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2. Election of Speaker. Hastert. Hastert 222- Gephardt 206. 1/3/01.

6. H.Con.Res. 14, to permit use of the U.S. Capitol rotunda for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust. Yes. Passed 407-0, under suspension of rules. 1/31/01.

7. H.Con.Res. 15, to express sympathy for the victims of the earthquake that struck India on Jan. 26, 2001, and support for ongoing aid efforts. Yes. Passed 406-1, under suspension of rules. 1/31/01.

9. H.J.Res. 7, to extend best wishes and birthday greetings of the Congress to former President Ronald Reagan on his 90th birthday. Yes. Passed 410-0, under suspension of rules. 2/6/01.

10. H.Res. 28, to express House support for the goals of Catholic Schools Week and congratulate Catholic schools, students, parents and teachers for their contributions to education. Yes. Passed 412-0, under suspension of rules. 2/6/01.

12. H.Res. 34, to congratulate Ariel Sharon on his election as prime minister of Israel and urge Palestinian Authority President Yasser Arafat to use his influence and resources to see that violence in the Middle East is brought to an end. Yes. Passed 410-1, under suspension of rules. 2/13/01.

16. H.Con.Res. 39, to honor 28 U.S. soldiers killed in a 1991 Iraqi missile attack during Operation Desert Storm and resolve to support theater missile defense programs. Yes. Passed 395-0, under suspension of rules. 2/27/01.

20. H.Con.Res. 27, to honor the National Institute of Standards and Technology for 100 years of service. Yes. Passed 413-1, under suspension of rules. 2/28/01.

21. H.Res. 54, to honor African-American pioneers including those in Dearfield, Colorado. Yes. Passed 411-0, under suspension of rules. 2/28/01.

29. H.Res. 79, rule to consider S.J.Res. 6, congressional disapproval of the ergonomics rule submitted by the Labor Department. Yes. Passed 222-198. 3/7/01.

30. H.Con.Res. 31, to support National Donor Day and raise awareness of organ and other donor programs. Yes. Passed 418-0, under suspension of rules. 3/7/01.

32. H.Con.Res. 47, to pay tribute to 21 members of the Virginia Air National Guard and Florida Army National Guard killed in an airplane crash in Georgia. Yes. Passed 413-0, under suspension of rules. 3/7/01.

51. H.Res. 67, recognizing the importance of combating tuberculosis on a worldwide basis, and acknowledging the severe impact that TB has on minority populations in the United States. Yes. Passed 405-2, under suspension of rules. 3/20/01.

52. H.Con.Res. 41, expressing sympathy for the victims of the devastating earthquakes that struck El Salvador on January 13, 2001, and February 13, 2001, and supporting ongoing aid efforts. Yes. Passed 405-1, under suspension of rules. 3/20/01.

53. H.Con.Res. 43, authorizing a revised edition of the House-printed biographical and historical report, "Black Americans in Congress, 1870-1989." Yes. Passed 414-1, under suspension of rules. 3/21/01.

62. H.Res. 84, to adopt the resolution to provide $203.5 million in the 107th Congress for 18 House standing committees and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, not including the House Appropriations Committee, which is funded through the legislative branch appropriations. Yes. Passed 357-61. 3/27/01.

79. H.Con.Res. 66, to authorize an updated version of the House report titled, "Women in Congress, 1917-1990." Yes. Passed 414-1, under suspension of rules. 4/4/01.

90. H.Con.Res. 91, recognizing the importance of raising awareness of autism, and express support for additional federal funding to support research on and improved treatment of the disorder. Yes. Passed 418-1, under suspension of rules. 5/1/01.

91. H.Con.Res. 95, to express the sense of Congress in support of establishing a National Charter Schools Week. Yes. Passed 404-6, under suspension of rules. 5/1/01.

110. H.Res. 116, commending the dedication and sacrifices of law enforcement officers killed or disabled in the line of duty. Yes. Passed 416-0, under suspension of rules. 5/15/01.

126. H.Con.Res. 56, to express the sense of Congress regarding National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day on the 60th anniversary of the Dec. 7, 1941, attack. Yes. Passed 368-0, under suspension of rules. 5/21/01.

150. H.Con.Res. 100, to commend the American Football Coaches Association and Clear Channel Communications for supplying parents with child identification kits to gather data that can help in locating missing, kidnaped and runaway children. Yes. Passed 405-0, under suspension of rules. 6/5/01.

157. H.Res. 97, to honor the work and achievements of former Rep. Shirley Anita Chisholm, the first African-American woman to serve in Congress. Yes. Passed 415-0, under suspension of rules. 6/12/01.

161. H.Con.Res. 145, to condemn the Taliban regime’s forcing of Hindus in Afghanistan to wear symbols identifying them as Hindu, call for the policy’s revocation, urge Pakistan to push the Taliban to revoke the policy, and support humanitarian assistance for the Afghan people. Yes. Passed 420-0. 6/13/01.

167. H.Con.Res. 154, to pay tribute to Army National Guard combat units deployed in support of Army operations in Bosnia and recognize the importance of all National Guard and Reserve units to U.S. security. Yes. Passed 417-0, under suspension of rules. 6/19/01.

168. H.Con.Res. 163, to recognize the significance of Juneteenth, the annual celebration marking June 19, 1865, the day slaves in Galveston, Texas, heard of their emancipation. Yes. Passed 415-0, under suspension of rules. 6/19/01.

171. H.Res. 124, to recognize the importance of America’s youth, support American Youth Day, and encourage participation in activities furthering the five promises of America’s Promise— The Alliance for Youth. Yes. Passed 424-0, under suspension of rules. 6/20/01.

186. H.Res. 160, to condemn the Chinese government’s detention and treatment of five U.S.-based scholars of Chinese ancestry, urge President Bush to push for their release, and urge China to release a U.S.-based businessman on medical parole. Yes. Passed 379-0, under suspension of rules. 6/25/01.

187. H.Res. 99, to urge Lebanon, Syria, and Iran to push Hezbollah to allow International Red Cross staff to visit four Israelis abducted by the group in Lebanon last fall. Yes. Passed 379-0, under suspension of rules. 6/25/01.

188. H.Con.Res. 161, to honor 19 U.S. servicemen killed in a terrorist bombing of Khobar Towers in Saudi Arabia on June 25, 1996. Yes. Passed 379-0, under suspension of rules. 6/25/01.

192. H.Res. 166, to recognize those who provided relief and service to the people of Houston, Texas, and surrounding areas in the wake of Tropical Storm Allison. Yes. Passed 411-0, under suspension of rules. 6/26/01.

197. H.Res. 172, to pay tribute to John J. Downing, Brian Fahey, and Harry Ford, firefighters killed in the line of duty June 17, 2001, in Queens, New York. Yes. Passed 424-0, under suspension of rules. 6/27/01.

211. H.Con.Res. 170, to express the sense of Congress that corporations should increase their support of faith-based organizations and should not adopt policies barring the company from giving to such organizations merely because they are faith-based. Yes. Passed 391-17, under suspension of rules. 7/10/01.

212. H.Con.Res. 168, to honor torture victims in the U.S. and abroad annually on the occasion of the U.N. International Day in Support of Victims of Torture. Yes. Passed 409-0, under suspension of rules. 7/10/01.

213. H.Con.Res. 174, to allow use of the Capitol Rotunda on July 26, 2001, to present congressional gold medals to the original 29 Navajo Code Talkers. Yes. Passed 409-0, under suspension of rules. 7/10/01.

229. S. 360, to name the U.S. Peace Corps headquarters and World Wise Schools Program after the late Sen. Paul Coverdell of Georgia, and authorize $10 million for the University of Georgia to construct a facility named the "Paul D. Coverdell Building." Yes. Passed 330-61, under suspension of rules. 7/17/01.

230. H.Res. 195, to honor the U.S. military and defense contractors for the successful July 14, 2001, missile defense interceptor test. Yes. Passed 321-77, under suspension of rules. 7/17/01.

290. H.Res. 212, to encourage participants at the U.N. World Conference Against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia, and Related Intolerance to tackle those and similar discrimination issues and also recognize the need for a global framework to address such issues. Yes. Passed 408-3, under suspension of rules. 7/30/01.

