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House Calendar No. 250
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 776
[Report No. 108–754, Parts I and II] 
Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of Health 
and Human Services provide certain documents to the House of Rep-
resentatives relating to estimates and analyses of the cost of the Medicare 
prescription drug legislation. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 15, 2004
Mr. RANGEL (for himself, Mr. DINGELL, Mr. STARK, and Mr. BROWN of 
Ohio) submitted the following resolution; which was referred jointly to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce, and the Committee on Ways and 
Means, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the 
jurisdiction of the committees concerned 
OCTOBER 7, 2004
Reported adversely from the Committee on Ways and Means 
OCTOBER 8, 2004
Additional sponsor: Mr. FILNER
OCTOBER 8, 2004
Reported adversely from the Committee on Energy and Commerce, referred 
to the House Calendar, and ordered to be printed 
RESOLUTION 
Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Sec-
retary of Health and Human Services provide certain 
documents to the House of Representatives relating to
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tween employees of the executive branch and Mem-
bers of Congress or their staff. 
(4) Any communications (whether written or 
electronic) relating to such cost estimates or anal-
yses or their release to Members of Congress be-
tween employees of the executive branch and persons 
other than employees of the executive branch or leg-
islative branch. 
(b) As used in this resolution, the term ‘‘any version 
of the medicare prescription drug legislation’’ refers to any 
version of H.R. 1 or S. 1 (108th Congress), including the 
conference report on H.R. 1.
House Calendar No. 250
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 776
[Report No. 108–754, Parts I and II] 
RESOLUTION 
Of inquiry requesting the President and directing 
the Secretary of Health and Human Services 
provide certain documents to the House of Rep-
resentatives relating to estimates and analyses of 
the cost of the Medicare prescription drug legis-
lation. 
OCTOBER 8, 2004
Reported adversely from the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce, referred to the House Calendar, and or-
dered to be printed
H. Res. 778
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
September 29, 2004.
Whereas on August 21, 1904, renowned pianist and
bandleader William ‘‘Count’’ Basie was born in Red
Bank, New Jersey;
Whereas in 1924, William ‘‘Count’’ Basie moved to New
York City and, under the influence of James P. Johnson
and Thomas ‘‘Fats’’ Waller, learned the style of piano
known as stride piano, a contrasting constant beat from
the left hand with a melodious right hand;
Whereas in 1927, William ‘‘Count’’ Basie’s vibrant musical
career took off when he moved to Kansas City, Missouri,
and joined Walter Page’s Blue Devils Band;
Whereas William ‘‘Count’’ Basie joined the Bennie Morton
Band, and took over as bandleader in 1935, renaming
the band ‘‘Count Basie and his Cherry Blossom Orches-
tra’’;
Whereas Count Basie and his Cherry Blossom Orchestra dis-
banded, but eventually reformed as the ‘‘Count Basie Or-
chestra’’;
Whereas the Count Basie Orchestra dominated the realms of
jazz and swing for several decades;
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Whereas the music of William ‘‘Count’’ Basie and the Count
Basie Orchestra solidified the bond between the musical
fashion of jazz and the mournful sounds of the blues;
Whereas William ‘‘Count’’ Basie and the Count Basie Or-
chestra established swing as a predominant force in the
musical tastes of generations;
Whereas the music of William ‘‘Count’’ Basie maintained a
lightness and precision that has set the tone for modern
jazz accompanying styles;
Whereas William ‘‘Count’’ Basie perfected a style of piano
known as comping, a syncopated and highly precise style
of chords on the piano;
Whereas William ‘‘Count’’ Basie’s most famous pieces in-
cluded ‘‘One O’clock Jump’’, ‘‘Swingin’ the Blues’’,
‘‘Jumpin’ at the Woodside’’, ‘‘April in Paris’’, ‘‘Shiny
Stockings’’, and ‘‘Every Day I Have the Blues’’;
Whereas in 1983, William ‘‘Count’’ Basie was awarded an
American Jazz Masters Award by the National Endow-
ment for the Arts;
Whereas in 1984, in honor of William ‘‘Count’’ Basie’s ac-
complishments, an historic theater in his hometown of
Red Bank, New Jersey, was renamed the ‘‘Count Basie
Theatre’’;
Whereas in 1996, the United States Postal Service issued a
commemorative postage stamp in honor of William
‘‘Count’’ Basie;
Whereas the National Academy of Recording Arts and
Sciences awarded William ‘‘Count’’ Basie 9 Grammy
Awards throughout his career, as well as the Grammy
Trustees Award in 1981, and the Lifetime Achievement
Award in 2002; and
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Whereas William ‘‘Count’’ Basie passed away on April 26,
1984, leaving his music and the Count Basie Orchestra
as vivid reminders of his brilliant talent and influential
career: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) commemorates the 100th anniversary of the
birth of William ‘‘Count’’ Basie; and
(2) acknowledges the important contributions of
William ‘‘Count’’ Basie to jazz and swing music.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 778
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the birth of William ‘‘Count’’ Basie 
and acknowledging his important contributions to jazz and swing music. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 17, 2004
Mr. PALLONE (for himself, Ms. MCCARTHY of Missouri, and Mr. RANGEL) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
on Education and the Workforce 
RESOLUTION 
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Wil-
liam ‘‘Count’’ Basie and acknowledging his important 
contributions to jazz and swing music.
