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Recognizing the 20th anniversary of the remarkable events leading to the end of the Cold War and the creation of a Europe, whole, free, and at peace.

Bill: 111-hres-892
Sponsor: Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28]
Introduced: 2009-11-05 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Europe
European Union
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Political movements and philosophies
World history

Summary:
action_date: 2009-11-05
text: 
Recognizes the events of 1989 that helped lead to the Cold War's end.
 
Congratulates the countries of Central and Eastern Europe which have emerged as strong democracies.
 
Welcomes the commitment by the European Union (EU) and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to keep the door to membership open for all European countries which meet the conditions for accession.
 

action_date: 2009-11-07
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the events of 1989 that helped lead to the Cold War's end.
 
Congratulates the countries of Central and Eastern Europe which have emerged as strong democracies.
 
Welcomes the commitment by the European Union (EU) and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to keep the door to membership open for all European countries which meet the conditions for accession.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-11-07
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-11-07
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 431 - 1 (Roll no. 883). (text: CR 11/6/2009 H12540-12541)
action_date: 2009-11-07
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 431 - 1 (Roll no. 883).(text: CR 11/6/2009 H12540-12541)
action_date: 2009-11-07
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H12623)
action_date: 2009-11-06
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. McMahon 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 The point of no quorum was withdrawn.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: 2009-11-06
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 892.
action_date: 2009-11-06
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12540-12544)
action_date: 2009-11-06
text: Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-11-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-11-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-11-05
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the 2009 Major League Baseball World Series Champions, the New York Yankees.

Bill: 111-hres-893
Sponsor: Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-16]
Introduced: 2009-11-05 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
New York City
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2009-11-05
text: 
Congratulates the 2009 Major League Baseball World Series Champions, the New York Yankees, for an outstanding season and a record 27th World Series Championship win.

action_date: 2009-11-06
text: 

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

Congratulates the 2009 Major League Baseball World Series Champions, the New York Yankees, for an outstanding season and a record 27th World Series Championship win.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-11-06
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-11-06
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 386 - 17, 11 Present (Roll no. 866). (text: CR H12461)
action_date: 2009-11-06
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): 386 - 17, 11 Present (Roll no. 866).(text: CR H12461)
action_date: 2009-11-06
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H12494-12495)
action_date: 2009-11-06
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: 2009-11-06
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 893.
action_date: 2009-11-06
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12461-12462)
action_date: 2009-11-06
text: Mr. Towns moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-11-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-11-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-11-05
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the 50th anniversary of the recording of the album "Kind of Blue" and reaffirming jazz as a national treasure.

Bill: 111-hres-894
Sponsor: Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-14]
Introduced: 2009-11-05 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Music

Summary:
action_date: 2009-11-05
text: 
Honors the 50th anniversary of the recording of the album &quot;Kind of Blue&quot; and recognizes the unique contribution the album has made to American jazz.
 
Encourages the U.S. government to preserve and advance the art form of jazz music. 
 
Reaffirms the status of jazz as a national treasure. 

action_date: 2009-12-15
text: 

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

 
Honors the 50th anniversary of the recording of the album &quot;Kind of Blue&quot; and recognizes the unique contribution the album has made to American jazz.
 
Encourages the U.S. government to preserve and advance the art form of jazz music. 
 
Reaffirms the status of jazz as a national treasure. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-12-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-12-15
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 0 (Roll no. 971). (text: CR H14891)
action_date: 2009-12-15
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): 409 - 0 (Roll no. 971).(text: CR H14891)
action_date: 2009-12-15
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H14900-14901)
action_date: 2009-12-15
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: 2009-12-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 894.
action_date: 2009-12-15
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H14891-14892)
action_date: 2009-12-15
text: Mr. Conyers moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-11-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2009-11-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-11-05
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the lives of the brave soldiers and civilians of the United States Army who died or were wounded in the tragic attack of November 5, 2009, at Fort Hood, Texas.

