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106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 20
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to authorize
the line item veto.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 19, 1999
Mr. ANDREWS introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to
the Committee on the Judiciary
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United
States to authorize the line item veto.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled
(two-thirds of each House concurring therein), That the fol-
lowing article is proposed as an amendment to the Con-
stitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all
intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when
ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several
States within seven years after the date of its submission
for ratification:
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‘‘ARTICLE —
‘‘In the case of any bill, order, resolution, or vote
which is presented to the President under section 7 of Ar-
ticle I of this Constitution, the President may decline to
approve in whole any dollar amount of discretionary budg-
et authority, any item of new direct spending, or any lim-
ited tax benefit. The failure of the President to approve
a matter under this article of amendment shall be treated
in the same manner as the failure of the President to ap-
prove a bill, order, resolution, or vote presented to the
President under section 7 of Article I of this Constitu-
tion.’’.
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the United States Agency for International Development to 
employ up to 25 personal services contractors in the United 
States, notwithstanding any other provision of law, for the 
purpose of providing direct, interim support for new or ex-
panded overseas programs and activities managed by the 
agency until permanent direct hire personnel are hired and 
trained: Provided, That not more than 10 of such contrac-
tors shall be assigned to any bureau or office: Provided fur-
ther, That such funds appropriated to carry out title II of 
the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 
1954, may be made available only for personal services con-
tractors assigned to the Office of Food for Peace. 
(d)(1) WAIVER.—The President may waive the provi-
sions of section 1003 of Public Law 100–204 if the Presi-
dent determines and certifies in writing to the Speaker of 
the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore 
of the Senate that it is important to the national security 
interests of the United States. 
(2) PERIOD OF APPLICATION OF WAIVER.—Any waiver 
pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be effective for no more 
than a period of 6 months at a time and shall not apply 
beyond 12 months after the enactment of this Act. 
(e) SMALL BUSINESS.—In entering into multiple 
award indefinite-quantity contracts with funds appro-
priated by this Act, the United States Agency for Inter-
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‘‘ARTICLE —
‘‘SECTION 1. The English language shall be the offi-
cial language of the United States. As the official lan-
guage, the English language shall be used for all public
acts including every order, resolution, vote or election, and
for all records and judicial proceedings of the Government
of the United States and the governments of the several
States.
‘‘SECTION 2. The Congress and the States shall en-
force this article by appropriate legislation.’’.
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106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 25
Recognizing the sacrifice and dedication of members of the Armed Forces
throughout the Nation’s history.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 9, 1999
Mr. HUNTER introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to
the Committee on Armed Services
JOINT RESOLUTION
Recognizing the sacrifice and dedication of members of the
Armed Forces throughout the Nation’s history.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the Congress—
(1) recognizes and commends the sacrifice and
dedication of those serving in, and those who have
served in, the Nation’s Armed Forces;
(2) urges all Americans to join in commemorat-
ing and honoring those serving in, and those who
have served in, the Armed Forces for their sacrifice
and dedication; and
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106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 23
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to abolish
the electoral college and to provide for the direct popular election of
the President and Vice President of the United States.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 4, 1999
Mr. LAHOOD (for himself and Mr. WISE) introduced the following joint
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United
States to abolish the electoral college and to provide
for the direct popular election of the President and Vice
President of the United States.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled
(two-thirds of each House concurring therein), That the fol-
lowing article is proposed as an amendment to the Con-
stitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all
intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when
ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several
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States within seven years after the date of its submission
for ratification:
‘‘ARTICLE —
‘‘SECTION 1. The President and Vice President shall
be elected by the people of the several States and the dis-
trict constituting the seat of government of the United
States.
‘‘SECTION 2. The electors in each State shall have
the qualifications requisite for electors of Senators and
Representatives in Congress from that State, except that
the legislature of any State may prescribe less restrictive
qualifications with respect to residence and Congress may
establish uniform residence and age qualifications.
‘‘SECTION 3. The persons having the greatest number
of votes for President and Vice President shall be elected,
if such number be at least 40 per centum of the whole
number of votes cast for such offices. If no persons have
such number, a runoff election shall be held in which the
choice of President and Vice President shall be made from
the persons who received the two highest numbers of votes
for each office.