Whereas on August 21, 1904, renowned pianist and 
bandleader William ‘‘Count’’ Basie was born in Red 
Bank, New Jersey; 
Whereas in 1924, William ‘‘Count’’ Basie moved to New 
York City and, under the influence of James P. Johnson 
and Thomas ‘‘Fats’’ Waller, learned the style of piano 
known as stride piano, a contrasting constant beat from 
the left hand with a melodious right hand; 
Whereas in 1927, William ‘‘Count’’ Basie’s vibrant musical 
career took off when he moved to Kansas City, Missouri, 
and joined Walter Page’s Blue Devils Band;
•HRES 778 IH 
Whereas William ‘‘Count’’ Basie joined the Bennie Morton 
Band, and took over as bandleader in 1935, renaming 
the band ‘‘Count Basie and his Cherry Blossom Orches-
tra’’; 
Whereas Count Basie and his Cherry Blossom Orchestra dis-
banded, but eventually reformed as the ‘‘Count Basie Or-
chestra’’; 
Whereas the Count Basie Orchestra dominated the realms of 
jazz and swing for several decades; 
Whereas the music of William ‘‘Count’’ Basie and the Count 
Basie Orchestra solidified the bond between the musical 
fashion of jazz and the mournful sounds of the blues; 
Whereas William ‘‘Count’’ Basie and the Count Basie Or-
chestra established swing as a predominant force in the 
musical tastes of generations; 
Whereas the music of William ‘‘Count’’ Basie maintained a 
lightness and precision that has set the tone for modern 
jazz accompanying styles; 
Whereas William ‘‘Count’’ Basie perfected a style of piano 
known as comping, a syncopated and highly precise style 
of chords on the piano; 
Whereas William ‘‘Count’’ Basie’s most famous pieces in-
cluded ‘‘One O’clock Jump’’, ‘‘Swingin’ the Blues’’, 
‘‘Jumpin’ at the Woodside’’, ‘‘April in Paris’’, ‘‘Shiny 
Stockings’’, and ‘‘Every Day I Have the Blues’’; 
Whereas in 1983, William ‘‘Count’’ Basie was awarded an 
American Jazz Masters Award by the National Endow-
ment for the Arts; 
Whereas in 1984, in honor of William ‘‘Count’’ Basie’s ac-
complishments, an historic theater in his hometown of
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SEC. 2. LIMITATION. 
Amounts shall be available under this resolution for 
expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on 
January 3, 2003, and ending at midnight on March 31, 
2003. 
SEC. 3. VOUCHERS. 
Payments under this resolution shall be made on 
vouchers authorized by the Select Committee on Home-
land Security, signed by the chairman of such committee, 
and approved in the manner directed by the Committee 
on House Administration. 
SEC. 4. REGULATIONS. 
Amounts made available under this resolution shall 
be expended in accordance with regulations prescribed by 
the Committee on House Administration. 
SEC. 5. ADJUSTMENT AUTHORITY. 
The Committee on House Administration shall have 
authority to make adjustments in amounts under section 
1, if necessary to comply with an order of the President 
issued under section 254 of the Balanced Budget and 
Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 or to conform to 
any reduction in appropriations for the purposes of such 
section 1.
Æ
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Red Bank, New Jersey, was renamed the ‘‘Count Basie 
Theatre’’; 
Whereas in 1996, the United States Postal Service issued a 
commemorative postage stamp in honor of William 
‘‘Count’’ Basie; 
Whereas the National Academy of Recording Arts and 
Sciences awarded William ‘‘Count’’ Basie 9 Grammy 
Awards throughout his career, as well as the Grammy 
Trustees Award in 1981, and the Lifetime Achievement 
Award in 2002; and 
Whereas William ‘‘Count’’ Basie passed away on April 26, 
1984, leaving his music and the Count Basie Orchestra 
as vivid reminders of his brilliant talent and influential 
career: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) commemorates the 100th anniversary of the 
birth of William ‘‘Count’’ Basie; and 
(2) acknowledges the important contributions of 
William ‘‘Count’’ Basie to jazz and swing music.
Æ
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 779 
Celebrating the life of Joseph Irwin Miller of Columbus, Indiana. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 21, 2004 
Mr. HILL (for himself, Ms. CARSON of Indiana, and Mr. PENCE) submitted 
the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Govern-
ment Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Celebrating the life of Joseph Irwin Miller of Columbus, 
Indiana. 
Whereas Joseph Irwin Miller devoted his entire life to the 
welfare of his family, the employees of Cummins, Inc., 
and his community; 
Whereas Joseph Irwin Miller demonstrated his lifelong love 
of country by serving honorably and courageously in the 
United States Navy Air Corps during World War II; 
Whereas Joseph Irwin Miller’s prowess and integrity as a 
businessman fashioned Cummins, Inc., into a respected 
industry leader whose unyielding commitment to its em-
ployees and community established a superior legacy of 
excellence and civic stewardship which will endure for 
years to come;
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Whereas Joseph Irwin Miller was instrumental in trans-
forming the place of his birth, Columbus, Indiana, into 
a thriving center for architecture and the arts; 
Whereas Joseph Irwin Miller gave unselfishly his time and 
treasure to numerous causes and foundations dear to his 
ideals through his role as trusted advisor and generous 
philanthropist; 
Whereas Joseph Irwin Miller was a respected counselor to 
leaders at home and abroad, and made immeasurable 
contributions to the advancement of human rights every-
where; and 
Whereas Joseph Irwin Miller will be remembered as a loving 
husband to his wife Xenia, a devoted father to his 5 chil-
dren, and caring grandfather to his 10 grandchildren: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, that the House of Representatives— 
(1) has learned with profound sorrow of the 
death of Joseph Irwin Miller on August 16, 2004, 
and extends its condolences to the Miller family, es-
pecially his wife Xenia, and his children Margaret, 
Catherine, Elizabeth, Hugh, and William; 
(2) expresses its profound gratitude to Joseph 
Irwin Miller for the services that he rendered to the 
Nation in the Navy; 
(3) recognizes Joseph Irwin Miller’s distin-
guished achievements in industry, his contributions 
to the world of architecture, his promotion of the
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arts and humanities, and his advancement of human 
rights; and 
(4) recognizes with respect Joseph Irwin Mil-
ler’s integrity and guidance as a leader, his treat-
ment of his fellow citizens with grace and humility, 
and his loyalty, contributions, and service to the City 
of Columbus, the State of Indiana and the United 
States of America. 
Æ
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 77
Providing amounts for interim expenses of the Select Committee on Homeland 
Security in the first session of the One Hundred Eighth Congress. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 13, 2003
Mr. NEY (for himself, Mr. LARSON of Connecticut, Mr. COX, and Mr. TURNER 
of Texas) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on House Administration 
FEBRUARY 13, 2003
Committee on House Administration discharged; which was considered and 
agreed to 
RESOLUTION 
Providing amounts for interim expenses of the Select Com-
mittee on Homeland Security in the first session of the 
One Hundred Eighth Congress.
Resolved, 
SECTION 1. INTERIM EXPENSES OF THE SELECT COM-
MITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY. 
For interim expenses of the Select Committee on 
Homeland Security, there shall be paid out of the applica-
ble accounts of the House of Representatives not more 
than $700,000.
IA 
115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. J. RES. 85 
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States limiting 
the number of terms Senators and Representatives may serve. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 1, 2017 
Mr. GALLAGHER (for himself and Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana) submitted 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 limiting the number of terms Senators and Rep-
resentatives may serve. 
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 
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House Calendar No. 225 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 780 
[Report No. 108–692] 
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to 
consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 21, 2004 
Mr. REYNOLDS, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following resolu-
tion; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed 
RESOLUTION 
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with 
respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported 
from the Committee on Rules. 
Resolved, That the requirement of clause 6(a) of rule 
XIII 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 on the legislative day of September 22, 2004, pro-
viding for consideration or disposition of a conference re-
port to accompany the bill (H.R. 1308) to amend the In-
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ternal Revenue Code of 1986 to accelerate the increase 
in the refundability of the child tax credit, and for other 
purposes.
House Calendar No. 225 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 780 
[Report No. 108–692] 
RESOLUTION 
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII 
with respect to consideration of certain resolu-
tions reported from the Committee on Rules. 
SEPTEMBER 21, 2004 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed
H. Res. 781
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
September 22, 2004.
Resolved, That at any time after the adoption of this res-
olution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule
XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the
Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of
the bill (H.R. 2028) to amend title 28, United States Code,
with respect to the jurisdiction of Federal courts inferior to
the Supreme Court over certain cases and controversies in-
volving the Pledge of Allegiance. The first reading of the bill
shall be dispensed with. All points of order against consider-
ation of the bill 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 the Judiciary. After general debate the bill
shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute
rule. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for
the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the
amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the
Committee on the Judiciary now printed in the bill. The com-
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mittee amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be con-
sidered as read. All points of order against the committee
amendment in the nature of a substitute are waived. No
amendment to the committee amendment in the nature of a
substitute shall be in order except those printed in the report
of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution.
Each such amendment may be offered only in the order
printed in the report, may be offered only by a Member des-
ignated in the report, shall be considered as read, shall be de-
batable for the time specified in the report equally divided
and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, shall not
be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a de-
mand for division of the question in the House or in the
Committee of the Whole. All points of order against such
amendments are waived. 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 adopted. Any Member may demand a separate vote in
the House on any amendment adopted in the Committee of
the Whole to the bill or to the committee amendment in the
nature of a substitute. The previous question shall be consid-
ered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final
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ending September 30, 2005, and for other purposes. The 
first reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. All points 
of order against the bill and against its consideration are 
waived. General debate shall be confined to the bill and 
shall not exceed 90 minutes with one hour equally divided 
and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority 
member of the Committee on Appropriations and 30 min-
utes equally divided and controlled by the chairman and 
ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and 
Means. After general debate the bill shall be considered 
for amendment under the five-minute rule. During consid-
eration 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 amend-
ment has caused it to be printed in the portion of the Con-
gressional Record designated for that purpose in clause 
8 of rule XVIII. Amendments so printed shall be consid-
ered as read. 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 
adopted. The previous question shall be considered as or-
dered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage 
without intervening motion except one motion to recommit 
with or without instructions.
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passage without intervening motion except one motion to re-
commit with or without instructions.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 783 
Recognizing Jerry J. Jasinowski on the occasion of his retirement from 
the presidency of the National Association of Manufacturers. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 21, 2004 
Mr. HOUGHTON submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing Jerry J. Jasinowski on the occasion of his retire-
ment from the presidency of the National Association 
of Manufacturers. 
Whereas Jerry J. Jasinowski is retiring from the National 
Association of Manufacturers after nearly 15 years as 
president; 
Whereas Mr. Jasinowski began his career as a factory work-
er, making farm equipment, air conditioners, and auto-
mobiles; 
Whereas Mr. Jasinowski served from 1962 to 1972 in the Air 
Force, from 1972 to 1976 as senior research economist 
for the Joint Economic Committee of the Congress, and 
from 1977 to 1980 as Assistant Secretary for Policy in 
the Department of Commerce;
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Whereas Mr. Jasinowski became president of the National 
Association of Manufacturers on January 2, 1990, and 
led that organization during one of the Nation’s most 
turbulent decades for manufacturers; 
Whereas Mr. Jasinowski is a leader in the high-tech revolu-
tion that is transforming all facets of American manufac-
turing; 
Whereas Mr. Jasinowski is widely known as an advocate of 
increasing the commitment of the business community 
and the Nation to worker empowerment, education, and 
training; and 
Whereas Mr. Jasinowski is a noted commentator on the dy-
namic trends in American industry, about which he has 
written extensively: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That on the occasion of his retirement from 
the presidency of the National Association of Manufactur-
ers, the House of Representatives recognizes Jerry J. 
Jasinowski for— 
(1) his work on behalf of American manufac-
turing; and 
(2) his outstanding leadership in improving the 
quality of American manufacturing. 
Æ
H. Res. 785
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
September 23, 2004.
Resolved, That the requirement of clause 6(a) of rule
XIII for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Com-
mittee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House
is waived with respect to any resolution reported on the legis-
lative day of September 23, 2004, providing for consideration
or disposition of a conference report to accompany the bill
(H.R. 1308) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to
accelerate the increase in the refundability of the child tax
credit, and for other purposes.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
House Calendar No. 227 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 785 
[Report No. 108–695] 
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to 
consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 22, 2004 
Mr. REYNOLDS, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following resolu-
tion; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed 
RESOLUTION 
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with 
respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported 
from the Committee on Rules. 
Resolved, That the requirement of clause 6(a) of rule 
XIII 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 on the legislative day of September 23, 2004, pro-
viding for consideration or disposition of a conference re-
port to accompany the bill (H.R. 1308) to amend the In-
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SEC. 2. If the Committee of the Whole rises and re-
ports that it has come to no resolution on the bill, then 
on the next legislative day the House shall, immediately 
after the third daily order of business under clause 1 of 
rule XIV, resolve into the Committee of the Whole for fur-
ther consideration of the bill. 
Æ
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ternal Revenue Code of 1986 to accelerate the increase 
in the refundability of the child tax credit, and for other 
purposes.
House Calendar No. 227 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 785 
[Report No. 108–695] 
RESOLUTION 
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII 
with respect to consideration of certain resolu-
tions reported from the Committee on Rules. 
SEPTEMBER 22, 2004 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed