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105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 298
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to repeal the rule
allowing subpoened witnesses to choose not to be photographed at com-
mittee hearings.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OCTOBER 30, 1997
Mr. BARR of Georgia submitted the following resolution; which was referred
to the Committee on Rules
RESOLUTION
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to
repeal the rule allowing subpoened witnesses to choose
not to be photographed at committee hearings.
Resolved, That (a) clause 3(f) of rule XI of the Rules
of the House of Representatives is amended by repealing
subdivision (2) and by redesignating subdivisions (3)
through (13) as subdivisions (2) through (12), respec-
tively.
(b) Clause 2(g)(1) of rule XI of the Rules of the
House of Representatives is amended by striking ‘‘, except
as provided by clause 3(f)(2)’’.
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105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 299
Expressing support for the States in adopting challenging academic standards
in core curricula.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OCTOBER 31, 1997
Mr. ETHERIDGE (for himself, Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr.
LAFALCE, Mr. CLEMENT, Ms. BROWN of Florida, Mrs. LOWEY, Mr.
PRICE of North Carolina, Ms. LOFGREN, Ms. FURSE, Mr. JOHNSON of
Wisconsin, Mr. BOSWELL, Mr. ROEMER, Mrs. TAUSCHER, Ms. DELAURO,
Ms. STABENOW, Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, Mrs.
MEEK of Florida, Mr. MALONEY of Connecticut, Mr. HOYER, Mr.
CARDIN, Mr. RAHALL, and Mr. DINGELL) submitted the following resolu-
tion; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the
Workforce
RESOLUTION
Expressing support for the States in adopting challenging
academic standards in core curricula.
Whereas we must improve student achievement in core edu-
cational curricula;
Whereas as a Nation we need to expect more of our students
and provide strong schools with clear and high standards
of achievement and discipline;
Whereas raising education standards in the core curricula has
gained momentum in States and local districts through-
out the country;
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Whereas many States are beginning to use academic stand-
ards to make clear what students should learn and what
teachers should teach;
Whereas standards help teachers and principals make deci-
sions about developing their instructional programs with-
out interfering with local curriculum decisions;
Whereas a standard measure of excellence can assist parents
to hold schools accountable for improved performance,
help teachers and principals improve curriculum and in-
struction, and give students a guide for charting their
own progress; and
Whereas the Department of Education is developing tests in
fourth grade reading and eighth grade mathematics
through a consensus process: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Members of the United States
House of Representatives support the 50 States adopting
challenging academic standards in core subjects, and the
development of rigorous tests to measure student achieve-
ment.
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IV
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 29
Expressing the intentions of the House of Representatives concerning the
universal service provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 as
they relate to telecommunications services to Native Americans, including
Alaskan Natives.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 9, 1997
Mr. RICHARDSON (for himself and Mr. MILLER of California) submitted the
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce
RESOLUTION
Expressing the intentions of the House of Representatives
concerning the universal service provisions of the Tele-
communications Act of 1996 as they relate to tele-
communications services to Native Americans, including
Alaskan Natives.
Whereas Indian and Alaskan Native people live in some of
the most geographically remote areas of the country, with
50 percent of Indian and Alaskan Native people living in
Oklahoma, California, South Dakota, Arizona, New Mex-
ico, Alaska, and Washington;
Whereas Indian poverty in reservation areas is 3.9 times the
national average rate;
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Whereas the average phone penetration rates for rural Native
Americans is only 50 percent and actual penetration
rates are often much lower;
Whereas what phone service there is in Indian country is
often substandard and prohibitively expensive;
Whereas the Telecommunications Act of 1996 establishes a
Federal-State Joint Board which issued recommendations
on how to make low-cost telephone service affordable to
all and to define what is deemed to be ‘‘universal serv-
ice’’;
Whereas the Telecommunications Act of 1996 requires the
Federal Communications Commission to implement the
recommendations from the Joint Board by May 8, 1997;
and
Whereas the benefits of Federal universal service policies
have often not reached Indian country: Now, therefore,
be it
Resolved, That—
(1) in enacting the Telecommunications Act of
1996, the Congress established policies and proce-
dures to ensure the delivery of telecommunications
services to all regions of the Nation, especially rural,
insular, and high-cost areas, and to ensure that
those services are available at just, reasonable, and
affordable rates;
(2) such policies and procedures were estab-
lished in the belief that telecommunications services
have become essential to the education, public
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health, and public safety of all people within the
United States; and
(3) no policies or procedures established to im-
plement this new statute can be consistent with the
intent of the Congress if it fails to address the tele-
communications needs of low-income Native Ameri-
cans, including Alaskan Natives.
