Ceremonies and Awards

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§ 1. Scope § 2. Commemorative Occasions § 3. —Federal Holidays § 4. —Patriotic Observances § 5. —Patriotic Observances of Another Country § 6. —Religious Observances § 7. —Pan American Day § 8. —Flag Day; Pause for Pledge Commemoration § 9. —Presidential §10. Memorial Services §11. —Supreme Court Justices §12. —Current and Former Members of the House and the Senate §13. —Moments of Silence §14. —Holocaust Days of Remembrance §15. —Honoring Slain Capitol Police Officers §16. —Honoring Victims of National Tragedies §17. Former Members’ Day §18. Birthday Felicitations §19. Military Awards; Receptions for Generals and As- tronauts §20. Presentation of Gifts and Awards §21. Statuary §22. Dedication of Buildings and Structures §23. Ceremonies for Visiting Dignitaries §24. Congressional Gold Medals §25. Presidential Inaugurations

Commentary and editing by M. Elizabeth Woodworth, J.D., and Andrew S. Neal, J.D.; manuscript editing by Deborah Woodard Khalili.

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VerDate 0ct 09 2002 14:45 Jan 25, 2011 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00148 Fmt 8890 Sfmt 8890 F:\PRECEDIT\VOL17\17COMP~1 27-2A Ceremonies and Awards § 1. Scope rades, balls, and the like, are not included here. For a detailed ex- This chapter presents a broad amination of the uses of the sampling of the types of celebra- House facilities and Capitol tions, ceremonies, and awards in grounds, the reader is referred (5) which the House participates.(1) elsewhere. Ceremonies concerned with joint sessions of Congress to receive Presidential messages, such as the state of the Union address, § 2. Commemorative Occa- are included in the chapter on sions Presidential communications.(2) Joint sessions to count the elec- The House has marked a num- toral vote are detailed else- ber of important national anniversaries and notable events with where.(3) Although this chapter ceremonies and observations. does include examples of memo- Among these have been cere- rial services for various individ- monies commemorating events in uals, the reader is encouraged to American history, such as the an- consult the chapter on Death for a niversaries of the Constitution(1) complete discussion on the House and the First Congress;(2) com- procedure for ceremonies related memorations marking historically to the death of individuals.(4) Re- significant dates of other na- ceptions at the White House, pa- tions;(3) observances of a religious nature;(4) observances of Pan 1. The reader is encouraged to consult American Day and Flag Day;(5) Ch. 24, supra, generally. For infor- and ceremonies commemorating mation on the ban on commemora- (6) tive bills, see Rule XII clause 5, Presidents. House Rules and Manual § 823 On two occasions Congress has (2007); and House Practice Ch. 6 § 23 engaged in ceremonial functions (2003). For information on the ban on naming public works after sitting 5. See Ch. 4, supra. Members, see Rule XXI clause 6, 1. See § 4.5, infra. House Rules and Manual § 1068a 2. See §§ 4.1–4.4, infra. (2007). See also § 22.6, infra. 3. See § 5, infra. 2. See Ch. 35, supra. 4. See § 6, infra. 3. See Ch. 10, supra. 5. See §§ 7 and 8, infra. 4. See Ch. 38, infra. 6. See § 9, infra.

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outside the seat of government to The ban on commemoratives mark significant events in the Na- was waived in 2001 for the des- tion’s history. The first occurred (12) in 1987, when it participated in a ignation of Patriot Day. ceremony in Philadelphia, Penn- f sylvania, to commemorate the bicentennial of the Constitution;(7) § 2.1 Form of resolution, aver- the second occurred in 2002 when ring in its preamble the it held a ceremonial meeting in meaning of a specified week Federal Hall in New York to mark of celebration, and declaring the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, in its resolving clause sup- (8) 2001. port for the goals and ideas The 104th Congress added a of such a week; and con- prohibition against commemora- taining a request that the tive legislation within the House President proclaim that the rules.(9) The rule prohibits the introduction of any bill or resolution people should celebrate or amendment if it establishes a those goals and ideas, with- commemoration. The rule defines out specifying a date for a commemoration as a ‘‘remem- such celebrations or other- brance, celebration, or recognition wise ‘‘designating a specified for any purpose through the des- period of time’’ within the ignation of a specified period of meaning of Rule XII clause time.’’ 5(1) (proscribing ‘‘commemo- This prohibition, does not apply ratives’’).

to measures that do not specify a ( ) specific date in the resolving On Sept. 22, 1999, 2 Mr. Doug clause.(10) For example, a resolu- Ose, of California, asked for unan- tion may declare in its resolving imous consent that the Committee clause support for the goals and ideas of such a commemoration.(11) on Government Reform be discharged from further consider- 7. See § 4.5, infra. ation of House Resolution 293. 8. See § 16.4, infra. 9. Rule XII clause 5, House Rules and The proceedings were as follows: Manual § 823 (2007). Prior to the 106th Congress, this rule was found 12. See §§ 3.1, 3.2, infra. under former clause 2(b) of Rule 1. House Rules and Manual § 823 XXII. (2007). 10. See §§ 2.1, infra. 2. 146 CONG. REC. 22269, 22270, 11. Id. 22273, 106th Cong., 1st Sess.

