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105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 526
Condemning the launching by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
of a ballistic missile in violation of Japanese air space, and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 10, 1998
Mr. KIM submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on International Relations
RESOLUTION
Condemning the launching by the Democratic People’s Re-
public of Korea of a ballistic missile in violation of Japa-
nese air space, and for other purposes.
Whereas the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK)
launched a medium range ballistic missile into the Pacific
Ocean on August 31, 1998, in violation of Japanese air
space;
Whereas this act adds considerable tension to an already un-
stable region of the world;
Whereas this missile launch comes at a time when new South
Korean President Kim Dae Jung is attempting to thaw
relations with the DPRK by implementing his ‘‘Sunshine
Policy’’, which includes his proposal to have Kumgang
Mountain in the DPRK opened up to South Korean tour-
ists;
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Whereas official North Korean media criticized Japan for
openly stating its legitimate concern over the missile test;
Whereas the DPRK has openly engaged in the transfer of
significant missile technology to nations such as Iran,
Syria, and Pakistan;
Whereas the United States has acted in good faith with re-
gard to the DPKR and provides more food aid and fuel
oil to the DPRK than any other country;
Whereas some United States food aid has been diverted from
its intended beneficiaries to the armed forces, in clear
violation of agreed upon conditions; and
Whereas appeasement of hostile and irrational undemocratic
regimes has had disastrous consequences in this century:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) condemns the launching by the Democratic
People’s Republic of Korea of a medium range bal-
listic missile in violation of Japanese air space and
calls upon the President to seriously reevaluate the
current policies of the United States toward that
country; and
(2) urges the President to relay the serious con-
cerns of the House of Representatives to the Demo-
cratic People’s Republic of Korea regarding the mis-
sile launch and the ramifications such missile
launches could have on future food and energy as-
sistance to that country.
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105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 529
To amend the Rules of the House of Representatives to require a bill or
joint resolution which amends a law to show the change in the law
made by the amendment, and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 10, 1998
Mr. NADLER (for himself and Mr. SOLOMON) submitted the following
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules
RESOLUTION
To amend the Rules of the House of Representatives to
require a bill or joint resolution which amends a law
to show the change in the law made by the amendment,
and for other purposes.
Resolved,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This resolution may be cited as the ‘‘Plain English
in Law Rule’’.
SEC. 2. BILL, JOINT RESOLUTION, AND AMENDMENT
FORMS.
Rule XXII of the Rules of the House of Representa-
tives is amended by adding at the end the following:
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‘‘7. A section or other provision of a bill or joint reso-
lution which amends a law shall be in the form of a com-
parative print of the law proposed to be amended showing
by black brackets and italics the omissions and the inser-
tions proposed to be made in the law.
‘‘8. An amendment to a section or other provision of
a bill or joint resolution which is to be offered when a
subcommittee or committee considers such bill or joint res-
olution or when such bill or joint resolution is to be consid-
ered in the House sitting as the Committee of the Whole
House shall be in the form of a comparative print of the
section or other provision proposed to be amended showing
by black brackets and italics the omissions and the inser-
tions proposed to be made in the section or other provi-
sion.’’.
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105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 52
Designating majority membership on certain standing committees of the
House.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 12, 1997
Mr. CANADY of Florida submitted the following resolution; which was
considered and agreed to
RESOLUTION
Designating majority membership on certain standing
committees of the House.
Resolved, That the following named Members be, and
that they are hereby, elected to the following standing
committee of the House of Representatives:
COMMITTEE ON SMALL BUSINESS: Mr. Hill and Mr.
Sununu.
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105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 530
Designating minority membership on certain standing committees of the
House.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 11, 1998
Mr. FAZIO of California submitted the following resolution; which was
considered and agreed to
RESOLUTION
Designating minority membership on certain standing
committees of the House.
Resolved, That the following named Member be, and
is hereby, elected to the following standing committee of
the House of Representatives:
COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY: Mr. Barrett of Wis-
consin.
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IV
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 531
Calling upon William Jefferson Clinton to immediately resign the Office
of President of the United States.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 11, 1998
Mr. RADANOVICH submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on the Judiciary
RESOLUTION
Calling upon William Jefferson Clinton to immediately resign
the Office of President of the United States.
