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Union Calendar No. 481
105th Congress Report No.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2d Session 105-840
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SURVEY OF ACTIVITIES
of the
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON RULES
105TH CONGRESS
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REPORT
of the
COMMITTEE ON RULES
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January 2, 1999.--Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the
State of the Union and ordered to be printed
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U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE
69-006 WASHINGTON : 1999
COMMITTEE ON RULES
GERALD B.H. SOLOMON, New York, Chairman
DAVID DREIER, California JOHN JOSEPH MOAKLEY, Massachusetts
PORTER GOSS, Florida MARTIN FROST, Texas
JOHN LINDER, Georgia TONY P. HALL, Ohio
DEBORAH PRYCE, Ohio LOUISE SLAUGHTER, New York
LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART, Florida
SCOTT McINNIS, Colorado
DOC HASTINGS, Washington
SUE MYRICK, North Carolina
William D. Crosby, Jr., Chief Counsel
Daniel J. Keniry, Staff Director
George Crawford, Minority Staff Director
David Pomerantz, Minority Deputy Staff Director
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Subcommittee on Legislative and Budget Process
PORTER GOSS, Florida, Chairman
JOHN LINDER, Georgia MARTIN FROST, Texas
DEBORAH PRYCE, Ohio JOHN JOSEPH MOAKLEY, Massachusetts
DOC HASTINGS, Washington
GERALD B.H. SOLOMON, New York
Wendy Selig, Counsel
Kristi Walseth, Minority Staff Director
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Subcommittee on Rules and Organization of the House
DAVID DREIER, California, Chairman
LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART, Florida TONY P. HALL, Ohio
SCOTT McINNIS, Colorado LOUISE SLAUGHTER, New York
SUE MYRICK, North Carolina
GERALD B.H. SOLOMON, New York
Vincent Randazzo, Counsel
Michael Gessel, Minority Staff Director
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* This survey was the product of diligence and hard work by a number of
professional staff. A special acknowledgment of their effort goes to
Brian Bieron, William D. Crosby, Jr., Erin Evans, Dan Keniry, Jennyfer
Moss, Eric Pelletier, Vincent Randazzo, Veronica Rolocut, Bryan Roth,
Wendy Selig, Danielle Simonetta, Celeste West, Darren Willcox and Gena
Woolner.
LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL
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House of Representatives,
Washington, DC, January 2, 1999.
Mr. Jeffery Trandahl,
Acting Clerk, House of Representatives,
Washington, DC.
Dear Mr. Trandahl: Pursuant to House rule XI, clause 1(d) I
am hereby transmitting a report entitled ``Survey of Activities
of the House Committee on Rules, 105th Congress.''
Sincerely,
Gerald B.H. Solomon, Chairman.
C O N T E N T S
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Page
I. History, Function, and Organization of the Committee on Rules....1
A. Introduction............................................ 1
B. History and Function.................................... 2
C. Committee Organization During the 105th Congress........ 4
D. Rules Committee on the Internet......................... 6
E. Rules of the Committee on Rules......................... 6
II. House Rules Changes Adopted at the Beginning of the 104th Congre15
A. Introduction............................................ 15
B. Summary of Provisions of H. Res. 5, Adopting House Rules
for the 105th Congress................................. 15
III. Committee Jurisdiction and Activities...........................19
A. Introduction............................................ 19
B. Special Orders or Rules................................. 21
1. Rule Requests....................................... 21
2. Hearings............................................ 21
3. Types of Special Orders or Rules.................... 22
a. Background...................................... 22
b. Explanation of Types of Rules Granted........... 22
(1) Open....................................... 23
(2) Modified Open--Time Cap on Consideration of
Amendments................................. 23
(3) Modified Open--Required Preprinting in the
Congressional Record....................... 23
(4) Modified Open--Both Time Cap on
Consideration of Amendments and Required
Preprinting in the Congressional Record.... 23
(5) Structured or Modified Closed Rule......... 23
(6) Closed..................................... 24
4. Floor Consideration of the Rule..................... 24
5. Rules Rejected, Tabled or Pending................... 24
6. Waivers of House Rules.............................. 27
7. Waivers of the Budget Act (except for Unfunded
Mandate Points of Order)........................... 34
8. Waivers of Unfunded Mandate Points of Order......... 37
9. Waiving All Points of Order......................... 38
C. Original Jurisdiction Matter............................ 42
1. Committee Consideration of Original Jurisdiction
Matter............................................. 42
2. Original Jurisdiction Measures Reported or
Discharged......................................... 42
a. Staff Deposition Authority for Government Reform
and Oversight Committee (H. Res. 167).......... 42
b. Ethics Reform Task Force (H. Res. 168).......... 43
c. TV Camera Rule Repeal (H. Res. 301)............. 44
d. Private Sector Mandates (H.R. 3534)............. 46
e. Select Committee on U.S. National Security and
Military/Commercial Concerns With the People's
Republic of China (H. Res. 463)................ 48
f. Staff Deposition Authority for Education and the
Workforce Committee (H. Res. 507).............. 49
g. Communication from an Independent Counsel (H.
Res. 525)...................................... 50
3. Task Force on Recodification........................ 51
IV. Activities of the Subcommittees.................................52
A. Subcommittee on Legislative and Budget Process.......... 52
B. Subcommittee on Rules and Organization of the House..... 56
V. Committee Oversight Plans and Accomplishments...................59
A. Summary of Committee Oversight Plan..................... 59
B. Summary of Committee Oversight Accomplishments.......... 59
VI. Statistical Profile of the Committee on Rules--105th Congress...63
A. Statistics on Special Orders or Rules................... 63
B. Statistics on Original Jurisdiction Measures............ 65
VII. Appendices......................................................65
A. Table 1. Types of Rules Granted......................... 65
B. Table 2. Resolutions Reported........................... 73
C. Table 3. Resolutions Rejected........................... 93
D. Table 4. Resolutions Discharged......................... 93
E. Table 5. Resolutions Laid on the Table.................. 93
F. Table 6. Resolutions Pending............................ 93
G. Table 7. List of Original Jurisdiction Referrals........ 93
VIII.Publications...................................................101
A. Committee Prints........................................ 101
Additional Views................................................. 103
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REPORT ON SURVEY OF ACTIVITIES OF THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON RULES, 105TH
CONGRESS
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January 2, 1999.--Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the
State of the Union and ordered to be printed
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Mr. Solomon, from the Committee on Rules, submitted the following
R E P O R T
together with
ADDITIONAL VIEWS
Pursuant to the provisions of Rule XI, clause 1(d) of the
Rules of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Rules
submits the following report on its activities during the 105th
Congress.
I. HISTORY, FUNCTION, AND ORGANIZATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES
A. Introduction
In the 105th Congress, the Rules Committee retained its
traditional structure and function in the House of
Representatives. Its size and super-majority party ratio
remained the same as in previous Congresses, under Republican
and Democratic control of the institution, as did its central
role and operation as the scheduling arm of the majority
leadership on major legislation.
The Committee has been variously described by scholars and
Members as a ``legislative traffic cop,'' ``gatekeeper,''
``field commander,'' the ``Speaker's Committee,'' and the
``dress rehearsal'' for the House floor. All of these terms
underscore the critical part the Committee plays in the conduct
of legislative business on the House floor. The primary
responsibility of the Committee remains one of setting the
terms for debate and amendments on major legislative measures
reported from other committees. At the same time, the Rules
Committee exercises ``original jurisdiction'' over changes in
House Rules and the budget process.
While the principal purpose of this report is to summarize
the activities of the Rules Committee in the 105th Congress, a
secondary purpose is to view these activities in the context of
the evolution of the Committee since the First Congress, and
how it operates today.
B. History and Function
The history of the Rules Committee roughly parallels the
evolution of the House over the past 210 years. The first Rules
Committee was established as a select committee of the House on
the second day of the First Congress, April 2, 1789, pursuant
to the Constitutional mandate in Article I, section 5, clause
2, that ``Each House may determine the rules of its proceedings
* * *'' The Select Committee on Rules initially reported back a
set of four rules five days after its appointment on: (1) the
duties of the Speaker, (2) decorum and debate, (3) the
disposition of bills, and (4) the operations of the Committee
of the Whole. Six days later, on April 13th, the Select
Committee reported an additional eight rules dealing with such
matters as the service of Members on committees, Members'
attendance at floor proceedings, creation of a standing
Committee on Elections, duties of the Clerk, and duties of the
Sergeant-at-Arms. With the adoption by the House of these
rules, the Select Committee was dissolved.
During the first 90 years of the House, the Rules Committee
remained a select committee, reporting any recommended
revisions in the standing rules at the beginning of a Congress
from those of the previous Congress, and then going out of
business. In some Congresses the House did not even bother to
appoint a Select Committee on Rules and instead simply operated
under the rules of the preceding Congress.
Although the House relied primarily on select committees in
its early years to draft legislation, by the mid-nineteenth
century this system had evolved into one consisting of 34
standing committees. The Rules Committee was also converted
briefly into a standing committee between 1849 and 1853 but it
was not until the House rules revision of 1880 that the
Committee became a permanent, standing committee of the House.
In 1858, the Speaker had been made a member of the Select
Committee on Rules, and a year later was designated as its
chairman. When the Committee became a standing committee in
1880, the Speaker retained the chairmanship, and, shortly
thereafter, in 1883, the modern-day Rules Committee began to
emerge when the House upheld the right of the Committee to
issue ``special orders'' or ``rules'' providing for the
consideration of legislation from other committees. By 1890,
this new role became an accepted practice as the exclusive
prerogative of the Rules Committee.
The importance of such special rules, which were simple
House resolutions reported from the Rules Committee, was that
they only needed a majority vote of the House to provide for
the consideration of bills out of the order on which they
appeared on their Calendar, whereas previously, a two-thirds
vote was required to suspend the rules and take-up a bill out
of order.
The person most responsible for recognizing and exploiting
the full potential of the combined powers of Speaker and Rules
Committee chairman was Representative Thomas Brackett Reed of
Maine who served in those two roles in 1889-91, and l895-99.
Not only did heuse the authority as Speaker to make rulings
from the Chair that outlawed certain dilatory and obstructionist floor
tactics, but he then proceeded to enshrine these rulings, known as
``Reed's Rules,'' in the standing rules of the House in his capacity as
Rules Committee chairman. And Reed made regular use of the Rules
Committee to report special rules that enabled him to put the bills he
wanted on the floor when he wanted them, and under his terms of debate
and amendment.
It wasn't until 1910 that this power combination was
broken-up by a revolt against the conservative and autocratic
Speaker Joe Cannon of Illinois who had served as Speaker and
Rules Committee chairman since 1903. A group of progressive
Republican insurgents joined with the Democratic minority in an
attempt to directly amend House Rules from the floor. When
Speaker Cannon upheld a point of order that only the Rules
Committee could recommend changes in House Rules, the group
voted to overturn the ruling and then proceeded to amend the
rules to strip the Speaker of his chairmanship and membership
on the Rules Committee as well as of his power to appoint the
committee, and to enlarge the committee from five to 10
members, elected by the House. The following year, the new
Democratic majority in the House completed the revolution by
taking away the Speaker's power to appoint all the other
committees of the House. Ever since, all standing committees
have been elected by the House.
The result of this revolt was far-reaching and long-
lasting. The standing committees became independent power
centers, no longer directly accountable to the Speaker. While
the Rules Committee continued to serve as the scheduling arm of
the Leadership, even it developed an independent streak of its
own when reaction set-in against the New Deal in 1937. From
that time until 1961, the Committee was dominated by a
conservative coalition of Southern Democrats and Republicans
who would sometimes refuse to report rules on bills the
majority leadership wanted on the floor, or would only report
such rules under their terms and timing. A successful effort by
Speaker Sam Rayburn of Texas and President John F. Kennedy in
1961 to enlarge the committee from 12 to 15 members, including
two, more liberal Democrats, still did not bring the immediate
results intended. It was not until the mid-seventies, with a
large influx of new Democrats, that the Rules Committee was
fully restored as an arm of the majority leadership.
The reform revolt of the mid-seventies also produced
further decentralization in the House with the emergence of
more independent-minded Members and the proliferation of semi-
autonomous subcommittees. This decentralization soon led to
off-setting pressures to give the majority leadership,
particularly the Speaker, acting through the Rules Committee,
more authority to pull things back together. In 1975, the
Democratic Speaker was given authority under Caucus rules to
appoint all Rules Committee Democrats, subject to Caucus
ratification. In 1989 the Republican Conference gave the
minority leader the same authority to appoint all Rules
Committee Republicans. Beginning in the 1980s, a trend away
from open rules began. Whereas in the 95th Congress (1977-78),
85% of all special rules were open, meaning any Member could
offer a germane floor amendment, this percentage began to
gradually decline. By the 103rd Congress (1993-94), only 30% of
the special rules were open, while the rest were restrictive or
structured, meaning only amendments specified in the special
rules could be offered. In the 104th Congress, the trend
towards restrictive rules was suddenly reversed with open and
modified open rules comprising 57% of all rules reported for
the original consideration of legislation compared to 44% open
or modified open rules in the 103rd Congress. The 105th
Congress, under the continued leadership of Chairman Gerald
B.H. Solomon of New York, continued the trend in favor of open
deliberation on major legislation in the House.
C. Committee Organization During the 105th Congress
At the beginning of the 94th Congress, the Committee
membership was increased from fifteen members (ten Democrats
and five Republicans) to sixteen members (eleven Democrats and
five Republicans). This ratio was retained until the 98th
Congress, when the membership was reduced to thirteen members,
nine Democrats and four Republicans. The membership has
remained at thirteen, through the 105th Congress. The ratio of
majority party members to minority party members also has
remained the same. However, in the 104th and 105th Congresses,
Republicans were in the majority and Democrats were in the
minority.
Ten members of the Rules Committee in the 105th Congress
served on the Committee during the previous Congress. The
returning Republican Representatives were Gerald B.H. Solomon
of New York, the Chairman of the Committee, David Dreier of
California, Porter Goss of Florida, John Linder of Georgia,
Deborah Pryce of Ohio, Lincoln Diaz-Balart of Florida and Scott
McInnis of Colorado. The returning Democratic Representatives
were John Joseph Moakley of Massachusetts, Martin Frost of
Texas and Tony P. Hall of Ohio. New Republican members of the
Committee were Doc Hastings of Washington and Sue Myrick of
North Carolina. The fourth Democratic member of the Committee
was Louise M. Slaughter of New York, who was not a member of
the Committee during the 104th Congress, but had served on the
Committee prior to the 104th Congress.
The Committee held its organizational meeting on January 8,
1997. Chairman Gerald B.H. Solomon of New York opened the
meeting and introduced the new Republican members of the Rules
Committee, Representatives Hastings and Myrick. The ranking
minority member, Mr. Moakley, noted the return of
Representative Slaughter to the Committee.
Mr. Dreier offered a motion that the Rules Committee adopt
the proposed Committee rules for the 105th Congress.
Chairman Solomon explained that it had been almost two
decades since there had been a full revision of the Rules
Committee rules, and over the years there had been changes in
the House rules which were not reflected in the Committee
rules. As a result, the proposed revision was drafted as an
entire new set of rules. However, many of the provisions were
identical to the old rules, and there were no policy changes
other than those required by new House rules. The new Committee
rules incorporated the ``truth-in-testimony'' changes to House
rules. Nongovernmental, original jurisdiction witnesses before
the Committee would be required to submit in advance, a
curriculum vitae and a disclosure by source and amount of
federal grantsand contracts received by them and the
organizations they represent for the current and preceding two fiscal
years. The proposal also conformed Rules Committee rules to House rules
by requiring that committee publications be available in electronic
form, to the maximum extent feasible. Finally, the Committee rules were
updated and clarified in many instances.
Mr. Dreier's motion to adopt the Committee rules was agreed
to by a voice vote.
Mr. Dreier also offered a motion that pursuant to Rule
5(c), the Subcommittee on Rules and Organization of the House
and the Subcommittee on Legislative and Budget Process, would
each be composed of five majority and two minority members,
identical to the ratio used in recent Congresses. Mr. Dreier's
motion was adopted by a voice vote.
Chairman Solomon subsequently appointed David Dreier as
Chairman of the Subcommittee on Rules and Organization of the
House and appointed Porter Goss to chair the Subcommittee on
Legislative and Budget Process. Chairman Solomon then appointed
the majority and minority members of the two subcommittees as
follows.
Subcommittee on Rules and Organization of the House: David
Dreier (Chairman), Lincoln Diaz-Balart (Vice Chairman), Scott
McInnis, Sue Myrick, Gerald B.H. Solomon, Tony P. Hall and
Louise M. Slaughter.
Subcommittee on Legislative and Budget Process: Porter Goss
(Chairman), John Linder (Vice Chairman), Deborah Pryce, Doc
Hastings, Gerald B.H. Solomon, Martin Frost, and John Joseph
Moakley.
Chairman Solomon designated David Dreier as Vice Chairman
of the Rules Committee.
Next, Mr. Dreier moved that there be established as a part
of the Rules Committee a bipartisan, Ad Hoc Task Force on the
Recodification of the House Rules for the purpose of
recommending to the Committee a more logical, orderly and
comprehensive set of House rules without substantive policy
changes. The Dreier motion was agreed to by a voice vote.
Chairman Solomon then appointed the following members to
the Task Force: Mr. Dreier (Chairman), Ms. Pryce, Mr. Frost and
Ms. Slaughter.
Mr. Dreier then moved that the Rules Committee approve a
two month contract for a consultant, Ms. Monty Tripp. Chairman
Solomon explained that the purpose of the contract was to
establish a training program for majority staff in
parliamentary procedure, and the Dreier motion was approved by
a voice vote.
At a subsequent meeting on February 11, 1997, the Rules
Committee adopted the Committee budget and authorized Chairman
Solomon to introduce a funding resolution.
D. The Rules Committee on the Internet
The Rules Committee's Internet Web page, http://
www.house.gov/rules/, has made great strides in the 105th
Congress in offering more information to its users. With the
addition of two new links pertaining to Committee Schedule and
Special Rules (providing for consideration of legislation on
the House floor), the Rules Committee Web page has been
accessed much more often in this Congress. -
The two new links offer users valuable information
pertaining to the Rules Committee's daily activities. Although
proposed legislation sometimes comes to the Committee at a
moment's notice, the Committee Schedule Link is updated within
minutes of schedule announcements, additions, changes, or
postponements.
The second new link has proven to be the most valuable to
Rules Committee Web page users. The Special Rules link gives
users access to the special rules reported by the Committee,
which set the terms for debate on major legislation on the
House floor. This information appears on the Web page minutes
after the rule is reported from the Committee.
The addition of these two links and the ability to self-
maintain the Rules Committee web-site, have had a drastic
effect on the amount of use the web-page now receives. Since
June, 1998, the Rules Committee web-site is averaging just
under ten thousand hits a month.
The Rules Committee hopes to continue to move forward in
the 106th Congress with more additions to the Web-page
including a picture page, audio conferencing and an interactive
site.
E. Rules of the Committee on Rules
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
105TH CONGRESS
Rule 1--General Provisions
(a) The rules of the House are the rules of the Committee
and its subcommittees so far as applicable, except that a
motion to recess from day to day, and a motion to dispense with
the first reading (in full) of a bill or resolution, if printed
copies are available, are non-debatable motions of high
privilege in the Committee. A proposed investigative or
oversight report shall be considered as read if it has been
available to the members of the Committee for at least 24 hours
(excluding Saturdays, Sundays, or legal holidays except when
the House is in session on such day).
(b) Each subcommittee is a part of the Committee, and is
subject to the authority and direction of the Committee and to
its rules so far as applicable.
(c) The provisions of clause 2 of rule XI of the rules of
the House are incorporated by reference as the rules of the
Committee to the extent applicable.
(d) The Committee's rules shall be published in the
Congressional Record not later than 30 days after the Committee
is elected in each odd-numbered year.
Rule 2--Regular, Additional, and Special Meetings
REGULAR MEETINGS
(a)(1) The Committee shall regularly meet at 10:30 a.m. on
Tuesday of each week when the House is in session.
(2) A regular meeting of the Committee may be dispensed
with if, in the judgment of the Chairman of the Committee
(hereafter in these rules referred to as the ``Chair''), there
is no need for the meeting.
(3) Additional regular meetings and hearings of the
Committee may be called by the Chair.
NOTICE FOR REGULAR MEETINGS
(b) The Chair shall notify each member of the Committee of
the agenda of each regular meeting of the Committee at least 48
hours before the time of the meeting and shall provide to each
member of the Committee, at least 24 hours before the time of
each regular meeting--
(1) for each bill or resolution scheduled on the
agenda for consideration of a rule, a copy of--
(A) the bill or resolution,
(B) any committee reports thereon, and
(C)any letter requesting a rule for the bill
or resolution; and
(2) for each other bill, resolution, report, or other
matter on the agenda a copy of--
(A) the bill, resolution, report, or
materials relating to the other matter in
question; and
(B) any report on the bill, resolution,
report, or any other matter made by any
subcommittee of the Committee.
EMERGENCY MEETINGS
(c)(1) The Chair may call an emergency meeting of the
Committee at any time on any measure or matter which the Chair
determines to be of an emergency nature; provided, however,
that the Chair has made an effort to consult the ranking
minority member, or, in such member's absence, the next ranking
minority party members of the Committee.
(2) As soon as possible after calling an emergency meeting
of the Committee, the Chair shall notify each member of the
Committee of the time and location of the meeting.
(3) To the extent feasible, the notice provided under
paragraph (2) shall include the agenda for the emergency
meeting and copies of available materials which would otherwise
have been provided under subsection (b) if the emergency
meeting was a regular meeting.
SPECIAL MEETINGS
(d) Special meetings shall be called and convened as
provided in clause 2(c)(2) of rule XI of the Rules of the
House.
Rule 3--Meeting and Hearing Procedures
IN GENERAL
(a)(1) Meetings and hearings of the Committee shall be
called to order and presided over by the Chair or, in the
Chair's absence, by the member designated by the Chair as the
Vice Chair of the Committee, or by the ranking majority member
of the Committee present as Acting Chair.
(2) Meetings and hearings of the committee shall be open to
the public unless closed in accordance with clause 2(g) of rule
XI of the Rules of the House of Representatives.
(3) Any meeting or hearing of the Committee that is open to
the public shall be open to coverage by television, radio, and
still photography in accordance with the provisions of clause 3
of the House rule XI (which are incorporated by reference as
part of these rules).
(4) When a recommendation is made as to the kind of rule
which should be granted for consideration of a bill or
resolution, a copy of the language recommended shall be
furnished to each member of the Committee at the beginning of
the Committee meeting at which the rule is to be considered or
as soon thereafter as the proposed language becomes available.
QUORUM
(b)(1) For the purpose of hearing testimony on requests for
rules, five members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum.
(2) For the purpose of taking testimony and receiving
evidence on measures or matters of original jurisdiction before
the Committee, three members of the Committee shall constitute
a quorum.
(3) A majority of the members of the Committee shall
constitute a quorum for the purposes of reporting any measure
or matter, of authorizing a subpoena, of closing a meeting or
hearing pursuant to clause 2(g) of rule XI of the Rules of the
House (except as provided in clause 2(g)(2)(A) and (B), or of
taking any other action.
VOTING
(c)(1) No vote may be conducted on any measure or motion
pending before the Committee unless a majority of the members
of the Committee is actually present for such purpose.
(2) A rollcall vote of the Committee shall be provided on
any question before the Committee upon the request of any
member.
(3) No vote by any member of the Committee on any measure
or matter may be cast by proxy.
(4) A record of the vote of each Member of the Committee on
each rollcall vote on any matter before the Committee shall be
available for public inspection at the offices of the
Committee, and, with respect to any rollcall vote on any motion
to amend or report, shall be included in the report of the
Committee showing the total number of votes cast for and
against and the names of those members voting for and against.
HEARING PROCEDURES
(d)(1) With regard to hearings on matters of original
jurisdiction, to the greatest extent practicable: (A) each
witness who is to appear before the Committee shall file with
the committee at least 24 hours in advance of the appearance a
statement of proposed testimony in written and electronic form
and shall limit the oral presentation to the Committee to a
brief summary thereof; and (B) each witness appearing in a non-
governmental capacity shall include with the statement of
proposed testimony provided in written and electronic form a
curriculum vitae and a disclosure of the amount and source (by
agency and program) of any Federal grant (or subgrant thereof)
or contract (or subcontract thereof) received during the
current fiscal year or either of the two preceding fiscal
years.
(2) The five-minute rule shall be observed in the
interrogation of each witness before the Committee until each
member of the Committee has had an opportunity to question the
witness.
(3) The provisions of clause 2(k) of rule XI of the rules
of the House shall apply to any investigative hearing conducted
by the committee.
SUBPOENAS AND OATHS
(e)(1) Pursuant to clause 2(m) of rule XI of the rules of
the House of Representatives, a subpoena may be authorized and
issued by the Committee or a subcommittee in the conduct of any
investigation or series of investigations or activities, only
when authorized by a majority of the members voting, a majority
being present.
(2) The Chair may authorize and issue subpoenas under such
clause during any period in which the House has adjourned for a
period of longer than three days.
(3) Authorized subpoenas shall be signed by the Chair or by
any member designated by the Committee, and may be served by
any person designated by the Chair or such member.
(4) The Chair, or any member of the Committee designated by
the Chair, may administer oaths to witnesses before the
Committee.
Rule 4--General Oversight and Investigative Responsibilities
(a) The Committee shall review and study, on a continuing
basis, the application, administration, execution, and
effectiveness of those laws, or parts of laws, the subject
matter of which is within its jurisdiction.
(b) Not later than February 15 of the first session of a
Congress, the committee shall meet in open session, with a
quorum present, to adopt its oversight plans for that Congress
for submission to the Committee on House Oversight and the
Committee on Government Reform and Oversight, in accordance
with the provisions of clause 2(d) of House rule X.
Rule 5--Subcommittees
ESTABLISHMENT AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF SUBCOMMITTEES
(a)(1) There shall be two subcommittees of the Committee as
follows:
(A) Subcommittee on Legislative and Budget Process,
which shall have general responsibility for measures or
matters related to relations between the Congress and
the Executive Branch.
(B) Subcommittee on Rules and Organization of the
House, which shall have general responsibility for
measures or matters related to relations between the
two Houses of Congress, relations between the Congress
and the Judiciary, and internal operations of the
House.
(2) In addition, each such subcommittee shall have specific
responsibility for such other measures or matters as the Chair
refers to it.
(3) Each subcommittee of the Committee shall review and
study, on a continuing basis, the application, administration,
execution, and effectiveness of those laws, or parts of laws,
the subject matter of which is within its general
responsibility.
REFERRAL OF MEASURES AND MATTERS TO SUBCOMMITTEES
(b)(1) In view of the unique procedural responsibilities of
the Committee, no special order providing for the consideration
of any bill or resolution shall be referred to a subcommittee
of the Committee.
(2) The Chair shall refer to a subcommittee such measures
or matters of original jurisdiction as the Chair deems
appropriate given its jurisdiction and responsibilities.
(3) All other measures or matters of original jurisdiction
shall be subject to consideration by the full Committee.
(4) In referring any measure or matter of original
jurisdiction to a subcommittee, the Chair may specify a date by
which the subcommittee shall report thereon to the Committee.
(5) The Committee by motion may discharge a subcommittee
from consideration of any measure or matter referred to a
subcommittee of the Committee.
COMPOSITION OF SUBCOMMITTEES
(c) The size and ratio of each subcommittee shall be
determined by the Committee and members shall be elected to
each subcommittee, and to the positions of chairman and ranking
minority member thereof, in accordance with the rules of the
respective party caucuses. The Chair of the full committee
shall designate a member of the majority party on each
subcommittee as its vice chairman.
SUBCOMMITTEE MEETINGS AND HEARINGS
(d)(1) Each subcommittee of the Committee is authorized to
meet, hold hearings, receive testimony, mark up legislation,
and report to the full Committee on any measure or matter
referred to it.
(2) No subcommittee of the Committee may meet or hold a
hearing at the same time as a meeting or hearing of the full
Committee is being held.
(3) The chairman of each subcommittee shall schedule
meetings and hearings of the subcommittee only after
consultation with the Chair.
QUORUM
(e)(1) For the purpose of taking testimony, two members of
the subcommittee shall constitute a quorum.
(2) For all other purposes, a quorum shall consist of a
majority of the members of a subcommittee.
EFFECT OF A VACANCY
(f) Any vacancy in the membership of a subcommittee shall
not affect the power of the remaining members to execute the
functions of the subcommittee.
RECORDS
(g) Each subcommittee of the Committee shall provide the
full Committee with copies of such records of votes taken in
the subcommittee and such other records with respect to the
subcommittee necessary for the Committee to comply with all
rules and regulations of the House.
Rule 6--Staff
IN GENERAL
(a)(1) Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3), the
professional and other staff of the Committee shall be
appointed, by the Chair, and shall work under the general
supervision and direction of the Chair.
(2) All professional, and other staff provided to the
minority party members of the Committee shall be appointed, by
the ranking minority member of the Committee, and shall work
under the general supervision and direction of such member.
(3) The appointment of all professional staff shall be
subject to the approval of the Committee as provided by, and
subject to the provisions of, clause 6 of rule XI of the Rules
of the House.
ASSOCIATE STAFF
(b) Associate staff for members of the Committee may be
appointed only at the discretion of the Chair (in consultation
with the ranking minority member regarding any minority party
associate staff), after taking into account any staff ceilings
and budgetary constraints in effect at the time, and any terms,
limits, or conditions established by the Committee on House
Oversight under clause 6 of House rule XI.
SUBCOMMITTEE STAFF
(c) From funds made available for the appointment of staff,
the Chair of the Committee shall, pursuant to clause 5(d) of
House rule XI, ensure that sufficient staff is made available
to each subcommittee to carry out its responsibilities under
the rules of the Committee, and, after consultation with the
ranking minority member of the Committee, that the minority
party of the Committee is treated fairly in the appointment of
such staff.
COMPENSATION OF STAFF
(d) The Chair shall fix the compensation of all
professional and other staff of the Committee, after
consultation with the ranking minority member regarding any
minority party staff.
CERTIFICATION OF STAFF
(e)(1) To the extent any staff member of the Committee or
any of its subcommittees does not work under the direct
supervision and direction of the Chair, the Member of the
Committee who supervises and directs the staff member's work
shall file with the Chief of Staff of the Committee (not later
than the tenth day of each month) a certification regarding the
staff member's work for that member for the preceding calendar
month.
(2) The certification required by paragraph (1) shall be in
such form as the Chair may prescribe, shall identify each staff
member by name, and shall state that the work engaged in by the
staff member and the duties assigned to the staff member for
the member of the Committee with respect to the month in
question met the requirements of clause 6 of rule XI of the
Rules of the House of Representatives.
(3) Any certification of staff of the Committee, or any of
its subcommittees, made by the Chair in compliance with any
provision of law or regulation shall be made (A) on the basis
of the certifications filed under paragraph (1) to the extent
the staff is not under the Chair's supervision and direction,
and (B) on his own responsibility to the extent the staff is
under the Chair's direct supervision and direction.
Rule 7--Budget, Travel, Pay of Witnesses
BUDGET
(a) The Chair, in consultation with other members of the
Committee, shall prepare for each Congress a budget providing
amounts for staff, necessary travel, investigation, and other
expenses of the Committee and its subcommittees.
TRAVEL
(b)(1) The Chair may authorize travel for any member and
any staff member of the Committee in connection with activities
or subject matters under the general jurisdiction of the
Committee. Before such authorization is granted, there shall be
submitted to the Chair in writing the following:
(A) The purpose of the travel.
(B) The dates during which the travel is to occur.
(C) The names of the States or countries to be
visited and the length of time to be spent in each.
(D) The names of members and staff of the Committee
for whom the authorization is sought.
(2) Members and staff of the Committee shall make a written
report to the Chair on any travel they have conducted under
this subsection, including a description of their itinerary,
expenses, and activities, and of pertinent information gained
as a result of such travel.
(3) Members and staff of the Committee performing
authorized travel on official business shall be governed by
applicable laws, resolutions, and regulations of the House and
of the Committee on House Oversight.
PAY OF WITNESSES
(c) Witnesses may be paid from funds made available to the
Committee in its expense resolution subject to the provisions
of rule XXXV of the rules of the House.
Rule 8--Committee Administration
REPORTING
(a) Whenever the Committee authorizes the favorable
reporting of a bill or resolution from the Committee--
(1) the Chair or acting Chair shall report it to the
House or designate a member of the Committee to do so,
and
(2) in the case of a bill or resolution in which the
Committee has original jurisdiction, the Chair shall
allow, to the extent that the anticipated floor
schedule permits, any member of the Committee a
reasonable amount of time to submit views for inclusion
in the Committee report on the bill or resolution.
Any such report shall contain all matters required by the
rules of the House of Representatives (or by any provision of
law enacted as an exercise of the rulemaking power of the
House) and such other information as the Chair deems
appropriate.
RECORDS
(b)(1) There shall be a transcript made of each regular
meeting and hearing of the Committee, and the transcript may be
printed if the Chair decides it is appropriate or if a majority
of the Members of the Committee requests such printing. Any
such transcripts shall be a substantially verbatim account of
remarks actually made during the proceedings, subject only to
technical, grammatical, and typographical corrections
authorized by the person making the remarks. Nothing in this
paragraph shall be construed to require that all such
transcripts be subject to correction and publication.
(2) The Committee shall keep a record of all actions of the
Committee and of its subcommittees. The record shall contain
all information required by clause 2(e)(1) of rule XI of the
rules of the House of Representatives and shall be available
for public inspection at reasonable times in the offices of the
Committee.
(3) All Committee hearings, records, data, charts, and
files shall be kept separate and distinct from the
congressional office records of the Chair, shall be the
property of the House, and all Members of the House shall have
access thereto as provided in clause 2(e)(2) of rule XI of the
Rules of the House.
(4) The records of the Committee at the National Archives
and Records Administration shall be made available for public
use in accordance with rule XXXVI of the rules of the House of
Representatives. The Chair shall notify the ranking minority
member of any decision, pursuant to clause 3(b)(3) or clause
4(b) of the rule, to withhold a record otherwise available, and
the matter shall be presented to the Committee for a
determination on written request of any member of the
Committee.
COMMITTEE PUBLICATIONS ON THE INTERNET
(c) To the maximum extent feasible, the Committee shall
make its publications available in electronic form.
CALENDARS
(d)(1) The Committee shall maintain a Committee Calendar,
which shall include all bills, resolutions, and other matters
referred to or reported by the Committee and all bills,
resolutions, and other matters reported by any other committee
on which a rule has been granted or formally requested, and
such other matters as the Chair shall direct. The Calendar
shall be published periodically, but in no case less often than
once in each session of Congress.
(2) The staff of the Committee shall furnish each member of
the Committee with a list of all bills or resolutions (A)
reported from the Committee but not yet considered by the
House, and (B) on which a rule has been formally requested but
not yet granted. The list shall be updated each week when the
House is in session.
(3) For purposes of paragraphs (1) and (2), a rule is
considered as formally requested when the Chairman of a
committee which has reported a bill or resolution (or a member
of such committee authorized to act on the Chairman's behalf)
(A) has requested, in writing to the Chair, that a hearing be
scheduled on a rule for the consideration of the bill or
resolution, and (B) has supplied the Committee with an adequate
number of copies of the bill or resolution, as reported,
together with the final printed committee report thereon.
OTHER PROCEDURES
(e) The Chair may establish such other Committee procedures
and take such actions as may be necessary to carry out these
rules or to facilitate the effective operation of the Committee
and its subcommittees in a manner consistent with these rules.
Rule 9--Amendments to Committee Rules
The rules of the Committee may be modified, amended or
repealed, in the same manner and method as prescribed for the
adoption of committee rules in clause 2 of rule XI of the Rules
of the House, but only if written notice of the proposed change
has been provided to each such Member at least 48 hours before
the time of the meeting at which the vote on the change occurs.
Any such change in the rules of the Committee shall be
published in the Congressional Record within 30 calendar days
after their approval.
II. HOUSE RULES CHANGES ADOPTED AT THE BEGINNING OF THE 105TH CONGRESS
A. Introduction
The resolution adopting the rules of a new Congress is
usually called up by the former chairman of the Rules Committee
or the majority leader, debated for one hour, and given an up-
or-down vote after the minority attempts to bring up an
alternative, which is traditionally defeated by a party-line
vote.
On January 7, 1997, the opening day of the 105th Congress,
Rules Chairman Gerald B.H. Solomon opened the debate by noting
that ``the 105th Congress will be the implementation Congress,
both legislatively and procedurally.'' The Congress would very
much be focused on implementing the reforms initiated by the
104th Congress, on legislative and the procedural fronts.
The rules package for the 105th Congress was ``modest in
comparison [to the 104th Congress], as it should be,''
according to Chairman Solomon. In the 104th Congress, the new
Republican majority implemented sweeping and bold reforms of
the House's rules. Among other things, that package provided
for the elimination of three committees and 32 subcommittees,
thereby shrinking the size of this Congress and setting an
example for the rest of the Federal Government; a one-third
reduction in committee staff and funding; the elimination of
proxy voting in committees; a three-fifths vote on income tax
rate increases; the first ever comprehensive audit of House
finances; term limits for the Speaker and committee and
subcommittee chairmen; new sunshine rules to open committee
hearings and meetings to the public and the broadcast media;
and an overhaul of the administrative operations of the House.
The package of changes for the 105th Congress consisted of
numerous minor and technical changes from the rules of the last
Congress, as well as several significant changes, which are
summarized below.
B. Section-by-Section Summary of H. Res. 5, Adopting House Rules for
the 105th Congress
(Adopted by the House on January 7, 1997)
Sec. 1. Postponement of Corrections Votes: The Speaker's
current authority to postpone votes on final passage of a
measure would be extended to any manager's amendment, and any
motion to recommit a bill (or any previous question thereon),
considered under the Corrections Day process. (Rule I, clause
5(b)(1))
Sec. 2. Obsolete References to ``Contingent Fund'': Five
obsolete references to the House ``contingent fund'' would be
changed to ``applicable accounts of the House''. (Rule 1,
clause 8, in two instances; Rule XI, clauses 1(c), 4(a), and
6(f))
Sec. 3. Drug Testing in the House: The Speaker, in
consultation with the Minority Leader, shall develop through an
appropriate entity of the House a system for drug testing that
may include any Member, officer, or employee of the House and
that is otherwise comparable in scope to the present system for
drug testing in the Executive Branch. (Rule 1, clause 13)
Sec. 4. Policy Direction, and Oversight of Chief
Administrative Officer: The Speaker's authority over the
assignment of functions, policy direction and oversight to the
CAO would be eliminated, leaving such authority exclusively
with the House Oversight Committee, as it now is with respect
to other House officers. (Rule V, clause 1)
Sec. 5. Budget Jurisdiction Changes: The Budget Committee
would have jurisdiction over ``budget process, generally'' (and
not just ``congressional budget process''). The Committee on
Government Reform and Oversight's jurisdiction over ``budget
and accounting measures, generally,'' would be changed to
``government management and accounting measures, generally.''