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SENSE OF THE HOUSE IN SUP- privileged students to attain their PORT OF NATIONAL HISTORI- full potential through higher edu- CALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND cation; UNIVERSITIES WEEK Whereas the achievements and goals of historically black colleges Mr. OSE. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- and universities are deserving of na- mous consent that the Committee on tional recognition; and Government Reform be discharged Whereas Senate Resolution 178 from further consideration of the reso- would designate the week beginning lution (H. Res. 293), expressing the September 19, 1999, as ‘‘National sense of the House of Representatives Historically Black Colleges and Uni- in support of ‘‘National Historically versities Week’’: Now, therefore be it Black Colleges and Universities Week,’’ Resolved, The the House of Representatives– and ask for its immediate consider- (1) supports the goals and ideas of ation in the House. National Historically Black Colleges The SPEAKER pro tempore.(3) Is and Universities Week; and there objection to the request of the (2) requests that the President gentleman from California? issue a proclamation calling on the Mr. [Elijah] CUMMINGS [of Mary- people of the United States and in- land]. Mr. Speaker, reserving the right terested groups to conduct appropriate ceremonies, activities, and to object, under my reservation, I yield programs to demonstrate support for to the gentleman from California (Mr. historically black colleges and uni- OSE) to explain the bill . . . versities in the United States. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. The resolution was agreed to. COOKSEY). Is there objection to the re- A motion to reconsider was laid on quest of the gentleman from Cali- the table. fornia? Parliamentarian’s Note: It was There was no objection. important that the identification The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- of the week beginning Sept. 19, lows: 1999, was confined to the pre- H. RES. 293 amble. Whereas there are 105 historically black colleges and universities in the United States; Whereas black colleges and uni- § 3. —Federal Holidays versities provide the quality education so essential to full participa- Holidays are a subject within tion in a complex, highly techno- logical society; the jurisdiction of the Committee Whereas black colleges and union Oversight and Government Re- versities have a rich heritage and form.(1) They were formerly within have played a prominent role in American history; the jurisdiction of the Committee Whereas black colleges and union Post Office and Civil Service, versities have allowed many under- 1. Rule X clause 1(m)(5), House Rules 3. John Cooksey (LA). and Manual § 732 (2007).

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and prior to that, the Committee PALLONE). Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- on the Judiciary.(2) mous consent that, notwithstanding The following demonstrate ex- the provisions of clause 5 of rule XII, Representative FOSSELLA of New York amples of how the House observes be authorized to introduce a joint reso- and commemorates certain Fed- lution to amend title 36, United States eral holidays. Code, to designate September 11 as Adjournments and recesses by United We Stand Remembrance Day. the House over holidays are dis- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. ( ) cussed elsewhere in this volume. 3 OSBORNE).(3) Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Cali- f fornia? There was no objection. United We Stand Day f § 3.1 The House by unanimous consent waived the prohibi- MAKING IN ORDER ON THURS- (1) DAY, OCTOBER 25, 2001, CON- tion in Rule XII clause 5(a) SIDERATION OF JOINT RESO- against introduction of a LUTION DESIGNATING SEP- TEMBER 11 AS UNITED WE measure expressing or estab- STAND REMEMBRANCE DAY lishing a commemoration for a measure described by spon- Mr. DREIER (during the Special Order of Mr. PALLONE). Mr. Speaker, I sor and title (or paraphrase ask unanimous consent that it be in thereof). order at any time on Thursday, Octo- On Oct. 24, 2001,(2) the fol- ber 25, 2001, without intervention of lowing took place: any point of order to consider in the House the joint resolution introduced AUTHORIZING INTRODUCTION by Representative Fossella of New OF JOINT RESOLUTION DESIG- York pursuant to the previous order of NATING SEPTEMBER 11 AS the House (to amend title 36, United UNITED WE STAND REMEM- States Code, to designate September BRANCE DAY 11 as United We Stand Remembrance Mr. [David] DREIER [of California] Day); that the joint resolution be con- (during the Special Order of Mr. sidered as read for amendment; that the joint resolution be debatable for 1 2. Id. at §§ 729, 730. hour equally divided and controlled by 3. See Chs. 39, 40, infra. the chairman and ranking member of 1. House Rules and Manual § 823 the Committee on Government Reform; (2007). and that the previous question be con- 2. 147 CONG. REC. 20545, 107th Cong. sidered as ordered on the joint resolu- 1st Sess. See also § 2 supra. tion to final passage without inter- Parliamentarian’s Note: This vening motion except one motion to re- marked the first instance of waiver commit. of the commemorative rule since its inception in the 104th Congress. 3. Tom Osborne (NE).

