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105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 307
Relating to a question of the privileges of the House.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
NOVEMBER 5, 1997
Ms. FURSE submitted the following resolution; which failed of adoption
RESOLUTION
Relating to a question of the privileges of the House.
Whereas Loretta Sanchez was issued a certificate of election
as the duly elected Member of Congress from the 46th
District of California by the Secretary of State of Califor-
nia and was seated by the U.S. House of Representatives
on January 7, 1997;
Whereas a Notice of Contest of Election was filed with the
Clerk of the House by Mr. Robert Dornan on December
26, 1996;
Whereas the Task Force on the Contested Election in the
46th District of California met on February 26, 1997, in
Washington, D.C., on April 19, 1997, in Orange County,
California, and on October 24, 1997, in Washington,
D.C.;
Whereas the House Oversight Committee is now pursuing a
duplicate and dilatory review of materials already in the
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committee’s possession by the Secretary of State of Cali-
fornia;
Whereas the Task Force on the Contested Election in the
46th District of California and the committee have been
reviewing these materials and has all the information it
needs regarding who voted in the 46th District and all
the information it needs to make judgments concerning
those votes;
Whereas the Committee on House Oversight has after over
nine months of review and investigation failed to present
credible evidence to change the outcome of the election of
Congresswoman Sanchez and is pursuing never-ending
and unsubstantiated areas of review;
Whereas contestant Robert Dornan has not shown or pro-
vided credible evidence that the outcome of the election
is other than Congresswoman Sanchez’ election to the
Congress;
Whereas as a Member of Congress whose election in 1994
was won by far smaller a majority than that which Ms.
Sanchez won the 46th District race in 1996;
Whereas, as an immigrant myself who proudly became a U.S.
citizen in 1972, I believe that this Republican campaign
of intimidation sends a message to new citizens that their
voting privilege may be subverted;
Whereas we should encourage new voters, not chill their en-
thusiasm; and
Whereas the Committee on House Oversight should complete
its review of this matter and bring this contest to an end:
Now, therefore, be it
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Resolved, That unless the Committee on House Over-
sight has sooner reported a recommendation for its final
disposition, the contest in the 46th District of California
is dismissed upon the expiration of November 7, 1997.
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H. Res. 322
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
November 13, 1997.
Whereas at the conclusion of the Gulf War the United States
and the United Nations, acting through the Security
Council, determined to find and destroy all of Iraq’s ca-
pability to produce chemical, biological, and nuclear
weapons and its ability to produce missiles capable of de-
livering such weapons of mass destruction;
Whereas in pursuit of this goal, the United Nations set up
a special multinational commission of experts to oversee
the completion of this task (the United Nations Special
Commission—UNSCOM), and that task could and
should have been accomplished within a matter of months
if Iraq had cooperated with United Nations officials;
Whereas sanctions were imposed upon Iraq to insure its com-
pliance with United Nations directives to eliminate its ca-
pability to produce weapons of mass destruction;
Whereas for 61⁄2 years Iraq has pursued a policy of decep-
tion, lies, concealment, harassment, and intimidation in a
deliberate effort to hamper the work of UNSCOM in
eliminating Iraq’s ability to produce and deliver weapons
of mass destruction; and
Whereas recently the Government of Iraq has escalated its
policy of noncompliance and continues to breach in a ma-
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105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 308
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that candidates for
election for Federal office, the individuals working on their campaigns,
and persons involved with the financing of campaigns for election for
Federal office should obey all of the applicable laws, rules, and regula-
tions governing fundraising for such campaigns.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
NOVEMBER 5, 1997
Mr. HAYWORTH submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on House Oversight
RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that
candidates for election for Federal office, the individuals
working on their campaigns, and persons involved with
the financing of campaigns for election for Federal office
should obey all of the applicable laws, rules, and regula-
tions governing fundraising for such campaigns.
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that all candidates for election for Federal of-
fice, the individuals working on their campaigns, and all
persons involved with the financing of campaigns for elec-
tion for Federal office should obey all of the applicable
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laws, rules, and regulations governing fundraising for such
campaigns.
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House Calendar No. 130
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 309
[Report No. 105–386]
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2621) to extend trade authorities
procedures with respect to reciprocal trade agreements, and for other
purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
NOVEMBER 6, 1997
Mr. DREIER, 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 bill (H.R. 2621) to extend
trade authorities procedures with respect to reciprocal
trade agreements, and for other purposes.
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution
it shall be in order without intervention of any point of
order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 2621) to
extend trade authorities procedures with respect to recip-
rocal trade agreements, and for other purposes. The bill
shall be considered as read for amendment. The amend-
ment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the
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Committee on Ways and Means now printed in the bill,
modified by the amendments printed in the report of the
Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, shall
be considered as adopted. All points of order against the
bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall
be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, to final
passage without intervening motion except: (1) Two hours
of debate on the bill, as amended, which shall be equally
divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking mi-
nority member of the Committee on Ways and Means; and
(2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions.
House Calendar No. 130
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 309
[Report No. 105–386]
RESOLUTION
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2621)
to extend trade authorities procedures with re-
spect to reciprocal trade agreements, and for
other purposes.
NOVEMBER 6, 1997
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed
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the date specified in section 106(c) and inserting ‘‘Novem-
ber 2, 2000’’.
Passed the House of Representatives November 1,
2000.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
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105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 30
Repealing rule XLIX of the Rules of the House of Representatives relating
to the statutory limit on the public debt.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 9, 1997
Mr. SMITH of Michigan (for himself, Mr. HOEKSTRA, Mr. SHAYS, Mr.
HERGER, Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland, Mr. HAYWORTH, Mr. SAXTON,
Mr. STEARNS, and Mr. METCALF) submitted the following resolution;
which was referred to the Committee on Rules
RESOLUTION
Repealing rule XLIX of the Rules of the House of Represent-
atives relating to the statutory limit on the public debt.
Resolved, That rule XLIX of the Rules of the House
of Representatives is repealed.
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105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 310
Calling on the Emir of Kuwait to provide funds for research, diagnosis,
treatment, and compensation relating to injuries and illnesses suffered
by United States veterans who served in the Persian Gulf War.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
NOVEMBER 6, 1997
Mr. DUNCAN introduced the following resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on International Relations
RESOLUTION
Calling on the Emir of Kuwait to provide funds for research,
diagnosis, treatment, and compensation relating to inju-
ries and illnesses suffered by United States veterans
who served in the Persian Gulf War.
Whereas during the Persian Gulf War, 679,000 United
States forces fought to liberate Kuwait;
Whereas during the Persian Gulf War, United States forces
were exposed to low-level chemical warfare agents, pollu-
tion from blazing oil wells, and radioactive depleted ura-
nium toxic wastes;
Whereas 155,000 United States veterans of the Persian Gulf
War have sought medical care from the Department of
Veterans Affairs for conditions that may be attributable
to their Gulf War service;
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Whereas the Veterans of the Persian Gulf War Association
estimates that research, diagnosis, treatment, and com-
pensation for United States veterans of the Persian Gulf
War will exceed $1,000,000,000 per year during their
lifetimes;
Whereas due to the courage and sacrifice of United States
forces, Kuwait has been restored as a world leader in oil
production and per capita income; and
Whereas Mohammed Al-Sabah, Ambassador of Kuwait, has
failed to respond to congressional or public inquiries re-
garding compensation for United States veterans: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives calls on
Jabir Al-Sabah, Emir of Kuwait, to provide funds for re-
search, diagnosis, treatment, and compensation relating to
the injuries and illnesses suffered by United States veter-
ans who served in the Persian Gulf War, until funds for
such purposes can be obtained from Iraq.
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H. Res. 311
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
November 10 (legislative day, November 9), 1997.
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution it
shall be in order to consider in the House a joint resolution
waiving certain enrollment requirements with respect to cer-
tain specified bills of the One Hundred Fifth Congress. The
joint resolution shall be considered as read for amendment.
The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the
joint resolution to final passage without intervening motion
except: (1) One hour of debate equally divided and controlled
by the majority leader and the minority leader or their des-
ignees; and (2) one motion to commit.
SEC. 2. Upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be
in order to consider in the House a joint resolution appoint-
ing the day for the convening of the second session of the
One Hundred Fifth Congress. The joint resolution shall be
considered as read for amendment. The previous question
shall be considered as ordered on the joint resolution to final
passage without intervening motion except: (1) One hour of
debate equally divided and controlled by the majority leader
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and the minority leader or their designees; and (2) one mo-
tion to commit.
SEC. 3. The Speaker, the majority leader, and the mi-
nority leader may accept resignations and make appointments
to commissions, boards, and committees following the ad-
journment of the first session sine die as authorized by law
or by the House.
SEC. 4. A resolution providing that a committee of two
Members of the House be appointed to wait upon the Presi-
dent of the United States and inform him that the House of
Representatives has completed its business of the session and
is ready to adjourn, unless the President has some other com-
munication to make to them, is hereby adopted.
