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Congressional Matters

  • 2. Election of Speaker of the House. Hastert. Hastert - 226, Pelosi, 199. 1/4/05.
  • 8. H.Con.Res. 16, to express the sense of Congress congratulating the people of Ukraine for conducting a free and fair run-off presidential election on Dec. 26, 2004, and Viktor Yushchenko on his election as president and expressing continued support for Ukraine’s efforts to establish a full democracy, rule of law and respect for human rights. Yes. Passed 392-1, under suspension of rules. 1/25/05.
  • 9. H.Res. 39, to express the sense of the House commending foreign countries and international organizations for marking the 60th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz on Jan. 27, 1945, and urging a strengthening of the fight against racism, intolerance, bigotry, prejudice, discrimination and anti-Semitism. Yes. Passed 393-0, under suspension of rules. 1/25/05.
  • 10. H.R. 54, Congressional Gold Medal standards. Amendment to increase the limit on the number of congressional gold medals permitted under the bill from two per year to six per Congress, with no limit on how many of the six medals could be awarded in either year of a Congress. No. Failed 189-212. 1/26/05.
  • 11. H.R. 54. Amendment to provide for equitable distribution of gold medals under the bill between the majority and minority parties by providing that no more than half of the medals could be awarded on legislation sponsored by members of the same political party. No. Failed 182-211. 1/26/05.
  • 12. H.R. 54. Motion to recommit the bill to the Financial Services Committee with instructions to amend it to prevent the Treasury secretary from striking a congressional gold medal for presentation posthumously in behalf of any individual except during the 20-year period beginning five years after the individual’s death, unless the authorization for the medal was enacted before the person died. No. Failed 187-217. 1/26/05.
  • 13. H.R. 54. On passage of the bill to establish standards for the awarding of Congressional Gold medals by limiting the number of medals that may be struck by the Treasury Department in any calendar year to two, effective as of the date of the bill’s enactment, and providing that only an individual may be a recipient of a Congressional Gold Medal and no gold medal may be presented posthumously on behalf of any individual except during the 20-year period beginning five years after the individual’s death (unless the Act of Congress authorizing the striking of the medal was enacted before the death). Yes. Passed 231-173. 1/26/05.
  • 14. H.Res. 23, to express the sense of the House supporting the goals of Catholic Schools Week and recognizing the contributions of America’s thousands of Catholic elementary and secondary schools in promoting and ensuring a brighter, stronger future for the country. Yes. Passed 408-0, under suspension of rules. 2/1/05.
  • 17. H.Res. 56, to express the sense of the House commending the Palestinian people for conducting a free and fair presidential election on Jan. 9, 2005; urging the Palestinian leadership to continue to advance democratic ideals; condemning terrorism, and urging the new president to immediately take steps to dismantle the Palestinian terrorist infrastructure. Yes. Passed 415-1, under suspension of rules. 2/2/05.
  • 18. H.Res. 57, to express the sense of the House reaffirming the U.S. arms embargo on the People’s Republic of China (PRC), and deploring the recent increase in arms sales by member states of the European Union to the PRC and the European Council’s decision to finalize work toward lifting its arms embargo on the PRC. Yes. Passed 411-3, under suspension of rules. 2/2/05.
  • 20. H.Res. 46, to express the sense of the House supporting the goals and ideals of National Mentoring month and encouraging the millions of adults who mentor children. Yes. Passed 414- 0, under suspension of rules. 2/8/05.
  • 24. H.Con.Res. 6, to express the sense of Congress that the Department of Defense should continue to support activities of the Boy Scouts of America, particularly the periodic national and world Boy Scout Jamborees. Yes. Passed 418-7, under suspension of rules. 2/9/05.
  • 25. H.Con.Res. 26, to express the sense of Congress honoring the Tuskegee Airmen, a group of African-American fighter pilots, for their bravery in fighting in World War II, and for their contribution in creating an integrated United States Air Force. Yes. Passed 423-0, under suspension of rules. 2/9/05.
  • 26. H.Con.Res. 30, to express the sense of Congress supporting the goals and ideals of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on Feb. 7, 2005, and recognizing the fifth anniversary of its observation. Yes. Passed 422-0, under suspension of rules. 2/9/05.
