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Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 861) declaring that the United States will prevail in the Global War on Terror, the struggle to protect freedom from the terrorist adversary.

Bill: 109-hres-868
Sponsor: Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4]
Introduced: 2006-06-14 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2006-06-14
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 861) declaring that the United States will prevail in the Global War on Terror, the struggle to protect freedom from the terrorist adversary.
action_date: 2006-06-14
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.Res. 861 (debate on the war in Iraq and the war on terrorism). 

action_date: 2006-06-15
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.Res. 861 (debate on the war in Iraq and the war on terrorism). 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-06-15
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 222 - 194 (Roll no. 287). (text: CR H4014-4015)
action_date: 2006-06-15
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 222 - 194 (Roll no. 287).(text: CR H4014-4015)
action_date: 2006-06-15
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H4023)
action_date: 2006-06-15
text: DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H. Res. 868.
action_date: 2006-06-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 868.
action_date: 2006-06-15
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4014-4024)
action_date: 2006-06-14
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 195.
action_date: 2006-06-14
text: During consideration of H. Res. 861, pursuant to H. Res. 868, and notwithstanding the operation of the previous question, the Chair may postpone further consideration of the resolution to a time designated by the Speaker.
action_date: 2006-06-14
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-502, by Mr. Cole (OK).
action_date: 2006-06-14
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-502, by Mr. Cole (OK).
action_date: 2006-06-14
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating and commending the Port of Baltimore on the occasion of its 300th anniversary.

Bill: 109-hres-870
Sponsor: Rep. Ruppersberger, C. A. Dutch [D-MD-2]
Introduced: 2006-06-14 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Congressional tributes
Infrastructure
Marine terminals
Maryland
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2006-06-14
text: 
Congratulates and commends the Port of Baltimore on its 300th anniversary.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2006-06-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-06-14
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing Sam Hornish, Jr. for winning the 90th running of the Indianapolis 500.

Bill: 109-hres-871
Sponsor: Rep. Gillmor, Paul E. [R-OH-5]
Introduced: 2006-06-15 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
Automobile drivers
Congressional tributes
Indiana
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2006-06-15
text: 
Recognizes Sam Hornish, Jr., for his victory in the Indianapolis 500.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2006-06-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-06-15
text: Introduced in House
Removing a Member from the Committee on Ways and Means.

Bill: 109-hres-872
Sponsor: Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6]
Introduced: 2006-06-16 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committee membership
Congressional committees (House)
House Ways and Means
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2006-06-16
text: 
Removes Representative William J. Jefferson from the House Committee on Ways and Means.

action_date: 2006-06-16
text: 

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

 
Removes Representative William J. Jefferson from the House Committee on Ways and Means.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-06-16
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H4175)
action_date: 2006-06-16
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H4175)
action_date: 2006-06-16
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4175)
action_date: 2006-06-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-06-16
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the continued importance of the transatlantic partnership between the United States and the European Union by expressing support for the success of the forthcoming US-EU Summit in Vienna, Austria, on June 21, 2006.

Bill: 109-hres-873
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Jo Ann [R-VA-1]
Introduced: 2006-06-16 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Austria
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Congress
Congress and foreign policy
Democracy
Developing countries
Energy
Energy security
Europe
European Union
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Foreign leaders
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
International cooperation
Parliamentary government
Summit diplomacy
Trade negotiations

Summary:
action_date: 2006-06-16
text: 
 Reaffirms the importance of the relationship between the United States and the European Union (EU).
 
 Recognizes that the United States and Europe face multiple and common challenges and must continue to adapt the transatlantic partnership which has served both so well. 
 
Expresses support for the success of the June 2006 US-EU Summit in Vienna, Austria, and encourages agreements on issues such as support for global freedom, democracy, and human rights, a successful conclusion of the World Trade Organization Doha Development Agenda, and a workable transatlantic energy security strategy.
 
 Joins with the European Parliament in agreeing to continue to strengthen the transatlantic partnership by enhancing dialogue and collaboration between the U.S. Congress and the European Parliament through the Transatlantic Legislators Dialogue and other legislative exchanges. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2006-06-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-06-16
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and honoring older American's.