‘‘SECTION 4. The days for such elections shall be de-
termined by Congress. The times, places, and manner of
holding such election and entitlement to inclusion on the
ballot shall be prescribed in each State by the legislature
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thereof; but the Congress may at any time by law make
or alter such regulations. The Congress shall prescribe by
law the time, place, and manner in which the results of
such elections shall be ascertained and declared.
‘‘SECTION 5. Each elector shall cast a single vote
jointly applicable to President and Vice President. Names
of candidates shall not be joined unless they shall have
consented thereto and no candidate shall consent to his
or her name’s being joined with that of more than one
other person.
‘‘SECTION 6. The Congress may by law provide for
the case of the death of any candidate for President or
Vice President before the day on which the President-elect
or a Vice President-elect has been chosen; and for the case
of a tie in any election.
‘‘SECTION 7. This article shall take effect one year
after the twenty-first day of January following ratifica-
tion.’’.
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106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 24
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to repeal
the twenty-second amendment relating to Presidential term limitations.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 8, 1999
Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts introduced the following joint resolution; which
was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United
States to repeal the twenty-second amendment relating
to Presidential term limitations.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
(two-thirds of each House concurring therein), That the fol-
lowing article is proposed as an amendment to the Con-
stitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all
intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when
ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several
States within seven years after the date of its submission
for ratification:
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‘‘ARTICLE—
‘‘The twenty-second article of amendment to the Con-
stitution of the United States is hereby repealed.’’.
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(3) calls upon the people of the United States
to appreciate and reflect upon the commitment and
dedication of those who since the inception of the
Nation have served in the Armed Forces and to take
other appropriate steps to recognize and encourage
awareness of the contributions that members of the
Armed Forces have made to the Nation throughout
its history and to recognize the need for a strong,
well-trained, and well-equipped military to protect
future generations of Americans.
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(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by 
this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after 
December 31, 2003. 
SEC. 105. REFORM OF CERTAIN EXCISE TAXES RELATED TO 
PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS. 
(a) REDUCTION OF TAX ON NET INVESTMENT IN-
COME.—Section 4940(a) (relating to tax-exempt founda-
tions) is amended by striking ‘‘2 percent’’ and inserting 
‘‘1 percent’’. 
(b) REPEAL OF REDUCTION IN TAX WHERE PRI-
VATE FOUNDATION MEETS CERTAIN DISTRIBUTION RE-
QUIREMENTS.—Section 4940 (relating to excise tax based 
on investment income) is amended by striking subsection 
(e). 
(c) MODIFICATION OF EXCISE TAX ON SELF-DEAL-
ING.—The second sentence of section 4941(a)(1) (relating 
to initial excise tax imposed on self-dealer) is amended by 
striking ‘‘5 percent’’ and inserting ‘‘25 percent’’. 
(d) MODIFICATION OF EXCISE TAX ON FAILURE TO 
DISTRIBUTE INCOME.—
(1) CERTAIN ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES NOT 
TREATED
AS
DISTRIBUTIONS.—Section 4942(g) is 
amended by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the 
following new paragraphs:
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 26
JOINT RESOLUTION
Providing for the reappointment of Barber B. Conable, Jr.
as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smith-
sonian Institution.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, in accordance with section 5581 of the Revised Stat-
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utes of the United States (20 U.S.C. 43), the vacancy on
the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, in
the class other than Members of Congress, occurring by
reason of the expiration of the term of Barber B. Conable,
Jr. of New York on April 11, 1999, is filled by the re-
appointment of the incumbent for a term of six years, ef-
fective April 12, 1999.
Passed the House of Representatives March 23,
1999.
Attest:
Clerk.
H. J. Res. 26
One Hundred Sixth Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE FIRST SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday,
the sixth day of January, one thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine
Joint Resolution
Providing for the reappointment of Barber B. Conable, Jr. as a citizen regent
of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled, That, in accordance
with section 5581 of the Revised Statutes of the United States
(20 U.S.C. 43), the vacancy on the Board of Regents of the Smithso-
nian Institution, in the class other than Members of Congress,
occurring by reason of the expiration of the term of Barber B.
Conable, Jr. of New York on April 11, 1999, is filled by the
reappointment of the incumbent for a term of 6 years, effective
April 12, 1999.
