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105-hres-614 105 hres 614 Appointing and authorizing managers for the impeachment trial of William Jefferson Clinton, President of the United States. Congress 1998-12-19 1998-12-19 Received in the Senate. House Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6] IL R H001022 0 Appoints certain Members of the House of Representatives managers to conduct the impeachment trial against President Clinton, and authorizes them to take all necessary actions in connection with the preparation and conduct of the trial. 2025-04-07T15:23:55Z  
105-hres-613 105 hres 613 Providing a vote for the Delegate to the Congress from the District of Columbia in the consideration by the House of Representatives of any resolution impeaching the President or Vice President of the United States. Congress 1998-12-18 1998-12-18 QUESTION OF PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE - Mrs. Norton of the District of Columbia submitted a resolution raising a question of the privileges of the House. The Speaker pro tempore heard debate on the question and subsequently ruled that the resolution did not constitute a question of the privileges of the House on the grounds that a question of the privileges of the House may not be invoked to effect a change in the rules or standing orders of the House. House Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] DC D N000147 0 Mandates that the Delegate to the Congress from the District of Columbia be permitted to vote in any resolution of the House of Representatives impeaching the President or Vice President of the United States. 2025-01-02T17:44:48Z  
105-hres-612 105 hres 612 Expressing unequivocal support for the men and women of our Armed Forces who are currently carrying out missions in and around the Persian Gulf region. Armed Forces and National Security 1998-12-17 1998-12-17 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Spence, Floyd [R-SC-2] SC R S000718 0 Declares that the Congress: (1) supports the men and women of the armed forces who are carrying out their missions; and (2) reaffirms that it should be U.S. policy to support efforts to remove the regime headed by Saddam Hussein from power in Iraq and to promote the emergence of a democratic government to replace that regime. 2025-01-02T17:44:41Z  
105-hres-611 105 hres 611 Impeaching William Jefferson Clinton, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors. Congress 1998-12-16 1999-02-12 The Senate adjudges that William Jefferson Clinton, President of the United States, is not guilty as charged in the second Article of Impeachment. By Yea-Nay Vote. 50-50. Record Vote No: 18. (Record vote link to left is automatically generated and leads to an unrelated vote in the 105th Congress. Here is the <a href="http://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_lists/roll_call_vote_cfm.cfm?congress=106&session=1&vote=00018">106th</a> Senate vote on the second Article of Impeachment.) House Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6] IL R H001022 0 Sets forth four articles impeaching William Jefferson Clinton, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors. Article I: States that in his conduct while President of the United States, William Jefferson Clinton, in violation of his constitutional oath faithfully to execute the office of President of the United States and, to the best of his ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States, and in violation of his constitutional duty to take care that the laws be faithfully executed, has willfully corrupted and manipulated the judicial process of the United States for his personal gain and exoneration, impeding the administration of justice, in that William Jefferson Clinton swore to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth before a Federal grand jury of the United States. States that contrary to that oath, William Jefferson Clinton willfully provided perjurious, false and misleading testimony to the grand jury. Article II: States that in his conduct while President of the United States, William Jefferson Clinton, in violation of his constitutional oath faithfully to execute the office of President of the United States and, to the best of his ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States, and in violation of his constitutional duty to take care that the laws be faithfully executed, has willfully corrupted and manipulated the judicial process of the United States for his personal gain and exoneration, impeding the administration of justice in that William Jefferson Clinton willfully provided perjurious, false and misleading testimony as part of a Federal civil rights action brought against him. Article III: States that in his conduct while President of the United States, William Jefferson Clinton, in violation of his constitutional oath faithfully to execute the office of President of the United States and, to the best of his ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States, and in violat… 2025-04-07T15:33:02Z  
105-hres-605 105 hres 605 Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 4328) making appropriations for the Department of Transportation and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1999, and for other purposes. Congress 1998-10-20 1998-10-20 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-22] NY R S000675 0 Waives points of order against the consideration of the conference report on H.R. 4328 (Department of Transportation and related agencies appropriations). 2025-04-07T15:33:15Z  
105-hres-606 105 hres 606 Providing for an organizational caucus or conference in the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Sixth Congress. Congress 1998-10-20 1998-10-20 Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 594, H. Res. 606 is considered passed House. (consideration: CR H11582) House Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-22] NY R S000675 0 Authorizes any organizational caucus or conference in the House of Representatives for the 106th Congress to begin on or after November 13, 1998. 2025-01-02T17:44:41Z  
105-hres-607 105 hres 607 Providing for a revised edition of the Rules and Manual of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Sixth Congress. Congress 1998-10-20 1998-10-20 Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 594, H. Res. 607 is considered passed House. (consideration: CR H11582) House Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-22] NY R S000675 0 Provides for the printing of a revised edition of the Rules and Manual of the House of Representatives for the 106th Congress as a House document. 2025-01-02T17:44:41Z  
105-hres-608 105 hres 608 Providing for a committee of two Members to be appointed by the House to inform the President. Congress 1998-10-20 1998-10-20 Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 594, H. Res. 608 is considered passed House. (consideration: CR H11583) House Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-22] NY R S000675 0 Provides for appointment of a committee of two Members of the House of Representatives to inform the President that the House has completed its business of the session and is ready to adjourn. 2025-01-02T17:44:41Z  
105-hres-609 105 hres 609 Expressing concern over interference with freedom of the press and the independence of judicial and electoral institutions in Peru. International Affairs 1998-10-20 1998-10-21 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2271) House Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20] NY R G000212 2 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the erosion of the independence of judicial and electoral branches of the Government of Peru and the blatant intimidation of journalists in Peru are matters for concern by the United States; and (2) the United States should seek an independent investigation and report on threats to press freedom and judicial independence in Peru by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights of the Organization of American States. 2025-01-02T17:44:44Z  
105-hres-610 105 hres 610 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the people of the Republic of Mozambique are to be commended for their commitment to rebuilding their nation after years of civil war, their willingness to live together harmoniously despite sharp political differences, and their ability to overcome poverty, health crises, and refugee outflows to build a growing economy and a positive future for their country. International Affairs 1998-10-20 1998-10-20 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. McKinney, Cynthia A. [D-GA-4] GA D M000523 0 Commends: (1) the achievements of the Mozambican people in overcoming political and economic obstacles to become a model of reconciliation and development; (2) those who have led Mozambique toward political reconciliation and away from armed conflict; and (3) the Mozambican people for continuing to support democracy and democratic institutions. Calls upon: (1) U.S. Government agencies to continue to work with their Mozambican counterparts in forging a close bilateral relationship; (2) the Government of Mozambique to continue to be a model of democracy, economic liberalization, and respect for human rights; and (3) those nations in the world torn by civil strife to look toward the example of Mozambique for the benefits of political reconciliation and peaceful economic development. 2025-04-07T15:23:39Z  