291. H.Res. 191, to call for the United Nations to transfer to Israel all material evidence in the investigation into the Oct. 7, 2000, abduction of three Israeli soldiers by Hezbollah forces, including an unedited videotape. Yes. Passed 411-4, under suspension of rules. 7/30/01.

292. H.Con.Res. 190, to support National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, recognized each September. Yes. Passed 418-0, under suspension of rules. 7/30/01.

298. H.R. 2647, to provide $2.2 billion in FY 2002 appropriations for legislative branch operations. Yes. Passed 380-38. 7/31/01.

334. H.Res. 233, to welcome the state visit September 5-7 by Vicente Fox Quesada, president of Mexico, and recognize the important relationship between the United States and Mexico. Yes. Passed 407-0, under suspension rules. 9/5/01.

338. H.J.Res. 61, to express the sense of the Congress that the Senate and the House condemn the terrorists who planned and carried out the September 11, 2001, attacks against the United States, as well as their sponsors; extend deepest condolences to the victims and their families; commend the actions of rescue workers, volunteers and officials responding to the scene; commit support of increased resources to eradicate terrorism; and declare September 12, 2001, as a national day of unity and mourning. Yes. Passed 408-0. 9/11/01.

372. H.Con.Res. 244, to authorize the printing of a revised edition of the publication titled, "Our Flag." Yes. Passed 412-0, under suspension of rules. 10/9/01.

387. H.Con.Res. 248, to express the sense of Congress that public schools may display the words "God Bless America" as an expression of support for the nation. Yes. Passed 404-0, under suspension of rules. 10/16/01.

388. H.Con.Res. 217, to express the sense of Congress recognizing the historic significance of the 50th anniversary of the alliance between Australia and the United States under the ANZUS Treaty, reaffirming the economic, security, and diplomatic importance of the relationship between the U.S. and Australia, and welcoming the state visit by Australian Prime Minister John Howard. Yes. Passed 413-1, under suspension of rules. 10/16/01.

407. H.J.Res. 71, to designate September 11 as "Patriot Day." Yes. Passed 407-0. 10/25/01.

408. H.Con.Res. 243, to express the sense of Congress that the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor should be presented to the public safety officers who perished or who demonstrated outstanding valor above and beyond the call of duty in responding to the terrorist attacks on September 11. Yes. Passed 409-0, under suspension of rules. 10/30/01.

411. H.Con.Res. 233, to express the profound sorrow of the Congress for the death and injuries suffered by first responders as they endeavored to save innocent people in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on September 11. Yes. Passed 405-0, under suspension of rules. 10/30/01.

417. H.R. 2647, to agree to the conference report to provide $2.97 billion in FY 2002 appropriations for legislative branch operations, including the House of Representatives, the Senate, Capitol Police, and Library of Congress. Yes. Passed 374-52. 11/1/01.

432. H.Con.Res. 262, to express the sense of Congress that the President should preserve the ability of the U.S. to enforce its trade laws and ensure fair export trade laws during World Trade Organization negotiations. Yes. Passed 410-4, under suspension of rules. 11/7/01.

439. H.Con.Res. 211, to express the sense of Congress commending Daw Aung San Suu Kyi on the 10th anniversary of her receiving the Nobel Peace Prize and recognizing her contributions and work toward bringing peace and democracy to Burma. Yes. Passed 420-0, under suspension of rules. 11/14/01.

440. H.Con.Res. 257, to express the sense of Congress commending the men and women of the U.S. Postal Service for their outstanding job of collecting, processing, sorting, and delivering the mail during this time of national emergency and assuring postal workers that Congress will work to ensure their safety as they carry out their duties and responsibilities and the safety of the general public. Yes. Passed 418-0, under suspension of rules. 11/14/01.

443. H.Con.Res. 228, to express the sense of Congress that the children who lost a parent or guardian in the September 11 terrorist attacks should be provided with all necessary assistance, services, and benefits available through federal, state or local agencies and urge those agencies to make such assistance a priority. Yes. Passed 418-0, under suspension of rules. 11/15/01.

445. H.Con.Res. 239, to express the sense of Congress that schools in the United States should set aside time to allow children to pray for, or silently reflect on, the nation during the struggle against international terrorism. Yes. Passed 297-125, under suspension of rules. 11/15/01.

