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H. Res. 459
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
September 9, 1998.
Whereas the Republic of Korea was established 50 years ago
on August 15, 1948;
Whereas the United States and the Republic of Korea have
long had a close relationship based on mutual respect,
shared security goals, and common interests and values;
Whereas the United States relies on the Republic of Korea
as a partner and treaty ally in fostering regional stability,
enhancing prosperity, and promoting peace and democ-
racy;
Whereas the American military personnel who are, and have
been, stationed on the Korean Peninsula have been key
in deterring armed aggression for more than 4 decades;
Whereas South Korean soldiers fought alongside American
troops on the battlefields of Korea and Vietnam;
Whereas the Republic of Korea has embraced economic re-
form and free market principles in response to current
economic circumstances;
Whereas the Republic of Korea is an important trading part-
ner of the United States, the recipient of significant di-
rect American investment, and a prominent investor in
the United States;
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Whereas the large Korean-American community has made
significant contributions to American society and culture;
Whereas the people of the Republic of Korea have dem-
onstrated their strong commitment to democratic prin-
ciples and practices through free and fair elections; and
Whereas the state visit of President Kim Dae-jung to the
United States offered the people of the United States and
the people of South Korea an opportunity to renew their
commitment to international cooperation on issues of mu-
tual interest and concern: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) congratulates the Republic of Korea on the 50th
anniversary of its founding;
(2) commends the people of the Republic of Korea
on the peaceful democratic transition that has taken
place during the most recent Presidential elections;
(3) supports the government of President Kim Dae-
jung as it takes appropriate measures to address the
problems in the Korean economy;
(4) confirms that the question of peace, security,
and reunification on the Korean Peninsula is, first and
foremost, a matter for the Korean people to decide and
that the Four-Party Peace Talks complement direct
North-South dialog; and
(5) looks forward to a broadening and deepening of
friendship and cooperation with the Republic of Korea in
the years ahead for the mutual benefit of the people of
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the United States and the people of the Republic of
Korea.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 459
Commemorating 50 years of relations between the United States and the
Republic of Korea.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 5, 1998
Mr. GILMAN (for himself, Mr. ACKERMAN, Mr. LANTOS, Mr. ROHRABACHER,
Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. ROYCE, and Mr. KIM) submitted
the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Inter-
national Relations
RESOLUTION
Commemorating 50 years of relations between the United
States and the Republic of Korea.
Whereas the Republic of Korea was established 50 years ago
on August 15, 1948;
Whereas the United States and the Republic of Korea have
long had a close relationship based on mutual respect,
shared security goals, and common interests and values;
Whereas the United States relies on the Republic of Korea
as a partner and treaty ally in fostering regional stability,
enhancing prosperity, and promoting peace and democ-
racy;
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Whereas the American military personnel who are, and have
been, stationed on the Korean Peninsula have been key
in deterring armed aggression for more than 4 decades;
Whereas South Korean soldiers fought alongside American
troops on the battlefields of Korea and Vietnam;
Whereas the Republic of Korea has embraced economic re-
form and free market principles in response to current
economic circumstances;
Whereas the Republic of Korea is an important trading part-
ner of the United States, the recipient of significant di-
rect American investment, and a prominent investor in
the United States;
Whereas the large Korean-American community has made
significant contributions to American society and culture;
Whereas the people of the Republic of Korea have dem-
onstrated their strong commitment to democratic prin-
ciples and practices through free and fair elections; and
Whereas the state visit of President Kim Dae-jung to the
United States offers the people of the United States and
the people of South Korea an opportunity to renew their
commitment to international cooperation on issues of mu-
tual interest and concern: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) congratulates the Republic of Korea on the
50th anniversary of its founding;
(2) commends the people of the Republic of
Korea on the peaceful democratic transition that has
taken place during the most recent Presidential elec-
tions;
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(3) supports the government of President Kim
Dae-jung as it takes appropriate measures to ad-
dress the problems in the Korean economy;
(4) confirms that the question of peace, secu-
rity, and reunification on the Korean Peninsula is,
first and foremost, a matter for the Korean people
to decide and that the Four-Party Peace Talks com-
plement direct North-South dialog; and
(5) looks forward to a broadening and deepen-
ing of friendship and cooperation with the Republic
of Korea in the years ahead for the mutual benefit
of the people of the United States and the people of
the Republic of Korea.