105-hres-604 105 hres 604 Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1132) to modify the boundaries of the Bandelier National Monument to include the lands within the headwaters of the Upper Alamo Watershed which drain into the Monument and which are not currently within the jurisdiction of a Federal land management agency, to authorize purchase or donation of those lands, and for other purposes, and for consideration of the bill (S. 2133) an act to preserve the cultural resources of the Route 66 corridor and to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to provide assistance. Congress 1998-10-16 1998-10-20 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-28] CA R D000492 0 Sets forth the rule (closed) for the consideration of S. 1132 (Bandelier National Monument, New Mexico boundary modification and watershed protection) and S. 2133 (preservation of the cultural resources of the Route 66 corridor). 2025-04-07T15:33:50Z  
105-hres-601 105 hres 601 Returning to the Senate the bill S. 361. Congress 1998-10-15 1998-10-15 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-8] IL R C000873 0 Returns to the Senate S. 361 (rhinoceros and tiger conservation) because, in the opinion of the House of Representatives, it contravenes the Constitution and infringes the privileges of the House. 2025-04-07T15:23:24Z  
105-hres-602 105 hres 602 Providing for the concurrence by the House with an amendment in the Senate amendment to H.R. 2204. Congress 1998-10-15 1998-10-15 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Shuster, Bud [R-PA-9] PA R S000394 0 Provides for the consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 2204 (Coast Guard funding). 2025-01-02T17:44:41Z  
105-hres-603 105 hres 603 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the seat in the United Nations that is reserved to Burma should be occupied by a representative of the National League for Democracy. International Affairs 1998-10-15 1998-10-15 Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-45] CA R R000409 2 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of State should instruct the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations (UN) to use appropriate procedures in the UN to: (1) obtain the removal of the representative of the Burmese military regime from the seat in the UN that is reserved to Burma; (2) enable the seat to be occupied by a representative of the duly elected parliament of Burma; and (3) hold the seat vacant until such time as it can be so occupied. 2025-04-07T15:23:24Z  
105-hres-597 105 hres 597 Expressing the sense of the House with respect to the brutal killing of Mr. Matthew Shepard. Commemorations 1998-10-14 1998-10-15 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Cubin, Barbara [R-WY-At Large] WY R C000962 1 Condemns the actions which occurred in Laramie, Wyoming, whereby Matthew Shepard was physically beaten, tortured, tied to a wooden fence, and left for dead, resulting in his death. Urges each Member of Congress and every U.S. citizen to join in denouncing and encouraging others to denounce this outrageous murder. Pledges to: (1) join in efforts to bring an end to such crimes and to encourage all Americans to dedicate themselves to ending violence in the United States; and (2) fight the sort of prejudice and intolerance that leads to the murder of innocent people. 2025-04-07T15:23:55Z  
105-hres-598 105 hres 598 Calling on the President to take all necessary measures to respond to the surge of steel imports resulting from the financial crises in Asia, Russia, and other regions, and for other purposes. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1998-10-14 1998-10-15 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17] OH D T000350 47 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that its integrity has been impugned by the failure of the executive branch to expeditiously enforce title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 in response to the surge of steel imports resulting from the financial crises in Asia, Russia, and other regions. Calls upon the President to: (1) immediately review the entry into the U.S. customs territory of all steel products from Australia, China, South Africa, Ukraine, Indonesia, India, Japan, Russia, South Korea, or Brazil; (2) impose a one-year ban on all steel products from any country not abiding by the international trade agreements with respect to imports of all steel products into the United States; (3) establish a task force to closely monitor U.S. imports of steel from other countries to determine whether or not such agreements are being violated; and (4) report to the Congress by January 5, 1999, on any other actions the President has taken, or intends to take, to ensure that all U.S. trading partners abide such agreements with respect to U.S. imports of steel. 2025-04-07T15:23:24Z  
105-hres-599 105 hres 599 Expressing the sense of the House on a question relating to the privileges of the House. Congress 1998-10-14 1998-10-14 Referred to the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct. House Rep. Riggs, Frank [R-CA-1] CA R R000252 0 Removes Representative Charles Schumer as a member of the House Judiciary Committee for the remainder of the 105th Congress. 2025-01-02T17:44:43Z  
105-hres-600 105 hres 600 Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to provide that certain extraordinary bills reported by the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight to eliminate waste and provide reform of the executive branch are privileged. Congress 1998-10-14 1998-10-14 Referred to the House Committee on Rules. House Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39] CA R R000487 0 Amends rule XI (rules of procedure for committees) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to allow the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight to report at any time on bills that eliminate waste, reform the executive branch, and that carry a designation that such bills are extraordinary. 2025-04-07T15:23:42Z  
105-hres-594 105 hres 594 Providing for consideration of certain resolutions in preparation for the adjournment of the second session sine die. Congress 1998-10-13 1998-10-20 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-22] NY R S000675 0 Sets forth the rule (closed) for the consideration of a joint resolution appointing the day for the convening of the first session of the 106th Congress. Adopts resolutions to provide: (1) that any organizational caucus or conference in the House of Representatives for the 106th Congress may begin on or after November 13, 1998; (2) for the printing of a revised edition of the Rules and Manual of the House of Representatives for the 106th Congress as a House document; and (3) that a committee of two Members of the House be appointed to wait upon the President and to inform him that the House has completed its business of the session and is ready to adjourn unless the President has other communication to make to them. Authorizes: (1) the Speaker, the Majority Leader, and the Minority Leader to accept resignations and make appointments to commissions, boards, and committees following the sine die adjournment of the second session as authorized by law or the House; and (2) the chairman and ranking minority member of each standing committee and subcommittee to extend their remarks in the Congressional Record and include a summary of the work of their committee or subcommittee. 2025-04-07T15:30:52Z  
105-hres-595 105 hres 595 Concerning the need to improve working conditions at the Han Young truck factory in Tijuana, Mexico. International Affairs 1998-10-13 1998-10-13 Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-16] CA D L000397 13 Urges: (1) the Mexican Government to ensure that the rights of the workers at the Han Young truck factory in Tijuana are respected; and (2) the President to pursue ministerial and diplomatic consultations with the Mexican Government to resolve the situation at the factory. 2025-01-02T17:44:43Z  
105-hres-596 105 hres 596 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the seriousness of the national problems associated with mental illness and with respect to congressional intent to establish a "Mental Illness Working Group". Health 1998-10-13 1998-10-16 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment. House Rep. Roukema, Marge [R-NJ-5] NJ R R000465 2 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that a "Mental Illness Working Group" should be established to probe the serious national dimensions of the mentally ill. 2025-01-02T17:44:43Z  
105-hres-592 105 hres 592 Providing for the concurrence by the House with amendments in the Senate amendment to H.R. 4110. Congress 1998-10-10 1998-10-10 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Stump, Bob [R-AZ-3] AZ R S001044 0 Provides for the consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 4110 (veterans' benefits revisions). 2025-04-07T15:33:22Z  
105-hres-593 105 hres 593 Permitting payments to be made by the House of Representatives to reimburse Members, officers, and employees for qualified adoption expenses. Congress 1998-10-10 1998-10-10 Referred to the House Committee on House Oversight. House Rep. Bliley, Tom [R-VA-7] VA R B000556 1 Permits payment from applicable accounts of the House of Representatives of up to $2,000 to reimburse any Member, officer, or employee of the House for qualified adoption expenses related to the adoption of an eligible child, if authorized by the appropriate employing authority. 2025-01-02T17:44:44Z  