(Rule X, clauses 1(d)(3) and 1(g)(4))
Sec. 6. Designating Committee on Education and the
Workforce: The name of the Committee on Economic and
Educational Opportunities would be changed to the Committee on
Education and the Workforce. (Rule X, clauses 1(f) and 3(c))
Sec. 7. Requirement of Approval for Settlement of Certain
Complaints: The provisions of section 2 of H. Res. 401 adopted
by the House in the 104th Congress (April 16, 1996) would be
extended to the 105th Congress. The provisions require the
joint approval of the chairman and ranking minority member of
the House Oversight Committee of the amount of a proposed
settlement of a complaint under the Congressional
Accountability Act before the employing House office can enter
a settlement. (Rule X, clause 4(d))
Sec. 8. Special Authorities for Certain Reports: (a)
proposed investigative or oversight reports would be considered
as read if available to committee members at least 24 hours in
advance of their consideration; (b) committees would be
authorized to file joint investigative or oversight reports
with other committees on matters on which they had conducted
joint studies or investigations; (c) committees would be
authorized to file investigative or oversight reports after the
final adjournment of a second session if they were properly
approved and at least 7 calendar days are permitted for filing
views; and (d) committee final activity reports could be filed
after an adjournment without formal approval if at lease 7
calendar days are permitted for filing views. (Rule XI, clauses
1(b) and (d))
Sec. 9. Committee Publications on Internet: Committees
would be required, to the maximum extent feasible, to make all
committee publications available in electronic form. (Rule XI,
clause 2(e))
Sec. 10. Information Required of Public Witnesses: Each
committee shall require, to the greatest extent practicable,
witnesses appearing in a non-governmental capacity to include
with their advance written testimony a curriculum vitae and
disclosure by source and amount of Federal government grants
and contracts received by them and any entity they represent
for the current and preceding two fiscal years. (Rules XI,
clause 2(g))
Sec. 11. Committees' Sittings: The current prohibition on
committees sitting while the House is considering legislation
under the five-minute rule (except by leave of the House),
would be repealed. (Rule XI, clause 2(I))
Sec. 12. Exceptions to Five-Minute Rule in Hearings:
Committees would be authorized to adopt a special rule or
motion (a) to permit selected majority and minority members (in
equal numbers) to take more than 5-minutes in questioning
witnesses, but not more than 30 minutes per side, per witness;
and (b) to permit the questioning of witnesses by staff
provided that staff for the minority is given equal time and
opportunity to do so. (Rule XI, clause 2(j)(2))
Sec. 13. Repeal of Inflation Impact Statement Requirement;
Establishment of Constitutional Authority Statement
Requirement: The current requirement for inflation impact
statement in committee reports on bills would be repealed. A
new ``Constitutional Authority Statement'' would be required in
committee reports citing the specific powers granted to
Congress by the Constitution on which the proposed enactment is
based. (Rule XI, clause 2(l)(4))
Sec. 14. Filing of Reports After Time for Views: The period
for filing views on reports would be changed from three full
days after the day on which a bill or matter is ordered
reported to three days counting the day on which the matter is
ordered reported. Moreover, a committee would have the
automatic right to arrange to have until an hour after midnight
on the third day to file its report with the Clerk if intention
to file views is announced. (Rule XI, clause 2(l)(5))
Sec. 15. Committee Reserve Fund: Committee primary expense
resolutions reported by the House Oversight Committee may
include a reserve fund for unanticipated expenses provided that
any allocation from such fund to a committee is approved by the
House Oversight Committee. (Rule XI, clause 5(a))
Sec. 16. Corrections Calendar Changes: The Corrections Day
rule would be amended to permit consideration of Corrections
bills at any time on a Corrections Day (as opposed to
immediately after the Pledge), and to permit bills to be called
up in any order from the Calendar (as opposed to only in the
numerical order in which they appear on the Calendar. (Rule
XIII, clause 4(a))
Sec. 17. Dynamic Estimation of Effects of Major Tax
Legislation: A report by the Ways and Means Committee on major
tax legislation (as designated by the Majority Leader in
consultation with the Minority Leader) may include an estimate
of the change in revenues resulting from the enactment of the
legislation on the basis of assumptions that estimate the
probable dynamic macroeconomic feedback effects of such
legislation. The Joint Tax Committee would be required to
produce such an estimate if requested by the chairman of the
Ways and Means Committee. Such estimates shall be for
informational purposes only. (Rule XIII, clause 7)
Sec. 18. Appropriations Process Changes: No provision could
be reported in a general appropriations bill, or considered as
an amendment thereto, making the availability of funds
contingent on the receipt or possession of information not
required by existing law except germane provisions that
retrench expenditures. The current right of the Majority Leader
or a designee to offer the motion to rise and report at the end
of the reading of appropriations bills for amendment would be
clarified to ensure that the motion could not be preempted by
the offering of regular amendments. (Rule XXI, clause 2(a),
(b), (c) and (d))
Sec. 19. Clarifying the Definition of Income Tax Rate
Increase: The definition of Federal income tax rate increases
for purposes of the rules requiring a three-fifths vote on such
increases and prohibiting retroactive income tax rate increases
would be narrowed to include only increases in existing
specific statutory Federal income tax rates in the Internal
RevenueCode of 1986 (sec. 1(a)-(e), sec. 11(b), or sec. 55(b))
or adding new income tax rates to the highest of such specific income
tax rates. (Rule XXI, clause 5(c) and (d))-
Sec. 20 Unfunded Mandate Clarification: The current rule
permitting an amendment to strike an unfunded mandate from a
bill unless otherwise precluded by a special order of the House
would be clarified by specifying that the reference to section
424(a)(l) of the Budget Act is to a ``Federal intergovernmental
mandate'' whose direct costs exceed the threshold amounts
specified in that section of the Budget Act. (Rule XXIII,
clause 5(c))-
Sec. 21. Discharge Petition Clarification: The existing
discharge rule would be amended to clarify that petitions may
be filed on resolutions from the Rules Committee providing for
the consideration of any unreported or any reported measure
(not just those reported ``favorably''), that such special
rules may provide for the consideration of only one measure,
and that the special rule may not provide for the consideration
of non-germane amendments to such a measure. (Rule XXVII,
clause 3)-
Sec. 22. Prohibiting the Distribution of Campaign
Contributions in the Hall of the House: No Member, officer, or
employee of the House could knowingly distribute campaign
contributions on the House floor or rooms leading thereto.
(Rule XXXII, clause 5)-
Sec. 23. Repeal Obsolete Employment Practices Rule: The
House ``Employment Practices'' rule, which has been replaced by
the Congressional Accountability Act, would be repealed, and
Rule LII (Gift Rule) would be redesignated as rule LI. (Rule
LI)-
Sec. 24. Technical Amendments: (a) a recorded vote taken
pursuant to clause 5(a) of rule I (postponement of certain
votes) shall be considered a vote by the yeas and nays; (b) and
(c) Obsolete references to the ``House Information Systems''
would be changed to the ``House Information Resources''; (d)
the procedures for a committee vote on whether to close an
investigatory hearing because testimony might tend to defame,
degrade or incriminate any person would be changed to clarify
that the hearing would not be closed if a majority of those
voting (a committee majority being present)-instead of a
majority of committee members-determine that the evidence or
testimony would not tend to defame, degrade or incriminate any
person. (Rule XI, clause 2(k)(5)(B); (e) The layover
requirement for budget committee reports on budget resolutions
would be conformed to those for other committee reports to the
extent that Saturdays, Sundays or legal holidays on which the
House is in session would be counted as days of availability of
the report (Rule XI, clause 2(l)(6)); (f) the spelling of
``endorsed'' would be corrected in rule XXII, clause 4(a); (g)
the rule giving special protections to Members who have pre-
printed their amendments in the Congressional Record would
apply to any measure under consideration and not just to those
reported by a committee (Rule XXIII, clause 6); (h) The word
``excepted'' would be changed to ``except'' before ``as
provided in rule LI (Gift Rule)'' in clause 4 of rule XLIII;
and (I) the words ``by House'' would be changed to ``by the
House'' in clause 13 of rule XLIII (relating to the non-
disclosure oath or affirmation required for access to
classified information).-
Sec. 25. Select Committee on Ethics: The Committee on
Standards of Official Conduct of the 104th Congress would be
re-established in the 105th Congress as a select committee for
a period ending on January 21, 1997, for the purpose of
completing its work on the report issued by its subcommittee
involving the official conduct of Representative Newt Gingrich.
III. COMMITTEE JURISDICTION AND ACTIVITIES-
A. Introduction
The jurisdictional mandate of the Committee on Rules is set
forth in Rule X, clause 1(m) as follows:
``(m) Committee on Rules.
``(1) The rules and joint rules (other than
rules or joint rules relating to the Code of
Official Conduct), and order of business of the
House.
``(2) Recesses and final adjournments of
Congress.
The Committee on Rules is authorized to sit and act
whether or not the House is in session.''
The jurisdictional mandate of the Committee for the
purposes of this survey of activities is broken down into two
subgroups: original jurisdiction matters and special rules
(order of business resolutions). In practice, these subgroups
are intertwined in a manner that greatly affects the way in
which the House conducts its business. One subgroup, referred
to here as ``original jurisdiction'' contains all measures
pertaining to the rules of the House and joint rules. These
measures are either referred directly to the Committee by the
Speaker or originate in the Committee itself. They not only
pertain to changes in House procedure, but also cover the
Committee's power to establish select committees, authorize
certain investigations, provide enforcement procedures for the
budget process, and to establish congressional procedures for
considering certain executive branch proposals.
The Committee held twelve days of hearings and mark-ups on
eight matters of original jurisdiction during the 105th
Congress. Six of the eight measures were reported to the House
for consideration. All six of those were adopted by the House.
One of the original eight was subject to a hearing and a
partial markup, but was never reported. Another of the original
eight was the subject of a hearing, but was subsequently
replaced by a different resolution which was reported. Finally,
one additional original jurisdiction matter was not reported by
the Rules Committee but was discharged by the adoption of a
rule and was then adopted by the House.
The other subgroup of the Committee's jurisdictional
mandate, referred to as order of business resolutions or
``rules,'' is used by the Committee to direct the manner in
which a bill or resolution will be considered by the House.
``Rules,'' in the form of House resolutions, tailor the time
allotted for debate and the process by which a bill can be
amended. This is done to allow the House to consider the
subject matter in a way which best suits the bill's individual
issues and/or controversy. These ``rules'' may also contain
waivers of specific House rules or provisions of the
Congressional Budget Act. It is sometimes necessary to waive
the rules of the House inorder to allow the House to consider
all the facets of the particular issue. Special rules also allow the
House to consider measures according to the majority leadership's
legislative scheduling priorities rather than in the numerical order in
which they were reported.
During the 105th Congress, the Committee held 137 days of
hearings pursuant to the 156 written requests received from
Committee chairs seeking rules. In addition there were 8 formal
requests ultimately disposed of by procedures other than the
Rules Committee (such as unanimous consent or suspension), and
no formal requests were pending at the end of the Congress.
These formal requests do not reflect additional requests of an
emergency nature made in person by the chairs of the various
legislative committees. The Committee granted 207 rules: 149
rules provided for consideration of bills and resolutions, 29
dealt with conference reports and 18 other rules provided for
consideration of measures but stopped short of the amending
process (e.g., providing for debate only, creating suspension
days for considering specific measures or waiving the two-
thirds requirement to bring up a rule for a certain measure on
the same day the rule is reported).
The Committee granted 57 open rules, 6 modified open rules
with a time cap on consideration of amendments, 7 modified open
rules with required pre-printing in the Congressional Record, 2
modified open rules with both a time cap on consideration of
amendments and required preprinting in the Congressional
Record, 48 structured or modified closed rules, and 22 closed
rules. The Committee granted 31 waivers of specific sections of
the Budget Act. The Committee granted 85 rules waiving all
points of order to permit consideration of either the
underlying measure, the matter made in order as the original
text, motions, or against the amendments made in order.
In summary, the Committee on Rules reported 207 rules (a
10% decrease from the 104th Congress). Of these the House
adopted 186, rejected 5, tabled 13 and 3 remained pending on
the House Calendar when Congress adjourned in October, 1998. In
addition the Committee on Rules reported 6 original
jurisdiction measures, all of which were ultimately adopted by
the House. One additional original jurisdiction measure was
discharged from the Rules Committee by adoption of a rule and
was then adopted by the House.
In addition to the full Committee activities, the
Subcommittee on the Legislative and Budget Process and the
Subcommittee on Rules and Organization of the House, conducted
studies concerning other matters in the Committee's
jurisdiction.
B. Special Orders or Rules-
1. RULE REQUESTS
The process of considering requests for special orders or
``rules'' usually begins when the Committee on Rules receives a
letter from a legislative committee requesting that it hold a
hearing and recommend a rule on that particular measure. The
letter is signed by the full committee chairman and most often
makes a specific request for the type of rule desired by the
legislative committee. In some cases, the emergency nature of
the legislation does not allow adequate time for a formal
request to be registered. In these cases, the requests are made
in person by the chairman of the committee with jurisdiction.
Once a hearing has been scheduled, the Committee on Rules
allows any House member who has an interest in testifying to do
so. Under normal circumstances and pursuant to Committee rules,
printed copies of the legislation and accompanying committee
report or conference report are provided to the Committee
members at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting on the rule
request for the legislation.
The Committee gives written notice to its members and
notifies the pertinent committee of the scheduled hearing date
at least 48 hours prior to the commencement of the hearing,
unless an emergency situation exists. If Budget Act violations
are present, the Budget Committee chairman often advises the
Committee on Rules whether the Budget Committee objects to or
supports the granting of specific waivers. The position of the
Budget Committee on these matters is merely advisory in nature;
the Committee on Rules has sole jurisdiction over waivers of
the Budget Act, subject to House approval of the rule
containing such waivers.-
2. HEARINGS
The Rules Committee chairman controls the order in which
witnesses appear and also initiates the questioning. Typically,
the chairman of the committee requesting the rule makes a short
statement. The chairman is followed by the ranking minority
member. Sometimes the subcommittee chair and ranking minority
member appear on behalf of their full committee counterparts on
the rule request.
In many cases, the components of the proposed special order
form the basis for the dialogue between substantive committee
leaders asking for the rule and the Rules Committee members.
More often than not, the questioning escalates into discussions
about the merits of the bill itself. If the legislation is
particularly wide-ranging or controversial, Representatives who
do not sit on the relevant legislative committee seek to
testify. (Except in the most unusual circumstances, only House
Members are allowed to testify during a rule request hearing.)
Questioning of each witness takes place under the five-minute
rule until each Committee member has had an opportunity to
question each witness. Questioning is rather informal. The
Chairman rarely enforces the five-minute rule, and Committee
members yield to one another to allow their colleagues to make
a specific point or follow up on the line of questioning.
A quorum, at least seven members of the thirteen, must be
present before a recommendation on a rule can be ordered
reported, deferred, or tabled (killed).
After the Committee votes to approve a rule, the Chairman
and ranking minority member each assign one of their members to
manage the rule on the floor. The majority manager's name
appears on the rule and report, and that person usually files
the rule from the House floor, at which time the resolution and
report are assigned a number.
Any member may ask for a roll call or a division vote. In
the past, most decisions of theCommittee were made by voice
vote, but in the last several Congresses there has been an increase in
the number of roll call votes demanded. For the entire 100th Congress
there were 18 roll call votes demanded; in the 101st Congress there
were 26; in the 102nd there were 193; in the 103rd there were 533; in
the 104th there were 327; and, in the 105th there were 104.
Once a special rule has been filed, the Majority Leader--
working closely with the Speaker, the Rules Committee chairman,
and the substantive committee chairman--decides upon an
appropriate date for the consideration of the rule on the
floor. Rules can be considered the same day they are reported,
if the House agrees to consideration by a two-thirds vote.
After a one-day layover, rules may be considered at any time
without being subject to a question of consideration.
3. TYPES OF SPECIAL ORDERS OR RULES
(a) Background
Table 1 in the Appendix categorizes all rules granted.
Rules are broken down into seventeen different categories
dealing with all stages of the legislative process in the
House.
In recent Congresses, particular attention has been focused
on the type of amendment structure provided for in rules. In
dealing with amendment structure this report focuses only on
those rules which provide for the initial consideration of
bills, joint resolutions or budget resolutions and which
provide for an amending process. The Republican majority in the
104th and 105th Congresses has used categories of rules which
are based on the ones used in previous Congresses by the then-
Republican minority. The amendment structure categories are as
follows: (1) open, (2) modified open--time cap on consideration
of amendments, (3) modified open--required pre-printing in the
Congressional Record, (4) modified open--both time cap on
consideration of amendments and required preprinting in the
Congressional Record, (5) structured or modified closed, and
(6) closed.
(b) Explanation of types of rules granted
This section focuses only on rules which provide for an
amendment process. Therefore, rules providing for general
debate only, stopping short of consideration of the measure for
amendment, or waiving the two-thirds requirement are not
included in this section. Rules for conference reports--which
are otherwise privileged and, under regular order, non-
amendable--also are not included in this section.
(1) Open: An open rule is one under which any member
may offer an amendment that complies with the standing
rules of the House and the Budget Act. Also included in
the category of open rules are those that have been
called ``open plus''. These rules allow the offering of
any amendment in order under an open rule--plus
amendments which have to be protected from a point of
order in order to be offered.
(2) Modified open--time cap on consideration of
amendments: This type of rule permits any amendment in
order under an open rule, subject only to an overall
time limit on the amendment process. It allows the
House to manage its time, to make more reliable its
schedule and to provide some certainty about when
measures will be on and off the floor. Moreover, it
allows the majority and minority parties to offer
priority amendments of their choosing rather than
having the Rules Committee designate what amendments
can be offered.
(3) Modified open--required preprinting in the
Congressional Record: This type of rule permits the
offering only of those amendments printed in the
Congressional Record. In some cases the rule requires
amendments to be printed by a specific date; in some
cases the amendment must be printed before the
consideration of the amendment and in other cases
before the consideration of the bill for any amendment.
In most cases these rules do not prohibit second degree
amendments. The preprinting requirement does not afford
the same time certainty as the time cap, since there is
no way to know in advance how many amendments will be
submitted and printed, how many printed amendments will
actually be offered, or how many roll call votes will
be called. Requiring that amendments be printed in
advance affords Members a better idea of the range of
issues to be debated and voted on, and it removes the
element of surprise at least from first degree
amendments.
(4) Modified open--both time cap on consideration of
amendments and required preprinting in the
Congressional Record: This type of rule combines the
features of the two types of modified open rules listed
above along with the advantages and disadvantages of
each of them.
(5) Structured or modified closed rule: A structured
or modified closed rule is one under which the Rules
Committee limits the amendments that may be offered
only to those amendments designated in the special rule
or the Rules Committee report to accompany it, or which
precludes amendments to a particular portion of a bill,
even though the rest of the bill may be completely open
to amendment. A modified closed rule is one which
allows the offering of only one or two amendments. A
structured rule is one which allows three or more
amendments. In the case of a structured or modified
closed rule, the Chairman generally will announce
through a one minute speech on the floor of the House
and a ``Dear Colleague'' letter, the intention of the
Committee to review all amendments. He requests that
Members provide the Committee with copies of their
proposed amendments in advance of the Committee meeting
date. In some instances, the amendments made in order
represent all of the amendments submitted to the
Committee.
(6) Closed: This type of rule is one under which no
amendments may be offered other than amendments
recommended by the committee reporting the bill. It
should be noted that under House rules changes adopted
at the beginning of the 104th Congress, the Rules
Committee cannot report a special rule denying the
minority the right to offer amendatory instructions in
a motion to recommit if offered by the minority leader
or a designee.
4. FLOOR CONSIDERATION OF THE RULE
When the time comes to present a rule, the majority member
who filed the rule (a privileged House resolution), or another
majority member of the Rules Committee designated by the
chairman, is recognized by the Speaker. That Member stands at
the majority committee table on the House Floor. Once
recognized, the Member states:
Mr. Speaker, by direction of the Committee on Rules,
I call up House Resolution __________, and ask for its
immediate consideration.
(Any member of the Committee on Rules may be recognized to call
up a rule that has been on the House Calendar for at least
seven legislative days, and the Speaker is required to
recognize the Rules Committee member as a question of the
highest privilege, so long as the member has given one-day's
notice of an intent to seek recognition for that purpose.)
Once the Clerk has read the resolution, the Speaker
recognizes the majority Rules Committee member handling the
rule for one hour. The majority floor manager then customarily
yields thirty minutes to his minority counterpart for the
purposes of debate only, and debate on the rule is started. The
length of debate on the rule varies according to the complexity
of the rule and the degree of controversy over the bill, but
debate on most noncontroversial rules is over within fifteen or
twenty minutes and the rule may be accepted by voice vote.
Since a rule is considered in the House under the hour
rule, no amendments are in order unless the floor manager
offers an amendment or yields to another Member for that
purpose. At the conclusion of debate on the rule, the floor
manager moves the previous question. If no objection is heard,
the House proceeds to vote on the rule. If objection is heard,
a vote occurs on the previous question. If the previous
question is rejected, however, a Member who opposed the
previous question (usually the Rules Committee minority floor
manager) is recognized. That Member then controls one hour of
debate time on the amendment. The Member controlling the time
may offer an amendment to the rule and then move the previous
question on the amendment and on the rule when debate has
concluded. Once the rule is adopted (with or without
amendments), the legislation it concerns is eligible for
consideration under the terms of the rule.
5. RULES REJECTED, TABLED, OR PENDING
In the 105th Congress, the Committee on Rules reported 207
rules. The House adopted 186 of these rules, rejected five
rules, and tabled thirteen rules. Three rules remained pending
on the House Calendar at adjournment.
a. Rules rejected by the House
House Resolution 101, providing for the consideration of H.
Res. 91, a resolution providing amounts for the expenses of
certain committees of the House of Representatives in the One
Hundred Fifth Congress, failed passage by a roll call vote of
210-213 on March 20, 1997.
House Resolution 146, providing for the consideration of
H.R. 1469, making emergency supplemental appropriations for
recovery from natural disasters, and for overseas peacekeeping
efforts, including those in Bosnia, for the fiscal year ending
September 30, 1997, failed passage by a roll call vote of 193-
229 on May 14, 1997.
House Resolution 446, disposing of the conference report to
accompany S. 1150, to ensure that federally funded agricultural
research, extension, and education address high-priority
concerns with national or multistate significance, to reform,
extend, and eliminate certain agricultural research programs,
failed passage by a roll call vote of 120-289 on May 22, 1998.
House Resolution 485, providing for consideration of 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, failed passage by a roll call
vote of 125-291 on June 25, 1998.
House Resolution 563, waiving points of order against the
conference report to accompany 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, failed
passage by a roll call vote of 106-294 on October 1, 1998.
b. Rules tabled by the House
The following three House resolutions were laid on the
table on June 19, 1997, pursuant to House Resolution 169,
providing for consideration of H.R. 1119, National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1998 and 1999. House
Resolution 169 was adopted by a record vote of 322-101.
House Resolution 161, waiving a requirement of clause
4(b) of rule XI with respect to consideration of
certain resolutions from the Committee on Rules.
House Resolution 162, waiving points of order against
the conference report to accompany the bill H.R. 1469,
making emergency supplemental appropriations for
recovery from natural disasters, and for overseas
peacekeeping efforts, including those in Bosnia, for
the fiscal year ending September 30, 1997, and for
other purposes.
House Resolution 165, waiving a requirement of clause
4(b) of Rule XI with respect to the same day
consideration of certain resolutions reported from the
Committee on Rules.
House Resolution 185, providing for consideration of the
bill H.R. 2159, Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and
Related Programs Appropriations Bill, 1998, was laid on the
table by unanimous consent on July 24, 1997.
House Resolution 199, providing for the consideration of
the bill H.R. 2264, Departments of Labor, Health and Human
Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriation
Bill, 1998, was laid on the table by unanimous consent on July
31, 1997.
House Resolution 203, providing for consideration of a
joint resolution waiving certain enrollment requirements with
respect to two specified bills of the One Hundred Fifth
Congress, was laid on the table by unanimous consent on July
31, 1997.
The following two House resolutions were both tabled by
unanimous consent on October 7, 1997:
House Resolution 243, providing for the consideration
of the bill H.R. 901, American Land Sovereignty
Protection Act.
House Resolution 257, providing for the consideration
of the bill H.R. 901, American Land Sovereignty
Protection Act.
House Resolution 280, providing for consideration of the
bill H.R. 1270, Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1997, was laid on
the table on October 31, 1997, pursuant to House Resolution
288, another rule providing for the consideration of two bills:
H.R. 2746, Helping Empower Low-Income Parents (HELP)
Scholarships Amendments of 1997 and H.R. 2616, Charter Schools
Amendments Act of 1997. House Resolution 288 was adopted by a
record vote of 214-198.
House Resolution 306, 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,
was laid on the table on November 10, 1997, pursuant to House
Resolution 311, providing for the consideration of certain
resolutions in preparation for the adjournment of the first
session sine die. House Resolution 311 was adopted by a record
vote 257-159.
House Resolution 309, providing for consideration of the
bill H.R. 2621, Reciprocal Trade Agreement Authorities Act of
1997, was laid on the table by unanimous consent on April 1,
1998.
House Resolution 403, providing for consideration of the
bill H.R. 10, Financial Services Act of 1998, was laid on the
table by unanimous consent on April 1, 1998.
House Resolution 551, providing for consideration of the
bill H.R. 4618, Agriculture Disaster and Market Loss Assistance
Act of 1998, was laid on the table on October 2, 1998, pursuant
to House Resolution 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.
House Resolution 567 was adopted by voice vote.
c. Rules pending
The Rules Committee reported House Resolution 427,
providing for the consideration of the bill H.R. 512, the New
Wildlife Refuge Authorization Act, on May 12, 1998.
The Rules Committee reported House Resolution 535,
providing for the consideration of the bill H.R. 4006, the
Lethal Drug Abuse Prevention Act of 1998, on September 14,
1998.
The Rules Committee reported House Resolution 560,
providing for the consideration of the bill H.R. 3789, the
Class Action Jurisdiction Act of 1998, on October 1, 1998.
6. WAIVERS OF HOUSE RULES
The following compilation identifies the Rules of the House
which were waived in specific resolutions, the provisions to
which the waivers applied, and the legislation which required
the waiver. There is also an indication whether the rule was
waived against the bill and/or original text (B/OT), an
amendment (A), a motion (M), a section (S), or a conference
report (CR).
Rule X, clause 1(b)--Requiring a detailed explanation in the committee report of any rescission or transfers of unexpected balances
H. Res. 542........................ H.R. 4569.......................... Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and B
Related Programs Appropriations Bill, 1999.
Rule XI, clause 2(l)(6)--Requiring a three-day layover of the committee report
H. Res. 127........................ H.R. 1274.......................... National Institute of Standards and Technology B
Authorization Act of 1997.
H. Res. 128........................ H.R. 1275.......................... Civilian Space Authorization Act, Fiscal Years B
1998 and 1999.
H. Res. 133........................ H.R. 2............................. Housing Opportunity and Responsibility Act of B
1997.
H. Res. 134........................ H.R. 867........................... Adoption Promotion Act of 1997.................. B
H. Res. 184........................ H.R. 2158.......................... Department of Veterans Affairs and Housing and B
Urban Development, and Independent Agencies
Appropriations Bill, 1998.
H. Res. 185........................ H.R. 2159.......................... Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and B
Related Programs Appropriations Bill, 1998.
H. Res. 187........................ H.R. 1853.......................... Carl D. Perkins Vocational-Technical Education B
Act Amendments of 1997.
H. Res. 189........................ H.R. 2169.......................... Department of Transportation and Related B
Agencies Appropriations Bill, 1998.
H. Res. 198........................ H.R. 2266.......................... Department of Defense Appropriations Bill, 1998. B
H. Res. 271........................ H.R. 1534.......................... Private Property Rights Implementation Act of B
1997.
H. Res. 368........................ H.R. 2460.......................... Wireless Telephone Protection Act............... B
H. Res. 377........................ H.R. 2369.......................... Wireless Privacy Enhancement Act of 1998........ B
H. Res. 384........................ H.R. 2883.......................... Government Performance and Results Act Technical B
Amendments of 1998.
H. Res. 396........................ H.R. 3310.......................... Small Business Paperwork Reduction Act B
Amendments of 1998.
H. Res. 402........................ H.R. 3579.......................... Emergency Appropriations for Fiscal Year Ending B
September 30, 1998, and for Other Purposes.
H. Res. 420........................ H.R. 3694.......................... Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year B
1999.
H. Res. 482........................ H.R. 4101.......................... Department of Agriculture and Related Agencies B
Appropriations for Fiscal Year 1999.
H. Res. 484........................ H.R. 4103.......................... Department of Defense Appropriations Bill, 1999. B
H. Res. 485........................ H.R. 4104.......................... Treasury, Postal Service, and General Government B
Appropriations Bill, 1999.
H. Res. 489........................ H.R. 4112.......................... Legislative Branch Appropriations Bill, 1999.... B
H. Res. 508........................ H.R. 4276.......................... Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the B
Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations
Bill, Fiscal Year 1999.
H. Res. 542........................ H.R. 4569.......................... Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and B
Related Programs Appropriations Bill, 1999.
Rule XIII, clause 7(b)--Requiring a cost estimate in the committee report
H. Res. 133........................ H.R. 2............................. Housing Opportunity and Responsibility Act of B
1997.
Rule XVI, clause 7--Prohibiting nongermane amendments
H. Res. 134........................ H.R. 867........................... Adoption Promotion Act of 1997.................. OT
H. Res. 153........................ H.R. 408........................... International Dolphin Conservation Program Act.. OT
H. Res. 179........................ H.R. 1775.......................... Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year OT
1998.
H. Res. 180........................ H.R. 858........................... Quincy Library Group Forest Recovery And OT
Economic Stability Act of 1998.
H. Res. 255........................ H.R. 1370.......................... Reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank....... OT
H. Res. 265........................ H.R. 2204.......................... Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1997........... OT
H. Res. 378........................ H.R. 3130.......................... Child Support Performance and Incentive Act..... A
H. Res. 383........................ H.R. 1432.......................... African Growth and Opportunity Act.............. OT
H. Res. 390........................ H.R. 2589.......................... Copyright Term Extension Act.................... A
H. Res. 394........................ H.R. 2515.......................... Forest Recovery and Protection Act of 1998...... OT
H. Res. 408........................ H.R. 1252.......................... Judicial Reform Act of 1998..................... OT
H. Res. 420........................ H.R. 3694.......................... Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year OT
1999.
H. Res. 427........................ H.R. 512........................... New Wildlife Refuge Authorization Act........... OT
H. Res. 537........................ H.R. 4300.......................... Western Hemisphere Drug Elimination Act......... OT
H. Res. 543........................ H.R. 3248.......................... Dollars to the Classroom Act.................... OT
Rule XXI, clause 2--Prohibiting unauthorized appropriations or legislative provisions in a general appropriations bill
H. Res. 146........................ H.R. 1469.......................... Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Bill for B
Fiscal Year 1997.
H. Res. 149........................ H.R. 1469.......................... Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Bill for B
Fiscal Year 1997.
H. Res. 178........................ H.R. 2016.......................... Military Construction Appropriations Bill, 1998. B
H. Res. 181........................ H.R. 2107.......................... Department of the Interior and Related Agencies B
Appropriations Bill, 1998.
H. Res. 184........................ H.R. 2158.......................... Department of Veterans Affairs and Housing and B
Urban Development, and Independent Agencies
Appropriations Bill, 1998.
H. Res. 185........................ H.R. 2159.......................... Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and B
Related Programs Appropriations Bill, 1998.
H. Res. 189........................ H.R. 2169.......................... Department of Transportation and Related B
Agencies Appropriations Bill, 1998.
H. Res. 193........................ H.R. 2160.......................... Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug B
Administration, and Related Agencies
Appropriations Bill, 1998.
H. Res. 194........................ H.R. 2203.......................... Energy and Water Development Appropriations B
Bill, 1998.
H. Res. 197........................ H.R. 2209.......................... Legislative Branch Appropriations Bill, 1998.... B
H. Res. 198........................ H.R. 2266.......................... Department of Defense Appropriations Bill, 1998. B
H. Res. 199........................ H.R. 2264.......................... Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, B
and Education, and Related Agencies
Appropriation Bill, 1998.
H. Res. 239........................ H.R. 2267.......................... Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the B, A
Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations
Bill, Fiscal Year 1998.
H. Res. 264........................ H.R. 2607.......................... District of Columbia Appropriations Bill, 1998.. B
H. Res. 402........................ H.R. 3579.......................... Emergency Appropriations for Fiscal Year Ending B
September 30, 1998, and for Other Purposes.
H. Res. 477........................ H.R. 4059.......................... Military Construction Appropriations Bill, 1998. B
H. Res. 478........................ H.R. 4060.......................... Energy and Water Development Appropriations B
Bill, 1999.
H. Res. 482........................ H.R. 4101.......................... Department of Agriculture and Related Agencies B
Appropriations for Fiscal Year 1999.
H. Res. 484........................ H.R. 4103.......................... Department of Defense Appropriations Bill, 1999. B
H. Res. 485........................ H.R. 4104.......................... Treasury, Postal Service, and General Government B
Appropriations Bill, 1999.
H. Res. 489........................ H.R. 4112.......................... Legislative Branch Appropriations Bill, 1999.... B
H. Res. 498........................ H.R. 4104.......................... Treasury, Postal Service, and General Government S
Appropriations Bill, 1999.
H. Res. 501........................ H.R. 4194.......................... Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and B
Urban Development, and Independent Agencies
Appropriations Bill, 1999.
H. Res. 504........................ H.R. 4193.......................... Department of the Interior and Related Agencies B
Appropriations Bill, 1999.
H. Res. 508........................ H.R. 4276.......................... Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the B
Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations
Bill, Fiscal Year 1999.
H. Res. 510........................ H.R. 4328.......................... Department of Transportation and Related B
Agencies Appropriations Bill, 1999.
H. Res. 517........................ H.R. 4380.......................... District of Columbia Appropriations Bill, 1999.. B
H. Res. 542........................ H.R. 4569.......................... Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and B
Related Programs Appropriations Bill, 1999.
H. Res. 564........................ H.R. 4274.......................... Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, B
and Education, and Related Agencies
Appropriations Bill, 1999.
Rule XXI, clause 2(e)--Prohibiting non-emergency designated amendments to be offered to an appropriations bill containing an emergency designation
H. Res. 146........................ H.R. 1469.......................... Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Bill for A
Fiscal Year 1997.
H. Res. 149........................ H.R. 1469.......................... Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Bill for A
Fiscal Year 1997.
H. Res. 181........................ H.R. 2107.......................... Department of the Interior and Related Agencies A
Appropriations Bill, 1998.
H. Res. 199........................ H.R. 2264.......................... Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, A
and Education, and Related Agencies
Appropriations Bill, 1998.
H. Res. 504........................ H.R. 4193.......................... Department of the Interior and Related Agencies A
Appropriations Bill, 1999.
Rule XXI, clause 3--Requiring that the report include a list of unauthorized accounts
H. Res. 489........................ H.R. 4112.......................... Legislative Branch Appropriations Bill, 1999.... B
Rule XXI, clause 5(a)--Prohibiting appropriations in a legislative bill
H. Res. 133........................ H.R. 2............................. Housing Opportunity and Responsibility Act of OT
1997.
H. Res. 143........................ H.R. 3............................. Juvenile Crime Control Act of 1997.............. OT
H. Res. 150........................ H.R. 1385.......................... Employment, Training, and Literacy Enhancement OT
Act of 1997.
H. Res. 179........................ H.R. 1775.......................... Intelligence Authorization Act For Fiscal Year OT
1998.
H. Res. 180........................ H.R. 858........................... Quincy Library Group Forest Recovery and OT
Economic Stability Act of 1998.
H. Res. 280........................ H.R. 1270.......................... Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1997................ OT, A
H. Res. 283........................ H.R. 1270.......................... Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1997................ OT, A
H. Res. 376........................ H.R. 856........................... United States-Puerto Rico Political Status Act.. OT
H. Res. 394........................ H.R. 2515.......................... Forest Recovery and Protection Act of 1998...... OT
Rule XXI, clause 5(b)--Prohibiting tax or tariff provisions in a bill not reported by a committee with jurisdiction over revenue measures
H. Res. 179........................ H.R. 1775.......................... Intelligence Authorization Act For Fiscal Year OT
1998.
H. Res. 420........................ H. R. 3694......................... Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year OT
1999.
H. Res. 478........................ H.R. 4060.......................... Energy and Water Development Appropriations B
Bill, 1999.
Rule XXI, clause 6--Prohibiting reappropriations in a general appropriations bill
H. Res. 146........................ H.R. 1469.......................... Juvenile Crime Control Act of 1997.............. B
H. Res. 149........................ H.R. 1469.......................... Juvenile Crime Control Act of 1997.............. B
H. Res. 178........................ H.R. 2016.......................... Military Construction Appropriations Bill, 1998. B
H. Res. 181........................ H.R. 2107.......................... Department of the Interior and Related Agencies B
Appropriations Bill, 1998.
H. Res. 184........................ H.R. 2158.......................... Department of Veterans Affairs and Housing and B
Urban Development, and Independent Agencies
Appropriations Bill, 1998.
H. Res. 185........................ H.R. 2159.......................... Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and B
Related Programs Appropriations Bill, 1998.
H. Res. 189........................ H.R. 2169.......................... Department of Transportation and Related B
Agencies Appropriations Bill, 1998.
H. Res. 193........................ H.R. 2160.......................... Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug B
Administration, and Related Agencies
Appropriations Bill, 1998.
H. Res. 194........................ H.R. 2203.......................... Energy and Water Development Appropriations B
Bill, 1998.
H. Res. 197........................ H.R. 2209.......................... Legislative Branch Appropriations Bill, 1998.... B
H. Res. 198........................ H.R. 2266.......................... Department of Defense Appropriations Bill, 1998. B
H. Res. 199........................ H.R. 2264.......................... Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, B
and Education, and Related Agencies
Appropriation Bill, 1998.
H. Res. 239........................ H.R. 2267.......................... Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the B
Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations
Bill, Fiscal Year 1998.
H. Res. 264........................ H.R. 2607.......................... District of Columbia Appropriations Bill, 1998.. B
H. Res. 402........................ H.R. 3579.......................... Emergency Appropriations for Fiscal Year Ending B
September 30, 1998, and for Other Purposes.
H. Res. 477........................ H.R. 4059.......................... Military Construction Appropriations Bill, 1998. B
H. Res. 478........................ H.R. 4060.......................... Energy and Water Development Appropriations B
Bill, 1999.
H. Res. 482........................ H.R. 4101.......................... Department of Agriculture and Related Agencies B
Appropriations for Fiscal Year 1999.
H. Res. 484........................ H.R. 4103.......................... Department of Defense Appropriations Bill, 1999. B
H. Res. 485........................ H.R. 4104.......................... Treasury, Postal Service, and General Government B
Appropriations Bill, 1999.
H. Res. 489........................ H.R. 4112.......................... Legislative Branch Appropriations Bill, 1999.... B
H. Res. 501........................ H.R. 4194.......................... Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and B
Urban Development, and Independent Agencies
Appropriations Bill, 1999.
H. Res. 504........................ H.R. 4193.......................... Department of the Interior and Related Agencies B
Appropriations Bill, 1999.
H. Res. 508........................ H.R. 4276.......................... Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the B
Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations
Bill, Fiscal Year 1999.
H. Res. 510........................ H.R. 4328.......................... Department of Transportation and Related B
Agencies Appropriations Bill, 1999.
H. Res. 517........................ H.R. 4380.......................... District of Columbia Appropriations Bill, 1999.. B
H. Res. 564........................ H.R. 4274.......................... Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, B
and Education, and Related Agencies
Appropriations Bill, 1999.
Rule XXI, clause 7--Requiring relevant printed hearings and reports to be available for three days prior to consideration of a general appropriations
bill
H. Res. 184........................ H.R. 2158.......................... Department of Veterans Affairs and Housing and B
Urban Development, and Independent Agencies
Appropriations Bill, 1998.
H. Res. 185........................ H.R. 2159.......................... Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and B
Related Programs Appropriations Bill, 1998.
H. Res. 189........................ H.R. 2169.......................... Department of Transportation and Related B
Agencies Appropriations Bill, 1998.
H. Res. 198........................ H.R. 2266.......................... Department of Defense Appropriations Bill, 1998. B
H. Res. 402........................ H.R. 3579.......................... Emergency Appropriations for Fiscal Year Ending B
September 30, 1998, and for Other Purposes.
H. Res. 478........................ H.R. 4060.......................... Energy and Water Development Appropriations B
Bill, 1999.
H. Res. 482........................ H.R. 4101.......................... Department of Agriculture and Related Agencies B
Appropriations for Fiscal Year 1999.
H. Res. 484........................ H.R. 4103.......................... Department of Defense Appropriations Bill, 1999. B
H. Res. 485........................ H.R. 4104.......................... Treasury, Postal Service, and General Government B
Appropriations Bill, 1999.
H. Res. 489........................ H.R. 4112.......................... Legislative Branch Appropriations Bill, 1999.... B
H. Res. 508........................ H.R. 4276.......................... Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the B
Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations
Bill, Fiscal Year 1999.
H. Res. 510........................ H.R. 4328.......................... Department of Transportation and Related B
Agencies Appropriations Bill, 1999.
H. Res. 517........................ H.R. 4380.......................... District of Columbia Appropriations Bill, 1999.. B
H. Res. 542........................ H.R. 4569.......................... Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and B
Related Programs Appropriations Bill, 1999.
Rule XLIX--Establishing a statutory limit on the public debt
H. Res. 152........................ H. Con. Res. 84.................... Concurrent Resolution on the Budget--Fiscal Year B
1998.
H. Res. 455........................ H. Con. Res. 284................... Concurrent Resolution on the Budget--Fiscal Year B
1999.
7. WAIVERS OF THE BUDGET ACT (EXCEPT FOR THE UNFUNDED MANDATE POINT OF
ORDER UNDER SECTION 425 AND 426 OF THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT OF
1974)
The following compilation identifies the sections of the
Budget Act which were waived in specific resolutions, the
provisions to which the waivers applied, and the legislation
which required the waiver. There is also an indication whether
the rule was waived against the bill (B), the original text
(OT), an amendment (A), a motion (M), a section (S), or a
conference report (CR).
