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H. Res. 787 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
November 6, 2007. 
Whereas in the early morning of October 28, 2007, flames 
broke out at a beach house in Ocean Isle Beach, North 
Carolina; 
Whereas the fire spread quickly and took the lives of seven 
college students, six attended the University of South 
Carolina and one went to Clemson University: Lauren 
Mahon of Simpsonville, South Carolina; Allison Walden 
of Chagrin Falls, Ohio; Travis Cale, Justin Anderson and 
Emily Yelton of Greenville, South Carolina; William Rhea 
of Florence, South Carolina, and Cassidy Pendley of 
Chapin, South Carolina; 
Whereas 6 University of South Carolina students were in-
jured while escaping the flames and were treated at 
Brunswick Community Hospital; 
Whereas local community members rushed to alert and assist 
emergency personnel to support the students and their 
families in the aftermath of the tragedy; 
Whereas firefighters, paramedics, police officers, and other 
emergency personnel from the surrounding communities 
responded quickly and worked bravely to rescue the in-
jured and extinguish the fire;
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Whereas the State of North Carolina and local government 
officials responded to the fire and its aftermath quickly, 
effectively, and compassionately; 
Whereas the immediate outpouring of support, assistance and 
compassion from the Nation and South Carolinians is 
greatly appreciated; and 
Whereas the students, faculty, staff, and officials at Clemson 
University and University of South Carolina have come 
together as a university community to remember the fall-
en students and provide strength and support to its re-
spective campuses through this difficult time: Now, there-
fore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) expresses its deepest condolences to the families 
and friends of Lauren Mahon, Allison Walden, Travis 
Cale, Justin Anderson, Emily Yelton, William Rhea, and 
Cassidy Pendley; and offers its hope for the quick and 
full recovery of those students who were injured in the 
fire; 
(2) expresses immense gratitude for the efforts of 
countless emergency response personnel, local, State, 
and Federal officials, health care providers, volunteers, 
and citizens who have been part of the response; and 
(3) expresses its support for all of the students, fac-
ulty, administration, and staff at the University of South
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Carolina and Clemson University as they heal from this 
tragedy. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
H. Res. 789 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
May 14, 2008. 
Whereas over 500,000 children in the United States are cur-
rently in foster care which is twice as many as 15 years 
ago; 
Whereas the majority of these children and youth have been 
removed from their homes because of abuse or neglect; 
Whereas foster children experience a number of unique chal-
lenges based on instability in their home and school envi-
ronments; 
Whereas just over half of all foster children complete high 
school, 30 percent continue to rely on public assistance 
into adulthood and 25 percent will experience homeless-
ness at one point in their lives; 
Whereas numerous public child welfare agencies, nonprofit 
organizations and private entities work tirelessly to re-
cruit loving foster families and improve the lives of foster 
children; 
Whereas these groups strive to consider the best interest of 
each child and focus on keeping families together when 
possible; 
Whereas they provide invaluable resources to foster families 
as well as teachers, counselors, physicians, clergy, and
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others who work closely with children in the foster care 
system; 
Whereas these groups are dedicated to changing public policy 
and raising awareness related to the special needs of fos-
ter children; and 
Whereas they continue to sponsor research, develop best 
practices, and offer assistance to youth transitioning out 
of the system to ensure they receive adequate support as 
they reach adulthood: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives honors the 
contributions of public child welfare agencies, nonprofit orga-
nizations and private entities dedicated to finding homes for 
foster children and assisting foster families in securing the 
future success of their foster children. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
H. Res. 78
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
January 24, 2007.
Resolved,
SECTION 1. VOTING BY DELEGATES AND RESIDENT COMMIS-
SIONER IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. 
(a) PERMITTING VOTES TO BE CAST.—Clause 3(a) of 
rule III of the Rules of the House of Representatives is 
amended to read as follows: 
‘‘3. (a) In a Committee of the Whole House on the state 
of the Union, each Delegate and the Resident Commissioner 
shall possess the same powers and privileges as Members of 
the House. Each Delegate and the Resident Commissioner 
shall be elected to serve on standing committees in the same 
manner as Members of the House and shall possess in such 
committees the same powers and privileges as the other mem-
bers of the committee.’’. 