  • 32. H.Con.Res. 25, to express the sense of Congress recognizing the courage and contributions of Jibreel Khazan (Ezell Blair, Jr.), David Richmond, Joseph McNeil, and Franklin McCain, four African-American college freshmen, known as the ìGreensboro Four,î to the civil rights movement, through their lunch counter sit-in in Greensboro, North Carolina, in 1960 to challenge segregation. Yes. Passed 424-0, under suspension of rules. 2/15/05.
  • 39. H.Res. 91, to express the sense of the House condemning the Feb.14, 2005, terrorist bombing in Beirut, Lebanon, that killed former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri and killed and wounded others, and honoring the life and legacy of Rafik Hariri. Yes. Passed 409-0, under suspension of rules. 2/17/05.
  • 40. H.Con.Res. 5, to express the sense of Congress providing for the acceptance of a statue of Sarah Winnemucca, an American Indian rights advocate, presented by the people of Nevada, for placement in National Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol, and authorizing the state of Nevada to use the Capitol Rotunda for a presentation ceremony on March 9, 2005. Yes. Passed 418-0, under suspension of rules. 3/1/05.
  • 41. H.Con.Res. 63, to express the sense of Congress authorizing the use of the Capitol Rotunda for a ceremony on May 5, 2005, to commemorate the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust. Yes. Passed 416-0, under suspension of rules. 3/1/05.
  • 49. H.R. 841, Continuity in Representation Act. Amendment to extend the deadline for conducting special congressional elections under the bill from 45 days to 60 days after the Speaker’s announcement. No. Failed 192-229. 3/3/05.
  • 50. H.R. 841. Amendment to require that any lawsuit challenging the Speaker’s announcement that more than 100 vacancies in the House exist must be filed within five days, rather than two days, of the announcement, and allow any citizen of the district or any group of citizens to intervene in support or opposition to the challenge. No. Failed 183-239. 3/3/05.
  • 51. H.R. 841. Motion to recommit the bill to the House Administration Committee with instructions to add language to require states to provide for minimum required election personnel and equipment to conduct special elections. No. Failed 196-223. 3/3/05.
  • 52. H.R. 841. On passage of the Continuity in Representation Act to respond to a catastrophe that kills at least 100 members of the House of Representatives by requiring special elections to fill vacant House seats within 49 days of such catastrophe; provide that if a regularly scheduled election is planned to fill a vacant House seat within 75 days of the House Speaker’s announcement of the vacancies, then no special election for that seat would be required, and provide that political parties would be required to nominate their candidates within 10 days of the House Speaker’s announcement. Yes. Passed 329-68. 3/3/05.
  • 54. H.Res. 133, to adopt the resolution extending funding authority for standing and select House committees at current levels from April 1 through April 30. Yes. Passed 406-0, under suspension of rules. 3/8/05.
  • 66. H.Res. 135, to adopt the resolution to establish the House Democracy Assistance Commission to provide advice to members and staff of the newly formed parliaments in emerging democracies. Yes. Passed 386-2, under suspension of rules. 3/14/05.
  • 67. H.Res. 101, to express the sense of the House condemning the terrorist attacks perpetrated by Hezbollah and urging the European Union (EU) to classify Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and prohibit EU funding to Hezbollah. Yes. Passed 380-3, under suspension of rules. 3/14/05.
  • 81. H.Con.Res. 98, to express the sense of Congress expressing grave concern regarding the passage on March 14, 2005, of an anti-secession law by the People’s Republic of China and the law’s legal justification for the use of force against Taiwan. Yes. Passed 424-4, under suspension of rules. 3/16/05.
  • 84. H.Con.Res. 32, to express the sense of Congress that the Lebanese Republic is a captive country and its occupation by Syria represents a long-term threat to the security of the Middle East and to U.S. efforts to promote regional political and economic liberalization. Yes. Passed 419-1, under suspension of rules. 3/17/05.
  • 89. H.Con.Res. 18, to express the sense of Congress condemning the Syrian government for the continuing gross violations of human rights and civil liberties of the Syrian and Lebanese people. Yes. Passed 402-3, under suspension of rules. 3/17/05.
