way to improve the functioning of .de­ SEC. 3. (a) The committee, or any duly · resolution are of a technical nature, re­ mocracy is not the purpose of this res­ authorized subcomm~ttee thereof, is author­ ized to sit and act· at such places and times lating to expenses of the committee and olution. Reform will come through 25 during the sessions, recesses, and adjourned limitations on staff and stenographic or even 50 changes, each contributing its periods of the Eighty-ninth Congress, to re- help. share to modernization. January 4, 1965 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- SENATE 13 Yet, around the world the nations just My statement is made for the purpose of su}?ject. Always involved is the legal emerging from centuries of dom~nation giving notice that that will be done. question as to the validity of our posi­ by colonial powers or from systems of Mr. JAVITS. Mr. President, will the tion, and I felt that it was just as well local and tribal rather than national rule Senator yield? to settle it now. That was the only rea­ are looking for models of effective self- Mr. ANDERSON. I yield. son for my intercession. government. They will look westward Mr. JAVITS. As I understand, the Mr. ANDERSON. I have no fear. I toward freedom and progress. Or they legal basis upon which we would be pro­ thank the Senator from Georgia for his will look to the East, toward totalitarian ceeding-and I hope very much to join statement. systems, sacrificing personal freedom for with the Senator from New Mexico in the sake of an enforced national unity the effort--requires that no other busi­ and order and the hope of economic ness be transacted by the Senate before SENATOR DffiKSEN'S BffiTHDAY progress. the question is considered. Mr. HICKENLOOPER. Mr. Presi­ Of all the nations of the world, the Heretofore that understanding has dent, I invite attention to the fact that United States, as the largest and one of been had with the majority leader. We today is a great day in the history of the the oldest of the democracies, will refiect have done that previously. As the Sen­ Republican Party, in the history of the an enlarged image, good or bad, for ator who is the leader of the movement Senate, in the history of the Congress, them to accept or reject. knows, that has been done in other Con- and in the history of the country. I shall But beyond setting an example, we are gresses. not state the age of the Senator to whom compelled by the pressures of our task I hope very much-and I make my ex­ I refer. It will be up to him to state his of world leadership to re.fine our proce- pression to the Senator as a legal mat­ own age if he wishes to do so. He has dures and modernize the tools of our ter-that that understanding is clear of never been hesitant in doing so. He democracy to insure decision and action. record; that is, notwithstanding the fact would still be a young man, because he Our system of majority rule, wisely shar- that the Senator is not submitting the was born in the same year in which I ing responsibility and authority among resolution at this moment, which he was born, though he is a little older than the executive, legislative, and judicial would have an absolute right to do under I am by 2 or 3 months. Some years ago branches, must continue to work. the Constitution and the procedures of there was born in Pekin, Ill., one who has We do not need a strong Executive the Senate, no business will intervene, come to be recognized as one of the great dominating a weak Legislature, or a before the proposed action is taken, that Americans in this country. strong Legislature imposing its will on will prejudice the legal basis for which EVERETT DIRKSEN has devoted more the courts or the executive branch. We we have always contended for this move. than two-thirds of his mature life to have a team of three independent and Mr. ANDERSON. I assure the Sena­ public service, mostly in the Congress of equal partners, each with its role. Their tor from New York that his statement the United States. During those years functioning under the constitutional is correct. I have discussed the question he has seen many issues of vital and con­ separation of powers is vital to our con- with the present majority leader. I have trolling importance to our country and tinued existence, and to our leadership previously discussed it with the minor­ to the world come before this body, and in a· world seeking the path toward peace ity leader. I have discussed it with the he has participated in all decisions on and human freedom. For nearly 175 able Senator from Georgia [Mr. Rus­ those issues which have arisen during years our basic freedoms have been SELLl. I am sure there will be no prob­ the time of his service. guarded by the "people's branch" of lem on that point at all. We are merely Today is his natal day. He passes an­ government, the Congress. It was in accommodating ourselves to the desires other milestone. He is not an old man. these freely elected citizens from the of the majority leader. He is young in mind, and outside of an towns and hamlets, from the big and Mr. RUSSELL. Mr. President, will the occasional sore foot or some other ail­ little States, that the framers of the Senator yield? ment to which hard work and sometimes Constitution lodged the primary power Mr. ANDERSON. I yield. exhaustion make him subject, he is young to support and perfect our democracy. Mr. RUSSELL. If it would be any in body. This was the branch that provided comfort to the Senator from New York No one in the Senate-and, so far as I neighborhood government, at the county and allay his fears, I should like to ad­ know, in the Congress of the United and State levels. The voter has his vise the Senate that I went to the RECORD States-is a more inveterate worker in greatest infiuence over this branch. He of 1963, and observed that on the open­ the pursuit of information on proposed can change his Representative or his ing day of the 88th Congress the Senator legislation in relation to the programs Senator for any good reason, for any from New Mexico [Mr. ANDERSON] served before the Congress than is EVERETT bad reason, or for no reason at all. In notice that at the appropriate time, after DIRKSEN. He often works himself to the the lower House, a few hundred or a the state of the.Union message, he would point of exhaustion in the interest of his thousand votes shifting from one mem- submit a resolution. After the President job, and far above and beyond the ordi­ ber to his opponent will install a new had delivered his state of the Union mes­ nary call of duty in connection with his member. sage, and at the next meeting of the responsibilities. The system is good, but its problems Senate, the Senator from New Mexico He is loved by all of us, and he has do not diminish-they grow. The func- submitted a resolution. While I had served all of us impartially. The Repub­ tioning of the 435 House Members and some doubts as to the validity of the sub­ licans like him immensely. They have the 100 Senators requires self-restraint mission of that resolution, I was over­ placed their confidence in him as leader and self-improvement. Only Congress · ruled by the then Vice President, the of the minority in the Senate. Many of can improve its operations. And that is present President of the United States. us have tried to make him the leader of why I introduce this resolution today- I did not believe that the resolution the majority; but while we can make him in hopes that this 89th Congress will should be introduced out of order, even a leader. we cannot always control the take the necessary steps to improve itself though it applied to a Senate rule. But majority, or the minority, to our regret. so that it can perform the functions re- the holding of the Vice President was to on this side of the aisle. Be that as it quired of it in this sixth decade of the the effect that the regular order of busi- may, I am sure he enjoys the confidence 20th century and future decades and ness in the morning hour provided for of the.majority Members of the Senate centuries to come. the introduction of new matter. as well as the high regard and affection I know that the resolution will be sub­ of the minority Members. mitted. I do not propose to quibble over So on this day, at the outset of the PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF the time of its submission. The question 89th Congress, I am sure that all Sena­ RULE XXII will be settled on the floor of the Senate tors on this side of the aisle-and I have at the appropriate time. my affirmative opinion of the affection Mr. ANDERSON. Mr. President, after Mr. JAVITS. Mr. President, will the in which he is held on the other side of consultation with the majority leader, I Senator yield? the aisle--congratulate EVERETT on pass-· desire to give notice that at the first ap­ Mr. ANDERSON. I yield. ing this additional milestone and on re­ propriate moment--possibly on Wednes­ Mr. JAVITS. I agree with the Senator taining his youthful approach and his; day-a resolution to change rule XXII thoroughly. I knew that that would be mental and physical vigor. We wish him of the Senate rules will be submitted. his attitude, and I have no fear on that all of the best on this anniversary of his. 14 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- SENATE January 4, 1965 tiirthday; and if he wants to tell the That is, has been, and will continue to The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senate how old he is, the Senate will be, the creed of EVERETT McKINLEY DIRK­ resolution will be stated. know that he is just as old as I am. But SEN in his public career and in his private The resolution