Celebrating the goals and ideals of "Black Music Month".
2009-07-16: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Recognizing the immeasurable contributions of fathers in the healthy development of children, supporting responsible fatherhood, and encouraging greater involvement of fathers in the lives of their children, especially on Father's Day.
2009-06-15: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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 "America's Spiritual Heritage Week" for the appreciation of and education on America's history of religious faith.
2009-05-04: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Expressing disapproval by the House of Representatives of the totalization agreement between the United States and Mexico signed by the Commissioner of Social Security and the Director General of the Mexican Social Security Institute on June 29, 2004.
2009-05-04: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Commending the University of Georgia Gymnastics Team for winning the 2009 NCAA National Championship.
2009-05-18: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Urging all Americans and people of all nationalities to visit the national cemeteries, memorials, and markers on Memorial Day.
2009-05-19: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing support for designation of April 2009 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.
2009-05-21: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of the Navy should name an appropriate Navy ship in honor of Marine Corps General Clifton B. Cates of Tiptonville, Tennessee.
2009-04-30: Referred to the Subcommittee on Seapower and Expeditionary Forces.
Recognizing the anniversary of the tragic accident of the steamboat ship SS Sultana.
2009-04-27: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Recognizing the 30th anniversary of the peace treaty between Egypt and Israel.
2009-03-31: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to strike rule XXVIII, popularly known as the "Gephardt rule", and to provide that any measure that increases the statutory limit on the public debt shall be stand alone and require a recorded vote.
2009-03-19: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Supporting efforts to reduce infant mortality in the United States.
2009-09-16: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the House of Representatives for the acts of heroism and military achievement by the members of the United States Armed Forces who participated in the June 6, 1944, amphibious landing at Normandy, France, and commending them for leadership and valor in an operation that helped bring an end to World War II.
2009-06-02: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Directing the Secretary of the Treasury to transmit to the House of Representatives all information in his possession relating to specific communications with American International Group, Inc. (AIG).
2009-04-23: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 45.
Urging Turkey to respect the rights and religious freedoms of the Ecumenical Patriarchate.
2009-03-11: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Congratulating the American Dental Association for its 150th year of working to improve the public's oral health and promoting dentistry, supporting initiatives to improve access to oral health care services for all Americans, and emphasizing the benefits of prevention of disease through support of community prevention initiatives and promotion of good oral hygiene.
2009-05-13: 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.
2009-02-26: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Congratulating the University of Tennessee women's basketball team (the "Lady Vols") and Head Coach Pat Summitt on her 1000th victory.
2009-06-04: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing support for National Facial Protection Month.
2009-02-26: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Condemning the Government of Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.
2009-10-22: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.