  • 91. H.Res. 108, to express the sense of the House commemorating the life of the late Zurab Zhvania, prime minister of the Republic of Georgia, and expressing condolences to his family for their tragic loss and to the people of Georgia for the death of their prime minister. Yes. Passed 402-0, under suspension of rules. 4/5/05.
  • 92. H.Res. 120, to express the sense of the House commending the outstanding efforts in response to the earthquake and tsunami of Dec. 26, 2004, by members of the armed forces and civilian employees of the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development. Yes. Passed 401-0, under suspension of rules. 4/5/05.
  • 93. H.Con.Res. 34, to express the sense of Congress honoring the life and accomplishments of Yogi Bhajan, a leader of Sikhs, and extending condolences to his wife, children, grandchildren, and the Sikh communities around the world on his death on Oct. 6, 2004. Yes. Passed 405-0, under suspension of rules. 4/5/05.
  • 94. H.Res. 190, to express the sense of the House honoring the life and achievements of His Holiness Pope John Paul II and expressing profound sorrow on his death. Yes. Passed 415-0, under suspension of rules. 4/6/05.
  • 95. H.Res. 148, to express the sense of the House supporting the goals and ideals of Financial Literacy Month. Yes. Passed 409-2, under suspension of rules. 4/6/05.
  • 110. H.J.Res. 19, to provide for the appointment of Shirley Ann Jackson of New York as a citizen regent of the Smithsonian Institution. Yes. Passed 417-0, under suspension of rules. 4/19/05.
  • 111. H.J.Res. 20, to provide for the appointment of Robert P. Kogod of the District of Columbia as a citizen regent of the Smithsonian Institution. Yes. Passed 412-0, under suspension of rules. 4/19/05.
  • 113. H.Con.Res. 126, to express the sense of Congress extending condolences to the families and friends of victims of the recent school shooting at Red Lake High School in Red Lake, Minnesota. Yes. Passed 424-0, under suspension of rules. 4/20/05.
  • 114. H.Res. 208, to express the sense of the House recognizing the University of Pittsburgh, Dr. Jonas Salk, the University of Michigan, and Dr. Thomas Frances, Jr., on the 50th anniversary of the discovery of the polio vaccine. Yes. Passed 422-0, under suspension of rules. 4/20/05.
  • 137. H.Con.Res. 81, to express the sense of Congress condemning the arrest of more than 75 journalists, labor union organizers, civic leaders, librarians, and human rights activists as Cuban political prisoners in March 2003, and the Cuban regime’s continuing crackdown against internal opposition and an independent press. Yes. Passed 398-27, under suspension of rules. 4/27/05.
  • 145. H.Res. 240, to provide for adoption of the self executing rule (H.Res. 241) under which the House would automatically adopt a resolution repealing three changes to the Rules of the House dealing with ethics committee procedures made at the beginning of the 109th Congress including a rule to allow automatic dismissal of an ethics complaint that is not disposed of by the committee within 45 days. Yes. Passed 406-20. 4/27/05.
  • 150. H.Res. 210, to express the sense of the House supporting the goals of World Intellectual Property Day (April 26, 2005) to promote, inform, and teach the importance of intellectual property as a tool for economic, social, and cultural development. Yes. Passed 315-0, under suspension of rules. 4/28/05.
  • 152. H.Res. 228, to express the sense of the House honoring the significant contributions of Vietnamese Americans to American society, honoring all members of the U.S. and South Vietnam armed forces who fought in the Vietnam conflict and observing the 30th anniversary of the refugee exodus when the Republic of Vietnam fell to the communist forces of North Vietnam on April 30, 1975. Yes. Passed 416-0, under suspension of rules. 5/3/05.
  • 155. H.Con.Res. 127, to express the sense of Congress urging the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to transfer Charles Taylor, former president of the Republic of Liberia, to the jurisdiction of the United Nations Special Court for Sierra Leone to be tried for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and other violations of international humanitarian law. Yes. Passed 421-1, under suspension of rules. 5/4/05.
  • 156. H.Res. 195, to express the sense of the House recognizing the 60th anniversary of the liberation of Western Bohemia by Allied military forces during World War II, honoring those who gave their lives during the liberation and reaffirming the bonds of friendship between the people of the United States and the Czech Republic. Yes. Passed 419-0, under suspension of rules. 5/4/05.
