Recognizing and celebrating the 50th anniversary of the entry of Alaska in the Union as the 49th State.
2008-06-09: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 375 - 0 (Roll no. 390). (text: CR H5077)
A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Government of Japan should formally acknowledge, apologize, and accept historical responsibility in a clear and unequivocal manner for its Imperial Armed Forces' coercion of young women into sexual slavery, known to the world as "comfort women", during its colonial and wartime occupation of Asia and the Pacific Islands from the 1930s through the duration of World War II.
2007-07-30: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Establishing a Select Committee on POW and MIA Affairs.
2007-01-30: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution
2007-10-10: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 21.
Recognizing the 100th anniversary of Glenn Curtiss's achievement of record-breaking speed and his contributions to the motorcycle and aircraft industries.
2007-01-24: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H915)
Honoring Alexander Hamilton on the 250th anniversary of his birth.
2007-01-11: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Mourning the passing of President Gerald Rudolph Ford and celebrating his leadership and service to the people of the United States.
2007-01-11: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Congratulating the 2007-2008 National Basketball Association World Champions, the Boston Celtics, on an outstanding and historic season.
2008-10-02: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the threat posed to international peace, stability in the Middle East, and the vital national security interests of the United States by Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons and regional hegemony, and for other purposes.
2008-05-22: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Better Hearing and Speech Month, and for other purposes.
2008-05-16: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Expressing support for the designation of August 2008 as "National Heat Stroke Awareness Month" to raise awareness and encourage prevention of heat stroke.
2008-09-22: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Celebrating the birth of Abraham Lincoln and recognizing the prominence the Declaration of Independence played in the development of Abraham Lincoln's beliefs.
2008-02-13: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.
2007-10-31: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Honoring professional surveyors and recognizing their contributions to society.
2008-10-02: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the need for a nationwide diversified energy portfolio, and for other purposes.
2007-05-22: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
Supporting the goals and ideals of Mental Health Month, and for other purposes.
2007-04-26: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Commemorating the 400th Anniversary of the settlement of Jamestown.
2007-05-09: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Supporting the goals and ideals of a National Children and Families Day, in order to encourage adults in the United States to support and listen to children and to help children throughout the Nation achieve their hopes and dreams, and for other purposes.
2007-05-17: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Concurrent resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of the Military Order of the Purple Heart and commending recipients of the Purple Heart for their courage and sacrifice on behalf of the United States.
2007-08-03: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Calling on the Government of the United Kingdom to immediately establish a full, independent, and public judicial inquiry into the murder of Northern Ireland defense attorney Patrick Finucane, as recommended by Judge Peter Cory as part of the Weston Park Agreement, in order to move forward on the Northern Ireland peace process.
2007-03-19: Message on Senate action sent to the House.