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Providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Bill: 109-hres-426
Sponsor: Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21]
Introduced: 2005-09-07 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2005-09-07
text: 
Makes it in order at any time on September 8, 2005, for the Speaker of the House of Representatives to entertain motions to suspend the rules.

action_date: 2005-09-07
text: 

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

 
Makes it in order at any time on September 8, 2005, for the Speaker of the House of Representatives to entertain motions to suspend the rules.

action_date: 2005-09-08
text: 

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

 
Makes it in order at any time on September 8, 2005, for the Speaker of the House of Representatives to entertain motions to suspend the rules.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-09-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-09-08
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 235 - 179 (Roll no. 459). (text: CR H7749)
action_date: 2005-09-08
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 235 - 179 (Roll no. 459).(text: CR H7749)
action_date: 2005-09-08
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 193 (Roll no. 458). (consideration: CR H7757)
action_date: 2005-09-08
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 426.
action_date: 2005-09-08
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7749-7759)
action_date: 2005-09-07
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 82.
action_date: 2005-09-07
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-217, by Mr. Diaz-Balart, L..
action_date: 2005-09-07
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-217, by Mr. Diaz-Balart, L..
action_date: 2005-09-07
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sincere gratitude of the House of Representatives to the foreign individuals, organizations, and governments that have offered material assistance and other forms of support to those who have been affected by Hurricane Katrina.

Bill: 109-hres-428
Sponsor: Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6]
Introduced: 2005-09-07 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alabama
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Emergency Management
Floods
Hurricane aftermath legislation
Hurricanes
International agencies
International relief
Louisiana
Mississippi
Water Resources Development

Summary:
action_date: 2005-09-07
text: 
Expresses the sincere gratitude of the House of Representatives to the foreign individuals, organizations, and governments that have offered material assistance and other forms of support to those who have been affected by Hurricane Katrina.

action_date: 2005-09-08
text: 

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

 
Expresses the sincere gratitude of the House of Representatives to the foreign individuals, organizations, and governments that have offered material assistance and other forms of support to those who have been affected by Hurricane Katrina.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-09-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-09-08
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 0 (Roll no. 463). (text: CR H7773)
action_date: 2005-09-08
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 0 (Roll no. 463).(text: CR H7773)
action_date: 2005-09-08
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7787-7788)
action_date: 2005-09-08
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: 2005-09-08
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 428.
action_date: 2005-09-08
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7773-7774)
action_date: 2005-09-08
text: Mr. Leach moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2005-09-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-09-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-09-07
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the West Oahu Little League Baseball team for winning the 2005 Little League Baseball World Series.

Bill: 109-hres-429
Sponsor: Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1]
Introduced: 2005-09-07 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Baseball
Congress
Congressional tributes
Families
Hawaii
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2005-09-07
text: 
Congratulates the West Oahu Little League Baseball Team on its victory in the 2005 Little League World Series Championship. 

action_date: 2005-09-21
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the West Oahu Little League Baseball Team on its victory in the 2005 Little League World Series Championship. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-09-21
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-09-21
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8178)
action_date: 2005-09-21
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8178)
action_date: 2005-09-21
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 429.
action_date: 2005-09-21
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8178-8180)
action_date: 2005-09-21
text: Mr. Gutknecht moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2005-09-15
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2005-09-15
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2005-09-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2005-09-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-09-07
text: Introduced in House
Commending the University of Oklahoma's gymnastics team for winning the 2005 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Gymnastics Championship.

Bill: 109-hres-430
Sponsor: Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4]
Introduced: 2005-09-07 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
College sports
Congress
Congressional tributes
Education
Higher education
Oklahoma
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2005-09-07
text: 
Commends the University of Oklahoma Sooners for their third National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Gymnastics Championship in the last four years.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
action_date: 2005-09-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2005-09-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-09-07
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a Lifelong Learning Week.

Bill: 109-hres-431
Sponsor: Rep. Sweeney, John E. [R-NY-20]
Introduced: 2005-09-07 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Continuing education
Education
Higher education
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2005-09-07
text: 
Declares that a Lifelong Learning Week should be established.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-09-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2005-09-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-09-07
text: Introduced in House
Creating a select committee to investigate the awarding and carrying out of contracts to rebuild communities devastated by Hurricane Katrina.

