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House Calendar No. 255
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 550
[Report No. 105–741]
Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the
bill (H.R. 4112) making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for
the fiscal year ending September 30, 1999, and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 23, 1998
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. 4112) making appropriations
for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending
September 30, 1999, 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. 4112) making appropriations for
the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending Septem-
ber 30, 1999, and for other purposes. All points of order
against the conference report and against its consideration
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are waived. The conference report shall be considered as
read.
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House Calendar No. 256
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 551
[Report No. 105–743]
Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 4618) to provide emergency
assistance to American farmers and ranchers for crop and livestock
feed losses due to disasters and to respond to loss of world markets
for American agricultural commodities.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 24, 1998
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 the consideration of the bill (H.R. 4618) to
provide emergency assistance to American farmers and
ranchers for crop and livestock feed losses due to disas-
ters and to respond to loss of world markets for Amer-
ican agricultural commodities.
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution
it shall be in order without intervention of any point of
order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 4618) to
provide emergency assistance to American farmers and
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ranchers for crop and livestock feed losses due to disasters
and to respond to loss of world markets for American agri-
cultural commodities. The bill shall be considered as read
for amendment. The previous question shall be considered
as ordered on the bill to final passage without intervening
motion except: (1) one hour of debate on the bill equally
divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking mi-
nority member of the Committee on Agriculture; and (2)
one motion to recommit.
House Calendar No. 256
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 551
[Report No. 105–743]
RESOLUTION
Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R.
4618) to provide emergency assistance to Amer-
ican farmers and ranchers for crop and livestock
feed losses due to disasters and to respond to
loss of world markets for American agricultural
commodities.
SEPTEMBER 24, 1998
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed
H. Res. 553
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
September 25, 1998.
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution it
shall be in order without intervention of any point of order
to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 2621) to extend trade
authorities procedures with respect to reciprocal trade agree-
ments, and for other purposes. The bill shall be considered
as read for amendment. The amendment in the nature of a
substitute recommended by the Committee on Ways and
Means now printed in the bill, modified by the amendments
printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompany-
ing this resolution, shall be considered as adopted. All points
of order against the bill, as amended, are waived. The pre-
vious question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as
amended, to final passage without intervening motion except:
(1) two hours of debate on the bill, as amended, which shall
be equally divided and controlled by the chairman and rank-
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ing minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means;
and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions.
Attest:
Clerk.
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House Calendar No. 258
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 553
[Report No. 105–745]
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2621) to extend trade authorities
procedures with respect to reciprocal trade agreements, and for other
purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 24, 1998
Mr. DREIER, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following resolution;
which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
RESOLUTION
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2621) to extend
trade authorities procedures with respect to reciprocal
trade agreements, and for other purposes.
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution
it shall be in order without intervention of any point of
order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 2621) to
extend trade authorities procedures with respect to recip-
rocal trade agreements, and for other purposes. The bill
shall be considered as read for amendment. The amend-
ment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the
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Committee on Ways and Means now printed in the bill,
modified by the amendments printed in the report of the
Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, shall
be considered as adopted. All points of order against the
bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall
be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, to final
passage without intervening motion except: (1) two hours
of debate on the bill, as amended, which shall be equally
divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking mi-
nority member of the Committee on Ways and Means; and
(2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions.
House Calendar No. 258
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 553
[Report No. 105–745]
RESOLUTION
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2621)
to extend trade authorities procedures with re-
spect to reciprocal trade agreements, and for
other purposes.
SEPTEMBER 24, 1998
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed
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105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 554
To condemn North Korea’s missile launch over Japan.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 24, 1998
Mr. UNDERWOOD (for himself and Mr. YOUNG of Alaska) submitted the fol-
lowing resolution; which was referred to the Committee on International
Relations
RESOLUTION
To condemn North Korea’s missile launch over Japan.
