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106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 225
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives condemning the arson
at three Sacramento, California, area synagogues on June 18, 1999,
and affirming its opposition to all forms of hate crimes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 25, 1999
Mr. MATSUI (for himself, Mr. OSE, Mr. POMBO, Mr. DOOLITTLE, Mr.
HERGER, Mr. THOMPSON of California, and Mr. CONDIT) submitted the
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Ju-
diciary
RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives con-
demning the arson at three Sacramento, California, area
synagogues on June 18, 1999, and affirming its opposi-
tion to all forms of hate crimes.
Whereas in the dark of night on June 18, 1999, the houses
of worship of Congregation B’Nai Israel, Congregation
Beth Shalom, and Kenesset Israel Torah Center were
struck with malicious acts of arson;
Whereas a coordinated, destructive, and violent attack on
three synagogues is an act of intolerance, prejudice, and
hatred;
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Whereas a hate-driven attack upon any group of Americans
is an affront to everyone who cherishes the freedoms of
America and the values that sustain our democracy;
Whereas crimes of hate against any group are crimes against
us all; and
Whereas every Member of Congress has a responsibility to
honor and protect all of the religious and cultural tradi-
tions which make our Nation great: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) condemns the cowardly hate crimes that oc-
curred in Sacramento, California, at Congregation
B’Nai Israel, Congregation Beth Shalom, and
Kenesset Israel Torah Center on June 18, 1999;
(2) applauds the strength and unity displayed
by the people of Sacramento, California, in coming
together to condemn these acts and to renew their
community;
(3) reaffirms the determination of all of its
Members to oppose any individuals or organizations
which seek to divide Americans on the grounds of
race, religion, or ethnic origin;
(4) denounces all those who practice or promote
racism, anti-Semitism, prejudice, or religious or
other intolerance;
(5) implores the Sacramento and Federal law
enforcement agencies to aggressively pursue their in-
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vestigation to find the perpetrators of these hate
crimes and bring them swiftly to justice; and
(6) calls upon all Americans to reject the forces
of hatred and bigotry wherever and in whatever form
they may manifest.
Æ
H. Res. 226
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
June 29, 1999.
Whereas on the evening of June 18, 1999, in Sacramento,
California, the Congregation B’nai Israel, Congregation
Beth Shalom, and Kenesset Israel Torah Center were vic-
tims of malicious and cowardly acts of arson;
Whereas such crimes against our institutions of faith are
crimes against us all;
Whereas we have celebrated since our Nation’s birth the rich
and colorful diversity of its people, and the sanctity of a
free and democratic society;
Whereas the liberties Americans enjoy are attributed in large
part to the courage and determination of visionaries who
made great strides in overcoming the barriers of oppres-
sion, intolerance, and discrimination in order to ensure
fair and equal treatment for every American by every
American;
Whereas this type of unacceptable behavior is a direct assault
upon the fundamental rights of all Americans who cher-
ish their freedom of religion; and
Whereas every Member of Congress serves in part as a role
model and bears a responsibility to protect and honor the
multitude of cultural institutions and traditions we enjoy
in the United States of America: Now, therefore, be it
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Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) condemns the crimes that occurred in Sac-
ramento, California, at Congregation B’nai Israel, Con-
gregation Beth Shalom, and Kenesset Israel Torah Cen-
ter on the evening of June 18, 1999;
(2) rejects such acts of intolerance and malice in
our society and interprets such attacks on cultural and
religious institutions as an attack on all Americans;
(3) in the strongest terms possible, is committed to
using Federal law enforcement personnel and resources
to identify the persons who committed these heinous acts
and bring them to justice in a swift and deliberate man-
ner;
(4) recognizes and applauds the residents of the
Sacramento, California, area who have so quickly joined
together to lend support and assistance to the victims of
these despicable crimes, and remain committed to pre-
serving the freedom of religion of all members of the
community; and
(5) calls upon all Americans to categorically reject
similar acts crimes of hate and intolerance.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 227
Expressing the sense of the Congress in opposition to the Government of
Pakistan’s support for armed incursion into Jammu and Kashmir, India.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 29, 1999
Mr. GILMAN (for himself, Mr. GEJDENSON, Mr. BROWN of Ohio, Mr. GREEN-
WOOD, Mr. ACKERMAN, Mr. MCCOLLUM, Mr. BLAGOJEVICH, Mr.