Æ
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Standards Act of 1938 to exempt from the minimum wage
recordkeeping and overtime compensation requirements
certain specialized employees. 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 Education and the Work-
force. 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 amend-
ment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the na-
ture of a substitute recommended by the Committee on
Education and the Workforce now printed in the bill. The
committee amendment in the nature of a substitute shall
be considered as read. During consideration of the bill for
amendment, 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
printed in the portion of the Congressional Record des-
ignated for that purpose in clause 6 of rule XXIII. Amend-
ments so printed shall be considered as read. The Chair-
man of the Committee of the Whole may: (1) postpone
until a time during further consideration in the Committee
of the Whole a request for a recorded vote on any amend-
ment; and (2) reduce to five minutes the minimum time
IV
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 45
To honor 1996 Nobel Peace Prize recipients Bishop Carlos Felipe Ximenes
Belo and Jose Ramos-Horta, and to express support for the process
of building a just and lasting peace in East Timor.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 10, 1997
Mr. HALL of Ohio (for himself, Mr. WOLF, Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts, Mr.
SMITH of New Jersey, Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island, Mrs. MORELLA,
Mrs. LOWEY, Mr. LANTOS, and Mr. PORTER) submitted the following
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on International Rela-
tions
RESOLUTION
To honor 1996 Nobel Peace Prize recipients Bishop Carlos
Felipe Ximenes Belo and Jose Ramos-Horta, and to
express support for the process of building a just and
lasting peace in East Timor.
Whereas the Norwegian Nobel Committee has awarded the
Nobel Peace Prize for 1996 to Bishop Carlos Felipe
Ximenes Belo and Jose Ramos-Horta for their tireless ef-
forts to find a just and peaceful solution to the conflict
in East Timor;
Whereas Indonesia invaded East Timor in 1975 and has
since systematically oppressed the people of East Timor;
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Whereas since 1975 one-third of the population of East
Timor is estimated to have perished of starvation, war,
and terror;
Whereas Indonesia’s invasion was condemned by the United
Nations, as was its subsequent occupation of East Timor;
Whereas on November 12, 1991, Indonesian troops opened
fire on thousands of peaceful mourners and demonstra-
tors at the Santa Cruz cemetery in Dili, the capital of
East Timor, killing hundreds and wounding hundreds;
Whereas Bishop Belo has been the preemminent representa-
tive of the people of East Timor, and has at great risk
to his own life fought for the human and civil rights of
the people of East Timor, while also being a steadfast ad-
vocate for nonviolence and dialogue between the people of
East Timor and the Indonesian authorities;
Whereas Ramos-Horta has since 1975 been the leading inter-
national spokesman for the people of East Timor, and
has made valuable contributions to their cause through
his efforts to create a peace plan for the region; and
Whereas both men are an inspiration not only for those who
desire peace in East Timor, but for those the world over
who seek peacefully to resolve longstanding, bloody con-
flicts: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the United States House of Rep-
resentatives—
(1) recognizes, admires, and honors Carlos
Felipe Ximenes Belo and Jose Ramos-Horta for
their sustained and self-sacrificing contributions on
behalf of their oppressed people;
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(2) expresses its support for the continued ef-
forts of Bishop Belo, Ramos-Horta, and the people
of East Timor; and
(3) affirms its support for a diplomatic solution
to the conflict in East Timor based on the people’s
right to self-determination.
Æ
IV
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 460
Recognizing the 20th anniversary of the founding of the Vietnam Veterans
of America.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 5, 1998
Mr. WEYGAND submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on Veterans’ Affairs
RESOLUTION
Recognizing the 20th anniversary of the founding of the
Vietnam Veterans of America.