Whereas on August 31, 1998, the Government of North
Korea launched a 3-stage ballistic missile in and over the
territorial airspace and waters of Japan;
Whereas North Korea launched this missile for the purpose
of launching a satellite into orbit in a reckless manner
over inhabited lands of Japan, a sovereign and independ-
ent nation, without warning, provocation, or permission;
Whereas the missile that was fired is a modified version of
the Taepodong I, which has an estimated range of up to
6,000 kilometers;
Whereas the Taepodong I missile is a medium range ballistic
missile capable of delivering a nuclear, chemical, or bio-
logical weapon of mass destruction;
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Whereas North Korea has ignored international attempts to
curb the proliferation of ballistic missile technology and
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$1,000,000,000 annually from illicit missile sales to other
rogue nations such as Iran, Syria, and Libya;
Whereas the success of any subsequent tests of the
Taepodong I will further advance the development of
North Korea’s long range ballistic missile program, the
Taepodong II, with a range of approximately 4,000 to
6,000 kilometers, thus placing Guam and Alaska at risk
of an attack;
Whereas recent defectors from North Korea have indicated
that North Korea’s Taepodong and Nodong missile pro-
grams are in the final stages of development;
Whereas United States intelligence assets have indicated that
a large new underground complex is being built near
Pyongyang, contrary to the spirit of the 1994 Agreed
Framework that halted development of North Korea’s
nuclear weapons program;
Whereas the North Korean Government is willing to conduct
its foreign policy in a game of brinkmanship in order to
boost morale and improve its bargaining leverage in
international negotiations; and
Whereas the Taepodong I missile directly places all 37,000
United States troops in South Korea and 44,000 United
States troops in Japan at risk: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) condemns North Korea’s Government and
military for the missile launch over Japan of August
31, 1998;
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(2) calls on the Government of North Korea to
cease all production of weapons of mass destruction
and cease proliferation of ballistic missiles to other
nations; and
(3) calls on the Government of North Korea to
abide by the 1994 Agreed Framework entered into
by North Korea, the United States, Japan, and
South Korea.
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105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 555
Recognizing the suffering and hardship endured by American civilian prisoners
of war during World War II.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 25, 1998
Mrs. LOWEY (for herself and Mr. ENGEL) submitted the following resolution;
which was referred to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight
RESOLUTION
Recognizing the suffering and hardship endured by American
civilian prisoners of war during World War II.
Whereas 18,745 American civilians were incarcerated by the
Axis powers during World War II;
Whereas the incarceration of these American civilians violated
international human rights principles;
Whereas these American civilian prisoners of war were sub-
jected to barbaric prison conditions and endured torture,
starvation, and disease; and
Whereas the vast majority of these civilian prisoners of war
have never received any formal recognition or compensa-
tion for their suffering, despite their physical and emo-
tional trauma: Now, therefore, be it
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Resolved, That the House of Representatives ex-
presses its recognition of the suffering and hardship en-
dured by American civilian prisoners of war during World
War II and extends its sympathies to these brave men and
women and their families.
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105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 556
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the people of
the Republic of Mozambique and President Joaquim Alberto Chissano
are to be congratulated for their commitments to democracy, peace,
and economic reform in their country and throughout southern Africa,
and that it is in the interest of both the United States and the Republic
of Mozambique to maintain and enhance continued close relations.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 25, 1998
Ms. MCKINNEY submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on International Relations
RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that
the people of the Republic of Mozambique and President
Joaquim Alberto Chissano are to be congratulated for
their commitments to democracy, peace, and economic
reform in their country and throughout southern Africa,
and that it is in the interest of both the United States
and the Republic of Mozambique to maintain and en-
hance continued close relations.
