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House Calendar No. 199
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 453
[Report No. 105–563]
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 78) proposing
an amendment to the Constitution of the United States restoring reli-
gious freedom.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 3, 1998
Mrs. MYRICK, 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 joint resolution (H.J. Res.
78) proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the
United States restoring religious freedom.
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution
it shall be in order to consider in the House the joint reso-
lution (H.J. Res. 78) proposing an amendment to the Con-
stitution of the United States restoring religious freedom.
The joint resolution shall be considered as read for amend-
ment. The amendment in the nature of a substitute rec-
ommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now printed
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are waived. The conference report shall be considered as
read.
House Calendar No. 197
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 449
[Report No. 105–552]
RESOLUTION
Waiving points of order against the conference re-
port to accompany the bill (H.R. 2400) to au-
thorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway
safety programs, and transit programs, and for
other purposes.
MAY 22, 1998
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed
IV
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 44
Designating minority membership on certain standing committees of the
House.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 10, 1997
Mr. UNDERWOOD 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
he is hereby, elected to the following standing committee
of the House of Representatives:
COMMITTEE ON STANDARDS OF OFFICIAL CONDUCT:
Mr. Berman.
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H. Res. 450
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
June 3, 1998.
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. 3433) to amend the
Social Security Act to establish a Ticket to Work and Self-
Sufficiency Program in the Social Security Administration to
provide beneficiaries with disabilities meaningful opportuni-
ties to return to work and to extend Medicare coverage for
such beneficiaries, and to amend the Internal Revenue Code
of 1986 to provide a tax credit for impairment-related work
expenses. The bill shall be considered as read for amendment.
The amendment recommended by the Committee on Ways
and Means now printed in the bill shall be considered as
adopted, modified by the amendment printed in the report of
the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. The
previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill,
as amended, and on any further amendment thereto to final
passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of
debate on the bill, as amended, equally divided and controlled
•HRES 450 EH
by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Com-
mittee on Ways and Means; (2) a further amendment printed
in the Congressional Record pursuant to clause 6 of rule
XXIII, if offered by Representative Rangel of New York or
his designee, which shall be considered as read and shall be
separately debatable for one hour equally divided and con-
trolled by the proponent and an opponent; and (3) one mo-
tion to recommit with or without instructions.
Attest:
Clerk.
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House Calendar No. 198
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 450
[Report No. 105–553]
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3433) to amend the Social
Security Act to establish a Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Program
in the Social Security Administration to provide beneficiaries with disabil-
ities meaningful opportunities to return to work and to extend Medicare
coverage for such beneficiaries, and to amend the Internal Revenue
Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit for impairment-related work ex-
penses.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MAY 22, 1998
Mrs. MYRICK, 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. 3433) to amend
the Social Security Act to establish a Ticket to Work
and Self-Sufficiency Program in the Social Security Ad-
ministration to provide beneficiaries with disabilities
meaningful opportunities to return to work and to extend
Medicare coverage for such beneficiaries, and to amend
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax
credit for impairment-related work expenses.
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divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent;
and (3) one motion to recommit with or without instruc-
tions.
House Calendar No. 198
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 450
[Report No. 105–553]
RESOLUTION
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3433)
to amend the Social Security Act to establish a
Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Program in
the Social Security Administration to provide
beneficiaries with disabilities meaningful opportu-
nities to return to work and to extend Medicare
coverage for such beneficiaries, and to amend the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax
credit for impairment-related work expenses.
MAY 22, 1998
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed
IV
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 451
Congratulating the Chicago Board of Trade and the city of Chicago, Illinois,
on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the
Chicago Board of Trade.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 3, 1998
Mr. DAVIS of Illinois submitted the following resolution; which was referred
to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight
RESOLUTION
Congratulating the Chicago Board of Trade and the city
of Chicago, Illinois, on the occasion of the 150th anniver-
sary of the establishment of the Chicago Board of Trade.
Whereas in 1998 the Chicago Board of Trade is observing
the 150th anniversary of its establishment;
Whereas the Chicago Board of Trade has made essential con-
tributions to financial growth in Chicago, Illinois, and in
the Nation;
Whereas futures markets were developed by finance pioneers
in Chicago and today Chicago remains the commercial
crossroads of the world;
Whereas the Chicago Board of Trade is the oldest and larg-
est futures and options exchange and is continuing its
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traditions of innovation, service, and leadership in global
finance;
Whereas the accomplishments of the Chicago Board of Trade
during the past 150 years include such major achieve-
ments as inventing grain futures, founding the premier
trade clearing system in the world, launching the first
stock options exchange, developing the first interest rate
futures, advancing the use of technology with an elec-
tronic trading system, and constructing the largest and
most technologically advanced trading floor in the world;
Whereas the Chicago Board of Trade and its members have
achieved success while adhering to the highest standards
of uncompromising integrity; and
Whereas the Chicago Board of Trade will continue to be a
leader among the financial institutions of the world into
the next millennium: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) congratulates the Chicago Board of Trade
and the city of Chicago, Illinois, on the occasion of
the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the
Chicago Board of Trade; and
(2) urges the Chicago Board of Trade to con-
tinue its innovation, service, and leadership into the
next millennium.
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H. Res. 452
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
June 22, 1998.
Whereas the United States Postal Service has realized a cu-
mulative net income of approximately $5,800,000,000
during the past three and one-half fiscal years;
Whereas the national rate of inflation has declined substan-
tially during that time;
Whereas the postal customers and taxpayers of the United
States deserve to share in the recent financial gains of
the Postal Service;
Whereas any increase in postage rates affects every citizen,
resident, and business in the United States, and is espe-
cially harmful to individuals living on low or fixed in-
comes;
Whereas the Postal Rate Commission issued a recommended
decision on May 11, 1998, that proposes, among other
things, increases in certain postage rates;
Whereas it has been estimated that the proposed rate in-
crease for first-class mail would increase the annual reve-
nue 
of 
the 
Postal 
Service 
by 
approximately
$1,000,000,000; and
Whereas the Board of Governors of the Postal Service is ex-
pected to meet in June 1998 to act upon the rec-
ommended decision: Now, therefore, be it
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Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Represent-
atives that the Board of Governors of the United States Post-
al Service should reject the recommended decision issued by
the Postal Rate Commission on May 11, 1998, to the extent
that it provides for any increase in postage rates.
Attest:
Clerk.
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105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 452
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Board of
Governors of the United States Postal Service should reject the rec-
ommended decision issued by the Postal Rate Commission on May 11,
1998, to the extent that it provides for any increase in postage rates.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 3, 1998
Mr. LATHAM submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on Government Reform and Oversight
RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that
the Board of Governors of the United States Postal
Service should reject the recommended decision issued
by the Postal Rate Commission on May 11, 1998, to
the extent that it provides for any increase in postage
rates.
Whereas the United States Postal Service has realized a cu-
mulative net income of approximately $5,800,000,000
during the past three and one-half fiscal years;
Whereas the national rate of inflation has declined substan-
tially during that time;
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Whereas the postal customers and taxpayers of the United
States deserve to share in the recent financial gains of
the Postal Service;
Whereas any increase in postage rates affects every citizen,
resident, and business in the United States, and is espe-
cially harmful to individuals living on low or fixed in-
comes;
Whereas the Postal Rate Commission issued a recommended
decision on May 11, 1998, that proposes, among other
things, increases in certain postage rates;
Whereas it has been estimated that the proposed rate in-
crease for first-class mail would increase the annual reve-
nue 
of 
the 
Postal 
Service 
by 
approximately
$1,000,000,000; and
Whereas the Board of Governors of the Postal Service is ex-
pected to meet in June 1998 to act upon the rec-
ommended decision: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that the Board of Governors of the United
States Postal Service should reject the recommended deci-
sion issued by the Postal Rate Commission on May 11,
1998, to the extent that it provides for any increase in
postage rates.
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H. Res. 453
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
June 4, 1998.
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution it
shall be in order to consider in the House the joint resolution
(H.J. Res. 78) proposing an amendment to the Constitution
of the United States restoring religious freedom. The joint
resolution shall be considered as read for amendment. The
amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the
Committee on the Judiciary now printed in the joint resolu-
tion shall be considered as adopted. The previous question
shall be considered as ordered on the joint resolution, as
amended, and on any further amendment thereto to final
passage without intervening motion except: (1) two hours of
debate on the joint resolution, as amended, equally divided
and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member
of the Committee on the Judiciary; (2) the further amend-
ment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accom-
panying this resolution, which may be offered only by the
Member designated in the report, shall be considered as read,
and shall be separately debatable for one hour equally divided
•HRES 453 EH
and controlled by the proponent and an opponent; and (3)
one motion to recommit with or without instructions.
Attest:
Clerk.
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in the joint resolution shall be considered as adopted. The
previous question shall be considered as ordered on the
joint resolution, as amended, and on any further amend-
ment thereto to final passage without intervening motion
except: (1) two hours of debate on the joint resolution,
as amended, equally divided and controlled by the chair-
man and ranking minority member of the Committee on
the Judiciary; (2) the further amendment printed in the
report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this reso-
lution, which may be offered only by the Member des-
ignated in the report, shall be considered as read, and
shall be separately debatable for one hour equally divided
and controlled by the proponent and an opponent; and (3)
one motion to recommit with or without instructions.
House Calendar No. 199
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 453
[Report No. 105–563]
RESOLUTION
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution
(H.J. Res. 78) proposing an amendment to the
Constitution of the United States restoring reli-
gious freedom.
JUNE 3, 1998
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed
H. Res. 454
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
June 4, 1998.
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution it
shall be in order to consider in the House the resolution (H.
Con. Res. 285) expressing the sense of the Congress that the
President of the United States should reconsider his decision
to be formally received in Tiananmen Square by the Govern-
ment of the People’s Republic of China. The resolution shall
be considered as read for amendment. The previous question
shall be considered as ordered on the resolution to final adop-
tion without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of de-
bate on the resolution equally divided and controlled by the
Majority Leader or his designee and a Member opposed to
the resolution; and (2) one motion to recommit.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
House Calendar No. 200
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 454
[Report No. 105–564]
Providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 285)
expressing the sense of the Congress that the President of the United
States should reconsider his decision to be formally received in
Tiananmen Square by the Government of the People’s Republic of China.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 3, 1998
Mrs. MYRICK, 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 concurrent resolution (H.
Con. Res. 285) expressing the sense of the Congress
that the President of the United States should reconsider
his decision to be formally received in Tiananmen Square
by the Government of the People’s Republic of China.
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution
it shall be in order to consider in the House the resolution
(H. Con. Res. 285) expressing the sense of the Congress
that the President of the United States should reconsider
his decision to be formally received in Tiananmen Square
HRES 454 RH
by the Government of the People’s Republic of China. The
resolution shall be considered as read for amendment. The
previous question shall be considered as ordered on the
resolution to final adoption without intervening motion ex-
cept: (1) one hour of debate on the resolution equally di-
vided and controlled by the Majority Leader or his des-
ignee and a Member opposed to the resolution; and (2)
one motion to recommit.
House Calendar No. 200
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 454
[Report No. 105–564]
RESOLUTION
Providing for consideration of the concurrent reso-
lution (H. Con. Res. 285) expressing the sense of
the Congress that the President of the United
States should reconsider his decision to be for-
mally received in Tiananmen Square by the Gov-
ernment of the People’s Republic of China.
JUNE 3, 1998
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed
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Senate amendments thereto, and to consider in the House
a single motion offered by the chairman of the Committee
on International Relations or his designee that the House
concur in each of the Senate amendments. The Senate
amendments and the motion shall be considered as read.
The motion shall be debatable for one hour equally divided
and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority
member of the Committee on International Relations. The
previous question shall be considered as ordered on the
motion to final adoption without intervening motion or de-
mand for division of the question.
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random number generation program that ensures
that every individual in a pool described in clause
3(c) has the same chance of being selected for an
initial random drug test as every other individual in
the pool.
‘‘(f) The term ‘random drug test’ means a test
conducted for the purpose of detecting the illegal use
of controlled substances which is conducted on a
periodic basis without advance notice and without
individualized suspicion.’’.
(b) PARTICIPATION IN PROGRAM AS CONDITION OF
ACCESS TO HOUSE CHAMBER.—Rule XXXII of the Rules
of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at
the end the following new clause:
‘‘6. No officer or employee of the House of Represent-
atives may be entitled to admission to the Hall of the
House or rooms leading thereto unless such individual par-
ticipates in the program established pursuant to rule LII
for testing for illegal use of controlled substances.’’.
(c) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Rule I of the Rules
of the House of Representatives is amended by striking
clause 13.
(d) SEVERABILITY OF PROVISIONS.—If any provision
of rule LII of the Rules of the House of Representatives
(as added by subsection (a)) or clause 6 of rule XXXII
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of the Rules of the House of Representatives (as added
by subsection (b)), or the application of such a provision
to any person or circumstance, is held to be unconstitu-
tional, the remainder of rule LII or clause 6 of rule XXXII
(as the case may be), and the application of the provision
to any person or circumstance, shall not be affected by
the holding.
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H. Res. 457
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
June 9, 1998.
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall
be in order to take from the Speaker’s table the bill (H.R.
2709) to impose certain sanctions on foreign persons who
transfer items contributing to Iran’s efforts to acquire, de-
velop, or produce ballistic missiles, with the Senate amend-
ments thereto, and to consider in the House a single motion
offered by the chairman of the Committee on International
Relations or his designee that the House concur in each of
the Senate amendments. The Senate amendments and the
motion shall be considered as read. The motion shall be de-
batable for one hour equally divided and controlled by the
chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on
International Relations. The previous question shall be con-
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sidered as ordered on the motion to final adoption without in-
tervening motion or demand for division of the question.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
House Calendar No. 202
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 457
[Report No. 105–566]
Providing for the consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R.
2709) to impose certain sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items
contributing to Iran’s efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic
missiles.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 4, 1998
Mr. GOSS, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following resolution;
which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
RESOLUTION
Providing for the consideration of the Senate amendments
to the bill (H.R. 2709) to impose certain sanctions on
foreign persons who transfer items contributing to Iran’s
efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles.
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it
shall be in order to take from the Speaker’s table the bill
(H.R. 2709) to impose certain sanctions on foreign per-
sons who transfer items contributing to Iran’s efforts to
acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles, with the
House Calendar No. 202
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 457
[Report No. 105–566]
RESOLUTION
Providing for the consideration of the Senate
amendments to the bill (H.R. 2709) to impose
certain sanctions on foreign persons who transfer
items contributing to Iran’s efforts to acquire,
develop, or produce ballistic missiles.
JUNE 4, 1998
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed
H. Res. 458
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
June 18, 1998.
Resolved, That during further consideration of the bill
(H.R. 2183) to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of
1971 to reform the financing of campaigns for elections for
Federal office, and for other purposes, in the Committee of
the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to
House Resolution 442, all points of order against each
amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules
accompanying this resolution are waived if the amendment is
offered by a Member designated in the report. An amendment
so offered shall be considered as read.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
House Calendar No. 203
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 458
[Report No. 105–567]
Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 2183) to amend the
Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to reform the financing of
campaigns for elections for Federal office, and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 4, 1998
Mr. LINDER, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following resolution;
which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
RESOLUTION
Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 2183)
to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971
to reform the financing of campaigns for elections for
Federal office, and for other purposes.
Resolved, That during further consideration of the bill
(H.R. 2183) to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act
of 1971 to reform the financing of campaigns for elections
for Federal office, and for other purposes, in the Commit-
tee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant
to House Resolution 442, all points of order against each
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amendment printed in the report of the Committee on
Rules accompanying this resolution are waived if the
amendment is offered by a Member designated in the re-
port. An amendment so offered shall be considered as
read.
House Calendar No. 203
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 458
[Report No. 105–567]
RESOLUTION
Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R.
2183) to amend the Federal Election Campaign
Act of 1971 to reform the financing of cam-
paigns for elections for Federal office, and for
other purposes.
JUNE 4, 1998
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed