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•HRES 571 IH
Whereas in October 1997, Lev Rokhlin advocated the res-
ignation of President Yeltsin;
Whereas Lev Rokhlin was the first elected official of Presi-
dent Yeltsin’s own party to call for Yeltsin’s impeach-
ment;
Whereas attempts were made for 6 months to remove Lev
Rokhlin from his committee chairmanship;
Whereas on May 19, 1998, Lev Rokhlin was stripped of the
chairmanship of the defense committee, but maintained
his position as a member of the Duma;
Whereas Lev Rokhlin became involved in an investigation of
illegal arms sales from Russia to Armenia and other Na-
tions;
Whereas on July 3, 1998, Lev Rokhlin was shot in the head
three times and killed;
Whereas members of Lev Rokhlin’s family have stated that
Rokhlin’s wife, Tamara Pavlovna Rokhlina, was phys-
ically abused and was threatened with death unless she
accepted responsibility for Lev Rokhlin’s murder;
Whereas Tamara Rokhlina was arrested for the murder of
Lev Rokhlin and soon after was seen in a physically bat-
tered condition by their daughter, Yelena Rokhlina
Abakumova;
Whereas the Interior Ministry issued a public statement that
Tamara Rokhlina had confessed to the murder of Lev
Rokhlin;
Whereas Yelena Abakumova returned to her parents’ home
with a lawyer, examined the physical evidence, and con-
cluded that her mother could not possibly have killed her
father;
•HRES 568 IH
old when Ripken’s streak began) and the Chicago Cubs’
Sammy Sosa (who was 13 years old when Ripken’s
streak began);
Whereas Ripken further endeared himself to the citizens of
the great State of Maryland when he remarked the night
he ended his streak: ‘‘If this is going to end, let it end
where it started—Baltimore’’;
Whereas Ripken and his wife, Kelly, have established the
Kelly and Cal Ripken, Jr., Foundation, which supports
community adult and family literacy and youth rec-
reational programs in the greater Baltimore area;
Whereas in an age when prepackaging and hype have taken
away so much from the true essence of sports and sports-
manship, Ripken quietly ended his streak with little fan-
fare, informing his manager of his decision a few minutes
before the game; and
Whereas for 16 years Ripken never missed a day of work and
served as a model to the Nation’s children and as a rep-
resentative of the working men and women of the United
States, who rise each day to do their jobs and provide for
themselves and their families: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives recog-
nizes and congratulates Cal Ripken, Jr., of the Baltimore
Orioles for breaking Lou Gehrig’s consecutive-games-
played streak, establishing a new record of 2,632 games,
and playing baseball with unparalleled grace, endurance,
and skill, as Ripken said, ‘‘the only way I know.’’
Æ
IV
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 569
Concerning the extradition to the United States of Salvadorans.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OCTOBER 2, 1998
Mr. MORAN of Virginia submitted the following resolution; which was referred
to the Committee on International Relations
RESOLUTION
Concerning the extradition to the United States of
Salvadorans.
Whereas 24 Salvadorans who have been accused of murder
in the District of Columbia have fled to El Salvador to
avoid prosecution in the United States;
Whereas these 24 individuals represent approximately two-
thirds of the outstanding homicide warrants in the Dis-
trict of Columbia;
Whereas other jurisdictions, such as Arlington, Virginia, seek
Salvadorans who have fled to El Salvador for serious
crimes, including homicide;
Whereas since 1911, El Salvador has maintained a treaty
with the United States that provides for the extradition
of suspects charged with certain criminal offenses;
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Whereas the United States-El Salvador extradition treaty
does not compel the extradition of either nation’s citizens;
Whereas the United States has no constitutional prohibition
against extraditing its own citizens;
Whereas El Salvador’s constitution prohibits the extradition
of Salvadoran citizens;
Whereas the El Salvadoran legislature, in April 1997, voted
to amend its constitution to allow extradition of its citi-
zens;
Whereas the constitutional amendment permitting extradition
of Salvadoran nationals requires approval by two-thirds
of El Salvador’s unicameral legislature in a second vote
before it can be enacted; and
Whereas the vast majority of Salvadoran immigrants to the
United States have contributed much to the communities
in which they live: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that—
(1) the return to the United States of all indi-
viduals who have fled the United States to avoid
prosecution or confinement for criminal offenses and
who are currently living in El Salvador should be a
top priority for the United States Government;
(2) the legislature of El Salvador is to be com-
mended for its April 1997, passage of legislation
which may lead to enactment of a constitutional
amendment permitting extradition of Salvadoran na-
tionals; and
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(3) the Government of El Salvador is urged to
take all steps necessary to ensure enactment of a
constitutional amendment permitting extradition of
Salvadoran nationals during its current legislative
session.