105-hres-588 105 hres 588 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4761) to require the United States Trade Representative to take certain actions in response to the failure of the European Union to comply with the rulings of the World Trade Organization. Congress 1998-10-09 1998-10-10 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 243 - 179 (Roll No. 514). House Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-28] CA R D000492 0 Sets forth the rule (closed) for the consideration of H.R. 4761 (requiring the U.S. Trade Representative to take certain actions in response to the European Union's failure to comply with the World Trade Organization's rulings). 2025-04-07T15:32:33Z  
105-hres-589 105 hres 589 Waiving a requirement of clause 4(b) of rule XI with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules, and for other purposes. Congress 1998-10-09 1998-10-10 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-22] NY R S000675 0 Waives provisions of rule XI of the Rules of the House of Representatives that require a two-thirds vote for the consideration of a report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House, with respect to resolutions reported by such Committee for the remainder of the second session of the 105th Congress and which provide for the consideration or disposition of a bill or joint resolution (including any amendment, conference report, or amendment reported in disagreement) making general or continuing appropriations for FY 1999. Makes it in order at any time for the remainder of the second session of the 105th Congress for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules, provided that the object of any such motion is announced from the House floor at least two hours before the motion is offered. 2025-04-07T15:31:22Z  
105-hres-590 105 hres 590 Recognizing and honoring Hunter Scott for his efforts to honor the memory of the captain and crew of the U.S.S. INDIANAPOLIS and for the outstanding example he has set for the young people of the United States. Commemorations 1998-10-09 1998-10-16 Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service. House Rep. Scarborough, Joe [R-FL-1] FL R S000106 5 Honors Hunter Scott for his efforts to honor the memory of the captain and crew of the U.S.S. INDIANAPOLIS and for the outstanding example he has set for the young people of the United States. 2025-04-07T15:24:01Z  
105-hres-591 105 hres 591 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Supreme Court of the United States should improve its employment practices with regard to hiring more qualified minority applicants to serve as clerks to the Justices. Law 1998-10-09 1998-10-13 Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts and Intellectual Property. House Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-6] NY D M001137 2 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Supreme Court should: (1) move in an expeditious manner to improve its employment practices with regard to hiring more qualified minority applicants to serve as clerks; and (2) implement recruiting procedures to ensure that diversity is emphasized and not undermined. 2025-01-16T12:12:20Z  
105-hres-583 105 hres 583 Expressing the sense of the House with respect to barriers between the United States and Canada with regard to certain agriculture products. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1998-10-08 1998-10-08 Referred to House Agriculture House Rep. Smith, Robert [R-OR-2] OR R S000607 3 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Secretary of Agriculture should: (1) analyze and report to specified congressional committees on trade between the United States and Canada with regard to beef, beef cattle, wheat, barley, dairy, poultry, and eggs; and (2) based on such analyses identify any provisions of the General Agreement on Tariff and Trade (GATT), Canada Free Trade Agreement (CFTA), and the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) that limit, inhibit, or otherwise restrict the ability of U.S. farmers and ranchers to benefit from or mitigate the economic impact of trade between the United States and Canada. 2025-04-07T15:23:53Z  
105-hres-584 105 hres 584 Further providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4274) making appropriations for the Department of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1999, and for other purposes. Congress 1998-10-08 1998-10-08 On motion to table the motion to reconsider the vote Agreed to by recorded vote: 230 - 192 (Roll No. 503). (consideration: CR H10135) House Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-28] CA R D000492 0 Sets forth the rule (modified closed) for the further consideration of H.R. 4274 (Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies appropriations). 2025-04-07T15:32:50Z  
105-hres-585 105 hres 585 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Health Care Financing Administration should adhere to the statutory deadlines for implementation of the prospective payment system for home health services furnished under the Medicare Program. Health 1998-10-08 1998-10-16 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman. House Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-5] TX R S000250 8 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Health Care Financing Administration should adhere to the statutory deadlines to establish and implement the prospective payment system for home health services furnished under the Medicare program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act. 2025-01-02T17:44:48Z  
105-hres-586 105 hres 586 Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 3150) to amend title 11 of the United States Code, and for other purposes. Congress 1998-10-08 1998-10-09 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Linder, John [R-GA-11] GA R L000321 0 Waives points of order against the consideration of the conference report on H.R. 3150 (consumer bankruptcy revisions). 2025-04-07T15:32:54Z  
105-hres-587 105 hres 587 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the seriousness of the national problems associated with mental illness and with respect to congressional intent to establish a mental illness task force. Health 1998-10-08 1998-10-16 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment. House Rep. Roukema, Marge [R-NJ-5] NJ R R000465 1 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that a temporary task force or advisory committee on mental illness should be established to probe the serious national problems associated with mental illness. 2025-01-02T17:44:43Z  
105-hres-578 105 hres 578 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the print of the Committee on Science entitled "Unlocking Our Future: Toward a New National Science Policy" should serve as a framework for future deliberations on congressional science policy and funding. Science, Technology, Communications 1998-10-07 1998-10-08 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-9] WI R S000244 1 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the print from the Committee on Science entitled "Unlocking Our Future: Toward a New National Science Policy" should serve as a framework for future deliberations on congressional science policy and funding. 2025-04-07T15:34:08Z  
105-hres-579 105 hres 579 Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 4104) making appropriations for the Treasury Department, the United States Postal Service, the Executive Office of the President, and certain Independent Agencies, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1999, and for other purposes. Congress 1998-10-07 1998-10-07 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. McInnis, Scott [R-CO-3] CO R M000477 0 Waives points of order against the consideration of the conference report on H.R. 4104 (making appropriations for the Department of the Treasury, U.S. Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and certain independent agencies). 2025-04-07T15:33:02Z  
105-hres-580 105 hres 580 Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 131) waiving certain enrollment requirements for the remainder of the One Hundred Fifth Congress with respect to any bill or joint resolution making general or continuing appropriations for fiscal year 1999. Congress 1998-10-07 1998-10-08 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21] FL R D000299 0 Sets forth the rule (closed) for the consideration of H.J. Res. 131 (waiving certain enrollment requirements for the remainder of the 105th Congress with respect to certain bills or joint resolutions). 2025-04-07T15:33:18Z  
105-hres-581 105 hres 581 Authorizing and directing the Committee on the Judiciary to investigate whether sufficient grounds exist for the impeachment of William Jefferson Clinton, President of the United States. Congress 1998-10-07 1998-10-08 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6] IL R H001022 0 Authorizes the House Committee on the Judiciary, acting as a whole or by any subcommittee thereof appointed by the chairman for the purposes hereof and in accordance with the rules of the Committee, to investigate fully and completely whether sufficient grounds exist for the House to exercise its constitutional power to impeach President Clinton. Requires the Committee to report to the House such resolutions, articles of impeachment, or other recommendations as it deems proper. 2025-04-07T15:32:38Z  
105-hres-582 105 hres 582 Directing the Committee on the Judiciary to undertake an inquiry into whether grounds exist to impeach Kenneth W. Starr, an independent prosecutor of the United States. Congress 1998-10-07 1998-10-07 Referred to the House Committee on Rules. House Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23] FL D H000324 1 Directs the Committee on the Judiciary: (1) to investigate and report to the House of Representatives whether grounds exist to impeach Kenneth W. Starr; and (2) if it determines that such grounds exist, to report a resolution of impeachment. 2025-04-07T15:23:42Z  
