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Recognizing and celebrating the life and accomplishments of the great African American jockey Jimmy "Wink" Winkfield and the significant contributions and excellence of other African American jockeys and trainers in the sport of horse racing and the history of the Kentucky Derby.

Bill: 109-hres-231
Sponsor: Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1]
Introduced: 2005-04-21 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
Black history
Blacks
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Congress
Congressional tributes
History
Horse racing
Kentucky
Minorities
Racism
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2005-04-21
text: 
Celebrates the life and accomplishments of Jimmy &quot;Wink&quot; Winkfield, one of only four jockeys to win back-to-back Kentucky Derbies, who continuously overcame racism and other significant obstacles during his lifetime.
 
Recognizes the significant contributions and excellence of African American jockeys and trainers in horse racing and in the history of the Kentucky Derby.

action_date: 2005-05-05
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Celebrates the life and accomplishments of Jimmy &quot;Wink&quot; Winkfield, one of only four jockeys to win back-to-back Kentucky Derbies, who continuously overcame racism and other significant obstacles during his lifetime.
 
Recognizes the significant contributions and excellence of African American jockeys and trainers in horse racing and in the history of the Kentucky Derby.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-05-05
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2005-05-05
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2005-05-05
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-05-05
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H3030)
action_date: 2005-05-05
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H3030)
action_date: 2005-05-05
text: Mr. Duncan asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2005-05-05
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H3029-3030)
action_date: 2005-05-05
text: Committee on Government Reform discharged.
action_date: 2005-05-05
text: Committee on Government Reform discharged.
action_date: 2005-04-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2005-04-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-04-21
text: Introduced in House
Permitting official photographs of the House of Representatives to be taken while the House is in actual session on a date designated by the Speaker.

Bill: 109-hres-232
Sponsor: Rep. Ney, Robert W. [R-OH-18]
Introduced: 2005-04-26 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Capitol (Washington, D.C.)
House of Representatives
House rules and procedure
Photography

Summary:
action_date: 2005-04-26
text: 
Authorizes official photographs of the House of Representatives to be taken while the House is in actual session, on a date designated by the Speaker.

action_date: 2005-04-26
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

 
Authorizes official photographs of the House of Representatives to be taken while the House is in actual session, on a date designated by the Speaker.
 
Requires payment for the associated costs to be made from the applicable House accounts.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-04-26
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-04-26
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H2520)
action_date: 2005-04-26
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H2520)
action_date: 2005-04-26
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H2520)
action_date: 2005-04-26
text: Committee on House Administration discharged.
action_date: 2005-04-26
text: Committee on House Administration discharged.
action_date: 2005-04-26
text: Mrs. Miller (MI) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2005-04-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2005-04-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-04-26
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 131) amending rule XI of the Rules of the House of Representatives with regard to the procedures of the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct.

Bill: 109-hres-234
Sponsor: Rep. Mollohan, Alan B. [D-WV-1]
Introduced: 2005-04-26 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2005-04-26
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 131) amending rule XI of the Rules of the House of Representatives with regard to the procedures of the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-04-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2005-04-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-04-26
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 22) expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that American small businesses are entitled to a Small Business Bill of Rights.

Bill: 109-hres-235
Sponsor: Rep. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV-2]
Introduced: 2005-04-26 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Commerce
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2005-04-26
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 22) expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that American small businesses are entitled to a Small Business Bill of Rights.
action_date: 2005-04-26
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 22) expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that American small businesses are entitled to a Small Business Bill of Rights. 