Bill: 111-hres-895
Sponsor: Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31]
Introduced: 2009-11-06 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Military facilities and property
Military personnel and dependents
Texas
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2009-11-06
text: 
Honors the lives of the brave soldiers and civilians of the U.S. Army who died or were wounded in the tragic attack of November 5, 2009, at Fort Hood, Texas.

action_date: 2009-11-07
text: 

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

 
Honors the lives of the brave soldiers and civilians of the U.S. Army who died or were wounded in the tragic attack of November 5, 2009, at Fort Hood, Texas.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-11-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2009-11-07
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-11-07
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 428 - 0 (Roll no. 888). (text: CR 11/6/2009 H12488)
action_date: 2009-11-07
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): 428 - 0 (Roll no. 888).(text: CR 11/6/2009 H12488)
action_date: 2009-11-07
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H12968-12969)
action_date: 2009-11-06
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: 2009-11-06
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 895.
action_date: 2009-11-06
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12488-12493)
action_date: 2009-11-06
text: Mr. Skelton moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-11-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2009-11-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-11-06
text: Introduced in House
United States Capitol Police Administrative Technical Corrections Act of 2009

Bill: 111-hres-896
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Susan A. [D-CA-53]
Introduced: 2009-11-06 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2009-11-06
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 1299 (United States Capitol Police Administrative Technical Corrections Act of 2009).

action_date: 2009-11-06
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 Senate amendment to H.R. 1299 (United States Capitol Police Administrative Technical Corrections Act of 2009).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-11-06
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-11-06
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H12478-12482)
action_date: 2009-11-06
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H12478-12482)
action_date: 2009-11-06
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 896.
action_date: 2009-11-06
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12477-12487)
action_date: 2009-11-06
text: Mrs. Davis (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-11-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-11-06
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the importance of teaching elementary and secondary school students about the sacrifices that veterans have made throughout the history of the Nation.

Bill: 111-hres-897
Sponsor: Rep. Guthrie, Brett [R-KY-2]
Introduced: 2009-11-06 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Teaching, teachers, curricula
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2009-11-06
text: 
 Recognizes the importance of teaching elementary and secondary school students, on Veterans Day and throughout the school year, about the sacrifices veterans have made throughout our nation's history.
 

action_date: 2009-12-02
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the importance of teaching elementary and secondary school students, on Veterans Day and throughout the school year, about the sacrifices veterans have made throughout our nation's history.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-01-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
action_date: 2009-12-02
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-12-02
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 0 (Roll no. 917). (text: CR H13397)
action_date: 2009-12-02
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): 419 - 0 (Roll no. 917).(text: CR H13397)
action_date: 2009-12-02
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H13410)
action_date: 2009-12-02
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: 2009-12-02
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 897.
action_date: 2009-12-02
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H13397-13398)
action_date: 2009-12-02
text: Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-11-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-11-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-11-06
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the immediate and unconditional release of Aung San Suu Kyi, a meaningful tripartite political dialogue toward national reconciliation, and the full restoration of democracy, freedom of assembly, freedom of movement, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and internationally recognized human rights for all Burmese citizens.

Bill: 111-hres-898
Sponsor: Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-3]
Introduced: 2009-11-06 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arms control and nonproliferation
Asia
Burma
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Political movements and philosophies
Protest and dissent
Racial and ethnic relations
Sanctions
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Trade restrictions
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-11-06
text: 
Insists that Burma's military regime begin a political dialogue with Aung San Suu Kyi, the National League for Democracy, and ethnic nationalities toward national reconciliation, and the restoration of democracy, freedom of assembly, freedom of movement, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and human rights. 
 
Demands the release of Aung San Suu Kyi, detained Buddhist monks, Kyaw Zaw Lwin (a Burmese born American citizen), and all other political prisoners and prisoners of conscience.
 