450. S.Con.Res. 44, to express the sense of Congress on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of Japan forces’ attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, and honor the U.S. citizens who were killed and the service of the American sailors and soldiers who survived. Yes. Passed 393-0, under suspension of rules. 11/27/01.

452. H.Con.Res. 77, to express the sense of Congress that Congress and the President should support the timely reunification of families separated 50 years ago when North and South Korea were divided. Yes. Passed 420-0, under suspension of rules. 11/28/01.

469. H.Con.Res. 242, to express the sense of Congress congratulating Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty on a half century of effort in promoting democracy, particularly freedom of the press and freedom of expression in Eastern Europe and Russia, and recognizing its continuing efforts to advance vital U.S. interests in building a more peaceful, democratic, free, and stable world community. Yes. Passed 404-1, under suspension of rules. 12/5/01.

471. H.Con.Res. 102, to express the sense of Congress in support of reducing hunger in sub-Saharan Africa and increasing bilateral and multilateral poverty-focused resources with an emphasis on health (including HIV-AIDS prevention and treatment), education, agriculture, private sector and free market development, democratic institutions and the rule of law, micro-finance development, and debt relief. Yes. Passed 400-9, under suspension of rules. 12/5/01.

472. H.Res. 298, to express the sense of the House that Veterans Day should continue to be observed on November 11 and separate from any other federal holiday or day for federal elections or national observances. Yes. Passed 415-0, under suspension of rules. 12/5/01.

473. H.Con.Res. 232, to express the sense of Congress honoring the crew and passengers of hijacked United Airlines Flight 93, which crashed on September 11 in Pennsylvania, for their action in possibly averting the use of the aircraft in a further terrorist attack by attempting to overpower the hijackers; extending condolences to the victims' families and friends, supporting a memorial plaque to the victims on the grounds of the Capitol. Yes. Passed 415-0, under suspension of rules. 12/5/01.

474. H.Con.Res. 280, to express the sense of Congress condemning the terrorist attacks resulting in the death of 26 and the wounding of at least 175 people in Israel in December and urging the President to take steps to ensure that the Palestinian Authority acts to stop the terrorism and to insist that countries harboring or materially supporting Palestinian terrorist groups end their support, dismantle the groups, and bring them to justice. Yes. Passed 384-11, under suspension of rules. 12/5/01.

483. H.Con.Res. 281, to express the sense of Congress honoring the ultimate sacrifice made by Johnny Micheal Spann, a paramilitary officer in the Central Intelligence Agency who was the first American killed in combat during the war against terrorism in Afghanistan, and pledging continued support for members of the armed forces who risk their lives every day to ensure the safety of all U.S. citizens. Yes. Passed 401-0, under suspension of rules. 12/11/01.

488. H.R. 3295, Help America Vote Act. Motion to recommit the bill to the House Administration Committee with instructions to report it back with amendments ensuring that Motor Voter Law provisions remain in place, securing provisional voting rights, mandating that within five years voting systems must provide increased opportunities for voters to correct ballot errors, and requiring that election guidelines be developed by the Justice Department. No. Failed 197-226. 12/12/01.

489. H.R. 3295. On passage of the bill to overhaul the nation’s voting system and authorize $400 million in one-time payments to states and counties to replace punch card voting systems, establish the Election Assistance Commission to assist in the administration of federal elections and election laws, authorize $2.25 billion over three years to states to reform the administration of elections, and establish minimum federal election standards for states and local governments. Yes. Passed 362-63. 12/12/01.

490. H.Con.Res. 282, to express the sense of Congress in support of the importance of strengthening Social Security and that the President's Commission to Strengthen Social Security should recommend innovative ways to protect the Social Security system without lowering benefits or increasing taxes. Yes. Passed 415-5, under suspension of rules. 12/12/01.

500. H.R. 3054, to authorize the award of congressional gold medals to officers, emergency workers, and other employees of federal, state, and local governments who responded to the attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City and perished in the tragic events of September 11 (including those who are missing and presumed dead), and to the people aboard United Airlines Flight 93 who helped resist the hijackers and caused the plane to crash in Pennsylvania. Yes. Passed 392-2, under suspension of rules. 12/18/01.