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Congratulating and recognizing Mr. Juan Antonio "Chi-Chi" Rodriguez for his continued success on and off of the golf course.

Bill: 110-hres-1029
Sponsor: Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4]
Introduced: 2008-03-06 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
Charitable contributions
Charities
Congressional tributes
Families
Golf
Poor children
Puerto Ricans
Social Welfare
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2008-03-06
text: 
 Recognizes Chi-Chi Rodriguez for his successes in the sport of golf, for his exemplary conduct as a private citizen, for a life devoted to service to others, and for his service as a role model.

action_date: 2008-06-19
text: 
Congratulates Chi-Chi Rodriguez for his successes in the sport of golf. Commends his exemplary conduct as a humanitarian and advocate for underprivileged youth. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-19
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-06-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-06-19
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 433). (text: CR 6/17/2008 H5435)
action_date: 2008-06-19
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): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 433).(text: CR 6/17/2008 H5435)
action_date: 2008-06-19
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5705)
action_date: 2008-06-17
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: 2008-06-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1029.
action_date: 2008-06-17
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5435-5436)
action_date: 2008-06-17
text: Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2008-06-12
text: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2008-03-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2008-03-06
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E317-318)
action_date: 2008-03-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-03-06
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the achievements of former Texas Tech University, Indiana University, and West Point men's basketball coach Bob Knight.

Bill: 110-hres-1030
Sponsor: Rep. Neugebauer, Randy [R-TX-19]
Introduced: 2008-03-06 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Basketball
College sports
Congressional tributes
Education
Higher education
Indiana
New York State
Sports and Recreation
Sports personnel
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2008-03-06
text: 
Congratulates basketball coach Bob Knight for accomplishments in college athletics and academics.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-04-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
action_date: 2008-03-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2008-03-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-03-06
text: Introduced in House
Providing for the adoption of the resolution (H. Res. 895) establishing within the House of Representatives an Office of Congressional Ethics, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-1031
Sponsor: Rep. Sutton, Betty [D-OH-13]
Introduced: 2008-03-10 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2008-03-10
text: 
Adopts H.Res. 895 (establishing within the House of Representatives an Office of Congressional Ethics), as amended by the amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules.

action_date: 2008-03-10
text: 

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

 
Adopts H.Res. 895 (establishing within the House of Representatives an Office of Congressional Ethics), as amended by the amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules.

action_date: 2008-03-11
text: 

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

 
Adopts H.Res. 895 (establishing within the House of Representatives an Office of Congressional Ethics), as amended by the amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-03-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-03-11
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 182, 4 Present (Roll no. 122). (text: CR H1515)
action_date: 2008-03-11
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 182, 4 Present (Roll no. 122).(text: CR H1515)
action_date: 2008-03-11
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 207 - 206 (Roll no. 121). (consideration: CR H1532)
action_date: 2008-03-11
text: DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H. Res. 1031.
action_date: 2008-03-11
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1031.
action_date: 2008-03-11
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1524, H1525-1534)
action_date: 2008-03-10
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 195.
action_date: 2008-03-10
text: That H.Res. 895, amended by the amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, is hereby adopted.
action_date: 2008-03-10
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-547, by Ms. Sutton.
action_date: 2008-03-10
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-547, by Ms. Sutton.
action_date: 2008-03-10
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre on the occasion of his retirement from the National Football League, and honoring him for his years of commitment to the city of Green Bay and the State of Wisconsin, and his extensive charitable activities in Wisconsin and his home State of Mississippi.

Bill: 110-hres-1032
Sponsor: Rep. Kagen, Steve [D-WI-8]
Introduced: 2008-03-10 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Alabama
Athletes
Breast cancer
Charitable contributions
Charities
Child welfare
Congressional tributes
Disabled
Families
Football
Health
Hurricanes
Louisiana
Medical research
Mississippi
Science, Technology, Communications
Sports and Recreation
Texas
Wisconsin

Summary:
action_date: 2008-03-10
text: 
Recognizes Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre on the occasion of his retirement from the National Football League and commends his generosity to victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, his work with Deanna Favre in breast cancer research, and his charitable work to benefit disabled children in Mississippi and Wisconsin.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-03-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2008-03-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-03-10
text: Introduced in House
Honoring Mr. Myron Cope for his 35 years of service to southwest Pennsylvania and as the voice of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Bill: 110-hres-1033
Sponsor: Rep. Murphy, Tim [R-PA-18]
Introduced: 2008-03-10 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Autism
Broadcast journalism
Charities
Congressional tributes
Football
Government Operations and Politics
Health
Pennsylvania
Reporters and reporting
Science, Technology, Communications
Social Welfare
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2008-03-10
text: 
Honors Myron Cope for his 35 years of service as the voice of the Pittsburgh Steelers and recognizes his significant contributions to help those suffering from autism and his positive impact on the Pittsburgh community.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-03-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2008-03-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-03-10
text: Introduced in House
Electing Minority Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 110-hres-1034
Sponsor: Rep. Putnam, Adam H. [R-FL-12]
Introduced: 2008-03-11 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committee membership
Congressional committees (House)
House Armed Services
House Homeland Security
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2008-03-11
text: 
Elects Minority Members to the House Committees on Armed Services and on Homeland Security.

action_date: 2008-03-11
text: 

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

 
Elects Minority Members to the House Committees on Armed Services and on Homeland Security.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-03-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-03-11
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1457)
action_date: 2008-03-11
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1457)
action_date: 2008-03-11
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1457-1458)
action_date: 2008-03-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-03-11
text: Introduced in House
Electing certain Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 110-hres-1035
Sponsor: Rep. Emanuel, Rahm [D-IL-5]
Introduced: 2008-03-11 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committee membership
Congressional committees (House)
House Foreign Affairs
House Transportation and Infrastructure
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2008-03-11
text: 
Elects named Majority Members to the House Committees on Foreign Affairs and on Transportation and Infrastructure.

action_date: 2008-03-11
text: 

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

 
Elects named Majority Members to the House Committees on Foreign Affairs and on Transportation and Infrastructure.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-03-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-03-11
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H1459)
action_date: 2008-03-11
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H1459)
action_date: 2008-03-11
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1459)
action_date: 2008-03-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-03-11
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 312) revising the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2010 through 2013.

Bill: 110-hres-1036
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-3]
Introduced: 2008-03-11 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2008-03-11
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 312) revising the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2010 through 2013.
action_date: 2008-03-11
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.Con.Res. 312 (congressional budget).

action_date: 2008-03-12
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.Con.Res. 312 (congressional budget).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-03-12
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 195 (Roll no. 130). (text: CR H1553-1554, H1559)
action_date: 2008-03-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-03-12
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 195 (Roll no. 130).(text: CR H1553-1554, H1559)
action_date: 2008-03-12
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 196 (Roll no. 129). (consideration: CR H1559-1560)
action_date: 2008-03-12
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1036.
action_date: 2008-03-12
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1553-1560)
action_date: 2008-03-11
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 196.
action_date: 2008-03-11
text: Rule provides for consideration of H. Con. Res. 312 with 4 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
action_date: 2008-03-11
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-548, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2008-03-11
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-548, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2008-03-11
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the need for enhanced public awareness of Hidradenitis Suppurativa, and for the support of the designation of a National Hidradenitis Suppurativa Awareness Month.

Bill: 110-hres-1037
Sponsor: Rep. Kagen, Steve [D-WI-8]
Introduced: 2008-03-11 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Health
Health education
Medical research
Science, Technology, Communications
Skin diseases
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2008-03-11
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of a National Hidradenitis Suppurativa Awareness Month. 

Requests the President to call on the medical community and other interested groups to engage in educational activities and promote the need for further Hidradenitis Suppurativa research.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-03-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2008-03-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2008-03-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-03-11
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the fifth anniversary of the Department of Homeland Security and honoring the Department's employees for their extraordinary efforts and contributions to protect and secure our Nation.

Bill: 110-hres-1038
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2]
Introduced: 2008-03-11 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Congressional tributes
Department of Homeland Security
Emergency Management
Federal employees
Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2008-03-11
text: 
Recognizes the fifth anniversary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Honors DHS's dedicated public servants for their extraordinary service in helping preserve the safety and security of the American people. 

action_date: 2008-04-10
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the fifth anniversary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Honors DHS's dedicated public servants for their extraordinary service in helping preserve the safety and security of the American people. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-04-10
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 3 (Roll no. 180). (text: CR 4/9/2008 H2088)
action_date: 2008-04-10
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-04-10
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): 406 - 3 (Roll no. 180).(text: CR 4/9/2008 H2088)
action_date: 2008-04-10
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2176-2177)
action_date: 2008-04-09
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: 2008-04-09
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1038.
action_date: 2008-04-09
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2088-2092)
action_date: 2008-04-09
text: Mr. Carney moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-03-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
action_date: 2008-03-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-03-11
text: Introduced in House
Raising a question of the privileges of the House.

Bill: 110-hres-1039
Sponsor: Rep. Boehner, John A. [R-OH-8]
Introduced: 2008-03-12 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional agencies
Congressional committees (House)
Congressional ethics
Congressional investigations
Congressional leadership
Congressional reorganization
Congressional reporting requirements
Congressional voting
Democratic Party
Government Operations and Politics
House Standards of Official Conduct
House of Representatives
House rules and procedure
Legislative resolutions
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2008-03-12
text: 
Declares that the House: (1) denounces any violations of House rules by Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other Members of the Democratic leadership in the strongest terms possible; (2) rejects the practices of holding votes open beyond a reasonable period of time for the sole purpose of circumventing the will of the House; and (3) directs the Speaker to take such steps as necessary to prevent any further abuse.
 
Vacates the votes on ordering the previous question and adoption of House Resolution 1031 (adopting H.Res. 895).
 
Directs the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct to investigate and report to the House on: (1) violations of House rules by the Speaker and such Members; and (2) its findings and recommendations to the House, including a recommendation regarding the appropriate actions for the Speaker's activities.
 
Directs the Select Committee to Investigate the Voting Irregularities of August 2, 2007, to investigate and include in the report its findings and resulting recommendations concerning the actions of the Speaker, the time the vote was held open and the changes in votes cast by members, resulting in passage of the previous question vote to H. Res. 1031 on March 11, 2008.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-03-12
text: On motion to table the measure Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 193 (Roll no. 125).
action_date: 2008-03-12
text: Mr. McGovern moved to table the resolution.
action_date: 2008-03-12
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1543-1544; text of measure as introduced: CR H1544)
action_date: 2008-03-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-03-12
text: Introduced in House
Raising a question of the privileges of the House.

Bill: 110-hres-1040
Sponsor: Rep. Boehner, John A. [R-OH-8]
Introduced: 2008-03-12 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees (House)
Congressional investigations
Congressional reporting requirements
House Standards of Official Conduct
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2008-03-12
text: 
Directs the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct to investigate without further delay violations of House rules by Representative Dave Obey and report its findings and recommendations to the House, including a recommendation regarding the appropriate action for such violations.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-03-12
text: On motion to table the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 193 (Roll no. 128).
action_date: 2008-03-12
text: Mr. McGovern moved to table the measure.
action_date: 2008-03-12
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1552-1553; text of measure as introduced: CR H1553)
action_date: 2008-03-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-03-12
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 3773) to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-1041
Sponsor: Rep. Arcuri, Michael A. [D-NY-24]
Introduced: 2008-03-12 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2008-03-12
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 3773) to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence.
action_date: 2008-03-12
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 3773 (Responsible Electronic Surveillance That is Overseen, Reviewed, and Effective Act of 2007 or RESTORE Act of 2007).

action_date: 2008-03-14
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 3773 (Responsible Electronic Surveillance That is Overseen, Reviewed, and Effective Act of 2007 or RESTORE Act of 2007).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-03-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-03-14
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 188 (Roll no. 144). (text: CR H1707)
action_date: 2008-03-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 188 (Roll no. 144).(text: CR H1707)
action_date: 2008-03-14
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 190 (Roll no. 143). (consideration: CR H1718-1719)
action_date: 2008-03-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1041.
action_date: 2008-03-14
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1707-1720)
action_date: 2008-03-12
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 197.
action_date: 2008-03-12
text: The resolution waives all points of order against the motion except those arising under clause 10 of rule XXI. Upon the adoption of the resolution it shall be in order to move that the House agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 3773 with an amendment.
action_date: 2008-03-12
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-549, by Mr. Arcuri.
action_date: 2008-03-12
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-549, by Mr. Arcuri.
action_date: 2008-03-12
text: Introduced in House