Calls on: (1) governments around the world to strengthen economic and arms sanctions against Burma; (2) the U.N. Security Council to impose multilateral sanctions on Burma's military regime; (3) the Administration to implement the Tom Lantos Block Burmese JADE Act.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
action_date: 2009-11-06
text: Referred to House Judiciary
action_date: 2009-11-06
text: Referred to House Ways and Means
action_date: 2009-11-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and the Judiciary, 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: 2009-11-06
text: Referred to House Foreign Affairs
action_date: 2009-11-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-11-06
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the members of the New Hampshire National Guard for their service to the State of New Hampshire and the contributions of the New Hampshire National Guard to the domestic and international missions of the Armed Forces through the patriotic service of its members and its innovative programs and dedication to military families.

Bill: 111-hres-899
Sponsor: Rep. Shea-Porter, Carol [D-NH-1]
Introduced: 2009-11-06 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Military personnel and dependents
National Guard and reserves
New Hampshire

Summary:
action_date: 2009-11-06
text: 
Recognizes the exemplary service and sacrifice of members of the New Hampshire National Guard (Guard).
 
Commends Guard members and their families for their service and sacrifice on behalf of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-11-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2009-11-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2009-11-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-11-06
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the sacrifices and contributions made by members of the Armed Forces during the Cold War and encouraging the people of the United States to participate in local and national activities honoring the sacrifices and contributions of those individuals.

Bill: 111-hres-900
Sponsor: Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-2]
Introduced: 2009-11-06 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Military history
U.S. history
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2009-11-06
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of a Cold War Veterans Recognition Day to honor the sacrifices and contributions made by members of the Armed Forces during the Cold War.
 
Encourages the people of the United States to participate in local and national activities honoring such sacrifices and contributions.

action_date: 2010-03-21
text: 
 Honors the sacrifices and contributions made by members of the Armed Forces during the Cold War.
 
Encourages the people of the United States to participate in local and national activities honoring such sacrifices and contributions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-21
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-03-21
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-03-21
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 429 - 0 (Roll no. 161). (text: CR 3/20/2010 H1783)
action_date: 2010-03-21
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): 429 - 0 (Roll no. 161).(text: CR 3/20/2010 H1783)
action_date: 2010-03-21
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1852)
action_date: 2010-03-20
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: 2010-03-20
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 900.
action_date: 2010-03-20
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1783-1787)
action_date: 2010-03-20
text: Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2009-11-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2009-11-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2009-11-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-11-06
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of January 28, 2010, as National Data Privacy Day.

Bill: 111-hres-902
Sponsor: Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6]
Introduced: 2009-11-06 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Child safety and welfare
Commemorative events and holidays
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Right of privacy

Summary:
action_date: 2009-11-06
text: 
Supports the designation of January 28, 2010, as National Data Privacy Day. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-11-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
action_date: 2009-11-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2009-11-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-11-06
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3962) to provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3961) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to reform the Medicare SGR payment system for physicians.

Bill: 111-hres-903
Sponsor: Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28]
Introduced: 2009-11-06 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2009-11-06
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3962) to provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3961) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to reform the Medicare SGR payment system for physicians.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-11-07
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-11-07
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 242 - 192 (Roll no. 882). (text: CR H12598)
action_date: 2009-11-07
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 242 - 192 (Roll no. 882).(text: CR H12598)
action_date: 2009-11-07
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by recorded vote: 247 - 187 (Roll no. 881). (consideration: CR H12621-12622)
action_date: 2009-11-07
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 903.
action_date: 2009-11-07
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H12598-12622)
action_date: 2009-11-07
text: All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. The amendment printed in part C of the report of the Committee on Rules, which shall be in order without intervention of any point of order except those arising under clause 9 of rule XXI, shall be considered as read, shall be separately debatable for 20 minutes equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question. Upon the adoption of the resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 3691) under a closed rule. The rule provides one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The rule waives all points of order against consideration of the bill except for clauses 9 and 10 of rule XXI, and provides that the bill shall be considered as read. The rule waives all points of order against provisions of the bill. The rule provides one motion to recommit with or without instructions.
action_date: 2009-11-07
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 130.
action_date: 2009-11-07
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-330, by Ms. Slaughter.
action_date: 2009-11-07
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-330, by Ms. Slaughter.
action_date: 2009-11-06
text: Introduced in House