Whereas 1998 marks the 20th anniversary of the founding of
the Vietnam Veterans of America;
Whereas the history of the Vietnam Veterans of America or-
ganization is a story of America’s gradual recognition of
the tremendous sacrifices of Vietnam-era veterans and
their families;
Whereas the Vietnam Veterans of America is dedicated to
serving its membership through advocacy for its member-
ship;
Whereas the Vietnam Veterans of America provides public
and member awareness of critical issues affecting Viet-
nam-era veterans and their families;
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Whereas the local grassroots efforts of Vietnam Veterans of
America in chapters across the country have greatly con-
tributed to the quality of lives of veterans in our Nation’s
communities;
Whereas the Vietnam Veterans of America promotes its prin-
ciples through volunteerism, professional advocacy, and
claims work; and
Whereas the future of the Vietnam Veterans of America re-
lies not only on its past accomplishments, but on future
accomplishments of its membership that will ensure the
Vietnam Veterans of America remains a leader among
veterans advocacy organizations: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, that the House of Representatives—
(1) congratulates the Vietnam Veterans of
America on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of
its founding;
(2) commends Vietnam Veterans of America for
its advancement of veterans rights, which has set the
standard for other veterans organizations around the
country;
(3) asks all Americans to join in the recognition
of the Vietnam Veterans of America for 20 years of
advocacy of Vietnam veterans; and
(4) encourages the Vietnam Veterans of Amer-
ica to continue into the next millennium to represent
and promote the goals of its organization in the vet-
erans community and on Capitol Hill.
Æ
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section 303(a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974
are waived. General debate shall be confined to the bill
and shall not exceed one hour equally divided and con-
trolled by the chairman and ranking minority member of
the Committee on the Judiciary. 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 rec-
ommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now printed
in the bill. The committee amendment in the nature of
a substitute shall be considered by title rather than by
section. Each title shall be considered as read. All points
of order against the committee amendment in the nature
of a substitute are waived. No amendment to the commit-
tee amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be in
order except those printed in the report of the Committee
on Rules accompanying this resolution. Each amendment
may be offered only in the order printed in the report,
may be offered only by a Member designated in the report,
shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for the time
specified in the report equally divided and controlled by
the proponent and an opponent, shall not be subject to
amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for divi-
sion of the question in the House or in the Committee
H. Res. 461
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
June 10, 1998.
Resolved, That at any time after the adoption of this res-
olution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 1(b) of rule
XXIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the
Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of
the bill (H.R. 2888) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act
of 1938 to exempt from the minimum wage recordkeeping
and overtime compensation requirements certain specialized
employees. 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
Education and the Workforce. 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 Education and the Workforce now printed in
the bill. The committee amendment in the nature of a sub-
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stitute shall be considered as read. During consideration of
the bill for amendment, 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 printed in the portion of the Congressional Record des-
ignated for that purpose in clause 6 of rule XXIII. Amend-
ments so printed shall be considered as read. The Chairman
of the Committee of the Whole may: (1) postpone until a time
during further consideration in the Committee of the Whole
a request for a recorded vote on any amendment; and (2) re-
duce to five minutes the minimum time for electronic voting
on any postponed question that follows another electronic
vote without intervening business, provided that the minimum
time for electronic voting on the first in any series of ques-
tions shall be 15 minutes. At the conclusion of consideration
of the bill for amendment the Committee 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 consid-
ered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final
•HRES 461 EH
passage without intervening motion except one motion to re-
commit with or without instructions.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
House Calendar No. 204
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 461
[Report No. 105–572]
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2888) to amend the Fair Labor
Standards Act of 1938 to exempt from the minimum wage recordkeeping
and overtime compensation requirements certain specialized employees.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 9, 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 consideration of the bill (H.R. 2888) to amend
the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exempt from
the minimum wage recordkeeping and overtime com-
pensation requirements certain specialized employees.