  • 158. H.Res. 233, to express the sense of the House recognizing the 60th anniversary of Victory in Europe (V-E) Day during World War II, expressing respect and appreciation to the men and women who served in the European theater during World War II, and remembering those Americans who gave their lives for their country. Yes. Passed 423-0, under suspension of rules. 5/4/05.
  • 162. H.Res. 193, to express the sense of the House supporting the organizers and participants of the historic meeting of the Assembly to Promote the Civil Society in Cuba on May 20, 2005, in Havana, urging the international community to support the assembly’s mission to bring democracy to Cuba, and urging the administration and international community to oppose any attempts by the Castro regime to repress assembly organizers and participants. Yes. Passed 392- 22, under suspension of rules. 5/10/05.
  • 163. H.Res. 142, to express the sense of the House recognizing Rotary International on its 100th anniversary on Feb. 23, 2005, and its service to improving the human condition in communities throughout the world. Yes. Passed 413-0, under suspension of rules. 5/10/05.
  • 172. H.Res. 266, to express the sense of the House supporting the goals of Peace Officers Memorial Day to honor federal, state, and local peace officers killed or disabled in the line of duty. Yes. Passed 391-0, under suspension of rules. 5/16/05.
  • 202. H.Con.Res. 149, to express the sense of Congress congratulating the people of Israel as they celebrate the 57th anniversary of Israel’s independence and recognizing the independence of the State of Israel as a significant event in providing refuge and a national homeland for the Jewish people. Yes. Passed 397-0, under suspension of rules. 5/23/05.
  • 228. H.Con.Res. 44, to express the sense of Congress recognizing the historical significance of the Mexican holiday of Cinco de Mayo in Mexico’s struggle for independence from European control. Yes. Passed 405-0, under suspension of rules. 6/7/05.
  • 229. H.Res. 282, to express the sense of the House calling on the United Nations to officially and publicly condemn anti-Semitic statements made at U.N. meetings and by U.N. member states. Yes. Passed 409-2, under suspension of rules. 6/7/05.
  • 292. H.Con.Res. 160, to express the sense of Congress recognizing the historical significance and supporting the celebration of Juneteenth Independence Day (June 19, 1865, the day Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, with news that the Civil War had ended and that enslaved African Americans were free). Yes. Passed 425-0, under suspension of rules. 6/21/05.
  • 299. H.R. 2985, FY 2006 legislative branch appropriations. Amendment to strike a section in the bill to provide for continuity of Congress in case of a catastrophic event by requiring states to hold special elections within 49 days to fill open House seats if more than 100 vacancies occur due to a terrorist attack or other catastrophe. No. Failed 143-268. 6/22/05.
  • 300. H.R. 2985. Amendment to strike the section in the bill prohibiting the Capitol Police from operating a mounted horse unit and requiring the transfer of the current horses and equipment to the U.S. Park Police. No. Failed 185-226. 6/22/05.
  • 301. H.R. 2985. Amendment to cut all discretionary spending in the bill by 1 percent across-the- board. No. Failed 114-294. 6/22/05.
  • 302. H.R. 2985. Motion to recommit the bill to the Appropriations Committee. No. Failed 180- 232. 6/22/05.
  • 303. H.R. 2985. On passage of the bill to provide $2.9 billion in FY 2006 appropriations for legislative branch operations including the House of Representatives, the Library of Congress, the Government Accountability Office, the Architect of the Capitol, and the Government Printing Office, but excluding funds for Senate operations. Yes. Passed 330-82. 6/22/05.
  • 322. H.Res. 199, to express the sense of the House honoring and remembering the thousands of innocent victims of the massacre at Srebrenica in Bosnia and Herzegovina in July 1995, and stating that the actions of aggression and ethnic cleansing by Serbian forces in Bosnia and Herzegovina from 1992 to 1995 meet the terms defining genocide. Yes. Passed 370-1, under suspension of rules. 6/27/05.
  • 323. H.Con.Res. 155, to express the sense of Congress urging the Government of the Republic of Albania to ensure that the parliamentary elections to be held on July 3, 2005, are conducted in accordance with international standards for free and fair elections. Yes. Passed 369-1, under suspension of rules. 6/27/05.