Section 302 of the Congressional Budget Act--Prohibiting consideration of legislation which exceeds a committee's allocation of new entitlement
authority.
H. Res. 197........................ H.R. 2209.......................... Legislative Branch Appropriations Bill, 1998.... B
Section 303 of the Congressional Budget Act--Prohibiting consideration of legislation, as reported, providing new budget authority, change in revenues,
change in public debt, new entitlement authority, or new credit authority for a fiscal year until the budget resolution for that year has been agreed
to.
H. Res. 396........................ H.R. 3310.......................... Small Business Paperwork Reduction Act B, OT
Amendments of 1998.
Section 303(a) of the Congressional Budget Act--Prohibiting consideration of legislation, as reported, providing new budget authority, change in
revenues, change in public debt, new entitlement authority, or new credit authority for a fiscal year until the budget resolution for that year has been
agreed to.
H. Res. 134........................ H.R. 867........................... Adoption Promotion Act of 1997.................. B, OT
H. Res. 378........................ H.R. 3130.......................... Child Support Performance and Incentive Act..... B, OT
H. Res. 408........................ H.R. 1252.......................... Judicial Reform Act of 1998..................... B, OT
H. Res. 462........................ H.R. 3150.......................... Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1998................... B
H. Res. 522........................ H.R. 2538.......................... Guadalupe-Hidalgo Treaty Land Claims Act of 1998 B
Section 306 of the Congressional Budget Act--Prohibiting consideration of legislation within the jurisdiction of the Committee on the Budget unless
reported by the Budget Committee.
H. Res. 125........................ H.R. 1271.......................... FAA Research, Engineering, and Development B, OT
Authorization Act of 1997.
H. Res. 134........................ H.R. 867........................... Adoption Promotion Act of 1997.................. OT
H. Res. 181........................ H.R. 2107.......................... Department of the Interior and Related Agencies B
Appropriations Bill, 1998.
H. Res. 184........................ H.R. 2158.......................... Department of Veterans Affairs and Housing and B
Urban Development, and Independent Agencies
Appropriations Bill, 1998.
H. Res. 198........................ H.R. 2266.......................... Department of Defense Appropriations Bill, 1998. B
H. Res. 280........................ H.R. 1270.......................... Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1997................ B, OT, A
S. 104............................. Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1997................ B
H. Res. 283........................ H.R. 1270.......................... Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1997................ B, OT, A
S. 104............................. Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1997................ B
H. Res. 402........................ H.R. 3579.......................... Emergency Appropriations for Fiscal Year Ending B
September 30, 1998, and for Other Purposes.
H. Res. 426........................ H.R. 3534.......................... Mandates Information Act........................ B
H. Res. 484........................ H.R. 4103.......................... Department of Defense Appropriations Bill, 1999. B
H. Res. 498........................ H.R. 4104.......................... Treasury, Postal Service, and General Government B
Appropriations Bill, 1999.
H. Res. 501........................ H.R. 4194.......................... Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and B
Urban Development, and Independent Agencies
Appropriations Bill, 1999.
H. Res. 504........................ H.R. 4193.......................... Department of the Interior and Related Agencies B
Appropriations Bill, 1999.
H. Res. 517........................ H.R. 4380.......................... District of Columbia Appropriations Bill, 1999.. B
Section 308 of the Congressional Budget Act--Requiring a Congressional Budget Office cost estimate in the committee report on any legislation containing
new budget authority, new spending authority, new credit authority or a change in revenues.
H. Res. 197........................ H.R. 2209.......................... Legislative Branch Appropriations Bill, 1998.... B
Section 308(a) of the Congressional Budget Act--Requiring a Congressional Budget Office cost estimate in the committee report on any legislation
containing new budget authority, new spending authority, new credit authority or a change in revenues.
H. Res. 134........................ H.R. 867........................... Adoption Promotion Act of 1997.................. B
Section 311 of the Congressional Budget Act--Prohibiting consideration of legislation or an amendment that would cause the total level of new budget
authority or outlays in the most recent budget resolution to be exceeded, or would cause revenues to be less.
H. Res. 396........................ H.R. 3310.......................... Small Business Paperwork Reduction Act B, OT
Amendments of 1998.
Section 401 of the Congressional Budget Act--Prohibiting consideration of budget-related legislation, as reported, that is not subject to annual
appropriations.
H. Res. 265........................ H.R. 2204.......................... Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1997........... B, OT, A
H. Res. 489........................ H.R. 4112.......................... Legislative Branch Appropriations Bill, 1999.... B
H. Res. 504........................ H.R. 4193.......................... Department of the Interior and Related Agencies B
Appropriations Bill, 1999.
Section 401(a) of the Congressional Budget Act--Prohibiting consideration of legislation, as reported, providing new contract borrowing or credit
authority that is not limited to amounts provided in appropriation acts.
H. Res. 189........................ H.R. 2169.......................... Department of Transportation and Related B
Agencies Appropriations Bill, 1998.
H. Res. 508........................ H.R. 4276.......................... Departments of Commerce, Justice, State, the B
Judiciary and Related Agencies Appropriations
Bill, 1999.
H. Res. 510........................ H.R. 4328.......................... Department of Transportation and Related B
Agencies Appropriations Bill, 1999.
H. Res. 517........................ H.R. 4380.......................... District of Columbia Appropriations Bill, 1999.. B
8. WAIVERS OF UNFUNDED MANDATE POINTS OF ORDER
Sec. 107(b) of Public Law 104-4; 109 Stat. 63, the Unfunded
Mandates Reform Act of 1995, requires the Committee on Rules to
include in its activity report a separate item identifying all
waivers of points of order relating to Federal mandates, listed
by bill or joint resolution and subject matter.
The Committee is pleased to report, for the second straight
Congress, that there were no specific instances of waivers of
points of order relating to Federal mandates in the 105th
Congress. The Rules Committee, on a number of occasions, has
waived all points of order against certain measures, and those
waivers are detailed in Section III, B, 9 of this report.
The Unfunded Mandates Law was designed to provide
information to the Congress and the public about Federal
mandates that may be contained in legislation. In this regard,
the law established points of order against legislation
containing unfunded mandates as defined in Sec. 425 of the
Congressional Budget Act. Specifically, the section prohibits
the consideration of any measure containing a private sector
mandate costing in excess of $100 million in any year unless
identified by a CBO statement in the report. It also prohibits
the consideration of any measure, amendment, motion or
conference report containing an unfunded intergovernmental
mandate. The law further prohibits the Committee on Rules from
waiving these points of order at Sec. 426. A point of order
made against either an unfunded intergovernmental mandate or a
rule waiving the mandate point of order triggers a 20 minute
debate and a vote on whether to consider the measure or rule.
In several instances, the Committee on Rules specifically
did not waive the unfunded mandates points of order established
by law. Where a question had been raised as to whether an
unfunded mandate may exist in a particular piece of
legislation, the Committee was careful to allow Members of the
House an opportunity to raise a point of order and consider it
on the House floor. In these cases, the Committee generally
waived appropriate points of order except those arising under
Sec. 425 of the Congressional Budget Act.
The following special rules waived points of order except
those arising under Section 425(a) of the Congressional Budget
Act (Unfunded Mandates Reform) against consideration of the
legislation:
H. Res. 280.......................... H.R. 1270............................ Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1997
H. Res. 283.......................... H.R. 1270............................ Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1997
H. Res. 446.......................... S. 1150.............................. Conference Report on Agricultural
Research, Extension, and
Education Reform Act of 1998
9. WAIVING ALL POINTS OF ORDER
H. Res. 95......................... H.J. Res. 58....................... Disapproval of Determination of President B, A
Regarding Mexico.
H. Res. 101........................ H. Res. 91......................... Committee Funding Resolution for 105th Congress. B, A
H. Res. 105........................ H. Res. 91......................... Committee Funding Resolution for 105th Congress. B
H. Res. 116........................ H.R. 400........................... 21st Century Patent System Improvement Act...... B/OT
H. Res. 133........................ H.R. 2............................. Housing Opportunity and Responsibility Act of A
1997.
H. Res. 136........................ H. Res. 129........................ Providing Amounts for the Expenses of Certain B
Committees of the House of Representatives in
the One Hundred Fifth Congress.
H. Res. 146........................ H.R. 1469.......................... Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Bill for B, A
Fiscal Year 1997.
H. Res. 149........................ H.R. 1469.......................... Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Bill for B, A
Fiscal Year 1997.
H. Res. 152........................ H. Con. Res. 84.................... Concurrent Resolution on the Budget--Fiscal Year B, A
1998.
H. Res. 160........................ H. Con. Res. 84.................... Conference Report on the Concurrent Resolution CR
on the Budget for Fiscal Year 1998.
H. Res. 162........................ H.R. 1469.......................... Conference Report on Emergency Appropriations CR
for Recovery From Natural Disasters, and for
Overseas Peacekeeping Efforts.
H. Res. 169........................ H.R. 1119.......................... National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal B/OT, A
Years 1998 And 1999.
H. Res. 174........................ H.R. 2015.......................... Balanced Budget Act............................. B/OT
................................. H.R. 2014.......................... The Taxpayer Relief Act......................... B/OT, A
H. Res. 176........................ ................................... Concurrent Resolution for the Adjournment of the B
House And Senate for the Independence Day
District Work Period.
H. Res. 181........................ H.R. 2107.......................... Department of the Interior and Related Agencies A
Appropriations Bill, 1998.
H. Res. 184........................ H.R. 2158.......................... Department of Veterans Affairs and Housing and A
Urban Development, and Independent Agencies
Appropriations Bill, 1998.
H. Res. 185........................ H.R. 2159.......................... Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and A
Related Programs Appropriations Bill, 1998.
H. Res. 197........................ H.R. 2209.......................... Legislative Branch Appropriations Bill, 1998.... A
H. Res. 199........................ H.R. 2264.......................... Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, B, A
and Education, and Related Agencies
Appropriation Bill, 1998.
H. Res. 202........................ H.R. 2015.......................... Conference Report on the Balanced Budget Act of CR
1997.
H. Res. 206........................ H.R. 2014.......................... Conference Report on The Taxpayer Relief Act of CR
1997.
H. Res. 228........................ H.R. 2016.......................... Conference Report on Military Construction CR
Appropriations for Fiscal Year Ending September
30, 1998, and for Other Purposes.
H. Res. 232........................ H.R. 2160.......................... Conference Report on Agriculture, Rural CR
Development, Food And Drug Administration, and
Related Agencies Programs for Fiscal Year
Ending September 30, 1998.
H. Res. 238........................ H.R. 2209.......................... Conference Report on Legislative Branch CR
Appropriations for Fiscal Year Ending September
30, 1998, and for Other Purposes.
H. Res. 239........................ H.R. 2267.......................... Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the A
Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations
Bill, Fiscal Year 1998.
H. Res. 242........................ H.R. 2266.......................... Conference Report on Department of Defense CR
Appropriations for Fiscal Year Ending September
30, 1998, and for Other Purposes.
H. Res. 253........................ H. Res. 244........................ Subpoena Enforcement in the Case of Dornan V. B
Sanchez.
H. Res. 254........................ H.R. 2203.......................... Conference Report on Energy and Water CR
Development for the Fiscal Year Ending
September 30, 1998, and for Other Purposes.
H. Res. 261........................ H.R. 2158.......................... Conference Report on Veterans Affairs and CR
Housing and Urban Development, and For Sundry
Independent Agencies, Commissions,
Corporations, And Offices For Fiscal Year
Ending September 30, 1998, and for Other
Purposes.
H. Res. 263........................ H.R. 2169.......................... Conference Report on the Department of CR
Transportation and Related Agencies for Fiscal
Year Ending September 30, 1998, and for Other
Purposes.
H. Res. 264........................ H.R. 2607.......................... District of Columbia Appropriations Bill, 1998.. B/OT
H. Res. 274........................ H.R. 2646.......................... Education Savings Act for Public and Private A
Schools.
H. Res. 277........................ H.R. 2107.......................... Conference Report on Department of the Interior CR
and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, 1998.
H. Res. 278........................ H.R. 1119.......................... Conference Report on National Defense CR
Authorization for Fiscal Year 1998.
H. Res. 303........................ H.R. 2676.......................... Internal Revenue Service Restructuring and OT
Reform Act of 1997.
H. Res. 309........................ H.R. 2621.......................... Reciprocal Trade Agreement Authorities Act of OT
1997.
H. Res. 319........................ S. 738............................. Amtrak Reform and Authorization................. OT
H. Res. 323........................ H.R. 2159.......................... Conference Report on Foreign Operations, Export CR
Financing, and Related Programs for Fiscal Year
Ending September 30, 1998, and for Other
Purposes.
H. Res. 330........................ H.R. 2267.......................... Conference Report on The Departments of CR
Commerce, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies
for Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 1998, and
for Other Purposes.
H. Res. 385........................ H.R. 1757.......................... Conference Report on Foreign Affairs Reform and CR
Restructuring Act.
H. Res. 402........................ H.R. 3579.......................... Emergency Appropriations for Fiscal Year Ending A
September 30, 1998, and for Other Purposes.
H. Res. 403........................ H.R. 10............................ Financial Services Act of 1998.................. B/OT, A
H. Res. 405........................ H.R. 2400.......................... Building Efficient Surface Transportation and B/OT, A
Equity Act of 1998.
H. Res. 411........................ H.R. 6............................. Higher Education Amendments of 1998............. B/OT, A
H. Res. 416........................ H.R. 3579.......................... Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Fiscal CR
Year Ending September 30, 1998, and for Other
Purposes.
H. Res. 428........................ H.R. 10............................ Financial Services Act of 1998.................. OT, A
H. Res. 430........................ H.R. 2431.......................... Freedom From Religious Persecution Act of 1998.. A
H. Res. 435........................ H.R. 3616.......................... National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal B
Year 1999.
H. Res. 441........................ H.R. 3616.......................... National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal OT, En Bloc
Year 1999.
H. Res. 442........................ H.J. Res. 119, H.R. 2183........... House Joint Resolution 119, A Joint Resolution OT
Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of
the United States to Limit Campaign Spending
and Consideration of H. R. 2183, Bipartisan
Campaign Integrity Act of 1997.
H. Res. 446........................ S. 1150............................ Conference Report on Agricultural Research, CR
Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998.
H. Res. 449........................ H.R. 2400.......................... Conference Report on Transportation Equity Act CR
For the 21st Century.
H. Res. 450........................ H.R. 3433.......................... Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Act of 1998. B
H. Res. 455........................ H. Con. Res. 284................... Concurrent Resolution on the Budget-Fiscal Year A
1999.
H. Res. 458........................ H.R. 2183.......................... Bipartisan Campaign Integrity Act of 1997....... A
H. Res. 462........................ H.R. 3150.......................... Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1998................... OT, A
H. Res. 465........................ H.R. 3494.......................... Child Protection and Sexual Predator Punishment B/OT, A
Act of 1998.
H. Res. 471........................ H.R. 2646.......................... Conference Report on Education Savings and CR
School Excellence Act of 1998.
H. Res. 485........................ H.R. 4104.......................... Treasury, Postal, Service, and General A
Government Appropriations Bill, 1999.
H. Res. 489........................ H.R. 4112.......................... Legislative Branch Appropriations Bill, 1999.... A
H. Res. 490........................ H.R. 2676.......................... Conference Report on Internal Revenue Service CR
Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998.
H. Res. 491........................ H. Con. Res. 297................... A Concurrent Resolution for the Adjournment of B
the House and Senate for the Independence Day
District Work Period.
H. Res. 500........................ H.R. 3267.......................... Sonny Bono Memorial Salton Sea Reclamation Act.. B
H. Res. 501........................ H.R. 4194.......................... Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and A
Urban Development, and Independent Agencies
Appropriations Bill, 1999.
H. Res. 504........................ H.R. 4193.......................... Department of the Interior and Related Agencies A
Appropriations Bill, 1999.
H. Res. 508........................ H.R. 4276.......................... Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the A
Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations
Bill, Fiscal Year 1999.
H. Res. 509........................ H.R. 4250.......................... Patient Protection Act of 1998.................. A
H. Res. 511........................ H.R. 629........................... Conference Report on Texas Low-Level Radioactive CR
Waste Disposal Compact Consent Act.
H. Res. 513........................ H.R. 3736.......................... Workforce Improvement and Protection Act of 1998 B, A
H. Res. 517........................ H.R. 4380.......................... District of Columbia Appropriations Bill, 1999.. A
H. Res. 542........................ H.R. 4569.......................... Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and A
Related Programs Appropriations Bill, 1999.
H. Res. 549........................ H.R. 3616.......................... Conference Report on Strom Thurmond National CR
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999.
H. Res. 550........................ H.R. 4112.......................... Conference Report on Legislative Branch CR
Appropriations for Fiscal Year Ending September
30, 1999, and for Other Purposes.
H. Res. 551........................ H.R. 4618.......................... Agriculture Disaster and Market Loss Assistance B
Act of 1998.
H. Res. 552........................ H.R. 4578.......................... Protect Social Security Account................. B, A
H.R. 4579.......................... Taxpayer Relief Act of 1998..................... B, A
H. Res. 563........................ H.R. 4104.......................... Conference Report on Treasury, Postal Service, CR
and General Government Appropriations Bill,
1999.
H. Res. 564........................ H.R. 4274.......................... Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, A
and Education, and Related Agencies
Appropriations Bill, 1999.
H. Res. 567........................ H.R. 4101.......................... Conference Report on Department of Agriculture CR
and Related Agencies Appropriations for Fiscal
Year 1999.
H. Res. 573........................ H.R. 4570.......................... Omnibus National Parks and Public Lands Act of A
1998.
H. Res. 574........................ H.R. 4194.......................... Conference Report on Departments of Veterans CR
Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and
Independent Agencies Appropriations Bill, 1999.
H. Res. 576........................ H.R. 4259.......................... Haskell Indian Nations University and B
Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute
Administrative Systems Act of 1998.
H. Res. 579........................ H.R. 4104.......................... Conference Report on Treasury, Postal Service, CR
and General Government Appropriations Bill,
1999.
H. Res. 586........................ H.R. 3150.......................... Conference Report on Bankruptcy Reform Act of CR
1998.
H. Res. 588........................ H.R. 4761.......................... Uruguay Round Agreements Compliance Act of 1998. B
H. Res. 605........................ H.R. 4328.......................... Conference Report on Making Omnibus Consolidated CR
and Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for
Fiscal Year 1999.
C. Original Jurisdiction Matter
1. committee consideration of original jurisdiction measures
The following is a list of original jurisdiction measures
which were considered by the Committee during the 105th
Congress. The list identifies the measures by number and title
or subject and includes the action and date the action was
taken by the Committee and by the House.
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Bill Title Reported Status
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1. H. Res. 167........ Providing special Resolution reported 6/19/97........ Passed House 6/20/97
investigative
authorities for the
Committee on
Government Reform
and Oversight.
2. H. Res. 301........ Amending the Rules of Resolution reported 11/5/97........ Passed House 11/13/97
the House to repeal
the exception to the
requirement that
public committee
proceedings be open
to all media.
3. H. Res. 463........ To establish the Resolution reported 6/16/98........ Passed House 6/18/98
Select Committee on
U.S. National
Security and
Military/Commercial
Concerns With the
People's Republic of
China.
H. Res. 503........... Amending the Rules of ................................... ............................
the House of
Representatives to
provide for
mandatory drug
testing of Members,
officers, and
employees of the
House of
Representatives.
5. H. Res. 507........ Providing special Resolution reported 7/29/98........ Passed House 7/30/98
investigative
authority for the
Committee on
Education and the
Workforce.
6. H. Res. 525........ Providing for a Resolution reported 9/10/98........ Passed House 9/11/98
deliberative review
by the Committee on
the Judiciary of a
communication from
an independent
counsel, and for the
release thereof, and
for other purposes.
7. H.R. 3534.......... To improve Bill reported 5/7/98............... Passed House 5/19/98
congressional
deliberation on
proposed Federal
private sector
mandates, and for
other purposes.
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2. original jurisdiction measures reported or discharged
a. Staff deposition authority for Government Reform and Oversight
Committee (H. Res. 167)
During the 105th Congress, the Committee on Government
Reform and Oversight conducted an extensive investigation into
political fundraising improprieties and possible violations of
law arising out of the 1996 election cycle. The Committee
encountered a large number of potential witnesses who had fled
the country and also had asserted a variety of privileges
before the Committee in an effort to avoid testifying. These
circumstances, coupled with a determined effort by high level
officials in the Clinton administration to obstruct the
inquiry, led to a decision by Government Reform and Oversight
Chairman Dan Burton of Indiana to seek additional procedural
authorities to assist the Committee in its inquiry.
On June 17, 1997, Rules Chairman Solomon introduced H. Res.
167, providing special investigative authorities for the
Committee on Government Reform and Oversight, which was
referred to the Committee on Rules. The resolution provided
certain procedural authorities to the Government Reform and
Oversight Committee's investigation into political fundraising
improprieties and possible violations of law. H. Res. 167
authorized the chairman, after consultation with the ranking
minority member, to order the taking of depositions or
interrogatories anywhere within the United States under oath by
a Member or attorney on the staff of the Committee. The
resolution authorized the chairman, after consultation with the
ranking minority member, to order the taking of depositions and
other testimony under oath anywhere outside the United States.
The resolution also authorized the chairman, after consultation
with the ranking minority member, to make application for
issuance of letters rogatory and to request, through
appropriate channels, other means of international assistance.
Finally, the resolution stated that information obtained under
its authority shall be considered as taken in executive session
of the Committee.
On June 18, 1997, the Rules Committee held a hearing on the
resolution and heard testimony from Government Reform and
Oversight Chairman Dan Burton and Ranking Minority Member Henry
Waxman. The resolution was favorably reported by the Rules
Committee on June 19 by a vote of 9-3. The resolution was
agreed to by the House on June 20 by a vote of 216-194.
b. House Ethics Reform Task Force (H. Res. 168)
On February 12, 1997, the House of Representatives
established a bipartisan task force to recommend reforms of the
House standards process. The task force consisted of twelve
members: Representatives Livingston (co-chairman), Cardin (co-
chairman), Solomon, Thomas, Goss, Castle, Hansen, Stokes,
Moakley, Frost, Pelosi, and Berman. The House also approved a
moratorium on the filing of new ethics complaints, which as a
result of a number of extensions, remained in effect until
September 10, 1997.
H. Res. 168 was introduced by Mr. Livingston and Mr. Cardin
on June 18, 1998. The purpose of H. Res. 168 was to implement
the recommendations of the bipartisan House Ethics Reform Task
Force. H. Res. 168 was referred to the Committee on Rules which
was the only committee of jurisdiction.
On June 17, 1997, a report of the Ethics Reform Task Force
on H. Res. 168, recommending revisions to the Committee on
Standards of Official Conduct with additional views, was
printed for the use of the Committee on Rules. This report
primarily contained a summary of recommendations and a section-
by-section analysis of H. Res. 168. Additionally, the hearings
of March 4 and June 20, 1997, before the Ethics Reform Task
Force were printed.
On September 17, 1997, the Rules Committee held an open
hearing on H. Res. 168 which was also printed for the use of
the Rules Committee. Testimony was heard from Representatives
Livingston, Cardin, Dreier, Hamilton, Shays, Pelosi, Menendez,
Barrett and Hostettler.
On September 17, 1997, following the hearing, the Rules
Committee met to grant a rule for H. Res. 168. The Committee
granted, by a record vote of 5 to 3, a modified closed rule
providing one hour of general debate equally divided between
Representative Livingston and Representative Cardin. The rule
provided that no amendments were in order except those printed
in the Rules Committee report, which were considered only in
the order printed in the report, were offered only by a member
designated in the report, were debatable for the time specified
in the report, and were not subject to amendment. Finally, the
rule provided one motion to recommit. The rule, H. Res. 230,
was considered on the House floor on September 18, 1997. During
consideration of H. Res. 230 on the House floor, the motion for
the previous question was agreed to by a record vote of 227-
191. The rule was then adopted by a voice vote.
H. Res. 168 was considered on the House floor following the
adoption of H. Res. 230. The Livingston-Cardin managers'
amendment, which made the rules applicable to all complaints
filed during the 105th or any subsequent Congress, was adopted
by a record vote of 420-0-1 present. The Murtha amendment,
which required that all non-members filing complaints must have
a Member of the House sponsor the complaint, was adopted by a
record vote of 228-193-1 present. The Bunning amendment, which
required a vote of an actual majority of the investigative
subcommittee to expand the scope of the investigation and an
actual majority of the members of the full committee to confirm
it thereafter, was adopted by a record vote of 221-194-1
present. The Tauzin amendment, which sought to provide for the
dismissal without prejudice of a complaint 180 calendar days
after a motion to establish an investigative subcommittee does
not prevail, was rejected by a recorded vote of 181-236-1
present. Mr. Cardin offered a motion to recommit the resolution
to the Committee on Rules with instructions to report it back
to the House forthwith with an amendment in the nature of a
substitute, which failed by a record vote of 176-236-1 present.
H. Res. 168 was then adopted by the House by a record vote of
258-154-1 present.
c. TV camera rule repeal (H. Res. 301)
H. Res. 301, amending the Rules of the House to repeal the
exception to the requirement that public committee proceedings
be open to all media, was introduced in the House on November
4, 1997, by Chairman Solomon of New York. The resolution was
referred exclusively to the Committee on Rules as a matter of
original jurisdiction. H. Res. 301 repealed clause 3(f)(2) of
House rule XI, and made technical and conforming changes
relating to that repeal.
H. Res. 301 was aimed at a provision of rule XI that
allowed a subpoenaed witness to prevent photographic or
televised coverage of his appearance before a committee. This
provision (part of the so-called ``House broadcasting rule'')
dates to the 1970 Legislative Reorganization Act, which
outlined procedures for opening committee business to modern
media coverage--specifically television and radio. When the
104th Congress modified the House broadcasting rule, found in
clause 3 of rule XI, to provide for even greater openness in
the People's House, the exception for subpoenaed witnesses
found at clause 3(f)(2) was retained.
During the 105th Congress, several proposals aimed at
revising clause 3(f)(2) of rule XI were introduced, including
H. Res. 275 introduced by Rep. Ganske of Iowa (which would
amend clause 3(f)(2) to allow a committee by majority vote to
overrule an effort by a subpoenaed witness to prevent broadcast
coverage of his testimony), and H. Res. 298 introduced by Rep.
Barr of Georgia (which would repeal the provision outright).
As part of its review of the issues raised by these
proposals, on November 4, 1997, the Committee on Rules held a
hearing on H. Res. 298, and heard testimony from several
Members, legal and parliamentary experts, and representatives
of the media. The Committee also reviewed the historical
application of the rule, assessing the approximately 14
instances in which clause 3(f)(2) had been invoked since the
rule's inception in 1970.
The Committee on Rules met on November 5, 1997, to mark-up
H. Res. 301, at which time the resolution was favorably
reported by a record vote of 7-2. No amendments were agreed to
during that session.
As part of the ongoing effort by the new majority to bring
greater sunshine and enhanced credibility to the proceedings of
the House, the Committee brought H. Res. 301 forward for
consideration by the House. The Committee made its
recommendation to the House in light of the changing technology
of the communications age, enhanced public interest in the
proceedings of the Congress, and the importance of continuing
to balance the public's right to know with responsible
protection for the rights of witnesses. The Committee noted
that it had received requests for repeal of clause 3(f)(2) from
both the 1996 chairman and the current chairman of the
Executive Committee of Correspondents in the House Radio and
Television Gallery, who argued that the provision creates a
bias in media coverage of committee proceedings by allowing a
witness to cut off electronic coverage of his testimony while
print media coverage may continue.
After careful consideration, the Committee on Rules
concluded that the exception to the broadcast rule provided in
clause 3(f)(2) was a remnant of a bygone era and currently had
the practical effect of allowing a witness to arbitrarily
discriminate among the different types of journalists in the
modern communications age. The Committee also concluded that
repeal of clause 3(f)(2) would not jeopardize the protection of
legitimate rights of witnesses as it would not in any way
restrict the ability of committees to vote to close their
proceedings for a variety ofreasons, chiefly a determination by
a committee that testimony may tend to defame, degrade, or incriminate
any person.
The Committee's minority members filed Minority Views with
the report on H. Res. 301, in which they argued their
opposition to the repeal of clause 3(f)(2), their concern about
the ability to provide continued protection to subpoenaed
witnesses, and their concern about the speed with which the
resolution was being moved forward.
Rep. Goss of Florida, chairman of the Subcommittee on
Legislative and Budget Process, called up H. Res. 301 for
consideration by the full House on November 12, 1997. After
lively debate, the resolution was approved by a vote of 241-
165.
d. Private sector mandates (H.R. 3534)-
On March 11, 1997, Representatives Gary Condit and Rob
Portman introduced H.R. 1010, the Mandates Information Act of
1997, which was referred to the Committee on Rules. On October
30, 1997, the Subcommittee on Rules and Organization of the
House and the Subcommittee on Legislative and Budget Process
held a joint hearing to review the implementation of the
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1996 and legislative proposals
to expand that act; in particular, H.R. 1010. H.R. 1010 was
intended to be a second legislative initiative designed to
improve the deliberation of Congress' imposition of Federal
mandates. Testimony was heard from Representatives Condit and
Portman; the Deputy Director of the Congressional Budget
Office, James L. Blum; and from former Representative Bob
Walker of Pennsylvania.
On March 24, 1998, as a result of concerns raised at the
joint subcommittee hearing, Representatives Condit and Portman
introduced H.R. 3534, a revised version of H.R. 1010, which
also was referred to the Committee on Rules. The purpose of
H.R. 3534 was to improve the quality of the Congress'
deliberation with respect to proposed mandates on the private
sector by providing the Congress with more complete information
about the effects of such mandates, and ensuring that the
Congress acts on such mandates only after focused deliberation
on the effects and to enhance the ability of the Congress to
distinguish between private sector mandates that harm
consumers, workers, and small businesses, and mandates that
help those groups.
H.R. 3534 amends the Congressional Budget and Impoundment
Control Act of 1974 to require a congressional committee report
on any bill or joint resolution that includes a federal private
sector mandate to include a statement from the Congressional
Budget Office estimating the impact of such mandates on
consumers, workers, and small businesses, including any
disproportionate impact on particular regions or industries.
CBO is currently required to estimate only the direct costs of
all federal private sector mandates that exceed $100 million
and the amount of federal financial assistance, if any,
provided by the legislation to assist with compliance costs.
H.R. 3534 subjects the consideration of such legislation to a
point of order if it is not feasible for CBO to prepare such an
estimate. Under the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act, a point of
order currently may only apply if it is not feasible for CBO to
prepare an intergovernmental mandates estimate.
Under H.R. 3534, any bill, joint resolution, amendment,
motion or conference report containing private sector mandates
is prohibited from consideration if its direct costs exceed
$100 million (the current unfunded mandate point of order
applies only to unfunded intergovernmental mandates, the direct
cost of which exceeds $50 million, unless it is paid for with
new federal financial assistance). Furthermore, the Chair is
prohibited from recognizing a Member for more than one point of
order for a committee's failure to comply with the CBO report
requirements with respect to private sector mandates, or for
private sector mandates contained in any bill, joint
resolution, amendment, motion or conference report. Finally,
H.R. 3534 amends clause 5(c) of House Rule XXIII to preserve
the availability in the Committee of the Whole of a motion to
strike an unfunded federal mandate (intergovernmental and
private sector), unless the rule is specifically waived by the
Rules Committee.
On March 27, 1998, the Committee on Rules held a hearing on
H.R. 3534 and received testimony from Representative Gary
Condit; Representative Rob Portman (R-OH); Ms. Kathie
Zuroweste, Owner of the Colony House Restaurant in Newhaven,
Missouri; Mr. R. Bruce Josten, Executive Vice President of
Government Affairs for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce; and Mr.
John Nicholson, Owner of Company Flowers in Arlington,
Virginia.
On Wednesday, May 6, 1998, the Committee met to mark-up
H.R. 3534 and favorably reported H.R. 3534, as amended, by
voice vote. During the mark-up, one amendment by Mr. Dreier,
was agreed to, also by voice vote. The Dreier amendment
clarified that, in the case of a bill, joint resolution,
amendment, motion or conference report that provides a net
reduction in tax or tariff revenue, the measure's tax and
tariff provisions would not be considered in determining the
direct costs of Federal private sector mandates for the
purposes of a point of order under the bill.
On May, 12, 1998, the Rules Committee granted an open rule
(H. Res. 426) for consideration of H.R. 3534 providing one hour
of general debate equally divided and controlled by the
chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Rules.
Mr. Dreier carried the rule for the majority while Mr. Moakley
carried the rule for the minority. On May 13, 1998, the rule
was adopted by voice vote.
During consideration of the bill on May 13 and 19, many
amendments were debated, adopted and defeated. Consideration of
amendments which received recorded votes follows: Mr. Moakley
offered an amendment that sought to strike language that
exempts from points of order provisions that result in net
decreases in tax and tariff revenues. This amendment was
defeated by a vote of 176 to 233. Mr. Waxman offered an
amendment that sought to permit points of order against
provisions that prohibit or make less stringent any mandate
established to protect human health, safety or the environment.
This amendment was defeated by a recorded vote of 190 to 221.
Mr. Boehlert offered an amendment that sought to exclude points
of order against amendments with respect to an increase in the
direct costs of Federal private sector mandates. This amendment
was defeated by a vote of 189 to 223. Finally, Mr. Becerra
offered anamendment that sought to permit points of order
against provisions that prohibit or make less stringent any mandate
established to protect civil rights. This amendment was also defeated
by a vote of 180 to 231. Two amendments were agreed to by voice vote.
On May 19, 1998, H.R. 3534, as amended, was agreed to by the House by a
vote of 279 to 132.
H.R. 3534, as passed by the House, was referred to the
Committee on Governmental Affairs and the Committee on the
Budget in the Senate. On June 3, 1998, the Committee on
Governmental Affairs held a hearing on the bill. No further
legislative action was taken.
e. Select Committee on U.S. National Security and Military/commercial
concerns with the People's Republic of China (H. Res. 463)
H. Res. 463, a resolution establishing the Select Committee
on U.S. National Security and Military/Commercial Concerns with
the People's Republic of China, was introduced by Chairman
Solomon on June 9, 1998, and referred to the Committee on Rules
as a matter of original jurisdiction.
H. Res. 463 was introduced after a series of news articles
disclosed ongoing federal investigations into the possibility
that two U.S. satellite companies may have provided, without
State Department approval, information to the People's Republic
of China (PRC) which may have advanced Chinese ballistic
missile capabilities, and thereby harmed the United States'
national security. These revelations generated serious
bipartisan concern among Members about the implementation of
Administration policy with regard to the issuance of sanctions
waivers so U.S. satellite companies can continue to use Chinese
services to launch their satellites.
The major provisions of H. Res. 463 sought to focus an
inquiry that, without the creation of a select committee, would
have sprawled across the jurisdictional lines of as many as
eight standing or select committees of the House. H. Res. 463
sets forth the scope of the inquiry to answer important
questions about the transfer of technology and information to
the PRC, the impact such transfers may have had on U.S.
national security interests, the conduct and decision-making of
the executive branch as it relates to this matter, the proper
enforcement of U.S. law in this instance, the possibility of
illegal influence on such issues, and whether any effort was
made to conceal or withhold relevant information from the
Congress.
H. Res. 463 was modeled after the resolution establishing
the Select Committee to Investigate Covert Arms Transactions
with Iran during the 100th Congress. H. Res. 463 established
the select committee for the remainder of the 105th Congress,
providing for 9 or fewer members, and authorizing not more than
$2.5 million for expenses. Given the nature of the subject
matter under investigation, the resolution outlined guidelines
and requirements for the select committee and its staff with
respect to the proper handling of classified material. These
guidelines were modeled on those that govern the conduct of the
House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, as outlined
in House rule XLVIII. The resolution also provided for
cooperative relations between the select committee and existing
committees, with regard to the sharing of relevant material.
H. Res. 463 also provided important investigative tools to
the select committee, including subpoena authority, and the
ability for the chairman to authorize the taking of depositions
by a single Member or by majority and minority staff.
Additionally, the resolution provided international evidence
gathering authorities and the ability to respond to judicial or
other process, and to make applications to court, upon
consultation with the Speaker.
Recognizing that the select committee may need access to
certain information normally beyond the reach of most
Congressional committees, the resolution provided the select
committee with the authority to inspect and receive tax
information for specific tax years.
Prior to Committee consideration of the resolution, a
concerted effort was made to ensure a bipartisan approach to
this process. The chairman-designate, Mr. Cox of California,
met repeatedly with the ranking member-designate, Mr. Dicks of
Washington, in an attempt to iron out any differences of
opinion about the specifics of the resolution. As a result of
those meetings, agreement was reached about several technical
and substantive changes to the language of the resolution, and
those changes were incorporated into an amendment that the
Rules Committee later approved.
On June 16, 1998, the Committee on Rules held a briefing
presented by the General Accounting Office on the subject of
export controls related to commercial communications
satellites. Following the briefing, the Committee held a
hearing on H. Res. 463, taking testimony from both the
chairman-designate and the ranking member-designate of the
select committee, as well as former administration officials
and private sector experts with background and knowledge in the
areas of national security and commercial policy.
On Tuesday, June 16, 1998, the Committee on Rules held a
mark-up of the resolution. During the mark-up, an amendment to
the amendment in the nature of a substitute was agreed to by
voice vote and subsequently the amendment in the nature of a
substitute was agreed to by voice vote. The Committee then
favorably reported H. Res. 463, as amended, by voice vote with
a quorum present. A report was filed in the House on June 16,
1998 (House Report 105-582).
On June 18, 1998, the House agreed to the resolution by a
vote of 409-10.
f. Staff deposition authority for the Committee on Education and the
Workforce (H. Res. 507)
On July 21, 1998, Representative Bill Goodling, chairman of
the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, introduced
H. Res. 507 to provide his committee with special authorities
to obtain testimony for purposes of its ongoing investigation
into the administration of labor laws by government agencies,
including the Departments of Labor and Justice, concerning the
International Brotherhood of Teamsters. The resolution was
referred exclusively to the Committee on Rules as a matter of
original jurisdiction.
The Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations of the
Committee on Education and the Workforce was investigating the
failed 1996 election of officers at the International
Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT), as well as several related
matters, such as financial mismanagement and possible pension
fund manipulation. The Subcommittee was experiencing delays in
the investigation due to the refusal of certain potential
witnesses to cooperate with the investigation. With limited
legislative days left in the 105th Congress, a great number of
financial, disciplinary, and election-related questions still
remained to be answered by the inquiry.
These delays and difficulties led to the introduction of H.
Res. 507, to give the Education and the Workforce Committee
special authorities to obtain sworn testimony through
depositions and interrogatories conducted by a designated
Member, staff, or contractor. A House Resolution was necessary
for this purpose because House rules require two Members to be
present to take testimony and receive evidence. The Education
and the Workforce Committee still had to depose over 40
witnesses and needed a mechanism to receive evidence swiftly
and confidentially.
On July 24, 1998, the Rules Committee held a hearing on H.
Res. 507 and received testimony from: Hon. Bill Goodling,
Chairman of the Committee on Education and the Workforce; Hon.
Bill Clay, Ranking Minority Member of the Committee; Hon. Patsy
Mink, Ranking Minority Member of the Subcommittee; and Hon.
Mike Parker.
On July 28, 1998, the Rules Committee held a mark-up of the
resolution. During the mark-up, one amendment to H. Res. 507
was agreed to by a voice vote. The Committee favorably reported
the resolution by a voice vote. The report (H. Rept. 105-658)
was filed on July 29, 1998, together with minority views.
As reported, the resolution authorized the chairman of the
Education and the Workforce Committee, upon consultation with
the ranking minority member, to authorize the taking of
depositions and interrogatories, under oath and pursuant to
subpoena, by a Member, staff or contractor of the Committee
designated by the chairman. The resolution further authorized
the chairman to require the furnishing of information by
interrogatory, under oath. The resolution deemed all such
testimony to be taken in executive session of the Subcommittee
on Oversight and Investigations of the Committee on Education
and the Workforce in the District of Columbia, as well as the
location actually taken.
On July 30, 1998, the House agreed to H. Res. 507 by a vote
of 222 to 200.
g. -Communication from an independent counsel
On September 9, 1998, Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr
wrote to Speaker Gingrich and Minority Leader Gephardt
notifying them that he had prepared a transmission to the House
under section 595(c) of title 28, United States Code, which
requires an independent counsel to advise the House of any
``substantial and credible information which may constitute
grounds for an impeachment.''-
A resolution of the House was necessary to refer this
communication to the House Judiciary Committee; to authorize
the Committee to conduct an initial review of the material; and
to provide the parameters for release of the communication from
the independent counsel and provide potential restrictions on
access to certain materials. Certain exceptions from the
standing rules of the House were necessary to achieve these
goals.