PALLONE, Mr. STEARNS, Mr. FRANKS of New Jersey, Mr. RUSH, Mr.
MEEKS of New York, Mr. WEXLER, Mr. MENENDEZ, and Ms. EDDIE
BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas) submitted the following resolution; which
was referred to the Committee on International Relations
RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress in opposition to the
Government of Pakistan’s support for armed incursion
into Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Whereas the United States has a vital interest in ensuring
stability in South Asia, reducing tensions between India
and Pakistan, and preventing the spread of terrorism;
Whereas Pakistani-backed armed forces and, reportedly Paki-
stani regulars, have crossed from Pakistan into Jammu
and Kashmir, India, and occupied Indian military posi-
tions that were temporarily abandoned for the winter sea-
son;
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Whereas this incursion has the financial and military support
of Pakistan;
Whereas Pakistan’s strategy is to support the armed incur-
sion into Kashmir and renegotiate the Line of Control;
Whereas the Indian armed forces have been forced into action
to defend the territory on the Indian side of the Line of
Control and push the terrorists and Pakistani military
forces out;
Whereas Pakistani armed forces, reportedly, are involved in
these incursions;
Whereas the actions by Pakistan are contrary to the Lahore
Declaration, an agreement between India and Pakistan to
promote regional stability, peace, and security in South
Asia;
Whereas the forces include well-trained and heavily armed
Afghans and Pakistanis associated with Osama bin
Laden, the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen, and the Government
of Pakistan; and
Whereas the Group of Eight (comprised of the United States,
France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, Japan, Can-
ada, and Russia) on June 20, 1999, called for an imme-
diate end to the hostilities, restoration of the Line of
Control, full respect in the future for the Line of Control,
and resumption of the dialogue between India and Paki-
stan in the spirit of the Lahore Declaration: Now, there-
fore, be it
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of
Representatives—
(1) that it should be the policy of the United
States to oppose the Government of Pakistan’s sup-
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port for armed incursion into Jammu and Kashmir,
India;
(2) that it should be the policy of the United
States to support the immediate withdrawal of in-
truding forces supported by Pakistan from the In-
dian side of the Line of Control, to urge the reestab-
lishment and future respect for the Line of Control,
and to encourage all sides to end the fighting and
exercise restraint;
(3) that it should be the policy of the United
States to encourage both India and Pakistan to ad-
here to the principles of the Lahore Declaration.
Æ
IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 229
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Rabbi Morris
Sherer should be recognized for his leadership role in the growth and
development of the Orthodox Jewish community in the United States
and for fostering religious liberty and understanding around the world.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 29, 1999
Mr. NADLER (for himself, Mr. GILMAN, Mr. WEINER, and Mrs. LOWEY) sub-
mitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on
the Judiciary
RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that
Rabbi Morris Sherer should be recognized for his leader-
ship role in the growth and development of the Orthodox
Jewish community in the United States and for fostering
religious liberty and understanding around the world.
Whereas Rabbi Morris Sherer was born in New York City on
June 18, 1921;
Whereas upon receiving his rabbinic ordination from Ner
Israel Rabbinical College in Baltimore, Maryland, Rabbi
Sherer joined the Agudath Israel of America in 1943, de-
voting his energies to rescue and relief activities on be-
half of European Jewry during the Second World War;
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Whereas through his work with the Agudath Israel of Amer-
ica, Rabbi Sherer played a major role in the post-World
War II renaissance of Orthodox Jewish life in the United
States, fusing the talents and energies of native-born
Americans with the determination and courage of immi-
grant Holocaust survivors and refugees to help build Or-
thodox Jewish communities and institutions across the
country;
Whereas Rabbi Sherer worked tirelessly and effectively to
safeguard religious liberty in America and throughout the
world, to safeguard the rights of Sabbath observers, to
assist the beleaguered Jewish communities in lands of op-
pression across the globe, to address the needs of needy
persons of all backgrounds, and to apply the moral and
ethical teachings of classical Judaism to issues and prob-
lems of modern society; and
Whereas Rabbi Sherer died on May 17, 1998, leaving behind
a legacy of extraordinary humanitarian accomplishment:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of
Representatives—
(1) that Rabbi Morris Sherer should be recog-
nized as one of the outstanding American religious
leaders of our time, who played a historic role in the
growth and development of the Orthodox Jewish
community in the United States; and
(2) that Rabbi Morris Sherer’s life of commit-
ment to education, human dignity, religious liberty,
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and freedom is one which serves as an inspiration to
all people and deserves emulation.