  • 360. H.Res. 344, to express the sense of the House that a Chinese state-owned energy company exercising control of critical United States energy infrastructure and energy production capacity could take action that would threaten to impair the national security of the United States and if Unocal Corporation of California enters into an acquisition, merger, or takeover agreement with the Chinese state-owned China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC), the president should immediately initiate a thorough review. Yes. Passed 398-15, under suspension of rules. 6/30/05.
  • 361. H.Res. 340, to express the sense of the House disagreeing with the majority opinion of the Supreme Court in the case of Kelo v. City of New London and agreeing with the dissenting opinion upholding the historical interpretation of the takings clause of the 5th Amendment and its deference to the rights of private property owners. Yes. Passed 365-33, under suspension of rules. 6/30/05.
  • 363. H.Con.Res. 168, to express the sense of Congress condemning North Korea for the abductions and continued captivity of citizens of South Korea and Japan as acts of terrorism and gross violations of human rights. Yes. Passed 362-1, under suspension of rules. 7/11/05.
  • 364. H.Res. 333, to express the sense of the House supporting a National Weekend of Prayer and Reflection for Darfur, Sudan. Yes. Passed 364-2, under suspension of rules. 7/11/05.
  • 367. H.Res. 352, to express the sense of the House recognizing that improving the competitiveness of the U.S. economy depends on congressional action to remove barriers to keeping and creating jobs in the United States, including trade and tax law restrictions, health care security, education, lawsuit abuse, and energy self-sufficiency and security. Yes. Failed 242- 177, under suspension of rules. [Note: 2/3 vote required for passage under suspension of rules.]
  • 368. H.Res. 343, to express the sense of the House commending the government of Kuwait for providing female citizens of Kuwait the right to vote and hold public office and urging the full participation of Kuwaiti women in their country’s political life. Yes. Passed 420-0, under suspension of rules. 7/12/05.
  • 375. H.Res. 356, to express the sense of the House condemning the July 7, 2005, terrorist attacks in London, England, and sending condolences to the families and friends of those killed and sympathies to those injured in the attacks. Yes. Passed 416-0, under suspension of rules. 7/14/05.
  • 379. H.Con.Res. 191, to express the sense of Congress commemorating the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II, honoring all World War II veterans, and calling upon the public to commemorate Sept. 2, 2005, as a day of remembrance and appreciation. Yes. Passed 399-0, under suspension of rules. 7/14/05.
  • 380. H.Res. 328, to express the sense of the House recognizing the 25th anniversary of the workers’ strikes in Poland that led to establishment of the Solidarity Trade Union and the fall of communism in Poland and honoring the struggle and sacrifice of the citizens of Poland who risked their lives to restore democracy to their country. Yes. Passed 385-0, under suspension of rules. 7/18/05.
  • 381. H.Con.Res. 175, to express the sense of Congress recognizing the injustices suffered by African descendants of the trans-Atlantic slave trade in Latin America and the Caribbean. Yes. Passed 382-6, under suspension of rules. 7/18/05.
  • 382. H.Res. 364, to express the sense of the House commending the continuing improvement in U.S.-India relations. Yes. Passed 388-0, under suspension of rules. 7/18/05.
  • 400. H.Res. 326, to express the sense of the House calling upon the government of the Republic of Azerbaijan to hold free and fair parliamentary elections in November 2005 and guarantee opposition party participation, freedom of speech and assembly, and domestic and foreign election monitor access. Yes. Passed 416-1, under suspension of rules. 7/20/05.
  • 417. H.J.Res. 59, to express the sense of Congress that women suffragists should be revered and celebrated for working to ensure the right of women to vote in the United States. Yes. Passed 378-0, under suspension of rules. 7/25/05.
  • 418. H.Con.Res. 181, to express the sense of Congress supporting the goals and ideals of Life Insurance Awareness Month. Yes. Passed 377-4, under suspension of rules. 7/25/05.
  • 419. H.Res. 376, to express the sense of the House urging the Federal Trade Commission to investigate the “Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas” video game and impose the toughest of penalties if the publisher, Rockstar Games, is found to have committed deception or fraud to avoid a content rating below “Adults-Only” from the Entertainment Software Ratings Board. Yes. Passed 355-21, under suspension of rules. 7/25/05.