On September 10, 1998, Rules Chairman Solomon introduced H.
Res. 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 the resolution was
referred to the Committee on Rules.
H. Res. 525 established procedures for House consideration
of the communication received on September 9, 1998 from an
independent counsel pursuant to section 595(c) of title 28,
United States Code. Under the resolution, the communication
from the independent counsel was referred to the Judiciary
Committee, with instructions to review the report to determine
whether sufficient grounds exist to recommend to the House that
an impeachment inquiry be commenced. The resolution further
provided that the approximately 445 pages comprising an
introduction, a narrative, and a statement of grounds, would be
printed as a House document and made public. The balance of the
material would remain in executive session of the Judiciary
Committee until September 28, 1998 unless the Committee voted
not to release the material for printing as a House document.
Access to the executive session material would be restricted to
members of the Judiciary Committee and such employees that have
been designated by the chairman for that purpose, after
consultation with the ranking minority member. Finally, each
meeting, hearing, or deposition of the Committee would be in
executive session unless otherwise determined by the Committee.
On September 10, 1998, the Rules Committee held a hearing
on H. Res. 525 and received testimony from Judiciary Chairman
Henry Hyde; Ranking Minority Member John Conyers; the Honorable
Sheila Jackson-Lee; the Honorable Maxine Waters; the Honorable
Zoe Lofgren; and the Honorable Peter Deutsch. The resolution
was favorably reported on September 10 by a voice vote. The
House agreed to H. Res. 525 by a vote of 363-63 on September
11, 1998.
3. TASK FORCE ON RECODIFICATION
On January 8, 1997, the Rules Committee established a
bipartisan, ad hoc task force on the recodification of House
Rules. The purpose of the task force was to recommend, at the
earliest practicable date, a more logical, orderly and
comprehensive set of House rules without substantive policy
changes.
The House of Representatives has not undertaken a
comprehensive revision of its rules since the 1880s. However,
there have been sporadic bipartisan efforts in recent years to
recodifyHouse rules to make them more rational, comprehensible
and usable by Members and committees. In 1984, for example, House
Speaker Tip O'Neill established a bipartisan group of four Members to
review a draft recodification proposal presented by the House
Parliamentarian. The group's effort to present a final package to the
Rules Committee and the full House stalled when a group of committee
chairmen reacted negatively to some of the proposed changes.
While the recodification project was mentioned in
succeeding Congresses, it was never fully pursued to the point
of presentation to either the House or to the Rules Committee.
Most notably, in the 103rd Congress, the House Members of the
Joint Committee on the Organization of Congress recommended the
following in their final report:
The Parliamentarian of the House should prepare a
recodification of the Rules of the House * * * with the
goal of completing the project by the beginning of the
105th Congress. (House Report 103-413, Vol. I, p. 18.)
At the beginning of the 105th Congress, the Speaker of the
House agreed that the Rules Committee should proceed with the
recodification effort on a bipartisan basis. Consequently, the
Rules Committee approved the establishment of the bipartisan ad
hoc task force consisting of Representatives David Dreier,
Deborah Pryce, Martin Frost and Louise Slaughter.
Representative Dreier was designated chairman of the task
force.
After nearly two years of work at the staff level and with
the assistance of the Office of the Parliamentarian, the
bipartisan task force developed a preliminary draft proposal to
significantly revise the content and structural format of the
rules of the House to make them user friendly. The staff
proposal cleansed the rules of obsolete and archaic provisions
and reorganized them to bring related provisions together in an
orderly fashion. Without altering the interpretation or content
of any rule, the proposal revised some rules to clarify their
meaning and to minimize obscurities and ambiguities. Others
were modified to bring about conformity with accepted and
established House practices. As a result of this process, the
staff proposal pared the number of House rules from 52 to 28 by
combining several existing rules and by creating several new
rules from parts of existing rules. The draft also minimized
the change of certain major rules citations in order to retain
consistency with precedent and practice volumes already
published, (e.g. germaneness remained as clause 7 of rule XVI
and general appropriation bill matters remain clause 2 of rule
XXI).
In October of 1998, the document was presented to all
elected Republican and Democratic leaders in the House, as well
as to all committee chairmen and ranking minority members, for
further discussion and review. The goal is to adopt the rules
of the House in a recodified format on the opening day of the
106th Congress.
IV. ACTIVITIES OF THE SUBCOMMITTEES
A. Subcommittee on Legislative and Budget Process
1. Jurisdiction and purpose
The Committee on Rules first established the Subcommittee
on Legislative Process in 1979 at the outset of the 96th
Congress. The Subcommittee has been reestablished at the outset
of each succeeding Congress since that time. In early 1995, the
Committee changed the name of the Subcommittee to better
reflect its jurisdiction, and since that time the Subcommittee
has been known as the Subcommittee on Legislative and Budget
Process. In the 105th Congress, the Subcommittee was comprised
of 7 members, 5 majority and 2 minority. Chaired by Rep. Porter
Goss of Florida, the Subcommittee members include: John Linder
of Georgia, Deborah Pryce of Ohio, Doc Hastings of Washington,
Gerald B.H. Solomon of New York, Martin Frost of Texas (the
panel's ranking minority member) and John Joseph Moakley of
Massachusetts.
Committee rule 5(a)(1)(A) assigns to the Subcommittee the
general responsibility for measures or matters related to
relations between the Congress and the Executive Branch. The
legislation falling within the panel's jurisdiction includes
resolutions and bills, with the primary statute within the
Subcommittee's jurisdiction being the Congressional Budget and
Impoundment Control Act of 1974 (Public Law 93-344) as amended.
The Subcommittee also has jurisdiction over budget process-
related provisions found in Part C of the Balanced Budget and
Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Public Law 99-177 as
amended by Public Laws 100-119, 101-508 and 103-44) and the
Budget Enforcement Act of 1990 (Title XIII of the Omnibus
Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 (Public Law 103-44).
Legislation is referred to the Subcommittee at the
discretion of the Chairman of the Committee on Rules. In this
Congress, 26 bills and resolutions were referred to the
Subcommittee for its consideration and review.
2. Summary of activities in the 105th Congress
Throughout the 105th Congress the Subcommittee focused
primarily on conducting its oversight responsibilities as
outlined in the panel's oversight plans. Although the
Subcommittee did not mark-up and report any legislation, it was
heavily involved in assisting the full Committee in fulfilling
its original jurisdiction duties. The specifics of this
activity are outlined elsewhere in this report.
Following on its efforts in the 104th Congress to develop
the Line Item Veto Act of 1996, the Subcommittee in 1997 took
the lead in producing a full Committee print outlining the
operation of the new law. Further, the Subcommittee conducted
hearings into the use and application of that new law, laying
the foundation for future action on similar fiscal discipline
measures in the wake of the Supreme Court's ruling that the
1996 law failed to meet constitutional muster.
With respect to its oversight work, the Subcommittee spent
much of the Congress working in concert with the Committee on
the Budget, with which it shares jurisdiction over the major
laws and procedures governing the Congressional budget process.
That effort, involving staff andmembers conducting meetings,
briefings and hearings, culminated in the introduction of H.R. 4837,
major bipartisan legislation designed to reform and streamline the
Congressional budget process.
a. The Line Item Veto Act of 1996
See Oversight section.
b. Budget process reform
In the 104th Congress the Subcommittee began the ambitious
task of reviewing the Congressional budget process with the
intention of producing proposals for significant reform to
simplify, streamline, and improve the accountability and
credibility of that process. Building upon the hearings held
and research conducted in the 104th Congress, the Subcommittee
began the 105th Congress by presenting an innovative briefing
for the Committee that involved the contributions of experts
from the three major support services with background in this
area: the Congressional Research Service, the General
Accounting Office, and the Congressional Budget Office.
The briefing, designed to familiarize Members of the
Committee with the current process, was held on September 26,
1997. The transcript of that briefing, along with a compilation
of current printed materials on various aspects of the
Congressional budget process, was published as a full Committee
print and made available through the Subcommittee's web site.
Recognizing the shared jurisdiction over budget process
between the Subcommittee and the Committee on the Budget, which
had established a bipartisan task force on reforming the budget
process, the Subcommittee began working closely with the task
force to develop a joint proposal for change. The working group
developed a list of principles to guide its review of the
current process and to assess proposals for reform. The areas
designated for focus included: giving the budget the force of
law; budgeting for emergencies; displaying the unfunded
liabilities of federal insurance programs; strengthening
enforcement of budgetary decisions; increasing accountability
for federal spending; mitigating the bias in the budget process
toward higher spending; and modifying PAYGO requirements when
there is an on-budget surplus.
After numerous staff discussions, briefings and Member
meetings, this process resulted in the introduction on October
14, 1998 of H.R. 4837 the Comprehensive Budget Process Reform
Act of 1998. This bipartisan legislation incorporates proposals
by a wide range of Members (on and off the committees of
jurisdiction and from both sides of the aisle).
The Subcommittee views the introduction of this legislation
as a major step forward in its drive to streamline and
rationalize the Congressional budget process, and it fully
intends to proceed with hearings and a mark-up of the
legislation early in the 106th Congress.
c. Private sector mandates
In preparation for the full Committee's original
jurisdiction action on H.R. 3534, legislation addressing
private sector mandates (addressed elsewhere in this report),
the Subcommittee held a joint hearing on October 30, 1997 with
the Subcommittee on Rules and Organization of the House. The
hearing, which focused on the implementation of the Unfunded
Mandates Reform Act (UMRA) and proposals for reform, included
testimony from two Members (Rep. Condit of California and Rep.
Portman of Ohio), the Deputy Director of the Congressional
Budget Office, and former member and parliamentary expert
Robert Walker. The discussion focused on the success of the
existing Act (UMRA) in highlighting unfunded mandates on state
and local governments and the need to address similar mandates
imposed on the private sector without unduly bogging down the
legislative process.
d. Reform proposals for the 106th Congress
In keeping with the process begun in the 105th Congress,
the Subcommittee assisted the full Committee in soliciting
input from the entire membership of the House for proposed
rules changes to incorporate into the opening day rules package
at the outset of the 106th Congress. The Subcommittee
participated in conducting an ``Open Day'' hearing for Members
to testify before the Committee on September 17, 1998.
e. Subcommittee homepage
The Subcommittee continued to update its homepage web site,
which can be found at [http:/www.house.gov/rules--bud/
homenew.html], providing the public with access to informative
material about the Subcommittee's activities and areas of
jurisdiction.
3. Assisting the full committee
The Subcommittee assisted the full Committee in several of
its original jurisdiction projects, providing staff support for
the completion of special resolutions granting additional
investigative authorities for the Government Reform and
Oversight Committee's campaign finance inquiry and establishing
the Select Committee on U.S. National Security and Military/
Commercial Concerns with the People's Republic of China. In
both cases, Subcommittee staff and its chairman, Rep. Goss,
participated in meetings, assisted in legislative drafting,
helped compile the Committee report, and provided support for
floor consideration of those resolutions.
The Subcommittee also played a significant role in
developing and shepherding through the House the original
jurisdiction measure to further open committee proceedings by
repealing the exception to the House broadcast rule. Finally,
the Subcommittee contributed to the Committee's work in
implementing the recommendations of the bipartisan Ethics
Reform Task Force.
4. Legislation referred to the Subcommittee on Legislative and Budget
Process
H.R. 113
H.R. 114
H.R. 126
H.R. 272
H.R. 352
H.R. 397
H.R. 403
H.R. 441
H.R. 457
H.R. 600
H.R. 898
H.R. 957
H.R. 1040
H.R. 1321
H.R. 1372
H.R. 1591
H.R. 2037
H.R. 2191
H.R. 2230
H.R. 2329
H. Con. Res. 26
H. Res. 18
H. Res. 24
H. Res. 41
H. Res. 61
H. Res. 79
5. Subcommittee publications
During the 105th Congress, the Subcommittee published a
Hearing on ``The Line Item Veto After One Year: The Process and
its Implementation''. In addition, the Subcommittee held a
briefing on the Legislative and Budget Process which was
printed as a full Committee document.
B. Subcommittee on Rules and Organization of the House
1. Jurisdiction and purpose
The Subcommittee was first established at the beginning of
the 96th Congress as the Subcommittee on Rules of the House. At
the beginning of the 104th Congress, Rep. David Dreier of
California became only the third chairman of the subcommittee
and its name was changed to the Subcommittee on Rules and
Organization of the House to better reflect the Subcommittee's
mission and areas of jurisdiction. Members of the Subcommittee
during the 105th Congress are: Rep. David Dreier, Chairman;
Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart of Florida, Vice Chairman; Rep. Scott
McInnis of Colorado; Rep. Sue Myrick of North Carolina; Rep.
Gerald Solomon of New York; Rep. Tony Hall of Ohio, the ranking
minority member; and Rep. Louise Slaughter of New York.
The Subcommittee has general responsibility for measures or
matters related to relations between the two Houses of
Congress, relations between Congress and the Judiciary, and
internal operations of the House. The Subcommittee is primarily
responsible for the continuing examination of the committee
structure and jurisdictional issues. In recent years, the
Subcommittee has considered measures dealing with ``fast
track'' procedures for trade legislation, and has examined
commemorative legislation, the motion to recommit, the creation
of select committees, the impact of technology on the
legislative process, and measures to improve civility in the
House of Representatives. The Subcommittee is also committed to
a continuing study of the organization and operations of the
House following up on the work of the 1993 Joint Committee on
the Organization of Congress.
2. Summary of activities
a. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
On October 30, 1997, the Subcommittee on Rules and
Organization of the House and the Subcommittee on Legislative
and Budget Process held a joint hearing to review the
implementation of Unfunded Mandates Reform Act and proposals to
expand that act; in particular, H.R. 1010, the Mandates
Information Act of 1997, which was introduced by
Representatives Gary Condit and Rob Portman. A key component of
the Republican ``Contract With America,'' the Unfunded Mandates
Reform Act was one of the first bills enacted by the 104th
Congress. The goal of UMRA was to strengthen the partnership
between the federal government and state and local governments
by making Congress and the federal agencies more accountable
when imposing enforceable duties on State and local governments
without commensurate funding to carry out those duties. The
measure was signed into law by President Bill Clinton on March
22, 1995.
As a result of the issues raised at the joint subcommittee
hearing, legislation to expand the scope of UMRA to private
sector mandates (H.R. 3534) was ordered reported by the
Committee on Rules on May 6, 1998, and passed by the House of
Representatives on May 19, 1998.
b. Technology and the legislative process
On June 26, 1997, the Subcommittee held a hearing to
examine the effects of information technology on the decision-
making process in the House of Representatives. Issues that the
Subcommittee examined included: (1) how the Internet and other
information technologies will affect the way Members of
Congress communicate with constituents and how these new forms
of communication impact decision-making in committees and on
the House floor; (2) ways topromote better understanding
between those who work in the legislative process and those who are
involved in the information-user community; and (3) the advantages and
disadvantages of providing immediate on-line access to various forms of
congressional documents and information, particularly in light of the
new House rule requiring the electronic availability of committee
publications.
c. Civility in the House of Representatives
On April 17, and May 1, 1997, the Subcommittee on Rules and
Organization of the House held a hearing to examine issues
raised by Professor Kathleen Hall Jamieson in her report
entitled ``Civility in the House of Representatives.'' Her
report was prepared for the Bipartisan Congressional Retreat,
which was held March 7-9, 1997, in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The
report analyzed historical changes in the level of civility in
the House, explained a number of internal and external factors
that the author asserts contribute to an increase in
incivility, and offered recommendations for improving civility
in the institution.
Issues raised in the civility report that were the subject
of further investigation by the Subcommittee included: the
adequacy of existing House rules governing decorum and debate
in an era of intense media scrutiny and instantaneous
communications; the role of the House Parliamentarian in
enhancing civility; consistency of enforcement of the rules of
decorum and debate by the Parliamentarian; the role of the
chair in enforcing the rules of decorum and debate on its own
initiative; the role that media coverage plays in exacerbating
acts of incivility in the House, and institutional practices
which focus the media's attention on acts of incivility; the
use of alternative debate mechanisms (such as Oxford-style
debates) as a means of elevating the discussion of
controversial issues; consistency of interpretation and
enforcement of rules among committees; and the effect of
certain House scheduling arrangements on Member behavior.
3. Legislation referred to the Subcommittee on Rules and Organization
of the House
H.R. 75
H.R. 78
H.R. 99
H.R. 141
H.R. 170
H.R. 178
H.R. 243
H.R. 335
H.R. 406
H.R. 419
H.R. 425
H.R. 436
H.R. 1036
H.R. 1050
H.R. 1140
H.R. 1172
H.R. 1209
H.R. 1210
H.R. 1235
H.R. 1295
H.R. 1404
H.R. 1577
H.R. 1588
H.R. 1611
H.R. 1614
H.R. 1685
H.R. 1913
H.R. 2061
H.R. 2137
H.R. 2431
H. Res. 16
H. Res. 20
H. Res. 23
H. Res. 27
H. Res. 30
H. Res. 34
H. Res. 39
H. Res. 53
H. Res. 70
H. Res. 97
H. Res. 123
H. Res. 135
H. Res. 141
H. Res. 186
H. Res. 209
4. Subcommittee publications
In the 105th Congress, the Subcommittee did not print any
documents.
V. COMMITTEE OVERSIGHT PLANS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
A. Summary of Committee Oversight Plan
Pursuant to clause 2(d)(1) of rule X, the Committee met in
public session on February 11, 1997, to adopt, by voice vote,
an ambitious oversight plan for the 105th Congress. Pursuant to
clause 1(d) of rule XI, the Committee is required to include
within this activity report a separate section summarizing that
plan and the actions taken throughout the Congress to implement
that plan, as well as any additional oversight activities that
were conducted.
In presenting its plan for this Congress, the Committee
emphasized its interest in continuing to effectuate a more
responsive, innovative, and flexible legislative process that
enhances public participation as well as the ability of
Congress to operate effectively in the modern information age.
The Committee stressed its intention to rely heavily on its two
subcommittees to conduct oversight efforts in a broad range of
areas, including ongoing review of the Rules of the House,
efforts to reform the Congressional budget process, application
and use of the Line Item Veto Act, recodification of House
rules, implementation of the new ethics process, fast track
procedures for consideration of trade agreements, efforts by
Congress to enhance its technical capabilities, enhancing
bipartisan civility, monitoring the implementation of the
Government Performance and Results Act, and review of the
process by which the Congress conducts oversight of
intelligence activities and programs.
B. Summary of Committee Oversight Accomplishments
As the 105th Congress concludes, the Committee notes with
satisfaction that progress was made in nearly all of the areas
set out in the oversight plan, with groundwork laid for
additional action in the 106th Congress.
a. The Line Item Veto Act of 1996
In anticipation of the President's use of the cancellation
authority granted him by the Line Item Veto Act of 1996, the
Subcommittee on Legislative and Budget Process assisted in the
production of a full Committee print entitled ``The Use and
Application of the Line Item Veto'' designed to assist Members,
staff, and outside observers in understanding the procedures of
implementation of the new law. The print, published on January
2, 1997, was made widely available to all House Members and
committees, and was placed on the Subcommittee on Legislative
and Budget Process' web site for broader distribution. The
print, which was developed in close consultation with experts
at the Congressional Research Service and the Office of the
Parliamentarian, became a frequently consulted reference for
questions raised by the new law, including the procedures by
which Congress could respond to actions taken by the President.
Throughout 1997, the Subcommittee on Legislative and Budget
Process carefully tracked the President's use of his new
authority under the Line Item Veto Act, authority he ultimately
used on 82 provisions of 11 separate laws for an estimated
gross cancellation savings of $1.9 billion. The staff produced
a compilation of all items canceled under the Line Item Veto
authority, the dollar amount of savings credited for those
cancellations, and the specific geographic implications of
those cancellations. This document, though not a formal
Committee print, was circulated for reference by Members and
staff.
Members and staff of the Subcommittee on Legislative and
Budget Process also took the lead in assisting the Committee
and other committees in using the procedures for Congressional
response to disapprove the President's cancellations from the
FY'98 Military Construction Appropriations Act (Public Law 105-
45). H.R. 2631, legislation disapproving the line item vetoes
from that law, was vetoed by the President on November 13,
1997. The House overrode the President's veto on February 5,
1998 and the Senate followed suit on February 25, 1998. This
process, which had the effect of reinstating spending for 38
projects singled out for cancellation by the President,
demonstrated that the procedures envisioned by the Line Item
Veto Act could indeed work as intended.
In 1998, after the Act had been in effect for one calendar
year and one full appropriations cycle, the Subcommittee on
Legislative and Budget Process conducted two days of hearings
to review the implementation of the law and to assess the use
of this new authority by the current Administration. In
addition, these hearings allowed the Subcommittee to assess
whether, the Line Item Veto Act had in fact shifted authority
from the Congress to the Executive Branch. On March 11 and
March 12 the Subcommittee took testimony from six outside
witnesses, including CBO Director June O'Neill and 11 Members
representing both parties. The discussion focused on the
President's use of the new authority and whether that new
authority was having the desired result on fiscal discipline,
changes in the way Congress was conducting its business as a
result of the new law, and concerns about the impact of the new
law on the ability of Congress to assert its budgeting
priorities. Transcripts of both days of hearings were later
published and made available on the Subcommittee on Legislative
and Budget Process' web site.
Throughout the 105th Congress, the Subcommittee monitored
the legal challenges that were underway against the Act and its
specific uses by the President. The panel's Chairman, Rep.
Goss, joined with Chairman Solomon and Government Reform and
Oversight Chairman Burton in filing an amicus brief with the
Supreme Court in support of the Administration's argument that
the new law was constitutional.
Once the Court declared the Act unconstitutional, the
Subcommittee on Legislative and Budget Process began a process
of reviewing the Court's decision and assessing the type of
legislative changes that could be made to meet the Court's
concerns. The Subcommittee fully intends to revisit this issue
in the next Congress to seek a means to implement the type of
fiscal discipline envisioned by the Line Item Veto Act without
running afoul of the Constitution.
b. Budget process reform
See Activities section.
c. Ethics process reform
As described elsewhere in this report, the Committee was an
active participant in the successful effort of the bipartisan
Ethics Reform Task Force to implement constructive changes to
the House's ethics procedures. Not only did the task force
include several members of the Committee, but the Committee
provided the vehicle, in the form of H. Res. 168, for bringing
the proposals of the task force forward for consideration by
the full House. The Committee views this effort as a major
success story in its original jurisdiction and oversight
portfolios.
d. Congressional reform
Under House Rule X, the Committee on Rules has oversight
responsibility over all rules and joint rules. It is the
responsibility of this Committee to study the process and
procedures of the House on a continuing basis. In keeping with
a longstanding interest in congressional reform, the Committee
on Rules held an open hearing on September 17, 1998, for all
Members of the House to review their proposals to amend the
standing rules of the House. At that hearing, 10 Members
testified and another six Members submitted statements for the
committee hearing record.
e. 21st century Congress
On the opening day of the 104th Congress in January of
1995, the House of Representatives enacted what many considered
to be the most sweeping institutional reforms in nearly 50
years. But one change that has had a profound impact on the
operations of the House, but was not part of that opening day
package of reforms, was the widespread introduction of
electronic mail and the Internet. As Ken Weinstein of the
Heritage Foundation noted in testimony before the Subcommittee
on Rules and Organization of the House: ``Congress's efforts to
bring itself on line in the age of the information superhighway
were an important, albeit largely unheralded, part of the
reform efforts of the 104th and 105th Congresses.''
Updating the technological infrastructure of an
organization as large and decentralized as Congress was and
continues to be an enormous undertaking. In 1995, the resources
dedicated to new technologies, and the familiarity of Members
and staff in their practical use, were limited. As the Computer
and Information Services Working Group of the House Oversight
Committee wrote in a recent report: ``The U.S. House of
Representatives was intrinsically a paper-based institution.
Electronic legislative information, committee documents, and
documents from the Library of Congress, Congressional Budget
Office, Government Accounting Office, and other organizations
all existed on separate computer systems or in hard-copy
storage. Even though electronically stored, most documents were
only available for mass distribution in hard-copy format, and
there was no common architecture, language, or format by which
documents could be easily integrated, shared, electronically
distributed, or viewed among offices or organizations.
Electronic mail systems (``E-mail'') in Member and Committee
offices were available, but many existed as islands of
technology. Communicating electronically among offices was
clumsy and difficult, even for offices that were next door in
the same building. Access to most legislative information was
accomplished through the use of primitive computer equipment
accessing a mainframe program first written over 15 years ago.
No common computer platforms existed.''
Since the beginning of the 104th Congress, the House of
Representatives has made a remarkable transformation into the
information age. The infrastructure of the House network has
been substantially upgraded. Support and training of
congressional staff has drastically improved, and the
institution's presence on the Internet has been expanded to
provide the public with unprecedented access to House documents
and e-mail to their Representatives. In short, this new medium
of communication is transforming the culture, operations, and
responsibilities of Congress, and it is having profound
implications for our Federal system of representative
government.
Early in 1996, the Committee on Rules became concerned that
the institution was moving rapidly toward the information age
without having a full appreciation for how these new
technologies might impact the legislative process.
Consequently, the Subcommittee on Rules and Organization of the
House set up ``The 21st Century Congress Project,'' to assess
the potential implications of future technology utilization on
the legislative process, and to recommend proposals for change.
As part of the project, the Subcommittee held two hearings:
one entitled ``Legislating in the 21st Century Congress,'' and
the other to examine the impact of technology on decision-
making. The transcripts of those hearings, information about
the project, and a number of studies detailing the information
technology trends taking place in Congress were placed on the
Subcommittee's web site at www.house.gov/rules__org.
Also, recognizing that Members and staff face many of the
same kinds of frustrations that the public face in trying to
gain access to important legislative information, the Committee
on Rules recommended a change in House rules that was adopted
as part of the opening day rules package for the 105th
Congress. Clause 2(e)(4) of House rule XI required committees,
if practical, to publish their documents on the Internet.
Today, every permanent standing House committee, except the
Committee on Standards of Official Conduct, has a comprehensive
web site containing basic information about the committee,
meeting and hearing schedules, transcripts of hearings and
other important links and publications.
f. Fast track
Following the December 1993 expiration of the President's
``fast track'' authority to negotiate trade agreements and have
the necessary implementing legislation considered under
expedited procedures, the Subcommittee on Rules and
Organization of the House and the Ways and Means Committee's
Subcommittee on Trade held joint hearings on fast track
legislation in 1995. On September 9, 1995, Rep. Bill Archer,
chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means, along with Rep.
Phil Crane and Rep. David Dreier, introduced H.R. 2371, the
Trade Agreements Authority Act of 1995, to provide trade
agreements authority to the President. The measure was referred
to the Committee on Ways and Means and the Committee on Rules.
On January 3, 1996, H.R. 2371 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Rules and Organization of the House.
The Committee on Ways and Means held a mark-up on H.R. 2371
on September 21, 1995, and ordered the measure reported with
amendments (House Report 104-285, Part I). The Rules Committee
deferred action on H.R. 2371 pending the outcome of
negotiations with the Clinton Administration on amendments to
the bill as reported by the Ways and Means Committee. However,
such an agreement was not reached prior to the adjournment of
the 104th Congress.
Negotiations involving the Committee on Ways and Means,
Committee on Rules, and the Clinton Administration resumed in
January of 1997. These negotiations culminated in the drafting
of H.R. 2621, the Reciprocal Trade Agreement Authorities Act of
1997, which was introduced on October 7, 1997, by Chairman
Archer, on behalf of himself, Mr. Crane, and Mr. Dreier. The
bill was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means and the
Committee on Rules.
On October 8, the Committee on Ways and Means met to
consider H.R. 2621. With Administration officials speaking in
support of the bill, the Committee ordered the bill favorably
reported (House Report 105-341), as amended, by a record vote
of 24 to 14. On November 4, the Rules Committee was discharged
from consideration of H.R. 2621. On November 6, the Rules
Committee reported H. Res. 309, a resolution providing for
consideration of H.R. 2621. H. Res. 309 was laid on the table
on April 1, 1998.
The Rules Committee met on September 24, 1998, to report H.
Res. 553, a second resolution providing for consideration of
H.R. 2621. On September 25, H. Res. 553 was called up in the
House and passed by a voice vote. Later that day, H.R. 2621
(amended) failed on passage in the House by recorded vote of
180 to 243.
VI. STATISTICAL PROFILE ON THE COMMITTEE ON RULES, 105TH CONGRESS
A. Statistics on Special Orders or ``Rules''
1. Number of formal requests for Rules Committee hearings:
156
a. Number of rules requested for original
consideration of measures, rules for further
consideration, rules for disposition of Senate
amendments: 121
b. Number of rules requested on conference reports:
27
c. Number of rules requested on procedural matters: 0
d. Number of formal rules requests otherwise disposed
of by procedures other than the Rules Committee: 8
2. Number of formal requests pending at adjournment: 0
3. Number of hearing days: 137
(a) 1st Session:
(1) Regular meetings: 56
(2) Emergency meetings: 16
(b) 2nd Session:
(1) Regular meetings: 66
(2) Emergency meetings: 18
4. Number of bills, resolutions, and conference reports on
which hearings were held for the purpose of considering special
order or ``rules''--
(a) Number of rules granted: 207
(1) Bills and resolutions: 149
(2) Conference Reports: 30
(3) Providing for general debate only,
waiving \2/3\ requirement or creating
suspension days: 18
(b) Types of amendment structures for consideration
of bills and resolutions--
(1) Open: 57
(2) Modified Open--Time Cap on Consideration
of Amendments: 6
(3) Modified Open--Required Preprinting in
the Congressional Record: 7
(4) Modified Open--Both Time Cap on
Consideration of Amendments and Required
Preprinting in the Congressional Record: 2
(5) Structured or Modified Closed: 48
(6) Closed: 22
(7) Conference Reports: 30
(8) Providing for General Debate Only: 1
(c) Disposition of the 207 rules granted:
(1) Adopted by the House: 186
(2) Rejected by the House: 5
(3) Laid on the Table: 13
(4) Pending on the House Calendar at
Adjournment: 3
5. Congressional Budget Act waivers granted:
(a) Type of Waiver:
(1) Sec. 302: 1
(2) Sec. 303: 1
(3) Sec. 303(a): 5
(4) Sec. 306: 14
(5) Sec. 308: 1
(6) Sec. 308(a): 1
(7) Sec. 311: 1
(8) Sec. 401: 3
(9) Sec. 401(a): 4
(10) Sec. 425(a): 0
6. Rules of the House waivers granted (waivers may be
underlying measures, matters made in order as original text,
motions, or amendments)
(a) Types of waivers (number of resolutions waiving
each rule):
(1) Waiver of all Rules of the House: 85
(2) Rule X, clause 1(b): 1
(3) Rule XI, clause 2(l)(6): 22
(4) Rule XIII, clause 7(b): 1
(5) Rule XVI, clause 7: 15
(6) Rule XXI, clause 2: 29
(7) Rule XXI, clause 2(e): 5
(8) Rule XXI, clause 3: 1
(9) Rule XXI, clause 5(a): 9
(10) Rule XXI, clause 5(b): 3
(11) Rule XXI, clause 6: 27
(12) Rule XXI, clause 7: 14
(13) Rule XLIX: 2
B. Statistics on Original Jurisdiction Measures
1. Full Committee
(a) Number of bills and resolutions referred: 140
(b) Number of measures referred to the subcommittees:
71
(1) Exclusive Referrals to the Subcommittee
on Rules and Organization of the House: 45
(2) Exclusive Referrals to the Subcommittee
on the Legislative and Budget Process: 26
(3) Joint Referrals: 0
(c) Number of original jurisdiction measures heard by
the full committee: 7
(d) Number of hearings and markups held by the full
committee: 12
(e) Number of measures reported by the full
committee: 6
(1) Disposition of measures reported
(a) Measures adopted by the House: 6
(b) Measures reported and pending
floor action at adjournment: 0
(c) Resolutions rejected by the
House: 0
(d) Resolutions tabled by the House:
0
(e) Resolutions discharged from the
Committee: 3
2. Subcommittee on the Legislative and Budget Process
(a) Measured referred: 26
(b) Days of hearings and markups: 2
(c) Measures reported: 0
3. Subcommittee on Rules and Organization of the House
(a) Measures referred: 45
(b) Days of hearings and markups: 4
(c) Measures reported: 0
VII. APPENDICES
A. TABLE 1.--TYPES OF RULES GRANTED
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Open:
H. Res. 88.......... H.R. 852............... Paperwork Elimination
Act of 1997.
H. Res. 94.......... H.R. 412............... Oroville-Tonasket
Claim Settlement and
Conveyance Act.
H. Res. 116......... H.R. 400............... 21st Century Patent
System Improvement
Act.
H. Res. 125......... H.R. 1271.............. The Federal Aviation
Administration
Research,
Engineering, and
Development
Authorization Act of
1997.
H. Res. 126......... H.R. 1273.............. National Science
Foundation
Authorization Act of
1997.
H. Res. 127......... H.R. 1274.............. National Institute of
Standards and
Technology
Authorization Act of
1997.
H. Res. 128......... H.R. 1275.............. Civilian Space
Authorization Act,
Fiscal Years 1998
and 1999.
H. Res. 133......... H.R. 2................. Housing Opportunity
and Responsibility
Act of 1997.
H. Res. 134......... H.R. 867............... The Adoption
Promotion Act of
1997.
H. Res. 142......... H.R. 478............... Flood Prevention and
Family Protection
Act of 1997.
H. Res. 146......... H.R. 1469.............. Emergency
Supplemental
Appropriations Bill
for Fiscal Year
1997.
H. Res. 149......... H.R. 1469.............. Emergency
Supplemental
Appropriations for
Recovery from
Natural Disasters,
and for Overseas
Peacekeeping
Efforts, Including
Those in Bosnia, for
Fiscal Year Ending
September 30, 1997,
and for Other
Purposes.
H. Res. 150......... H.R. 1385.............. Employment, Training,
and Literacy
Enhancement Act of
1997.
H. Res. 164......... H.R. 437............... Marine Resources
Revitalization Act
of 1997.
H. Res. 178......... H.R. 2016.............. Military Construction
Appropriations Bill,
1998.
H. Res. 181......... H.R. 2107.............. Department of the
Interior and Related
Agencies
Appropriations Bill,
1998.
H. Res. 184......... H.R. 2158.............. Department of
Veterans Affairs and
Housing and Urban
Development, and
Independent Agencies
Appropriations Bill,
1998.
H. Res. 187......... H.R. 1853.............. Carl D. Perkins
Vocational-Technical
Education Act
Amendments of 1997.
H. Res. 189......... H.R. 2169.............. Department of
Transportation and
Related Agencies
Appropriations Bill,
1998.
H. Res. 194......... H.R. 2203.............. Energy and Water
Development
Appropriations Bill,
1998.
H. Res. 198......... H.R. 2266.............. Department of Defense
Appropriations Bill,
1998.
H. Res. 199......... H.R. 2264.............. Departments of Labor,
Health and Human
Services, and
Education, and
Related Agencies
Appropriations Bill,
1998.
H. Res. 239......... H.R. 2267.............. Departments of
Commerce, Justice,
and State, the
Judiciary, and
Related Agencies
Appropriations Bill,
1998.
H. Res. 243......... H.R. 901............... American Land
Sovereignty
Protection Act.
H. Res. 258......... H.R. 629............... Texas Low-Level
Radioactive Waste
Disposal Consent
Act.
H. Res. 265......... H.R. 2204.............. Coast Guard
Authorization Act of
1997.
H. Res. 345......... H.J. Res. 345.......... Concerning Attorneys'
Fees, Costs, and
Sanctions Payable by
the White House
Health Care Task
Force.
H. Res. 348......... H.R. 2846.............. Prohibition on
Federally Sponsored
National Testing.
H. Res. 366......... H.R. 2181.............. Witness Protection
and Interstate
Relocation Act of
1997.
H. Res. 367......... H.R. 1544.............. Federal Agency
Compliance Act.
H. Res. 368......... H.R. 2460.............. Wireless Telephone
Protection Act.
H. Res. 376......... H.R. 856............... United States-Puerto
Rico Political
Status Act.
H. Res. 377......... H.R. 2369.............. Wireless Privacy
Enhancement Act of
1998.
H. Res. 382......... H.R. 992............... Tucker Act Shuffle
Relief Act of 1997.
H. Res. 384......... H.R. 2883.............. Government
Performance and
Results Act
Technical Amendments
of 1998.
H. Res. 394......... H.R. 2515.............. Forest Recovery and
Protection Act of
1998.
H. Res. 396......... H.R. 3310.............. Small Business
Paperwork Reduction
Act Amendments of
1998.
H. Res. 408......... H.R. 1252.............. Judicial Reform Act
of 1998.
H. Res. 426......... H.R. 3534.............. Mandates Information
Act of 1998.
H. Res. 427......... H.R. 512............... New Wildlife Refuge
Authorization Act.
H. Res. 442......... H.J. Res.119........... A Joint Resolution
H.R. 2183 Proposing an
Amendment to the
Constitution of the
United States to
Limit Campaign
Spending, Bipartisan
Campaign Integrity
Act of 1997.
H. Res. 461......... H.R. 2888.............. Sales Incentive Act.
H. Res. 477......... H.R. 4059.............. Military Construction
Appropriations Bill,
1998.
H. Res. 478......... H.R. 4060.............. Energy and Water
Development
Appropriations Bill,
1999.
H. Res. 482......... H.R. 4101.............. Department of
Agriculture and
Related Agencies
Appropriations,
1999.
H. Res. 485......... H.R. 4104.............. Treasury, Postal
Service, and General
Government
Appropriations Bill,
1999.
H. Res. 498......... H.R. 4104.............. Treasury, Postal
Service, and General
Government
Appropriations Bill,
1999.
H. Res. 501......... H.R. 4194.............. Departments of
Veterans Affairs and
Housing and Urban
Development, and
Independent Agencies
Appropriations Bill,
1999.
H. Res. 504......... H.R. 4193.............. Department of the
Interior and Related
Agencies
Appropriations Bill,
1999.
H. Res. 508......... H.R. 4276.............. Departments of
Commerce, Justice,
and State, the
Judiciary, and
Related Agencies
Appropriations Bill,
1999.
H. Res. 510......... H.R. 4328.............. Department of
Transportation and
Related Agencies
Appropriations Bill,
1999.
H. Res. 517......... H.R. 4380.............. District of Columbia
Appropriations Bill,
1999.
H. Res. 521......... H.R. 2863.............. Migratory Bird Treaty
Reform Act of 1998.
H. Res. 522......... H.R. 2538.............. Guadalupe-Hidalgo
Treaty Land Claims
Act of 1998.
H. Res. 560......... H.R. 3789.............. Class Action
Jurisdiction Act of
1998.
H. Res. 576......... H.R. 4259.............. Haskell Indian
Nations University
and Southwestern
Indian Polytechnic
Institute Act.
H. Res. 584......... H.R. 4274.............. Departments of Labor,
Health, and Human
Services, And
Related Agencies
Appropriations Bill,
Fiscal Year 1999.
Modified open-time cap:
H. Res. 284......... H.R. 2493.............. Forage Improvement
Act of 1997.
H. Res. 344......... H.R. 2625.............. Ronald Reagan
National Airport.
H. Res. 484......... H.R. 4103.............. Department of Defense
Appropriations Bill,
1999.
H. Res. 535......... H.R. 4006.............. Lethal Drug Abuse
Prevention Act of
1998.
H. Res. 537......... H.R. 4300.............. Western Hemisphere
Drug Elimination
Act.
H. Res. 538......... H.R. 4550.............. Drug Demand Reduction
Act of 1998.
Modified open-pre-printing:
H. Res. 185......... H.R. 2159.............. Foreign Operations,
Export Financing,
and Related Programs
Appropriations Bill,
1998.
H. Res. 378......... H.R. 3130.............. Child Support
Performance and
Incentive Act of
1998.
H. Res. 390......... H.R. 2589.............. Copyright Term
Extension Act.
H. Res. 391......... H.R. 2578.............. To Extend the Visa
Waiver Pilot
Program.
H. Res. 411......... H.R. 6................. Higher Education
Amendments of 1998.
H. Res. 419......... H.R. 1872.............. Communications
Satellite
Competition and
Privatization Act of
1998.
H. Res. 420......... H.R. 3694.............. Intelligence
Authorization Act,
1999.