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IV
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 56
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Resources in the
105th Congress.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 13, 1997
Mr. YOUNG of Alaska submitted the following resolution; which was referred
to the Committee on House Oversight
RESOLUTION
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on
Resources in the 105th Congress.
Resolved,
SECTION 1. AMOUNTS FOR COMMITTEE EXPENSES.
For the expenses of the Committee on Resources
(hereinafter in this resolution referred to as the ‘‘Commit-
tee’’), 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 expenses,
not more than $10,418,537 for the One Hundred Fifth
Congress.
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Whereas Lev Rokhlin’s bodyguard, who was in the home the
night of the murder, claimed that he had heard no gun-
shots;
Whereas three recently dead bodies were found in the vicinity
of the Rokhlin household within days after the shooting;
Whereas the three bodies were cremated by the Moscow gov-
ernment authorities before they could be identified;
Whereas many Russian citizens continue to challenge the no-
tion that Lev Rokhlin was murdered by his wife, and be-
lieve that the murder was ordered by Lev Rokhlin’s polit-
ical opponents;
Whereas the United States has a significant interest in the
transition of Russia to a stable democratic system;
Whereas a key component of a stable democratic system is
the rule of law and the effectiveness of law enforcement;
and
Whereas any inability of Russia to provide a full accounting
of the circumstances surrounding the death of Lev
Rokhlin would raise serious questions about the existence
of a stable democratic system in Russia: Now, therefore,
be it
Resolved, That—
(1) the House of Representatives expresses
sympathy to the family and colleagues of Lev
Yakovlevich Rokhlin; and
(2) it is the sense of the House of Representa-
tives that the President of the United States should
urge the Russian Government—
HRES 56 IH
SEC. 2. SESSION LIMITATIONS.
Of the amount specified in section 1—
(1) not more than $5,058,524 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 $5,360,013 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, 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.
Æ
IV
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 571
Expressing sympathy to the family and colleagues of Lev Yakovlevich Rokhlin,
and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Presi-
dent of the United States should urge the Russian Government to
promptly and thoroughly investigate the circumstances surrounding the
death of Lev Yakovlevich Rokhlin and to provide a full accounting of
the circumstances as soon as practicable, but not later than November
1999.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OCTOBER 2, 1998
Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania (for himself, Mr. PICKETT, Mr. BARTLETT of
Maryland, Mr. WATTS of Oklahoma, Mr. TAYLOR of North Carolina, Mr.
THORNBERRY, Ms. GRANGER, Mr. PAPPAS, and Mr. CUNNINGHAM) sub-
mitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on
International Relations
RESOLUTION
Expressing sympathy to the family and colleagues of Lev
Yakovlevich Rokhlin, and expressing the sense of the
House of Representatives that the President of the
United States should urge the Russian Government to
promptly and thoroughly investigate the circumstances
surrounding the death of Lev Yakovlevich Rokhlin and
to provide a full accounting of the circumstances as
soon as practicable, but not later than November 1999.