SEC. 5. A concurrent resolution providing that the two
Houses of Congress assemble in the Hall of the House of
Representatives on Tuesday, January 27, 1998, at 9 p.m.,
for the purpose of receiving such communication as the Presi-
dent of the United States shall be pleased to make to them
is hereby adopted.
SEC. 6. House Resolution 306 is laid on the table.
Attest:
Clerk.
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House Calendar No. 132
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 311
[Report No. 105–391]
Providing for consideration of certain resolutions in preparation for the
adjournment of the first session sine die.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
NOVEMBER 7, 1997
Ms. PRYCE, 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 certain resolutions in prepara-
tion for the adjournment of the first session sine die.
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution
it shall be in order to consider in the House a joint resolu-
tion waiving certain enrollment requirements with respect
to certain specified bills of the One Hundred Fifth Con-
gress. The joint resolution shall be considered as read for
amendment. The previous question shall be considered as
ordered on the joint resolution to final passage without
intervening motion except: (1) One hour of debate equally
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divided and controlled by the majority leader and the mi-
nority leader or their designees; and (2) one motion to
commit.
SEC. 2. Upon the adoption of this resolution it shall
be in order to consider in the House a joint resolution
appointing the day for the convening of the second session
of the One Hundred Fifth Congress. The joint resolution
shall be considered as read for amendment. The previous
question shall be considered as ordered on the joint resolu-
tion to final passage without intervening motion except:
(1) One hour of debate equally divided and controlled by
the majority leader and the minority leader or their des-
ignees; and (2) one motion to commit.
SEC. 3. The Speaker, the majority leader, and the
minority leader may accept resignations and make ap-
pointments to commissions, boards, and committees fol-
lowing the adjournment of the first session sine die as au-
thorized by law or by the House.
SEC. 4. A resolution providing that a committee of
two Members of the House be appointed to wait upon the
President of the United States and inform him that the
House of Representatives has completed its business of the
session and is ready to adjourn, unless the President has
some other communication to make to them, is hereby
adopted.
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SEC. 5. A concurrent resolution providing that the
two Houses of Congress assemble in the Hall of the House
of Representatives on Tuesday, January 27, 1998, at 9
p.m., for the purpose of receiving such communication as
the President of the United States shall be pleased to
make to them is hereby adopted.
SEC. 6. House Resolution 306 is laid on the table.
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105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 312
Urging the President to authorize the transfer of ownership of one of the
bells taken from the town of Balangiga on the island of Samar, Phil-
ippines, which are currently displayed at F.E. Warren Air Force Base,
to the people of the Philippines.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
NOVEMBER 7, 1997
Mr. UNDERWOOD (for himself, Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA, Mr.
FILNER, and Mrs. MINK of Hawaii) submitted the following resolution;
which was referred to the Committee on International Relations
RESOLUTION
Urging the President to authorize the transfer of ownership
of one of the bells taken from the town of Balangiga
on the island of Samar, Philippines, which are currently
displayed at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, to the people
of the Philippines.
Whereas the United States of America and the citizens of the
Republic of the Philippines have shared historic and po-
litical ties for over 100 years;
Whereas the acquisition of the Philippines in 1898 ushered
in unprecedented American influence in the affairs of the
Asia-Pacific region;
Whereas, at the onset of the acquisition of the Philippines,
armed conflict occurred between the Americans and the
Filipinos;
Whereas during the course of that conflict, a particularly
noteworthy incident occurred on the island of Samar in
1901;
Whereas that incident involved the ringing of the church bells
of the town of Balangiga on the island of Samar to signal
the outbreak of fighting;
Whereas units of the United States Armed Forces confiscated
the bells of Balangiga and brought them to the United
States as war trophies;
Whereas these units were stationed at Fort D.A. Russell in
Cheyenne, Wyoming, which subsequently became the cur-
rent F.E. Warren Air Force Base, where the bells of
Balangiga have since remained;
Whereas the acts of conflict and cruelty that surrounded the
bells of Balangiga are not consistent with the friendship
and cooperation that have been an integral part of the
relationship between the Republic of the Philippines and
the United States of America;
Whereas Filipino soldiers fought shoulder to shoulder with
American troops on the battlefields of World War II,
Korea, and Vietnam;
Whereas the bells of Balangiga should more properly serve as
a symbol of friendship and cooperation and not of unfor-
tunate misunderstanding and conflict;
Whereas the Republic of the Philippines has repeatedly re-
quested the return of the bells;
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panying this resolution shall be considered as adopted. All
points of order against the bill, as amended, are waived.
The previous question shall be considered as ordered on
the bill, as amended, to final passage without intervening
motion except: (1) one hour of debate on the bill, as
amended, which shall be equally divided and controlled by
the chairman and ranking minority member of the Com-
mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure; and (2) one
motion to commit with or without instructions.