Bill: 109-hres-432
Sponsor: Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-2]
Introduced: 2005-09-08 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Alabama
Commerce
Congressional committees (House)
Congressional investigations
Congressional reorganization
Congressional reporting requirements
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime prevention
Disaster relief
Emergency Management
Fines (Penalties)
Floods
Government Operations and Politics
Government contractors
Government ethics
Government procurement
House rules and procedure
Hurricane aftermath legislation
Hurricanes
Law
Louisiana
Misconduct in office
Mississippi
Money laundering
Public corruption
Small business
Standards
Subcontractors
Water Resources Development

Summary:
action_date: 2005-09-08
text: 
Creates a select committee to investigate the awarding and carrying out of contracts to rebuild communities devastated by Hurricane Katrina.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-09-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2005-09-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-09-08
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be parity among the countries that are parties to the North American Free Trade Agreement with respect to the personal exemption allowance for merchandise purchased abroad by returning residents, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-433
Sponsor: Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2]
Introduced: 2005-09-08 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Canada
Customs unions
Free trade
Imports
International Affairs
Latin America
Mexico
North America
Reciprocity
Tariff
Trade agreements
Trade negotiations

Summary:
action_date: 2005-09-08
text: 
Declares the sense of the House of Representatives that the U.S. Trade Representative and the Secretary of the Treasury should continue discussions with officials of the governments of Canada and Mexico to achieve parity by harmonizing the (duty-free) personal exemption allowance structure of the three North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) countries at or above U.S. exemption levels.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-09-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2005-09-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-09-08
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the importance of establishing a national memorial at the Pentagon Reservation to commemorate and mourn the terrorist attack against the Pentagon on September 11, 2001.

Bill: 109-hres-434
Sponsor: Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8]
Introduced: 2005-09-08 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Crime and Law Enforcement
Department of Defense
Federal installations
Federal office buildings
Government Operations and Politics
Monuments and memorials
Nonprofit organizations
September 11, 2001
Social Welfare
Terrorism
Victims of terrorism
Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2005-09-08
text: 
Recognizes the importance of establishing a national memorial at the Pentagon Reservation as the highest honor the United States can confer to commemorate and mourn the terrorist attack at the Pentagon on September 11, 2001.
 
Supports efforts of the Pentagon Memorial Fund, Inc., a nonprofit organization established by the families of the victims of the attack, to construct the memorial.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-09-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
action_date: 2005-09-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks.
action_date: 2005-09-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2005-09-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2005-09-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2005-09-08
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1808-1809)
action_date: 2005-09-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-09-08
text: Introduced in House
Establishment of a select committee to investigate and oversee the awarding and execution of contracts for relief and reconstruction activities in areas affected by hurricane Katrina.

Bill: 109-hres-435
Sponsor: Rep. Tancredo, Thomas G. [R-CO-6]
Introduced: 2005-09-08 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Alabama
Auditing
Commerce
Congressional committees (House)
Congressional investigations
Congressional reorganization
Congressional reporting requirements
Crime and Law Enforcement
Disaster relief
Economics and Public Finance
Emergency Management
Fines (Penalties)
Floods
Government Operations and Politics
Government contractors
Government ethics
Government procurement
House rules and procedure
Hurricane aftermath legislation
Hurricanes
Law
Louisiana
Misconduct in office
Mississippi
Public corruption
Small business
Standards
Water Resources Development

Summary:
action_date: 2005-09-08
text: 
Establishes a select committee to investigate the awarding and carrying out of contracts to rebuild communities devastated by Hurricane Katrina.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-09-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2005-09-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-09-08
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3132) to make improvements to the national sex offender registration program, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-436
Sponsor: Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11]
Introduced: 2005-09-13 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Crime and Law Enforcement
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2005-09-13
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3132) to make improvements to the national sex offender registration program.
action_date: 2005-09-13
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. 3132) to make improvements to the national sex offender registration program.
action_date: 2005-09-14
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. 3132) to make improvements to the national sex offender registration program.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-09-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-09-14
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7879)
action_date: 2005-09-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7879)
action_date: 2005-09-14
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR  H7881)
action_date: 2005-09-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 436.
action_date: 2005-09-14
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR  H7879-7881)
action_date: 2005-09-13
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 83.
action_date: 2005-09-13
text: No amendment to the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be in order except those printed in the portion of the Congressional Record designated for the purpose in clause 8 of rule XVIII and except pro forma amendments for the purpose of debate.
action_date: 2005-09-13
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-219, by Mr. Gingrey.
action_date: 2005-09-13
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-219, by Mr. Gingrey.
action_date: 2005-09-13
text: Introduced in House
Urging member states of the United Nations to stop supporting resolutions that unfairly castigate Israel and to promote within the United Nations a more balanced and constructive approach to resolving conflict in the Middle East.

Bill: 109-hres-438
Sponsor: Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9]
Introduced: 2005-09-14 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arab-Israeli conflict
Armed Forces and National Security
Dispute settlement
Israel
Middle East and North Africa
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2005-09-14
text: 
Urges U.N. member states to: (1) stop supporting resolutions that unfairly castigate Israel; and (2) promote within the United Nations General Assembly more balanced and constructive approaches to resolving Middle East conflict. 

action_date: 2005-12-06
text: 
Urges U.N. member states to: (1) stop supporting resolutions that unfairly castigate Israel; and (2) promote within the U.N. system a more balanced and constructive approach to resolving conflict in the Middle East.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-12-06
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-12-06
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 - 1 (Roll no. 609). (text: CR H11059)
action_date: 2005-12-06
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 - 1 (Roll no. 609).(text: CR H11059)
action_date: 2005-12-06
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H11070-11071)
action_date: 2005-12-06
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: 2005-12-06
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 438.
action_date: 2005-12-06
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11059-11063)
action_date: 2005-12-06
text: Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2005-11-16
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2005-11-16
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2005-11-15
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2005-11-15
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2005-11-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and Central Asia.
action_date: 2005-09-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-09-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-09-14
text: Introduced in House
Providing for the consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 437) to establish the Select Bipartisan Committee to Investigate the Preparation for and Response to Hurricane Katrina.

Bill: 109-hres-439
Sponsor: Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-26]
Introduced: 2005-09-14 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Hurricane aftermath legislation

Summary:
action_date: 2005-09-14
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.Res. 437 (establishing the Select Bipartisan Committee to Investigate the Preparation for and Response to Hurricane Katrina). 

action_date: 2005-09-14
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 H.Res. 437 (establishing the Select Bipartisan Committee to Investigate the Preparation for and Response to Hurricane Katrina). 

action_date: 2005-09-15
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 H.Res. 437 (establishing the Select Bipartisan Committee to Investigate the Preparation for and Response to Hurricane Katrina). 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-09-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-09-15
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 221 - 193 (Roll no. 472). (text: CR H7965)
action_date: 2005-09-15
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 221 - 193 (Roll no. 472).(text: CR H7965)
action_date: 2005-09-15
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 193 (Roll no. 471). (consideration: CR H8013; text: CR H8013)
action_date: 2005-09-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 439.
action_date: 2005-09-15
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7965-8014)
action_date: 2005-09-14
text: Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 437 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
action_date: 2005-09-14
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 85.
action_date: 2005-09-14
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-221, by Mr. Dreier.
action_date: 2005-09-14
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-221, by Mr. Dreier.
action_date: 2005-09-14
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 889) to authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal year 2006, to make technical corrections to various laws administered by the Coast Guard, and for other purposes and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Bill: 109-hres-440
Sponsor: Rep. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV-2]
Introduced: 2005-09-14 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Taxation
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2005-09-14
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 889) to authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal year 2006, to make technical corrections to various laws administered by the Coast Guard, and for other purposes and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
action_date: 2005-09-15
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. 889) to authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for FY2006, to make technical corrections to various laws administered by the Coast Guard, and for other purposes and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-09-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-09-15
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7963)
action_date: 2005-09-15
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7963)
action_date: 2005-09-15
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H7965)
action_date: 2005-09-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 440.
action_date: 2005-09-15
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7963-7965)
action_date: 2005-09-14
text: Notwithstanding clause 11 of rule XVIII, no amendment to the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be in order except those printed in the portion of the Congressional Record designated for that purpose in clause 8 of rule XVIII and except pro forma amendments for the purpose of debate.
action_date: 2005-09-14
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 86.
action_date: 2005-09-14
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-222, by Mrs. Capito.
action_date: 2005-09-14
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-222, by Mrs. Capito.
action_date: 2005-09-14
text: Introduced in House