hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
Censuring the President and Attorney General.

Bill: 110-hres-626
Sponsor: Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22]
Introduced: 2007-08-04 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Attorneys general
Bush (George W.) Administration
Cabinet officers
Department of Justice
Government ethics
International Affairs
Law
Misconduct in office
Presidential ethics
Rule of law
Separation of powers
Treaties

Summary:
action_date: 2007-08-04
text: 
Censures President George W. Bush and Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales and condemns them for: (1) undermining the rule of law and the separation of powers; (2) disregarding statutes, treaties, and the Constitution; and (3) repeatedly misleading the American people.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-09-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2007-08-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2007-08-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-08-04
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the removal of Turkish occupation troops from the Republic of Cyprus.

Bill: 110-hres-627
Sponsor: Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-9]
Introduced: 2007-08-04 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Cyprus
Europe
Middle East and North Africa
Military withdrawal
Negotiations
Treaties
Turkey

Summary:
action_date: 2007-08-04
text: 
Urges the withdrawal of Turkish occupation troops from the Republic of Cyprus.
 
Calls upon the U.S. government to advocate for such removal.
 
Expresses support for implementation of the July 2006 agreement as the best way to prepare for new negotiations leading to Cyprus' reunification.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-08-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-08-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-08-04
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should take immediate action to boycott the Summer Olympic Games of 2008 in Beijing, China.

Bill: 110-hres-628
Sponsor: Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-35]
Introduced: 2007-08-04 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa (Sub-Saharan)
Armed Forces and National Security
Arms sales
Boycott
China
East Asia
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Foreign investments
Genocide
Government Operations and Politics
Insurgency
Olympic games
Peace negotiations
President and foreign policy
Sanctions (International law)
Sports and Recreation
Sudan
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2007-08-04
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the President should take immediate action to boycott the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China; and (2) if such action is taken the President should resume participation in the Games if the governments of the People's Republic of China (PRC) and Sudan take specified actions respecting Darfur.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-08-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-08-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-08-04
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the Warner Robins Little League Baseball Team from Warner Robins, Georgia, on winning the 2007 Little League World Series Championship.

Bill: 110-hres-630
Sponsor: Rep. Marshall, Jim [D-GA-8]
Introduced: 2007-09-04 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
Baseball
Congressional tributes
Georgia
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2007-09-04
text: 
Congratulates the Warner Robins Little League Baseball Team from Warner Robins, Georgia, on winning the 2007 Little League World Series Championship. 

action_date: 2007-10-09
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the Warner Robins Little League Baseball Team from Warner Robins, Georgia, on winning the 2007 Little League World Series Championship. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-10-09
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-10-09
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H11330)
action_date: 2007-10-09
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H11330)
action_date: 2007-10-09
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 630.
action_date: 2007-10-09
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11330-11331)
action_date: 2007-10-09
text: Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-10-04
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2007-10-04
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2007-09-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-09-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-09-04
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the sacrifice and courage of the six missing miners and three rescuers who were killed in the Crandall Canyon mine disaster in Utah, and recognizing the rescue crews for their outstanding efforts in the aftermath of the tragedies.

Bill: 110-hres-631
Sponsor: Rep. Matheson, Jim [D-UT-2]
Introduced: 2007-09-04 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Accidents
Coal
Congressional tributes
Emergency Management
Energy
Families
Miners
Rescue work
Social Welfare
Utah
Volunteer workers

Summary:
action_date: 2007-09-04
text: 
Recognizes: (1) Kerry Allred, Don Erickson, Juan Carlos Payan, Brandon Phillips, Manuel Sanchez, Jose Luis Hernandez, Gary Jensen, Brandon Kimber, and Dale &quot;Bird&quot; Black for their sacrifice in the Crandall Canyon, Utah, coal mine; and (2) the volunteers who participated in the rescue efforts and provided support for the miners' families during the rescue operations. Honors the long national heritage of coal mining families and supports the tradition for the future.

action_date: 2007-09-05
text: 

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

 
Recognizes: (1) Kerry Allred, Don Erickson, Juan Carlos Payan, Brandon Phillips, Manuel Sanchez, Jose Luis Hernandez, Gary Jensen, Brandon Kimber, and Dale &quot;Bird&quot; Black for their sacrifice in the Crandall Canyon, Utah, coal mine; and (2) the volunteers who participated in the rescue efforts and provided support for the miners' families during the rescue operations. Honors the long national heritage of coal mining families and supports the tradition for the future.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-09-05
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-09-05
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10117)
action_date: 2007-09-05
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H10117)
action_date: 2007-09-05
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 631.
action_date: 2007-09-05
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10117-10119)
action_date: 2007-09-05
text: Ms. Woolsey moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-09-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2007-09-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-09-04
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Paul E. Gillmor, a Representative of the State of Ohio.

Bill: 110-hres-632
Sponsor: Rep. Regula, Ralph [R-OH-16]
Introduced: 2007-09-05 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congress
Congressional sessions
Congressional tributes
Ex-Members of Congress
House of Representatives
Ohio

Summary:
action_date: 2007-09-05
text: 
Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Paul E. Gillmor, a former Representative from Ohio.
 
Declares that when the House adjourns on September 5, 2007, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of Representative Gillmor.
 

 

action_date: 2007-09-05
text: 

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

 
Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Paul E. Gillmor, a former Representative from Ohio.
 
Declares that when the House adjourns on September 5, 2007, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of Representative Gillmor.
 

 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-09-05
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-09-05
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10119)
action_date: 2007-09-05
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H10119)
action_date: 2007-09-05
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H10127)
action_date: 2007-09-05
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 632.
action_date: 2007-09-05
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H10119-10127)
action_date: 2007-09-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-09-05
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2786) to reauthorize the programs for housing assistance for Native Americans.

Bill: 110-hres-633
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-3]
Introduced: 2007-09-05 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Minorities
Native Americans

Summary:
action_date: 2007-09-05
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2786) to reauthorize the programs for housing assistance for Native Americans.
action_date: 2007-09-05
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 2786 (Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2007).

action_date: 2007-09-06
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 2786 (Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2007).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-09-06
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-09-06
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 178 (Roll no. 855). (text: CR H10164)
action_date: 2007-09-06
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 178 (Roll no. 855).(text: CR H10164)
action_date: 2007-09-06
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10167-10168)
action_date: 2007-09-06
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of the debate on H.Res. 633, the Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum. The Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until later in the legislative day. The point of no quorum is considered as withdrawn.
action_date: 2007-09-06
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H10166)
action_date: 2007-09-06
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 633.
action_date: 2007-09-06
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H10164-10166)
action_date: 2007-09-05
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 107.
action_date: 2007-09-05
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2786 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 considered read. Bill is open to amendments.
action_date: 2007-09-05
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-316, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2007-09-05
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-316, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2007-09-05
text: Introduced in House
Encouraging participation in hunting and fishing, and supporting the goals and ideals of National Hunting and Fishing Day and the efforts of hunters and fishermen toward the scientific management of wildlife and conservation of the natural environment.

Bill: 110-hres-634
Sponsor: Rep. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY-20]
Introduced: 2007-09-05 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Animals
Congressional tributes
Environmental Protection
Fishing
Hunting
Nature conservation
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Special days
Sports and Recreation
Wildlife management

Summary:
action_date: 2007-09-05
text: 
 Declares that there should be a day known as National Hunting and Fishing Day and that the President should issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe such a day.
 
Encourages participation in hunting and fishing.
 
Commends the contributions of hunters and fishermen toward the scientific management of wildlife and conservation of the natural environment.

action_date: 2007-09-24
text: 
Declares that there should be a day known as National Hunting and Fishing Day and that the President should issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe such a day.
 
Encourages participation in hunting and fishing.
 
Commends the contributions of hunters and fishermen toward the scientific management of wildlife and conservation of the natural environment.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-09-24
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-09-24
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10701)
action_date: 2007-09-24
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 H10701)
action_date: 2007-09-24
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 634.
action_date: 2007-09-24
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10701-10702)
action_date: 2007-09-24
text: Mr. Rahall moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2007-09-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
action_date: 2007-09-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2007-09-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-09-05
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the commencement of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and expressing respect to Muslims in the United States and throughout the world on this occasion, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-635
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]
Introduced: 2007-09-05 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Holidays
Islam
Islamic fundamentalism
Muslims
Religion
Religious liberty
Terrorism
Violence

Summary:
action_date: 2007-09-05
text: 
 Recognizes the Islamic faith as one of the great world religions.
 
 Acknowledges the onset of Ramadan and expresses deepest respect to Muslims in the United States and throughout the world on this significant occasion. 

action_date: 2007-10-02
text: 
Recognizes the Islamic faith as one of the great world religions.
 
 Acknowledges the onset of Ramadan and expresses deepest respect to Muslims in the United States and throughout the world on this significant occasion. 
 
Expresses friendship and support for Muslims in the United States and worldwide. 
 
Rejects hatred, bigotry, and violence directed against Muslims both in the United States and worldwide.
 
Commends Muslims in the United States and across the globe who have privately and publicly rejected interpretations and movements of Islam that justify and encourage hatred, violence, and terror. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 376 - 0, 42 Present (Roll no. 928). (text: CR H11087)
action_date: 2007-10-02
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): 376 - 0, 42 Present (Roll no. 928).(text: CR H11087)
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H11126)
action_date: 2007-10-02
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: 2007-10-02
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 635.
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11087-11090)
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: Mr. Sherman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2007-09-26
text: Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2007-09-26
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2007-09-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-09-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-09-05
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1908) to amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for patent reform.

Bill: 110-hres-636
Sponsor: Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large]
Introduced: 2007-09-06 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Intellectual property

Summary:
action_date: 2007-09-06
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1908) to amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for patent reform.
action_date: 2007-09-06
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 1908 (Patent Reform Act of 2007).
 

action_date: 2007-09-07
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 1908 (Patent Reform Act of 2007).
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-09-07
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-09-07
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 181 (Roll no. 860). (text: CR H10249)
action_date: 2007-09-07
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 181 (Roll no. 860).(text: CR H10249)
action_date: 2007-09-07
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10258-10259)
action_date: 2007-09-07
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 636, the Chair put the question of agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Lincoln Diaz-Balart demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the resolution until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2007-09-07
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H10255)
action_date: 2007-09-07
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 636.
action_date: 2007-09-07
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H10249-10255)
action_date: 2007-09-06
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 108.
action_date: 2007-09-06
text: All points of order againist consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. The resolution provides that the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary, now printed in the bill shall be considered as an original bill.
action_date: 2007-09-06
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-319, by Mr. Welch (VT).
action_date: 2007-09-06
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-319, by Mr. Welch (VT).
action_date: 2007-09-06
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2669) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 601 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2008.

Bill: 110-hres-637
Sponsor: Rep. Sutton, Betty [D-OH-13]
Introduced: 2007-09-06 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Education
Higher education
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2007-09-06
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2669) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 601 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2008.
action_date: 2007-09-06
text: 
Waives points of order against consideration of the conference report on H.R. 2669 (Higher Education Access Act of 2007).
 

action_date: 2007-09-07
text: 
Waives points of order against consideration of the conference report on H.R. 2669 (Higher Education Access Act of 2007).
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-09-07
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-09-07
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 185 (Roll no. 861). (text: CR H10255)
action_date: 2007-09-07
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 185 (Roll no. 861).(text: CR H10255)
action_date: 2007-09-07
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10259)
action_date: 2007-09-07
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 637, the Chair put the question of agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Lincoln Diaz-Balart demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the resolution until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2007-09-07
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H10258)
action_date: 2007-09-07
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 637.
action_date: 2007-09-07
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H10255-10258)
action_date: 2007-09-06
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 109.
action_date: 2007-09-06
text: All points of order against the conference report and against its consideration are waived. The conference report shall be considered as read.
action_date: 2007-09-06
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-320, by Ms. Sutton.
action_date: 2007-09-06
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-320, by Ms. Sutton.
action_date: 2007-09-06
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United Nations should forthwith take the procedural actions necessary to amend Article 23 of the Charter of the United Nations to establish India as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.

Bill: 110-hres-638
Sponsor: Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-9]
Introduced: 2007-09-06 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: India
South Asia
United Nations
United Nations structure

Summary:
action_date: 2007-09-06
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United Nations should take the procedural actions necessary to amend Article 23 of the Charter of the United Nations to establish India as a permanent member of the U.N. Security Council. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-09-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-09-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-09-06
text: Introduced in House