Modified open-time cap and pre-printing:
H. Res. 516......... H.R. 3892.............. English Language
Fluency Act of 1998.
H. Res. 542......... H.R. 4569.............. Foreign Operations,
Export Financing,
and Related Programs
Appropriations Bill,
1999.
Structured or Modified Closed:
H. Res. 47.......... H.J. Res. 2............ Congressional Term
Limits Amendments.
H. Res. 95.......... H.J. Res. 58........... Disapproval of
Determination of
President Regarding
Mexico.
H. Res. 99.......... H.R. 1................. Working Families
Flexibility Act of
1997.
H. Res. 101......... H. Res. 91............. Committee Funding
Resolution for 105th
Congress.
H. Res. 113......... H.J. Res. 62........... Tax Limitation
Constitutional
Amendment.
H. Res. 143......... H.R. 3................. Juvenile Crime
Control Act of 1997.
H. Res. 152......... H. Con. Res. 84........ Concurrent Resolution
on the Budget-Fiscal
Year 1998.
H. Res. 153......... H.R. 408............... International Dolphin
Conservation Program
Act.
H. Res. 159......... H.R. 1757.............. The Foreign Relations
Authorization Act,
Fiscal Years 1998-
1999.
H.R. 1758.............. The European Security
Act of 1997.
H. Res. 169......... H.R. 1119.............. National Defense
Authorization Act of
Fiscal Years 1998
and 1999.
H. Res. 174......... H.R. 2015.............. The Balanced Budget
Act.
H.R. 2014.............. The Taxpayer Relief
Act.
H. Res. 180......... H.R. 858............... Quincy Library Group
Forest Recovery and
Economic Stability
Act of 1998.
H. Res. 193......... H.R. 2160.............. Agriculture, Rural
Development, Food
and Drug
Administration, and
Related Agencies
Appropriations Bill,
1998.
H. Res. 197......... H.R. 2209.............. Legislative Branch
Appropriations Bill,
1998.
H. Res. 230......... H. Res. 168............ The Bipartisan House
Ethics Reform Task
Force
Recommendations.
H. Res. 255......... H.R. 1370.............. Reauthorization of
the Export-Import
Bank.
H. Res. 256......... H.R. 1127.............. National Monument
Fairness Act of
1997.
H. Res. 257......... H.R. 901............... American Land
Sovereignty
Protection Act.
H. Res. 264......... H.R. 2607.............. District of Columbia
Appropriations Bill,
1998.
H. Res. 270......... H.R. 2247.............. Amtrak Reform and
Privatization Act of
1997.
H. Res. 271......... H.R. 1534.............. Private Property
Rights
Implementation Act
of 1997.
H. Res. 274......... H.R. 2646.............. Education Savings Act
for Public and
Private Schools.
H. Res. 280......... H.R. 1270.............. Nuclear Waste Policy
Act of 1997.
S. 104................. Nuclear Waste Policy
Act of 1997.
H. Res. 283......... H.R. 1270.............. Nuclear Waste Policy
Act of 1997.
S. 104................. Nuclear Waste Policy
Act of 1997.
H. Res. 288......... H.R. 2746.............. Helping Empower Low-
Income Parents
(HELP) Scholarships
Amendments of 1997.
H.R. 2616.............. Charter Schools
Amendments Act of
1997.
H. Res. 302......... H.R. 2358.............. Political Freedom in
China Act.
H.R. 2195.............. Tightening
Prohibitions on
Slave Labor Imports.
H. Res. 188............ On Missile
Proliferation.
H.R. 967............... Free the Clergy Act.
H.R. 2570.............. Forced Abortion
Condemnation Act.
H.R. 2386.............. Taiwan Missile
Defense Act.
H.R. 2605.............. Communist China De-
Subsidization Act.
H.R. 2647.............. Denial of Normal
Commercial Status to
the Chinese People's
Liberation Army.
H.R. 2232.............. Concerning Radio Free
Asia.
H. Res. 383......... H.R. 1432.............. African Growth and
Opportunity Act.
H. Res. 393......... H.R. 3246.............. Fairness for Small
Business and
Employees Act of
1998.
H. Res. 402......... H.R. 3579.............. Emergency
Appropriations for
Fiscal Year Ending
September 30, 1998,
and for other
Purposes.
H. Res. 403......... H.R. 10................ Financial Services
Act of 1998.
H. Res. 405......... H.R. 2400.............. Building Efficient
Surface
Transportation and
Equity Act of 1998.
H. Res. 407......... H.J. Res. 111.......... Tax Limitation
Constitutional
Amendment.
H. Res. 410......... H.R. 3546.............. National Dialogue on
Social Security Act
of 1998.
H. Res. 428......... H.R. 10................ Financial Services
Act of 1998.
H. Res. 430......... H.R. 2431.............. Freedom From
Religious
Persecution Act of
1998.
H. Res. 442......... H.R. 3616.............. National Defense
Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year
1999.
H. Res. 450......... H.R. 3433.............. Ticket to Work and
Self-Sufficiency Act
of 1998.
H. Res. 453......... H.J. Res. 78........... Proposing an
Amendment to the
Constitution of the
United States
Restoring Religious
Freedom.
H. Res. 455......... H. Con. Res. 284....... Concurrent Resolution
on the Budget--
Fiscal Year 1999.
H. Res. 462......... H.R. 3150.............. Bankruptcy Reform Act
of 1998.
H. Res. 465......... H.R. 3494.............. Child Protection and
Sexual Predator
Punishment Act of
1998.
H. Res. 489......... H.R. 4112.............. Legislative Branch
Appropriations Bill,
1999.
H. Res. 500......... H.R. 3267.............. Sonny Bono Memorial
Salton Sea
Reclamation Act.
H. Res. 509......... H.R. 4250.............. Patient Protection
Act of 1998.
H. Res. 513......... H.R. 3736.............. Workforce Improvement
and Protection Act
of 1998.
H. Res. 543......... H.R. 3248.............. Dollars to the
Classroom Act.
H. Res. 552......... H.R. 4578.............. Protect Social
Security Account.
H.R. 4579.............. Taxpayer Relief Act
of 1998.
H. Res. 573......... H.R. 4570.............. Omnibus National
Parks and Public
Lands Act of 1998.
Closed:
H. Res. 46.......... H.R. 581............... Family Planning
Facilitation and
Abortion Funding
Restriction of 1997.
H. Res. 90.......... H. Res. 89............. Requesting the
President Submit a
Balanced Budget.
H. Res. 100......... H.R. 1122.............. Partial Birth
Abortion Ban Act of
1997.
H. Res. 136......... H. Res. 129............ Providing Amounts for
the Expenses of
Certain Committees
of the House of
Representatives in
the One Hundred
Fifth Congress.
H. Res. 163......... H.J. Res. 54........... Prohibit the Physical
Desecration of the
Flag of the United
States.
H. Res. 192......... H.R. 2003.............. The Budget
Enforcement Act of
1997.
H. Res. 269......... H.J. Res. 97........... Making Further
Continuing
Appropriations for
Fiscal Year 1998.
H. Res. 303......... H.R. 2676.............. Internal Revenue
Service
Restructuring and
Reform Act of 1997.
H. Res. 309......... H.R. 2621.............. Reciprocal Trade
Agreement
Authorities Act of
1997.
H. Res. 319......... S. 738................. Amtrak Reform and
Authorization.
H. Res. 349......... S. 1575................ Ronald Reagan
Washington National
Airport.
H. Res. 409......... H.R. 3717.............. To Prohibit the
Expenditure of
Federal Funds for
the Distribution of
Needles or Syringes
for the Hypodermic
Injection of Illegal
Drugs.
H. Res. 413......... S. 1502................ District of Columbia
Student Opportunity
Scholarship Act of
1997.
H. Res. 454......... H. Con. Res. 285....... Expressing a Sense of
the Congress that
the President of the
United States Should
Reconsider his
Decision to be
Formally Received in
Tiananmen Square by
the Government of
the People's
Republic of China.
H. Res. 457......... H.R. 2709.............. Senate Amendments to
H.R. 2709, Iran
Missile
Proliferation
Sanctions Act of
1997.
H. Res. 472......... H.R. 3097.............. Tax Code Termination
Act of 1998.
H. Res. 499......... H.R. 3682.............. Child Custody
Protection Act.
H. Res. 541......... H.J. Res. 128.......... Making Continuing
Appropriations,
1999.
H. Res. 551......... H.R. 4618.............. Agriculture Disaster
and Market Loss
Assistance Act of
1998.
H. Res. 553......... H.R. 2621.............. Reciprocal Trade
Agreement
Authorities Act of
1997.
H. Res. 588......... H.R. 4761.............. Uruguay Round
Agreements
Compliance Act.
H. Res. 604......... S. 1132................ Bandelier National
Monument
Administrative
Improvement and
Watershed Protection
Act of 1998.
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.
Providing for general debate only:
H. Res. 435......... H.R. 3616.............. National Defense
Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year
1999.
Most votes wins procedure:
H. Res. 47.......... H.J. Res. 2............ Congressional Term
Limits Amendments.
H. Res. 442......... H.J. Res. 119.......... Constitutional
Amendment to Limit
Campaign Spending.
H.R. 2183.............. Bipartisan Campaign
Integrity Act of
1997.
SPECIAL PROCEDURES
Waiving two-thirds requirement (Rule XI, clause 4(b) generally
prohibiting calling up a rule on the same day it is reported from the
Rules Committee except by a two-thirds vote):
H. Res.155.......... ..................... Rules reported before
May 23, 1997, for
consideration of an
amendment thereto, a
conference report
thereon, or an
amendment reported
in disagreement from
a conference on: (1)
a concurrent
resolution on the
budget, (2) the bill
H.R. 1469, making
emergency
supplemental
appropriations for
recovery from
natural disasters,
and for overseas
peacekeeping
efforts, including
those in Bosnia, for
the fiscal year
ending September 30,
1997, and for other
purposes.
H. Res. 161......... ....................... Rules reported before
June 7, 1997, for
consideration of an
amendment thereto, a
conference report
thereon, or an
amendment reported
in disagreement from
a conference on the
bill H.R. 1469,
making emergency
supplemental
appropriations for
recovery from
natural disasters,
and for overseas
peacekeeping
efforts, including
those in Bosnia, for
the fiscal year
ending September 30,
1997, and for other
purposes.
H. Res. 165......... ....................... Rules reported before
June 14, 1997, for
consideration of a
bill introduced by
the Chairman of the
Committee on
Appropriations
making supplemental
appropriations for
the fiscal year
ending September 30,
1997.
H. Res. 201......... ....................... Rules reported before
August 3, 1997, for
consideration of an
amendment thereto, a
conference report
thereon, or an
amendment reported
in disagreement from
a conference on H.R.
2015, the Balanced
Budget Act of 1997.
Rules reported after
July 30, 1997, and
before August 3,
1997, for
consideration of an
amendment thereto, a
conference report
thereon, or an
amendment reported
in disagreement from
a conference on H.R.
2014, the Taxpayer
Relief Act of 1997.
H. Res. 305......... ....................... Rules reported before
November 10, 1997,
for consideration of
an amendment
thereto, a
conference report
thereon, or an
amendment reported
in disagreement from
a conference on: (1)
a bill or joint
resolution making
appropriations for
the fiscal year
ending September 30,
1998 and (2) a bill
or joint resolution
making continuing
appropriations for
the fiscal year
ending September 30,
1998. (See also
suspensions category
requirement.)
H. Res. 306......... ....................... Rules reported before
November 10, 1997,
for consideration of
an amendment
thereto, a
conference report
thereon, or an
amendment reported
in disagreement from
a conference on: (1)
a bill or joint
resolution making
appropriations for
the fiscal year
ending September 30,
1998 and (2) a bill
or joint resolution
making continuing
appropriations for
the fiscal year
ending September 30,
19 98. (See also
suspensions category
requirement.)
H. Res. 314......... ....................... Rules reported before
November 11, 1998,
for consideration of
an amendment
thereto, a
conference report
thereon, or an
amendment reported
in disagreement from
a conference on: (1)
a bill or joint
resolution making
general
appropriations for
the fiscal year
ending September 30,
1998 and (2) a bill
or joint resolution
making continuing
appropriations for
the fiscal year
ending September 30,
1998. Also applies
to a special rule
providing for
consideration of the
bill H.R. 2621, to
extend trade
authorities
procedures with
respect to
reciprocal trade
agreements. (See
also suspensions
category
requirement.)
H. Res. 414......... ....................... Rules reported before
May 1, 1998, for
consideration of an
amendment thereto, a
conference report
thereon, or an
amendment reported
in disagreement from
a conference on H.R.
3579 making
emergency
supplemental
appropriations for
the fiscal year
ending September 30,
1998.
H. Res. 445......... ....................... Rules reported on May
22, 1998, for
consideration of an
amendment thereto, a
conference report
thereon, or an
amendment reported
in disagreement from
a conference on H.R.
2400, BESTEA.
H. Res. 558......... ....................... Rules reported on
October 1, 1998, or
October 2, 1998, for
consideration or
disposition of a
conference report to
accompany a bill or
joint resolution or
any amendment
reported in
disagreement from a
conference thereon
making general
appropriations for
the fiscal year
ending September 30,
1998,
H. Res. 575......... ....................... Rules reported before
October 11, 1998 for
consideration or
disposition of a
bill or joint
resolution, any
amendment thereto,
any conference
report thereon, or
any amendment
reported in
disagreement from a
conference thereon
(1) making general
appropriations for
the fiscal year
ending September 30,
1999 and (2) making
continuing
appropriations for
the fiscal year
ending September 30,
1999. (See also
suspensions category
requirement.)
H. Res. 589......... ....................... Rules reported for
the remainder of the
second session of
the 105th Congress
for consideration of
disposition of a
bill or joint
resolution any
amendment thereto,
any conference
report thereon, or
any amendment
reported in
disagreement from a
conference thereon
(1) making general
appropriations for
the fiscal year
ending September 30,
1999 and (2) making
continuing
appropriations for
the fiscal year
ending September 30,
1999. (See also
suspensions category
requirement.)
Make in order suspensions on special days:
H. Res. 107......... ....................... Suspensions in order
on Wednesday, April
9, 1997, and
Thursday, April 10,
1997.
H. Res. 112......... ....................... Suspensions in order
on Wednesday, April
16, 1997.
H. Res. 117......... ....................... Suspensions in order
on Wednesday, April
23, 1997 and
Thursday, April 24,
1997, with one hour
notice.
H. Res. 305......... ....................... Suspensions in order
before November 10,
1997, with one hour
notice. (See also
waiving two-thirds
category
requirement.)
H. Res. 306......... ....................... Suspensions in order
before November 10,
1997, with one hour
notice. (See also
waiving two-thirds
category
requirement.)
H. Res. 314......... ....................... Suspensions in order
before November 11,
1997, with one hour
notice. (See also
waiving two-thirds
category
requirement.)
H. Res. 352......... ....................... Suspensions in order
on Wednesday,
February 11, 1998,
or on Thursday,
February 12, 1998.
H. Res. 544......... ....................... Suspensions in order
on Wednesday,
September 23, 1998,
with two hour
notice.
H. Res. 575......... ....................... Suspensions in order
any time before
October 11, 1998,
with two hour
notice. (See also
waiving two-thirds
category
requirement.)
H. Res. 589......... ....................... Suspensions in order
for the remainder of
the 105th Congress,
with two hour
notice. (See also
waiving two-thirds
category
requirement.)
Senate hook-up:
H. Res. 280......... H.R. 1270.............. Nuclear Waste Policy
Act of 1997.
H. Res. 283......... H.R. 1270.............. Nuclear Waste Policy
Act of 1997.
H. Res. 368......... H.R. 2460.............. Wireless Telephone
Protection Act.
H. Res. 391......... H.R. 2578.............. To Extend The Visa
Waiver Pilot
Program.
Disposition of Senate amendments:
H. Res. 262......... H.R. 1122.............. Partial-Birth
Abortion Ban Act of
1997 With Senate
Amendments.
H. Res. 324......... H.R. 2607.............. District of Columbia
Appropriations Bill,
1998, With Senate
Amendments.
H. Res. 446......... S. 1150................ Conference Report on
Agricultural
Research, Extension,
And Education Reform
Act Of 1998.
H. Res. 457......... H.R. 2709.............. Senate Amendments to
H.R. 2709, Iran
Missile
Proliferation
Sanctions Act of
1997.
Chairman's en bloc authority:
H. Res. 99.......... H.R. 1................. Working Families
Flexibility Act of
1997.
H. Res. 169......... H.R. 1119.............. National Defense
Authorization Act
for Fiscal Years
1998 and 1999.
H. Res. 441......... H.R. 3616.............. National Defense
Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year
1999.
Self-executing amendments:
H. Res. 146......... H.R. 1469.............. Emergency
Supplemental
Appropriations Bill
for Fiscal Year
1997.
H. Res. 149......... H.R. 1469.............. Emergency
Supplemental
Appropriations Bill
for Fiscal Year
1997.
H. Res. 174......... H.R. 2015.............. Balanced Budget Act.
H.R. 2014.............. The Taxpayer Relief
Act.
H. Res. 189......... H.R. 2169.............. Department of
Transportation and
Related Agencies
Appropriations Bill,
1998.
H. Res. 239......... H.R. 2267.............. Departments of
Commerce, Justice,
and State, the
Judiciary, and
Related Agencies
Appropriations Bill,
Fiscal Year 1998.
H. Res. 264......... H.R. 2607.............. District of Columbia
Appropriations Bill,
1998.
H. Res. 302......... H. Res. 188............ On Missile
Proliferation.
H.R. 2570.............. The Forced Abortion
Condemnation Act.
H.R. 2605.............. The Communist China
De-subsidization
Act.
H. Res. 319......... S. 738................. Amtrak Reform and
Authorization.
H. Res. 402......... H.R. 3579.............. Emergency
Appropriations for
Fiscal Year Ending
September 30, 1998,
and for Other
Purposes.
H. Res. 407......... H.J. Res. 111.......... Tax Limitation
Constitutional
Amendment.
H. Res. 426......... H.R. 3534.............. Mandates Information
Act of 1998.
H. Res. 472......... H.R. 3097.............. Tax Code Termination
Act of 1998.
H. Res. 476......... H. Res. 463............ To Establish the
Select Committee on
U. S. National
Security and
Military/Commercial
Concerns With the
People's Republic of
China.
H. Res. 482......... H.R. 4101.............. Department of
Agriculture and
Related Agencies
Appropriations for
Fiscal Year 1999.
H. Res. 484......... H.R. 4103.............. Department of
Agriculture and
Related Agencies
Appropriations for
Fiscal Year 1999.
H. Res. 485......... H.R. 4104.............. Treasury, Postal,
Service, and General
Government
Appropriations Bill,
1999.
H. Res. 500......... H.R. 3267.............. Sonny Bono Memorial
Salton Sea
Reclamation Act.
H. Res. 501......... H.R. 4194.............. Departments of
Veterans Affairs and
Housing and Urban
Development, and
Independent Agencies
Appropriations Bill,
1999.
H. Res. 504......... H.R. 4193.............. Department of the
Interior and Related
Agencies
Appropriations Bill,
1999.
H. Res. 510......... H.R. 4328.............. Department of
Transportation and
Related Agencies
Appropriations Bill,
1999.
Makes in order original text with modifications:
H. Res. 113......... H.J. Res. 62........... Tax Limitation
Constitutional
Amendment.
H. Res. 116......... H.R. 400............... 21st Century Patent
System Improvement
Act.
H. Res. 134......... H.R. 867............... Adoption Promotion
Act of 1997.
H. Res. 153......... H.R. 408............... International Dolphin
Conservation Program
Act.
H. Res. 164......... H.R. 437............... Marine Resources
Revitalization Act
of 1997.
H. Res. 174......... H.R. 2015.............. Balanced Budget Act.
H.R. 2014.............. The Taxpayer Relief
Act.
H. Res. 271......... H.R. 1534.............. Private Property
Rights
Implementation Act
of 1997.
H. Res. 274......... H.R. 2646.............. Education Savings Act
for Public and
Private Schools.
H. Res. 302......... H.R. 2358.............. The Political Freedom
in China Act.
H.R. 967............... Free the Clergy Act.
H.R. 2386.............. The Taiwan Missile
Defense Act.
H. Res. 303......... H.R. 2676.............. Internal Revenue
Service
Restructuring and
Reform Act of 1997.
H. Res. 309......... H.R. 2621.............. Reciprocal Trade
Agreement
Authorities Act of
1997.
H. Res. 383......... H.R. 1432.............. African Growth and
Opportunity Act.
H. Res. 403......... H.R 10................. Financial Services
Act of 1998
H. Res. 405......... H.R. 2400.............. Building Efficient
Surface
Transportation and
Equity Act of 1998.
H. Res. 408......... H.R. 1252.............. Judicial Reform Act
of 1998.
H. Res. 411......... H.R. 6................. Higher Education
Amendments of 1998.
H. Res. 420......... H.R. 3694.............. Intelligence
Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year
1999.
H. Res. 428......... H.R. 10................ Financial Services
Act of 1998
H. Res. 430......... H.R. 2431.............. Freedom From
Religious
Persecution Act of
1998.
H. Res. 450......... H.R. 3433.............. Ticket to Work and
Self-Sufficiency Act
of 1998.
H. Res. 513......... H.R. 3736.............. Workforce Improvement
and Protection Act
of 1998.
H. Res. 537......... H.R. 4300.............. Western Hemisphere
Drug Elimination
Act.
H. Res. 552......... H.R. 4578.............. Protect Social
Security Account.
H.R. 4579.............. Taxpayer Relief Act
of 1998.
Conference Reports:
H. Res. 160......... H. Con. Res. 84........ Setting forth the
Congressional Budget
for the United
States government
for fiscal years
1998, 1999, 2000,
2001, and 2002.
H. Res. 162......... H.R. 1469.............. Making emergency
supplemental
appropriations for
recovery from
natural disasters,
and for overseas
peacekeeping
efforts.
H. Res. 202......... H.R. 2015.............. Balanced Budget Act
of 1997.
H. Res. 206......... H.R. 2014.............. Taxpayer Relief Act
of 1997.
H. Res. 228......... H.R. 2016.............. Military Construction
Appropriations bill,
1998.
H. Res. 232......... H.R. 2160.............. Agriculture, Rural
Development, Food
and Drug
Administration, and
Related Agencies
Appropriations bill,
1998.
H. Res. 238......... H.R. 2209.............. Legislative Branch
Appropriations bill,
1998.
H. Res. 242......... H.R. 2266.............. Department of Defense
Appropriations bill,
1998.
H. Res. 254......... H.R. 2203.............. Energy and water
development
Appropriations bill,
1998.
H. Res. 261......... H.R. 2158.............. Departments of
Veterans Affairs and
Housing and Urban
Development, and
Independent Agencies
Appropriations bill,
1998.
H. Res. 263......... H.R. 2169.............. Department of
Transportation and
Related Agencies
Appropriations bill,
1998.
H. Res. 277......... H.R. 2107.............. Department of the
Interior and Related
Agencies
Appropriations bill,
1998.
H. Res. 278......... H.R. 1119.............. National Defense
Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year
1998.
H. Res. 323......... H.R. 2159.............. Foreign Operations,
Export Financing,
and Related Agencies
Appropriations bill,
1998.
H. Res. 330......... H.R. 2267.............. Departments of
Commerce, Justice,
and State, the
Judiciary, and
Related Agencies
Appropriations bill,
Fiscal Year 1998.
H. Res. 385......... H.R. 1757.............. Foreign Policy Reform
Act.
H. Res. 416......... H.R. 3579.............. Making emergency
supplemental
appropriations for
the fiscal year
ending 1998, and for
other purposes.
H. Res. 446......... S. 1150................ Agricultural
Research, Extension,
and Education Reform
Act of 1998.
H. Res. 449......... H.R. 2400.............. Building Efficient
Surface
Transportation and
Equity Act of 1998.
H. Res. 471......... H.R. 2646.............. Education Savings Act
for Public and
Private Schools.
H. Res. 490......... H.R. 2676.............. Internal Revenue
Service
Restructuring and
Reform Act of 1997.
H. Res. 511......... H.R. 629............... Texas Low-Level
Radioactive Waste
Disposal Compact
Consent Act.
H. Res. 549......... H.R. 3616.............. National Defense
Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year
1999.
H. Res. 550......... H.R. 4112.............. Legislative Branch
Appropriations bill,
1999.
H. Res. 563......... H.R. 4104.............. Treasury, Postal
Service, and General
Government
Appropriations bill,
1999.
H. Res. 567......... H.R. 4101.............. Agriculture, Rural
Development, Food
and Drug
Administration, and
Related Agencies
Appropriations bill,
1999.
H. Res. 574......... H.R. 4194.............. Departments of
Veterans Affairs and
Housing and Urban
Development, and
Independent Agencies
Appropriations Act,
1999.
H. Res. 579......... H.R. 4104.............. Treasury, Postal
Service, and General
Government
Appropriations bill,
1999.
H. Res. 586......... H.R. 3150.............. Bankruptcy Reform Act
of 1998.
H. Res. 605......... H.R. 4328.............. Department of
Transportation and
Related Agencies
Appropriations bill,
1999.
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B. TABLE 2.--RESOLUTIONS REPORTED
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Rule Bill Floor action Date Manager
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H. Res. 46, H. Rept. 105-3............... H.R. 581................ Family Planning Facilitation and
Abortion Funding Restriction of 1997.
Reported from Rules..................... 2/11/97 Goss/Slaughter
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 2/13/97
H. Res. 47, H. Rept. 105-4............... H.J. Res. 2............. Congressional Term Limits Amendments.
Reported from Rules..................... 2/11/97 Solomon/Moakley
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 2/12/97
H. Res. 88, H. Rept. 105-15.............. H. Res. 852............. Paperwork Elimination Act of 1997.
Reported from Rules..................... 3/11/97 Myrick/Hall
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 3/13/97
H. Res. 90, H. Rept. 105-18.............. H. Res. 89.............. Requesting the President Submit a
Balanced Budget.
Reported from Rules..................... 3/11/97 Solomon/Moakley
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 3/12/97
H. Res. 94, H. Rept. 105-19.............. H.R. 412................ Oroville-Tonasket Claim Settlement and
Conveyance Act.
Reported from Rules..................... 3/12/97 Hastings/Slaughter
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 3/18/97
H. Res. 95, H. Rept. 105-20.............. H.J. Res. 58............ Disapproval of Determination of
President Regarding Mexico.
Reported from Rules..................... 3/12/97 Goss/Frost
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 3/13/97
H. Res. 99, H. Rept. 105-31.............. H.R. 1.................. Working Families Flexibility Act of
1997.
Reported from Rules..................... 3/18/97 Pryce/Moakley
Rule Adopted 229-195.................... 3/19/97
H. Res. 100, H. Rept. 105-32............. H.R. 1122............... Partial Birth Abortion Ban Act of 1997.
Reported from Rules..................... 3/19/97 Myrick/Slaughter
Previous Question 243-184............... 3/20/97
Rule Adopted 247-175.................... 3/20/97
H. Res. 101, H. Rept. 105-33............. H. Res. 91.............. Committee Funding Resolution for 105th
Congress.
Reported from Rules..................... 3/19/97 Dreier/Moakley
Rule Defeated 210-213................... 3/20/97
H. Res. 105, H. Rept. 105-41............. H. Res. 91.............. Committee Funding Resolution for 105th
Congress.
Reported from Rules..................... 3/20/97 Dreier/Moakley
Rule Adopted 218-179.................... 3/21/97
H. Res. 107, H. Rept. 105-45............. ........................ Providing for Consideration of Motions
to Suspend the Rules.
Reported from Rules..................... 4/8/97 Dreier/Slaughter
Previous Question 213-196............... 4/9/97
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 4/9/97
H. Res. 112, H. Rept. 105-53............. ........................ Providing for Consideration of Motions
to Suspend the Rules.
Reported from Rules..................... 4/14/97 Dreier/Slaughter
Previous Question 223-199............... 4/16/97
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 4/16/97
H. Res. 113, H. Rept. 105-54............. H.J. Res. 62............ Tax Limitation Constitutional Amendment.
Reported from Rules..................... 4/14/97 Pryce/Moakley
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 4/15/97
H. Res. 116, H. Rept. 105-56............. H.R. 400................ 21st Century Patent System Improvement
Act.
Reported from Rules..................... 4/16/97 McInnis/Moakley
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 4/17/97
H. Res. 117, H. Rept. 105-57............. ........................ Providing for Consideration of Motions
to Suspend the Rules.
Reported from Rules..................... 4/16/97 Hastings/Slaughter
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 4/23/97
H. Res. 125, H. Rept. 105-70............. H.R. 1271............... FAA Research, Engineering, and
Development Authorization Act of 1997.
Reported from Rules..................... 4/23/97 Linder/Frost
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 4/24/97
H. Res. 126, H. Rept. 105-71............. H.R. 1273............... National Science Foundation
Authorization Act of 1997.
Reported from Rules..................... 4/23/97 Diaz-Balart/Slaughter
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 4/24/97
H. Res. 127, H. Rept. 105-72............. H.R. 1274............... National Institute of Standards and
Technology Authorization Act of 1997.
Reported from Rules..................... 4/23/97 Diaz-Balart/Slaughter
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 4/24/97
H. Res. 128, H. Rept. 105-73............. H.R. 1275............... Civilian Space Authorization Act, Fiscal
Years 1998 and 1999.
Reported from Rules..................... 4/23/97 McInnis/Hall
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 4/24/97
H. Res. 133, H. Rept. 105-81............. H.R. 2.................. Housing Opportunity and Responsibility
Act of 1997.
Reported from Rules..................... 4/29/97 Dreier/Moakley
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 4/30/97
H. Res. 134, H. Rept. 105-82............. H.R. 867................ Adoption Promotion Act of 1997..........
Reported from Rules..................... 4/29/97 Pryce/Hall
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 4/30/97
H. Res. 136, H. Rept. 105-84............. H.R. 129................ Providing Amounts for the Expenses of
Certain Committees of the House of
Representatives in the One Hundred
Fifth Congress.
Reported from Rules..................... 4/30/97 Linder/Moakley
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 5/1/97
H. Res. 142, H. Rept. 105-88............. H.R. 478................ Flood Prevention and Family Protection
Act of 1997.
Reported from Rules..................... 5/6/97 Linder/Slaughter
Rule Adopted 415-8...................... 5/7/97
H. Res. 143, H. Rept. 105-89............. H.R. 3.................. Juvenile Crime Control Act of 1997......
Reported from Rules..................... 5/6/97 Solomon/Moakley
Rule Adopted 252-159.................... 5/7/97
H. Res. 146, H. Rept. 105-96............. H.R. 1469............... Emergency Supplemental Appropriations
Bill for Fiscal Year 1997.
Reported from Rules..................... 5/13/97 Solomon/Moakley
Rule Defeated 193-229................... 5/14/97
H. Res. 149, H. Rept. 105-97............. H.R. 1469............... Emergency Supplemental Appropriations
for Recovery from Natural Disasters,
and for Overseas Peacekeeping Efforts,
Including Those in Bosnia, for Fiscal
Year Ending September 30, 1997, and for
Other Purposes.
Reported from Rules..................... 5/14/97 Solomon/Moakley
Previous Question 228-196............... 5/15/97
Rule Adopted 269-152.................... 5/15/97
H. Res. 150, H. Rept. 105-98............. H.R. 1385............... Employment, Training, and Literacy
Enhancement Act of 1997.
Reported from Rules..................... 5/15/97 McInnis/Hall
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 5/16/97
H. Res. 152, H. Rept. 105-102............ H. Con. Res. 84......... Concurrent Resolution on the Budget-
Fiscal Year 1998.
Reported from Rules..................... 5/19/97 Solomon/Frost
Previous Question 220-200............... 5/20/97
Rule Adopted 278-142.................... 5/20/97
H. Res. 153, H. Rept. 105-103............ H.R. 408................ International Dolphin Conservation
Program Act.
Reported from Rules..................... 5/20/97 Hastings/Slaughter
Previous Question 226-203............... 5/21/97
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 5/21/97
H. Res. 155, H. Rept. 105-107............ ........................ Waiving a Requirement of Clause 4(b) of
Rule XI With Respect to Consideration
of Certain Resolutions Reported From
the Committee on Rules.
Reported from Rules..................... 5/21/97 Goss/Moakley
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 5/22/97
H. Res. 159, H. Rept. 105-115............ H.R. 1757, H.R. 1758.... Foreign Relations Authorization Act,
Fiscal Years 1998-1999; European
Security Act of 1997
Reported from Rules..................... 6/3/97 Diaz-Balart/Hall
Previous Question 219-204............... 6/4/97
Rule Adopted 221-200.................... 6/4/97
H. Res. 160, H. Rept. 105-117............ H. Con. Res. 84......... Conference Report on the Concurrent
Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal
Year 1998
Reported from Rules..................... 6/4/97 Solomon/Frost
Rule Adopted 373-47..................... 6/5/97
H. Res. 161, H. Rept. 105-118............ ........................ Waiving a Requirement of Clause 4(b) of
Rule XI With Respect to Consideration
of Certain Resolutions from the
Committee on Rules
Reported from Rules..................... 6/4/97 Myrick/Moakley
Laid on the Table....................... 6/19/97
H. Res. 162, H. Rept. 105-120............ H.R. 1469............... Conference Report on Emergency
Appropriations for Recovery from
Natural Disasters, and for Overseas
Peacekeeping Efforts.
Reported from Rules..................... 6/5/97 Dreier/Moakley
Laid on the table....................... 6/19/97
H. Res. 163, H. Rept. 105-126............ H.J. Res. 54............ Prohibit the Physical Desecration of the
Flag of the United States.
Reported from Rules..................... 6/10/97 Solomon/Moakley
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 6/12/97
H. Res. 164, H. Rept. 105-127............ H.R. 437................ Marine Resources Revitalization Act of
1997.
Reported from Rules..................... 6/10/97 Goss/Moakley
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 6/18/97
H. Res. 165, H. Rept. 105-128............ Waiving a Requirement of Clause 4(b) of
Rule XI With Respect to the Same Day
Consideration of Certain Resolutions
Reported by the Rules Committee.
Reported from Rules..................... 6/11/97 Goss/Moakley
Laid on the table....................... 6/19/97
H. Res. 169, H. Rept. 105-137............ H.R. 1119............... National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Years 1998 and 1999.
Reported from Rules..................... 6/18/97 Solomon/Frost
Agreed to Amendment 329-94.............. 6/19/97
Rule Adopted 322-101.................... 6/19/97
H. Res. 174, H. Rept. 105-152............ H.R. 2015, H.R. 2014.... Balanced Budget Act; The Taxpayer Relief
Act.
Reported from Rules..................... 6/24/97 Solomon/Moakley
Previous Question 222-204............... 6/25/97
Rule Adopted 228-200-1 present.......... 6/25/97
H. Res. 176, H. Rept. 105-154............ Concurrent Resolution for the
Adjournment of the House and Senate for
the Independence Day District Work
Period.
Reported from Rules..................... 6/25/97 Linder/Moakley
Rule Adopted 230-194.................... 6/26/97
H. Res. 178, H. Rept. 105-156............ H.R. 2016............... Military Construction Appropriations
Bill, 1998.
Reported from Rules..................... 6/26/97 Myrick/Hall
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 7/8/97
H. Res. 179, H. Rept. 105-172............ H.R. 1775............... Intelligence Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 1998.
Reported from Rules..................... 7/8/97 Goss/Moakley
Rule Adopted 425-2...................... 7/9/97
H. Res. 180, H. Rept. 105-173............ H.R. 858................ Quincy Library Group Forest Recovery and
Economic Stability Act of 1998.
Reported from Rules..................... 7/8/97 Dreier/Hall
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 7/9/97
H. Res. 181, H. Rept. 105-174............ H.R. 2107............... Department of the Interior and Related
Agencies Appropriations Bill, 1998.
Reported from Rules..................... 7/9/97 Solomon/Moakley
Rule Adopted 217-216.................... 7/10/97
H. Res. 184, H. Rept. 105-180............ H.R. 2158............... Department of Veterans Affairs and
Housing and Urban Development, and
Independent Agencies Appropriations
Bill, 1998.
Reported from Rules..................... 7/14/97 Linder/Moakley
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 7/15/97
H. Res. 185, H. Rept. 105-184............ H.R. 2159............... Foreign Operations, Export Financing,
and Related Programs Appropriations
Bill, 1998.
Reported from Rules..................... 7/15/97 Diaz-Balart/Hall
Laid on the table....................... 7/24/97
H. Res. 187, H. Rept. 105-187............ H.R. 1853............... Carl D. Perkins Vocational-Technical
Education Act Amendments of 1997.
Reported from Rules..................... 7/16/97 McInnis/Frost
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 7/17/97
H. Res. 189, H. Rept. 105-189............ H.R. 2169............... Department of Transportation and Related
Agencies Appropriations Bill, 1998.
Reported from Rules..................... 7/17/97 Myrick/Slaughter
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 7/23/97
H. Res. 192, H. Rept. 105-195............ H.R. 2003............... Budget Enforcement Act of 1997..........
Reported from Rules..................... 7/22/97 Goss/Frost
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 7/23/97
H. Res. 193, H. Rept. 105-197............ H.R. 2160............... Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and
Drug Administration, and Related
Agencies Appropriations Bill, 1998.
Reported from Rules..................... 7/22/97 Hastings/Hall
Previous Question 268-160............... 7/23/97
Rule Adopted 226-202.................... 7/23/97
H. Res. 194, H. Rept. 105-198............ H.R. 2203............... Energy and Water Development
Appropriations Bill, 1998.
Reported from Rules..................... 7/23/97 Hastings/Moakley
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 7/24/97
H. Res. 197, H. Rept. 105-202............ H.R. 2209............... Legislative Branch Appropriations Bill,
1998.
Reported from Rules..................... 7/24/97 Pryce/Hall
Previous Question 222-201............... 7/25/97
Rule Adopted 218-203.................... 7/25/97
H. Res. 198, H. Rept. 105-213............ H.R. 2266............... Department of Defense Appropriations
Bill, 1998.
Reported from Rules..................... 7/28/97 Goss/Frost
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 7/29/97
H. Res. 199, H. Rept. 105-214............ H.R. 2264............... Departments of Labor, Health and Human
Services, and Education, and Related
Agencies Appropriation Bill, 1998.
Reported from Rules..................... 7/28/97 Dreier/Slaughter
Laid on the table....................... 7/29/97
H. Res. 201, H. Rept. 105-216............ Waiving a Requirement of Clause 4(b) of
Rule XI With Respect to Consideration
of Certain Resolutions Reported from
the Committee on Rules.
Reported from Rules..................... 7/29/97 Linder/Moakley
Previous Question 226-201............... 7/30/97
Rule Adopted 237-187.................... 7/30/97
H. Res. 202, H. Rept. 105-218............ H.R. 2015............... Conference Report on the Balanced Budget
Act of 1997.
Reported from Rules..................... 7/30/97 Solomon/Moakley
Previous Question 226-197............... 7/30/97
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 7/30/97
H. Res. 203, H. Rept. 105-219............ ........................ Waiving Certain Enrollment Requirements
with Respect to two Specified Bills of
the One Hundred Fifth Congress.
Reported from Rules..................... 7/30/97 Diaz-Balart/Hall
Laid on the table....................... 7/31/97
H. Res. 206, H. Rept. 105-221............ H.R. 2014............... Conference Report on the Taxpayer Relief
Act of 1997.
Reported from Rules..................... 7/31/97 Dreier/Frost
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 7/31/97
H. Res. 228, H. Rept. 105-248............ H.R. 2016............... Conference Report on Military
Construction Appropriations for Fiscal
Year Ending September 30, 1998, and for
Other Purposes.
Reported from Rules..................... 9/11/97 Linder/Frost
Previous Question 238-189............... 9/16/97
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 9/16/97
H. Res. 230, H. Rept. 105-250............ H. Res. 168............. The Bipartisan House Ethics Reform Task
Force Recommendations.
Reported from Rules..................... 9/17/97 Solomon/Moakley
Previous Question 227-191............... 9/18/97
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 9/18/97
H. Res. 232, H. Rept. 105-255............ H.R. 2160............... Conference Report on Agriculture, Rural
Development, Food and Drug
Administration, and Related Agencies
Programs for Fiscal Year Ending
September 30, 1998.
Reported from Rules..................... 9/18/97 Hastings/Hall
Rule Adopted 367-34..................... 10/6/97
H. Res. 238, H. Rept. 105-263............ H.R. 2209............... Conference Report on Legislative Branch
Appropriations for Fiscal Year Ending
September 30, 1998, and for Other
Purposes.