Whereas Lev Yakovlevich Rokhlin had a distinguished mili-
tary career that included command of a regime in Af-
•HRES 571 IH
(A) to promptly and thoroughly investigate
the circumstances surrounding the death of Lev
Yakovlevich Rokhlin; and
(B) to provide a full accounting of the cir-
cumstances as soon as practicable, but not later
than November 1999.
Æ
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‘‘(B) 1 member representing the interests of
vessel operators that contract for Great Lakes pilot-
age services;
‘‘(C) 1 member representing the interests of
Great Lakes ports;
‘‘(D) 1 member representing the interests of
shippers whose cargoes are transported through
Great Lakes ports; and
‘‘(E) 1 member representing the interests of the
general public, who is an independent expert on the
Great Lakes maritime industry.
‘‘(c)(1) The Committee shall elect one of its members
as the Chairman and one of its members as the Vice
Chairman. The Vice Chairman shall act as Chairman in
the absence or incapacity of the Chairman, or in the event
of a vacancy in the office of the Chairman.
‘‘(2) The Secretary shall, and any other interested
agency may, designate a representative to participate as
an observer with the Committee. The representatives shall,
as appropriate, report to and advise the Committee on
matters relating to Great Lakes pilotage. The Secretary’s
designated representative shall act as the executive sec-
retary of the Committee and shall perform the duties set
forth in section 10(c) of the Federal Advisory Committee
Act (5 U.S.C. App.).
•HRES 572 ATH
(B) 1 or more States (or subdivisions
thereof);
(C) 1 or more private sector entities; or
(D) any combination of the entities de-
scribed in subparagraphs (A) through (C); and
(3) identify the technical, structural, and legal
impediments associated with making launch sites or
test ranges in the United States viable and competi-
tive.
Æ
HRES 579 RH
the Treasury Department, the United States Postal Serv-
ice, the Executive Office of the President, and certain
Independent Agencies, 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
are waived. The conference report shall be considered as
read.
H. Res. 573
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
October 7, 1998.
Resolved, That at any time after the adoption of this res-
olution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 1(b) of the 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. 4570) to provide for certain boundary adjust-
ments and conveyances involving public lands, to establish
and improve the management of certain heritage areas, his-
toric areas, National Parks, wild and scenic rivers, and na-
tional trails, to protect communities by reducing hazardous
fuels levels on public lands, and for other purposes. 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 Resources. After gen-
eral debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under
the five-minute rule and shall be considered as read. No
amendment to the bill shall be in order except those specified
in section 2 of this resolution. Each amendment may be of-
•HRES 573 EH
fered only in the order specified, may be offered only by a
Member specified or his designee, shall be considered as read,
shall be debatable for the time specified 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 first amendment
specified in section 2 are waived. The Chairman of the Com-
mittee of the Whole may: (1) postpone until a time during
further consideration in the Committee of the Whole a re-
quest for a recorded vote on any amendment; and (2) reduce
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. 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 our without instructions.
SEC. 2. The amendments described in the first section
of this resolution are as follows:
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(1) the amendments by Representative Hansen of
Utah printed in the Congressional Record and numbered
1 pursuant to clause 6 of rule XXIII, which shall be de-
batable for twenty minutes; and
(2) an amendment by Representative Miller of Cali-
fornia if printed in the portion of the Congressional
Record designated for that purpose in clause 6 of rule
XXIII on October 5, 1998, which shall be debatable for
one hour.
Attest:
Clerk.
•HRES 592 ATH
(A) identify the biological, chemical, or other
toxic agents, environmental or wartime hazards, or
preventive medicines or vaccines (including the
agents specified in subsection (d)(1)) to which mem-
bers of the Armed Forces who served in the South-
west Asia theater of operations during the Persian
Gulf War may have been exposed by reason of such
service;
(B) identify the illnesses associated with the
agents, hazards, or medicines or vaccines identified
under subparagraph (A); and
(C) identify the illnesses (including diagnosed
illnesses and undiagnosed illnesses) for which there
is scientific evidence of a higher prevalence among
populations of Gulf War veterans when compared
with other appropriate populations of individuals.