Whereas United States relations with the country of Mozam-
bique have been growing deeper and closer since Presi-
dent Reagan welcomed first President Somara Machel
and then his successor President Joaquim Chissano to
the White House in 1985 and 1987;
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Whereas President Chissano, with United States encourage-
ment and assistance, led his country to peace in 1992
and to its first democratic elections in 1994 and has
maintained that peace;
Whereas President Chissano from his first year in office
began a continuing reform and restructuring of the Mo-
zambique economic system in which more than 800 state
enterprises have been privatized and which have resulted
in an environment positive for foreign investment to the
point where United States and other western firms are
on the verge of $6,000,000,000 in new investments in
Mozambique;
Whereas President Chissano has worked closely with 4 suc-
cessive United States administrations in seeking peaceful
settlements to conflicts in Angola, Rhodesia/Zimbabwe,
South Africa, and most recently, the Congo; and
Whereas the United States has responded to Mozambique’s
consistent commitment to peace, democracy, and eco-
nomic reform by making Mozambique one of the major
recipients of United States aid in Africa: Now, therefore,
be it
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that—
(1) the United States and the Republic of Mo-
zambique should continue to advance already close
economic and political ties for the mutual benefit of
both countries and for the maintenance of peace,
stability, and prosperity in southern Africa;
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(2) warmly congratulates President Joaquim
Chissano and the Republic of Mozambique for the
measures already implemented and those measures
it plans to implement to firmly root democracy and
free markets in Mozambique; and
(3) welcomes President Chissano in his visit to
the United States in November/December 1998.
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House Calendar No. 260
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 558
[Report No. 105–754]
RESOLUTION
Waiving a requirement of clause 4(b) of rule XI
with respect to consideration of certain resolu-
tions reported from the Committee on Rules, and
for other purposes.
SEPTEMBER 28, 1998
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed
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ocaust-era assets, to assure that information developed
by these commissions is publicly available, to complete
their major historical research efforts, and to contribute
to the major funds established to benefit needy Holo-
caust survivors no later than December 31, 1999;
(9) commends those countries and organizations
which have opened their archives and made public
records and documents relating to the Nazi era, and
urges all countries and organizations, including the
United Nations, the Holy See, the International Com-
mittee of the Red Cross and national Red Cross organi-
zations, to assure that all materials relating to that era
are fully accessible to the public;
(10) urges all countries to develop and include as
a part of their educational curriculum material on the
Holocaust, the history of the Second World War, the
evils of discrimination and persecution of racial, ethnic
or religious minorities, and the consequences of the fail-
ure to respect human rights;
(11) appreciates the efforts of the government of
Germany for successfully concluding an agreement with
the Conference on Material Claims Against Germany on
matters concerning restitution for Holocaust survivors
from Central and Eastern Europe who have not yet re-
ceived restitution, and urges the government of Germany
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to continue to negotiate with the Claims Conference to
expand the eligibility criteria to ensure that all needy
Holocaust survivors receive restitution;
(12) urges all countries to continue aggressive in-
vestigation and prosecution of individuals who may have
been involved in Nazi-era war crimes, such as the Gov-
ernment of Germany which should investigate Dr. Hans
Joachim Sewering for war crimes of active euthanasia
and crimes against humanity committed during World
War II;
(13) urges countries, especial Israel, Russia, Po-
land, and other Central and East European nations, and
organizations such as the International Committee of the
Red Cross and Israel’s Jewish Agency to coordinate ef-
forts to help reunite family members separated during
the Holocaust; and
(14) directs the Clerk of the House to transmit a
copy of this resolution to the Secretary of State and re-
quests that the Secretary transmit copies to all relevant
parties.
Attest:
Clerk.
H. Res. 558
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
October 1, 1998.
Resolved, That the requirement of clause 4(b) of rule XI
for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee
on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House is
waived with respect to any resolution reported from that com-
mittee on the legislative day of October 1 or October 2, 1998,
providing for consideration or disposition of a conference re-
port to accompany a bill or joint resolution making general
appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1999,
or any amendment reported in disagreement from a con-
ference thereon.
Attest:
Clerk.
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House Calendar No. 260
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 558
[Report No. 105–754]
Waiving a requirement of clause 4(b) of rule XI with respect to consideration
of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules, and for
other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 28, 1998
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
Waiving a requirement of clause 4(b) of rule XI with respect
to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the
Committee on Rules, and for other purposes.