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IV
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 2
Electing officers of the House of Representatives.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 7, 1997
Mr. ARMEY submitted the following resolution; which was considered and
agreed to
RESOLUTION
Electing officers of the House of Representatives.
Resolved, That the Senate be informed that a quorum of
the House of Representatives has assembled; that Newt
Gingrich, a Representative from the State of Georgia, has
been elected Speaker; and Robin H. Carle, a citizen of the
Commonwealth of Virginia, has been elected Clerk of the
House of Representatives of the One Hundred Fifth
Congress.
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H. Res. 2
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
January 7, 1997.
Resolved, That the Senate be informed that a quorum of
the House of Representatives has assembled; that Newt
Gingrich, a Representative from the State of Georgia, has
been elected Speaker; and Robin H. Carle, a citizen of the
Commonwealth of Virginia, has been elected Clerk of the
House of Representatives of the One Hundred Fifth
Congress.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 300
Expressing Support for a National Week of Reflection and Tolerance.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OCTOBER 31, 1997
Mr. RANGEL (for himself, Mrs. MALONEY of New York, Mr. STARK, Ms. CAR-
SON, Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Mr. FROST, Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA, Ms.
LOFGREN, Mr. COYNE, Mrs. THURMAN, Ms. CHRISTIAN-GREEN, Mr.
DELLUMS, Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. CLAY, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of
Texas, Mrs. MEEK of Florida, Mr. STOKES, Mr. SCOTT, Mr. RUSH, Mr.
DIXON, Mr. FLAKE, Ms. FURSE, Mr. ENGEL, Mr. JEFFERSON, Mrs.
CLAYTON, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. MCGOVERN, and Mr. TORRES) submitted the
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Government
Reform and Oversight
RESOLUTION
Expressing Support for a National Week of Reflection and
Tolerance.
Whereas America is a pluralistic country comprised of dif-
ferent races, genders, ethnic groups, religions, and
creeds;
Whereas our Nation, founded on the principles of tolerance,
diversity, justice, and equality, should affirm these com-
mon values and principles; and
Whereas Americans should reflect on the importance of un-
derstanding and tolerance in our pluralistic country:
Now, therefore, be it
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Resolved, That a National Week of Reflection and
Tolerance should be established encouraging communities
and institutions around the Nation to engage in events
and activities that are reflective, educational, celebratory,
and healing as they relate to diversity among Americans.
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H. Res. 301
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
November 13 (legislative day, November 12), 1997.
Resolved, That (a) clause 3(f) of rule XI of the Rules of
the House of Representatives is amended by repealing sub-
division (2) and by redesignating subdivisions (3) through
(13) as subdivisions (2) through (12), respectively.
(b) Clause 2(g)(1) of rule XI of the Rules of the House
of Representatives is amended by striking ‘‘, except as pro-
vided by clause 3(f)(2)’’.
(c) The first sentence of clause 3(e) of rule XI of the
Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by striking
‘‘, except as provided in paragraph (f)(2)’’.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 301
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to repeal the exception
to the requirement that public committee proceedings be open to all media.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
NOVEMBER 4, 1997
Mr. SOLOMON submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on Rules
RESOLUTION
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to
repeal the exception to the requirement that public com-
mittee proceedings be open to all media.