Whereas William Jefferson Clinton has abused the Office of
President of the United States through the use of the
power of the Office to seduce an employee, and by using
the public facilities of the Office for said seduction;
Whereas William Jefferson Clinton’s misconduct, if engaged
in under similar circumstances by any other citizen,
would result in that citizen’s dismissal from employment;
Whereas William Jefferson Clinton has used the resources of
the Office of President of the United States, including
employees, appointees, and associates, to cover up his ac-
tions and to obstruct justice by withholding information
from a duly constituted Independent Counsel investiga-
tion;
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ians, while treating with contempt international efforts to
achieve a genuinely democratic government in Cambodia:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That it is a sense of the House of Representa-
tives that—
(1) the United States should establish a collection
of information that can be supplied to an appropriate
international judicial tribunal for use as evidence to sup-
port a possible indictment and trial of Hun Sen for vio-
lations of international humanitarian law after 1978;
(2) any such information concerning Hun Sen and
individuals under his authority already collected by the
United States, including information regarding the
March 1997 grenade attack against Sam Rainsy, should
be provided to the tribunal at the earliest possible time;
(3) the United States should work with members of
interested countries and nongovernmental organizations
relating to information any country or organization may
hold concerning allegations of violations of international
humanitarian law after 1978 posed against Hun Sen
and any individual under his authority in Cambodia and
give all such information to the tribunal;
(4) the United States should work with other inter-
ested countries relating to measures to be taken to bring
to justice Hun Sen and individuals under Hun Sen’s au-
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Whereas William Jefferson Clinton has subverted the laws of
the United States by providing false testimony, by refus-
ing to provide duly subpoenaed information, and by hav-
ing 267 ‘‘lapses of memory’’ during the course of his
sworn testimony; and
Whereas as a result of these actions, William Jefferson Clin-
ton has diminished the Office of President of the United
States by removing the dignity, honor, integrity, and
trust in the Office necessary for the effective conduct of
the affairs of the United States of America: Now, there-
fore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives hereby
calls upon William Jefferson Clinton to immediately resign
the Office of President of the United States.
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105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 532
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President
should personally reimburse the Federal Government for the costs in-
curred by the Office of Independent Counsel since January 26, 1998.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 11, 1998
Mr. GILLMOR (for himself, Mr. OXLEY, Mr. DEAL of Georgia, Mr. LAHOOD,
Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. NORWOOD, Mr. PAXON, Mr. ROHRABACHER, Mr.
SNOWBARGER, Mr. WELLER, and Mr. BALLENGER) submitted the follow-
ing resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that
the President should personally reimburse the Federal
Government for the costs incurred by the Office of Inde-
pendent Counsel since January 26, 1998.
Whereas on January 26, 1998, and on various occasions
thereafter, the President denied having a relationship
with Monica Lewinsky;
Whereas on August 17, 1998, the President acknowledged for
the first time that these denials were false;
Whereas the President’s denials caused the Office of Inde-
pendent Counsel to incur significant costs investigating
the Monica Lewinsky matter, which would have been
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avoided had the President been forthright from the be-
ginning; and
Whereas the costs incurred by the Office of Independent
Counsel since January 26, 1998, should be borne person-
ally by the President, who caused the costs to be in-
curred, and not by the American taxpayer: Now, there-
fore, be it
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that the President should personally reim-
burse the Federal Government for the costs incurred by
the Office of Independent Counsel since January 26,
1998, because of the President’s untruthfulness and delay.
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H. Res. 533
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
October 10, 1998.