Resolved, That the requirement of clause 4(b) of rule
XI for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the
Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to
the House is waived with respect to any resolution re-
ported from that committee on the legislative day of Octo-
ber 1 or October 2, 1998, providing for consideration or
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disposition of a conference report to accompany a bill or
joint resolution making general appropriations for the fis-
cal year ending September 30, 1999, or any amendment
reported in disagreement from a conference thereon.
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105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 559
Condemning the terror, vengeance, and human rights abuses against the
civilian population of Sierra Leone.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 28, 1998
Mr. EHLERS (for himself and Mr. ROYCE) submitted the following resolution;
which was referred to the Committee on International Relations
RESOLUTION
Condemning the terror, vengeance, and human rights abuses
against the civilian population of Sierra Leone.
Whereas the ousted Armed Forces Revolutionary Council
(AFRC) military junta and the rebel fighters of the Rev-
olutionary United Front (RUF) have mounted a cam-
paign of terror, vengeance, and human rights abuses on
the civilian population of Sierra Leone;
Whereas the AFRC/RUF violence against civilians continues
with at least 1,200 persons having hands or feet ampu-
tated by rebels (and the International Committee of the
Red Cross (ICRC) estimates that every victim who makes
it to medical help is only 1 of 4 who have been muti-
lated);
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Whereas Yugoslav and Serbian officials, led by Slobodan
Milosevic, similarly instigated, organized and directed ag-
gressive action against civilians in Croatia in 1991, and
in Bosnia-Herzegovina from 1992 to 1995;
Whereas peace was only restored to the region of the former
Yugoslavia in 1995 when Yugoslav and Serbian officials,
including Slobodan Milosevic, were confronted with the
clear resolve of the international community to use force
against them;
Whereas both the House and Senate of the United States
Congress have concurred in their belief that Slobodan
Milosevic is culpable for war crimes, crimes against hu-
manity and genocide;
Whereas, on September 23, 1998, the United Nations Secu-
rity Council passed Resolution 1199, expressing ‘‘grave
concern at recent intense fighting and the flow of refu-
gees from Kosovo and the excessive and indiscriminate
use of force by Serbian security forces and the Yugoslav
Army’’; and
Whereas, on September 24, 1998, the North Atlantic Council
approved the issuing of an activation warning for both a
limited air option and a phased air campaign in Kosovo,
signaling the readiness of the North Atlantic Treaty Or-
ganization (NATO) to use force if it becomes a necessity
to do so: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that—
(1) the President should immediately seek
NATO agreement to take direct and decisive action
against those forces attacking civilian populations in
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105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 55
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on House Oversight
in the One Hundred Fifth Congress.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 12, 1997
Mr. THOMAS submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on House Oversight
RESOLUTION
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on
House Oversight in the One Hundred Fifth Congress.
Resolved,
SECTION 1. AMOUNTS FOR COMMITTEE EXPENSES.
For the expenses of the Committee on House Over-
sight (hereinafter in this resolution referred to as the
‘‘Committee’’), including the expenses of all staff salaries,
there shall be paid, out of the applicable accounts of the
House of Representatives for committee salaries and ex-
penses, not more than $6,160,946 for the One Hundred
Fifth Congress.
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SEC. 2. SESSION LIMITATIONS.
Of the amount specified in section 1—
(1) not more than $3,133,200 shall be available
for expenses incurred during the period beginning at
noon on January 3, 1997, and ending immediately
before noon on January 3, 1998; and
(2) not more than $3,027,746 shall be available
for expenses incurred during the period beginning at
noon on January 3, 1998, and ending immediately
before noon on January 3, 1999.
SEC. 3. VOUCHERS.
Payments under this resolution shall be made on
vouchers authorized by the Committee, signed by the
chairman of the Committee, and approved in the manner
directed by the Committee on House Oversight.
SEC. 4. REGULATIONS.
Amounts made available under this resolution shall
be expended in accordance with regulations prescribed by
the Committee on House Oversight.
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