105-hres-572 105 hres 572 Providing for the consideration of the bill H.R. 1702 and the Senate amendment thereto. Congress 1998-10-05 1998-10-05 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-9] WI R S000244 0 Provides for the consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 1702 (commercial international space station opportunities). 2025-01-02T17:44:41Z  
105-hres-573 105 hres 573 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4570) to provide for certain boundary adjustments and conveyances involving public lands, to establish and improve the management of certain heritage areas, historic areas, National Parks, wild and scenic rivers, and national trails, to protect communities by reducing hazardous fuels levels on public lands, and for other purposes. Congress 1998-10-05 1998-10-07 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. McInnis, Scott [R-CO-3] CO R M000477 0 Sets forth the rule (modified closed) for the consideration of H.R. 4570 (providing certain public land boundary adjustments and conveyances, establishing and revising the management of certain heritage areas, historic areas, national parks, wild and scenic rivers, and national trails, and reducing hazardous fuels levels on public lands). 2025-04-07T15:33:23Z  
105-hres-574 105 hres 574 Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 4194) making appropriations for the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and for sundry independent agencies, boards, commissions, corporations, and offices for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1999, and for other purposes. Congress 1998-10-05 1998-10-06 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-28] CA R D000492 0 Waives points of order against the consideration of the conference report on H.R. 4194 (Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development and independent agencies appropriations). 2025-04-07T15:33:23Z  
105-hres-575 105 hres 575 Waiving a requirement of clause 4(b) of rule XI with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules, and for other purposes. Congress 1998-10-05 1998-10-06 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9] NC R M001134 0 Waives provisions of rule XI of the Rules of the House of Representatives that require a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House with respect to resolutions reported by such Committee before the legislative day of October 11, 1998, to provide for the consideration or disposition of a bill or joint resolution (including any amendment, conference report, or any amendment from conference in disagreement thereon) that: (1) makes general appropriations for FY 1999; or (2) includes provisions making continuing appropriations for FY 1999. Makes it in order at any time before October 11, 1998, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules, provided that the object of any such motion is announced from the House floor at least two hours before the motion is offered. 2025-04-07T15:31:43Z  
105-hres-576 105 hres 576 Providing consideration of the bill (H.R. 4259) to allow Haskell Indian Nations University and the Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute each to conduct a demonstration project to test the feasibility and desirability of new personnel management policies and procedures, and for other purposes. Congress 1998-10-05 1998-10-06 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Hastings, Doc [R-WA-4] WA R H000329 0 Sets forth the rule (open) for the consideration of H.R. 4259 (allowing Haskell Indian Nations University and the Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute to test the feasibility and desirability of new personnel management policies and procedures). 2025-04-07T15:32:18Z  
105-hres-577 105 hres 577 Permitting official photographs of the House of Representatives to be taken while the House is in actual session. Congress 1998-10-05 1998-10-06 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Thomas, William M. [R-CA-21] CA R T000188 0 Provides that at a time designated by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, official photographs of the House may be taken while the House is in actual session. 2025-04-07T15:23:24Z  
105-hres-567 105 hres 567 Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 4101) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1999, and for other purposes. Congress 1998-10-02 1998-10-02 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-22] NY R S000675 0 Waives points of order against the consideration of the conference report on H.R. 4101 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs appropriations). 2025-04-07T15:34:01Z  
105-hres-568 105 hres 568 Recognizing and congratulating Cal Ripken, Jr. Commemorations 1998-10-02 1998-10-08 Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service. House Rep. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD-3] MD D C000141 1 Congratulates Cal Ripken, Jr., of the Baltimore Orioles for breaking Lou Gehrig's consecutive-games-played streak, establishing a new record of 2,632 games, and playing baseball with unparalleled grace, endurance, and skill, as Ripken said, "the only way I know." 2025-02-04T16:54:13Z  
105-hres-569 105 hres 569 Concerning the extradition to the United States of Salvadorans. International Affairs 1998-10-02 1998-10-02 Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8] VA D M000933 0 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the return to the United States of all individuals who have fled the United States to avoid prosecution or confinement for criminal offenses and who are currently living in El Salvador should be a top priority for the U.S. Government; (2) the legislature of El Salvador is to be commended for its April 1997 passage of legislation which may lead to enactment of a constitutional amendment permitting extradition of Salvadoran nationals; and (3) the Government of El Salvador is urged to ensure enactment of a constitutional amendment permitting extradition of such nationals during its current legislative session. 2025-01-02T17:44:44Z  
105-hres-570 105 hres 570 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding support for the formation of the Chinese Democracy Party (CDP) and to urge the Government of the People's Republic of China to guarantee the rights and safety of the CDP organizers. International Affairs 1998-10-02 1998-10-02 Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-45] CA R R000409 0 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should: (1) publicly urge the People's Republic of China to abide by the articles of the United Nations Convention on Civil and Political Rights; (2) publicly show its support and encouragement for political reforms in China, including a peaceful transition to a multiparty political system; (3) publicly urge China to permit the registration of the China Democracy Party (CDP); and (4) urge the release from detention and house arrest of all CDP members and other peaceful advocates for democracy and human rights and a cessation of intimidation and persecution against advocates of democracy in China. 2025-01-02T17:44:44Z  
105-hres-571 105 hres 571 Expressing sympathy to the family and colleagues of Lev Yakovlevich Rokhlin, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President of the United States should urge the Russian Government to promptly and thoroughly investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of Lev Yakovlevich Rokhlin and to provide a full accounting of the circumstances as soon as practicable, but not later than November 1999. International Affairs 1998-10-02 1998-10-02 Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Weldon, Curt [R-PA-7] PA R W000268 10 Expresses: (1) sympathy to the family and colleagues of Lev Yakovlevich Rokhlin; and (2) the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should urge the Russian Government to investigate the circumstances surrounding his death and provide a full accounting of such circumstances by November 1999. 2025-04-07T15:23:24Z  
105-hres-560 105 hres 560 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3789) to amend title 28, United States Code, to enlarge Federal Court jurisdiction over purported class actions. Congress 1998-10-01 1998-10-01 Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 261. House Rep. Linder, John [R-GA-11] GA R L000321 0 Sets forth the rule (open) for the consideration of H.R. 3789 (enlarging Federal court jurisdiction over purported class actions). 2025-04-07T15:32:55Z  
105-hres-561 105 hres 561 Concerning the crisis in Kosovo and calling for NATO agreement to take direct and decisive action against those forces attacking civilian populations in Kosovo. International Affairs 1998-10-01 1998-10-01 Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] NJ R S000522 21 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should: (1) immediately seek North Atlantic Treaty Organization agreement to take direct and decisive action against those forces attacking civilian populations in Kosovo; and (2) strongly urge the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia to pursue investigations of the assault taking place in Kosovo for prosecution as war crimes, crimes against humanity, or genocide. 2025-01-02T17:44:43Z  
