H. R. Haldeman and William E. Timmons coordinate instructions from President Nixon regarding the timing of a potential joint session of Congress. The primary action item involves Timmons consulting Senator John C. Stennis privately to solicit his personal advice on the matter. This outreach serves to gauge legislative sentiment and determine the President's optimal strategy for scheduling.
On January 23, 1973, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman and William E. Timmons talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 12:40 pm and 12:43 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 036-074 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 36-74 Date: January 23, 1973 Time: Unknown between 12:40 pm and 12:43 pm Location: White House Telephone H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman talked with William E. Timmons. [See also Conversation No. 404-11E] Possible joint session of Congress -The President's instructions -John C. Stennis
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