  • 438. H.Res. 383, to express the sense of the House encouraging the Transitional National Assembly of Iraq to adopt a constitution that grants women equal rights under the law and to work to protect such rights. Yes. Passed 426-0, under suspension of rules. 7/27/05.
  • 439. H.Res. 384, to express the sense of the House condemning the terrorist attacks on Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, and other terrorist attacks directed against Egypt, and expressing condolences and sympathy for those who were killed and injured in the attacks. Yes. Passed 428-0, under suspension of rules. 7/27/05.
  • 444. H.Res. 308, to express the sense of the House supporting the goals of National Marina Day and urging U.S. marinas to continue to provide environmentally friendly gateways to boating. Yes. Passed 385-0, under suspension of rules. 7/27/05.
  • 451. H.R. 2895. To adopt the conference report to the bill to provide $3.8 billion in FY 2006 appropriations for legislative branch operations, including $1.1 billion for the House of Representatives and $786 million for the Senate. Yes. Passed 305-122. 7/28/05.
  • 454. H.Res. 360, to express the sense of the House commemorating the 60th anniversary of Victory over Japan (V-J) Day and the end of World War II and honoring U.S. armed forces personnel who served in the Pacific theater during the war and those who gave their lives for their country. Yes. Passed 394-0, under suspension of rules. 9/6/05.
  • 455. S.J.Res. 19, to express the sense of Congress calling on the president to issue a proclamation recognizing the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe; reasserting the U.S. commitment to full implementation of the Helsinki Final Act, and urging all participating countries to abide by their Helsinki obligations. Yes. Passed 393-1, under suspension of rules. 9/6/05.
  • 463. H.Res. 428, to express the sense of the House in appreciation to foreign individuals, organizations, and governments that offered material assistance and other forms of support to those affected by Hurricane Katrina. Yes. Passed 410-0, under suspension of rules. 9/8/05.
  • 464. H.Res. 427, to express the sense of the House on the anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, extending deepest sympathies to the thousands of victims, their families, friends, and loved ones; thanking foreign leaders and citizens who assisted and continue to stand in solidarity with the United States against terrorism, and honoring the heroic actions of first responders, law enforcement personnel, state and local officials, volunteers, and others who aided the victims. Yes. Passed 402-6, under suspension of rules. 9/8/05.
  • 465. S.Con.Res. 26, to express the sense of Congress honoring the passengers and crew of United Airlines Flight 93 which crashed in Pennsylvania on Sept. 11, 2001, for their decisive actions and bravery, and creating a panel of congressional leaders to select an appropriate memorial in the U.S. Capitol to honor their efforts and action that many believe saved the U.S. Capitol from destruction. Yes. Passed 403-0, under suspension of rules. 9/13/05.
  • 475. H.Res. 437, to establish a bipartisan 20-member committee to investigate the government’s preparation and response to Hurricane Katrina, appointed by the speaker of the House in consultation with the minority leader, and provide $500,000 out of existing House accounts for the committee’s work. Yes. Passed 224-188. 9/15/05.
  • 477. H.Res. 441, to express the sense of the House congratulating the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Space Shuttle Discovery crew, including Commander Eileen Collins, the first female space shuttle commander, on the successful completion of their 14-day test flight to the International Space Station for the first step of the Vision for Space Exploration, begun from the Kennedy Space Center, Florida, on July 26, 2005, and completed at Edwards Air Force Base, California, on Aug. 9, 2005. Yes. Passed 401-0, under suspension of rules. 9/20/05.
  • 479. H.J.Res. 61, to express the sense of Congress supporting the goals and ideals of Gold Star Mothers Day. Yes. Passed 419-0, under suspension of rules. 9/21/05.
  • 494. H.J.Res. 66, to express the sense of Congress supporting the goals and ideals of “Lights On Afterschool!”, a national celebration of after-school programs. Yes. Passed 403-0, under suspension of rules. 9/27/05.
  • 496. H.Con.Res. 209, to express the sense of Congress supporting the goals and ideals of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Yes. Passed 404-0, under suspension of rules. 9/27/05.
