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IV
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 518
Calling for free and transparent elections in Gabon.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
AUGUST 6, 1998
Mr. HASTINGS of Florida (for himself, Mr. CAMPBELL, Mr. PAYNE, Mr.
DIXON, Mr. CHABOT, Mr. JACKSON of Illinois, Mr. SANFORD, and Ms.
MCKINNEY) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on International Relations
RESOLUTION
Calling for free and transparent elections in Gabon.
Whereas Gabon is a heavily forested and oil-rich country on
central Africa’s west coast;
Whereas Gabon gained independence from France in 1960;
Whereas Gabon is scheduled to hold national elections in De-
cember 1998 for the purpose of electing a President;
Whereas the Government of Gabon has been subject to sin-
gle-party rule for a significant period of its recent history
and only 1 person has held the office of the President
since 1967;
Whereas the Freedom House Survey of World Freedom,
1997–1998, determined that ‘‘Gabon’s citizens have
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never been able to exercise their constitutional right to
change their government democratically’’;
Whereas the International Foundation of Electoral Systems
(IFES) and the National Democratic Institute (NDI)
served as observers during the 1993 Presidential and leg-
islative elections in Gabon and found widespread electoral
irregularities;
Whereas the Government of Gabon is a signatory to the
‘‘Paris Accords’’ of 1994, approved by national referen-
dum in July 1995, which were to have provided for a
state of law guaranteeing basic individual freedoms and
the organization of free and fair elections under a new
independent national election commission;
Whereas the people of Gabon have demonstrated their sup-
port for the democratic process through the formation of
numerous political parties since 1990 and their strong
participation in prior elections; and
Whereas it is in the interest of the United States to promote
political and economic freedom in Africa and throughout
the world: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) recognizes and commends those Gabonese
who have demonstrated their love for free and fair
elections;
(2) calls on the Gabonese Government—
(A) to take measures to help ensure a
credible election and to ensure that the election
commission remains independent and impartial;
and
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the United States, and related matters, to determine
whether sufficient grounds exist to recommend to the
House that an impeachment inquiry be commenced. Until
otherwise ordered by the House, the review by the commit-
tee shall be governed by this resolution.
SEC. 2. The material transmitted to the House by
the independent counsel shall be considered as referred to
the committee. The portion of such material consisting of
approximately 445 pages comprising an introduction, a
narrative, and a statement of grounds, shall be printed
as a document of the House. The balance of such material
shall be deemed to have been received in executive session,
but shall be released from the status on September 28,
1998, except as otherwise determined by the committee.
Material so released shall immediately be submitted for
printing as a document of the House.
SEC. 3. Additional material compiled by the commit-
tee during the review also shall be deemed to have been
received in executive session unless it is received in an
open session of the committee.
SEC. 4. Notwithstanding clause 2(e) of rule XI, ac-
cess to executive-session material of the committee relat-
ing to the review shall be restricted to members of the
committee, and to such employees of the committee as
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(B) to invite the International Foundation
of Electoral Systems (IFES), the National
Democratic Institute, the International Repub-
lic Institute, or other appropriate international
nongovernmental organizations to organize and
supervise the December 1998 Presidential elec-
tion in Gabon, assuring that these elections in
Gabon are free and fair;
(3) urges the Government of Gabon to take all
necessary and lawful steps toward conducting free
and fair elections;
(4) calls on the international community to join
the United States in offering their assistance toward
free and fair elections;
(5) urges the United States to provide support
directly and through appropriate nongovernmental
organizations for the organization of free and fair
elections in Gabon;
(6) calls on the United States to work with the
international community in urging the Government
of Gabon to create the conditions necessary to guar-
antee free and fair elections; and
(7) urges the United States Government and
the international community to continue to encour-
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age the Government of Gabon to ensure a lasting
and committed transition to democracy.
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IV
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 519
Concerning Iraqi development of weapons of mass destruction.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
AUGUST 6, 1998
Mr. PAPPAS (for himself, Mr. MCINTOSH, and Mr. GRAHAM) submitted the
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Inter-
national Relations
RESOLUTION
Concerning Iraqi development of weapons of mass
destruction.
Whereas the development of weapons of mass destruction by
rogue states is one of the greatest threats to world peace
and stability;
Whereas Iraq has attacked 4 sovereign nations in blatant vio-
lation of international law;
Whereas Iraq has developed and used chemical weapons and
ballistic missiles;
Whereas the United Nations Security Council imposed sanc-
tions against Iraq and authorized teams of international
inspectors to supervise the destruction of Iraqi weapons
and the dismantling of Iraqi weapons of mass destruction
programs;
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Whereas 7 years after Iraq agreed to Security Council de-
mands to dismantle its nuclear weapons program, these
inspectors continue to suspect Iraq still is hiding its nu-
clear weapons capabilities;
Whereas the government of Iraq has repeatedly tried to
hinder the work of these inspection teams and is refusing
to provide information about key aspects of its nuclear
program;
Whereas the Security Council has extended the sanctions re-
gimes based on evidence of Iraqi noncompliance collected
by these inspectors;
Whereas without these inspections, there is little doubt that
Iraq would continue these weapons programs unabated;
Whereas the Security Council will meet in October to con-
sider reauthorizing all United Nations inspections in
Iraq;
Whereas several nations, including France, Russia, and
China, are eager to end the sanctions on Iraq; and
Whereas proposals to relax the current international inspec-
tions regime would allow Iraq to move forward on these
weapon programs, posing devastating consequences for
international security: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved,
SECTION 1. It is the sense of the House of Represent-
atives that—
(1) the international agencies charged with in-
spections in Iraq—the International Atomic Energy
Agency (IAEA) and the United Nations Special
Commission (UNSCOM)—must continue to main-
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tain complete inspections, including surprise inspec-
tions, within Iraq; and
(2) the United States Representative to the
United Nations should vehemently oppose any ef-
forts to weaken the inspections regimes on Iraq as
long as there is evidence that the government of Iraq
is seeking to develop or acquire weapons of mass de-
struction and the means of delivering them.
SEC. 2. The Clerk of the House of Representatives
is directed to provide a copy of this resolution to rep-
resentatives of all countries that are members of the
United Nations Security Council.
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IV
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 51
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on the Judiciary in
the One Hundred Fifth Congress.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 12, 1997
Mr. HYDE submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on House Oversight
RESOLUTION
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on
the Judiciary in the One Hundred Fifth Congress.
Resolved,
SECTION 1. AMOUNTS FOR COMMITTEE EXPENSES.
For the expenses of the Committee on the Judiciary
(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 $12,037,046 for the One Hundred Fifth
Congress.
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SEC. 2. SESSION LIMITATIONS.
Of the amount specified in section 1—
(1) not more than $5,732,403 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 $6,304,643 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 of the Committee, 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.
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H. Res. 520
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
September 15, 1998.
Whereas the game of baseball is America’s national pastime;
Whereas one of the grandest records in baseball, and indeed
in all sport, is the record for the most home runs hit in
a single Major League Baseball season;
Whereas during the 1998 Major League Baseball season,
Mark McGwire of the St. Louis Cardinals and other fine
players have challenged the Major League Baseball sin-
gle-season home run record, bringing great excitement to
the 1998 Major League Baseball season and capturing
the imagination of the people of the United States and
baseball fans around the world;
Whereas Mark McGwire of the St. Louis Cardinals has been
subjected to intense pressure and media scrutiny, but has
conducted himself with uncommon grace, class, and dig-
nity, and has been a first-rate role model for the young
people of St. Louis, the State of Missouri, and the United
States; and
Whereas on September 8, 1998, Mark McGwire of the St.
Louis Cardinals hit his 62nd home run of the 1998
Major League Baseball season, breaking the Major
League Baseball single-season home run record: Now,
therefore, be it
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Resolved, That the House of Representatives congratu-
lates and commends Mark McGwire of the St. Louis Car-
dinals—
(1) for breaking the Major League Baseball single-
season home run record;
(2) for bringing great excitement to the 1998 Major
League Baseball season; and
(3) for being an inspiration to the youth of America
and the world and baseball fans everywhere.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 520
Congratulating Mark McGwire of the St. Louis Cardinals for breaking the
Major League Baseball single-season home run record.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 9, 1998
Mr. TALENT submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on Government Reform and Oversight
RESOLUTION
Congratulating Mark McGwire of the St. Louis Cardinals
for breaking the Major League Baseball single-season
home run record.
Whereas the game of baseball is America’s national pastime;
Whereas one of the grandest records in baseball, and indeed
in all sport, is the record for the most home runs hit in
a single Major League Baseball season;
Whereas during the 1998 Major League Baseball season,
Mark McGwire of the St. Louis Cardinals and other fine
players have challenged the Major League Baseball sin-
gle-season home run record, bringing great excitement to
the 1998 Major League Baseball season and capturing
the imagination of the people of the United States and
baseball fans around the world;
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Whereas Mark McGwire of the St. Louis Cardinals has been
subjected to intense pressure and media scrutiny, but has
conducted himself with uncommon grace, class, and dig-
nity, and has been a first-rate role model for the young
people of St. Louis, the State of Missouri, and the United
States; and
Whereas on September 8, 1998, Mark McGwire of the St.
Louis Cardinals hit his 62nd home run of the 1998
Major League Baseball season, breaking the Major
League Baseball single-season home run record: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives con-
gratulates and commends Mark McGwire of the St. Louis
Cardinals—
(1) for breaking the Major League Baseball sin-
gle-season home run record;
(2) for bringing great excitement to the 1998
Major League Baseball season; and
(3) for being an inspiration to the youth of
America and the world and baseball fans everywhere.
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H. Res. 521
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
September 10, 1998.
Resolved, That at any time after the adoption of this res-
olution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 1(b) of rule
XXIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the
Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of
the bill (H.R. 2863) to amend the Migratory Bird Treaty Act
to clarify restrictions under that Act on baiting, to facilitate
acquisition of migratory bird habitat, 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 general debate the bill shall be considered for amend-
ment under the five-minute rule. It shall be in order to con-
sider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under
the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a sub-
stitute recommended by the Committee on Resources now
printed in the bill. The committee amendment in the nature
of a substitute shall be considered as read. During consider-
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ation of the bill for amendment, the Chairman of the Com-
mittee of the Whole may accord priority in recognition on the
basis of whether the Member offering an amendment has
caused it to be printed in the portion of the Congressional
Record designated for that purpose in clause 6 of rule XXIII.
Amendments so printed shall be considered as read. The
Chairman of the Committee of the Whole may: (1) postpone
until a time during further consideration in the Committee of
the Whole a request for a recorded vote on any amendment;
and (2) reduce to five minutes the minimum time for elec-
tronic 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 questions shall be 15 minutes. At the conclusion of consid-
eration 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 Commit-
tee of the Whole to the bill or to the committee amendment
in the nature of a substitute. The previous question shall be
considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to
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final passage without intervening motion except one motion
to recommit with or without instructions.
Attest:
Clerk.
H. Res. 522
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
September 10, 1998.
Resolved, That at any time after the adoption of this res-
olution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 1(b) of rule
XXIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the
Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of
the bill (H.R. 2538) to establish a Presidential commission
to determine the validity of certain land claims arising out of
the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo of 1848 involving the de-
scendants of persons who were Mexican citizens at the time
of the Treaty. The first reading of the bill shall be dispensed
with. Points of order against consideration of the bill for fail-
ure to comply with section 303(a) of the Congressional Budg-
et Act of 1974 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 Resources. After general debate the bill
shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute
rule. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for
the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the
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amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the
Committee on Resources now printed in the bill, modified by
striking the last two sentences of subsection (c) of section 6.
Each section of that amendment in the nature of a substitute
shall be considered as read. During consideration of the bill
for amendment, the Chairman of the Committee of the Whole
may accord priority in recognition on the basis of whether the
Member offering an amendment has caused it to be printed
in the portion of the Congressional Record 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. 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 amendment in the nature of a substitute
made in order as original text. The previous question shall be
IV
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 524
Congratulating the Toms River East American Little League team of Toms
River, New Jersey, for winning the Little League World Series.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 9, 1998
Mr. SAXTON (for himself and Mr. SMITH of New Jersey) submitted the follow-
ing resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Government Re-
form and Oversight
RESOLUTION
Congratulating the Toms River East American Little League
team of Toms River, New Jersey, for winning the Little
League World Series.
Whereas on Saturday, August 29, 1998, the Toms River
East American Little League team defeated Kashima,
Japan, by 12 runs to 9 runs to win the 52d annual Little
League World Series championship;
Whereas the Toms River East American team is the first
United States team to win the Little League World Se-
ries championship in 5 years, and the fourth New Jersey
team in history to win Little League’s highest honor; and
Whereas the Toms River East American team has brought
pride and honor to the State of New Jersey and the en-
tire Nation: Now, therefore, be it
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Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) congratulates the Toms River East Amer-
ican Little League team and its loyal fans on win-
ning the 52d annual Little League World Series
championship;
(2) recognizes and commends the hard work,
dedication, determination, and commitment to excel-
lence of the team’s members, parents, coaches, and
managers; and
(3) recognizes and commends the people of
Toms River, New Jersey, and the surrounding area
for their outstanding loyalty and support for the
Toms River East American Little League team
throughout the team’s 28-game season.
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H. Res. 525
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
September 11, 1998.
Resolved, That the Committee on the Judiciary shall re-
view the communication received on September 9, 1998, from
an independent counsel pursuant to section 595(c) of title 28,
United States Code, transmitting a determination that sub-
stantial and credible information received by the independent
counsel in carrying out his responsibilities under chapter 40
of title 28, United States Code, may constitute grounds for
an impeachment of the President of the United States, and
related matters, to determine whether sufficient grounds exist
to recommend to the House that an impeachment inquiry be
commenced. Until otherwise ordered by the House, the review
by the committee shall be governed by this resolution.
SEC. 2. The material transmitted to the House by the
independent counsel shall be considered as referred to the
committee. The portion of such material consisting of ap-
proximately 445 pages comprising an introduction, a nar-
rative, and a statement of grounds, shall be printed as a doc-
ument of the House. The balance of such material shall be
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deemed to have been received in executive session, but shall
be released from the status on September 28, 1998, except
as otherwise determined by the committee. Material so re-
leased shall immediately be submitted for printing as a docu-
ment of the House.
SEC. 3. Additional material compiled by the committee
during the review also shall be deemed to have been received
in executive session unless it is received in an open session
of the committee.
SEC. 4. Notwithstanding clause 2(e) of rule XI, access
to executive-session material of the committee relating to the
review shall be restricted to members of the committee, and
to such employees of the committee as may be designated by
the chairman after consultation with the ranking minority
member.
SEC. 5. Notwithstanding clause 2(g) of rule XI, each
meeting, hearing, or deposition of the committee relating to
the review shall be conducted in executive session unless oth-
erwise determined by an affirmative vote of the committee, a
majority being present. Such an executive session may be at-
tended only by members of the committee, and by such em-
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ployees of the committee as may be designated by the chair-
man after consultation with the ranking minority member.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 525
Providing for a deliberative review by the Committee on the Judiciary of
a communication from an independent counsel, and for the release there-
of, and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 10, 1998
Mr. SOLOMON submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on Rules
RESOLUTION
Providing for a deliberative review by the Committee on
the Judiciary of a communication from an independent
counsel, and for the release thereof, and for other pur-
poses.
Resolved, That the Committee on the Judiciary shall
review the communication received on September 9, 1998,
from an independent counsel pursuant to section 595(c)
of title 28, United States Code, transmitting a determina-
tion that substantial and credible information received by
the independent counsel in carrying out his responsibilities
under chapter 40 of title 28, United States Code, may con-
stitute grounds for an impeachment of the President of
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may be designated by the chairman after consultation with
the ranking minority member.
SEC. 5. Notwithstanding clause 2(g) of rule XI, each
meeting, hearing, or deposition of the committee relating
to the review shall be conducted in executive session unless
otherwise determined by an affirmative vote of the com-
mittee, a majority being present. Such an executive session
may be attended only by members of the committee, and
by such employees of the committee as may be designated
by the chairman after consultation with the ranking mi-
nority member.
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IV
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 528
Ordering the immediate printing of the entire communication received on
September 9, 1998, from an independent counsel.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 10, 1998
Mr. DEUTSCH (for himself, Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota, Mr. CONDIT, and
Ms. ESHOO) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on Rules
RESOLUTION
Ordering the immediate printing of the entire communication
received on September 9, 1998, from an independent counsel.
Resolved, That the entire communication received, in-
cluding all appendices and related materials, on Septem-
ber 9, 1998, from an independent counsel, pursuant to
section 595(c) of title 28, United States Code, shall be
printed immediately as a document of the House of Rep-
resentatives.
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