Resolved, That (a) clause 3(f) of rule XI of the Rules
of the House of Representatives is amended by repealing
subdivision (2) and by redesignating subdivisions (3)
through (13) as subdivisions (2) through (12), respec-
tively.
(b) Clause 2(g)(1) of rule XI of the Rules of the
House of Representatives is amended by striking ‘‘, except
as provided by clause 3(f)(2)’’.
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(c) The first sentence of clause 3(e) of rule XI of
the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by
striking ‘‘, except as provided in paragraph (f)(2)’’.
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House Calendar No. 127
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 301
[Report No. 105–382]
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to repeal the exception
to the requirement that public committee proceedings be open to all media.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
NOVEMBER 4, 1997
Mr. SOLOMON submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on Rules
NOVEMBER 5, 1997
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
RESOLUTION
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to
repeal the exception to the requirement that public com-
mittee proceedings be open to all media.
Resolved, That (a) clause 3(f) of rule XI of the Rules
of the House of Representatives is amended by repealing
subdivision (2) and by redesignating subdivisions (3)
through (13) as subdivisions (2) through (12), respec-
tively.
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(b) Clause 2(g)(1) of rule XI of the Rules of the
House of Representatives is amended by striking ‘‘, except
as provided by clause 3(f)(2)’’.
(c) The first sentence of clause 3(e) of rule XI of
the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by
striking ‘‘, except as provided in paragraph (f)(2)’’.
House Calendar No. 127
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 301
[Report No. 105–382]
RESOLUTION
Amending the Rules of the House of Representa-
tives to repeal the exception to the requirement
that public committee proceedings be open to all
media.
NOVEMBER 5, 1997
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed
H. Res. 303
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
November 5, 1997.
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. 2676) to amend the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restructure and reform the
Internal Revenue Service, 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
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 minority member of the Committee on Ways and
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Means; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without in-
structions.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
House Calendar No. 126
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 303
[Report No. 105–380]
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2676) to amend the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986 to restructure and reform the Internal Revenue
Service, and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
NOVEMBER 4, 1997
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. 2676) to amend
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restructure and
reform the Internal Revenue Service, and for other pur-
poses.
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. 2676) to
amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restructure
and reform the Internal Revenue Service, and for other
purposes. The bill shall be considered as read for amend-
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ment. The amendment in the nature of a substitute rec-
ommended 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 accompanying
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 chair-
man and ranking minority member of the Committee on
Ways and Means; and (2) one motion to recommit with
or without instructions.
House Calendar No. 126
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 303
[Report No. 105–380]
RESOLUTION
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2676)
to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to
restructure and reform the Internal Revenue
Service, and for other purposes.
NOVEMBER 4, 1997
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed
IV
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 304
Directing the Committee on the Judiciary to undertake an inquiry into wheth-
er grounds exist to impeach William Jefferson Clinton, the President
of the United States.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
NOVEMBER 5, 1997
Mr. BARR of Georgia (for himself, Mr. STUMP, Mrs. CUBIN, Mr. GRAHAM,
Mr. SMITH of New Jersey, Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas, Mrs. LINDA
SMITH of Washington, Mr. TIAHRT, Mr. METCALF, Mr. SOUDER, Mr.
PAUL, Mrs. CHENOWETH, Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland,
Mr. HUNTER, Mr. DOOLITTLE, Mr. MICA, and Mr. KINGSTON) submitted
the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules
RESOLUTION
Directing the Committee on the Judiciary to undertake an
inquiry into whether grounds exist to impeach William
Jefferson Clinton, the President of the United States.
Whereas considerable evidence has been developed from a
broad array of credible sources that William Jefferson
Clinton, President of the United States, has engaged in
a systemic effort to obstruct, undermine, and compromise
the legitimate and proper functions and processes of the
executive branch: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Committee on the Judiciary is di-
rected to investigate and report to the House whether
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grounds exist to impeach William Jefferson Clinton, Presi-
dent of the United States. Upon completion of such inves-
tigation, that Committee shall report to the House its rec-
ommendations with respect thereto, including, if the Com-
mittee so determines, a resolution of impeachment.