Bill: 109-hres-874
Sponsor: Rep. Gonzalez, Charles A. [D-TX-20]
Introduced: 2006-06-16 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Social Welfare

Summary:
action_date: 2006-06-16
text: 
Recognizes the importance of honoring the nation's senior citizens. Encourages children to set aside time to learn from them and to read about their contributions and urges all Americans to honor their service.

action_date: 2006-09-19
text: 
Recognizes the importance of older Americans to the nation. Encourages multigenerational activities providing opportunities for children and students to listen and learn from older Americans. Urges all Americans to honor and respect older Americans.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-09-19
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-09-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-09-19
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6700)
action_date: 2006-09-19
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 H6700)
action_date: 2006-09-19
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 874.
action_date: 2006-09-19
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6700-6702)
action_date: 2006-09-19
text: Mr. Kuhl (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2006-09-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education.
action_date: 2006-06-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2006-06-16
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1171)
action_date: 2006-06-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-06-16
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating Spelman College on the occasion of its 125th anniversary.

Bill: 109-hres-875
Sponsor: Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5]
Introduced: 2006-06-16 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Black colleges
Black history
Congressional tributes
Education
Georgia
Higher education
History
Minorities
Minority education

Summary:
action_date: 2006-06-16
text: 
Congratulates Spelman College on the occasion of its 125th anniversary.
 
Commends those associated with the College for their outstanding achievements and contributions to African American education, history, and culture.

action_date: 2006-09-06
text: 
Congratulates Spelman College on the occasion of its 125th anniversary.
 
Commends those associated with the College for their outstanding achievements and contributions to African American education, history, and culture.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-09-06
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-09-06
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 - 0 (Roll no. 429). (text: CR H6265)
action_date: 2006-09-06
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 - 0 (Roll no. 429).(text: CR H6265)
action_date: 2006-09-06
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2006-09-06
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 875.
action_date: 2006-09-06
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6265-6269, H6272-6273)
action_date: 2006-09-06
text: Mr. Price (GA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2006-06-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2006-06-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-06-16
text: Introduced in House
Expressing that the House of Representatives recognizes the rising cost of health care and encourages greater patient empowerment, choice, and responsibility in health care decisions.

Bill: 109-hres-876
Sponsor: Rep. Price, Tom [R-GA-6]
Introduced: 2006-06-16 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Finance and Financial Sector
Health insurance
Medical economics
Patients' rights

Summary:
action_date: 2006-06-16
text: 
Recognizes the increasing cost of the current health care system. Expresses understanding that any reforms in the health care system that provide for greater patient empowerment, choice, and responsibility are positive reforms for all Americans.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2006-06-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2006-06-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-06-16
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5631) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-877
Sponsor: Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4]
Introduced: 2006-06-19 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2006-06-19
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5631) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007.
action_date: 2006-06-19
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 5631 (Department of Defense appropriations for FY2007). 

action_date: 2006-06-20
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 5631 (Department of Defense appropriations for FY2007). 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-20
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-06-20
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 400 - 18 (Roll no. 292). (text: CR H4239-4240)
action_date: 2006-06-20
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 400 - 18 (Roll no. 292).(text: CR H4239-4240)
action_date: 2006-06-20
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H4243)
action_date: 2006-06-20
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 877.
action_date: 2006-06-20
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4239-4244)
action_date: 2006-06-19
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 196.
action_date: 2006-06-19
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5631 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be read by paragraph. Bill is open to amendments.
action_date: 2006-06-19
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-507, by Mr. Cole (OK).
action_date: 2006-06-19
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-507, by Mr. Cole (OK).
action_date: 2006-06-19
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9) to amend the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

Bill: 109-hres-878
Sponsor: Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21]
Introduced: 2006-06-20 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Government Operations and Politics
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2006-06-20
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9) to amend the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
action_date: 2006-06-20
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 9 (Fannie Lou Hamer, Rosa Parks, and Coretta Scott King Voting Rights Act Reauthorization and Amendments Act of 2006).
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-27
text: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 890, H. Res. 878 is laid on the table.
action_date: 2006-06-20
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 199.
action_date: 2006-06-20
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 9 with 1 hour and 30 minutes of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
action_date: 2006-06-20
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-516, by Mr. Diaz-Balart, L..
action_date: 2006-06-20
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-516, by Mr. Diaz-Balart, L..
action_date: 2006-06-20
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Members of the House of Representatives should use alternative fuel vehicles in their professional and personal lives.

