Honoring the memory of Dith Pran by remembering his life's work and continuing to acknowledge and remember the victims of genocides that have taken place around the globe.
2008-05-06: On motion to table the motion to recosider the vote Agreed to by recorded vote: 225 - 186 (Roll no. 254).
Honoring the extraordinary service and exceptional sacrifice of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), known as the Screaming Eagles.
2008-07-14: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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.
Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Congressional Club.
2008-05-21: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing support for the designation of July 26, 2008 as "National Day of the Cowboy".
2008-07-14: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the sympathies and support of the House of Representatives for the individuals and institutions affected by the powerful tornados that struck communities in Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, and Tennessee on February 5th, 2008.
2008-02-13: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National Teacher Day to honor and celebrate teachers in the United States.
2008-05-05: Motion to reconsider the vote tabled.
Remembering the space shuttle Challenger disaster and honoring its crew members, who lost their lives on January 28, 1986.
2008-02-06: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 371 - 0 (Roll no. 31). (text: CR H571)
Expressing support for designation of April as "Gospel Music Heritage Month" and honoring gospel music for its valuable long-standing contributions to American culture.
2007-12-19: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Expressing support for designation of a "National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day".
2008-04-29: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Affirming the rich spiritual and religious history of our Nation's founding and subsequent history and expressing support for designation of the first week in May as "American Religious History Week" for the appreciation of and education on America's history of religious faith.
2007-12-18: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Expressing the support and sympathy of the House of Representatives and the people of the United States for the victims of the tragic fire that occurred in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, on October 28, 2007.
2007-11-06: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Recognizing the 100th Anniversary of Robstown, Texas.
2007-12-11: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration employees, volunteers, and veterans' service organizations that perform funeral honors and memorial honor details should be permitted to recite the 13 steps to fold an American flag (known as the "13-fold recital") at any national cemetery if requested by the family of the deceased.
2007-10-30: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Chinese Communist Party should be condemned for engaging in coercive abortion practices, and for other purposes.
2007-10-02: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Calling upon George W. Bush, President of the United States, to urge full cooperation by his former political appointees, current Administration officials, and their friends and associates with congressional investigations.
2007-09-27: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Resolution recognizing Reverend Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., for his contributions to the civil rights movement in the United States, his tireless work to reduce the threat of nuclear conflict, and his efforts to secure the peaceful resolution of international conflicts.
2007-10-09: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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.