105-hres-562 105 hres 562 Concerning properties wrongfully expropriated by formerly totalitarian governments. International Affairs 1998-10-01 1998-10-13 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] NJ R S000522 9 Welcomes the efforts of many former totalitarian countries to address the question of the status of wrongfully expropriated properties. Urges countries which have not already done so to return such properties to their rightful owners or, when actual return is not possible, to pay prompt, just and effective compensation. Calls for the return of such properties to religious communities. Calls on Croatia, the Czech Republic, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, and any other nation whose laws or regulations limit restitution or compensation for such properties to persons who reside in, or are citizens of, the country from which restitution or compensation is sought, to remove such restrictions. Urges former totalitarian countries to implement laws that provide for restitution of, or compensation for, wrongfully expropriated property. 2025-04-07T15:33:55Z  
105-hres-563 105 hres 563 Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 4104) making appropriations for the Treasury Department, the United States Postal Service, the Executive Office of the President, and certain Independent Agencies, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1999, and for other purposes. Congress 1998-10-01 1998-10-01 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. McInnis, Scott [R-CO-3] CO R M000477 0 Waives points of order against the consideration of the conference report on H.R. 4104 (making appropriations for the Department of the Treasury, U.S. Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and certain independent agencies). 2025-04-07T15:33:48Z  
105-hres-564 105 hres 564 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4274) making appropriations for the Department of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1999, and for other purposes. Congress 1998-10-01 1998-10-02 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-28] CA R D000492 0 Sets forth the rule (open) for the consideration of H.R. 4274 (Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies appropriations). 2025-04-07T15:33:46Z  
105-hres-565 105 hres 565 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the importance of mammograms and biopsies in the fight against breast cancer. Health 1998-10-01 1998-10-09 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Bass, Charles F. [R-NH-2] NH R B000220 162 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives regarding breast cancer, mammograms, biopsies, and related awareness, availability, and research. 2025-01-02T17:44:43Z  
105-hres-566 105 hres 566 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President and the Senate should take the necessary actions to prevent the sale or diversion of Great Lakes water to foreign countries, business, corporations, and individuals until procedures are established to guarantee that any such sale is fully negotiated between and approved by the governments concerned. International Affairs 1998-10-01 1998-10-20 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Stupak, Bart [D-MI-1] MI D S001045 30 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President and the Senate should act to prevent the sale or diversion of Great Lakes water to foreign countries, businesses, corporations, and individuals until procedures are established to guarantee that any such sale or diversion is fully negotiated and approved by representatives of the U.S. and Canadian Governments, in consultation with any impacted Great Lakes State or Province. 2025-04-07T15:23:39Z  
105-hres-557 105 hres 557 Expressing support for U. S. government efforts to identify Holocaust-era assets, urging the restitution of individual and communal property, and for other purposes. Finance and Financial Sector 1998-09-28 1998-10-09 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12] CA D L000090 32 Recognizes the great responsibility which the United States has to Holocaust survivors and their families, many of whom are American citizens, to continue to treat the issue of Holocaust-era assets as a high priority and to encourage other governments to do the same. Commends: (1) U.S. Government agencies for their untiring efforts and for the example they have set, including the publication of the May 1997 and June 1998 reports on U.S. and Allied Efforts to Recover or Restore Gold and Other Assets Stolen or Hidden by Germany in World War II and the efforts to return such assets to their rightful owners; (2) those organizations which have played a critical role in the effort to assure compensation, restitution, or both for survivors of the Holocaust, and in particular to the World Jewish Congress and the World Jewish Restitution Organization; (3) those countries which have instituted procedures for the restitution of individual and communal property confiscated from Holocaust victims (and urges those governments which have not established such procedures to adopt fair and transparent legislation and regulations necessary for such restitution); (4) those countries which have established significant commissions to conduct research into matters relating to Holocaust-era assets, to assure that information developed by these commissions is publicly available, to complete their major historical research efforts, and to contribute to the major funds established to benefit needy Holocaust survivors no later than December 31, 1999; and (5) those countries and organizations which have opened their archives and made public records and documents relating to the Nazi era (and urges all countries and organizations to assure that all materials relating to that era are fully accessible to the public). Welcomes the convening of the Washington Conference on Holocaust- Era Assets later this year by the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum and the Department of State. Urges: (1) countries in transition in Central and Eastern Europe to r… 2025-04-07T15:23:39Z  
105-hres-558 105 hres 558 Waiving a requirement of clause 4(b) of rule XI with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules, and for other purposes. Congress 1998-09-28 1998-10-01 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Hastings, Doc [R-WA-4] WA R H000329 0 Waives provisions of rule XI of the Rules of the House of Representatives that require a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House, with respect to resolutions reported by such Committee on the legislative day of October 1 or 2, 1998, to provide for the consideration or disposition of a conference report to accompany a bill or joint resolution (including any amendment from conference in disagreement thereon) that makes general appropriations for FY 1999. 2025-04-07T15:31:15Z  
105-hres-559 105 hres 559 Condemning the terror, vengeance, and human rights abuses against the civilian population of Sierra Leone. International Affairs 1998-09-28 1998-10-10 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3] MI R E000092 3 Urges the President and the Secretary of State to: (1) give high priority to solving the conflict in Sierra Leone and to bring stability to West Africa in general; (2) strictly enforce the United Nations (UN) arms embargo on the Armed Forces Revolutionary Council and Revolutionary United Front rebel forces; (2) work with Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) nations to ensure there are sufficient African forces and arms provided to ECOMOG (ECOWAS's military peacekeeping arm); and (3) support the UN High Commission for Refugees appeal for aid to the Sierra Leone refugees in Guinea, Liberia, and other countries. Urges the State Department and the UN to give the needed logistical support to ECOMOG and the Government of Sierra Leone to bring the conflict to a rapid conclusion. Condemns the use of children as combatants in the conflict. Urges the establishment of a secure humanitarian corridor to strategic areas in the north and east of Sierra Leone for the safe delivery of food and medicines by the Government of Sierra Leone and humanitarian agencies. Urges the President and the State Department to: (1) support the UN agencies and nongovernmental organizations working in Sierra Leone to bring humanitarian relief and peace to the country; and (2) support the Government of Sierra Leone in its demobilization, disarmament, and reconstruction plan for the country. Encourages and supports Olara Otunu, UN Special Representative of the Secretary General for Children and Armed Conflict, to continue in his efforts to work in Sierra Leone in the establishment of programs designed to rehabilitate child combatants. 2025-04-07T15:23:39Z  
105-hres-555 105 hres 555 Recognizing the suffering and hardship endured by American civilian prisoners of war during World War II. Commemorations 1998-09-25 1998-09-28 Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service. House Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-18] NY D L000480 1 Expresses the recognition of the House of Representatives of the suffering and hardship endured by American civilian prisoners of war during World War II, and extends its sympathies to these brave men and women and their families. 2025-02-04T16:54:13Z  
105-hres-556 105 hres 556 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the people of the Republic of Mozambique and President Joaquim Alberto Chissano are to be congratulated for their commitments to democracy, peace, and economic reform in their country and throughout southern Africa, and that it is in the interest of both the United States and the Republic of Mozambique to maintain and enhance continued close relations. International Affairs 1998-09-25 1998-09-25 Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. McKinney, Cynthia A. [D-GA-4] GA D M000523 0 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States and the Republic of Mozambique should continue to advance economic and political ties. Congratulates President Joaquim Chissano and the Republic of Mozambique for implemented and planned measures to firmly root democracy and free markets in Mozambique. Welcomes President Chissano's visit to the United States in November-December 1998. 2025-01-02T17:44:43Z  