Reported from Rules..................... 9/23/97 McInnis/Hall
Previous Question 237-186............... 9/24/97
Rule Adopted 408-5...................... 9/24/97
H. Res. 239, H. Rept. 105-264............ H.R. 2267............... Departments of Commerce, Justice, and
State, the Judiciary, and Related
Agencies Appropriations Bill, Fiscal
Year 1998.
Reported from Rules..................... 9/23/97 Dreier/Hall
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 9/24/97
H. Res. 242, H. Rept. 105-267............ H.R. 2266............... Conference Report on Department of
Defense Appropriations for Fiscal Year
Ending September 30, 1998, and for
Other Purposes.
Reported from Rules..................... 9/24/97 Goss/Frost
Rule Adopted 419-3...................... 9/25/97
H. Res. 243, H. Rept. 105-268............ H.R. 901................ American Land Sovereignty Protection
Act.
Reported from Rules..................... 9/24/97 Hastings/Slaughter
Laid on the table....................... 10/7/97
H. Res. 253, H. Rept. 105-280............ H. Res. 244............. Subpoena Enforcement in the Case of
Dornan V. Sanchez.
Reported from Rules..................... 9/29/97 Solomon/Slaughter
Rule Adopted 221-201-1 present.......... 9/30/97
H. Res. 254, H. Rept. 105-281............ H.R. 2203............... Conference Report on Energy and Water
Development for the Fiscal Year Ending
September 30, 1998, and for Other
Purposes.
Reported from Rules..................... 9/29/97 Pryce/Moakley
Rule Adopted 415-3...................... 9/30/97
H. Res. 255, H. Rept. 105-282............ H.R. 1370............... Reauthorization of the Export-Import
Bank.
Reported from Rules..................... 9/29/97 Dreier/Moakley
Previous Question 423-3................. 9/30/97
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 9/30/97
H. Res. 256, H. Rept. 105-283............ H.R. 1127............... National Monument Fairness Act of 1997.
Reported from Rules..................... 9/29/97 McInnis/Hall
Agreed to Amendment Voice Vote.......... 10/1/97
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 10/1/97
H. Res. 257, H. Rept. 105-288............ H.R. 901................ American Land Sovereignty Protection
Act.
Reported from Rules..................... 10/1/97 Hastings/Slaughter
Laid on the table....................... 10/7/97
H. Res. 258, H. Rept. 105-299............ H.R. 629................ Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste
Disposal Compact Consent Act.
Reported from Rules..................... 10/6/97 Pryce/Hall
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 10/7/97
H. Res. 261, H. Rept. 105-311............ H.R. 2158............... Conference Report on the Department of
Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban
Development, and Independent Agencies
Appropriations Bill, 1998.
Reported from Rules..................... 10/7/97 Linder/Moakley
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 10/8/97
H. Res. 262, H. Rept. 105-312............ H.R. 1122............... Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 1997
with Senate Amendments.
Reported from Rules..................... 10/7/97 Myrick/Slaughter
Previous Question 280-144............... 10/8/97
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 10/8/97
H. Res. 263, H. Rept. 105-314............ H.R. 2169............... Conference Report on the Department of
Transportation and Related Agencies for
Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 1998,
and for Other Purposes.
Reported from Rules..................... 10/8/97 Linder/Moakley
Rule Adopted 413-4...................... 10/9/97
H. Res. 264, H. Rept. 106-315............ H.R. 2607............... District of Columbia Appropriations
Bill, 1998.
Reported from Rules..................... 10/8/97 Dreier/Frost
Rule Adopted 370-50..................... 10/9/97
H. Res. 265, H. Rept. 105-317............ H.R. 2204............... Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1997.
Reported from Rules..................... 10/9/97 Diaz-Balart/Moakley
Previous Question 223-196............... 10/21/97
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 10/21/97
H. Res. 269, H. Rept. 105-333............ H. J. Res. 97........... Making Further Continuing Appropriations
for Fiscal Year 1998.
Reported from Rules..................... 10/21/97 Dreier/Moakley
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 10/22/97
H. Res. 270, H. Rept. 105-334............ H.R. 2247............... Amtrak Reform and Privatization Act of
1997.
Reported from Rules..................... 10/21/97 Pryce/Moakley
Rule Adopted 226-200.................... 10/22/97
H. Res. 271, H. Rept. 105-335............ H.R. 1534............... Private Property Rights Implementation
Act of 1997.
Reported from Rules..................... 10/21/97 McInnis/Frost
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 10/22/97
H. Res. 274, H. Rept. 105-336............ H.R. 2646............... Education Savings Act for Public and
Private Schools.
Reported from Rules..................... 10/22/97 Myrick/Frost
Rule Adopted 287-135.................... 10/23/97
H. Res. 277, H. Rept. 105-342............ H.R. 2107............... Conference Report on Department of the
Interior and Related Agencies
Appropriations Bill, 1998.
Reported from Rules..................... 10/23/97 Linder/Slaughter
Rule Adopted 217-216.................... 10/24/97
H. Res. 278, H. Rept. 105-343............ H.R. 1119............... Conference Report on National Defense
Authorization for Fiscal Year 1998.
Reported from Rules..................... 10/23/97 Solomon/Frost
Rule Adopted 353-59..................... 10/28/97
H. Res. 280, H. Rept. 105-345............ H.R. 1270, S. 104....... Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1997.
Reported from Rules..................... 10/24/97 Hastings/Hall
Laid on the table....................... 10/31/97
H. Res. 283, H. Rept. 105-354............ H.R. 1270, S. 104....... Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1997.
Reported from Rules..................... 10/28/97 Hastings/Hall
Rule Adopted 259-155.................... 10/29/97
H. Res. 284, H. Rept. 105-355............ H.R. 2493............... Forage Improvement Act of 1997.
Reported from Rules..................... 10/28/97 McInnis/Slaughter
Rule Adopted 277-139.................... 10/30/87
H. Res. 288, H. Rept. 105-357............ H.R. 2746, H.R. 2616.... Helping Empower Low-Income Parents
(HELP) Scholarships Amendments of 1997;
Charter Schools Amendments Act of 1997.
Reported from Rules..................... 10/29/97 Myrick/Hall
Previous Question 222-195............... 10/31/97
Rule Adopted 214-198.................... 10/31/97
H. Res. 302, H. Rept. 105-379............ H.R. 2358, H.R. 2195, H. Political Freedom in China Act;
Res. 188, H.R. 967, Tightening Prohibitions on Slave Labor
H.R. 2570, H.R. 2386, Imports; On Missile Proliferation; Free
H.R. 2605, H.R. 2647, the Clergy Act; Forced Abortion
H.R. 2232. Condemnation Act; Taiwan Missile
Defense Act; Communist China De-
Subsidization Act; Denial of Normal
Commercial Status to the Chinese
People's Liberation Army; Concerning
Radio Free Asia.
Reported from Rules..................... 11/4/97 Solomon/Hall
Agreed to Amendment Unanimous Consent... 11/5/97
Rule Adopted 237-184.................... 11/5/97
H. Res. 303, H. Rept. 105-380............ H.R. 2676............... Internal Revenue Service Restructuring
and Reform Act of 1997.
Reported from Rules..................... 11/4/97 Dreier/Frost
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 11/5/97
H. Res. 305, H. Rept. 105-383............ ........................ Waiving a Requirement of Clause 4(b) of
Rule XI With Respect to the Same Day
Consideration of Certain Resolutions
Reported by the Rules Committee and for
Other Purposes.
Reported from Rules..................... 11/5/97
Rule Adopted 219-195.................... 11/6/97 Linder/Slaughter
H. Res. 306, H. Rept. 105-384............ ........................ 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.
Reported from Rules..................... 11/5/97 Linder/Slaughter
Laid on the table....................... 11/9/97
H. Res. 309, H. Rept. 105-386............ H.R. 2621............... Reciprocal Trade Agreement Authorities
Act of 1997.
Reported from Rules..................... 11/6/97 Dreier/Moakley
Laid on the table....................... 4/1/98
H. Res. 311, H. Rept. 105-391............ ........................ Providing for the Consideration of
Certain Resolutions in Preparation for
the Adjournment of the First Session
Sine Die.
Reported from Rules..................... 11/7/97 Pryce/Slaughter
Rule Adopted 257-159.................... 11/9/97
H. Res. 314, H. Rept. 105-394............ ........................ 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.
Reported from Rules..................... 11/8/97
Agreed to Amendment Unanimous Consent... 11/9/97 Linder/Slaughter
Rule Adopted 213-193.................... 11/12/97
H. Res. 319, H. Rept. 105-400............ S. 738.................. Amtrak Reform and Authorization.
Reported from Rules..................... 11/9/97 Diaz-Balart/Moakley
Rule Adopted 324-72..................... 11/12/97
H. Res. 323, H. Rept. 105-402............ H.R. 2159............... Conference Report on Foreign Operations,
Export Financing, and Related Programs
for Fiscal Year Ending September 30,
1998, and for Other Purposes.
Reported from Rules..................... 11/12/97 Diaz-Balart/Hall
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 11/12/97
H. Res. 324, H. Rept. 105-403............ H.R. 2607............... District of Columbia Appropriations
Bill, 1998, With Senate Amendments.
Reported from Rules..................... 11/12/97 Myrick/Frost
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 11/12/97
H. Res. 326, H. Rept. 105-404............ ........................ Providing for an Exception From the
Limitation of Clause 6(d) of Rule X for
the Committee on Government Reform and
Oversight.
Reported from Rules..................... 11/12/97 Dreier/Slaughter
Previous Question 220-194............... 11/13/97
Rule Adopted 219-195.................... 11/13/97
H. Res. 330, H. Rept. 105-406............ H.R. 2267............... Conference Report on the Departments of
Commerce, the Judiciary, and Related
Agencies for Fiscal Year Ending
September 30, 1998, and for Other
Purposes.
Reported from Rules..................... 11/13/97 Goss/Hall
Rule Adopted 285-113.................... 11/13/97
H. Res. 344, H. Rept. 105-411............ H.R. 2625............... Ronald Reagan National Airport.
Reported from Rules..................... 2/3/98 Solomon/Moakley
Previous Question 227-189............... 2/4/98
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 2/4/98
H. Res. 345, H. Rept. 105-412............ H.J. Res. 107........... Concerning Attorneys' Fees, Costs, and
Sanctions Payable by the White House
Health Care Task Force.
Reported from Rules..................... 2/3/98 Goss/Moakley
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 2/4/98
H. Res. 348, H. Rept. 105-413............ H.R. 2846............... Prohibition on Federally Sponsored
National Testing.
Reported from Rules..................... 2/4/98 Linder/Frost
Previous Question 220-185............... 2/5/98
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 2/5/98
H. Res. 349, H. Rept. 105-414............ S. 1575................. Ronald Reagan Washington National
Airport.
Reported from Rules..................... 2/4/98 Solomon/Moakley
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 2/5/98
H. Res. 352, H. Rept. 105-415............ ........................ Providing for the Consideration of
Motions to Suspend the Rules.
Reported from Rules..................... 2/5/98 Solomon/Slaughter
Rule Adopted 217-191.................... 2/11/98
H. Res. 366, H. Rept. 105-419............ H.R. 2181............... Witness Protection and Interstate
Relocation Act of 1997.
Reported from Rules..................... 2/24/98 Diaz-Balart/Slaughter
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 2/25/98
H. Res. 367, H. Rept. 105-420............ H.R. 1544............... Federal Agency Compliance Act.
Reported from Rules..................... 2/24/98 McInnis/Moakley
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 2/25/98
H. Res. 368, H. Rept. 105-421............ H.R. 2460............... Wireless Telephone Protection Act.
Reported from Rules..................... 2/25/98 Pryce/Hall
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 2/26/98
H. Res. 376, H. Rept. 105-426............ H.R. 856................ United States-Puerto Rico Political
Status Act.
Reported from Rules..................... 3/3/98 Solomon/Moakley
Rule Adopted 370-41..................... 3/4/98
H. Res. 377, H. Rept. 105-427............ H.R. 2369............... Wireless Privacy Enhancement Act of
1998.
Reported from Rules..................... 3/4/98 Myrick/Frost
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 3/5/98
H. Res. 378, H. Rept. 105-428............ H.R. 3130............... Child Support Performance and Incentive
Act.
Reported from Rules..................... 3/4/98 Pryce/Hall
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 3/5/98
H. Res. 382, H. Rept. 105-430............ H.R. 992................ Tucker Act Shuffle Relief Act of 1997.
Reported from Rules..................... 3/10/98 Hastings/Frost
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 3/11/98
H. Res. 383, H. Rept. 105-431............ H.R. 1432............... African Growth and Opportunity Act.
Reported from Rules..................... 3/10/98 Linder/Moakley
Rule Adopted 227-190.................... 3/11/98
H. Res. 384, H. Rept. 105-433............ H.R. 2883............... Government Performance and Results Act
Technical Amendments of 1998.
Reported from Rules..................... 3/11/98 Pryce/Slaughter
Rule Adopted 412-0...................... 3/12/98
H. Res. 385, H. Rept. 105-434............ H.R. 1757............... Conference Report on Foreign Affairs
Reform and Restructuring Act.
Reported from Rules..................... 3/11/98 Solomon/Hall
Rule Adopted 234-172.................... 3/26/98
H. Res. 388, H. Rept. 105-449............ H.R. 2870............... Tropical Forest Conservation Act of
1998.
Reported from Rules..................... 3/17/98 Hastings/Hall
Rule Adopted 411-0...................... 3/19/98
H. Res. 390, H. Rept. 105-460............ H.R. 2589............... Copyright Term Extension Act.
Reported from Rules..................... 3/24/98 Diaz-Balart/Frost
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 3/25/98
H. Res. 391, H. Res. 105-461............. H.R. 2578............... To Extend the Visa Waiver Pilot Program.
Reported from Rules..................... 3/24/98 Myrick/Hall
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 3/25/98
H. Res. 393, H. Rept. 105-463............ H.R. 3246............... Fairness for Small Business and
Employees Act of 1998.
Reported from Rules..................... 3/25/98 Dreier/Moakley
Rule Adopted 220-185.................... 3/26/98
H. Res. 394, H. Rept. 105-464............ H.R. 2515............... Forest Recovery and Protection Act of
1998.
Reported from Rules..................... 3/25/98 Hastings/Slaughter
Rule Adopted Unanimous Consent.......... 3/26/98
H. Res. 396, H. Rept. 105-466............ H.R. 3310............... Small Business Paperwork Reduction Act
Amendments of 1998.
Reported from Rules..................... 3/25/98 McInnis/Slaughter
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 3/26/98
H. Res. 402, H. Rept. 105-473............ H.R. 3579............... Emergency Appropriations for Fiscal Year
Ending September 30, 1998, and for
Other Purposes.
Reported from Rules..................... 3/30/98 Goss/Hall
Rule Adopted 220-199.................... 3/31/98
H. Res. 403, H. Res. 105-474............. H.R. 10................. Financial Services Act of 1998.
Reported from Rules..................... 3/30/98 Solomon/Frost
Laid on the table....................... 4/1/98
H. Res. 405, H. Rept. 105-476............ H.R. 2400............... Building Efficient Surface
Transportation and Equity Act of 1998.
Reported from Rules..................... 3/31/98 Dreier/Moakley
Rule Adopted 357-61..................... 4/1/98
H. Res. 407, H. Rept. 105-488............ H.J. Res. 111........... Tax Limitation Constitutional Amendment
Reported from Rules..................... 4/21/98 Pryce/Moakley
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 4/22/98
H. Res. 408, H. Rept. 105-491............ H.R. 1252............... Judicial Reform Act of 1998.
Reported from Rules..................... 4/22/98 Goss/Hall
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 4/23/98
H. Res. 409, H. Rept. 105-497............ H.R. 3717............... To Prohibit the Expenditure of Federal
Funds for the Distribution of Needles
or Syringes for the Hypodermic
Injection of Illegal Drugs
Reported from Rules..................... 4/28/97 Solomon/Slaughter
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 4/29/98
H. Res. 410, H. Rept. 105-498............ H.R. 3546............... National Dialogue on Social Security Act
of 1998.
Reported from Rules..................... 4/28/97 Diaz-Balart/Slaughter
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 4/29/98
H. Res. 411, H. Rept. 105-499............ H.R. 6.................. Higher Education Amendments of 1998.
Reported from Rules..................... 4/28/98 Hastings/Hall
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 4/29/98
H. Res. 413, H. Rept. 105-501............ S. 1502................. District of Columbia Student Opportunity
Scholarship Act of 1997.
Reported from Rules..................... 4/29/98 Myrick/Frost
Rule Adopted 224-199.................... 4/30/98
H. Res. 414, H. Rept. 105-502............ ........................ Waiving a Requirement of Clause 4(b) of
Rule XI With Respect to the Same Day
Consideration of Certain Resolutions
Reported by the Rules Committee.
Reported from Rules..................... 4/29/98 McInnis/Hall
Rule Adopted 211-196.................... 4/30/98
H. Res. 416, H. Rept. 105-505............ H.R. 3579............... Conference Report on Emergency
Supplemental Appropriations For Fiscal
Year Ending September 30, 1998, and for
Other Purposes.
Reported from Rules..................... 4/30/98 Solomon/Hall
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 4/30/98
H. Res. 419, H. Rept. 105-507............ H.R. 1872............... Communications Satellite Competition and
Privatization Act of 1998.
Reported from Rules..................... 5/5/98 Dreier/Moakley
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 5/6/98
H. Res. 420, H. Rept. 105-511............ H.R. 3694............... Intelligence Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 1999.
Reported from Rules..................... 5/6/98 Goss/Slaughter
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 5/7/98
H. Res. 426, H. Rept. 105-529............ H.R. 3534............... Mandates Information Act of 1998.
Reported from Rules..................... 5/12/98 Dreier/Moakley
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 5/13/98
H. Res. 427, H. Rept. 105-530............ H.R. 512................ New Wildlife Refuge Authorization Act.
Reported from Rules..................... 5/12/98 McInnis/Slaughter
No action taken......................... ...........
H. Res. 428, H. Rept. 105-531............ H.R. 10................. Financial Services Act of 1998.
Reported from Rules..................... 5/12/98 Solomon/Frost
Rule Adopted 312-104.................... 5/13/98
H. Res. 430, H. Rept. 105-543............ H.R. 2431............... Freedom From Religious Persecution Act
of 1998.
Reported from Rules..................... 5/13/98 Diaz-Balart/Hall
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 5/14/98
H. Res. 435, H. Rept. 105-535............ H.R. 3616............... National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 1999.
Reported from Rules..................... 5/14/98 Solomon/Frost
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 5/19/98
H. Res. 436, H. Rept. 105-536............ H. Res. 432, H. Res. 433 Expressing the Sense of the House of
Representatives Concerning The
President's Assertions of Executive
Privilege; Calling Upon the President
of the United States to Urge Full
Cooperation by his Former Political
Appointees and Friends and their
Associates with Congressional
Investigations.
Reported from Rules..................... 5/14/98 Solomon/Moakley
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 5/21/98
H. Res. 441, H. Rept. 105-544............ H.R. 3616............... National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 1999.
Reported from Rules..................... 5/19/98 Solomon/Frost
Previous Question 281-134............... 5/20/98
Rule Adopted 304-108.................... 5/20/98
H. Res. 442, H. Rept. 105-545............ H.J. Res. 119, H. R. Joint Resolution Proposing an Amendment
2183. to the Constitution of the United
States to Limit Campaign Spending;
Bipartisan Campaign Integrity Act of
1997.
Reported from Rules..................... 5/20/98 Linder/Frost
Previous Question 208-190............... 5/21/98
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 5/21/98
H. Res. 445, H. Rept. 105-547............ ........................ Waiving a Requirement of Clause 4(b) of
Rule XI With Respect to the Same Day
Consideration of Certain Resolutions
Reported by the Rules Committee.
Reported from Rules..................... 5/21/98 McInnis/Moakley
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 5/22/98
H. Res. 446, H. Rept. 105-548............ S. 1150................. Conference Report on Agricultural
Research, Extension, and Education
Reform Act of 1998.
Reported from Rules..................... 5/21/98 Solomon/Hall
Agreed to Amendment Voice Vote.......... 5/22/98
Rule Defeated 120-289................... 5/22/98
H. Res. 449, H. Rept. 105-552............ H.R. 2400............... Conference Report On Transportation
Equity Act for the 21st Century.
Reported from Rules..................... 5/22/98 McInnis/Moakley
Rule Adopted 359-29..................... 5/22/98
H. Res. 450, H. Rept. 105-553............ H.R. 3433............... Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Act
of 1998.
Reported from Rules..................... 5/22/98 Myrick/Slaughter
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 6/3/98
H. Res. 453, H. Rept. 105-563............ H.J. Res. 78............ Proposing an Amendment to the
Constitution of the United States
Restoring Religious Freedom.
Reported from Rules..................... 6/3/98 Myrick/Frost
Rule Adopted 248-169.................... 6/4/98
H. Res. 454, H. Rept. 105-564............ H. Con. Res. 285........ Expressing a Sense of the Congress that
the President of the United States
Should Reconsider His Decision to be
Formally Received in Tiananmen Square
by the Government of the People's
Republic of China.
Reported from Rules..................... 6/3/98 Myrick/Hall
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 6/4/98
H. Res. 455, H. Rept. 105-565............ H. Con. Res. 284........ Concurrent Resolution on the Budget-
Fiscal Year 1999.
Reported from Rules..................... 6/3/98 Dreier/Moakley
Rule Adopted 216-197.................... 6/4/98
H. Res. 457, H. Rept. 105-566............ H.R. 2709............... Senate Amendments to H.R. 2709, Iran
Missile Proliferation Sanctions Act of
1997.
Reported from Rules..................... 6/4/98
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 6/9/98 Goss/Hall
H. Res. 458, H. Rept. 105-567............ H.R. 2183............... Bipartisan Campaign Integrity Act of
1997.
Reported from Rules..................... 6/4/98 Linder/Frost
Previous Question 221-194............... 6/18/98
Rule Adopted 221-189.................... 6/18/98
H. Res. 461, H. Rept. 105-572............ H.R. 2888............... Sales Incentive Act.
Reported from Rules..................... 6/9/98 Hastings/Moakley
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 6/10/98
H. Res. 462, H. Rept. 105-573............ H.R. 3150............... Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1998.
Reported from Rules..................... 6/9/98 Linder/Slaughter
Previous Question 236-183............... 6/10/98
Rule Adopted 251-172.................... 6/10/98
H. Res. 465, H. Rept. 105-576............ H.R. 3494............... Child Protection and Sexual Predator
Punishment Act of 1998.
Reported from Rules..................... 6/10/98 Pryce/Hall
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 6/11/98
H. Res. 471, H. Rept. 105-579............ H.R. 2646............... Conference Report on Education Savings
and School Excellence Act of 1998.
Reported from Rules..................... 6/16/98 Myrick/Slaughter
Rule Adopted 228-191.................... 6/17/98
H. Res. 472, H. Rept. 105-580............ H.R. 3097............... Tax Code Termination Act of 1998........
Reported from Rules..................... 6/16/98 Hastings/Frost
Previous Question 229-194............... 6/17/98
Rule Adopted 232-188.................... 6/17/98
H. Res. 476, H. Rept. 105-583............ H. Res. 463............. To Establish the Select Committee on U.
S. National Security and Military/
Commercial Concerns With the People's
Republic of China.
Reported from Rules..................... 6/16/98 Solomon/Frost
Previous Question 226-197............... 6/18/98
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 6/18/98
H. Res. 477, H. Rept. 105-585............ H.R. 4059............... Military Construction Appropriations
Bill, 1998.
Reported from Rules..................... 6/18/98 Diaz-Balart/Hall
Rule Adopted 231-178.................... 6/19/98
H. Res. 478, H. Rept. 105-586............ H.R. 4060............... Energy and Water Development
Appropriations Bill, 1999.
Reported from Rules..................... 6/18/98 Pryce/Moakley
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 6/19/98
H. Res. 482, H. Rept. 105-593............ H.R. 4101............... Department of Agriculture and Related
Agencies Appropriations for Fiscal Year
1999.
Reported from Rules..................... 6/22/98 Solomon/Hall
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 6/23/98
H. Res. 484, H. Rept. 105-596............ H.R. 4103............... Department of Defense Appropriations
Bill, 1999.
Reported from Rules..................... 6/23/98 Goss/Frost
Rule Adopted 221-201.................... 6/24/98
H. Res. 485, H. Rept. 105-597............ H.R. 4104............... Treasury, Postal, Service, and General
Government Appropriations Bill, 1999.
Reported from Rules..................... 6/23/98 McInnis/Moakley
Rule Defeated 125-291................... 6/25/98
H. Res. 489, H. Rept. 105-601............ H.R. 4112............... Legislative Branch Appropriations Bill,
1999.
Reported from Rules..................... 6/24/98 Pryce/Frost
Previous Question 222-194............... 6/25/98
Rule Adopted 228-188.................... 6/25/98
H. Res. 490, H. Rept. 105-602............ H.R. 2676............... Conference Report on Internal Revenue
Service Restructuring and Reform Act of
1998.
Reported from Rules..................... 6/24/98 Dreier/Hall
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 6/25/98
H. Res. 491, H. Rept. 105-603............ H. Con. Res. 297........ A Concurrent Resolution for the
Adjournment of the House and Senate for
the Independence Day District Work
Period.
Reported from Rules..................... 6/24/98 Diaz-Balart/Slaughter
Rule Adopted 225-188.................... 6/25/98
H. Res. 498, H. Rept. 105-622............ H.R. 4104............... Treasury, Postal Service, and General
Government Appropriations Bill, 1999.
Reported from Rules..................... 7/14/98 Goss/Slaughter
Previous Question 231-185............... 7/15/98
Rule Adopted 218-201.................... 7/15/98
H. Res. 499, H. Rept. 105-623............ H.R. 3682............... Child Custody Protection Act.
Reported from Rules..................... 7/14/98 Myrick/Slaughter
Previous Question 252-174............... 7/15/98
Rule Adopted 247-173.................... 7/15/98
H. Res. 500, H. Rept. 105-624............ H.R. 3267............... Sonny Bono Memorial Salton Sea
Reclamation Act.
Reported from Rules..................... 7/14/98 Dreier/Hall
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 7/15/98
H. Res. 501, H. Rept. 105-628............ H.R. 4194............... Departments of Veterans Affairs and
Housing and Urban Development, and
Independent Agencies Appropriations
Bill, 1999.
Reported from Rules..................... 7/15/98 Linder/Hall
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 7/16/98
H. Res. 504, H. Rept. 105-637............ H.R. 4193............... Department of the Interior and Related
Agencies Appropriations Bill, 1999.
Reported from Rules..................... 7/20/98 Hastings/Slaughter
Previous Question 223-196............... 7/21/98
Rule Adopted 224-191.................... 7/21/98
H. Res. 508, H. Rept. 105-641............ H.R. 4276............... Departments of Commerce, Justice, and
State, the Judiciary, and Related
Agencies Appropriations Bill, Fiscal
Year 1999.
Reported from Rules..................... 7/22/98 Linder/Frost
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 7/30/98
H. Res. 509, H. Rept. 105-643............ H.R. 4250............... Patient Protection Act of 1998.
Reported from Rules..................... 7/23/98 Goss/Frost
Rule Adopted 279-143.................... 7/24/98
H. Res. 510, H. Rept. 105-651............ H.R. 4328............... Department of Transportation and Related
Agencies Appropriations Bill, 1999.
Reported from Rules..................... 7/28/98 Dreier/Moakley
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 7/29/98
H. Res. 511, H. Rept. 105-652............ H.R. 629................ Conference Report on Texas Low-Level
Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact
Consent Act.
Reported from Rules..................... 7/28/98 Pryce/Slaughter
Rule Adopted 313-108.................... 7/29/98
H. Res. 513, H. Rept. 105-660............ H.R. 3736............... Workforce Improvement and Protection Act
of 1998.
Reported from Rules..................... 7/30/98 Dreier/Slaughter
Agreed to Amendment Voice Vote.......... 9/24/98
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 9/24/98
H. Res. 516, H. Rept. 105-675............ H.R. 3892............... English Language Fluency Act.
Reported from Rules..................... 8/4/98 Goss/Frost
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 9/10/98
H. Res. 517, H. Rept. 105-679............ H.R. 4380............... District of Columbia Appropriations
Bill, 1999.
Reported from Rules..................... 8/5/98 Myrick/Hall
Rule Adopted 220-204.................... 8/6/98
H. Res. 521, H. Rept. 105-698............ H.R. 2863............... Migratory Bird Treaty Reform Act of
1998.
Reported from Rules..................... 9/9/98 Diaz-Balart/Hall
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 9/10/98
H. Res. 522, H. Rept. 105-699............ H.R. 2538............... Guadalupe-Hidalgo Treaty Land Claims Act
of 1998.
Reported from Rules..................... 9/9/98 Hastings/Slaughter
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 9/10/98
H. Res. 535, H. Rept. 105-712............ H.R. 4006............... Lethal Drug Abuse Prevention Act of
1998.
Reported from Rules..................... 9/14/98 Linder/Hall
No action taken......................... ...........
H. Res. 537, H. Rept. 105-720............ H.R. 4300............... Western Hemisphere Drug Elimination Act.
Reported from Rules..................... 9/15/98 Myrick/Hall
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 9/16/98
H. Res. 538, H. Rept. 105-721............ H.R. 4550............... Drug Demand Reduction Act of 1998.
Reported from Rules..................... 9/15/98 McInnis/Frost
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 9/16/98
H. Res. 541, H. Rept. 105-724............ H.J. Res. 128........... Continuing Appropriations for the Fiscal
Year 1999, and for Other Purposes.
Reported from Rules..................... 9/16/98 Dreier/Moakley
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 9/17/98
H. Res. 542, H. Rept. 105-725............ H.R. 4569............... Foreign Operations, Export Financing,
and Related Programs Appropriations
Bill, 1999.
Reported from Rules..................... 9/16/98 Solomon/Hall
Rule Adopted 229-188.................... 9/17/98
H. Res. 543, H. Rept. 105-726............ H.R. 3248............... Dollars to the Classroom Act.
Reported from Rules..................... 9/16/98 Diaz-Balart/Slaughter
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 9/17/98
H. Res. 544, H. Rept. 105-729............ ........................ Providing for Consideration of Motions
to Suspend the Rules.
Reported from Rules..................... 9/17/98 McInnis/Moakley
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 9/18/98
H. Res. 549, H. Rept. 105-740............ H.R. 3616............... Conference Report on Strom Thurmond
National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 1999.
Reported from Rules..................... 9/23/98 Solomon/Frost
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 9/24/98
H. Res. 550, H. Rept. 105-741............ H.R. 4112............... Conference Report on Legislative Branch
Appropriations for Fiscal Year Ending
September 30, 1999, and for Other
Purposes.
Reported from Rules..................... 9/23/98 McInnis/Hall
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 9/24/98
H. Res. 551, H. Rept. 105-743............ H.R. 4618............... Agriculture Disaster and Market Loss
Assistance Act of 1998.
Reported from Rules..................... 9/24/98 Hastings/Slaughter
Laid on the table....................... 10/2/98
H. Res. 552, H. Rept. 105-744............ H.R. 4578, H.R. 4579.... Protect Social Security Account;
Taxpayer Relief Act of 1998.
Reported from Rules..................... 9/24/98 Solomon/Slaughter
Previous Question 219-202............... 9/25/98
Rule Adopted 215-208.................... 9/25/98
H. Res. 553, H. Rept. 105-745............ H.R. 2621............... Reciprocal Trade Agreement Authorities
Act of 1997.
Reported from Rules..................... 9/24/98 Dreier/Moakley
Previous Question 230-193............... 9/25/98
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 9/25/98
H. Res. 558, H. Rept. 105-754............ ........................ Waiving a Requirement of Clause 4(b) of
Rule XI With Respect to the Same Day
Consideration of Certain Resolutions
Reported by the Rules Committee.
Reported from Rules..................... 9/28/98 Hastings/Moakley
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 10/1/98
H. Res. 560, H. Rept. 105-758............ H.R. 3789............... Class Action Jurisdiction Act of 1998.
Reported from Rules..................... 10/1/98 Linder/Frost
No action taken......................... ...........
H. Res. 563, H. Rept. 105-761............ H.R. 4104............... Conference Report on Treasury, Postal
Service, and General Government
Appropriations Bill, 1999.
Reported from Rules..................... 10/1/98 McInnis/Moakley
Rule Defeated 106-294................... 10/1/98
H. Res. 564, H. Rept. 105-762............ H.R. 4274............... Departments of Labor, Health and Human
Services, and Education, and Related
Agencies Appropriations Bill, 1999.
Reported from Rules..................... 10/1/98 Dreier/Slaughter
Rule Adopted 216-200.................... 10/2/98
H. Res. 567, H. Rept. 105-764............ H.R. 4101............... Conference Report on Department of
Agriculture and Related Agencies
Appropriations for Fiscal Year 1999.
Reported from Rules..................... 10/2/98 Solomon/Hall
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 10/2/98
H. Res. 573, H. Rept. 105-776............ H.R. 4570............... Omnibus National Parks and Public Lands
Act of 1998.
Reported from Rules..................... 10/5/98 McInnis/Hall
Rule Adopted 225-198.................... 10/7/98
H. Res. 574, H. Rept. 105-777............ H.R. 4194............... Conference Report on Departments of
Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban
Development, and Independent Agencies
Appropriations Bill, 1999.
Reported from Rules..................... 10/5/98 Dreier/Moakley
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 10/6/98
H. Res. 575, H. Rept. 105-778............ ........................ Waiving a Requirement of Clause 4(b) of
Rule XI With Respect to the Same Day
Consideration of Certain Resolutions
Reported by the Rules Committee.
Reported from Rules..................... 10/5/98 Myrick/Moakley
Rule Adopted 218-206.................... 10/6/98
H. Res. 576, H. Rept. 105-779............ H.R. 4259............... Haskell Indian Nations University and
Southwestern Indian Polytechnic
Institute Administrative Systems Act of
1998.
Reported from Rules..................... 10/5/98 Hastings/Frost
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 10/6/98
H. Res. 579, H. Rept. 105-790............ H.R. 4104............... Conference Report on Treasury, Postal
Service, and General Government
Appropriations Bill, 1999.
Reported from Rules..................... 10/7/98 McInnis/Moakley
Rule Adopted 231-194.................... 10/7/98
H. Res. 580, H. Rept. 105-791............ 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.
Reported from Rules..................... 10/7/98 Diaz-Balart/Hall
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 10/8/98
H. Res. 584, H. Rept. 105-798............ H.R. 4274............... Departments of Labor, Health and Human
Services, and Education, and Related
Agencies Appropriations Bill, 1999.
Reported from Rules..................... 10/8/98 Dreier/Slaughter
Rule Adopted 214-209-1 present.......... 10/8/98
H. Res. 586, H. Rept. 105-799............ H.R. 3150............... Conference Report on Bankruptcy Reform
Act of 1998.
Reported from Rules..................... 10/8/98 Linder/Slaughter
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 10/9/98
H. Res. 588, H. Rept. 105-805............ H.R. 4761............... Uruguay Round Agreements Compliance Act
of 1998.
Reported from Rules..................... 10/9/98 Dreier/Moakley
Rule Adopted 243-179.................... 10/10/98
H. Res. 589, H. Rept. 105-806............ ........................ Waiving a Requirement of Clause 4(b) of
Rule XI With Respect to the Same Day
Consideration of Certain Resolutions
Reported by the Rules Committee.
Reported from Rules..................... 10/9/98 Solomon/Moakley
Rule Adopted Voice Vote................. 10/10/98
H. Res. 594, H. Rept. 105-818............ ........................ Providing for Consideration of Certain
Resolutions in Preparation for the
Adjournment of the Second Session Sine
Die.
Reported from Rules..................... 10/13/98 Solomon/Moakley
Rule Adopted Unanimous Consent.......... 10/20/98
H. Res. 604, H. Rept. 105-823............ S. 1132, S. 2133........ Bandelier National Monument
Administrative Improvement and
Watershed Protection Act of 1998; An
Act to Preserve the Cultural Resources
of the Route 66 Corridor and to
Authorize the Secretary of the Interior
to Provide Assistance.
Reported from Rules..................... 10/16/98 Dreier/Slaughter
Rule Adopted 229-189.................... 10/20/98
H. Res. 605, H. Rept. 105-826............ H.R. 4328............... Conference Report on Making Omnibus
Consolidated and Emergency Supplemental
Appropriations for Fiscal Year 1999.
Reported from Rules..................... 10/20/98 Solomon/Moakley
Rule Adopted 333-88..................... 10/20/98
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C. TABLE 3.--RESOLUTIONS REJECTED
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H. Res. 101............. H. Res. 91............. Committee Funding
Resolution for 105th
Congress.
H. Res. 146............. H. R. 1469............. Emergency
Supplemental
Appropriations Bill
for Fiscal Year
1997.
H. Res. 446............. S. 1150................ Conference Report on
Agricultural
Research, Extension,
and Education Reform
Act of 1998.
H. Res. 485............. H.R. 4104.............. Treasury, Postal,
Service, and General
Government
Appropriations Bill,
1999.
H. Res. 563............. H.R. 4104.............. Conference Report on
Treasury, Postal
Service, and General
Government
Appropriations Bill,
1999.
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D. TABLE 4.--RESOLUTIONS DISCHARGED
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E. TABLE 5.--RESOLUTIONS LAID ON THE TABLE
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H. Res. 161............. ....................... Waiving a Requirement
of Clause 4(b) of
Rule XI with Respect
to Consideration of
Certain Resolutions
From the Committee
on Rules.
H. Res. 162............. H.R. 1469.............. Conference Report on
Emergency
Appropriations for
Recovery from
Natural Disasters,
and for Overseas
Peacekeeping
Efforts.
H. Res. 165............. ....................... Waiving a Requirement
of Clause 4(b) of
Rule XI with Respect
to the Same Day
Consideration of
Certain Resolutions
Reported by the
Rules Committee.
H. Res. 185............. H.R. 2159.............. Foreign Operations,
Export Financing,
and Related Programs
Appropriations Bill,
1998.
H. Res. 199............. H.R. 2264.............. Departments of Labor,
Health and Human
Services, and
Education, and
Related Agencies
Appropriation Bill,
1998.
H. Res. 203............. ....................... Waiving Certain
Enrollment
Requirements with
Respect to Two
Specified Bills of
the One Hundred
Fifth Congress.
H. Res. 243............. H.R. 901............... American Land
Sovereignty
Protection Act.
H. Res. 257............. H.R. 901............... American Land
Sovereignty
Protection Act.
H. Res. 280............. H.R. 1270.............. Nuclear Waste Policy
Act of 1997.
H. Res. 306............. ....................... 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.
H. Res. 309............. H.R. 2621.............. Reciprocal Trade
Agreement
Authorities Act of
1997.
H. Res. 403............. H.R. 10................ Financial Services
Act of 1998.
H. Res. 551............. H.R. 4618.............. Agriculture Disaster
and Market Loss
Assistance Act of
1998.
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F. TABLE 6.--RESOLUTIONS PENDING
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H. Res. 427............. H.R. 512............... Class Action
Jurisdiction Act of
1998.
H. Res. 535............. H.R. 4006.............. Lethal Drug Abuse
Prevention Act of
1998.
H. Res. 560............. H.R. 3789.............. New Wildlife Refuge
Authorization Act.
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G. TABLE 7.--LIST OF ORIGINAL JURISDICTION REFERRALS
house resolutions
1. H. Res. 16: SPON-Rep. King; OFFICIAL TITLE: A resolution to
establish a Select Committee on POW and MIA Affairs.
2. H. Res. 18: SPON-Rep. Royce; OFFICIAL TITLE: A resolution
amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require the
reduction of section 602(b)(1) suballocations to reflect floor
amendments to general appropriation bills, and for other purposes.
3. H. Res. 20: SPON-Rep. Solomon; OFFICIAL TITLE: A resolution to
authorize and direct the Committee on Appropriations to create a new
Subcommittee on Veterans' Affairs.
4. H. Res. 23: SPON-Rep. Stearns; OFFICIAL TITLE: A resolution
repealing rule XLIX of the Rules of the House of Representatives
relating to the statutory limit on the public debt.
5. H. Res. 24: SPON-Rep. Stupak; OFFICIAL TITLE: A resolution
amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to reduce the number
of programs covered by each regular appropriation bill.
6. H. Res. 27: SPON-Rep. Campbell; OFFICIAL TITLE: A resolution
amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to allow each Member
to designate one bill introduced by such Member to be the subject of a
committee vote.
7. H. Res. 30: SPON-Rep. Smith; OFFICIAL TITLE: A resolution
repealing rule XLIX of the Rules of the House of Representatives
relating to the statutory limit on the public debt.
8. H. Res. 34: SPON-Rep. Waters; OFFICIAL TITLE: A resolution to
establish a Select Committee to Investigate CIA Involvement in Crack
Cocaine Sales to Fund Contras.
9. H. Res. 39: SPON-Rep. Skaggs; OFFICIAL TITLE: A resolution
amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to afford witnesses
greater freedom to provide information to House committees by
eliminating current administrative requirements.
10. H. Res. 41: SPON-Rep. Weldon; OFFICIAL TITLE: A resolution
amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish a
Citizens' Commission on Congressional Ethics, and for other purposes.
11. H. Res. 53: SPON-Rep. Maloney; OFFICIAL TITLE: A resolution
amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require that
committee reports accompanying reported bills and joint resolutions
contain a detailed analysis of the impact of the bill or joint
resolution on children.
12. H. Res. 61: SPON-Rep. Hamilton; OFFICIAL TITLE: A resolution to
provide for independent investigations and fact finding for ethics
investigations.
13. H. Res. 70: SPON-Rep. Millender-McDonald; OFFICIAL TITLE: A
resolution to establish a select committee to investigate CIA
involvement in the financing, distribution and promulgation of crack
cocaine and the use of any proceeds to support the Contras.
14. H. Res. 79: SPON-Rep. Burton; OFFICIAL TITLE: A resolution
amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to discourage
frivolous ethics complaints.
15. H. Res. 97: SPON-Rep. Rivers; OFFICIAL TITLE: A resolution
amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require that the
expenses of special-order speeches be paid from the Members
Representational Allowance of the Members making such speeches.
16. H. Res. 123: SPON-Rep. Morella; OFFICIAL TITLE: A resolution
amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to postpone final
House action on legislative branch appropriations for any fiscal year
until all other regular appropriations for that fiscal year are enacted
into law.
17. H. Res. 135: SPON-Rep. Weygand; OFFICIAL TITLE: A resolution to
amend the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit disabled
individuals who have access to the House floor to bring supporting
services.
18. H. Res. 141: SPON-Rep. Yates; OFFICIAL TITLE: A resolution
waiving clause 2(b) of rule XXII to permit introduction and
consideration of a certain bill.
19. H. Res. 156: SPON-Rep. Solomon; OFFICIAL TITLE: A resolution
relating to the disposition of Senate amendments to the concurrent
resolution (H. Con. Res. 84) establishing the congressional budget for
the United States Government for fiscal year 1998 and setting forth
appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 1999, 2000, 2001, and
2002.
20. H. Res. 167: SPON-Rep. Solomon; OFFICIAL TITLE: A resolution
providing special investigative authorities for the Committee on
Government Reform and Oversight.
21. H. Res. 168: SPON-Rep. Livingston; OFFICIAL TITLE: A resolution
to implement the recommendations of the bipartisan House Ethics Reform
Task Force.
22. H. Res. 169: SPON-Rep. Solomon; OFFICIAL TITLE: A resolution
providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1119) to authorize
appropriations for fiscal years 1998 and 1999 for military activities
of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths
for fiscal years 1998 and 1999, and for other purposes.
23. H. Res. 186: SPON-Rep. Fattah; OFFICIAL TITLE: A resolution
amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to allow proxy
voting in committees when a Member is engaged in official business in
the District of Columbia.
24. H. Res. 209: SPON-Rep. Fox; OFFICIAL TITLE: A resolution
amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to take away the
power of the Committee on Rules to report rules or orders waiving the
germaneness requirement.
25. H. Res. 229: SPON-Rep. Menendez; OFFICIAL TITLE: A resolution
amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to limit admission
of ex-Members of the House of Representatives to the House floor and
rooms reading thereto in certain instances where personal or pecuniary
interests are involved.
26. H. Res. 237: SPON-Rep. Woolsey; OFFICIAL TITLE: A resolution to
limit the access of lobbyists to the Hall of the House, and for other
purposes.
27. H. Res. 247: SPON-Rep. Blumenauer; OFFICIAL TITLE: A resolution
amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit smoking
in rooms and corridors leading to the House floor and in the Rayburn
room.
28. H. Res. 259: SPON-Rep. Baesler; OFFICIAL TITLE: A resolution
providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1366) amending the
Federal Elections Campaign Act of 1971 to reform the financing of
campaigns for election for Federal office, and for other purposes.
29. H. Res. 272: SPON-Rep. Baesler; OFFICIAL TITLE: A resolution
providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1366) amending the
Federal Elections Campaign Act of 1971 to reform the financing of
campaigns for election for Federal office, and for other purposes.
30. H. Res. 275: SPON-Rep. Ganske; OFFICIAL TITLE: A resolution to
amend the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit a committee
to vote to allow live media coverage of the testimony of a subpoenaed
witness.
31. H. Res. 298: SPON-Rep. Barr; OFFICIAL TITLE: A resolution
amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to repeal the rule
allowing subpoenaed witnesses to choose not to be photographed at
committee hearings.
32. H. Res. 301: SPON-Rep. Solomon; OFFICIAL TITLE: A resolution
amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to repeal the
exception to the requirement that public committee proceedings be open
to all media.
33. H. Res. 304: SPON-Rep. Barr; OFFICIAL TITLE: A resolution
directing the Committee on the Judiciary to undertake an inquiry into
whether grounds exist to impeach William Jefferson Clinton, the
President of the United States.
34. H. Res. 357: SPON-Rep. Forbes; OFFICIAL TITLE: A resolution
waiving clause 2(b) of rule XXII to permit introduction and
consideration of a joint resolution to designate November of each year
as National Child Cancer Awareness Month.
35. H. Res. 387: SPON-Rep. Hoyer; OFFICIAL TITLE: A resolution
prohibiting the payment of any amount from the reserve fund established
for unanticipated expenses of committees without the approval of the
House.
36. H. Res. 424: SPON-Rep. Hamilton; OFFICIAL TITLE: A resolution
requiring members, officers, and employees of the House of
Representatives to submit reports on travel to the Clerk of the House
which include information on the source of funds used to pay for such
travel, and for other purposes.
37. H. Res. 456: SPON-Rep. Barton; OFFICIAL TITLE: A resolution
amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to provide for
mandatory drug testing of Members, officers, and employees of the House
of Representatives.
38. H. Res. 463: SPON-Rep. Solomon; OFFICIAL TITLE: A resolution to
establish the Select Committee on U.S. National Security and Military/
Commercial Concerns With the People's Republic of China.
39. H. Res. 464: SPON-Rep. Norton; OFFICIAL TITLE: A resolution
amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to provide a vote in
the Committee of the Whole to the Delegate to the House from the
District of Columbia.
40. H. Res. 467: SPON-Rep. Maloney; OFFICIAL TITLE: A resolution
providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 3526) to reform the
financing of Federal elections.
41. H. Res. 468: SPON-Rep. Maloney; OFFICIAL TITLE: A resolution
providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 2183) to amend
the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to reform the financing of
campaigns for elections for Federal office, and for other purposes.
42. H. Res. 473: SPON-Rep. Obey; OFFICIAL TITLE: A resolution
providing for consideration of H.R. 3580.
43. H. Res. 486: SPON-Rep. Ganske; OFFICIAL TITLE: A resolution
providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3605) to amend the Public
Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of
1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to protect consumers in
managed care plans and other health coverage.
44. H. Res. 488: SPON-Rep. Traficant; OFFICIAL TITLE: A resolution
amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require a two-
thirds vote on any bill or joint resolution that, pursuant to fast-
track procedures, would implement any trade agreement.
45. H. Res. 496: SPON-Rep. Tiahrt; OFFICIAL TITLE: A resolution
amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require a three-
fifths vote to increase the minimum wage.
46. H. Res. 497: SPON-Rep. Traficant; OFFICIAL TITLE: A resolution
amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require a two-
thirds vote on any bill or joint resolution that either authorizes the
President to enter into a trade agreement that is implemented pursuant
to fast-track procedures or that implements a trade agreement pursuant
to such procedures.
47. H. Res. 503: SPON-Rep. Barton; OFFICIAL TITLE: A resolution
amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to provide for
mandatory drug testing of Members, officers, and employees of the House
of Representatives.
48. H. Res. 507: SPON-Rep. Goodling; OFFICIAL TITLE: A resolution
providing special investigative authority for the Committee on
Education and the Workforce.
49. H. Res. 525: SPON-Rep. Solomon; OFFICIAL TITLE: A resolution
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.
50. H. Res. 528: SPON-Rep. Deutsch; OFFICIAL TITLE: A resolution
ordering the immediate printing of the entire communication received on
September 9, 1998, from an independent counsel.
51. H. Res. 529: SPON-Rep. Nadler; OFFICIAL TITLE: A resolution to
amend the Rules of the House of Representatives to require a bill or
joint resolution which amends a law to show the change in the law made
by the amendment, and for other purposes.
52. H. Res. 546: SPON-Rep. Condit; OFFICIAL TITLE: A resolution
ordering the immediate printing of the entire communication received on
September 9, 1998, from an independent counsel.
53. H. Res. 582: SPON-Rep. Hastings; OFFICIAL TITLE: A resolution
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.
54. H. Res. 600: SPON-Rep. Royce; OFFICIAL TITLE: A resolution
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.
house bills
1. H.R. 75: SPON-Rep. McCarthy; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to establish
the National Commission on the Long-Term Solvency of the Medicare
Program.
2. H.R. 78: SPON-Rep. Regula; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to assess the
impact of the NAFTA, to require further negotiation of certain
provisions of the NAFTA, to establish a commission to review the
dispute settlement reports of the World Trade Organization, and for
other purposes.
3. H.R. 99: SPON-Rep. White; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to establish a
temporary commission to recommend reforms in the laws relating to
elections for Federal office.
4. H.R. 113: SPON-Rep. Condit; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to amend
chapter 11 of title 31, United States Code, to require that each
President's budget submission to Congress include a detailed plan to
achieve a balanced Federal budget, and for other purposes.
5. H.R. 114: SPON-Rep. Condit; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to require
the President to submit to the Congress each year an integrated
justification for United States foreign assistance programs, and for
other purposes.
6. H.R. 126: SPON-Rep. Crapo; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to establish
procedures to provide for a deficit reduction lock-box and related
downward adjustment of discretionary spending limits.
7. H.R. 141: SPON-Rep. Dingell; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to establish
the Select Commission to Advise on Reforming Elections to issue
recommendations for the reform of laws governing the financing of
campaigns for election for Federal office, to establish expedited
procedures for the consideration of legislation implementing the
recommendations, and for other purposes.
8. H.R. 170: SPON-Rep. Franks; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to establish
a temporary commission to recommend reforms in the laws relating to
elections for Federal office.
9. H.R. 178: SPON-Rep. Gilman; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to provide
for adherence with the MacBride Principles of Economic Justice by
United States persons doing business in Northern Ireland, and for other
purposes.
10. H.R. 243: SPON-Rep. Obey; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to amend the
Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide for expenditure
limitations and public financing for House of Representatives general
elections, and for other purposes.
11. H.R. 272: SPON-Rep. Royce; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to amend the
Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to prohibit
the consideration of retroactive tax increases.
12. H.R. 335: SPON-Rep. Solomon; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to
establish the Commission on the Future for America's Veterans.
13. H.R. 352: SPON-Rep. Stupak; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to provide
for return of excess amounts from official allowances of Members of the
House of Representatives to the Treasury for deficit reduction.
14. H.R. 397: SPON-Rep. Bentsen; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to require
that the President transmit to Congress, that the congressional Budget
Committees report, and that the Congress consider a balanced budget for
each fiscal year.
15. H.R. 403: SPON-Rep. Bilirakis; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to
modify the provision of law which provides a permanent appropriation
for the compensation of Members of Congress, and for other purposes.
16. H.R. 406: SPON-Rep. English; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to
establish the Independent Commission on Medicare to make
recommendations on how to best match the structure of the Medicare
program with the funding made available for the program by Congress, to
provide for expedited consideration in Congress of the Commission's
recommendations, and to establish a default process for meeting
Congressional spending targets for the Medicare program if Congress
rejects the Commission's recommendations.
17. H.R. 419: SPON-Rep. Maloney; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to
establish a temporary commission to recommend reforms in the laws
relating to elections for Federal office.
18. H.R. 425: SPON-Rep. Myrick; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to amend
title 18, United States Code, to punish false statements during debate
on the floor of either House of Congress.
19. H.R. 436: SPON-Rep. Sanford; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to
eliminate certain benefits for Members of Congress.
20. H.R. 441: SPON-Rep. Sensenbrenner; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to
repeal the Impoundment Control Act of 1974.
21. H.R. 457: SPON-Rep. Castle; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to amend
the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to provide for budgeting for
emergencies through the establishment of a budget reserve account, and
for other purposes.
22. H.R. 600: SPON-Rep. Farr; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to amend the
Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to reform the financing of
Federal election campaigns, and for other purposes.
23. H.R. 856: SPON-Rep. Young; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to provide a
process leading to full self-government for Puerto Rico.
24. H.R. 898: SPON-Rep. Visclosky; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to
achieve a balanced Federal budget by fiscal year 2002 and each year
thereafter, achieve significant deficit reduction in fiscal year 1998
and each year through 2002, establish a Board of Estimates, require the
President's budget and the congressional budget process to meet
specified deficit reduction and balance requirements, enforce those
requirements through a multiyear congressional budget process and, if
necessary, sequestration, and for other purposes.
25. H.R. 957: SPON-Rep. Shays; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to abolish
the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct in the House of
Representatives, establish an Independent Commission on House Ethics,
and provide for the transfer of the duties and functions of the
Committee to the Independent Commission.
26. H.R. 1010: SPON-Rep. Condit; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to improve
congressional deliberation on proposed Federal private sector mandates,
and for other purposes.
27. H.R. 1036: SPON-Rep. Hayworth; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to
require Congress and the President to fulfill their Constitutional duty
to take personal responsibility for Federal laws.
28. H.R. 1040: SPON-Rep. Armey; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to promote
freedom, fairness, and economic opportunity for families by reducing
the power and reach of the Federal establishment.
29. H.R. 1050: SPON-Rep. Dellums; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to
establish a living wage, jobs for all policy by instituting overall
planning to develop those living wage job opportunities essential to
fulfillment of basic rights and responsibilities in a healthy
democratic society; by facilitating conversion from unneeded military
programs to civilian activities that meet important human needs; by
producing a Federal capital budget through appropriate distinctions
between operating and investment outlays; and by reducing poverty,
violence, and the undue concentration of income, wealth, and power, and
for other purposes.
30. H.R. 1140: SPON-Rep. Gephardt; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to
require prior congressional approval before the United States supports
the admission of the People's Republic of China into the World Trade
Organization, and to provide for the withdrawal of the United States
from the World Trade Organization if China is accepted into the WTO
without the support of the United States.
31. H.R. 1172: SPON-Rep. Kasich; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to
prohibit the use of funds appropriated to the Department of Defense or
any other Federal department or agency from being used for the
deployment on the ground of United States Armed Forces in the territory
of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina after September 30, 1997, and
for other purposes.
32. H.R. 1209: SPON-Rep. Waxman; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to provide
for the defense of the environment, and for other purposes.
33. H.R. 1210: SPON-Rep. Wolf; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to provide
an equitable process for strengthening the passenger rail service
network of Amtrak through the timely closure and realignment of routes
with low economic performance.
34. H.R. 1235: SPON-Rep. Dickey; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to
establish a Corporate Welfare Reduction Commission, and for other
purposes.
35. H.R. 1295: SPON-Rep. Klug; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to establish
a Commission to make recommendations for the reconfiguration,
corporatization, privatization, and consolidation of Department of
Energy National Energy Laboratories, and for other purposes.
36. H.R. 1321: SPON-Rep. Skaggs; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to amend
the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to provide
for the expedited consideration of certain proposed rescissions of
budget authority.
37. H.R. 1372: SPON-Rep. Cox; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to amend the
Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to reform the
budget process, and for other purposes.
38. H.R. 1404: SPON-Rep. Waxman; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to provide
for the defense of the environment, and for other purposes.
39. H.R. 1577: SPON-Rep. Tiahrt; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to abolish
the Department of Energy.
40. H.R. 1588: SPON-Rep. Snowbarger; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to
prohibit the payment of any arrearages for prior years in the assessed
contributions of the United States to the United Nations until certain
reforms in the United Nations have been implemented and a certification
of such reforms has been approved by the Congress.
41. H.R. 1591: SPON-Rep. Smith; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to ensure
congressional approval of the amount of compliance costs imposed on the
private sector by regulations issued under new or reauthorized Federal
laws.
42. H.R. 1611: SPON-Rep. Petri; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to provide
for the establishment and maintenance of personal social security
investment accounts under the Social Security system.
43. H.R. 1614: SPON-Rep. White; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to establish
the Independent Commission on Campaign Finance Reform to recommend
reforms in the laws relating to the financing of political activity.
44. H.R. 1685: SPON-Rep. Wolf; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to establish
an Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring, to provide for the
imposition of sanctions against countries engaged in a pattern of
religious persecution, and for other purposes.
45. H.R. 1913: SPON-Rep. Doggett; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to require
reauthorizations of budget authority for Government programs at least
every 10 years, to provide for review of Government programs at least
every 10 years, and for other purposes.
46. H.R. 2003: SPON-Rep. Barton; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to reform
the budget process and enforce the bipartisan balanced budget agreement
of 1997.
47. H.R. 2037: SPON-Rep. Smith; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to amend the
Congressional Budget Act of 1974 and the Balanced Budget and Emergency
Deficit Control Act of 1985 to enforce the bipartisan budget agreement.
48. H.R. 2061: SPON-Rep. Hoekstra; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to
provide that the voters of the United States be given the right,
through advisory voter initiative, to propose the enactment and repeal
of Federal laws in a national election.
49. H.R. 2137: SPON-Rep. Fox; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to require the
review of all Federal departments and agencies and their programs, and
for other purposes.
50. H.R. 2191: SPON-Rep. Neumann; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to amend
the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 regarding procedures for budget
resolutions and to amend title 31, United States Code, to direct
repayment of the public debt.
51. H.R. 2230: SPON-Rep. Pitts; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to amend the
Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to establish a point of order that
precludes raising revenues to enforce the bipartisan budget agreement
if there is a revenue shortfall in any of fiscal years 1998 through
2002.
52. H.R. 2292: SPON-Rep. Portman; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to
restructure the Internal Revenue Service, and for other purposes.
53. H.R. 2329: SPON-Rep. Crane; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to establish
The National Dividend Plan by reforming the budget process, and by
amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to eliminate the double tax
on dividends, to allocate corporate income tax revenues for payments to
qualified registered voters, and for other purposes.
54. H.R. 2431: SPON-Rep. Wolf; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to establish
an Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring, to provide for the
imposition of sanctions against countries engaged in a pattern of
religious persecution, and for other purposes.
55. H.R. 2621: SPON-Rep. Archer; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to extend
trade authorities procedures with respect to reciprocal trade
agreements, and for other purposes.
56. H.R. 2629: SPON-Rep. Matsui; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to
establish objectives for negotiating and procedures for implementing
certain trade agreements.
57. H.R. 2649: SPON-Rep. Skaggs; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to repeal
the Line Item Veto Act and to amend the Congressional Budget and
Impoundment Control Act to provide for the expedited consideration of
certain proposed rescissions of budget authority.
58. H.R. 2650: SPON-Rep. Skaggs; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to repeal
the Line Item Veto Act of 1996.
59. H.R. 2676: SPON-Rep. Archer; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to amend
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restructure and reform the
Internal Revenue Service, and for other purposes.
60. H.R. 2685: SPON-Rep. Snowbarger; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to
amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an individual taxpayer
to elect a flat alternative individual return tax as an alternative to
the current Internal Revenue Code.
61. H.R. 2768: SPON-Rep. Sanford; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to provide
for the retirement of all Americans.
62. H.R. 2825: SPON-Rep. Sanford; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to
establish procedures to ensure a balanced Federal budget by fiscal year
2002 and to create a Social Security reform reserve fund to revenues
generated by economic growth.
63. H.R. 2956: SPON-Rep. Luther; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to provide
for a biennial budget process and a biennial appropriations process and
to enhance oversight and the performance of the Federal Government.
64. H.R. 3045: SPON-Rep. Kasich; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to empower
States with authority for most taxing and spending for highway programs
and mass transit programs, and for other purposes.
65. H.R. 3091: SPON-Rep. Andrews; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to amend
the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to require a two-thirds vote on
the passage of legislation that repeals, increases, or waives the
discretionary spending limit or repeals or waives the pay-as-you-go
provisions of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of
1985 if the current year budget was not in surplus or the budget for
the fiscal year immediately preceding such year was not in surplus.
66. H.R. 3502: SPON-Rep. White; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to establish
the Independent Commission on Campaign Finance Reform to recommend
reforms in the laws relating to the financing of political activity.
67. H.R. 3529: SPON-Rep. Chabot; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to
establish a national policy against State and local interference with
interstate commerce on the Internet or online services, and to excise
congressional jurisdiction over interstate commerce by establishing a
moratorium on the imposition of exactions that would interfere with the
free flow of commerce via the Internet, and for other purposes.
68. H.R. 3534: SPON-Rep. Condit; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to improve
congressional deliberation on proposed Federal private sector mandates,
and for other purposes.
69. H.R. 3620: SPON-Rep. Gephardt; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to amend
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce individual income tax
rates, simplify the tax code, eliminate the marriage penalty, provide
for return-free filing of income taxes, prohibit income tax rates from
increasing without a national referendum, eliminate corporate welfare,
and for other purposes.
70. H.R. 3741: SPON-Rep. Lipinski; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to amend
title 49, United States Code, to require congressional approval of
civil aviation agreements.
71. H.R. 3806: SPON-Rep. Wolf; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to establish
an Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring, to provide for the
imposition of sanctions against countries engaged in a pattern of
religious persecution, and for other purposes.
72. H.R. 3832: SPON-Rep. Andrews; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to protect
the Social Security system and to amend the Congressional Budget Act of
1974 to require a two-thirds vote for legislation that changes the
discretionary spending limits or the pay-as-you-go provisions of the
Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 if the budget
for the current year(or immediately preceding year) was not in surplus.
73. H.R. 3849: SPON-Rep. Cox; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to amend the
Communications Act of 1934 to establish a national policy against
Federal and State regulation of Internet access and online services,
and to exercise congressional jurisdiction over interstate and foreign
commerce by establishing a moratorium on the imposition of exactions
that would interfere with the free flow of commerce conducted over the
Internet, and for other purposes.
74. H.R. 3851: SPON-Rep. Obey; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to amend the
Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide for expenditure
limitations and public financing for House of Representatives general
elections, and for other purposes.
75. H.R. 3852: SPON-Rep. Obey; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to amend the
Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide for public financing
for House of Representatives general elections for candidates who
voluntarily limit expenditures, and for other purposes.
76. H.R. 3920: SPON-Rep. Norton; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to amend
the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to eliminate Congressional
review of newly-passed District laws, to provide the District of
Columbia with autonomy over its budgets, and for other purposes.
77. H.R. 4055: SPON-Rep. Norton; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to amend
the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to eliminate Congressional
review of newly-passed District laws.
78. H.R. 4085: SPON-Rep. Smith; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to require
congressional approval of proposed rules designated by the Congress to
be significant.
79. H.R. 4096: SPON-Rep. Gekas; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to amend
title 5, United States Code, to provide for Congressional review of
rules establishing or increasing taxes.
80. H.R. 4105: SPON-Rep. Cox; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to establish a
national policy against State and local interference with interstate
commerce on the Internet, to exercise congressional jurisdiction over
interstate commerce by establishing a moratorium on the imposition of
exactions that would interfere with the free flow of commerce via the
Internet, to establish a national policy against federal and state
regulation of Internet access and online services, and for other
purposes.
81. H.R. 4174: SPON-Rep. Kasich; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to amend
the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to provide
for the expedited consideration of certain proposed rescissions of
budget authority.
82. H.R. 4237: SPON-Rep. Norton; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to amend
the District of Columbia Convention Center and Sports Arena
Authorization Act of 1995 to revise the revenues and activities covered
under such Act, and for other purposes.
83. H.R. 4256: SPON-Rep. Kolbe; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to amend
title II of the Social Security Act to provide for individual security
accounts funded by employee and employer Social Security payroll
deductions, to extend the solvency of the old-age, survivors, and
disability insurance program, and for other purposes.
84. H.R. 4306: SPON-Rep. Sanford; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to
eliminate the spending cap adjustments for International Monetary Fund
funding increases.
85. H.R. 4343: SPON-Rep. Moakley; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to amend
the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 regarding the application of
points of order to unreported measures in the House of Representatives.
86. H.R. 4452: SPON-Rep. Campbell; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill requiring
the Congressional Budget Office and the Joint Committee on Taxation to
use dynamic economic modeling in addition to static economic modeling
in the preparation of budgetary estimates of proposed changes in
Federal revenue law.
87. H.R. 4607: SPON-Rep. Boswell; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to extend
trade authorities procedures with respect to reciprocal trade
agreements, and for other purposes.
88. H.R. 4620: SPON-Rep. Horn; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to establish
a Federal Commission on Statistical Policy to study the reorganization
of the Federal statistical system, to provide uniform safeguards for
the confidentiality of information acquired for exclusively statistical
purposes, and to improve the efficiency of Federal statistical programs
and the quality of Federal statistics by permitting limited sharing of
records among designated agencies for statistical purposes under strong
safeguards.
89. H.R. 4824: SPON-Rep. Kolbe; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to amend
title II of the Social Security Act to provide for individual security
accounts funded by employee and employer social security payroll
deductions, to extend the solvency of the old-age, survivors, and
disability insurance program, and for other purposes.
90. H.R. 4837: SPON-Rep. Nussle; OFFICIAL TITLE: A bill to amend
the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to provide for joint resolutions
on the budget, reserve funds for emergency spending, strengthened
enforcement of budgetary decisions, increased accountability for
Federal spending, accrual budgeting for Federal insurance programs,
mitigation of the bias in the budget process toward higher spending,
modifications in paygo requirements when there is an on-budget surplus,
and for other purposes.
house joint resolutions
1. H.J. Res. 112: SPON-Rep. Kolbe; OFFICIAL TITLE: A joint
resolution establishing the Joint Committee on Social Security Reform.
house concurrent resolutions
1. H. Con. Res. 26: SPON-Rep. Shimkus; OFFICIAL TITLE: A concurrent
resolution relating to the treatment of Social Security under any
constitutional amendment requiring a balanced budget.
VIII. PUBLICATIONS
A. Committee Prints
1. Committee on Rules Legislative Calendar. First Session.
One Hundred Fifth Congress.
2. Rules of the Committee on Rules. One Hundred Fifth
Congress, 1997-1998.
3. Rules Adopted by the Committees of the House of
Representatives. One Hundred Fifth Congress, 1997-1998.
Committee Print.
4. The Use and Application of the Line Item Veto. (January
2, 1997). Committee Print.
5. Report of The Ethics Reform Task Force on H. Res. 168,
Recommending Revisions to the Rules of the House and the Rules
of the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct. One Hundred
Fifth Congress. (June 17, 1997). Committee Print.
6. Hearing before the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 167,
Providing Special Investigative Authorities for the Committee
on Government Reform and Oversight. One Hundred Fifth Congress.
(June 18, 1997).
7. Hearing before the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 168, To
Implement the Recommendations of the Bipartisan House Ethics
Task Force. One Hundred Fifth Congress. (September 17, 1997).
8. Briefing on the Congressional Budget Process before the
Subcommittee on Legislative and Budget Process. One Hundred
Fifth Congress. (September 27, 1997). Committee Print.
9. Hearing before the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 298, A
Resolution Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives
to Repeal the Rule Allowing Subpoenaed Witnesses to Choose Not
to be Photographed at Committee Hearings. One Hundred Fifth
Congress. (November 4, 1997).
10. Hearing before the Subcommittee on Legislative and
Budget Process on The Line Item Veto After One Year: The
Process and Its Implementation. (March 11 and 12, 1998).
11. Hearing before the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 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. One Hundred
Fifth Congress. (September 10, 1998).
12. Hearing before the Committee on Rules on ``An Open Day
Hearing for Members to Testify on Proposals to Amend the Rules
of the House of Representatives.'' (September 17, 1998).
13. Committee on Rules Legislative Calendar. Final
Calendar. One Hundred Fifth Congress.
14. Survey of Activities of the House Committee on Rules,
One Hundred Fifth Congress, 1997-1998. Report 105-840 2d
Session.
ADDITIONAL VIEWS-
While the Republican majority has not made in the 105th
Congress the sort of promises and claims that it made with
regard to open and unrestricted rules during the 104th, we
believe that they have still fallen far short of their original
goals and expectations. On January 5, 1995, Chairman Solomon
said, ``I have been instructed by our new Speaker Gingrich * *
* He has instructed me to try to have open rules and fair rules
be the norm of this Congress * * * 70 percent of the rules in
the 103rd were restricted or closed rules. We are going to try
to turn that around * * * I am going to pledge to try to turn
this around: Instead of having 70 percent closed rules and
restricted rules, we are going to have 70 percent open and
unrestricted rules, if we possibly can.'' (January 5, 1995,
Congressional Record, H134, H135, H137)-
Using the same definition for open, restrictive, and
closed, we have found that the Republican majority failed to
meet this goal in the 105th Congress by even larger margins
than in the 104th Congress. In the 104th Congress fewer than 45
percent of the rules were open. In the 105th Congress only 36
percent of the rules were open. -
The following is a chart that documents the resolutions
reported from the Rules Committee during the 105th Congress.
The chart excludes standard conference reports and general
procedural rules (i.e. providing for suspension days, waiving
two-thirds on same day rules).
FLOOR PROCEDURE IN THE 105TH CONGRESS; COMPILED BY THE RULES COMMITTEE DEMOCRATS
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Process used for floor
Bill No. Title Resolution No. consideration- Amendments in order
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105TH CONGRESS--1ST SESSION
H.J. Res. 2........... Congressional H. Res. 47............ Restrictive; 2 hours 9R; 1D; 1Bipartisan
Term Limits of general debate;
Amendment. makes in order only
the 11 amendments
printed in the
report; amendments
considered under
Queen of the Hill. 9
amends (10 min each)
2 amends (30 min
each).
H.R. 581.............. Family Planning H. Res. 46............ Closed; makes in order 1R
Facilitation and the Smith (NJ)
Abortion Funding amendment.
Restriction Act
of 1997** NR.
H.R. 852.............. Paperwork H. Res. 88............ Open; Pre-printing N/A
Elimination Act gets priority.
of 1997.
H. Res. 89............ Requesting the H. Res. 90............ Closed; Provides for N/A
President submit consideration of the
a Balanced bill in the House; 2
Budget. hrs of general
debate; one motion to
recommit which may
contain instructions
if offered by the
Minority Leader or
his designee; 5 min.
on each side.
H.R. 412.............. Oroville-Tonasket H. Res. 94............ Open; makes in order a N/A
Lake Settlement committee substitute
Agreement. in order as original
text.
H.J. Res. 58.......... Disapproval of H. Res. 95............ Restrictive; provides 1R
Determination of for consideration of
President the bill in the
Regarding Mexico. House; 2 hrs of
debate; waives all
points of order
against the committee
amendment printed in
the joint resolution;
makes in order an
amendment printed in
the report (Hastert
20 min.); waives all
points of order
against the amendment
in the report. **PQ.
H. Res. 99............ The Working H. Res. 99............ Restrictive; makes in 3R; 2D
Families order the committee
Flexibility Act substitute as
of 1997. original text; makes
in order only 5
amendments printed in
the report; ( 3
Goodlings 10 min
each); (Owens 10
min)(Miller
substitute 60 min);
allows Goodlings to
be en blocked.
H.R. 1122............. Partial Birth H. Res. 100........... Closed; Provides for N/A
Abortion. consideration in the
House of H.R. 1122; 2
hours of general
debate. **NR.
H. Res. 91 (1st rule). Committee Funding H. Res. 101........... Restrictive; self 1R
Rule Defeated* Resolution. executes the House
Oversight substitute
printed in the
resolution as
original text;
provides for
consideration in the
House; makes in order
only the Thomas
amendment (30 min).
H. Res. 91 (2nd rule). Committee Funding H. Res. 105........... Restrictive; self N/A
Resolution. executes the House
Oversight substitute
(H. Res. 102) printed
in the resolution as
original text this
also contained the
Thomas amendment.
H.J. Res. 62.......... Tax Limitation H. Res. 113........... Restrictive; Provides 1D
Constitutional for consideration in
Amendment. the House; self-
executes the McCollum
amendment; makes in
order an amendment if
offered by the
Minority Leader or
his designee (1 hr).
H.R. 400.............. 21st Century H. Res. 116........... Open; waives all N/A
Patent System points of order
Improvement Act. against the bill;
makes in order the
committee substitute
as original text as
modified by amendment
in section 2 of the
rule; waives all
points of order
against the
substitute as
modified; Pre-
printing gets
priority.
H.R. 1271............. The FAA RE&D H. Res. 125........... Open; waives section N/A
Authorization 306 of the Budget Act
Act. against the committee
amendment and the
bill; makes in order
the committee
amendment as original
text; Pre-printing
gets priority.
H.R. 1273............. NSF Authorization H. Res. 126........... Open; makes in order N/A
the committee
amendment as base
text; Pre-printing
gets priority.
H.R. 1274............. NIST H. Res. 127........... Open; waives cl N/A
Authorization. 2(l)(6) of rule XI
against the bill;
makes in order the
committee amendment
as base text; Pre-
printing gets
priority.
H.R. 1275............. NASA H. Res. 128........... Open; waives cl N/A
Authorization. 2(l)(6) of rule XI
against the bill;
makes in order the
committee amendment
as base text; Pre-
printing gets
priority.
H.R. 2................ Housing H. Res. 133........... Open; waives cl N/A
Opportunity & 2(l)(6) of rule XI
Responsibility and cl 7(b) of rule
Act of 1997. XIII against the
bill's consideration;
makes in order a
committee amendment
as original text and
waives cl 5(a) of
rule XXI against the
amendment; makes in
order an amendment
printed in the April
29, 1997 Record if
offered by Lazio (10
min); if adopted it
is considered as base
text; Pre-printing
gets priority.
H.R. 867.............. The Adoption H. Res. 134........... Open; waives cl N/A
Promotion Act of 2(l)(6) of rule XI
1997. and sections 303(a)
and 308(a) of the CBA
against the bill's
consideration; makes
in order a Ways &
Means substitute in
order as original
text; waives cl 7 of
rule XVI and sections
303(a) and 306 of the
CBA against the
substitute; Pre-
printing gets
priority.
H. Res. 129........... The Committee H. Res. 136........... Closed; provides for N/A
Funding consideration in the
Resolution. House; waives all
points of order.
H.R. 478.............. Flood Prevention H. Res. 142........... Open; makes in order a N/A
and Family committee substitute
Protection Act as original text; Pre-
of 1997. printing gets
priority.
H.R. 3................ Juvenile Crime H. Res. 143........... Restrictive; makes in 6D; 2R
Control Act of order the committee
1997. substitute as
original text; waives
cl 5(a) of rule XXI
against the
substitute; makes in
order only the
amendments printed in
the report; Dem
substitute (60 min);
Waters, Conyers,
Scott, Lofgren, Dunn,
McCollum, Meehan; 10
min each.
H.R. 1469............. Supplemental H. Res. 146........... Open; waives allpoints 5R; 2D; 3 Bipartisan
Rule Defeated* Appropriations of order against
Bill for FY 1997. consideration of the
bill; self-executes
the Riggs amendment
and a provision
striking funding for
the FEC; waives cl 2
and 6 of rule XXI
against certain
provisions in the
bill; waives all
points of order
against the
amendments in the
report; McKeon (10
min); Solomon (10
min); Dingell (10
min); Thune (10 min);
Traficant (10 min);
Neumann (20 min);
Gekas/Solomon/Wynn
(20 min); Gilman/
Spence/Hillerary (60
min); Diaz-Balart/
Meek (20 min); Pre-
printing gets
priority.
H.R. 1469............. Supplemental H. Res. 149........... Open; waives all 3R; 2D; 3 Bipartisan
Appropriations points of order
Bill for FY 1997. against consideration
of the bill; waives
cl 2 and cl 6 of rule
XXI against certain
provisions in the
bill; waives points
of order against the
amendments in the
report: Kaptur/Riggs
(30 min); McKeon (10
min); Dingell (10
min); Thune (10 min);
Traficant (10 min);
Neumann (20 min);
Gekas/Wynn (30 min);
Diaz-Balart-Meek (20
min) Pre-printing
gets priority.
H.R. 1385............. The Employment, H. Res. 150........... Open; makes in order N/A
Training, and the committee
Literacy substitute as an
Enhancement Act original bill; waives
of 1997. cl 5(a) of rule XXI
against the
substitute; makes in
order the McKeon
amendment (10 min);
if adopted it is
considered as base
text; Pre-printing
gets priority.
H. Con. Res. 84....... Concurrent H. Res. 152........... Restrictive; waives 3D; 2R
Resolution on all points of order
the Budget FY against the
1998. resolution and its
consideration; 5
hours and 20 min of
gen. Debate; 1 hr of
the 5 to be Humphrey-
Hawkins and 20 min to
be controlled by
Minge; waives all
points of order
against and makes in
order only the
amendments in the
report; Waters (60
min); Doolittle (20
min); Brown (CA) (20
min); Kennedy (MA)
(20 min); Shuster (20
min); if one of the
amendments is adopted
then consideration is
concluded on the
resolution for
amendment.
H.R. 408.............. International H. Res. 153........... Restrictive; makes in 1D
Dolphin order the Resources
Conservation Committee amendment
Program Act. printed in the Record
as original text;
waives cl 7 of rule
XVI against the
substitute; makes in
order the Miller
substitute printed in
the Record (1 hr).
H.R. 1757............. The Foreign H. Res. 159........... Restrictive; provides N/A
Relations that H.R. 1757 be
Authorization considered under an
Act FY 1998-1999. open rule and that
H.R. 1758 be
considered under a
closed rule. Provides
also that the two be
joined in the
engrossment of H.R.
1757.
H.R. 1758............. The European ...................... ...................... .....................
Security Act of
1997.
H.J. Res. 54.......... Proposing an H. Res. 163........... Closed; 2 hrs. Of N/A
Amendment to the general debate; one
United States motion to recommit
Constitution which may include
authorizing the instructions only if
Congress to offered by the
prohibit the Minority Leader or
physical his designee; if
desecration of instructions; 1 hr of
the U.S.flag. debate equally
divided between an
opponent and a
proponent..
H.R. 437.............. National Sea H. Res. 164........... Open; Makes in order N/A
Grant College the amendment printed
Program in the Congressional
Authorization Record numbered 1 in
Act of 1997. order as original; 40
minutes of general
for Resources; 20
minutes for Science.
H.R. 1119............. National Defense H. Res. 169........... Restrictive; Makes in 1 Ind; 5 Bipartisan;
* Rule amended Authorization order only the 18 D; 28 R
Act, FY 1998. amendments printed in
the report; waives of
points of order
against the bill's
consideration; 2hrs
of general debate;
makes in order the
committee substitute
as original text;
waives all points of
order against the
substitute; waives
all points of order
against the
amendments in the
report; provides for
1 hr extra debate on
Bosnia; Gives en bloc
authority to the NSC
Chairman; lays H.
Res.'s 161, 162 and
165 on the table.
H.R. 2015............. The Balanced H. Res. 174........... Restrictive; waives 1D
H.R. 2014............. Budget Act. all points of order
The Taxpayer against the
Relief Act. consideration of H.R.
2015; 3 hrs. Of gen.
Debate; self executes
the managers
amendment printed in
the Congressional
Record and waives all
points of order
against the bill as
amended.; waives
points of order
against the
consideration of H.R.
2014; 3 hrs. Of
gen.debate; self
executes the managers
amendment printed in
the Record; makes in
order 1 amendment
which is printed in
the Record if offered
by Mr. Rangel; 1 hr.
Of debate; waives all
points of order
against the amendment.
H.R. 2016............. FY 1998 Military H. Res. 178........... Open; waives clauses 2 N/A
Construction and 6 of rule XXI
Appropriations. against provisions in
the bill; Pre-
printing gets
priority.
H.R. 1775............. FY98 Intelligence H. Res. 179........... Restrictive; makes in N/A
Authorization. order the committee
substitute as
original text; waives
clause 7 of rule XVI
and 5(a) and 5(b) of
Rule XXI against
substitute; makes in
order only amendments
pre- printed in the
Record.
H.R. 858.............. Quincy Library H. Res. 180........... Restrictive; makes in 1D
Group Forest order a substitute as
Recovery and original text; waives
Economic clause 7 of rule XVI
Stability Act of and 5(a) of Rule XXI
1997. against the
substitute; makes in
order only one
amendment printed in
the Record if offered
by Rep. Miller (CA);
1 hr. on the
amendment.
H.R. 2107............. Department of the H. Res. 181........... Open; waives 306 of 3R
Interior and Budget Act against
Related Agencies consideration of
Appropriations bill, waives clause 2
Bill, 1998. & 6 Rule XXI against
portions of the bill,
makes in order 3
amendments in report;
waives all points of
order against
amendments; Ehlers
(60 min), Weldon (10
min), Crapo (20 min);
waives clause 2(e) of
Rule XXI against
those amendments to
the bill.
H.R. 2158............. Departments of H. Res. 184........... Open; waives clause 2R
Veterans Affairs 2(l)(6) of Rule XI,
and Housing and clause 7 of Rule XXI
Urban , and section 306 of
Development, and the Budget against
sundry consideration; waives
independent clauses 2 & 6 of Rule
agencies, XXI against portions
commissions, of the bill; makes in
corporations, order two amendments
and offices for in report; Solomon,
FY98. Shuster, waives all
points of order
against those two
amendments.
H.R. 2159............. Foreign H. Res. 185........... Restrictive; waives 3R; 1D, l Bipartisan
Operations clause 7 of Rule XXI
Appropriations and clause 2(1)(6) of
for FY98. Rule XI against
consideration; waives
clause 2 & 6 of Rule
XXI against portions
of the bill; requires
amendments to be pre-
printed in Record;
makes in order 5
amendments in the
report; Smith (NJ) 10
min, Gilman/Campbell/
Greenwood 10 min,
Stearns/Traficant 10
min, Saxton 10 min,
McGovern 10 min,
waives all points of
order against those
amendments.
H.R. 1853............. Carl D. Perkins H. Res. 187........... Open; waives clause N/A
Vocational 2(l)(6) of Rule XI;
Technical makes in order
Education Act committee reported
Amendments of substitute.
1997.
H.R. 2169............. Department of H. Res. 189........... Open; waives clause 1R (self-executed)
Transportation 2(l)(6) of Rule XI,
and related clause 7 of Rule XXI,
agencies for & section 401(a) of
FY98. the Budget Act
against
consideration; waives
clause 2 & 6 of Rule
XXI against portions
of the bill; self-
executes Rules'
original jurisdiction
language from the
bill and an amendment
by Rep. Molinari.
H.R. 2003............. Budget H. Res. 192........... Closed; provides for N/A
Enforcement Act consideration in the
of 1997. House; bill to be
considered as read
for amendment; 1 hour
general debate
controlled by Rep.
Barton and an
opponent.
H.R. 2160............. Further H. Res. 193........... Restrictive; waives 3R
consideration of clause 2 or 6 of Rule
Agriculture XXI against portions
Appropriations of the bill; only
for FY98. amendments printed in
the record before
July 22, 1997 and the
amendment pending by
Mr. Obey; except 3
amendments printed in
the Record of July
22, 1997; debate
limited to 10 minutes
each on all
amendments (unless
otherwise specified
in section 2 of the
rule); provides that
not more than one
motion to rise per
day may be offered;
provides that not
more than one motion
to strike the
enacting clause may
be offered per day.
H.R. 2203............. Energy & Water H. Res. 194........... Open; waives clause 2 N/A
Development & 6 of Rule XXI
Appropriations against bill.
for FY98.
H.R. 2009............. Legislative H. Res. 197........... Restrictive; waives 2R, 1D, 1Bipartisan
Branch sections 302 & 308 of
Appropriations the budget act
for FY98. against
consideration; waives
clause 2 & 6 of Rule
XXI against the
entire bill; makes in
order only amendments
printed in the report
(Davis (VA)-10 min,
Fazio-30 min., Klug-
10 min, & Roemer/Camp-
10 min.); all points
of order are waived
against the
amendments.
H.R. 2266............. Defense H. Res. 198........... Open; waives clause N/A
Appropriations 2(l)(6) of Rule XI,
for FY98. clause 7 of rule XXI,
& section 306 of the
Budget Act against
consideration; waives
clauses 2 & 6 of Rule
XXI against bill.
H.R. 2264............. Labor/HHS/ H. Res. 199........... Open; waives all 3R, 2D
Education points of order
Appropriations against
for FY98. consideration; waives
clauses 2 & 6 of Rule
XXI against portions
of the bill; waives
clause 2(e) of rule
XXI against
amendments to the
bill; makes in order
4 amendments (Hyde,
Lowey substitute to
Hyde, Istook, Porter
substitute to Istook).
H. Res. 168........... To implement the H. Res. 230........... Restrictive; makes in 4 Bipartisan
recommendations order only 4
of the amendments printed in
Bipartisan report (Livingston/
Ethics Reform Cardin-10 min, Murtha/
Task Force. Tauzin-30 min, Tauzin/
Murtha-30 min, and
Bunning/Abercrombie-
30 min) * N/R.
H.R. 2267............. Commerce/Justice/ H. Res. 239........... Open; waives clauses 2 3R (including self-
State & Related & 6 of Rule XXI executing), 1
Agencies against the bill; Bipartisan
Appropriations self-executes Hastert/
for FY98. Thomas census
amendment; waives all
points of order
against amendment #2
(Mollohan/Shays-80
min) in the report;
waives clause 2 of
Rule XXI against
amendments #1 & 3 in
the report (Hyde-30
min, Burton-30 min);.
H.R. 901.............. American Land H. Res. 243........... Open.................. N/A
Rule not used-laid on Sovereignty
the table by H. Res. Protection Act.
257.
H. Res. 244........... Subpoena in the H. Res. 253........... Closed; consideration N/A
Case of Dornan in the House; waives
V. Sanchez. all points of order
against
consideration; one
motion to recommit
which may not contain
instructions and on
which the previous
question shall be
considered as ordered.
H.R. 1370............. Export-Import H. Res. 255........... Restrictive; makes in 3R; 4D
Bank order committee
Reauthorization substitute as
Act. original text and
waives clause 7 of
Rule XVI against
substitute; makes in
order only amendments
in the report (Evans-
10 min, Frank (MA)-10
min, LaFalce-10 min,
Rohrabacher-10 min,
Rohrabacher-10 min,
Solomon-10 min, Vento-
10 min.
H.R. 1127............. The National H. Res. 256........... Restrictive; makes in 1R; 4D
Monument order committee
Fairness Act. substitute as
original text; makes
in order only
amendments in the
report (Chenowith-10
min, Vento-10 min,
Miller (CA)-10 min,
Miller (CA)-10 min,
Miller (CA)-10 min).
H.R. 901.............. American Land H. Res. 257........... Restrictive; makes in 1D
2nd rule-first rule Sovereignty order committee
laid on the table. Protection Act. substitute as
original text; allows
one amendment if
offered by Rep.
Miller or his
designee..
H.R. 629.............. Texas Low Level H. Res. 258........... Open..................
Radioactive
Waste Disposal
Compact.
H.R. 1122............. Partial-Birth H. Res. 262........... Closed; (provides for
Abortion Ban Act a motion to concur in
of 1997. the Senate
Amendments).
H.R. 2607............. FY98 District of H. Res. 264........... Restrictive...........
Columbia
Approps..
H.R. 2204............. Coast Guard H. Res. 265........... Open; makes in order n/a
Authorization committee amendment
Act of 1997. in the nature of a
substitute; waives
401 of Budget Act
against
consideration; waives
clause 7, Rule XVI
against substitute.
H.J. Res. 97.......... FY98 Continuing H. Res. 269........... Closed................ n/a
Resolution (#2).
H.R. 2247............. Amtrak Reform & H. Res. 270........... Restrictive; makes in 1R, 1D, 1bipartisan
Privatization order committee
Act of 1997. amendment in the
nature of a
substitute; makes in
order 3 amendments in
committee report
(LaTourette/Traficant-
20 min, Quinn
substitute to
LaTourette-20 min,
Oberstar substitute-
30 min).
H.R. 1534............. Private Property H. Res. 271........... Restrictive; makes in 2R, 1D
Rights order committee
Implementation amendment in the
Act of 1997. nature of a
substitute; waives
clause 2(l)(6), Rule
XI against
consideration; self
executes managers
amendment; makes in
order a substitute if
offered by Ranking
Member Conyers (30
min); makes in order
a Boehlert substitute
(30 min) if Conyers
fails or is not
offered.
H.R. 2646............. Education Savings H. Res. 274........... Restrictive; makes in 1D, 1R
Act for Public order committee
and Private amendment in the
Schools. nature of a
substitute; self
executing provision
printed in report;
provides for
consideration in the
House; waives all
points of order;
makes in order an
amendment in the
nature of a
substitute by Rep.
Rangel (60-min);
waives all points of
order against Rangel
substitute.
H.R. 1270............. Nuclear Waste H. Res. 280........... Restrictive; self- 5R, 4D
Policy Act of executing provision;
1997. waives sec. 306 of
CBA; makes in order
committee substitute;
waives clause 5(a) of
rule XXI and sec. 306
of CBA against
substitute; waives
clause 5(c) of rule
XXIII against
amendments in report;
waives clause 5(a),
Rule XXI and sec. 306
of CBA against last
amendment in report;
waives sec. 306 of
CBA against House
consideration of S.
104; provides for
motion to strike all
after the enacting
clause of S. 104 and
insert H.R. 1270 as
passed the House;
provides for adoption
of Senate bill with
insistence on House
amendment and call
for conference.
H.R. 1270............. Nuclear Waste H. Res. 283 (2nd rule) Restrictive; self- 5R, 4D
Policy Act of executing provision;
1997. waives sec. 306 of
CBA; makes in order
committee substitute;
waives clause 5(a) of
rule XXI and sec..
306 of CBA against
substitute; waives
clause 5(c) of rule
XXIII against
amendments in report;
waives clause 5(a),
Rule XXI and sec. 306
of CBA against last
amendment in report;
waives sec. 306 of
CBA against House
consideration of S.
104; provides for
motion to strike all
after the enacting
clause of S. 104 and
insert H.R. 1270 as
passed the House;
provides for adoption
of Senate bill with
insistence on House
amendment and call
for conference.
New rule also limits
the motion to rise to
only once, unless
another motion is
offered by the
Majority leader or
designee; also limits
the motion to strike
the enacting clause
to one time.
H.R. 2493............. Forage H. Res. 284........... Restrictive; makes in n/a
Improvement Act order committee bill
of 1997. as a substitute;
limits amendment
process to 3-hours
(including voting
time); makes in order
a manager's amendment
(Smith (OR)-10 min).
H.R. 2746 & H.R. 2616. H.E.L.P. H. Res. 288........... Restrictive; H.R. 2746 n/a
Scholarships -unreported bill-
Amendments of closed rule-
1997 & Charter consideration in the
Schools House-2 hours general
Amendments Act debate.
of 1997. H.R. 2616-open rule,
makes in order
committee substitute;
allows for managers
amendment (Goodling-
10 min).
Provides that, if
adopted, both bills
will be joined
together and sent to
the Senate as one
bill lays H. Res. 280
on the table (1st
rule for H.R. 1270).
H. Res. 188........... Urging the H. Res. 302........... Restrictive........... 1R
executive branch
to take action
regarding the
acquisition by
Iran of C-802
cruise missiles.
H.R. 967.............. Prohibition of H. Res. 302........... closed................
U.S. Funds to
Certain Chinese
Officials.
H.R. 2195............. Laogai Slave H. Res. 302........... closed................
Labor Products
of 1997.
H.R. 2232............. Radio Free Asia H. Res. 302........... closed................
Act of 1997.
H.R. 2358............. Political Freedom H. Res. 302........... closed................
in China Act of
1997.
H.R. 2386............. U.S.-Taiwan Anti- H. Res. 302........... closed................
Ballistic
Missile Defense
Cooperation Act.
H.R. 2570............. Forced Abortion H. Res. 302........... closed................
Condemnation Act.
H.R. 2605............. Communist China H. Res. 302........... closed................
Subsidy
Reduction Act of
1997.
H.R. 2647............. To ensure that H. Res. 302........... closed................
-one rule issued for 9 commercial
bills-all closed activities of
rules. the People's
Liberation Army
of China or any
Communist
Chinese military
company in the
U.S. are
monitored and
are subject to
the authorities
under the
International
Emergency
Economic Powers
Act.
H.R. 2676............. I.R.S. H. Res. 303........... closed; makes in order 1R
Restructuring & Ways & Means
Reform Act of substitute with self-
1997. executing provision;
waives all points of
order against the
bill as amended.
H.R. 2621............. Reciprocal Trade H. Res. 309........... closed; makes in order 1R
Agreement Ways & Means
Authorities Act substitute with self-
of 1997. executing provision;
waives all points of
order against the
bill as amended; 2
hours general debate.
S. 738................ Amtrak Reform & H. Res. 319........... closed; consideration 1R
Privatization. in the House, self-
executes Shuster
Substitute; waives
all points of order
against substitute.
Rule passed but bill
done by suspension
after agreement on
compromise text for
board.
H.R. 2607............. Senate Amendments H. Res. 324........... closed; provides for a n/a
to FY98 DC motion to concur in
Appropriations. the Senate amendment
with the amendment
printed in the
report; Senate
amendments and motion
considered as read.
105TH CONGRESS--2ND SESSION
H.R. 2625............. Ronald Reagan H. Res. 344........... Restrictive; makes in n/a
National Airport. order Transportation
Committee Substitute;
provides a two hour
limit on amendments
(including voting
time).
H.J. Res. 107......... A Resolution H. Res. 345........... open; provides that n/a
NR Concerning the joint resolution
Attorneys' Fees, will be considered as
Costs, and read.
Sanctions
Payable by the
White House
Health Care Task
Force.
H.R. 2846............. Prohibition on H. Res. 348........... open; makes in order n/a
Federally Education and the
Sponsored Workforce Committee
National Testing. Substitute; provides
that the substitute
shall be considered
as read.
S. 1575............... The Ronald Reagan H. Res. 349........... closed; provides that n/a
Washington S. 1575 shall be
National Airport. considered as read.
H.R. 2181............. Witness H. Res. 366........... open.................. n/a
Protection &
Interstate
Relocation Act.
H.R. 1544............. The Federal H. Res. 367........... open; makes in order n/a
Agency Judiciary Committee
Compliance Act. substitute.
H.R. 2460............. The Wireless H. Res. 368........... open; makes in order n/a
Telephone Judiciary Committee
Protection Act. substitute; waives
clause 2(l)(6), rule
XI; provides for
Senate hook-up.
H.R. 856.............. The U.S.-Puerto H. Res. 376........... open; 90 minutes of .....................
Rico Political general debate
Status Act. equally divided and
controlled by Young,
Miller (CA), Solomon
and Gutierrez; makes
in order substitute
printed in Record;
waives clause 5(a),
Rule XXI against
substitute; provides
for Solomon
amendment--one hour
debate and one hour
for any amendments to
Solomon amendment;
provides for
consideration of
Serrano amendment--
one hour debate and
one hour for any
amendments to Serrano
amendment.
H.R. 2369............. The Wireless H. Res. 377........... open; makes in order n/a
Privacy Commerce Committee
Enhancement Act substitute; waives
of 1998. clause 2(l)(6), Rule
XI.
H.R. 3130............. The Child Support H. Res. 378........... Restrictive; makes in 1D
Performance and order Ways and Means
Incentive Act of Substitute; waives
1998. section 303(a) of
Budget Act against
consideration and
against substitute;
requires preprinting
of amendments in the
Congressional Record;
waives clause 7, Rule
XVI against Cardin
Amendment (#2).
H.R. 992.............. To End the Tucker H. Res. 382........... Open; makes in order N/A
Act Shuffle. Judiciary Committee
substitute which
shall be considered
as read.
H.R. 1432............. Africa Growth & H. Res. 383........... Restrictive; two hours 4R, 4D
Opportunity Act. general debate for
Ways & Means and
International
Relations; makes in
order committee
amendments as
substitute with self-
executing provision;
waives clause 7, of
Rule XVI; makes in
order only amendments
in Rules Committee
Report.
H.R. 2883............. Government H. Res. 384........... Open; makes in order N/A
Performance & Government Reform
Results Act substitute which
Technical shall be considered
Amendments of as read; waives
1998. clause 2(l)(6), Rule
XI.
H.R. 2870............. Tropical Forest H. Res. 388........... Open; makes in order N/A
Conservation Act the International
of 1998. Relations Committee
substitute which
shall be considered
as read.
H.R. 2589............. Copyright Term H. Res. 390........... Restrictive; makes in N/A
Extension Act. order Judiciary
Committee substitute
which shall be
considered as read;
requires pre-printing
of amendments in the
Record, waives
germaneness against
Sensenbrenner
amendment #1.
H.R. 2578............. To Extend the H. Res. 391........... Restrictive; requires N/A
Visa Waiver pre-printing of
Pilot Program. amendments in the
Record; allows for
consideration of
Senate bill.
H.R. 3246............. The Fairness for H. Res. 393........... Restrictive; makes in 1R
Small Businesses order only those
and Employees amendments printed in
Act of 1998. the Rules Committee
report.
H.R. 2515............. Forest Recovery H. Res. 394........... Open; makes in order N/A
and Protection the text of H.R. 3530
Act of 1998. in lieu of the
Agriculture Committee
substitute; waives
clause 7, Rule XVI,
clause 5, Rule XXI
against substitute.
H.R. 3310............. Small Business H. Res. 396........... Open: makes in order N/A
Paperwork Government Reform
Reduction Act substitute which will
Amendments of be considered as
1998. read; waives clause
2(l)(6), Rule XI,
sections 303 & 311 of
Budget Act against
consideration; waives
sections 303 & 311 of
the Budget Act
against substitute.
H.R. 3579............. Emergency H. Res. 402........... Restrictive; waives 4R
Supplemental clause 2(l)(6) Rule
Appropriations XI, clause 7 Rule
for FY98. XXI, Section 306 of
Budget Act against
consideration;
provides 30 minutes
additional debate for
Iraq-time to Rep.
Skaggs and opponent;
self executes
amendment in part 1
of the report; waives
clause 2 Rule XXI and
clause 6 Rule XXI
against bill; makes
in order only the
amendments printed in
the Rules Report and
waives all points of
order against
amendments.
H.R. 10............... Financial H. Res. 403........... Restrictive; two hours 4R, 1D
Rule pulled during Services Act of general debate to
consideration 1998. Banking and Commerce
Committees; waives
all points of order
against consideration
of the bill; provides
that the amendment in
part 1 of the Rules
Report will be
considered as an
original bill; waives
all points of order
against substitute;
allows only those
amendments printed in
part 2 of the Rules
Report;.
H.R. 2400............. The Building H. Res. 405........... Restrictive; 2 1/2 5R, 2D
Efficient hours general debate--
Surface 2 to Transportation
Transportation and 1/2 to Ways &
and Equity Act Means; makes in order
of 1997 (BESTEA). Transportation/Ways &
Means Substitutes as
modified by the self-
executing amendment
in part 1 of the
Rules Report which
shall be considered
as read; waives all
points of order
against substitute;
makes in order only
those amendments
printed in part 2 of
the Rules Report.
H.J. Res. 111......... Tax Limitation H. Res. 407........... Restrictive; Provides 1R, 1D
NR Constitutional for consideration in
Amendment. the House; three
hours of general
debate; contains a
self-executing
provision; makes in
order an amendment if
offered by the
Minority Leader or
his designee (1 hr).
H.R. 1252............. Judicial Reform H. Res. 408........... Open; waives section N/A
Act of 1998. 303(a) of the budget
act against
consideration of the
bill; makes in order
Judiciary Committee
substitute as
modified by a self-
executing provision
striking section 9;
substitute read by
section; waives
clause 7, Rule XVI
and section 303(a) of
the budget act
against the
substitute.
H.R. 3717............. To prohibit the H. Res. 409........... Closed; 2 hours N/A
NR expenditure of general debate
Federal funds equally controlled by
for the Rep. Wicker and an
distribution of opponent.
needles or
syringes for the
hypodermic
injection of
illegal drugs.
H.R. 3546............. National Dialogue H. Res. 410........... Restrictive; 3 hours 1D
Social Security. general debate
equally controlled by
Ways & Means; 1
amendment by Rep.
Rangel if printed in
the Congressional
Record; amendment
debatable for 1 hour.
H.R. 6................ Higher Education H. Res. 411........... Restrictive; waives 2R
Reauthorization all points of order
Act. against
consideration; makes
in order Education
Committee Substitute
as modified by the
self-executing
provision in part 1
of the rules report;
bill read by title;
makes in order a
Goodling amendment
printed in part 2 of
the report first and
provides for 20
minutes debate; all
points of order are
waived against the
amendment; and if the
amendment is adopted
it will become
original text for
amendment; allows
only amendments
printed in the
Congressional Record
to be offered.
S. 1502............... DC Student H. Res. 413........... Closed: provides for N/A
NR Opportunity consideration in the
Scholarship. House; 2 hours of
general debate
controlled by the
Majority Leader or
his designee and an
opponent.
H.R. 1872............. Communications H. Res. 419........... Restrictive; makes in N/A
Satellite order Commerce
Competition & Committee Substitute;
Privatization allows only those
Act. amendments that have
been printed in the
Congressional Record.
H.R. 3694............. Intelligence H. Res. 420........... Restrictive; waives N/A
Authorization clause 2(l)(6), Rule
Act. XI against
consideration; makes
in order Intelligence
Committee substitute
as modified by self-
executing provision
striking section 401;
bill shall be read by
title; waives clause
7, Rule XVI and
clause 5(b), Rule XXI
against committee
amendment; allows
only those amendments
that have been
printed in the
Congressional Record.
H.R. 3534--original Mandates H. Res. 426........... Open; makes in order N/A
jurisdiction. Information Act. Rules Committee
substitute; provides
the substitute is
considered as read;
waives section 306 of
the Budget Act.
H.R. 512.............. Wildlife Refuge H. Res. 427........... Open; makes in order N/A
Authorization. amendment #1 printed
in the Congressional
Record as a
substitute; waives
clause 7, Rule XVI
against substitute.
H.R. 10............... Financial H. Res. 428........... Restrictive; waives 2 bipartisan, 6R, 3D,
2nd rule Services all points of order 1 independent
Competition Act. against
consideration; one
hour of general
debate--30 minutes to
Banking & 30 minutes
to Commerce; makes in
order the amendment
in part 1 of the
Rules report as an
amendment in the
nature of a
substitute for
amendment; waives all
points of order
against the
substitute; makes in
order only those
amendments printed in
part 2 of the Rules
report; waives all
points of order
against the
amendments.
H.R. 2431............. Freedom from H. Res. 430........... Restrictive; makes in 5R, 1D
Religious order as original
Persecution. text the text of H.R.
3806 as modified by
the self-executing
provision printed in
part 1 of the Rules'
report; provides that
the substitute shall
be considered as
read; makes in order
only those amendments
printed in part 2 of
the Rules' report;
waives all points of
order against the
amendments.
H. Res. 432 & 433..... Executive H. Res. 436........... Closed................ N/A
NR--either measure Privilege &
1 rule for 2 measures Witness Immunity.
H.R. 3616--2nd rule... DoD Authorization H. Res. 441........... Restrictive; makes in 29R, 12D, 6
FY99. order Committee bipartisan, 1
substitute; waives independent
all points of order
against substitute;
makes in order only
those amendments
printed in the Rules'
report; all points of
order are waived
against the
amendments; provides
for an additional 2
hours of general
debate on U.S. policy
toward China;
provides an
additional 30 minutes
of general debate on
border control;
authorizes Chairman
to offer amendments
en bloc from part D
of the report and to
make germane
modifications.
H.R. 2183 & H.J. Res. Campaign Finance H. Res. 442........... Open (H.J. Res. 119)..
119--1st rule. Reform Act &
1 rule for 2 measures Constitutional
PQ Amendment.
NR--either measure
................. ...................... Restrictive; provides N/A
2 hours general
debate controlled by
House Oversight
Committee; provides
for consideration of
substitutes printed
in the Congressional
Record; one hour of
general debate on
each substitute;
amendments to the
substitutes may not
contain tax or tariff
measures and may not
be substitutes; if
more than one
substitute is
adopted, the one with
the most votes will
carry.
H.R. 3433............. Ticket to Work & H. Res. 450........... Restrictive; provides 1D
Self-Sufficiency. for consideration in
the House without
intervention of any
point of order; makes
in order Ways & Means
substitute; 1
amendment by Rep.
Rangel if printed in
the Congressional
Record; amendment
debatable for 1 hour.
H.J. Res. 78.......... Constitutional H. Res. 453........... Restrictive; 1D
Amendment on resolution considered
School Prayer. as read; two hours
general debate; makes
in order Judiciary
substitute; previous
question ordered on
the resolution except
for 1 amendment
printed in Rules'
report by Rep. Bishop
for 1 hour.
H. Con. Res. 285...... Tiananmen Square H. Res. 454........... Closed; consideration .....................
NR Resolution. in House; one hour
controlled by
Majority Leader and
Member opposed, one
motion to recommit.
H. Con. Res. 284...... Concurrent Budget H. Res. 455........... Restrictive; three 1R, 1D
Resolution for hours general debate
FY99. controlled by Budget
Committee; one hour
by Rep. Stark and
Rep. Saxon; makes in
order new substitute
printed in part 1 of
Rules' report; makes
in order only those
substitute amendments
printed in part 2;
suspends Rule XLIX.
H.R. 2709............. Iran Missile H. Res. 457........... Closed; provides for a N/A
Proliferations single motion by the
Sanctions. Chair of
International
Relations to concur
in each of the Senate
amendments;
amendments and motion
to be considered as
read.
H.R. 2888............. Sales Incentive H. Res. 461........... Open; makes in order N/A
Act. Education Committee
substitute which
shall be considered
as read.
H.R. 3150............. Bankruptcy Reform H. Res. 462........... Restrictive; waives 5R, 6D, 1 bipartisan
Act of 1998. 303(a) of budget act
against
consideration; makes
in order Judiciary
substitute to be read
by title; waives all
points of order
against the
substitute; makes in
order only those
amendments in Rules'
report; waives all
points of order
against the
amendments in the
report.
H.R. 3494............. The Child H. Res. 465........... Restrictive; waives 6R, 4D
Protection and all points of order
Sexual Predator against
Punishment Act. consideration; makes
in order Judiciary
substitute and
provides that the
substitute is read;
waives all points of
order against the
substitute.
H.R. 3097............. Tax Code H. Res. 472........... Closed; makes in order N/A
NR Termination Act. a substitute printed
in the Rules' report;
two hours of general
debate controlled by
Ways & Means.
H. Res. 463........... To Establish the H. Res. 476........... Closed; makes in order N/A
Select Committee Rules substitute;
on U.S. National provides that
Security & resolution shall be
Military/ considered as read;
Commercial previous question is
Concerns with ordered without
the People's intervening motion.
Republic of
China.
H.R. 4059............. Military H. Res. 477........... Open; waives clauses 2 1R
Construction & 6 of Rule XXI
Appropriations against the bill;
for FY99. self executes a
provision using the
FY98 Budget Agreement
for FY99 402(a)
allocations.
H.R. 4060............. Energy & Water H. Res. 478........... Open; waives clauses N/A
Development 2, 6, & 7, Rule XXI
Appropriations against bill.
for FY99.
H.R. 4101............. Agriculture H. Res. 482........... Open; waives clause ?
Appropriations 2(l)6, Rule XI &
for FY99. clause 7, Rule XXI
against
consideration; self--
executes amendments
in Rules' report;
waives clause 2 & 6,
Rule XXI against bill
as amended.
H.R. 4103............. Department of H. Res. 484........... Restrictive; waives 1R?
Defense clause 2(l)(6), Rule
Appropriations XI, clause 7, Rule
for FY99. XXI, & section 306 of
Budget Act against
consideration; self-
executes amendments
in Rules' report;
waives clause 2 & 6,
Rule XXI; limits
consideration of
section 8106 for
amendment to 1 hour.
H.R. 4104............. Treasury/Postal H. Res. 485........... Open; waives clause 4R, 1D
1st rule Appropriations 2(l)(6), Rule XI,
rule failed for FY99. clause 7, Rule XXI
against
consideration; self-
executes amendments
in part 1 of Rules'
report; waives clause
2 & 6, Rule XXI
against portions of
the bill as amended;
waives all points of
order against
amendments in part 2
of Rules' report.
H.R. 4112............. Legislative H. Res. 489........... Restrictive; waives 2D?
Branch clause 2(l)(6), Rule
Appropriations XI, clause 3 & 7,
for FY99. Rule XXI, section 401
Budget Act against
consideration; waives
clause 2 & 6, Rule
XXI against bill
(except section 108);
makes in order only
those amendments
printed in Rules'
report; waives all
points of order
against amendments.
H.R. 4104............. Treasury/Postal H. Res. 498........... Open; section 306 of N/A
2nd rule Appropriations the Budget Act
for FY99. against
consideration; waives
clause 2, Rule XXI
against section 628.
H.R. 3682............. Child Custody H. Res. 499........... Closed; consideration N/A
Protection Act. in House, 2 hours
general debate; makes
in order Judiciary
Substitute.
H.R. 3267............. The Sonny Bono H. Res. 500........... Restrictive; waives 1D
Memorial Salton all points of order
Sea Reclamation against consideration
Act. in the House; self-
executes substitute
text printed in
Rules' report; makes
in order Miller
amendment printed in
record for one hour.
H.R. 4194............. VA/HUD H. Res. 501........... Open; waives section 2R
Appropriations 306 of the Budget Act
for FY99. against
consideration; waives
clause 6 & 2, Rule
XXI against specified
provisions of the
bill; self-executes
Wicker amendment in
Rules' report; makes
in order a Leach
Amendment printed in
the Record for 40
minutes; waives all
points of order
against amendment.
H.R. 4193............. Interior H. Res. 504........... Open; waives section 4R, 1 bipartisan
Appropriations 306 & 401 of Budget
for FY99. Act against
consideration; self-
executes amendments
in part 1 of Rules'
report; waives clause
2 & 6 against
specified portions of
the rule; makes in
order amendments
printed in part 2 of
the Rules' report;
waives all points of
order against the
amendments; waives
clause 2(e), Rule XXI.
H.R. 4276............. Commerce, H. Res. 508........... Open; waives clause 1D,2R
Justice, State 2(l)(6), Rule XI,
Appropriations Clause 7, Rule XXI,
for FY99. section 401(a) of
Budget Act against
consideration; waives
clause 2 & 6, Rule
XXI; makes in order
amendments in Rules'
report; waives all
points of order
against the
amendments.
H.R. 4250............. Patient H. Res. 509........... Restrictive; self 1R, 1 bipartisan
NR Protection Act. executes a managers
amendment in the
Rules' report; makes
in order a substitute
amendment printed in
the Record.
H.R. 4328............. Transportation H. Res. 510........... Open; waives clause 7, 1R
Appropriations Rule XXI and section
for FY99. 401(a) of the Budget
Act against
consideration; self
executes amendments
in Rules' report;
waives clause 6 & 2,
Rule XXI against
specified provisions
of the bill.
H.R. 3736............. Workforce H. Res. 513........... Restrictive; makes in 1R, 1D
Improvement & order substitute #1
Protection Act printed in
of 1998. Congressional Record;
waives all points of
order against
consideration; makes
in order the
substitute amendments
printed in part 2 of
the Rules' report
without intervention
of a point of order
(rule amended on
Floor to make in
order new substitute
#3 in Record).
H.R. 3892............. English Language H. Res. 516........... Restrictive; makes in 2R
Fluency Act. order Education
Committee substitute;
3-hour time cap on
amendments; first
makes in order
managers amendment #1
in Record-debatable
for 10 minutes if
adopted bill be base
text, second makes in
order amendment #2 in
Record-debatable for
30 minutes; after 3
hours expires only
amendments printed in
the Record may be
considered for 10
minutes each.
H.R. 4380............. District of H. Res. 517........... Open; waives clause 7, 4R
Columbia Rule XXI, Section 360
Appropriations & 401(a) of Budget
for FY99. Act against
consideration; waives
clause 2 & 6, Rule
XXI against specified
portions of the rule;
makes in order
amendments in Rules'
report and waives all
points of order
against amendments.
H.R. 2863............. Migratory Bird H. Res. 521........... Open; makes in order N/A
Reform Act of Resources substitute
1998. which shall be
considered as read.
H.R. 2538............. Guadalupe-Hidalgo H. Res. 522........... Open; waives section N/A
Treaty Land 303(a) of budget Act;
Claims Act of makes in order
1998. Resources substitute
as modified (by self-
executing provision)
and considers it as
read;.
H.R. 4006............. Lethal Drug Abuse H. Res. 535........... Restrictive; makes in N/A
Prevention Act order Judiciary
of 1998. substitute which
shall be considered
as read; provides a
three hour time cap
on the amendment
process.
H.R. 4300............. Western H. Res. 537........... Restrictive; makes in N/A
N/R Hemisphere Drug order substitute #1
Elimination Act. printed in the
Congressional Record
which shall be
considered as read;
provides a three hour
time cap on the
amendment process;
waives clause 7, Rule
XVI against
substitute.
H.R. 4550............. The Drug Demand H. Res. 538........... Restrictive; makes in 1R
N/R Reduction Act of order amendment in
1998. Rules' Report to be
considered first and
if adopted will
become part of base
text; waives all
points of order
against the
amendment; provides a
three hour time cap
on the amendment
process.
H.R. 4569............. The Foreign H. Res. 542........... Restrictive; waives 4R, 1D
Operations, clause 1(b), Rule X,
Export Financing clause 2(l)(6), Rule
and Related XI, & clause 7, Rule
Programs XXI against
Appropriations consideration;
Bill, 1999. provides for a five
hour time cap on all
amendments; the bill
shall be considered
as read through page
141, line 18; waives
clause 2 & 6, Rule
XXI against
provisions in the
bill; makes in order
only pro forma
amendments for
debate; amendments
preprinted in the
Congressional Record
& amendments printed
in the Rules' report;
waives all points of
order against
amendments in the
report.
H.J.Res. 128.......... Making Continuing H. Res. 541........... Closed................
Appropriations
FY99.
H.R. 3248............. The Dollars to H. Res. 543........... Restrictive; makes in 2D
the Classroom order Education
Act. Committee substitute
which shall be
considered as read;
waives clause 7, Rule
XVI against
substitute; makes in
order only amendments
printed in the Rules'
report.
H.R. 4618............. Emergency H. Res. 551........... Closed................
Agriculture
Assistance.
H.R. 4578............. Protect Social H. Res. 552........... Restrictive; makes in 1D
H.R. 4579............. Security Account. order Ways & Means
PQ Taxpayer Relief substitute; provides
Act of 1998. for consideration in
the House without
intervention of any
point of order;
provides that the
bill be considered as
read; makes in order
the amendment #1
printed in the
Congressional Record
by Rangel.
Restrictive; provides 1D
for consideration in
the House without
intervention of any
point of order; makes
in order Ways & Means
substitute as
modified by the self-
executing provision
in the Rules' report;
makes in order the
amendment #1 printed
in the Congressional
Record by Rangel.
H.R. 2621............. Reciprocal Trade H. Res. 553........... Closed; two hours N/A
PQ Agreement general debate; makes
Authorities Act. in order Ways & Means
substitute as
modified by the self-
executing provision
in the Rules' report;
waives all points of
order against bill.
H.R. 3789............. Class Action H. Res. 560........... Open; makes in order N/A
Jurisdiction Act Judiciary substitute
of 1998. read by section.
H.R. 4274............. Labor/HHS/ H. Res. 564........... Open; 90 minutes 3R
Education general debate;
Appropriations waives clauses 2 & 6,
For FY99. Rule XXI against
specified provisions
in the bill; makes in
order amendments in
the Rules' report and
waives all points of
order against
amendments.
H.R. 4570............. Omnibus National H. Res. 573........... Restrictive; makes in 1R, 1D
Parks and Public order only the
Lands Act of following: manager's
1998. (Hansen) amendment #1
and Miller (CA)
amendment #2 printed
in Congressional
Record; waives all
points of order
against manager's
amendment.
H.R. 4259............. The Haskell H. Res. 576........... Open; waives all N/A
Indian Nations points of order
University & against consideration
Southeastern of the bill; bill to
Indian be read by section.
Polytechnic
Institute
Administrative
Systems Act of
1998.
H.R. 4761............. The Uruguay Round H. Res. 588........... Closed; consideration N/A
NR Agreements in the House without
Compliance Act. intervention of any
point of order.
S. 2133............... Preservation of H. Res. 604........... Closed; consideration N/A
S. 1132............... the Route 66 in the House without
One rule for two Corridor. intervention of any
measures Bandelier point of order.
National Closed; consideration
Monument. in the House without
Administrative intervention of any
Improvement & point of order.
Watershed
Protection Act
of 1998.
H.R. 4328............. Omnibus Spending H. Res. 605........... Closed; waives all N/A
This rule is really bill for FY99 points of order
for the FY99 OMNIBUS (folded into the against the
Appropriations bill FY99 conference report and
** Transportation against its
Appropriations consideration;
Conference provides that the
Report). conference will be
considered as read.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
First Session: % of rules restrictive; % of rules open.
* NR indicates that the bill made in order was not reported by any committee.
* PQ indicates that the previous question was ordered on the resolution.
* This chart does not include conference reports or generic procedural bills (i.e. waiving 2/3 rds, providing
for suspension days)
** This conference report was included in the statistics because it was not a traditional conference report but
a vehicle for a massive omnibus appropriations/end of year bill
In the first session of the 105th Congress:
77 rules (includes multiple bills in one rule, excludes conference reports & general procedural bills)
21 closed--27%
30 restrictive--39%
26 open--34%
In the second session of the 105th Congress:
86 rules (includes multiple bills in one rule, excludes conference reports & general procedural bills)
17 closed--20%
37 restrictive--43%
32 open--37%
Both sessions of the 105th Congress:
163 rules (includes multiple bills in one rule, excludes conference reports & general procedural bills)
38 closed--23%
67 restrictive--41%
58 open--36%
Granting special staff deposition authority for certain committee
investigations
We are very concerned over the Republican majority's
continuing and increasing practice of granting special subpoena
power and staff deposition authority to committees conducting
investigations. As we have stated in our minority views on the
three (H. Res. 167, H. Res. 476, H. Res. 507) occasions that
such authority has been granted, we see no compelling need to
deviate from existing House rules. Current procedures afford
committees more than sufficient opportunities to subpoena and
depose witnesses. Current rules require that at least one
Member of the investigating committee be present during any
deposition. Under the special rule authority granted by the
Rules Committee, staff members are allowed to take depositions
without any Member present. These depositions are taken behind
closed doors with non-elected individuals allowed to ask
virtually any question they deem relevant. Those being
questioned have no guarantee of protection by an overzealous
staffer. They may have an attorney present, but their counsel
may not object to or otherwise stop an unfair or irrelevant
line of questioning. Refusal to answer, no matter how offensive
or inappropriate the question, can lead to a contempt citation
against the witness. We feel very strongly that this practice,
which has become all too frequent in this and the 104th
Congress, should be used only very sparingly, only when
absolutely necessary. We do not believe it has been necessary
in any of these instances.
Repealing subpoenaed witnesses rights
We deeply opposed H. Res. 301 which repealed clause 3(f)(2)
of Rule XI which provided that ``No witness served with a
subpoena by the committee shall be required against his or her
will to be photographed at any hearing or to give evidence or
testimony while the broadcasting of that hearing by radio or
television * * *''. This provision was virtually the only
guaranteed individual protection given to witnesses under House
rules. H. Res. 301 completely repealed this critical safety
valve that was available to protect subpoenaed witnesses. This
rule was initially adopted as a response to the disgraceful
treatment of witnesses in the House during the infamous
McCarthy era. Committees (and in many instances unilaterally
the Chair of the committee) have the power to subpoena almost
any individual in this nation if it is believed that he or she
has information pertinent to an investigation of the committee.
They must appear or face contempt. During the hearing, members
of the committee have unchecked power to ask those individuals
virtually anything they wish, no matter how inappropriate, no
matter how damaging, no matter how incriminating. It would seem
fair and reasonable that those subjected to such scrutiny
should be afforded the opportunity to stop the broadcast of
their testimony. Unfortunately, the Republican majority did not
share our views on this most basic right and chose to repeal
the provision.
Joe Moakley.
Martin Frost.
Tony P. Hall.
Louise M. Slaughter.
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