Recognizing the importance of Christmas and the Christian faith.
2007-12-11: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 372 - 9, 10 Present (Roll no. 1143). (text: CR H15233)
Mourning the passing of Congressman Henry J. Hyde and celebrating his leadership and service to the people of Illinois and the United States of America.
2007-12-17: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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 and honoring, in community post offices, the service of men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces deployed overseas.
2007-10-30: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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.
Expressing support for designation of a National Veterans History Project Week to encourage public participation in a nationwide project that collects and preserves the stories of the men and women who served our nation in times of war and conflict.
2007-11-05: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Condemning the Wakf's digging activities at the Temple Mount site and deploring the destruction of artifacts vitally important to Jewish, Christian and Muslim faiths.
2007-10-18: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Chemistry Week.
2007-10-22: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the support and sympathy of the House of Representatives and the people of the United States for the victims of the devastating flooding that occurred across many parts of Ohio in August 2007 and commending the communities, volunteer organizations, churches and emergency response agencies for their continuing work to restore the affected areas across the state.
2007-11-06: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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.
Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the designation of a National Fire Fighter Appreciation Day to honor and celebrate the fire fighters of the United States.
2007-12-11: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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.
Supporting the goals and ideals of Veterans of Foreign Wars Day.
2007-09-25: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Supporting the goals and ideals of Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Day.
2007-09-10: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Celebrating the 220th Anniversary of the signing of the Constitution of the United States of America, and for other purposes.
2007-09-10: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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)
Providing for the correction of the events of August 2, 2007.
2007-08-04: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Supporting the goals and ideals of Gold Star Mothers Day.
2007-09-24: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.