105-hres-551 105 hres 551 Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 4618) to provide emergency assistance to American farmers and ranchers for crop and livestock feed losses due to disasters and to respond to loss of world markets for American agricultural commodities. Congress 1998-09-24 1998-10-02 Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 567, H. Res. 551 is laid on the table. (consideration: CR H9317) House Rep. Hastings, Doc [R-WA-4] WA R H000329 0 Sets forth the rule (closed) for the consideration of H.R. 4618 (agriculture disaster and market loss assistance). 2025-04-07T15:34:01Z  
105-hres-552 105 hres 552 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4578) to amend the Social Security Act to establish the Protect Social Security Account into which the Secretary of the Treasury shall deposit budget surpluses until a reform measure is enacted to ensure the long-term solvency of the OASDI trust funds, and for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4579) to provide tax relief for individuals, families, and farming and other small businesses, to provide tax incentives for education, to extend certain expiring provisions, and for other purposes. Congress 1998-09-24 1998-09-25 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-22] NY R S000675 0 Sets forth the rule (modified closed) for the consideration of H.R. 4578 (amending the Social Security Act to establish the Protect Social Security Account) and H.R. 4578 (amending the Internal Revenue Code to provide tax relief for individuals, families, and farming and other small businesses, to provide tax incentives for education, and to extend certain expiring provisions). Provides that in the engrossment of H.R. 4579, the Clerk of the House of Representatives shall: (1) add the text of H.R. 4578, as passed by the House, as new matter at the end of H.R. 4579; (2) conform the title of H.R. 4579 to reflect the addition of the text of H.R. 4578 to the engrossment; (3) assign appropriate designations to provisions, and conform cross references, within the engrossment; and (4) conform provisions for short titles within the engrossment. Lays H.R. 4579 on the table upon the addition of the text of H.R. 4578. 2025-04-07T15:31:01Z  
105-hres-553 105 hres 553 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2621) to extend trade authorities procedures with respect to reciprocal trade agreements, and for other purposes. Congress 1998-09-24 1998-09-25 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-28] CA R D000492 0 Sets forth the rule (closed) for the consideration of H.R. 2621 (reciprocal trade agreement authorities extension). 2025-04-07T15:32:52Z  
105-hres-554 105 hres 554 To condemn North Korea's missile launch over Japan. International Affairs 1998-09-24 1998-09-24 Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. House Del. Underwood, Robert A. [D-GU-At Large] GU D U000014 6 Condemns North Korea's Government and military for the missile launch over Japan of August 31, 1998. Calls on such Government to: (1) cease the production of weapons of mass destruction and the proliferation of ballistic missiles to other nations; and (2) abide by the 1994 Agreed Framework entered into by North Korea, the United States, Japan, and South Korea. 2025-04-07T15:23:24Z  
105-hres-549 105 hres 549 Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 3616) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1999 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 1999, and for other purposes. Congress 1998-09-23 1998-09-24 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-22] NY R S000675 0 Waives points of order against the consideration of the conference report on H.R. 3616 (Department of Defense funding). 2025-04-07T15:33:56Z  
105-hres-550 105 hres 550 Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 4112) making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1999, and for other purposes. Congress 1998-09-23 1998-09-24 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. McInnis, Scott [R-CO-3] CO R M000477 0 Waives points of order against the consideration of the conference report on H.R. 4112 (legislative branch appropriations). 2025-04-07T15:33:59Z  
105-hres-545 105 hres 545 Impeaching Kenneth W. Starr, an independent counsel of the United States appointed pursuant to 28 United States Code section 593(b), of high crimes and misdemeanors. Crime and Law Enforcement 1998-09-18 1998-09-23 On motion to table the measure Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 340 - 71 (Roll No. 453). (consideration: CR H8503-8504) House Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23] FL D H000324 0 Impeaches Kenneth W. Starr, an independent counsel of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors. Includes among articles of impeachment: (1) usurping the power of impeachment that vests exclusively in the House of Representatives and impeding the exercise of such power by the House; (2) unconstitutionally undermining the office of President and impeding the President's ability to discharge his duties; (3) unconstitutionally arrogating unto himself powers assigned to the Federal courts, undermining the institution of the grand jury, and undermining the office of independent counsel and other offices charged with investigating and prosecuting crimes against the United States; (4) embarrassing the United States before the international community and undermining the ability of the three branches to discharge duties assigned under the Constitution; and (5) violating the oath he took to support and defend the Constitution. 2025-04-07T15:23:55Z  
105-hres-546 105 hres 546 Ordering the immediate printing of the entire communication received on September 9, 1998, from an independent counsel. Congress 1998-09-18 1998-09-18 Referred to the House Committee on Rules. House Rep. Condit, Gary A. [D-CA-18] CA D C000670 2 Orders the immediate printing as a House document of the entire communication received, on September 9, 1998, from an independent counsel, concerning impeachment of the President, including all appendices and related materials. 2025-04-07T15:23:42Z  
105-hres-547 105 hres 547 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should reimburse the Federal Government for the estimated $4,400,000 in costs incurred by the Office of Independent Counsel in investigating his relationship with Ms. Monica Lewinsky. Government Operations and Politics 1998-09-18 1998-09-18 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. LaHood, Ray [R-IL-18] IL R L000552 1 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should reimburse the Government for the estimated $4.4 million in costs incurred by the Office of Independent Counsel in investigating his relationship with Monica Lewinsky. 2025-01-02T17:44:40Z  
105-hres-548 105 hres 548 Recognizing that prevention of youth suicide is a compelling national priority. Families 1998-09-18 1998-09-30 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment. House Rep. Packard, Ron [R-CA-48] CA R P000005 1 Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) recognizes that the need to increase awareness about and prevent youth suicide is a compelling national priority; and (2) encourages Americans, communities, and the Nation to work to increase awareness about and prevent youth suicide. 2025-01-02T17:44:42Z  
105-hres-544 105 hres 544 Providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules. Congress 1998-09-17 1998-09-18 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. McInnis, Scott [R-CO-3] CO R M000477 0 Makes it in order at any time on September 23, 1998, for the Speaker of the House of Representatives to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules, provided that the object of any such motion is announced from the House floor at least two hours before its consideration. 2025-04-07T15:33:29Z  
105-hres-540 105 hres 540 Designating minority membership on certain standing committees of the House. Congress 1998-09-16 1998-09-16 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6] NJ D P000034 0 Designates minority party membership on the House Committee on Science. 2025-01-02T17:44:40Z  
105-hres-541 105 hres 541 Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 128) making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1999, and for other purposes. Congress 1998-09-16 1998-09-17 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-28] CA R D000492 0 Sets forth the rule (closed) for the consideration of H.J. Res. 128 (continuing appropriations). 2025-04-07T15:32:39Z  
105-hres-542 105 hres 542 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4569) making appropriations for foreign operations, export financing, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1999, and for other purposes. Congress 1998-09-16 1998-09-17 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-22] NY R S000675 0 Sets forth the rule (modified open) for the consideration of H.R. 4569 (foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations). 2025-04-07T15:33:43Z  
