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105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 233
Relating to a question of the privileges of the House.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 18, 1997
Mr. MENENDEZ submitted the following resolution; which was considered and
agreed to
RESOLUTION
Relating to a question of the privileges of the House.
Whereas the privilege of admission to the Hall of the House
or rooms leading thereto is subject to the requirements
of proper decorum;
Whereas concern has arisen that the privilege of admission to
the Hall of the House or rooms leading thereto has be-
come the subject of abuse;
Whereas Representative Menendez of New Jersey has given
notice pursuant to clause 2 of rule IX of his intention to
offer a question of the privileges of the House addressing
that concern; and
Whereas these circumstances warrant an immediate affirma-
tion by the House of its unequivocal commitment to the
principle that every person who exercises the privilege of
admission to the Hall of the House or rooms leading
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thereto assumes a concomitant responsibilty to comport
himself in a manner that properly dignifies the proceed-
ings of the House: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Sergeant-at-Arms is instructed to
remove former Representative Robert Dornan from the
Hall of the House and rooms leading thereto and to pre-
vent him from returning to the Hall of the House and
rooms leading thereto until the election contest concerning
the forty-sixth district of California is resolved.
Æ
H. Res. 233
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
September 18, 1997.
Whereas the privilege of admission to the Hall of the House
or rooms leading thereto is subject to the requirements
of proper decorum;
Whereas concern has arisen that the privilege of admission to
the Hall of the House or rooms leading thereto has be-
come the subject of abuse;
Whereas Representative Menendez of New Jersey has given
notice pursuant to clause 2 of rule IX of his intention to
offer a question of the privileges of the House addressing
that concern; and
Whereas these circumstances warrant an immediate affirma-
tion by the House of its unequivocal commitment to the
principle that every person who exercises the privilege of
admission to the Hall of the House or rooms leading
thereto assumes a concomitant responsibilty to comport
himself in a manner that properly dignifies the proceed-
ings of the House: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Sergeant-at-Arms is instructed to re-
move former Representative Robert Dornan from the Hall of
the House and rooms leading thereto and to prevent him
from returning to the Hall of the House and rooms leading
H. Res. 238
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
September 24, 1997.
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall
be in order to consider the conference report to accompany
the bill (H.R. 2209) making appropriations for the Legisla-
tive Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1998,
and for other purposes. All points of order against the con-
ference report and against its consideration are waived.
Attest:
Clerk.
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thereto until the election contest concerning the forty-sixth
district of California is resolved.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 234
Congratulating the City of Gonzales, California, on the 50th anniversary
of its incorporation and recognizing the contribution of the city’s resi-
dents to the Nation.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 18, 1997
Mr. FARR of California submitted the following resolution; which was referred
to the Committee on Commerce
RESOLUTION
Congratulating the City of Gonzales, California, on the 50th
anniversary of its incorporation and recognizing the con-
tribution of the city’s residents to the Nation.
Whereas in 1872 the Southern Pacific Railroad laid tracks
through what is now Gonzales, California;
Whereas soon after the tracks were laid the railroad erected
a depot at the present location of Gonzales to allow
trains to stop for freight and passengers;
Whereas in 1874 a town of 50 blocks was laid out around
the depot by Mariano and Alfredo Gonzales on land deed-
ed from Mexico to their father;
Whereas by 1894 the population of the town had reached 500
residents;
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Whereas in the 1890’s Swiss immigrants established in the
town what became a thriving dairy industry;
Whereas the process for producing condensed milk was dis-
covered by a local resident;
Whereas the Alpine Condensary was established in the town
at the turn of the century to produce the world’s first
condensed milk;
Whereas the town continued to grow after vegetable farming
displaced the dairy industry in the 1920’s as the region’s
most important industry;
Whereas the City of Gonzales was incorporated on January
14, 1947;
Whereas the City of Gonzales has grown into an important
economic center for the surrounding region, one of the
richest and most fertile in the state of California; and
Whereas, despite its growth, the City of Gonzales has main-
tained its small town charm: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) congratulates the city of Gonzales, Califor-
nia, on the 50th anniversary of its incorporation,
and on its growth into a major economic center
which has maintained its small town charm; and
(2) recognizes the contribution that the resi-
dents of Gonzales have made to the development and
improvement of the Nation.
Æ
IV
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 237
To limit the access of lobbyists to the Hall of the House, and for other
purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 18, 1997
Ms. WOOLSEY (for himself, Mrs. LOWEY, Ms. DEGETTE, Ms. KAPTUR, Mr.