(b) APPOINTMENT
OF CHAIR.—The first sentence of 
clause 1 of rule XVIII of the Rules of the House of Rep-
resentatives is amended by striking ‘‘a Chairman’’ and insert-
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ing ‘‘a Member, Delegate, or the Resident Commissioner as 
Chairman’’. 
(c) REPEATING OF CERTAIN VOTES.—Clause 6 of rule 
XVIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives is 
amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: 
‘‘(h) Whenever a recorded vote on any question has been 
decided by a margin within which the votes cast by the Dele-
gates and the Resident Commissioner have been decisive, the 
Committee of the Whole shall rise and the Speaker shall put 
such question de novo without intervening motion. Upon the 
announcement of the vote on that question, the Committee of 
the Whole shall resume its sitting without intervening mo-
tion.’’. 
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 792 
Honoring the dedication and hard work of Professor Eric Reeves on behalf 
of the people of Sudan. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 1, 2007 
Mr. PAYNE (for himself, Mr. WOLF, Mr. CAPUANO, and Mr. TANCREDO) sub-
mitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
Foreign Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Honoring the dedication and hard work of Professor Eric 
Reeves on behalf of the people of Sudan. 
Whereas Professor Eric Reeves taught English language and 
literature for almost 30 years at Smith College; 
Whereas Professor Reeves has tirelessly and with incredible 
determination worked on behalf of the helpless in Sudan 
for the past 8 years; 
Whereas Professor Reeves recently wrote a book, ‘‘A Long 
Day’s Dying: Critical Moments in the Darfur Genocide’’, 
in his continuing effort to inform people about the untold 
suffering in Darfur, Sudan; 
Whereas Professor Reeves spearheaded the ‘‘Genocide Olym-
pics’’ campaign and continues to elevate international 
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IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 78 
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit Delegates 
and the Resident Commissioner to the Congress to cast votes in the 
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 19, 2007 
Mr. HOYER (for himself, Mr. CLYBURN, Mr. EMANUEL, Mr. LARSON of Con-
necticut, Mr. BECERRA, and Ms. SLAUGHTER) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules 
RESOLUTION 
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to 
permit Delegates and the Resident Commissioner to the 
Congress to cast votes in the Committee of the Whole 
House on the state of the Union. 
Resolved, 
SECTION 1. VOTING BY DELEGATES AND RESIDENT COM-
MISSIONER IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. 
(a) PERMITTING VOTES TO BE CAST.—Clause 3(a) 
of rule III of the Rules of the House of Representatives 
is amended to read as follows: 
‘‘3. (a) In a Committee of the Whole House on the 
state of the Union, each Delegate and the Resident Com-
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missioner shall possess the same powers and privileges as 
Members of the House. Each Delegate and the Resident 
Commissioner shall be elected to serve on standing com-
mittees in the same manner as Members of the House and 
shall possess in such committees the same powers and 
privileges as the other members of the committee.’’. 
(b) APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR.—The first sentence of 
clause 1 of rule XVIII of the Rules of the House of Rep-
resentatives is amended by striking ‘‘a Chairman’’ and in-
serting ‘‘a Member, Delegate, or the Resident Commis-
sioner as Chairman’’. 
(c) REPEATING OF CERTAIN VOTES.—Clause 6 of 
rule XVIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives 
is amended by adding at the end the following new para-
graph: 
‘‘(h) Whenever a recorded vote on any question has 
been decided by a margin within which the votes cast by 
the Delegates and the Resident Commissioner have been 
decisive, the Committee of the Whole shall rise and the 
Speaker shall put such question de novo without inter-
vening motion. Upon the announcement of the vote on 
that question, the Committee of the Whole shall resume 
its sitting without intervening motion.’’. 
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H. Res. 790 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
February 14, 2008. 
Whereas every day, American men and women risk their lives 
serving the country in the Armed Forces; 
Whereas it is important to many Americans to be able to do-
nate money directly to causes about which they care; 
Whereas it is important for residents to have a tangible way 
to demonstrate their support for veterans; 
Whereas despite Government funding for the Nation’s vet-
erans, many important needs of veterans remain unmet; 
Whereas citizens in the State of Washington have banded to-
gether in a grassroots effort to create a Veterans Family 
Fund Certificate of Deposit; 
Whereas any financial institution in the State of Washington 
can choose to offer a Veterans Family Fund Certificate 
of Deposit; 
Whereas the Bank of Clark County has become the first in-
stitution to offer these Certificates of Deposit; 
Whereas the Governor of the State of Washington and the 
Washington State Veterans Affairs Department have ex-
pressed the State’s support for this program; 
Whereas when a person buys a Veterans Family Fund Cer-
tificate of Deposit from a participating financial institu-
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tion, half of the interest is automatically donated to the 
State of Washington’s Veterans Innovation Program to 
address the unmet needs of the State of Washington’s 
veterans and their families; 
Whereas the Veterans Innovation Program provides emer-
gency assistance to help current or former Washington 
National Guard or Reserve service members cope with fi-
nancial hardships, unemployment, educational needs, and 
many basic family necessities; and 
Whereas the Veterans Family Fund Certificate of Deposit 
will be officially launched on November 8, 2007: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) commends the people of the State of Wash-
ington for showing their support for the needs of the 
State of Washington’s veterans; and 
(2) encourages residents of other States to pursue 
creative ways to show their own support for veterans. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
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not inconsistent with a report from the board respecting 
the matter as unresolved due to a tie vote. 
‘‘(ii) Notwithstanding subdivision (A)(ii), if the board 
transmits a report respecting any matter with a rec-
ommendation to dismiss or as unresolved due to a tie vote, 
and the committee votes to extend the matter for an addi-
tional period as provided in subdivision (A), the committee 
is not required to make a public statement that the com-
mittee has voted to extend the matter. 
‘‘(iii) Except as provided by subdivision (E), if the 
committee establishes an investigative subcommittee re-
specting any such matter, then the report and findings 
of the board shall not be made public until the conclusion 
of the investigative subcommittee process and the com-
mittee shall issue a public statement of the establishment 
of an investigative subcommittee, which statement shall 
include the name of the applicable Member, officer, or em-
ployee, and shall set forth the alleged violation. If any such 
investigative subcommittee does not conclude its review 
within one year after the board transmits a report respect-
ing any matter, then the committee shall make public the 
report and upon the expiration of the Congress in which 
the report is made public, the committee shall make public 
any findings. 
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IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 791 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of Federal 
and State funded home and community-based services for individuals 
with disabilities of any age, especially the elderly. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 1, 2007 
Mr. HASTINGS of Florida (for himself, Mr. WEXLER, and Ms. CASTOR) sub-
mitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in 
support of Federal and State funded home and commu-
nity-based services for individuals with disabilities of any 
age, especially the elderly. 
Whereas Federal and State financial assistance is provided 
for nursing home care under the Medicare and Medicaid 
programs for elderly individuals and disabled individuals; 
Whereas home and community-based services are a valuable 
cost-effective alternative to institutional care that benefits 
both the individual receiving such services and the Fed-
eral and State programs that fund such services; 
Whereas studies document improved outcomes and better 
quality of care and life for elderly individuals and dis-
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abled individuals who are furnished health care in the in-
dividuals’ homes or other community settings in contrast 
to nursing homes; 
Whereas publicly funded programs that cover home and com-
munity-based services for elderly individuals and disabled 
individuals have limited reach; 
Whereas Federal and State programs provide limited support 
of home and community-based services which serve as an 
alternative to institutional care; 
Whereas support is needed to develop consistent quality as-
surance measures for home and community-based serv-
ices; 
Whereas individuals receiving home and community-based 
services deserve an assurance of protection from abuse 
and neglect; and 
Whereas home and community-based services benefit not only 
our parents and grandparents, but also our children and 
grandchildren: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that— 
(1) Federal and State financial assistance 
should be increased, and access should be broadened, 
for publicly supported home and community-based 
services for individuals with disabilities; and 
(2) there should be implemented on both the 
Federal and State levels more unified training and 
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supervision standards for certified nurse aides and 
homecare aides. 
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pressure on China in an effort to end the suffering in 
Darfur; 
Whereas Professor Reeves, at great personal cost and sac-
rifice, has shared with the public cogent and insightful 
analysis on these important issues; 
Whereas before the world and the media had begun to take 
notice of the situation in Darfur, Professor Reeves was 
sounding the clarion call and documenting a genocide; 
Whereas while months stretched into long, anguished years, 
Professor Reeves’ weekly analyses grew from six or seven 
hundred words per week in 2004 to more than 7,000 
words per week today; 
Whereas Professor Reeves has seen and felt the suffering of 
the helpless in Darfur from the beginning, and continues 
to write about the atrocities beyond description, along 
with his own moral outrage; 
Whereas we can not be sure how many more would have per-
ished had it not been for the unflinching focus of Pro-
fessor Reeves, who made it impossible for the rest of the 
world to look away; 
Whereas Professor Reeves remains one of the nation’s most 
knowledgeable, effective, and rigorous analysts of United 
States and international policy toward Sudan; 
Whereas Professor Reeves is a passionate advocate of bold 
steps to stop the genocide and suffering in Darfur, the 
Nuba Mountains, South Sudan, and other marginalized 
areas; 
Whereas Professor Reeves has dedicated himself to the libera-
tion of the people of Sudan, to promote human rights for 
Sudan’s marginalized populations, and to support hu-
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manitarian assistance for Sudan’s at-risk victims of vio-
lence and oppression; 
Whereas Professor Reeves has invested so much energy and 
time to end the suffering for the helpless, even while in 
bad health; 
Whereas Professor Reeves’ professional work protects the vic-
tims and exposes the abusers of human rights; and 
Whereas Professor Reeves is a steadfast, constant, and 
unyielding voice in defense of the helpless civilians in 
Darfur and other marginalized areas of Sudan: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) honors the dedication and hard work of 
Professor Eric Reeves; 
(2) wishes a speedy recovery for Professor 
Reeves; 
(3) expresses appreciation to Professor Reeves 
and his family for the personal sacrifices and tireless 
efforts in defense of the helpless in Sudan; 
(4) reaffirms its commitment to a just and last-
ing peace in Sudan; and 
(5) demands full implementation of the Com-
prehensive Peace Agreement relating to Sudan. 
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H. Res. 793 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
November 7, 2007. 
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. 3685) to prohibit employment discrimination 
on the basis of sexual orientation. The first reading of the 
bill shall be dispensed with. All points of order against con-
sideration of the bill are waived except those arising under 
clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. 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 Education and Labor. After general debate 
the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five- 
minute rule. The bill shall be considered as read. All points 
of order against provisions of the bill are waived. Notwith-
standing clause 11 of rule XVIII, no amendment to the bill 
shall be in order except those printed in the report of the 
Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. Each such
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amendment may be offered only in the order printed in the 
report, may be offered only by a Member designated in the 
report, shall be considered as read, shall be debatable 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 demand for division 
of the question in the House or in the Committee of the 
Whole. All points of order against such amendments are 
waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. 
Amendment number 3 in the report of the Committee on 
Rules may be withdrawn by its proponent before the question 
is put thereon. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill 
for amendment the Committee shall rise and report the bill 
to the House with such amendments as may have been adopt-
ed. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on 
the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without in-
tervening motion except one motion to recommit with or with-
out instructions. 
SEC. 2. During consideration in the House of H.R. 3685 
pursuant to this resolution, notwithstanding the operation of 
the previous question, the Chair may postpone further consid-
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loss of more than 3,800 United States service members; 
the loss of more than 1 million innocent Iraqi citizens 
since the United States invasion; the loss of approximately 
$500 billion in war costs which has increased our Federal 
debt; the loss of military readiness within the United 
States Armed Services due to overextension, lack of train-
ing and lack of equipment; the loss of United States credi-
bility in world affairs; and the decades of likely blowback 
created by the invasion of Iraq. 
In all of this, Vice President Richard B. Cheney has 
acted in a manner contrary to his trust as Vice President, 
and subversive of constitutional government, to the preju-
dice of the cause of law and justice and the manifest injury 
of the people of the United States. 
Wherefore, Vice President Richard B. Cheney, by 
such conduct, is guilty of an impeachable offense war-
ranting removal from office. 
Article III 
In his conduct while Vice President of the United 
States, Richard B. Cheney, in violation of his constitu-
tional oath to faithfully execute the office of Vice Presi-
dent of the United States and, to the best of his ability, 
preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the 
United States, and in violation of his constitutional duty 
to take care that the laws be faithfully executed, has open-
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eration of the bill to such time as may be designated by the 
Speaker. 
Attest: 
Clerk.