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
of the Whole House on the state of the Union for consider-
ation of the bill (H.R. 2888) to amend the Fair Labor
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for electronic voting on any postponed question that fol-
lows another electronic vote without intervening business,
provided that the minimum time for electronic voting on
the first in any series of questions shall be 15 minutes.
At the conclusion of consideration of the bill for amend-
ment the Committee 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. 204
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 461
[Report No. 105–572]
RESOLUTION
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2888)
to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938
to exempt from the minimum wage recordkeeping
and overtime compensation requirements certain
specialized employees.
JUNE 9, 1998
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed
H. Res. 462
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
June 10, 1998.
Resolved, That at any time after the adoption of this res-
olution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 1(b) of rule
XXIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the
Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of
the bill (H.R. 3150) to amend title 11 of the United States
Code, and for other purposes. The first reading of the bill
shall be dispensed with. Points of order against consideration
of the bill for failure to comply with section 303(a) of the
Congressional Budget Act of 1974 are waived. General de-
bate 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 the Judiciary.
After general debate the bill shall be considered for amend-
ment under the five-minute rule. It shall be in order to con-
sider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under
the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a sub-
stitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now
printed in the bill. The committee amendment in the nature
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of a substitute shall be considered by title rather than by sec-
tion. Each title shall be considered as read. All points of
order against the committee amendment in the nature of a
substitute are waived. No amendment to the committee
amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be in order ex-
cept those printed in the report of the Committee on Rules
accompanying this resolution. Each amendment may be of-
fered only in the order printed in the report, may be offered
only by a Member designated in the report, shall be consid-
ered as read, shall be debatable for the time specified in the
report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an
opponent, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not
be subject to a demand for division of the question in the
House or in the Committee of the Whole. All points of order
against the amendments printed in the report are waived.
The Chairman of the Committee of the Whole may: (1) post-
pone until a time during further consideration in the Com-
mittee of the Whole a request for a recorded vote on any
amendment; and (2) reduce to five minutes the minimum
time for electronic voting on any postponed question that fol-
lows another electronic vote without intervening business,
provided that the minimum time for electronic voting on the
first in any series of questions shall be 15 minutes. At the
conclusion of consideration of the bill for amendment the
Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with
•HRES 462 EH
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 pre-
vious question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and
amendments thereto to final passage without intervening mo-
tion except one motion to recommit with or without instruc-
tions.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
House Calendar No. 205
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 462
[Report No. 105–573]
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3150) to amend title 11 of
the United States Code, and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 9, 1998
Mr. LINDER, 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. 3150) to amend
title 11 of the United States Code, and for other purposes.
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
of the Whole House on the state of the Union for consider-
ation of the bill (H.R. 3150) to amend title 11 of the
United States Code, and for other purposes. The first
reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. Points of order
against consideration of the bill for failure to comply with
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mittees on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and House of
Representatives a report on the feasibility and desirability
of merging the retirement plan of the judges of that court
with retirement plans of other Federal judges.
(b) REPORT ON SURVIVOR ANNUITIES PLAN.—Not
later than six months after the date of the enactment of
this Act, the chief judge of the United States Court of
Appeals for Veterans Claims shall submit to the Commit-
tees on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and House of Rep-
resentatives a report on the feasibility and desirability of
allowing judges of that court to participate in the survivor
annuity programs available to other Federal judges.
Subtitle B—Renaming of Court
SEC. 511. RENAMING OF THE COURT OF VETERANS AP-
PEALS.
(a) IN GENERAL.—The United States Court of Vet-
erans Appeals is hereby renamed as, and shall hereafter
be known and designated as, the United States Court of
Appeals for Veterans Claims.
(b) SECTION 7251.—Section 7251 is amended by
striking ‘‘United States Court of Veterans Appeals’’ and
inserting ‘‘United States Court of Appeals for Veterans
Claims’’.