action_date: 2005-04-27
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 22) expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that American small businesses are entitled to a Small Business Bill of Rights. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-04-27
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-04-27
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2558)
action_date: 2005-04-27
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2558)
action_date: 2005-04-27
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 201 (Roll no. 138). (consideration: CR H2562, H2578-2579; text: CR H2562)
action_date: 2005-04-27
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2578-2579)
action_date: 2005-04-27
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 235 under the rule, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Matsui demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2005-04-27
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 235.
action_date: 2005-04-27
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2558-2562)
action_date: 2005-04-26
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 26.
action_date: 2005-04-26
text: Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 22 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit.
action_date: 2005-04-26
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-55, by Mrs. Capito.
action_date: 2005-04-26
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-55, by Mrs. Capito.
action_date: 2005-04-26
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 748) to amend title 18, United States Code, to prevent the transportation of minors in circumvention of certain laws relating to abortion, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-236
Sponsor: Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11]
Introduced: 2005-04-26 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Crime and Law Enforcement
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2005-04-26
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 748) to amend title 18, United States Code, to prevent the transportation of minors in circumvention of certain laws relating to abortion.
action_date: 2005-04-26
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 748) to amend title 18, United States Code, to prevent the transportation of minors in circumvention of certain laws relating to abortion. 

action_date: 2005-04-27
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 748) to amend title 18, United States Code, to prevent the transportation of minors in circumvention of certain laws relating to abortion. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-04-27
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-04-27
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 234 - 192 (Roll no. 139). (consideration: CR H2572-2573, H2579; text: H2572-2573)
action_date: 2005-04-27
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2562-2563)
action_date: 2005-04-27
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2562-2563)
action_date: 2005-04-27
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2579)
action_date: 2005-04-27
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 236 under the rule, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Slaughter demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2005-04-27
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 236.
action_date: 2005-04-27
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2562-2573)
action_date: 2005-04-26
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 27.
action_date: 2005-04-26
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 748 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Specified amendments are in order.
action_date: 2005-04-26
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-56, by Mr. Gingrey.
action_date: 2005-04-26
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-56, by Mr. Gingrey.
action_date: 2005-04-26
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the University of Denver Pioneers for winning the 2005 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men's Ice Hockey Championship.

Bill: 109-hres-237
Sponsor: Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1]
Introduced: 2005-04-26 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
Capitol (Washington, D.C.)
College sports
Colorado
Congress
Congressional tributes
Education
Government Operations and Politics
Higher education
Hockey
Sports and Recreation
White House (Washington, D.C.)

Summary:
action_date: 2005-04-26
text: 
Congratulates the University of Denver Pioneers for winning the 2005 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Men's Ice Hockey Championship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-05-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
action_date: 2005-04-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2005-04-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-04-26
text: Introduced in House
Commending the University of Minnesota women's ice hockey team for winning the 2004-2005 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Women's Ice Hockey Championship, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-238
Sponsor: Rep. Sabo, Martin Olav [D-MN-5]
Introduced: 2005-04-26 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Capitol (Washington, D.C.)
College sports
Congress
Congressional tributes
Education
Higher education
Hockey
Minnesota
Sports and Recreation
Women
Women athletes

Summary:
action_date: 2005-04-26
text: 
Commends the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers for winning the 2004-2005 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Women's Ice Hockey Championship. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-05-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
action_date: 2005-04-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2005-04-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-04-26
text: Introduced in House
Dismissing the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the Sixth Congressional District of Tennessee.

Bill: 109-hres-239
Sponsor: Rep. Ney, Robert W. [R-OH-18]
Introduced: 2005-04-27 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional elections
Contested elections
Government Operations and Politics
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
Tennessee

Summary:
action_date: 2005-04-27
text: 
Dismisses the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the Sixth Congressional District of Tennessee.

action_date: 2005-04-27
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Dismisses the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the Sixth Congressional District of Tennessee.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-04-27
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-04-27
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H2577)
action_date: 2005-04-27
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H2577)
action_date: 2005-04-27
text: Mr. Ney asked unanimous consent to consider.
action_date: 2005-04-27
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H2576-2577)
action_date: 2005-04-27
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 28.
action_date: 2005-04-27
text: The House Committee on House Administration reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-57, by Mr. Ney.
action_date: 2005-04-27
text: The House Committee on House Administration reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-57, by Mr. Ney.
action_date: 2005-04-27
text: Introduced in House
Providing for the adoption of the resolution (H. Res. 240) amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to reinstate certain provisions of the rules relating to procedures of the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct to the form in which those provisions existed at the close of the 108th Congress.

Bill: 109-hres-241
Sponsor: Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-26]
Introduced: 2005-04-27 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2005-04-27
text: 
Provides that upon the adoption of this resolution, H.Res. 240 shall be adopted (amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to reinstate to the form in which they existed at the close of the 108th Congress certain rules provisions relating to procedures of the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct). 

action_date: 2005-04-27
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Provides that upon the adoption of this resolution, H.Res. 240 shall be adopted (amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to reinstate to the form in which they existed at the close of the 108th Congress certain rules provisions relating to procedures of the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct). 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-04-27
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-04-27
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 406 - 20, 1 Present (Roll no. 145). (text: CR H2616)
action_date: 2005-04-27
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 406 - 20, 1 Present (Roll no. 145).(text: CR H2616)
action_date: 2005-04-27
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H2624)
action_date: 2005-04-27
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 241.
action_date: 2005-04-27
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2616-2625)
action_date: 2005-04-27
text: On motion to consider the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
action_date: 2005-04-27
text: Mr. Dreier moved to consider the resolution.
action_date: 2005-04-27
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 30.
action_date: 2005-04-27
text: Upon the adoption of H. Res. 241, H. Res. 240 is considered to be adopted.
action_date: 2005-04-27
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-59, by Mr. Dreier.
action_date: 2005-04-27
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-59, by Mr. Dreier.
action_date: 2005-04-27
text: Introduced in House
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

Bill: 109-hres-242
Sponsor: Rep. Putnam, Adam H. [R-FL-12]
Introduced: 2005-04-27 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2005-04-27
text: 
Waives a specified requirement of rule XIII to: (1) provide for consideration or disposition of the conference report on H.Con.Res. 95 (establishing the congressional budget for FY 2006); or (2) establish a separate order relating to budget enforcement.

action_date: 2005-04-28
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Waives a specified requirement of rule XIII to: (1) provide for consideration or disposition of the conference report on H.Con.Res. 95 (establishing the congressional budget for FY 2006); or (2) establish a separate order relating to budget enforcement.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-04-28
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 199 (Roll no. 146). (text: CR H2653)
action_date: 2005-04-28
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-04-28
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 199 (Roll no. 146).(text: CR H2653)
action_date: 2005-04-28
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H2659)
action_date: 2005-04-28
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 242.
action_date: 2005-04-28
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2653-2659)
action_date: 2005-04-27
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 31.
action_date: 2005-04-27
text: The requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House is waived with respect to any resolution reported on the legislative day of April 28, 2005 providing for consideration or disposition of a conference report accompanying H. Con. Res. 95.
action_date: 2005-04-27
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-60, by Mr. Putnam.
action_date: 2005-04-27
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-60, by Mr. Putnam.
action_date: 2005-04-27
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the creation of the Salton Sea.

Bill: 109-hres-244
Sponsor: Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51]
Introduced: 2005-04-27 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
California
Environmental Protection
Lakes
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Restoration ecology
Water Resources Development

Summary:
action_date: 2005-04-27
text: 
Celebrates the 100th anniversary of the creation of the Salton Sea (formed in 1905 when the Colorado River burst out of its man-made irrigation canal and flooded the dry alkaline basin of the Imperial Valley) and expresses recommitment to restoring it.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-05-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Oceans.
action_date: 2005-05-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.
action_date: 2005-04-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
action_date: 2005-04-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-04-27
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week.

Bill: 109-hres-245
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]
Introduced: 2005-04-27 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Health
Nurses
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2005-04-27
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week (May 6 through May 12).

action_date: 2006-05-03
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-05-03
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-05-03
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2009)
action_date: 2006-05-03
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2009)
action_date: 2006-05-03
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 245.
action_date: 2006-05-03
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2009-2011)
action_date: 2006-05-03
text: Mr. Deal (GA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2005-05-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2005-04-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2005-04-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-04-27
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National Drug Court Month, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-246
Sponsor: Rep. Kennedy, Patrick J. [D-RI-1]
Introduced: 2005-04-27 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Crime and Law Enforcement
Drug abuse
Drug courts
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2005-04-27
text: 
 Calls for establishment of a National Drug Court Month to increase awareness about federal, state, and local drug courts.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-04-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2005-04-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-04-27
text: Introduced in House