Expressing the condolences of the House to those affected by the devastating shooting incident of February 14, 2008, at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois.
2008-03-05: 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 support for the designation of the week of March 3-7, 2008, as "School Social Work Week" to promote awareness of the vital role of school social workers in schools, and in the community as a whole, in helping students prepare for their future as productive citizens.
2008-02-25: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that rebate checks would better stimulate the economy if spent on American-made products and services from American-owned companies.
2008-06-11: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Honoring the life of senior Border Patrol agent Luis A. Aguilar, who lost his life in the line of duty near Yuma, Arizona, on January 19, 2008.
2008-02-12: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 357 - 0 (Roll no. 43). (text: CR H820)
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.
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.
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 the week of February 4 through February 8, 2008 as "National School Counseling Week".
2008-01-23: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Congratulating Iowa State University of Science and Technology for 150 years of leadership and service to the United States and the world as Iowa's land-grant university.
2008-03-11: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Honoring the contributions of Catholic schools.
2008-01-23: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Condemning the assassination of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto and reaffirming the commitment of the United States to assist the people of Pakistan in combating terrorist activity and promoting a free and democratic Pakistan.
2008-01-16: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the March 2007 report of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development makes an important contribution to the understanding of the high levels of crime and violence in the Caribbean, and that the United States should work with Caribbean countries to address crime and violence in the region.
2008-04-09: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Recognizing the service and dedication of Dr. Daisaku Ikeda and celebrating his 80th birthday.
2007-12-05: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the House has lost confidence in the performance of Consumer Product Safety Commission Chairwoman Nancy Nord, and urging the President to request her resignation.
2007-11-13: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Expressing the sympathy and pledging the urgent support of the House of Representatives and the people of the United States for the victims of the devastating flooding in southern Mexico.
2007-11-14: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments.
2007-11-13: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the House has lost confidence in the performance of Consumer Product Safety Commission Chairman Nancy Nord, and urging the President to request her resignation.
2007-11-06: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the House has lost confidence in the performance of Consumer Product Safety Commission Chairwoman Nancy Nord, and urging the President to request her resignation.
2007-11-06: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.