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Vice President of the United States and
President of the Senate.
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106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 26
Providing for the reappointment of Barber B. Conable, Jr. as a citizen
regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 9, 1999
Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas (for himself and Mr. REGULA) introduced the
following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House
Administration
JOINT RESOLUTION
Providing for the reappointment of Barber B. Conable, Jr.
as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smith-
sonian Institution.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, in accordance with section 5581 of the Revised Stat-
utes of the United States (20 U.S.C. 43), the vacancy on
the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, in
the class other than Members of Congress, occurring by
reason of the expiration of the term of Barber B. Conable,
Jr. of New York on April 11, 1999, is filled by the re-
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appointment of the incumbent for a term of six years, ef-
fective April 12, 1999.
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106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 26
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
MARCH 24, 1999
Received
JOINT RESOLUTION
Providing for the reappointment of Barber B. Conable, Jr.
as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smith-
sonian Institution.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, in accordance with section 5581 of the Revised Stat-
utes of the United States (20 U.S.C. 43), the vacancy on
the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, in
the class other than Members of Congress, occurring by
reason of the expiration of the term of Barber B. Conable,
Jr. of New York on April 11, 1999, is filled by the re-
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appointment of the incumbent for a term of six years, ef-
fective April 12, 1999.
Passed the House of Representatives March 23,
1999.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
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SEC. 512. None of the funds made available in this 
Act may be obligated or expended to enter into or renew 
a contract with an entity if—
(1) such entity is otherwise a contractor with 
the United States and is subject to the requirement 
in section 4212(d) of title 38, United States Code, 
regarding submission of an annual report to the Sec-
retary of Labor concerning employment of certain 
veterans; and 
(2) such entity has not submitted a report as 
required by that section for the most recent year for 
which such requirement was applicable to such enti-
ty. 
SEC. 513. None of the funds made available in this 
Act may be used to promulgate or adopt any final stand-
ard under section 1173(b) of the Social Security Act (42 
U.S.C. 1320d–2(b)) providing for, or providing for the as-
signment of, a unique health identifier for an individual 
(except in an individual’s capacity as an employer or a 
health care provider), until legislation is enacted specifi-
cally approving the standard. 
SEC. 514. None of the funds made available in this 
Act may be transferred to any department, agency, or in-
strumentality of the United States Government, except
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 27
JOINT RESOLUTION
Providing for the reappointment of Dr. Hanna H. Gray
as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smith-
sonian Institution.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, in accordance with section 5581 of the Revised Stat-
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utes of the United States (20 U.S.C. 43), the vacancy on
the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, in
the class other than Members of Congress, occurring by
reason of the expiration of the term of Dr. Hanna H. Gray
of Illinois on April 11, 1999, is filled by the reappointment
of the incumbent for a term of six years, effective April
12, 1999.
Passed the House of Representatives March 23,
1999.
Attest:
Clerk.
H. J. Res. 27
One Hundred Sixth Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE FIRST SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday,
the sixth day of January, one thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine
Joint Resolution
Providing for the reappointment of Dr. Hanna H. Gray as a citizen regent of
the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled, That, in accordance
with section 5581 of the Revised Statutes of the United States
(20 U.S.C. 43), the vacancy on the Board of Regents of the Smithso-
nian Institution, in the class other than Members of Congress,
occurring by reason of the expiration of the term of Dr. Hanna
H. Gray of Illinois on April 11, 1999, is filled by the reappointment
of the incumbent for a term of 6 years, effective April 12, 1999.
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Vice President of the United States and
President of the Senate.
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106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 27
Providing for the reappointment of Dr. Hanna H. Gray as a citizen regent
of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 9, 1999
Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas (for himself and Mr. REGULA) introduced the
following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House
Administration
JOINT RESOLUTION
Providing for the reappointment of Dr. Hanna H. Gray
as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smith-
sonian Institution.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, in accordance with section 5581 of the Revised Stat-
utes of the United States (20 U.S.C. 43), the vacancy on
the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, in
the class other than Members of Congress, occurring by
reason of the expiration of the term of Dr. Hanna H. Gray
of Illinois on April 11, 1999, is filled by the reappointment
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of the incumbent for a term of six years, effective April
12, 1999.
