Celebrating the role of mothers in the United States and supporting the goals and ideals of Mother's Day.
2008-05-07: On motion to table the motion to reconsider the vote Agreed to by recorded vote: 237 - 178 (Roll no. 275).
Expressing support for designation of April 2008 as "National Autism Awareness Month" and supporting efforts to devote new resources to research into the causes and treatment of autism and to improve training and support for individuals with autism and those who care for individuals with autism.
2008-05-21: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Honoring the life, achievements, and contributions of Charlton Heston and extending its deepest sympathies to the family of Charlton Heston for the loss of such a great generous man, husband, and father.
2008-05-07: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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.
Calling upon the courts to uphold the fundamental and constitutional right of parents to direct the upbringing and education of their children.
2008-06-03: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
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)
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.
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 designation of a National Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia Awareness Day.
2008-04-14: 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.
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 support for designation of June 30 as "National Corvette Day".
2008-06-26: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Supporting the Adopt-a-Platoon program, which encourages support to deployed soldiers through letters, care packages, pen pal campaigns, and monetary donations.
2008-02-29: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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.
Recognizing the State of Minnesota's 150th anniversary.
2008-06-03: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Congratulating Kentucky on being selected to host the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010.
2008-01-15: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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 sympathy to the victims and families of the tragic acts of violence in Colorado Springs, Colorado and Arvada, Colorado.
2008-04-14: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 380 - 0 (Roll no. 183). (text: CR H2228)
Honoring the life and mourning the death of John Berthoud, Ph.D.
2007-12-17: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.