TORRES, Mr. DELAHUNT, Ms. CHRISTIAN-GREEN, Ms. FURSE, Mr.
STARK, Mr. RUSH, Mr. BARRETT of Wisconsin, Mr. TIERNEY, Mr.
OLVER, Mr. LUTHER, Mr. TAYLOR of Mississippi, Mr. ENGEL, Mr.
GREEN, Ms. LOFGREN, Mr. FORD, Mr. KENNEDY of Massachusetts, Mr.
FALEOMAVAEGA, Mr. VENTO, and Mr. SHAYS) submitted the following
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules
RESOLUTION
To limit the access of lobbyists to the Hall of the House,
and for other purposes.
Resolved, That clause 3 of rule XXXII of the Rules
of the House of Representatives is amended to read as
follows:
‘‘3. (a) Except as provided by paragraph (b), ex-
Members of the House of Representatives, former Par-
liamentarians of the House, and former elected officers
and former elected minority employees of the House shall
be entitled to the privilege of admission to the Hall of the
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House and rooms leading thereto only if they do not have
any direct personal or pecuniary interest in any legislative
measure pending before the House or reported by any
committee of the House.
‘‘(b) No individual who is a lobbyist registered under
section 308 of the Federal Regulation of Lobbying Act
may be admitted to the Hall of the House except an ex-
Member to attend ceremonial functions attended by other
ex-Members.
‘‘(c) The Speaker shall promulgate such regulations
as may be necessary to implement the provisions of this
rule and to ensure its enforcement.’’.
Æ
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House Calendar No. 94
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 238
[Report No. 105–263]
Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the
bill (H.R. 2209) making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for
the fiscal year ending September 30, 1998, and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 23, 1997
Mr. MCINNIS, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following resolution;
which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
RESOLUTION
Waiving points of order against the conference report to
accompany the bill (H.R. 2209) making appropriations
for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending
September 30, 1998, and for other purposes.
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it
shall be in order to consider the conference report to ac-
company the bill (H.R. 2209) making appropriations for
the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending Septem-
ber 30, 1998, and for other purposes. All points of order
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against the conference report and against its consideration
are waived.
House Calendar No. 94
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 238
[Report No. 105–263]
RESOLUTION
Waiving points of order against the conference re-
port to accompany the bill (H.R. 2209) making
appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the
fiscal year ending September 30, 1998, and for
other purposes.
SEPTEMBER 23, 1997
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed
IV
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 23
Repealing rule XLIX of the Rules of the House of Representatives relating
to the statutory limit on the public debt.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 7, 1997
Mr. STEARNS (for himself and Mr. SMITH of Michigan) submitted the
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules
RESOLUTION
Repealing rule XLIX of the Rules of the House of Represent-
atives relating to the statutory limit on the public debt.
Resolved, That rule XLIX of the Rules of the House
of Representatives is repealed.
Æ
IV
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 240
Recognizing Hispanic culture in the United States.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 23, 1997
Mr. PASTOR submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on Education and the Workforce
RESOLUTION
Recognizing Hispanic culture in the United States.
Whereas the Hispanic community represents 10 percent of
the United States population and is expected to become
the largest minority group in the United States in ap-
proximately 10 years;
Whereas by 2035, 1 in 5 Americans will be Hispanic;
Whereas Hispanics distinguish themselves as a community
for fostering connections rooted in the Spanish language;
Whereas Hispanics diverse and vibrant culture includes ele-
ments originating in Spain, North America, Central
America, South America, the Caribbean, and the Far
East;
Whereas Hispanics share deep family values, recognize their
obligations to the less fortunate in society, protect their
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children, cherish freedom, and fulfill their patriotic duty
to defend their country;
Whereas many Hispanic men and women have served this
country with distinction, making important contributions
in the arts and sciences, the business world, academia,
government, agriculture, and the Armed Forces;
Whereas Hispanics have served in the United States Armed
Forces in proportions much larger than their percentage
of the population;
Whereas American society can reap great benefits from great-
er exposure to Hispanic arts and culture;
Whereas Hispanics constitute only 1 percent of the partici-
pants in most major entertainment categories, such as
writers, producers, directors, actors, and filmmakers; and
Whereas the need to increase the visual presence of Hispanics
and create a place in the national conscience can only be
done through the visual realm of entertainment: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) recognizes that Hispanics are an example of
community and patriotism and have made rich con-
tributions to this country;
(2) wholeheartedly endorses the efforts of the
Foundation for the Arts to raise scholarships at the
graduate school level for Hispanics interested in
film, theater, television, and the music industry;
(3) salutes actor Jimmy Smits for his leader-
ship and commitment to bring excellence to the His-
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panic community by his creation of the National
Hispanic Foundation for the Arts; and
(4) supports this and any visionary initiative
that seeks to promote and protect the contributions
of Hispanics to this country.
