Diary Entry - 08/19/1982
Key Facts
President Reagan spends most of the day meeting with various Members of Congress to discuss the tax bill.
President Reagan participates in a photo opportunity with the Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Murray L. Weidenbaum.
Both the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate approve a $98.3 billion increase in tax revenues.
Dr. Loyal died this morning. Nancy wasn’t alone—thank Heaven Ron & Doria were there. But it seemed awful to be here & not be with her. All day I sat at my desk phoning Congressmen on the tax bill and tonite it passed with 103 Repub. votes & more than half the Dems. 226 to 207. Tip O’Neill made a speech to Repubs. telling them why they should support me. It seemed strange—both of us on the same side. The Sen. took it up tonite and it won 53 to 47. Again some of our ultra pure conservatives deserted. Now I’m packing to leave for Phoenix & my Sweetheart.