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H. Res. 305
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
November 6, 1997.
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 before November 10, 1997, providing for consideration
or disposition of any of the following:
(1) A bill or joint resolution making general appro-
priations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1998,
any amendment thereto, any conference report thereon,
or any amendment reported in disagreement from a con-
ference thereon.
(2) A bill or joint resolution that includes provisions
making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 1998,
any amendment thereto, any conference report thereon,
or any amendment reported in disagreement from a con-
ference thereon.
SEC. 2. It shall be in order at any time before November
10, 1997, for the Speaker to entertain motions to suspend
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the rules, provided that the object of any such motion is an-
nounced from the floor at least one hour before the motion
is offered. In scheduling the consideration of legislation under
this authority, the Speaker or his designee shall consult with
the minority leader or his designee.
SEC. 3. During the remainder of the first session of the
One Hundred Fifth Congress—
(1) notwithstanding clause 2(a)(1) of rule IX, a res-
olution noticed as a question of the privileges of the
House during the period from November 4, 1997,
through the adoption of this resolution shall have prece-
dence of all other questions except motions to adjourn
only at a time designated by the Speaker; and
(2) the Speaker may not recognize a Member other
than the majority leader or the minority leader to offer
from the floor, or to announce an intention to offer, a
resolution as a question of the privileges of the House.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
House Calendar No. 128
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 305
[Report No. 105–383]
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
NOVEMBER 5, 1997
Mr. SOLOMON, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following resolu-
tion; 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 before November 10, 1997,
providing for consideration or disposition of any of the fol-
lowing:
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(1) A bill or joint resolution making general ap-
propriations for the fiscal year ending September 30,
1998, any amendment thereto, any conference report
thereon, or any amendment reported in disagree-
ment from a conference thereon.
(2) A bill or joint resolution that includes provi-
sions making continuing appropriations for fiscal
year 1998, any amendment thereto, any conference
report thereon, or any amendment reported in dis-
agreement from a conference thereon.
SEC. 2. It shall be in order at any time before Novem-
ber 10, 1997, for the Speaker to entertain motions to sus-
pend the rules, provided that the object of any such motion
is announced from the floor at least one hour before the
motion is offered. In scheduling the consideration of legis-
lation under this authority, the Speaker or his designee
shall consult with the minority leader or his designee.
SEC. 3. During the remainder of the first session of
the One Hundred Fifth Congress—
(1) notwithstanding clause 2(a)(1) of rule IX, a
resolution noticed as a question of the privileges of
the House during the period from November 4,
1997, through the adoption of this resolution shall
have precedence of all other questions except mo-
IV
House Calendar No. 129
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 306
[Report No. 105–384]
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
NOVEMBER 5, 1997
Mr. LINDER, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following 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 before November 10, 1997,
providing for consideration or disposition of any of the fol-
lowing:
HRES 306 RH
(1) A bill or joint resolution making general ap-
propriations for the fiscal year ending September 30,
1998, any amendment thereto, any conference report
thereon, or any amendment reported in disagree-
ment from a conference thereon.
(2) A bill or joint resolution that includes provi-
sions making continuing appropriations for fiscal
year 1998, any amendment thereto, any conference
report thereon, or any amendment reported in dis-
agreement from a conference thereon.
SEC. 2. It shall be in order at any time before Novem-
ber 10, 1997, for the Speaker to entertain motions to sus-
pend the rules, provided that the object of any such motion
is announced from the floor at least one hour before the
motion is offered. In scheduling the consideration of legis-
lation under this authority, the Speaker or his designee
shall consult with the minority leader or his designee.
House Calendar No. 129
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 306
[Report No. 105–384]
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.
NOVEMBER 5, 1997
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed