Humphrey declines run as convention deadlock looms
Hubert H. Humphrey announces he will not seek the Democratic nomination unless the convention deadlocks and endorses him. He says he will seek reelection to the Senate and will not enter the New Jersey primary or fundraise for a campaign. The move leaves Carter and Udall as major contenders with Jackson expected to gain from Humphrey’s exit.
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House approves budget above Ford requests in Senate vote
The House passed a 415.4 billion fiscal plan aimed at sustaining the recovery. Democrats tout tax cut and jobs funding while Ford asserts the bill risks inflation and increases the deficit beyond his 44.6 billion target.
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Hatch Act veto override fails on political activity ban
The House failed to override President Ford's veto of a Hatch Act reform bill. Supporters plan to reintroduce next year, arguing revisions are needed while critics warn of bureaucrat pressure and partisan influence. The vote was 243 to 160, short of the two thirds.
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