105-hres-543 105 hres 543 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3248) to provide dollars to the classroom. Congress 1998-09-16 1998-09-17 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21] FL R D000299 0 Sets forth the rule (modified closed) for the consideration of H.R. 3248 (elementary and secondary education funding). 2025-04-07T15:33:10Z  
105-hres-536 105 hres 536 Congratulating Sammy Sosa of the Chicago Cubs for tying the current major league record for home runs in one season. Commemorations 1998-09-15 1998-09-15 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4] IL D G000535 16 Congratulates Sammy Sosa of the Chicago Cubs for his amazing accomplishments and thanks him for a summer of unsurpassed baseball excitement. 2025-04-07T15:24:01Z  
105-hres-537 105 hres 537 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4300) to support enhanced drug interdiction efforts in the major transit countries and support a comprehensive supply eradication and crop substitution program in source countries. Congress 1998-09-15 1998-09-16 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9] NC R M001134 0 Sets forth the rule (modified open) for the consideration of H.R. 4300 (Western Hemisphere drug elimination). 2025-04-07T15:30:51Z  
105-hres-538 105 hres 538 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4550) to provide for programs to facilitate a significant reduction in the incidence and prevalence of substance abuse through reducing the demand for illegal drugs and the inappropriate use of legal drugs. Congress 1998-09-15 1998-09-16 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. McInnis, Scott [R-CO-3] CO R M000477 0 Sets forth the rule (modified open) for the consideration of H.R. 4550 (substance abuse reduction programs). 2025-04-07T15:32:59Z  
105-hres-539 105 hres 539 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a national HIV surveillance system should be expeditiously implemented. Health 1998-09-15 1998-10-16 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment. House Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-35] CA D W000187 2 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the States should move to implement human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) surveillance systems; (2) the Federal Government and the States should ensure that funds follow epidemiological HIV infection trends; (3) there are different approaches to carrying out HIV surveillance systems and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP) should respect the right of each State to determine the best approach in that State; (4) a State that elects to implement an HIV surveillance system should assess HIV surveillance data security and confidentiality and change laws to ensure confidentiality; (5) HIV surveillance systems should not be developed that deter people from using anonymous HIV counseling and testing and other HIV prevention programs; (6) States should work with HIV community planning groups reflective of the demographics of HIV infection and with other local medical and public health institutions to develop their own HIV surveillance programs; and (7) the CDCP should provide comprehensive guidance to States and provide increased funds and technical assistance to ensure the quality and efficiency of HIV surveillance systems selected by the States and facilitate the transition from monitoring only acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) cases to monitoring both HIV cases and AIDS cases. 2025-01-02T17:44:22Z  
105-hres-534 105 hres 534 Congratulating Sammy Sosa of the Chicago Cubs for tying the current major league record for home runs in one season. Commemorations 1998-09-14 1998-09-14 Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. House Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4] IL D G000535 0 Congratulates Sammy Sosa of the Chicago Cubs for his amazing accomplishments and thanks him for a summer of unsurpassed baseball excitement. 2025-02-04T16:54:13Z  
105-hres-535 105 hres 535 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4006) to clarify Federal law to prohibit the dispensing or distribution of a controlled substance for the purpose of causing, or assisting in causing, the suicide, or euthanasia, of any individual. Congress 1998-09-14 1998-09-14 Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 246. House Rep. Linder, John [R-GA-11] GA R L000321 0 Sets forth the rule (modified open) for the consideration of H.R. 4006 (lethal drug abuse prevention). 2025-04-07T15:34:13Z  
105-hres-530 105 hres 530 Designating minority membership on certain standing committees of the House. Congress 1998-09-11 1998-09-11 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3] CA D F000053 0 Designates minority party membership on the House Committee on the Judiciary. 2025-04-07T15:23:55Z  
105-hres-531 105 hres 531 Calling upon William Jefferson Clinton to immediately resign the Office of President of the United States. Government Operations and Politics 1998-09-11 1998-09-11 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Radanovich, George [R-CA-19] CA R R000004 1 Calls upon President Clinton to immediately resign. 2025-01-02T17:44:20Z  
105-hres-532 105 hres 532 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should personally reimburse the Federal Government for the costs incurred by the Office of Independent Counsel since January 26, 1998. Government Operations and Politics 1998-09-11 1998-09-11 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Gillmor, Paul E. [R-OH-5] OH R G000210 18 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should personally reimburse the Federal Government for the costs incurred by the Office of Independent Counsel since January 26, 1998, because of the President's untruthfulness and delay. 2025-01-02T17:44:40Z  
105-hres-533 105 hres 533 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the culpability of Hun Sen for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide in Cambodia (the former Kampuchea, the People's Republic of Kampuchea, and the State of Cambodia). International Affairs 1998-09-11 1998-10-10 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-45] CA R R000409 8 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should: (1) establish a collection of information that can be supplied to an appropriate international judicial tribunal for use as evidence to support a possible indictment and trial of Hun Sen, Prime Minister of Cambodia, for violations of international humanitarian law after 1978; (2) provide the tribunal any such information already collected; (3) work with members of interested countries and nongovernmental organizations relating to information any country or organization may hold concerning allegations posed against Hun Sen and any individual under his authority in Cambodia and give all such information to the tribunal; (4) work with other interested countries relating to measures to be taken to bring to justice Hun Sen and individuals under Hun Sen's authority indicted for such violations of international humanitarian law after 1978; and (5) support such a tribunal for the purpose of investigating Hun Sen's possible criminal culpability for conceiving, directing, and sustaining a variety of actions in violation of international humanitarian law after 1978 in any judicial proceeding that may result. 2025-04-07T15:23:39Z  
105-hres-525 105 hres 525 Providing for a deliberative review by the Committee on the Judiciary of a communication from an independent counsel, and for the release thereof, and for other purposes. Congress 1998-09-10 1998-09-11 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-22] NY R S000675 0 Provides for a review by the House Committee on the Judiciary of the communication received on September 9, 1998, from an independent counsel, transmitting a determination that substantial and credible information received by the independent counsel in carrying out his mandated responsibilities may constitute grounds for an impeachment of the President, and related matters, to determine whether sufficient grounds exist to recommend to the House that an impeachment inquiry be commenced. Provides for certain portions of such transmitted material to be printed as a House document. Deems the balance of such material to have been received in executive session and requires its release from such status on September 28, 1998, except as otherwise determined by the Committee. Requires the released material to immediately be printed as a House document. Deems additional material compiled by the Committee during the review as received in executive session unless it is received in an open session of the Committee. Restricts access to executive-session material of the Committee relating to the review to members of the Committee, and to such employees of the Committee that are designated by the chairman after consultation with the ranking minority member. Requires each meeting, hearing, or deposition of the Committee relating to the review to be conducted in executive session unless otherwise determined by an affirmative vote of the Committee, a majority being present. Limits attendance at such session to members of the Committee and to such employees of the Committee that are designated by the chairman after consultation with the ranking minority member. 2025-04-07T15:32:38Z  