  • 503. H.Res. 388, to express the sense of the House condemning human rights violations by the government of Cuba, and calling on the secretary of State to initiate an international solidarity campaign on behalf of the release of all Cuban political prisoners, and on the European Union to reexamine its current policy toward the Cuban regime. Yes. Passed 393-31, under suspension of rules. 9/29/05.
  • 504. H.Con.Res. 245, to express the sense of Congress stating that the United States Supreme Court should speedily find the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance in schools to be consistent with the Constitution of the United States. Yes. Passed 383-31, under suspension of rules. 9/29/05.
  • 508. H.Con.Res. 178, to express the sense of Congress recognizing the need to pursue research into the causes, treatment, and an eventual cure for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, and supporting the goals and ideals of National Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Week. Yes. Passed 401-0, under suspension of rules. 9/29/05.
  • 510. H.Res. 276, to express the sense of the House supporting the goals and ideals of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. Yes. Passed 415-0, under suspension of rules. 10/6/05.
  • 520. H.Con.Res. 248, to express the sense of Congress honoring the life and work of Simon Wiesenthal to memorialize the victims of the Holocaust and bring the perpetrators of crimes against humanity to justice and reaffirming congressional commitment to fighting anti-Semitism and intolerance. Yes. Passed 354-0, under suspension of rules. 10/7/05.
  • 522. H.Res. 457, to express the sense of the House recognizing the importance and contributions of chemistry to everyday lives and supporting the goals and ideals of National Chemistry Week. Yes. Passed 366-2, under suspension of rules. 10/17/05.
  • 523. H.Res. 491, to express the sense of the House supporting the goals and ideals of National Cyber Security Awareness Month with respect to raising awareness and enhancing the state of computer security in the United States. Yes. Passed 354-13, under suspension of rules. 10/17/05.
  • 526. H.Res. 492, to express the sense of the House mourning the loss of life caused by the Oct. 8, 2005, earthquake in Pakistan and India, expressing the condolences of the American people to the families of the victims, and urging assistance to those affected. Yes. Passed 423-0, under suspension of rules. 10/18/05.
  • 537. H.Con.Res. 269, to express the sense of Congress recognizing the 40th anniversary of the White House Fellows program and commending the fellows for their commitment to public service. Yes. Passed 401-0, under suspension of rules. 10/25/05.
  • 550. H.Res. 368, to express the sense of the House congratulating the State of Israel on the election of Ambassador Dan Gillerman, Israel’s permanent representative to the United Nations, as vice president of the 60th United Nations General Assembly. Yes. Passed 407-0, under suspension of rules. 10/27/05.
  • 556. H.Res. 523, to express the sense of the House condemning Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s threats against Israel. Yes. Passed 383-0. 10/28/05.
  • 570. H.Con.Res. 260, to express the sense of Congress recognizing the 40th anniversary of the Second Vatican Council’s promulgation of Noestra Aetate, the declaration on the relation of the Roman Catholic Church to non-Christian religions, and the historic role of Nostra Aetate in fostering mutual interreligious respect and dialogue. Yes. Passed 349-0, under suspension of rules. 11/7/05.
  • 572. H.Res. 444, to express the sense of the House supporting the goals and ideals of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and funding for ovarian cancer research to develop a reliable screening test to help find a cure. Yes. Passed 348-0, under suspension of rules. 11/7/05.
  • 574. H.Res. 38, to express the sense of the House supporting the accession of Israel to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. Yes. Passed 391-0, under suspension of rules. 11/8/05.
  • 575. H.Res. 302, to express the sense of the House commending employers of National Guard and other Reserve forces who have been mobilized for their support in the war on terrorism. Yes. Passed 395-0, under suspension of rules.11/8/05.
  • 591. H.Res. 547, to express the sense of the House stating that parents have a fundamental right under the Constitution to direct the education of their children and that the ruling of the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in Fields v. Palmdale School District undermines that right. Yes. Passed 320-91, under suspension of rules. 11/16/05.
  • 593. H.Con.Res. 230, to express the sense of Congress stating that the Russian Federation should provide effective protection of intellectual property rights or risk losing its eligibility to participate in the Generalized System of Preferences trade program. Yes. Passed 421-2, under suspension of rules. 11/16/05.
