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against consideration of the bill are waived except those 
arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. General debate 
shall be confined to the bill and shall not exceed one hour 
equally divided and controlled by the chairman and rank-
ing 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 amend-
ment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the na-
ture of a substitute recommended by the Committee on 
the Judiciary now printed in the bill. The committee 
amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be consid-
ered as read. All points of order against the committee 
amendment in the nature of a substitute are waived except 
those arising under clause 10 of rule XXI. Notwith-
standing clause 11 of rule XVIII, no amendment to the 
committee amendment in the nature of a substitute shall 
be in order except those printed in the report of the Com-
mittee on Rules accompanying this resolution. Each such 
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 debat-
able 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 
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a demand for division of the question in the House or in 
the Committee of the Whole. All points of order against 
such amendments are waived except those arising under 
clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. At the conclusion of consider-
ation 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 com-
mittee 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 inter-
vening motion except one motion to recommit with or 
without instructions. 
SEC. 2. During consideration in the House of H.R. 
1908 pursuant to this resolution, notwithstanding the op-
eration of the previous question, the Chair may postpone 
further consideration of the bill to such time as may be 
designated by the Speaker. 
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House Calendar No. 108 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 636 
[Report No. 110–319] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1908) 
to amend title 35, United States Code, to provide 
for patent reform. 
SEPTEMBER 6, 2007 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed 
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H. Res. 637 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
September 7, 2007. 
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall 
be in order to consider the conference report to accompany 
the bill (H.R. 2669) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to 
section 601 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fis-
cal year 2008. All points of order against the conference re-
port and against its consideration are waived. The conference 
report shall be considered as read. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
House Calendar No. 109 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 637 
[Report No. 110–320] 
Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill 
(H.R. 2669) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 601 of 
the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2008. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 6, 2007 
Ms. SUTTON, 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 conference report to ac-
company the bill (H.R. 2669) to provide for reconcili-
ation pursuant to section 601 of the concurrent resolu-
tion on the budget for fiscal year 2008. 
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it 
shall be in order to consider the conference report to ac-
company the bill (H.R. 2669) to provide for reconciliation 
pursuant to section 601 of the concurrent resolution on 
the budget for fiscal year 2008. All points of order against 
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the conference report and against its consideration are 
waived. The conference report shall be considered as read. 
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House Calendar No. 109 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 637 
[Report No. 110–320] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the conference report 
to accompany the bill (H.R. 2669) to provide for 
reconciliation pursuant to section 601 of the con-
current resolution on the budget for fiscal year 
2008. 
SEPTEMBER 6, 2007 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed 
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since that time maintained a democratic system of gov-
ernment; 
Whereas India is the largest democratic country in the world 
in which all political views are freely expressed and re-
spected; 
Whereas India is the world’s second most populous country, 
with over one billion citizens residing within its borders; 
Whereas India is one of the largest contributors of troops to 
United Nations-mandated peacekeeping missions; and 
Whereas the people of India have demonstrated a strong com-
mitment to promote the peaceful development of the 
South Asian region and to global peace: Now, therefore, 
be it 
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that the United Nations should forthwith take 
the procedural actions necessary to amend Article 23 of 
the Charter of the United Nations to establish India as 
a permanent member of the United Nations Security 
Council. 
Æ 
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H. Res. 643 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
September 10, 2007. 
Whereas on the morning of September 11, 2001, terrorists 
hijacked four civilian aircraft, crashing two of them into 
the towers of the World Trade Center in New York City 
and a third into the Pentagon outside Washington, D.C.; 
Whereas the heroic actions of the passengers and crew 
aboard United Flight 93, which ultimately led to the air-
craft crashing into a rural field in Shanksville, Pennsyl-
vania, prevented the plane from being used as a weapon 
against America; 
Whereas nearly 3,000 innocent men, women, and children 
were murdered in these attacks; 
Whereas their tragic loss will never be forgotten by the people 
of the United States of America; 
Whereas by targeting symbols of American strength and 
prosperity, the attacks were intended to assail the prin-
ciples, values, and freedoms of the American people, to 
intimidate the Nation and its allies, and to weaken the 
national resolve; 
Whereas the United States remains steadfast in its deter-
mination to defeat, disrupt, and dismantle terrorist orga-
nizations and seeks to harness all elements of national
IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 639 
Commending the actions of the Government of Germany and its cooperation 
with United States intelligence agencies in preventing a large-scale ter-
rorist attack against locations in Germany, including sites frequented 
by Americans. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 6, 2007 
Mr. GALLEGLY submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Select Committee 
on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently deter-
mined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions 
as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned 
RESOLUTION 
Commending the actions of the Government of Germany 
and its cooperation with United States intelligence agen-
cies in preventing a large-scale terrorist attack against 
locations in Germany, including sites frequented by 
Americans. 
Whereas on September 4, 2007, German police arrested three 
people for planning large-scale terrorist attacks against 
locations in Germany, including sites frequented by 
Americans; 
Whereas possible targets included Ramstein Air Base, which 
serves as headquarters for United States Air Forces in 
Europe and is also a North Atlantic Treaty Organization 
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installation, and Frankfurt Airport, the third largest air-
port in Europe; 
Whereas according to German authorities, the three suspects 
belonged to a German cell of Islamic Jihad Union, a rad-
ical Sunni group based in Central Asia with links to Al 
Qaeda; 
Whereas 300 police and other law enforcement officials were 
involved in the investigation and 41 homes across Ger-
many were raided in a highly well-planned operation; 
Whereas German and United States authorities worked close-
ly together in the investigation; 
Whereas United States intelligence agencies reportedly pro-
vided critical information that alerted their German coun-
terparts as to the travels of the suspects between Ger-
many and Pakistan and the suspects’ affiliation with the 
Islamic Jihad Union; 
Whereas German authorities acted swiftly and decisively to 
prevent a horrific attack that could have come within 
days of the arrests; 
Whereas the successful collaborative action by United States 
and German authorities prevented the possible deaths of 
many innocent people; 
Whereas Germany and the United States have been close al-
lies in the global war against terrorism; 
Whereas the law enforcement, intelligence, and military orga-
nizations in Germany and the United States continue to 
work together to win the global war against terrorism; 
Whereas the threat of terrorism is a grave concern for all na-
tions, regardless of geographical or other boundaries; 
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(7) remains resolved in its commitment to defeating 
terrorists and their supporters who threaten the United 
States and to providing the United States Armed 
Forces, United States intelligence agencies, and the 
United States diplomatic service with the resources and 
support to do so effectively and safely; and 
(8) reaffirms that House of Representatives honors 
the memory of those who lost their lives as a result of 
the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and reaffirms 
its commitment to defend the people of the United 
States in the face of any and all future challenges. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
•HRES 639 IH 
Whereas on September 4, 2007, just hours before the arrests 
in Germany, authorities in Denmark apprehended eight 
men with links to Al Qaeda on suspicion of plotting a ter-
rorist attack involving explosives; 
Whereas acts of terror have profoundly affected citizens of 
many different countries across the globe; and 
Whereas victory in the global war against terrorism is nec-
essary to preserve the liberty and ensure the safety of all 
people: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) commends the efforts of German law en-
forcement authorities in preventing a large-scale ter-
rorist attack on numerous targets in Germany, in-
cluding sites frequented by Americans; 
(2) recognizes the role of United States intel-
ligence agencies in providing critical information to 
German authorities in their investigation and appre-
hension of the suspected terrorists; 
(3) commends the intelligence community of 
Germany for its outstanding work in identifying the 
persons seeking to carry out this terrorist plot; 
(4) condemns those individuals who would use 
acts of violence against innocent civilians to spread 
a message of hate and intolerance; 
(5) urges the allies of the United States in the 
global war against terrorism to remain steadfast in 
their efforts to defeat international terrorism; and 
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(6) expresses its readiness to provide any nec-
essary assistance to the Government of Germany in 
its counter-terrorism efforts and to bring to justice 
those individuals involved in this terrorist plot. 
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IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 63 
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to ensure that Members 
have a reasonable amount of time to read legislation that will be voted 
upon. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 12, 2007 
Mr. PAUL (for himself and Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules 
RESOLUTION 
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to 
ensure that Members have a reasonable amount of time 
to read legislation that will be voted upon. 
Resolved, That (a) the Rules of the House of Rep-
resentatives are amended by adding at the end the fol-
lowing new rule: 
‘‘RULE XXIX 
‘‘TIME TO READ LEGISLATION BEFORE VOTING 
‘‘1. Notwithstanding any provision of these rules, no 
bill, joint resolution, conference report, or amendment be-
tween the Houses shall be voted on by the House unless 
the text of that measure has been available to all Members 
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and their staffs in both printed and electronic format for 
at least 10 days and any manager’s amendment or other 
amendment which makes substantive changes to the legis-
lation has been made available in both printed and elec-
tronic versions for at least 72 hours before the scheduled 
vote on such legislation. 
‘‘2. Clause 1 shall not apply to— 
‘‘(1) the intelligence authorization bill, appro-
priations, or other legislation containing classified 
information, or conference report thereon, if Mem-
bers have at least 7 days to study the contents of 
such measure; and 
‘‘(2) congressional declarations of war or au-
thorization of military force to respond to attacks on 
the United States. 
‘‘3. (a) Any Member who votes for any measure that 
has been placed before the House in violation of this rule 
shall be deemed to have violated House ethics rules and 
be subject to censure. 
‘‘(b) Notwithstanding any provision of these rules, 
any citizen who is eligible to vote and who is not an em-
ployee of the executive or judicial branch of the Govern-
ment may petition the Committee on Standards and Offi-
cial Conduct to investigate allegations that a Member 
voted for any measure that violated this rule.’’. 
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(b) Clause 6(c) of rule XIII of the Rules of the House 
of Representatives is amended by striking the period at 
the end of subparagraph (2) and inserting ‘‘; or’’ and by 
adding at the end the following new subparagraph: 
‘‘(3) a rule or order that would waive the provi-
sions of rule XXIX.’’. 
Æ 
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‘‘(ii) establish a minimum age of sale 
of tobacco products to any person older 
than 18 years of age. 
‘‘(B) MATCHBOOKS.—For purposes of any 
regulations issued by the Secretary, matchbooks 
of conventional size containing not more than 
20 paper matches, and which are customarily 
given away for free with the purchase of to-
bacco products, shall be considered as adult- 
written publications which shall be permitted to 
contain advertising. Notwithstanding the pre-
ceding sentence, if the Secretary finds that such 
treatment of matchbooks is not appropriate for 
the protection of the public health, the Sec-
retary may determine by regulation that match-
books shall not be considered adult-written pub-
lications. 
‘‘(4) REMOTE SALES.— 
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall— 
‘‘(i) within 18 months after the date 
of enactment of the Family Smoking Pre-
vention and Tobacco Control Act, promul-
gate regulations regarding the sale and 
distribution of tobacco products that occur 
through means other than a direct, face-to-
•HRES 640 EH 
cargo, and 6,100,000 tons of petroleum products in 7 
months; 
Whereas the Transportation Command has continued to serve 
the Nation during many contingency and peacekeeping 
operations around the world, including United Nations 
operations in Iraq, Rwanda, and Somalia, as well as 
North Atlantic Treaty Organization operations in Serbia 
and Kosovo; 
Whereas the Transportation Command has supported many 
humanitarian relief operations transporting relief supplies 
to victims of foreign and domestic natural disasters; 
Whereas after terrorist attacks killed nearly 3,000 people and 
wounded thousands on September 11, 2001, the Trans-
portation Command became a vital asset in the global 
war on terrorism, supporting members of the Armed 
Forces in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, 
in Operation Iraqi Freedom, and around the world; 
Whereas from October 2001 to September 2007, the Trans-
portation Command, its components, and its national 
partners have transported approximately 4,000,000 pas-
sengers, 9,000,000 short tons of cargo, and over 
4,000,000,000 gallons of fuel in support of the global war 
on terrorism; and 
Whereas the 2005 quadrennial defense review recognized the 
importance of joint mobility and the critical role that it 
plays in global power projection: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) honors the sacrifices and commitment of the ap-
proximately 155,000 men and women who comprise the 
United States Transportation Command, including ac-
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tive and reserve components, civilian employees, and con-
tractors; 
(2) honors the families of the United States Trans-
portation Command and their sacrifices while their loved 
ones are deployed around the world; 
(3) owes the men, women, and families of the 
Transportation Command a debt of gratitude; and 
(4) honors the achievements of the Transportation 
Command during the global war on terrorism. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
•HRES 641 IH 
nets embodied in our founding documents: Now, there-
fore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) acknowledges the importance of under-
standing the history of the United States of Amer-
ica; and 
(2) recognizes the need to foster civic responsi-
bility in all citizens. 