Æ
H. Res. 242
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
September 25, 1997.
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall
be in order to consider the conference report to accompany
the bill (H.R. 2266) making appropriations for the Depart-
ment of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30,
1998, and for other purposes. All points of order against the
conference report and against its consideration are waived.
The conference report shall be considered as read.
Attest:
Clerk.
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House Calendar No. 96
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 242
[Report No. 105–267]
Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the
bill (H.R. 2266) making appropriations for the Department of Defense
for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1998, and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 24, 1997
Mr. GOSS, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following resolution;
which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
RESOLUTION
Waiving points of order against the conference report to
accompany the bill (H.R. 2266) making appropriations
for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending
September 30, 1998, and for other purposes.
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it
shall be in order to consider the conference report to ac-
company the bill (H.R. 2266) making appropriations for
the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending Sep-
tember 30, 1998, and for other purposes. All points of
order against the conference report and against its consid-
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eration are waived. The conference report shall be consid-
ered as read.
House Calendar No. 96
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 242
[Report No. 105–267]
RESOLUTION
Waiving points of order against the conference re-
port to accompany the bill (H.R. 2266) making
appropriations for the Department of Defense for
the fiscal year ending September 30, 1998, and
for other purposes.
SEPTEMBER 24, 1997
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed
IV
House Calendar No. 97
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 243
[Report No. 105–268]
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 901) to preserve the sovereignty
of the United States over public lands and acquired lands owned by
the United States, and to preserve State sovereignty and private property
rights in non-Federal lands surrounding those public lands and acquired
lands.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 24, 1997
Mr. HASTINGS of Washington, from the Committee on Rules, reported the fol-
lowing resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered
to be printed
RESOLUTION
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 901) to preserve
the sovereignty of the United States over public lands
and acquired lands owned by the United States, and
to preserve State sovereignty and private property rights
in non-Federal lands surrounding those public lands and
acquired lands.
Resolved, That at any time after the adoption of this
resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 1(b) of
rule XXIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee
H. Res. 600
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
May 4, 2004.
Whereas charter schools deliver high-quality education and
challenge our students to reach their potential;
Whereas charter schools provide thousands of our families
with diverse and innovative educational options for their
children;
Whereas charter schools are public schools authorized by a
designated public entity and are responding to the needs
of our communities, families, and students and promote
the principles of quality, choice, and innovation;
Whereas in exchange for the flexibility and autonomy given
to charter schools, they are held accountable by their
sponsors for improving student achievement and for their
financial and other operations;
Whereas 41 States, the District of Columbia, and the Com-
monwealth of Puerto Rico have passed laws authorizing
charter schools;
Whereas nearly 3,000 charter schools are now operating in
37 States, the District of Columbia, and the Common-
wealth of Puerto Rico and serving 750,000 students;
Whereas over the last 10 years, Congress has provided more
than $1,000,000,000 in support to the charter school
movement through facilities financing assistance and
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of the Whole House on the state of the Union for consider-
ation of the bill (H.R. 901) to preserve the sovereignty
of the United States over public lands and acquired lands
owned by the United States, and to preserve State sov-
ereignty and private property rights in non-Federal lands
surrounding those public lands and acquired lands. The
first reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. General
debate shall be confined to the bill and shall not exceed
one hour equally divided and controlled by the chairman
and ranking minority member of the Committee on Re-
sources. After general debate the bill shall be considered
for amendment under the five-minute rule. It shall be in
order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of
amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in
the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee
on Resources now printed in the bill. The committee
amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be consid-
ered as read. During consideration of the bill for amend-
ment, the Chairman of the Committee of the Whole may
accord priority in recognition on the basis of whether the
Member offering an amendment has caused it to be print-
ed in the portion of the Congressional Record designated
for that purpose in clause 6 of rule XXIII. Amendments
so printed shall be considered as read. At the conclusion
of consideration of the bill for amendment the Committee
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shall rise and report the bill to the House with such
amendments as may have been adopted. Any Member may
demand a separate vote in the House on any amendment
adopted in the Committee of the Whole to the bill or to
the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute.