Æ
IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 22
Designating majority membership to certain standing committees of the
House.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 19, 1999
Mr. ARMEY submitted the following resolution; which was considered and
agreed to
RESOLUTION
Designating majority membership to certain standing
committees of the House.
Resolved, That the following named Members be, and
are hereby, elected to serve on the following standing com-
mittee of the House:
COMMITTEE ON STANDARDS OF OFFICIAL CONDUCT:
Mr. Hefley of Colorado, Mr. Knollenberg of Michigan, Mr.
Portman of Ohio, and Mr. Camp of Michigan.
Æ
H. Res. 230
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
June 30, 1999.
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. 66) to preserve the cultural resources of the
Route 66 corridor and to authorize the Secretary of the Inte-
rior to provide assistance. The first reading of the bill shall
be dispensed with. 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 Com-
mittee on Resources. 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 Re-
sources now printed in the bill. Each section of the committee
amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be considered
as read. During consideration of the bill for amendment, the
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be 15 minutes. 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. 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 amendment in the nature of a substitute
made in order as original text. The previous question shall be
considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to
final passage without intervening motion except one motion
to recommit with or without instructions.
Attest:
Clerk.
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Chairman of the Committee of the Whole may accord priority
in recognition on the basis of whether the Member offering
an amendment has caused it to be printed in the portion of
the Congressional Record designated for that purpose in
clause 8 of rule XVIII. Amendments so printed shall be con-
sidered as read. The Chairman of the Committee of the
Whole may: (1) postpone until a time during further consid-
eration in the Committee of the Whole a request for a re-
corded vote on any amendment; and (2) reduce to five min-
utes the minimum time for electronic voting on any post-
poned question that follows another electronic vote without
intervening business, provided that the minimum time for
electronic voting on the first in any series of questions shall
be 15 minutes. 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. 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 considered as or-
dered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage
•HRES 230 EH
without intervening motion except one motion to recommit
with or without instructions.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
House Calendar No. 76
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 230
[Report No. 106–208]
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 66) to preserve the cultural
resources of the Route 66 corridor and to authorize the Secretary of
the Interior to provide assistance.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 29, 1999
Mr. HASTINGS of Washington, from the Committee on Rules, reported the fol-
lowing resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered
to be printed
RESOLUTION
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 66) to preserve
the cultural resources of the Route 66 corridor and to
authorize the Secretary of the Interior to provide assist-
ance.
Resolved, That at any time after the adoption of this
resolution 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 consider-
ation of the bill (H.R. 66) to preserve the cultural re-
HRES 230 RH
sources of the Route 66 corridor and to authorize the Sec-
retary of the Interior to provide assistance. The first read-
ing of the bill shall be dispensed with. General debate shall
be confined to the bill and shall not exceed one hour equal-
ly divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking mi-
nority member of the Committee on Resources. After gen-
eral 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 sub-
stitute recommended by the Committee on Resources now
printed in the bill. Each section of the committee amend-
ment in the nature of a substitute shall be considered as
read. During consideration of the bill for amendment, the
Chairman of the Committee of the Whole may accord pri-
ority in recognition on the basis of whether the Member
offering an amendment has caused it to be printed in the
portion of the Congressional Record designated for that
purpose in clause 8 of rule XVIII. Amendments so printed
shall be considered as read. The Chairman of the Com-
mittee of the Whole may: (1) postpone until a time during
further consideration in the Committee of the Whole a re-
quest for a recorded vote on any amendment; and (2) re-
duce to five minutes the minimum time for electronic vot-
ing on any postponed question that follows another elec-
House Calendar No. 82
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 236
[Report No. 106–215]
RESOLUTION
Providing for consideration of a concurrent resolu-
tion providing for adjournment of the House and
Senate for the Independence Day district work
period.
JUNE 30, 1999
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed
HRES 230 RH
tronic vote without intervening business, provided that the
minimum time for electronic voting on the first in any se-
ries of questions shall be 15 minutes. 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 considered as ordered on
the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without
intervening motion except one motion to recommit with
or without instructions.
House Calendar No. 76
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 230
[Report No. 106–208]
RESOLUTION
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 66) to
preserve the cultural resources of the Route 66
corridor and to authorize the Secretary of the In-
terior to provide assistance.
JUNE 29, 1999
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed
H. Res. 231
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
June 30, 1999.
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. 592) to redesignate Great Kills Park in the
Gateway National Recreation Area as ‘‘World War II Vet-
erans Park at Great Kills’’. The first reading of the bill shall
be dispensed with. 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 Com-
mittee on Resources. 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 Re-
sources now printed in the bill. The committee amendment in
the nature of a substitute shall be considered as read. Points
of order against the committee amendment for failure to com-
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ply with clause 7 of rule XVI are waived. During consider-
ation of the bill for amendment, the Chairman of the Com-
mittee of the Whole may accord priority in recognition on the
basis of whether the Member offering an amendment has
caused it to be printed in the portion of the Congressional
Record designated for that purpose in clause 8 of rule XVIII.
Amendments so printed shall be considered as read. The
Chairman of the Committee of the Whole may: (1) postpone
until a time during further consideration in the Committee of
the Whole a request for a recorded vote on any amendment;
and (2) reduce to five minutes the minimum time for elec-
tronic voting on any postponed question that follows another
electronic vote without intervening business, provided that the
minimum time for electronic voting on the first in any series
of questions shall be 15 minutes. At the conclusion of consid-
eration 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 Com-
mittee of the Whole to the bill or to the committee amend-
ment in the nature of a substitute. The previous question
shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments
•HRES 231 EH
thereto to final passage without intervening motion except
one motion to recommit with or without instructions.
Attest:
Clerk.
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COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE: Mr. Weiner of New York
and Mr. Capuano of Massachusetts.
COMMITTEE
ON SMALL BUSINESS: Mr. Baird of
Washington and Ms. Schakowsky of Illinois.
Æ
H. Res. 232
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
June 30, 1999.
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. 791) to amend the National Trails System Act
to designate the route of the War of 1812 British invasion
of Maryland and Washington, District of Columbia, and the
route of the American defense, for study for potential addi-
tion to the national trails system. The first reading of the bill
shall be dispensed with. 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 Resources. 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 Resources now printed in the bill. The com-
•HRES 232 EH
mittee amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be con-
sidered as read. During consideration of the bill for amend-
ment, the Chairman of the Committee of the Whole may ac-
cord priority in recognition on the basis of whether the Mem-
ber offering an amendment has caused it to be printed in the
portion of the Congressional Record designated for that pur-
pose in clause 8 of rule XVIII. Amendments so printed shall
be considered as read. The Chairman of the Committee of the
Whole may: (1) postpone until a time during further consid-
eration in the Committee of the Whole a request for a re-
corded vote on any amendment; and (2) reduce to five min-
utes the minimum time for electronic voting on any post-
poned question that follows another electronic vote without
intervening business, provided that the minimum time for
electronic voting on the first in any series of questions shall
be 15 minutes. 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. 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 considered as or-
dered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage
•HRES 232 EH
without intervening motion except one motion to recommit
with or without instructions.
Attest:
Clerk.
H. Res. 233
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
June 30, 1999.
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. 1218) to amend title
18, United States Code, to prohibit taking minors across
State lines in circumvention of laws requiring the involvement
of parents in abortion decisions. The bill shall be considered
as read for amendment. The previous question shall be con-
sidered as ordered on the bill to final passage without inter-
vening motion except: (1) two hours of debate equally divided
and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member
of the Committee on the Judiciary; and (2) one motion to re-
commit.
Attest:
Clerk.