105-hres-526 105 hres 526 Condemning the launching by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea of a ballistic missile in violation of Japanese air space, and for other purposes. International Affairs 1998-09-10 1998-09-10 Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Kim, Jay [R-CA-41] CA R K000181 0 Condemns the launching by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea of a medium range ballistic missile in violation of Japanese air space. Calls upon the President to: (1) seriously reevaluate the current policies of the United States toward that country; and (2) relay to that country the serious concerns of the House of Representatives regarding the missile launch and the ramifications such missile launches could have on future food and energy assistance. 2025-01-02T17:44:24Z  
105-hres-527 105 hres 527 Honoring the centennial of the founding of DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois. Commemorations 1998-09-10 1998-09-10 Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. House Rep. Blagojevich, Rod R. [D-IL-5] IL D B000518 0 Congratulates the students, alumni, faculty, and staff of DePaul University on the occasion of the centennial anniversary of the founding of DePaul University in Illinois. 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
105-hres-528 105 hres 528 Ordering the immediate printing of the entire communication received on September 9, 1998, from an independent counsel. Congress 1998-09-10 1998-09-10 Referred to the House Committee on Rules. House Rep. Deutsch, Peter [D-FL-20] FL D D000275 3 Orders the immediate printing as a House document of the entire communication received, on September 9, 1998, from an independent counsel, concerning impeachment of the President, including all appendices and related materials. 2025-04-07T15:23:42Z  
105-hres-529 105 hres 529 Plain English in Law Rule Congress 1998-09-10 1998-09-10 Referred to the House Committee on Rules. House Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-8] NY D N000002 2 Plain English in Law Rule - Amends rule XXII (petitions, memorials, bills, and resolutions) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to require: (1) a section or other provision of a bill or joint resolution which amends a law to be in the form of a comparative print of the law proposed to be amended showing by black brackets and italics the omissions and the insertions proposed to be made in the law; and (2) an amendment to a section or other provision of a measure which is offered when a subcommittee or committee considers such legislation or when it is considered in the Committee of the Whole House to be in a similar form. 2025-08-21T16:14:29Z  
105-hres-520 105 hres 520 Congratulating Mark McGwire of the St. Louis Cardinals for breaking the Major League Baseball single-season home run record. Commemorations 1998-09-09 1998-09-15 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Talent, Jim [R-MO-2] MO R T000024 1 Congratulates and commends St. Louis Cardinal Mark McGwire for setting a new Major League Baseball single-season home run record. 2025-04-07T15:24:01Z  
105-hres-521 105 hres 521 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2863) to amend the Migratory Bird Treaty Act to clarify restrictions under that Act on baiting, to facilitate acquisition of migratory bird habitat, and for other purposes. Congress 1998-09-09 1998-09-10 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21] FL R D000299 0 Sets forth the rule (open) for the consideration of H.R. 2863 (restrictions on baiting to facilitate acquisition of migratory bird habitat). 2025-04-07T15:32:42Z  
105-hres-522 105 hres 522 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2538) to establish a Presidential commission to determine the validity of certain land claims arising out of the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo of 1848 involving the descendants of persons who were Mexican citizens at the time of the Treaty. Congress 1998-09-09 1998-09-10 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Hastings, Doc [R-WA-4] WA R H000329 0 Sets forth the rule (open) for the consideration of H.R. 2538 (establishing a presidential commission to determine the validity of certain land claims arising out of the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo of 1848). 2025-04-07T15:33:18Z  
105-hres-523 105 hres 523 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the terrorist bombing of the United States Embassies in East Africa. International Affairs 1998-09-09 1998-10-10 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23] FL D H000324 22 Expresses condolences to the families of all persons killed or injured in the terrorist bombings of the U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania. Expresses gratitude to: (1) U.S. Federal and local agencies, private organizations, and the people and the Governments of Kenya, Tanzania, Israel, France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, Australia, and South Africa for their assistance in the aftermath of the bombings; (2) the U.S. embassy guards whose heroic actions prevented even more deaths and injuries; and (3) U.S. personnel for their dedication in serving abroad and assuming the risks of living and working overseas. Expresses: (1) condemnation of all persons and parties involved in the bombings; (2) the determination of the House of Representatives to assist in the arrest of all persons responsible; and (3) the intention of the House to examine whether security needs of U.S. facilities overseas are being met and what kinds of tools can be employed to discourage nations from harboring terrorists. 2025-04-07T15:23:39Z  
105-hres-524 105 hres 524 Congratulating the Toms River East American Little League team of Toms River, New Jersey, for winning the Little League World Series. Commemorations 1998-09-09 1998-09-14 Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service. House Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-3] NJ R S000097 1 Congratulates the Toms Rivers East American Little League team and its loyal fans on winning the 52nd annual Little League World Series championship. 2025-02-04T16:54:13Z  
105-hres-517 105 hres 517 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4380) making appropriations for the government of the District of Columbia and other activities chargeable in whole or in part against revenues of said District for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1999, and for other purposes. Congress 1998-08-06 1998-08-06 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9] NC R M001134 0 Sets forth the rule (open) for the consideration of H.R. 4380 (District of Columbia appropriations). 2025-04-07T15:33:06Z  
105-hres-518 105 hres 518 Calling for free and transparent elections in Gabon. International Affairs 1998-08-06 1998-10-13 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23] FL D H000324 12 Commends: (1) the Government of Gabon's ongoing efforts to resolve central African conflicts; (2) those Gabonese who have demonstrated their love for free and fair elections; and (3) the Gabonese Government for inviting the International Foundation of Electoral Systems (IFES) to perform a pre-election assessment study. Calls on the Gabonese Government to: (1) take further measures to help ensure a credible election and the independence and impartiality of the election commission; (2) further welcome IFES, the National Democratic Institute, the International Republican Institute, or other appropriate international nongovernmental organizations to aid the organization and oversight of the December 1998 Presidential election in Gabon in an effort to ensure that these elections are free and fair; and (3) take all necessary and lawful steps toward conducting free and fair elections. Calls on: (1) the international community to join the United States in offering assistance toward conducting free and fair elections in Gabon; (2) the U.S. Government to continue to provide support directly and through appropriate nongovernmental organizations toward that end; and (3) the U.S. Government and the international community to continue to encourage the Gabonese Government to ensure a lasting and committed transition to democracy. 2025-04-07T15:23:39Z  
105-hres-519 105 hres 519 Concerning Iraqi development of weapons of mass destruction. International Affairs 1998-08-06 1998-08-06 Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Pappas, Michael [R-NJ-12] NJ R P000049 28 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the international agencies charged with inspections in Iraq (the International Atomic Energy Agency and the United Nations Special Commission) must continue to maintain complete inspections, including surprise inspections, within Iraq; and (2) the U.S. Representative to the United Nations should vehemently oppose any efforts to weaken the inspections regimes on Iraq as long as there is evidence that the Government of Iraq is seeking to develop or acquire weapons of mass destruction and the means of delivering them. 2025-01-02T17:44:24Z  
105-hres-516 105 hres 516 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3892) to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to establish a program to help children and youth learn English, and for other purposes. Congress 1998-08-04 1998-09-10 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Goss, Porter J. [R-FL-14] FL R G000336 0 Sets forth the rule (modified open) for the consideration of H.R. 3892 (establishing a program to help children and youth learn English). 2025-04-07T15:33:39Z  
105-hres-515 105 hres 515 Designating majority membership on certain standing committees of the House. Congress 1998-08-03 1998-08-03 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Boehner, John A. [R-OH-8] OH R B000589 0 Elects Representative Heather Wilson to the House Committee on Commerce. 2025-04-07T15:31:31Z  

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