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Amending the Rules of the House of Reprsentatives to require a vote each year on whether to increase Members' pay.

Bill: 110-hres-1354
Sponsor: Rep. Barrett, J. Gresham [R-SC-3]
Introduced: 2008-07-17 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Appropriations
Department of the Treasury
Executive agency funding and structure
House of Representatives
Inflation and prices
Legislative rules and procedure
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-17
text: 
Amends Rule XXI (Restrictions on Certain Bills) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to declare that during consideration in the Committee of the Whole of a bill making appropriations for the Department of the Treasury for any fiscal year, before consideration of any other amendment, it shall be in order to consider an amendment only proposing to bar the automatic annual cost-of-living pay adjustment of Members of Congress that would otherwise take effect in such fiscal year.
 
Declares that, during consideration of legislation between the two chambers making or continuing appropriations to the end of a fiscal year that includes appropriations for such Department for that fiscal year, it shall not be in order to consider such measure unless: (1) it includes a provision to bar such pay adjustment; or (2) the rule providing for its consideration allows a vote proposing such bar.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2008-07-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-07-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of Disability Pride Day and recognizing that all people, including those living with disabilities, have the right, responsibility, and ability to be active, contributing members of our society and fully engaged as citizens.

Bill: 110-hres-1355
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]
Introduced: 2008-07-17 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Disabled
Illinois
Parades
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-17
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of Disability Pride Day.
 
Acknowledges the efforts of the city of Chicago's 5th Annual Disability Pride Parade organizers to raise awareness concerning the value of people with disabilities.
 
Invites the Nation to join in celebrating the pride, the power, and the potential of people with disabilities by celebrating Disability Pride Day.
 
Urges public officials and the general public to honor Americans with disabilities by educating themselves on ways to support and encourage understanding of persons with disabilities in schools, within the diverse workforce, as well as in our communities.

action_date: 2008-07-23
text: 

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

 
Supports the goals and ideals of Disability Pride Day.
 
Acknowledges the efforts of the city of Chicago's 5th Annual Disability Pride Parade organizers to raise awareness concerning the value of people with disabilities.
 
Invites the Nation to join in celebrating the pride, the power, and the potential of people with disabilities by celebrating Disability Pride Day.
 
Urges public officials and the general public to honor Americans with disabilities by educating themselves on ways to support and encourage understanding of persons with disabilities in schools, within the diverse workforce, as well as in our communities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-23
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-07-23
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7038)
action_date: 2008-07-23
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7038)
action_date: 2008-07-23
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1355.
action_date: 2008-07-23
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7038-7039)
action_date: 2008-07-23
text: Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-07-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2008-07-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-07-17
text: Introduced in House
Celebrating the 221st anniversary of the signing of the Constitution of the United States of America, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-1356
Sponsor: Rep. Garrett, Scott [R-NJ-5]
Introduced: 2008-07-17 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Congressional tributes
Constitutional conventions
Law

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-17
text: 
Celebrates the 221st anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution. Honors the efforts of the 42 delegates who attended the majority of the Constitutional Convention meetings and the 39 signers.

Acknowledges the significance of the ideals established by the Constitution, including the principle of a limited federal government with a system of checks and balances.

Recognizes the Constitution as the source responsible for our nation's ability to withstand calamity and preserve stability.

action_date: 2008-09-18
text: 

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

Celebrates the 221st anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution. Honors the efforts of the 42 delegates who attended the majority of the Constitutional Convention meetings and the 39 signers.

Acknowledges the significance of the ideals established by the Constitution, including the principle of a limited federal government with a system of checks and balances.

Recognizes the Constitution as the source responsible for our nation's ability to withstand calamity and preserve stability.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 9/17/2008 H8332)
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 9/17/2008 H8332)
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8454)
action_date: 2008-09-17
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Ms. Foxx objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
action_date: 2008-09-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1356.
action_date: 2008-09-17
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8332-8336)
action_date: 2008-09-17
text: Ms. McCollum (MN) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-09-10
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2008-09-10
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2008-07-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2008-07-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-07-17
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life of the Reverend Billy Graham on the occasion of his 90th birthday and recognizing his decades of public service and his commitment to furthering the faith of Christians around the world.

Bill: 110-hres-1358
Sponsor: Rep. Shuler, Heath [D-NC-11]
Introduced: 2008-07-21 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Christianity
Clergy
Congressional tributes
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-21
text: 
Honors the life of the Reverend Billy Graham on the occasion of his 90th birthday. 
 
Recognizes his decades of public service and commitment to furthering the faith of Christians around the world.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2008-07-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-07-21
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness Day, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-1359
Sponsor: Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-35]
Introduced: 2008-07-21 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: AIDS (Disease)
Health education
Human immunodeficiency viruses
Medical personnel
Medical screening
Medical tests
Physicians
Preventive medicine
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-21
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of the first annual National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness Day. 

Encourages: (1) primary care physicians and other clinicians nationwide to become actively involved in HIV/AIDS awareness, testing, treatment, and referral services; and (2) individuals to get tested for HIV and educate themselves about the prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2008-07-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2008-07-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-07-21
text: Introduced in House
Honoring and commemorating the selfless acts of heroism displayed by the late Detective John Michael Gibson and Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut of the United States Capitol Police on July 24, 1998.

Bill: 110-hres-1360
Sponsor: Rep. Edwards, Donna F. [D-MD-4]
Introduced: 2008-07-22 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Capitol (Washington, D.C.)
Congress
Congressional employees
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Government Operations and Politics
Murder
Police

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-22
text: 
Honors and commemorates the selfless acts of heroism displayed by the late Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut and Detective John Michael Gibson of the U.S. Capitol Police on July 24, 1998.
 
Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives to the wives, children, and other family members of Private First Class Chestnut and Detective Gibson on the 10 year anniversary of their passing.

action_date: 2008-07-23
text: 

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

 
Honors and commemorates the selfless acts of heroism displayed by the late Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut and Detective John Michael Gibson of the U.S. Capitol Police on July 24, 1998.
 
Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives to the wives, children, and other family members of Private First Class Chestnut and Detective Gibson on the 10 year anniversary of their passing.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-23
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-07-23
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6838)
action_date: 2008-07-23
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6838)
action_date: 2008-07-23
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1360.
action_date: 2008-07-23
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6838-6839)
action_date: 2008-07-23
text: Mr. Brady (PA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-07-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2008-07-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-07-22
text: Introduced in House
Providing for the consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 5501) to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2009 through 2013 to provide assistance to foreign countries to combat HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-1362
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2008-07-22 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-22
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 5501(Tom Lantos and Henry J. Hyde United States Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Reauthorization Act of 2008).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-24
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-07-24
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7065)
action_date: 2008-07-24
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7065)
action_date: 2008-07-24
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 185 (Roll no. 526). (consideration: CR H7069-7071, H7079; text: CR H7070)
action_date: 2008-07-24
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 1362, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Lincoln Diaz-Balart (FL) demanded the yeas and nays, and further proceedings on ordering the previous question were postponed until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2008-07-24
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1362.
action_date: 2008-07-24
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7065-7071, H7079)
action_date: 2008-07-22
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 251.
action_date: 2008-07-22
text: Upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to take from the Speaker's table the bill H.R. 5501, with the Senate amendment thereto, and consider in the House a motion offered by the chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs or his designee, that the House concur in the Senate amendment. The motion shall be debatable for one hour, equally divided and controlled and the previous question shall be considered as ordered on the motion to its adoption without intervening motion.
action_date: 2008-07-22
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-766, by Mr. Hastings (FL).
action_date: 2008-07-22
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-766, by Mr. Hastings (FL).
action_date: 2008-07-22
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the House amendments to the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 3221) to provide needed housing reform and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-1363
Sponsor: Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-11]
Introduced: 2008-07-22 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-22
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the House amendments to the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 3221) to provide needed housing reform.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-23
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-07-23
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 223 - 201 (Roll no. 517). (text: CR H6840-6841)
action_date: 2008-07-23
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 223 - 201 (Roll no. 517).(text: CR H6840-6841)
action_date: 2008-07-23
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 183 (Roll no. 516). (consideration: CR H6852-6853)
action_date: 2008-07-23
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1363.
action_date: 2008-07-23
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6840-6852, H6852-6854)
action_date: 2008-07-22
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 252.
action_date: 2008-07-22
text: Upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to take from the Speaker's table the bill H.R. 3221 with the Senate amendment thereto, and to consider in the House a motion offered by the chairman of the Committee on Financial Services or his designee, that the House concur in the Senate amendment to the House amendment numbered 1 with the amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. The motion shall be debatable for 2 hours. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the motion to its adoption without
action_date: 2008-07-22
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-767, by Ms. Castor.
action_date: 2008-07-22
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-767, by Ms. Castor.
action_date: 2008-07-22
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the persons who are serving or have served in the airborne forces of the Armed Forces.

Bill: 110-hres-1364
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Geoff [R-KY-4]
Introduced: 2008-07-22 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-22
text: 
Recognizes the importance, heroism, and sacrifice of the men and women who are serving in or have served in the airborne forces.
 
Urges the American people to remember and teach future generations about the contribution and dedication of such individuals.
 
Urges the President to designate a National Airborne Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2008-07-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2008-07-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-07-22
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that an independent commission is the best vehicle for ensuring that Congressional redistricting conducted by a State is done in a manner that respects the principles of transparency, effective and diverse public participation, and accountability.

Bill: 110-hres-1365
Sponsor: Rep. Tanner, John S. [D-TN-8]
Introduced: 2008-07-22 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional districts and representation
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
House of Representatives

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-22
text: 
Declares that an independent redistricting commission is the best vehicle for ensuring that congressional redistricting conducted by a state is done in a manner that respects the principles of transparency, effective and diverse public participation, and accountability, so long as the redistricting is conducted in accordance with a plan developed by such a commission using criteria and procedures that will discourage gerrymandering and promote competition, and to the extent that such criteria and procedures are consistent with the applicable requirements of the Constitution of the United States and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
 
Declares that a state should not be redistricted until after the next apportionment of Representatives, unless a court requires it to conduct such subsequent redistricting to comply with the Constitution or to enforce such Act.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2008-07-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-07-22
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing Honor Flight Michigan, Inc., for its important work in recognizing World War II veterans and expressing condolences to the family and friends of David Cameron following his death.

Bill: 110-hres-1366
Sponsor: Rep. Knollenberg, Joe [R-MI-9]
Introduced: 2008-07-23 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Michigan
Military history
Monuments and memorials
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-23
text: 
Honors the mission of Honor Flight Michigan and the World War II veterans who served our country.
 
Recognizes the patriotism of David and Carole Cameron, co-founders of Honor Flight Michigan.
 
Mourns the loss of David Cameron.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2008-07-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-07-23
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Bill: 110-hres-1367
Sponsor: Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large]
Introduced: 2008-07-23 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-23
text: 
Makes it in order at any time on the legislative day of Thursday, July 24, 2008, for the Speaker of the House of Representatives to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules relating to H.R. 6578 (Consumer Energy Supply Act of 2008).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-24
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-07-24
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 190 (Roll no. 525). (text: CR H7071)
action_date: 2008-07-24
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 190 (Roll no. 525).(text: CR H7071)
action_date: 2008-07-24
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 184 (Roll no. 524). (consideration: CR H7077-7078; text: CR H7077)
action_date: 2008-07-24
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1367.
action_date: 2008-07-24
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7071-7079)
action_date: 2008-07-23
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 253.
action_date: 2008-07-23
text: The rules provides for consideration of motions to suspend the rules relating to H.R. 6578.
action_date: 2008-07-23
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-768, by Mr. Welch (VT).
action_date: 2008-07-23
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-768, by Mr. Welch (VT).
action_date: 2008-07-23
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing nongovernmental organizations working to bring just and lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians.

Bill: 110-hres-1369
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9]
Introduced: 2008-07-23 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arab-Israeli relations
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
International organizations and cooperation
Israel
Middle East

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-23
text: 
Recognizes the vital role of nongovernmental organizations in peace-building efforts between Israel and Palestinians.
 
Affirms the importance of U.S. support to such nongovernmental organizations. 

action_date: 2008-09-23
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the vital role of nongovernmental organizations in peace-building efforts between Israel and Palestinians.
 
Urges Israeli and Palestinian leaders to embrace the spirit of nongovernmental peace builders toward achieving a just and lasting peace.
 
Affirms the importance of U.S. support to such nongovernmental organizations. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8652)
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8652)
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1369.
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8652-8655)
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-07-24
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2008-07-24
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2008-07-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-07-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-07-23
text: Introduced in House