Congratulating James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, for 100 years of service and leadership to the United States.
2008-06-23: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 354 - 0 (Roll no. 440). (text: CR H5836)
Supporting the We Don't Serve Teens campaign.
2008-09-23: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to strike rule XXVIII, popularly known as the "Gephardt rule", and to require recorded votes on measures that increase the statutory limit on the public debt.
2008-03-06: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of William F. Buckley, Jr.
2008-04-23: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Condemning the persecution of Baha'is in Iran.
2008-08-01: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to provide increased accountability and transparency in the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct.
2008-02-27: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Recognizing the courage and sacrifice of those members of the United States Armed Forces who were held as prisoners of war during the Vietnam conflict and calling for a full accounting of the 1,729 members of the Armed Forces who remain unaccounted for from the Vietnam conflict.
2008-05-22: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Recognizing March 6, 2008, as the first-ever World Glaucoma Day, established to increase awareness of glaucoma, which is the second leading cause of preventable blindness in the United States and worldwide.
2008-04-22: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Reaffirming the commitment of the House of Representatives to the patriotic and professional men and women serving in the United States Marine Corps in defense of the United States.
2008-02-29: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Condemning the ongoing Palestinian rocket attacks on Israeli civilians by Hamas and other Palestinian terrorist organizations, and for other purposes.
2008-03-05: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Condemning the glorification of terrorism and the continuing anti-Israel and anti-Semitic rhetoric at the United Nations.
2008-01-23: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Objecting to United Nations funding of the Durban Review Conference using the United Nations regular budget, and for other purposes.
2007-12-17: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Honoring public child welfare agencies, nonprofit organizations and private entities providing services for foster children.
2008-05-14: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require that general appropriations for military construction and veterans' affairs be considered as stand-alone measures.
2007-10-31: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Recognizing the 40th Anniversary of the Mass Movement for Soviet Jewish Freedom and the 20th Anniversary of the Freedom Sunday Rally for Soviet Jewry on the Mall in Washington, D.C.
2007-10-30: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Urging Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, who is also Chairman of his Fatah party, to officially abrogate the 10 articles in the Fatah Constitution that call for Israel's destruction and terrorism against Israel, oppose any political solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and label Zionism as racism.
2007-10-18: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Supporting the We Don't Serve Teens campaign.
2007-10-02: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Condemning the actions of September 7, 2007, resulting in damage to the Vietnam Veterans War Memorial.
2007-10-23: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Reaffirming the commitment of the House of Representatives to respecting the independent and professional reputation of General David H. Petraeus and all members of the United States Armed Forces serving in good standing in the defense of the United States.
2007-09-10: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Acknowledging the importance of understanding the history of the United States of America and recognizing the need to foster civic responsibility in all citizens.
2007-09-25: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H10761)