The previous question shall be considered as ordered on
the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without
intervening motion except one motion to recommit with
or without instructions.
House Calendar No. 97
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 243
[Report No. 105–268]
RESOLUTION
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 901)
to preserve the sovereignty of the United States
over public lands and acquired lands owned by
the United States, and to preserve State sov-
ereignty and private property rights in non-Fed-
eral lands surrounding those public lands and ac-
quired lands.
SEPTEMBER 24, 1997
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed
H. Res. 244
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
October 1 (legislative day, September 30), 1997.
Whereas the contested election case of Dornan v. Sanchez is
pending before the Committee;
Whereas the Federal Contested Elections Act (2 U.S.C. 381
et seq.) (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the
‘‘Act’’) provides for the issuance of subpoenas, and on
March 17, 1997, United States District Court Judge
Gary L. Taylor issued such a subpoena at the request of
the Contestant for the deposition and records of
Hermandad Mexicana Nacional;
Whereas on April 16, 1997, the Committee voted to modify
the subpoena by limiting production of documents to the
46th Congressional District (among other modifications),
and as perfected by the Committee, the subpoena re-
quired Hermandad Mexicana Nacional to produce docu-
ments and appear for a deposition no later than May 1,
1997;
Whereas Hermandad Mexicana Nacional failed to produce
documents or appear for the deposition by May 1, 1997,
and still has not complied with the subpoena;
Whereas Hermandad Mexicana Nacional, by willfully failing
to comply with the lawfully issued subpoena, is in viola-
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tion of section 11 of the Act (2 U.S.C. 390), which pro-
vides for criminal penalties;
Whereas on May 13, 1997, the Contestant wrote to the Unit-
ed States Attorney for the Central District of California,
Nora M. Manella, requesting that action be taken to en-
force the law with respect to Hermandad Mexicana
Nacional, and on June 23, 1997, the Committee wrote to
the Department of Justice inquiring as to the status of
this request for criminal prosecution, and the Depart-
ment responded on July 25, 1997, that the criminal re-
ferral remained ‘‘under review’’;
Whereas the United States Attorney’s failure to enforce
criminal penalties for the violation of the Act encourages
disrespect for the law and hinders the constitutionally
mandated process of determining the facts in the con-
tested election case, including the discovery of any elec-
tion fraud that may have influenced the outcome of the
election; and
Whereas on September 23, 1997, the United States District
Court for the Central District of California ruled that the
deposition subpoena provisions of the Act are constitu-
tional: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives demands
that the Office of the United States Attorney for the Central
District of California carry out its responsibility by filing,
pursuant to its determination that it is appropriate according
to the law and the facts, criminal charges against
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(2) expresses its support for a referendum on self-
determination for the people of Western Sahara that
should meet the following criteria:
(A) free, fair, and transparent and held in the
presence of international and domestic observers
and international media without administrative or
military pressure or interference;
(B) only genuine Sahrawis, as identified in the
method agreed to by both sides, will take part in
the referendum voting; and
(C) the result, once certified by the United Na-
tions, is accepted by both sides;
(3) encourages the release of civilian political pris-
oners and prisoners of war held by Morocco and the
Polisario Front at the earliest possible date; and
(4) requests the administration to fully support
former United States Secretary of State James Baker
III in his mission of organizing a free, fair, and trans-
parent referendum on self-determination for the people
of Western Sahara without military or administrative
constraints.
Attest:
Clerk.
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Hermandad Mexicana Nacional for failure to comply with a
valid subpoena issued under the Act.
Attest:
Clerk.
H. Res. 245
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
November 9, 1997.
Whereas United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan ap-
pointed former United States Secretary of State James
Baker III as his Personal Envoy for Western Sahara to
end the prevailing referendum stalemate;
Whereas talks between the Kingdom of Morocco and the
Front for the Liberation of Saguia el Hamra and Rio de
Oro (also known as the Polisario Front) mediated by Mr.
Baker have achieved agreement on ways to end the ref-
erendum stalemate;
Whereas the end of the stalemate over the Western Sahara
referendum would allow for the release of civilian political
prisoners and prisoners of war held by Morocco and the
Polisario Front; and
Whereas the United States supports the holding of a free,
fair, and transparent referendum on self-determination
for the people of Western Sahara: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) expresses its full support to former United
States Secretary of State James Baker III in his mission
as Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary Gen-
eral for the Western Sahara;