Whereas under the Vietnamese communist occupation of
Cambodia (the former People’s Republic of Kampuchea
and the State of Cambodia) between 1979 and 1989,
Hun Sen was among a large number of former Khmer
Rouge members who were designated by the Vietnamese
communists as surrogate leaders of the People’s Republic
of Kampuchea, where international human rights organi-
zations documented widespread human rights violations;
Whereas during the period leading to internationally super-
vised elections in 1993, as Prime Minister of the State
of Cambodia and a Politburo member of the communist
Cambodian People’s Party (CPP), Hun Sen was respon-
sible for the disappearances, murder, and assassination
attempts against democratic opponents of the Cambodian
People’s Party;
Whereas after the Cambodian People’s Party lost the 1993
national election, Hun Sen organized a military force
that threatened a military coup, resulting in his being
given a share of the Prime Minister position with Prince
Norodom Ranariddh, the election winner, and his Cam-
bodian People’s Party maintaining control of the military,
the internal security forces, and provincial government
administration;
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Whereas in July 1997, Hun Sen ordered a coup d’etat
against First Prime Minister Prince Ranariddh which re-
sulted in the deaths of a large number of civilians caught
in the crossfire and the torture and summary execution
of at least 100 government officials and the forced dis-
placement of at least 50,000 people as assaults continued
on people or communities loyal to Prince Ranariddh;
Whereas during the period leading to the July 1998 national
election there were widespread threats, assaults, and the
suspected assassination of scores of members of parties
opposed to Hun Sen;
Whereas in September 1998, Hun Sen ordered a violent
crackdown on thousands of unarmed demonstrators, in-
cluding Buddhist monks, who supported credible inves-
tigations of irregularities in the electoral process and the
change in the format for allocating seats in the National
Assembly which permitted Hun Sen to maintain a small
edge over Prince Ranariddh’s FUNCINPEC Party and
entitled Hun Sen to maintain the post of Prime Minister,
which resulted in the brutality toward tens of thousands
of pro-democracy advocates and the deaths and dis-
appearances of an unknown number of people, and led to
widespread civil unrest which threatens to further destroy
Cambodian society; and
Whereas Hun Sen has held, and continues to hold, high gov-
ernment office in a repressive and violent regime, and has
the power to decide for peace and democracy and has in-
stead decided for killing and repression, who has the
power to minimize illegal actions by subordinates and al-
lies and hold responsible those who committed such ac-
tions, but did not, and who once again is directing a cam-
paign of murder and repression against unarmed civil-
H. Res. 538
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
September 16, 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. 4550) to provide for programs to facilitate a
significant reduction in the incidence and prevalence of sub-
stance abuse through reducing the demand for illegal drugs
and the inappropriate use of legal drugs. 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 di-
vided and controlled by Representative Hastert of Illinois or
a designee and a Member opposed to the bill. After general
debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the
five-minute rule for a period not to exceed three hours. Be-
fore consideration of any other amendment it shall be in
order to consider the amendment printed in the report of the
Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, if offered
by a Member designated in the report. That amendment shall
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thority indicted for such violations of international hu-
manitarian law after 1978; and
(5) the United States should support such a tribu-
nal for the purpose of investigating Hun Sen’s possible
criminal culpability for conceiving, directing, and sus-
taining a variety of actions in violation of international
humanitarian law after 1978 in any judicial proceeding
that may result.
Attest:
Clerk.
H. Res. 536
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
September 15, 1998.
Whereas Sammy Sosa of the Chicago Cubs hit two home runs
on Sunday, September 13 against the Milwaukee Brewers
at Wrigley Field in Chicago;
Whereas these home runs were his 61st and 62nd of the
1998 season, tying Mark McGwire of the St. Louis Car-
dinals for the current major league record for home runs
in one season and moving him past Roger Maris’ pre-
vious single season home run record, which had stood un-
surpassed, and barely threatened, for 37 years;
Whereas Sammy Sosa’s achievement is one of the most im-
pressive and difficult to accomplish in the history of base-
ball, placing him in the very exclusive company of the na-
tional pastime’s greatest home run hitters, including leg-
ends such as Babe Ruth, Hank Aaron, Roger Maris,
Mickey Mantle and Willie Mays;
Whereas Sammy Sosa’s drive toward the historic home run
record is part of one of the best overall performances in
baseball history, which will likely include more than 150
RBIs, a batting average of over .300, nearly 20 stolen
bases, exceptional defensive play in right field and provid-
ing leadership to the Chicago Cubs in a close race for the
playoffs;
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Whereas throughout the intense media scrutiny and public
attention that has accompanied his historic home run
chase, Sammy Sosa has consistently conducted himself
with dignity, modesty and selflessness that has been an
inspiration to all Americans;
Whereas as a native of the Dominican Republic, Sammy Sosa
has proven to be an outstanding role model and source
of pride for all residents of his native country, as well as
all Latin Americans and all immigrants to the U.S. from
across the globe;
Whereas throughout his record-breaking accomplishments
and thrilling head-to-head race with Mark McGwire to
surpass the home run milestone Sammy Sosa has em-
bodied the talent, exuberance, team-spirit and determina-
tion that Americans associate with the very best qualities
of sports and athletic competition;
Whereas while Sammy Sosa is almost certainly not done hit-
ting home runs in 1998, and has two more weeks to
amaze all of America with tape-measure shots that de-
light Chicago’s bleacher bums and send Cub fans scatter-
ing on Waveland Avenue in pursuit of a piece of history,
and Sammy Sosa will continue to enhance a proud legacy
of Chicago Cub sluggers in the tradition of Hack Wilson,
Ernie Banks, Billy Williams and Andre Dawson;
Whereas on September 13, 1998, Sammy Sosa of the Chi-
cago Cubs hit his 62nd home run of the 1998 Major
League Baseball season and tied the current single-sea-
son home run record: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives congratu-
lates and commends Sammy Sosa of the Chicago Cubs for his
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stitute shall be considered as read. Points of order against
that amendment in the nature of a substitute for failure to
comply with clause 7 of rule XVI are waived. During consid-
eration of the bill for amendments, 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 amendment in the na-
ture of a substitute made in order as original text. The pre-
vious question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and
amendments thereto to final passage without intervening mo-
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amazing accomplishments and thanks him for a summer of
unsurpassed baseball excitement.
Attest:
Clerk.
H. Res. 537
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
September 16, 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. 4300) to support enhanced drug interdiction ef-
forts in the major transit countries and support a comprehen-
sive supply eradication and crop substitution program in
source countries. The first reading of the bill shall be dis-
pensed with. General debate shall be confined to the bill and
shall not exceed one hour equally divided and controlled by
Representative Hastert of Illinois, and a Member opposed to
the bill. After general debate the bill shall be considered for
amendment under the five-minute rule for a period not to ex-
ceed three hours. It shall be in order to consider as an origi-
nal bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute
rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in
the Congressional Record and numbered 1 pursuant to clause
6 of rule XXIII. That amendment in the nature of a sub-
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tion except one motion to recommit with or without instruc-
tion.
Attest:
Clerk.
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be considered as read, shall be debatable for the time speci-
fied in the report equally divided and controlled by the pro-
ponent and an opponent, shall not be subject to amendment,
and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the ques-
tion in the House or in the Committee of the Whole. After
disposition of that amendment, the provisions of the bill as
then perfected shall be considered as original text for the pur-
pose of further amendment under the five-minute rule. Dur-
ing consideration of the bill for further 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 printed shall be con-
sidered as read. The Chairman of the Committee of the
Whole may: (1) postpone until a time during further consid-
eration in the Committee of the Whole a request for a re-
corded vote on any amendment; and (2) reduce to five min-
utes 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-
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ed. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on
the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without in-
tervening motion except one motion to recommit with or with-
out instructions.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 53
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require that commit-
tee reports accompanying reported bills and joint resolutions contain
a detailed analysis of the impact of the bill or joint resolution on
children.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 12, 1997
Mrs. MALONEY of New York (for herself, Ms. CHRISTIAN-GREEN, Mr.
CUMMINGS, Mr. FARR of California, Mr. FATTAH, Ms. MCKINNEY, Mr.
MILLER of California, Ms. NORTON, Mr. OLVER, Mr. PAYNE, Ms.
PELOSI, Mr. SANDERS, and Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas) submitted the
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules
RESOLUTION
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to
require that committee reports accompanying reported
bills and joint resolutions contain a detailed analysis
of the impact of the bill or joint resolution on children.
Resolved, That (a) clause 2(l) of rule XI of the Rules
of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at
the end the following:
‘‘(8) The report of a committee accompanying each
bill or joint resolution of a public character shall contain
a detailed analysis of the probable impact of the bill or
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resolution on children, including the impact on the number
of children who are hungry or homeless.’’.
(b) The amendment made by this resolution shall
apply to bills and resolutions reported after the ninetieth
day beginning after the date of adoption of this resolution.
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IV
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 540
Designating minority membership on certain standing committees of the
House.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 16, 1998
Mr. PALLONE submitted the following resolution; which was considered and
agreed to
RESOLUTION
Designating minority membership on certain standing
committees of the House.
Resolved, That the following named Member be, and
is hereby, elected to the following standing committee of
the House of Representatives:
COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE: Mr. Sherman.
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