Bill: 109-hres-879
Sponsor: Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5]
Introduced: 2006-06-20 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Alcohol as fuel
Alternative energy sources
Congress
Electric vehicles
Energy security
Government vehicles
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
Natural gas vehicles
Science, Technology, Communications
Technological innovations
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2006-06-20
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Members of the House should take the lead in reducing the Nation's dependence on foreign oil and promoting innovative energy technologies by using alternative fuel vehicles in their professional and personal lives.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2006-06-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2006-06-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-06-20
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House on the occasion of the first anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision in Kelo v. City of New London.

Bill: 109-hres-880
Sponsor: Rep. Garrett, Scott [R-NJ-5]
Introduced: 2006-06-20 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Congress
Legislation
Right of property

Summary:
action_date: 2006-06-20
text: 
Reaffirms a commitment to protecting private property rights and strong support for the Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2005.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2006-06-20
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4318-4319)
action_date: 2006-06-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-06-20
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the National Hockey League Champions, the Carolina Hurricanes, on their victory in the 2006 Stanley Cup Finals.

Bill: 109-hres-881
Sponsor: Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4]
Introduced: 2006-06-20 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Hockey
North Carolina
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2006-06-20
text: 
Congratulates the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League on their victory in the 2006 Stanley Cup Finals.

action_date: 2006-06-28
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League on their victory in the 2006 Stanley Cup Finals.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-28
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-06-28
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4783-4784)
action_date: 2006-06-28
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4783-4784)
action_date: 2006-06-28
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 881.
action_date: 2006-06-28
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4783-4786)
action_date: 2006-06-28
text: Mrs. Schmidt moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2006-06-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2006-06-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-06-20
text: Introduced in House
Honoring Dr. Carolyn R. Wilder, Professor of Child Development at West Los Angeles College in Los Angeles, California, in recognition of her retirement after 32 years of service to the College.

Bill: 109-hres-882
Sponsor: Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-35]
Introduced: 2006-06-21 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: California
Child development
College teachers
Commerce
Community colleges
Congressional tributes
Day care
Education
Entrepreneurs
Families
Higher education

Summary:
action_date: 2006-06-21
text: 
Honors Dr. Carolyn R. Wilder, upon her retirement from West Los Angeles College in Los Angeles, California, for 32 years of service to the College. 
 
Recognizes her accomplishments in childcare service, higher education, and as an entrepreneur.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-09-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
action_date: 2006-06-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2006-06-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-06-21
text: Introduced in House
Urging every Representative Member, officer, and employee of the House of Representatives to read, ponder, and reflect upon the principles of the United States Constitution on Constitution Day.

Bill: 109-hres-883
Sponsor: Rep. Conaway, K. Michael [R-TX-11]
Introduced: 2006-06-21 in the House
Policy area: Law
Subjects: Commemorations
Congress
Congressional employees
Congressional officers
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2006-06-21
text: 
Declares that the House of Representatives urges every Member, officer, and employee of the House to read, ponder, and reflect upon the principles of the U.S.Constitution on Constitution Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-27
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4668-4669)
action_date: 2006-06-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2006-06-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-06-21
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the town of Nicodemus, Kansas, for its contribution to American history.

Bill: 109-hres-884
Sponsor: Rep. Moran, Jerry [R-KS-1]
Introduced: 2006-06-21 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Black history
Congressional tributes
Historic sites
History
Housing and Community Development
Kansas
Minorities
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Small towns
Urban affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2006-06-21
text: 
Honors the town of Nicodemus, Kansas, for its contribution to American history. Commends and encourages the preservation efforts of the National Park Service and the residents of Nicodemus. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-07-24
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5653)
action_date: 2006-06-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks.
action_date: 2006-06-22
text: Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
action_date: 2006-06-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
action_date: 2006-06-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-06-21
text: Introduced in House