Whereas a recent proposal provides a means for both coun-
tries to mutually share in the heritage that the bells of
Balangiga represent, enabling both countries to retain an
original and a duplicate bell;
Whereas 1998 is the centennial celebration of Philippine
independence; and
Whereas the United States holds supportable legal title to the
bells recognizable under international law and the United
States Government has final disposition over the bells of
Balangiga: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives urges
the President to authorize the transfer of ownership of one
of the bells taken from the town of Balangiga on the island
of Samar, Philippines, which are currently displayed at
F.E. Warren Air Force Base, to the people of the Phil-
ippines as a measure of friendship, good will, and coopera-
tion.
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H. Res. 314
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
November 12, 1997.
Resolved, That the requirement of clause 4(b) of rule XI
for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee
on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House is
waived with respect to any resolution reported from that com-
mittee before November 15, 1997, providing for consideration
or disposition of any of the following:
(1) A bill or joint resolution making general appro-
priations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1998,
any amendment thereto, any conference report thereon,
or any amendment reported in disagreement from a con-
ference thereon.
(2) A bill or joint resolution that includes provisions
making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 1998,
any amendment thereto, any conference report thereon,
or any amendment reported in disagreement from a con-
ference thereon.
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(3) The bill (H.R. 2621) to extend trade authorities
procedures with respect to reciprocal trade agreements,
and for other purposes.
(4) The bill (S. 1454) to provide a 6-month exten-
sion of highway, highway safety, and transit programs
pending enactment of a law reauthorizing the Intermodal
Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991.
SEC. 2. It shall be in order at any time before November
15, 1997, for the Speaker to entertain motions to suspend
the rules, provided that the object of any such motion is an-
nounced from the floor at least one hour before the motion
is offered. In scheduling the consideration of legislation under
this authority, the Speaker or his designee shall consult with
the minority leader or his designee.
Attest:
Clerk.
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House Calendar No. 133
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 314
[Report No. 105–394]
Waiving a requirement of clause 4(b) of rule XI with respect to consideration
of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules, and for
other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
NOVEMBER 8, 1997
Mr. LINDER, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following resolution;
which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
RESOLUTION
Waiving a requirement of clause 4(b) of rule XI with respect
to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the
Committee on Rules, and for other purposes.
Resolved, That the requirement of clause 4(b) of rule
XI for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the
Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to
the House is waived with respect to any resolution re-
ported from that committee before November 11, 1997,
providing for consideration or disposition of any of the fol-
lowing:
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(1) A bill or joint resolution making general ap-
propriations for the fiscal year ending September 30,
1998, any amendment thereto, any conference report
thereon, or any amendment reported in disagree-
ment from a conference thereon.
(2) A bill or joint resolution that includes provi-
sions making continuing appropriations for fiscal
year 1998, any amendment thereto, any conference
report thereon, or any amendment reported in dis-
agreement from a conference thereon.
(3) The bill (H.R. 2621) to extend trade au-
thorities procedures with respect to reciprocal trade
agreements, and for other purposes.
SEC. 2. It shall be in order at any time before Novem-
ber 11, 1997, for the Speaker to entertain motions to sus-
pend the rules, provided that the object of any such motion
is announced from the floor at least one hour before the
motion is offered. In scheduling the consideration of legis-
lation under this authority, the Speaker or his designee
shall consult with the minority leader or his designee.
House Calendar No. 133
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 314
[Report No. 105–394]
RESOLUTION
Waiving a requirement of clause 4(b) of rule XI
with respect to consideration of certain resolu-
tions reported from the Committee on Rules, and
for other purposes.
NOVEMBER 8, 1997
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed
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105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 315
Relating to a question of the privileges of the House.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
NOVEMBER 8, 1997
Mr. GEPHARDT submitted the following resolution; which was considered and
laid on the table
RESOLUTION
Relating to a question of the privileges of the House.
Whereas the election contest concerning the 46th District of
California should be dismissed as there is no credible evi-
dence to show that the outcome of the election is dif-
ferent than the election of Congresswoman Loretta
Sanchez;
Whereas State of California authorities should continue an
investigation into any questionable registration activities;
and
Whereas the Committee on House Oversight should examine
voter registration procedures: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the contest in the 46th District of
California is dismissed.
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House Calendar No. 135
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 319
[Report No. 105–400]
RESOLUTION
Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 738) to
reform the statutes relating to Amtrak, to au-
thorize appropriations for Amtrak, and for other
purposes.
NOVEMBER 9, 1997
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed