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106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 86
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
MARCH 9, 2000
Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
JOINT RESOLUTION
Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Korean War and
the service by members of the Armed Forces during
such war, and for other purposes.
Whereas on June 25, 1950, Communist North Korea invaded
South Korea with approximately 90,000 troops, thereby
initiating the Korean War;
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Whereas on June 27, 1950, President Harry S Truman or-
dered military intervention in Korea;
Whereas approximately 5,720,000 members of the Armed
Forces served during the Korean War to defeat the
spread of communism in Korea and throughout the
world;
Whereas casualties of the United States during the Korean
War included 54,260 dead (of whom 33,665 were battle
deaths), 92,134 wounded, and 8,176 listed as missing in
action or prisoners of war; and
Whereas service by members of the Armed Forces in the Ko-
rean War should never be forgotten: Now, therefore, be
it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the Congress—
(1) recognizes the historic significance of the
50th anniversary of the Korean War;
(2) expresses the gratitude of the people of the
United States to the members of the Armed Forces
who served in the Korean War;
(3) honors the memory of service members who
paid the ultimate price for the cause of freedom, in-
cluding those who remain unaccounted for; and
(4) calls upon the President to issue a
proclamation—
(A) recognizing the 50th anniversary of the
Korean War and the sacrifices of the members
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of the Armed Forces who served and fought in
Korea to defeat the spread of communism; and
(B) calling upon the people of the United
States to observe such anniversary with appro-
priate ceremonies and activities.
Passed the House of Representatives March 8,
2000.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
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Calendar No. 501
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 86
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
MARCH 9, 2000
Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
APRIL 12, 2000
Reported by Mr. HATCH, without amendment
JOINT RESOLUTION
Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Korean War and
the service by members of the Armed Forces during
such war, and for other purposes.
Whereas on June 25, 1950, Communist North Korea invaded
South Korea with approximately 90,000 troops, thereby
initiating the Korean War;
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Whereas on June 27, 1950, President Harry S Truman or-
dered military intervention in Korea;
Whereas approximately 5,720,000 members of the Armed
Forces served during the Korean War to defeat the
spread of communism in Korea and throughout the
world;
Whereas casualties of the United States during the Korean
War included 54,260 dead (of whom 33,665 were battle
deaths), 92,134 wounded, and 8,176 listed as missing in
action or prisoners of war; and
Whereas service by members of the Armed Forces in the Ko-
rean War should never be forgotten: Now, therefore, be
it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the Congress—
(1) recognizes the historic significance of the
50th anniversary of the Korean War;
(2) expresses the gratitude of the people of the
United States to the members of the Armed Forces
who served in the Korean War;
(3) honors the memory of service members who
paid the ultimate price for the cause of freedom, in-
cluding those who remain unaccounted for; and
(4) calls upon the President to issue a
proclamation—
(A) recognizing the 50th anniversary of the
Korean War and the sacrifices of the members
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106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 87
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding
regulations on the amounts of expenditures of personal funds made
by candidates for election for public office.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 8, 2000
Mr. LEACH introduced 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 regarding regulations on the amounts of expendi-
tures of personal funds made by candidates for election
for public office.
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
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States within seven years after the date of its submission
for ratification:
‘‘ARTICLE —
‘‘SECTION 1. Congress and the several States may
enact laws regulating the amounts of expenditures a can-
didate for elective public office may make from personal
funds of the candidate or members of the candidate’s im-
mediate family, including personal loans.’’.
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106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 88
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to make
eligible for the Office of President a person who has been a United
States citizen for twenty years.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 29, 2000
Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts introduced 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 to make eligible for the Office of President a
person who has been a United States citizen for twenty
years.
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
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States within seven years after the date of its submission
for ratification:
‘‘ARTICLE —
‘‘A person who is a citizen of the United States, who
has been for twenty years a citizen of the United States,
and who is otherwise eligible to the Office of President,
is not ineligible to that Office by reason of not being a
native born citizen of the United States.’’
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106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 89
Withdrawing the approval of the United States from the Agreement
establishing the World Trade Organization.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 1, 2000
Mr. PAUL (for himself, Mr. DUNCAN, Mr. ROHRABACHER, Mr. TAYLOR of
Mississippi, Mr. METCALF, and Mr. HUNTER) introduced the following
joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and
Means
JOINT RESOLUTION
Withdrawing the approval of the United States from the
Agreement establishing the World Trade Organization.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the Congress withdraws its approval, provided under
section 101(a) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act, of
the WTO Agreement as defined in section 2(9) of that
Act.
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‘‘ARTICLE —
‘‘SECTION 1. All citizens of the United States shall
enjoy the right to an education of equal high quality.
‘‘SECTION 2. The Congress shall have power to imple-
ment this article by appropriate legislation.’’.
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106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 8
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to permit
the Congress to limit contributions and expenditures in elections for
Federal office.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 6, 1999
Mr. ENGEL introduced 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 to permit the Congress to limit contributions and
expenditures in elections for Federal office.
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
for ratification:
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‘‘ARTICLE —
‘‘SECTION 1. The Congress shall have the power to
set limits on expenditures made by individuals or entities
in support of or in opposition to the nomination or election
of any person to Federal office.
‘‘SECTION 2. The Congress shall have the power to
set limits on contributions made by individuals or entities
in support of or in opposition to the nomination or election
of any person to Federal office.
‘‘SECTION 3. The Congress shall have the power to
enforce by legislation the provision of this article.’’.
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106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 90
Withdrawing the approval of the United States from the Agreement
establishing the World Trade Organization.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 6, 2000
Mr. PAUL (for himself, Mr. DUNCAN, Mr. ROHRABACHER, Mr. TAYLOR of
Mississippi, Mr. METCALF, and Mr. HUNTER) introduced the following
joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and
Means
JOINT RESOLUTION
Withdrawing the approval of the United States from the
Agreement establishing the World Trade Organization.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the Congress withdraws its approval, provided under
section 101(a) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act, of
the WTO Agreement as defined in section 2(9) of that
Act.
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Union Calendar No. 376
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 90
[Report No. 106–672]
Withdrawing the approval of the United States from the Agreement
establishing the World Trade Organization.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 6, 2000
Mr. PAUL (for himself, Mr. DUNCAN, Mr. ROHRABACHER, Mr. TAYLOR of
Mississippi, Mr. METCALF, and Mr. HUNTER) introduced the following
joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and
Means
JUNE 12, 2000
Additional sponsors: Mrs. CHENOWETH-HAGE, Mr. NORWOOD, Mr. NEY, Mr.
COBURN, and Mr. TRAFICANT
Deleted sponsor: Mr. ROHRABACHER (added March 6, 2000; deleted March
9, 2000)
JUNE 12, 2000
Reported adversely from the Committee on Ways and Means, committed to
the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and or-
dered to be printed
JOINT RESOLUTION
Withdrawing the approval of the United States from the
Agreement establishing the World Trade Organization.
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Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the Congress withdraws its approval, provided under
section 101(a) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act, of
the WTO Agreement as defined in section 2(9) of that
Act.
Union Calendar No. 376
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 90
[Report No. 106–672]
JOINT RESOLUTION
Withdrawing the approval of the United States
from the Agreement establishing the World
Trade Organization.
JUNE 12, 2000
Reported adversely from the Committee on Ways and
Means, committed to the Committee of the Whole
House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be
printed
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106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 91
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United
States.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 16, 2000
Mr. JENKINS introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to
the Committee on the Judiciary
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution
of the United States.
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
for ratification:
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‘‘ARTICLE —
‘‘SECTION 1. Total expenditures for any fiscal year
shall not exceed total revenues for that fiscal year, unless
three-fifths of the whole number of each House of Con-
gress shall provide by law for a specific excess of expendi-
tures over revenues by a rollcall vote.
‘‘SECTION 2. The Congress may waive the provisions
of this article for any fiscal year in which a declaration
of war is in effect. The provisions of this article may be
waived for any fiscal year in which the United States is
engaged in military conflict which causes an imminent and
serious military threat to national security and is so de-
clared by a joint resolution, adopted by a majority of the
whole number of each House, which becomes law.
‘‘SECTION 3. The Congress shall enforce and imple-
ment this article by appropriate legislation, which may rely
on estimates of outlays and receipts.
‘‘SECTION 4. Total revenues shall include all receipts
of the United States Government except those derived
from borrowing. Total expenditures shall include all out-
lays of the United States Government except for those for
repayment of debt principal.
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‘‘SECTION 5. This article shall take effect beginning
with the second fiscal year beginning after its ratifica-
tion.’’.
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106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 92
Providing for the reappointment of Manuel L. Iban˜ez as a citizen regent
of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 6, 2000
Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas (for himself and Mr. REGULA) introduced the
following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House
Administration
JOINT RESOLUTION
Providing for the reappointment of Manuel L. Iban˜ez as
a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithso-
nian Institution.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, in accordance with section 5581 of the Revised Stat-
utes of the United States (20 U.S.C. 43), the vacancy on
the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, in
the class other than Members of Congress, occurring by
reason of the expiration of the term of Manuel L. Iban˜ez
of Texas on May 4, 2000, is filled by the reappointment
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ROHRABACHER, Mrs. ROUKEMA, Mr. ROYCE, Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin,
Mr. RYUN of Kansas, Mr. SALMON, Mr. SANFORD, Mr. SAXTON, Mr.
SCARBOROUGH, Mr. SCHAFFER, Mr. SENSENBRENNER, Mr. SHADEGG,
Mr. SHERWOOD, Mr. SHIMKUS, Mr. SHOWS, Mr. SHUSTER, Mr. SIMP-
SON, Mr. SKEEN, Mr. SMITH of New Jersey, Mr. SMITH of Texas, Mr.
SMITH of Michigan, Mr. SOUDER, Mr. SPENCE, Mr. STEARNS, Mr.
STUMP, Mr. SUNUNU, Mr. SWEENEY, Mr. TALENT, Mr. TAUZIN, Mr.
TANCREDO, Mr. TAYLOR of North Carolina, Mr. TERRY, Mr. THUNE,
Mr. TIAHRT, Mr. TOOMEY, Mr. TRAFICANT, Mr. UPTON, Mr. WALDEN
of Oregon, Mr. WAMP, Mr. WATKINS, Mr. WATTS of Oklahoma, Mr.
WELDON of Pennsylvania, Mr. WELDON of Florida, Mr. WELLER, Mr.
WHITFIELD, and Mr. YOUNG of Alaska) introduced 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 with respect to tax limitations.
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
for ratification:
‘‘ARTICLE —
‘‘SECTION 1. Any bill, resolution, or other legislative
measure changing the internal revenue laws shall require
for final adoption in each House the concurrence of two-
thirds of the Members of that House voting and present,
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of the incumbent for a term of six years. The reappoint-
ment shall take effect on May 5, 2000.
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106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 93
Providing for the appointment of Alan G. Spoon as a citizen regent of
the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 6, 2000
Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas (for himself and Mr. REGULA) introduced the
following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House
Administration
JOINT RESOLUTION
Providing for the appointment of Alan G. Spoon as a citizen
regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Insti-
tution.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, in accordance with section 5581 of the Revised Stat-
utes of the United States (20 U.S.C. 43), the vacancy on
the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, in
the class other than Members of Congress, occurring by
reason of the resignation of Louis Gerstner of New York,
is filled by the appointment of Alan G. Spoon of Maryland.
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The appointment is for a term of six years and shall take
effect on the date of enactment of this joint resolution.
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106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 94
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with
respect to tax limitations.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 6, 2000
Mr. SESSIONS (for himself, Mr. HALL of Texas, Mr. ADERHOLT, Mr. AN-
DREWS, Mr. ARCHER, Mr. ARMEY, Mr. BACHUS, Mr. BAKER, Mr.
BALLENGER, Mr. BARCIA, Mr. BARR of Georgia, Mr. BARTLETT of
Maryland, Mr. BARTON of Texas, Mr. BASS, Mrs. BIGGERT, Mr.
BILBRAY, Mr. BRADY of Texas, Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr. BLILEY, Mr. BLUNT,
Mr. BOEHNER, Mr. BONILLA, Mr. BRYANT, Mr. BURR of North Carolina,
Mr. BURTON of Indiana, Mr. CALLAHAN, Mr. CALVERT, Mr. CAMP, Mr.
CANNON, Mr. CASTLE, Mr. CHABOT, Mr. CHAMBLISS, Mrs. CHENOWETH-
HAGE, Mr. COBLE, Mr. COBURN, Mr. COLLINS, Mr. COMBEST, Mr.
COOK, Mr. COOKSEY, Mr. COX, Mr. CRANE, Mrs. CUBIN, Mr.
CUNNINGHAM, Ms. DANNER, Mr. DEAL of Georgia, Mr. DELAY, Mr.
DEMINT, Mr. DICKEY, Mr. DOOLITTLE, Mr. DUNCAN, Ms. DUNN, Mrs.
EMERSON, Mr. ENGLISH, Mr. EVERETT, Mr. EWING, Mr. FLETCHER,
Mr. FOLEY, Mr. FORBES, Mr. FOSSELLA, Mrs. FOWLER, Mr. FRANKS
of New Jersey, Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN, Mr. GALLEGLY, Mr. GIBBONS, Mr.
GILCHREST, Mr. GILMAN, Mr. GOODE, Mr. GOODLATTE, Mr. GOODLING,
Mr. GRAHAM, Ms. GRANGER, Mr. GREEN of Wisconsin, Mr. GREEN-
WOOD, Mr. GUTKNECHT, Mr. HANSEN, Mr. HASTERT, Mr. HASTINGS of
Washington, Mr. HAYES, Mr. HAYWORTH, Mr. HEFLEY, Mr. HILLEARY,
Mr. HOEKSTRA, Mr. HORN, Mr. HULSHOF, Mr. HUNTER, Mr. ISAKSON,
Mr. ISTOOK, Mr. JENKINS, Mr. JOHN, Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas, Mr.
JONES of North Carolina, Mr. KASICH, Mrs. KELLY, Mr. KINGSTON, Mr.
KNOLLENBERG, Mr. KUYKENDALL, Mr. LAHOOD, Mr. LARGENT, Mr.
LATHAM, Mr. LATOURETTE, Mr. LAZIO, Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky, Mr.
LINDER, Mr. LOBIONDO, Mr. LUCAS of Kentucky, Mr. LUCAS of Okla-
homa, Mr. MANZULLO, Mr. MALONEY of Connecticut, Mr. MCCOLLUM,
Mr. MCCRERY, Mr. MCINNIS, Mr. MCINTOSH, Mr. MCINTYRE, Mr.
MCKEON, Mr. METCALF, Mr. MICA, Mr. MILLER of Florida, Mr. GARY
MILLER of California, Mrs. MYRICK, Mr. NETHERCUTT, Mr. NEY, Mrs.
NORTHUP, Mr. NORWOOD, Mr. NUSSLE, Mr. OXLEY, Mr. PACKARD, Mr.
PAUL, Mr. PEASE, Mr. PETERSON of Pennsylvania, Mr. PICKERING, Mr.
PITTS, Mr. POMBO, Mr. PORTER, Mr. PORTMAN, Mr. PRYCE of Ohio, Mr.
QUINN, Mr. RADANOVICH, Mr. RAMSTAD, Mr. RILEY, Mr. ROGAN, Mr.
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(b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—The analysis for
chapter 421 is amended by adding at the end the fol-
lowing:
‘‘SUBCHAPTER III—WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION PROGRAM
‘‘42121. Protection of employees providing air safety information.’’.
SEC. 602. CIVIL PENALTY.
Section 46301(a)(1)(A) is amended by striking ‘‘sub-
chapter II of chapter 421’’ and inserting ‘‘subchapter II
or III of chapter 421’’.
TITLE VII—MISCELLANEOUS
PROVISIONS
SEC. 701. DUTIES AND POWERS OF ADMINISTRATOR.
Section 106(g)(1)(A) is amended by striking
‘‘40113(a), (c), and (d),’’ and all that follows through
‘‘45302–45304,’’ and inserting ‘‘40113(a), 40113(c),
40113(d), 40113(e), 40114(a), and 40119, chapter 445
(except sections 44501(b), 44502(a)(2), 44502(a)(3),
44502(a)(4), 44503, 44506, 44509, 44510, 44514, and
44515), chapter 447 (except sections 44717, 44718(a),
44718(b), 44719, 44720, 44721(b), 44722, and 44723),
chapter 449 (except sections 44903(d), 44904, 44905,
44907–44911, 44913, 44915, and 44931–44934), chapter
451, chapter 453, sections’’.
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unless that bill, resolution, or other legislative measure is
determined at the time of adoption, in a reasonable man-
ner prescribed by law, not to increase the internal revenue
by more than a de minimis amount. For the purposes of
determining any increase in the internal revenue under
this section, there shall be excluded any increase resulting
from the lowering of an effective rate of any tax. On any
vote for which the concurrence of two-thirds is required
under this article, the yeas and nays of the Members of
either House shall be entered on the Journal of that
House.
‘‘SECTION 2. The Congress may waive the require-
ments of this article when a declaration of war is in effect.
The Congress may also waive this article when the United
States is engaged in military conflict which causes an im-
minent and serious threat to national security and is so
declared by a joint resolution, adopted by a majority of
the whole number of each House, which becomes law. Any
increase in the internal revenue enacted under such a
waiver shall be effective for not longer than two years.’’.
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106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 95
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative
to taxing the people of the United States progressively.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 10, 2000
Mr. JACKSON of Illinois introduced 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 relative to taxing the people of the United States
progressively.
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:
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‘‘ARTICLE —
‘‘SECTION 1. The Congress of the United States shall
tax all persons progressively in proportion to the income
which they respectively enjoy under the protection of the
United States.
‘‘SECTION 2. The Congress shall have power to en-
force this article by appropriate legislation.’’.
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106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 96
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding
the right of citizens of the United States to health care of equal high
quality.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 10, 2000
Mr. JACKSON of Illinois introduced 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 regarding the right of citizens of the United
States to health care of equal high quality.
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:
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‘‘ARTICLE —
‘‘SECTION 1. All citizens of the United States shall
enjoy the right to health care of equal high quality.
‘‘SECTION 2. The Congress shall have power to imple-
ment this article by appropriate legislation.’’.
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