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States within seven years after the date of its submission 
for ratification: 
‘‘ARTICLE — 
‘‘SECTION 1. Congress shall, by law, establish a stat-
utory limit on the public debt. If such a limit is in effect 
upon the date of adoption of this article, that limit shall 
be the limit for purposes of this section. 
‘‘SECTION 2. The statutory limit on the public debt 
may only be increased by the passage of legislation upon 
the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Members of each 
House, a quorum being present.’’. 
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112TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. J. RES. 65 
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit 
candidates for election to Congress from accepting contributions from 
individuals who do not reside in the State or Congressional district 
the candidate seeks to represent. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 24, 2011 
Mr. BOREN 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 prohibit candidates for election to Congress 
from accepting contributions from individuals who do 
not reside in the State or Congressional district the 
candidate seeks to represent. 
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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112TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. J. RES. 66 
JOINT RESOLUTION 
Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in 
the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003. 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. RENEWAL OF IMPORT RESTRICTIONS UNDER 
BURMESE FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY ACT 
OF 2003.
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(a) IN GENERAL.—Congress approves the renewal of 
the import restrictions contained in section 3(a)(1) and 
section 3A (b)(1) and (c)(1) of the Burmese Freedom and 
Democracy Act of 2003. 
(b) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—This joint resolution 
shall be deemed to be a ‘‘renewal resolution’’ for purposes 
of section 9 of the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act 
of 2003. 
SEC. 2. PAYGO COMPLIANCE. 
The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of 
complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, 
shall be determined by reference to the latest statement 
titled ‘‘Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation’’ for this 
Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record 
by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, pro-
vided that such statement has been submitted prior to the 
vote on passage.
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SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. 
This joint resolution shall take effect on the date of 
the enactment of this joint resolution or July 26, 2011, 
whichever occurs earlier. 
Passed the House of Representatives July 20, 2011. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
112TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. J. RES. 66 
JOINT RESOLUTION 
Approving the renewal of import restrictions con-
tained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy 
Act of 2003.
IA 
112TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. J. RES. 66 
Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese 
Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 26, 2011 
Mr. CROWLEY (for himself, Mr. KING of New York, Mr. BOUSTANY, Mr. BER-
MAN, Mr. MANZULLO, Mr. CAPUANO, Mr. PITTS, Mr. HOLT, Mr. ROHR-
ABACHER, Mrs. MALONEY, Mr. MCCOTTER, and Mr. ENGEL) introduced 
the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
Ways and Means 
JOINT RESOLUTION 
Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in 
the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003. 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
That Congress approves the renewal of the import restric-
tions contained in section 3(a)(1) and section 3A (b)(1) 
and (c)(1) of the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act 
of 2003. 
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Calendar No. 154 
112TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. J. RES. 66 
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
JULY 20 (legislative day, JULY 19), 2011 
Received 
SEPTEMBER 6, 2011 
Read the first time 
SEPTEMBER 7, 2011 
Read the second time and placed on the calendar 
JOINT RESOLUTION 
Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in 
the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003. 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. RENEWAL OF IMPORT RESTRICTIONS UNDER 
BURMESE FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY ACT 
OF 2003. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Congress approves the renewal of 
the import restrictions contained in section 3(a)(1) and 
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section 3A (b)(1) and (c)(1) of the Burmese Freedom and 
Democracy Act of 2003. 
(b) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—This joint resolution 
shall be deemed to be a ‘‘renewal resolution’’ for purposes 
of section 9 of the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act 
of 2003. 
SEC. 2. PAYGO COMPLIANCE. 
The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of 
complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, 
shall be determined by reference to the latest statement 
titled ‘‘Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation’’ for this 
Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record 
by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, pro-
vided that such statement has been submitted prior to the 
vote on passage. 
SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. 
This joint resolution shall take effect on the date of 
the enactment of this joint resolution or July 26, 2011, 
whichever occurs earlier. 
Passed the House of Representatives July 20, 2011. 
Attest: 
KAREN L. HAAS, 
Clerk. 
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Calendar No. 154 
112TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. J. RES. 66 
JOINT RESOLUTION 
Approving the renewal of import restrictions con-
tained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy 
Act of 2003. 
SEPTEMBER 7, 2011 
Read the second time and placed on the calendar 
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(2) An updated statement of United States pol-
icy objectives in Libya, both during and after 
Qaddafi’s rule, and a detailed plan to achieve them. 
(3) An updated and comprehensive list of the 
activities of the United States Armed Forces in 
Libya. 
(4) An updated and detailed assessment of the 
groups in Libya that are opposed to the Qaddafi re-
gime, including potential successor governments. 
(5) A full and updated explanation of the Presi-
dent’s legal and constitutional rationale for con-
ducting military operations in Libya consistent with 
the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1541 et 
seq.). 
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IA 
112TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. J. RES. 68 
Authorizing the limited use of the United States Armed Forces in support 
of the NATO mission in Libya. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 22, 2011 
Mr. HASTINGS of Florida introduced the following joint resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the 
Committee on Armed Services, 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 
JOINT RESOLUTION 
Authorizing the limited use of the United States Armed 
Forces in support of the NATO mission in Libya. 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. AUTHORIZATION FOR THE LIMITED USE OF 
UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES IN LIBYA. 
(a) AUTHORITY.—The President is authorized to con-
tinue the limited use of the United States Armed Forces 
in Libya, in support of United States national security pol-
icy interests, as part of the NATO mission to enforce 
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1973 (2011) 
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as requested by the Transitional National Council, the 
Gulf Cooperation Council, and the Arab League. 
(b) EXPIRATION OF AUTHORITY.—The authorization 
for such limited use of United States Armed Forces in 
Libya expires one year after the date of the enactment 
of this joint resolution. 
SEC. 2. OPPOSITION TO THE USE OF UNITED STATES 
GROUND TROOPS. 
Consistent with the policy and statements of the 
President, Congress does not support deploying, estab-
lishing, or maintaining the presence of units and members 
of the United States Armed Forces on the ground in Libya 
unless the purpose of the presence is limited to the imme-
diate personal defense of United States Government offi-
cials (including diplomatic representatives) or to rescuing 
members of NATO forces from imminent danger. 
SEC. 3. REPORTS TO CONGRESS. 
The President shall consult frequently with Congress 
regarding United States efforts in Libya, including by pro-
viding regular briefings and reports as requested, and re-
sponding to inquiries promptly. Such briefings and reports 
shall include the following elements: 
(1) An updated description of United States na-
tional security interests in Libya. 
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IA 
112TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. J. RES. 6 
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States waiving 
the application of the first article of amendment to the political speech 
of corporations and other business organizations with respect to the 
disbursement of funds in connection with public elections and granting 
Congress and the States the power to establish limits on contributions 
and expenditures in elections for public office. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 5, 2011 
Ms. KAPTUR 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 waiving the application of the first article of 
amendment to the political speech of corporations and 
other business organizations with respect to the disburse-
ment of funds in connection with public elections and 
granting Congress and the States the power to establish 
limits on contributions and expenditures in elections for 
public office. 
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-
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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: 
‘‘ARTICLE — 
‘‘SECTION 1. The first article of amendment does not 
apply to the political speech of any corporation, partner-
ship, business trust, association, or other business organi-
zation with respect to the making of contributions, ex-
penditures, or other disbursements of funds in connection 
with public elections. 
‘‘SECTION 2. Congress shall have power to set limits 
on the amount of contributions that may be accepted by, 
and the amount of expenditures that may be made by, in 
support of, or in opposition to, a candidate for nomination 
for election to, or for election to, Federal office. 
‘‘SECTION 3. A State shall have power to set limits 
on the amount of contributions that may be accepted by, 
and the amount of expenditures that may be made by, in 
support of, or in opposition to, a candidate for nomination 
for election to, or for election to, State or local office. 
‘‘SECTION 4. Congress shall have power to implement 
and enforce this article by appropriate legislation.’’. 
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retary, in consultation with the Dairy Stabilization
Board, projects (based on the monthly revised esti-
mates of Commodity Credit Corporation purchases
of milk and the products of milk made under sub-
section (f)(2)) that Corporation purchases of milk
and the products of milk during such year shall not
exceed 7,000,000,000 pounds (milk equivalent, total
milk solids basis), less such amounts of estimated
Corporation purchases covered by the Board’s Dairy
Stabilization Plan for that year, the reduction in
price under this subsection will cease being made for
the remainder of the year.
‘‘(5) SPECIAL REFUNDS.—
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—If, at the end of any
year in which reductions in price are made
under this subsection, it is determined by the
Secretary that actual Commodity Credit Cor-
poration purchases of milk and the products of
milk made under subsection (f)(2) that Cor-
poration purchases of milk and the products of
milk 
during 
that 
year 
did 
not 
exceed
7,000,000,000 pounds (milk equivalent, total
milk solids basis) less such amounts of esti-
mated Corporation purchases covered by the
Board’s Dairy Stabilization Plan for that year,
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Agency by the legislatures of the States to the compact 
and approved by an Act of Congress; 
Whereas such States previously enacted legislation providing 
that the Bi-State Agency had the power to issue notes, 
bonds, or other instruments in writing provided they shall 
mature in not to exceed 30 years, and Congress con-
sented to such power; and 
Whereas such States have now enacted legislation amending 
this power: Now therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. CONSENT. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The consent of Congress is given 
to the amendment of the powers conferred on the Bi-State 
Development Agency by Senate Bill 758, Laws of Missouri 
2010 and Public Act 96–1520 (Senate Bill 3342), Laws 
of Illinois 2010. 
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment to the pow-
ers conferred by the Acts consented to in subsection (a) 
shall take effect on December 17, 2010. 
SEC. 2. APPLICATION OF ACT OF AUGUST 31, 1950. 
The provisions of the Act of August 31, 1950 (64 
Stat. 568) shall apply to the amendment approved under 
this joint resolution to the same extent as if such amend-
ment was conferred under the provisions of the compact 
consented to in such Act. 
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SEC. 3. RIGHT TO ALTER, AMEND, OR REPEAL. 
The right to alter, amend, or repeal this joint resolu-
tion is expressly reserved. 
SEC. 4. RESERVATION OF RIGHTS. 
The right is reserved to Congress to require the dis-
closure and furnishings of such information or data by the 
Bi-State Development Agency as is deemed appropriate by 
Congress. 
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House Calendar No. 83 
112TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. J. RES. 70 
[Report No. 112–259] 
JOINT RESOLUTION 
To grant the consent of Congress to an amendment 
to the compact between the States of Missouri 
and Illinois providing that bonds issued by the 
Bi-State Development Agency may mature in not 
to exceed 40 years. 
OCTOBER 25, 2011 
Reported with an amendment, referred to the House 
Calendar, and ordered to be printed 
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IA 
112TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. J. RES. 71 
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States limiting 
the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve to 3 in 
the House of Representatives and 2 in the Senate. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 7, 2011 
Mr. SCHWEIKERT (for himself, Mr. WALSH of Illinois, and Mr. DUNCAN of 
South Carolina) introduced the following joint resolution; which was re-
ferred to the Committee on the Judiciary 
JOINT RESOLUTION 
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United 
States limiting the number of terms that a Member 
of Congress may serve to 3 in the House of Representa-
tives and 2 in the Senate. 
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. No person who has served three terms 
as a Representative shall be eligible for election to the 
House of Representatives. For purposes of this section, 
the election of a person to fill a vacancy in the House of 
Representatives shall be included as one term in deter-
mining the number of terms that such person has served 
as a Representative if the person fills the vacancy for more 
than one year. 
‘‘SECTION 2. No person who has served two terms 
as a Senator shall be eligible for election or appointment 
to the Senate. For purposes of this section, the election 
or appointment of a person to fill a vacancy in the Senate 
shall be included as one term in determining the number 
of terms that such person has served as a Senator if the 
person fills the vacancy for more than three years. 
‘‘SECTION 3. No term beginning before the date of 
the ratification of this article shall be taken into account 
in determining eligibility for election or appointment under 
this article.’’. 
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IA 
112TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. J. RES. 75 
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating 
to the use of foreign law as authority in Federal courts. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
AUGUST 5, 2011 
Mr. CULBERSON 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 relating to the use of foreign law as authority 
in Federal courts. 
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 — 
‘‘SECTION 1. Any legal opinion or ruling issued by 
any court in the United States, including those rulings and 
opinions issued by the Supreme Court of the United 
States, shall be based only on the United States Constitu-
tion, or on duly enacted statutes and domestic case law 
of the United States or any State and shall not be based 
on international laws, treaties, or religious laws. 
‘‘SECTION 2. Any action of a court in violation of sec-
tion 1 is null and void.’’. 
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IA 
112TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. J. RES. 76 
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding 
the effect of treaties, Executive orders, and agreements with other na-
tions or groups of nations. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
AUGUST 5, 2011 
Mr. CULBERSON 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 regarding the effect of treaties, Executive orders, 
and agreements with other nations or groups of nations. 
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 — 
‘‘No treaty, Executive order, or any agreement with 
any nation or group of nations or any of the provisions 
of such agreements, shall be construed to diminish any 
of the rights or privileges guaranteed to citizens of the 
United States under the Constitution of the United States, 
and Federal law.’’. 
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112TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. J. RES. 77 
JOINT RESOLUTION 
Relating to the disapproval of the President’s exercise of 
authority to increase the debt limit, as submitted under 
section 3101A of title 31, United States Code, on August 
2, 2011. 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
That Congress disapproves of the President’s exercise
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of authority to increase the debt limit, as exercised pursu-
ant to the certification under section 3101A(a) of title 31, 
United States Code. 
Passed the House of Representatives September 14, 
2011. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
112TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. J. RES. 77 
JOINT RESOLUTION 
Relating to the disapproval of the President’s exer-
cise of authority to increase the debt limit, as 
submitted under section 3101A of title 31, 
United States Code, on August 2, 2011.