(2) In identifying illnesses under subparagraphs (B)
and (C) of paragraph (1), the Academy shall review and
summarize the relevant scientific evidence regarding ill-
nesses, including symptoms, adverse reproductive health
outcomes, and mortality, among the members described
in paragraph (1)(A) and among other appropriate popu-
lations of individuals.
(3) In conducting the review and evaluation under
paragraph (1), the Academy shall, for each illness identi-
H. Res. 574
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
October 6, 1998.
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall
be in order to consider the conference report to accompany
the bill (H.R. 4194) making appropriations for the Depart-
ments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Develop-
ment, and for sundry independent agencies, boards, commis-
sions, corporations, and offices for the fiscal year ending Sep-
tember 30, 1999, 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.
IV
House Calendar No. 266
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 574
[Report No. 105–777]
Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the
bill (H.R. 4194) making appropriations for the Departments of Veterans
Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and for sundry independ-
ent agencies, boards, commissions, corporations, and offices for the fiscal
year ending September 30, 1999, and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OCTOBER 5, 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
Waiving points of order against the conference report to
accompany the bill (H.R. 4194) making appropriations
for the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing
and Urban Development, and for sundry independent
agencies, boards, commissions, corporations, and offices
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. 4194) making appropriations for
HRES 574 RH
the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and
Urban Development, and for sundry independent agencies,
boards, commissions, corporations, and offices for the fis-
cal year ending September 30, 1999, and for other pur-
poses. All points of order against the conference report
and against its consideration are waived. The conference
report shall be considered as read.
House Calendar No. 266
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 574
[Report No. 105–777]
RESOLUTION
Waiving points of order against the conference re-
port to accompany the bill (H.R. 4194) making
appropriations for the Departments of Veterans
Affairs and Housing and Urban Development,
and for sundry independent agencies, boards,
commissions, corporations, and offices for the fis-
cal year ending September 30, 1999, and for
other purposes.
OCTOBER 5, 1998
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed
H. Res. 575
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
October 6, 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 before the legislative day of October 11, 1998, provid-
ing 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, 1999,
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 1999,
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 October
11, 1998, for the Speaker to entertain motions to suspend
•HRES 575 EH
the rules, provided that the object of any such motion is an-
nounced from the floor at least two hours 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.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
House Calendar No. 267
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 575
[Report No. 105–778]
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
OCTOBER 5, 1998
Mrs. MYRICK, 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 the legislative day of
October 11, 1998, providing for consideration or disposi-
tion of any of the following:
HRES 575 RH
(1) A bill or joint resolution making general ap-
propriations for the fiscal year ending September 30,
1999, 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 1999, 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 October
11, 1998, for the Speaker to entertain motions to suspend
the rules, provided that the object of any such motion is
announced from the floor at least two hours 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. 267
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 575
[Report No. 105–778]
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.
OCTOBER 5, 1998
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed
H. Res. 576
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
October 6, 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. 4259) to allow Haskell Indian Nations Univer-
sity and the Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute each
to conduct a demonstration project to test the feasibility and
desirability of new personnel management policies and proce-
dures, and for other purposes. The first reading of the bill
shall be dispensed with. All points of order against consider-
ation of the bill are waived. 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 Government Reform and Oversight. After
general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment
under the five-minute rule. Each section of the bill shall be
considered as read. During consideration of the bill for
amendment, the Chairman of the Committee of the Whole
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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 designated for
that purpose in clause 6 of rule XXIII. Amendments so print-
ed shall be considered as read. The Chairman of the Commit-
tee of the Whole may: (1) postpone until a time during fur-
ther consideration in the Committee 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 post-
poned question that follows 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 such amendments as may have been adopt-
ed. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on
the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without in-
tervening motion except one motion to recommit with or with-
out instructions.
Attest:
Clerk.