  • 594. H.Con.Res. 268, to express the sense of Congress stating that the current structure of oversight and management of the Internet’s domain name and addressing service works, and the authoritative root zone server should remain physically located in the United States and the secretary of Commerce should maintain oversight of ICANN (the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers). Yes. Passed 423-0, under suspension of rules. 11/16/05.
  • 597. H.Res. 500, to express the sense of the House recognizing the 60th anniversary of the disappearance on Dec. 5, 1945, of the five naval Avenger torpedo bombers of Flight 19 and the naval Mariner rescue aircraft sent to search for Flight 19 and honoring the memory of the 27 Navy airmen lost in the disappearances. Yes. Passed 420-2, under suspension of rules. 11/17/05.
  • 602. H.Res. 546, to express the sense of the House condemning the terrorist attacks that occurred on Nov. 9, 2005, in Amman, Jordan, and sending condolences to the families and friends of those killed. Yes. Passed 409-0, under suspension of rules. 11/17/05.
  • 609. H.Res. 438, to express the sense of the House urging U.N. member states to stop supporting resolutions that unfairly castigate Israel, and promote within the U.N. system a more balanced and constructive approach to resolving conflict in the Middle East. Yes. Passed 400-1, under suspension of rules. 12/6/05.
  • 610. H.Res. 535, to express the sense of the House honoring the life, legacy, and example of former Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin on the 10th anniversary of his death. Yes. Passed 399-0, under suspension of rules. 12/6/05.
  • 611. H.Res. 479, to express the sense of the House commending the people of Hungary as they mark the 50th anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution, which set the stage for the ultimate collapse of communism in 1989 throughout Central and Eastern Europe, including Hungary, and two years later in the Soviet Union. Yes. Passed 395-0, under suspension of rules. 12/6/05.
  • 614. H.Con.Res. 196, to express the sense of Congress honoring the pilots of United States commercial air carriers who volunteer to participate in the federal flight deck officer program and thanking them for taking a stand against terrorism. Yes. Passed 413-2, under suspension of rules. 12/7/05.
  • 623. H.Res. 487, to express the sense of the House supporting the goals and ideals of a Korean American Day and honoring the 103rd anniversary of the arrival of the first Korean immigrants to the United States. Yes. Passed 405-0, under suspension of rules. 12/13/05.
  • 631. H.Res. 599, to establish a Task Force on Ocean Policy to make recommendations and report to the House on the final report of the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy. Yes. Failed 103-327, under suspension of rules. 12/14/05.
  • 637. H.Res. 579, to express the sense of the House recognizing the importance of Christmas symbols and traditions, supporting their use for those who celebrate Christmas, and disapproving attempts to ban references to Christmas. Yes. Passed 401-22, under suspension of rules. 12/15/05.
  • 638. H.Con.Res. 315, to express the sense of Congress urging the president to issue an annual proclamation calling for the observance of American Jewish History Month in January. Yes. Passed 423-0, under suspension of rules. 12/15/05.
  • 641. H.Con.Res. 312, to express the sense of Congress urging the Russian Federation to withdraw draft legislation that would have the effect of severely restricting the establishment, operations, and activities of domestic, international, and foreign non-governmental organizations in Russia. Yes. Passed 405-15, under suspension of rules. 12/15/05.
  • 647. H.Con.Res. 294, to express the sense of Congress calling on the international community to condemn the Laogai, the system of forced labor prison camps in the People’s Republic of China, as a tool for suppression maintained by the Chinese government. Yes. Passed 413-1, under suspension of rules. 12/16/05.
  • 648. H.Res. 612, to express the sense of the House declaring the commitment of the House to achieving victory in Iraq. Yes. Passed 279-109. 12/16/05.
  • 649. H.Res. 409, to express the sense of the House condemning Operation Murambatsvina – under which homes, businesses, religious structures, and other buildings were demolished by the government of Zimbabwe – as a major humanitarian catastrophe caused by the government’s callousness toward its own people, disregard for the rule of law, and lack of planning to move families and businesses to more desirable locations. Yes. Passed 421-1, under suspension of rules. 12/16/05.
  • 650. H.Res. 575, to express the sense