Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act of 2007
2007-09-05: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Minimum Wage bill
2007-02-01: Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 94 - 3. Record Vote Number: 42. (text: CR S1500-1511)
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services within the Department of Health and Human Services relating to Medicare coverage for the use of erythropoiesis stimulating agents in cancer and related neoplastic conditions.
2007-11-08: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
To condemn the efforts of the Human Rights Committee of the United Nations and the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women to pressure and coerce the democratically elected government of the Republic of Ireland to reduce or eliminate its constitutionally established abortion restrictions.
2008-09-23: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Congratulating General David Howell Petraeus on being appointed Commander of the United States Central Command, and for other purposes.
2008-09-11: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Runaway Prevention Month.
2008-09-27: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the University of Nebraska at Omaha and recognizing the partnership between the City of Omaha, its citizens, and the University to build a vibrant and dynamic community.
2008-09-17: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Honoring Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President, for his invaluable contributions to this Nation as a soldier, naturalist, statesman, and public servant on the 150th anniversary of his birth.
2008-07-17: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
2008-07-10: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Remembering the 75th anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine (Holodomor) of 1932-1933 and extending the deepest sympathies of the House of Representative to the victims, survivors, and families of this tragedy, and for other purposes.
2008-09-23: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Expressing support for the designation of National GEAR UP Day.
2008-07-22: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Calling on the Egyptian Government to respect human rights and freedoms of religion and expression in Egypt.
2008-06-24: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Recognizing AmeriCorps Week.
2008-05-14: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 344 - 69 (Roll no. 319). (text: CR 5/13/2008 H3715)
Congratulating the University of Tennessee women's basketball team for winning the 2008 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Women's Basketball Championship.
2008-07-31: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Supporting the goals and ideals of the Apple Crunch and the Nation's domestic apple industry.
2008-07-31: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Supporting the goals and ideals of Peace Officers Memorial Day.
2008-05-21: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Recognizing the roles and contributions of America's teachers to building and enhancing our Nation's civic, cultural, and economic well being.
2008-04-30: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing support for designation of April 16, 2008, as "National Golf Day".
2008-04-16: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Supporting the goals and ideals of the Arbor Day Foundation and National Arbor Day.
2008-06-03: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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).