Æ 
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power, including its military, economic, and diplomatic 
might, to do so; 
Whereas Congress passed, and the President signed, numer-
ous laws to assist victims, combat terrorism, protect the 
Homeland, and support the members of the Armed 
Forces who defend American interests at home and 
abroad; 
Whereas terrorist attacks that have occurred since September 
11, 2001, in Egypt, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Spain, 
Turkey, the United Kingdom, and elsewhere, remind all 
people of the brutal intentions of the terrorists and the 
ever-present threat they pose to the principles of freedom, 
justice, and the rule of law; 
Whereas the United States has worked cooperatively with the 
nations of the free world to confront, disrupt, and punish 
terrorists at home and abroad, and remains committed to 
building strong and effective counterterrorism alliances; 
Whereas immediately following September 11, the United 
States Armed Forces moved swiftly against al-Qaeda and 
the Taliban regime, which the President and Congress 
had identified as enemies of America; 
Whereas in doing so, brave servicemen and women left family 
and friends in order to defend the Nation; and 
Whereas six years later, many servicemen and women remain 
abroad, defending the Nation from further terrorist at-
tacks: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes September 11 as both a day to re-
member those taken from their families, loved ones, and
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Red Crescent Societies, and the international commu-
nity, in aiding the people and governments involved. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
•HRES 644 IH 
Whereas General David H. Petraeus previously served in Op-
eration Iraqi Freedom as the Commander of the Multi- 
National Security Transition Command—Iraq, as the 
Commander of the NATO Training Mission—Iraq, and 
as Commander of the 101st Airborne Division (Air As-
sault) during the first year of combat operations in Iraq; 
Whereas General David H. Petraeus has received numerous 
awards and distinctions during his career, including the 
Defense Distinguished Service Medal, two awards of the 
Distinguished Service Medal, two awards of the Defense 
Superior Service Medal, four awards of the Legion of 
Merit, the Bronze Star Medal for valor, the State De-
partment Superior Honor Award, the NATO Meritorious 
Service Medal, and the Gold Award of the Iraqi Order of 
the Date Palm; and 
Whereas the leadership of the majority party in both the 
House of Representatives and the Senate implored the 
American people and Members of Congress early in Jan-
uary 2007 to listen to the generals on the ground: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes the service of General David H. 
Petraeus, as well as all other members of the Armed 
Forces serving in good standing, in the defense of 
the United States and the personal sacrifices made 
by General Petraeus and his family, and other mem-
bers of the Armed Forces and their families, to serve 
with distinction and honor; 
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(2) commits to judge the merits of the sworn 
testimony of General David H. Petraeus without 
prejudice or personal bias, including refraining from 
unwarranted personal attacks; 
(3) condemns in the strongest possible terms 
the personal attacks made by the advocacy group 
MoveOn.org impugning the integrity and profes-
sionalism of General David H. Petraeus; 
(4) honors all members of the Armed Forces 
and civilian personnel serving in harm’s way, as well 
as their families; and 
(5) pledges to move forward on all policy debate 
regarding the war in Iraq with the solemn respect 
and the commitment to intellectual integrity that the 
sacrifices of these members of the Armed Forces 
and civilian personnel deserve. 
Æ 
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