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106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 27
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
MARCH 24, 1999
Received
JOINT RESOLUTION
Providing for the reappointment of Dr. Hanna H. Gray
as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smith-
sonian Institution.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, in accordance with section 5581 of the Revised Stat-
utes of the United States (20 U.S.C. 43), the vacancy on
the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, in
the class other than Members of Congress, occurring by
reason of the expiration of the term of Dr. Hanna H. Gray
of Illinois on April 11, 1999, is filled by the reappointment
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of the incumbent for a term of six years, effective April
12, 1999.
Passed the House of Representatives March 23,
1999.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
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pursuant to a transfer made by, or transfer authority pro-
vided in, this Act or any other appropriation Act. 
SEC. 515. None of the funds made available by this 
Act to carry out the Library Services and Technology Act 
may be made available to any library covered by para-
graph (1) of section 224(f) of such Act (20 U.S.C. 
9134(f)), as amended by the Children’s Internet Protec-
tions Act, unless such library has made the certifications 
required by paragraph (4) of such section. 
SEC. 516. None of the funds made available by this 
Act to carry out part D of title II of the Elementary and 
Secondary Education Act of 1965 may be made available 
to any elementary or secondary school covered by para-
graph (1) of section 2441(a) of such Act (20 U.S.C. 
6777(a)), as amended by the Children’s Internet Protec-
tions Act and the No Child Left Behind Act, unless the 
local educational agency with responsibility for such cov-
ered school has made the certifications required by para-
graph (2) of such section. 
SEC. 517. None of the funds appropriated in this Act 
may be used to enter into an arrangement under section 
7(b)(4) of the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 (45 U.S.C. 
231f(b)(4)) with a nongovernmental financial institution 
to serve as disbursing agent for benefits payable under 
the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974.
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 28
JOINT RESOLUTION
Providing for the reappointment of Wesley S. Williams, Jr.
as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smith-
sonian Institution.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, in accordance with section 5581 of the Revised Stat-
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utes of the United States (20 U.S.C. 43), the vacancy on
the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, in
the class other than Members of Congress, occurring by
reason of the expiration of the term of Wesley S. Williams,
Jr. of the District of Columbia on April 11, 1999, is filled
by the reappointment of the incumbent for a term of six
years, effective April 12, 1999.
Passed the House of Representatives March 23,
1999.
Attest:
Clerk.
H. J. Res. 28
One Hundred Sixth Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE FIRST SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday,
the sixth day of January, one thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine
Joint Resolution
Providing for the reappointment of Wesley S. Williams, Jr. as a citizen regent
of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled, That, in accordance
with section 5581 of the Revised Statutes of the United States
(20 U.S.C. 43), the vacancy on the Board of Regents of the Smithso-
nian Institution, in the class other than Members of Congress,
occurring by reason of the expiration of the term of Wesley S.
Williams, Jr. of the District of Columbia on April 11, 1999, is
filled by the reappointment of the incumbent for a term of 6 years,
effective April 12, 1999.
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Vice President of the United States and
President of the Senate.
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106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 28
Providing for the reappointment of Wesley S. Williams, Jr. as a citizen
regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 9, 1999
Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas (for himself and Mr. REGULA) introduced the
following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House
Administration
JOINT RESOLUTION
Providing for the reappointment of Wesley S. Williams, Jr.
as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smith-
sonian Institution.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, in accordance with section 5581 of the Revised Stat-
utes of the United States (20 U.S.C. 43), the vacancy on
the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, in
the class other than Members of Congress, occurring by
reason of the expiration of the term of Wesley S. Williams,
Jr. of the District of Columbia on April 11, 1999, is filled
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by the reappointment of the incumbent for a term of six
years, effective April 12, 1999.
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106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 28
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
MARCH 24, 1999
Received
JOINT RESOLUTION
Providing for the reappointment of Wesley S. Williams, Jr.
as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smith-
sonian Institution.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, in accordance with section 5581 of the Revised Stat-
utes of the United States (20 U.S.C. 43), the vacancy on
the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, in
the class other than Members of Congress, occurring by
reason of the expiration of the term of Wesley S. Williams,
Jr. of the District of Columbia on April 11, 1999, is filled
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by the reappointment of the incumbent for a term of six
years, effective April 12, 1999.
Passed the House of Representatives March 23,
1999.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.