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The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there APPLYING SPECIAL ORDERS OF objection to the request of the gen- OCTOBER 24, 2001 RELATING tleman from California? TO ‘‘UNITED WE STAND RE- There was no objection. MEMBRANCE DAY’’ TO HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 71

§ 3.2 The House by unanimous Mr. [Steven] LATOURETTE [of consent modified two pre- Ohio]. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous vious orders waiving the pro- consent that the special orders of the hibition in Rule XII clause House of October 24, 2001, relating to (1) the United We Stand Remembrance 5(a) against the introduc- Day be applied to House Joint Resolu- tion of a measure expressing tion 71. or establishing a commemo- The SPEAKER pro tempore.(4) Is ration for measure described there objection to the request of the by sponsor and title (or para- gentleman from Ohio? phrase thereof); and the con- There was no objection. sideration of that measure, DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 11 AS to apply each of them instead PATRIOT DAY to a new draft that war- Mr. LATOURETTE. Mr. Speaker, ranted a materially different pursuant to the order of the House of title.(2) October 24, 2001, I call up the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 71) amending title (3) On Oct. 25, 2001, the fol- 36, United States Code, to designate lowing took place: September 11 as Patriot Day, and ask for its immediate consideration. 1. House Rules and Manual § 823 The Clerk read the title of the joint (2007). resolution. 2. Parliamentarian’s Note: The House The text of House Joint Resolution had granted unanimous consent for Rep. Vito Fossella (NY) to introduce 71 is as follows: a joint resolution that was expected H.J. RES. 71 to designate a ‘‘United We Stand Re- membrance Day’’. See § 3.1, supra. It Whereas on September 11, 2001, later was discovered that the com- terrorists hijacked four civilian air- panion Senate measure (S. J. Res. craft, crashing two of them into the 29) designated the day as ‘‘Patriot towers of the World Trade Center in Day’’. Because the designation of the New York City, and a third into the Pentagon outside Washington, D.C.; day actually appeared in the title (or Whereas the fourth hijacked air- paraphrase thereof) by which joint craft crashed in southwestern Penn- resolution was described in the order sylvania after passengers tried to of the House, Rep. Fossella needed a take control of the aircraft in order modified order of the House to intro- to prevent the hijackers from crash- duce a joint resolution that con- ing the aircraft into an important formed to that of the Senate. symbol of democracy and freedom; 3. 147 CONG. REC. 20652–59, 107th Cong. 1st. Sess. 4. John Shimkus (IL).

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Whereas these attacks were by far Veterans’ Day the deadliest terrorist attacks ever launched against the United States, killing thousands of innocent people; § 3.3 Under a previous order of and the House, the Speaker rec- Whereas in the aftermath of the ognized a majority and mi- attacks the people of the United States stood united in providing sup- nority member of the Com- port for those in need: Now, there- mittee on Veterans’ Affairs fore, be it for special-order speeches in Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United commemoration of Veterans’ States of America in Congress assem- Day. bled, (1) SEC. 1. DESIGNATION OF SEPTEMBER 11 AS PA- On Nov. 11, 1983, the fol- TRIOT DAY. (a) DESIGNATION.—Chapter 1 of title 36, lowing proceedings took place: United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: IN COMMEMORATION OF ‘‘§ 144. Patriot Day VETERANS DAY ‘‘(a) DESIGNATION.—September 11 is Patriot ( ) Day. The SPEAKER. 2 Under a previous ‘‘(b) PROCLAMATION.—The President is re- order of the House, the gentleman quested to issue each year a proclamation calling on— from California (Mr. EDWARDS) will be ‘‘(1) State and local governments and the recognized for 30 minutes, and the people of the United States to observe Pa- triot Day with appropriate programs and ac- gentleman from Arkansas (Mr. HAM- tivities; MERSCHMIDT) will be recognized for 30 ‘‘(2) all departments, agencies, and instru- mentalities of the United States and inter- minutes. ested organizations and individuals to dis- The Chair recognizes the gentleman play the flag of the United States at halfstaff on Patriot Day in honor of the individuals from California (Mr. EDWARDS). who lost their lives as a result of the ter- Mr. [Don] EDWARDS of California. rorist attacks against the United States that occurred on September 11, 2001; and Mr. Speaker, my colleague from Mis- ‘‘(3) the people of the United States to ob- sissippi, the chairman of the Com- serve a moment of silence on Patriot Day in honor of the individuals who lost their lives mittee on Veterans’ Affairs, G.V. as a result of the terrorist attacks against (SONNY) MONTGOMERY, would have the United States that occurred on Sep- liked to have been here on this special tember 11, 2001.’’. (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—The table of day for all Americans to express his contents for chapter 1 of title 36, United feelings on the meaning of the Vet- States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new item: erans Day observance, but his schedule ‘‘144. Patriot Day.’’. mandated that he return to his district... The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- I hope you will join with me on this ant to the order of the House of Veterans Day as we display our pride Wednesday, October 24, 2001, the gen- in and our respect for American’s most select group of citizens — our veterans. tleman from Ohio (Mr. LATOURETTE)

and the gentleman from New York 1. 129 CONG. REC. 32289, 98th Cong. (Mr. OWENS) each will control 30 min- 1st Sess. utes. 2. Thomas P. O’Neill, Jr. (MA).

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It is a day to face our past and make to our country in that war. It is only it work for a future of security and proper and fitting, the Speaker and the peace. distinguished acting minority leader agreeing, that the House of Represent- atives should on this day convey to § 3.4 The House, by unanimous that great American, that great war- consent, authorized the rior of World War I, our profound feel- Speaker to send on its behalf ing of respect and admiration that this body holds for him, which expression an appropriate message to would be symbolic and representative General John J. Pershing on of the feelings of Americans through- the 27th anniversary of Ar- out the entire country. I therefore ask unanimous consent mistice Day. that the Speaker be authorized to send On Nov. 12, 1945,(1) the fol- to that great military leader of the last lowing proceedings occurred: war, that great American, Gen. John J. Pershing, an appropriate message from The SPEAKER.(2) The Chair recog- the House of Representatives. nizes the gentleman from Massachu- The SPEAKER. Without objection, it setts [Mr. MCCORMACK]. is so ordered. Mr. [John W.] McCORMACK [of There was no objection. Massachusetts]. Mr. Speaker, the gentleman from North Carolina [Mr. § 3.5 Instance when the House, BULWINKLE] conferred with me a few on a unanimous-consent re- minutes ago and made a suggestion quest of a Member, stood in which aroused my immediate interest silence on Armistice Day and favorable response, as the result of (now Veterans’ Day) in mem- which I conferred with the Speaker and our distinguished colleague from ory of those who lost their (1) Michigan [Mr. MICHENER], the acting lives in World War II. minority leader on the floor at the On Nov. 11, 1940,(2) the House, present time. Today is Armistice Day. acting on the unanimous consent On November 11, 1918, the actual Ar- request of a Member, stood in si- mistice Day of World War I took place. lence for one minute on Armistice During that war our land forces were Day in memory of those who lost led by a man whose name will occupy the foremost pages in history. Through their lives in the First World War. the divine province of God he is still Mrs. [Edith Nourse] ROGERS of with us. He was the commander in Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, reserving chief of the Army of the United States during World War I, which he led with 1. H.R. 7786 (Pub. L. No. 83–380) such fine judgment and valor so as to changed the name of Armistice Day bring about the great victory that came to Veterans Day. See 99 CONG. REC. 3245, 83d Cong. 2d Sess., Mar. 15, 1. 91 CONG. REC. 10610, 79th Cong. 1st 1954. Sess. 2. 86 CONG. REC. 13613, 76th Cong. 3d 2. Sam Rayburn (TX). Sess.

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the right to object, and I do not intend Washington’s Birthday to object, but I would like to ask the majority leader and the Speaker if the § 3.6 The Speaker, pursuant to House would stand in silence for a mo- unanimous-consent agreement. Today is Armistice Day. Twenty- ment, designated a Member two years ago the armistice was signed. I wish, out of memory to those to read Washington’s Fare- ( ) men and women who fought a great well Address. 1 crusade in order that the world might On Feb. 18, 1963,(2) the Speaker be safe for democracy, they might recognized Mr. Carl Albert, of know that we are standing doing honor to them today. They lost their ultimate 1. The House has read the Farewell goal for the time being, but out of all Address to coincide with Washing- the horror and filth that is war their ton’s Birthday. See 5 Hinds’ Prece- courage, their infinite gentleness, and dents §§ 7070–7075 and 8 Cannon’s great heroism have kindled a grimmer Precedents §§ 3531–3534 for early determination among millions of peo- examples of reading the address and ple all over the world today to fight for observances of Washington’s Birth- democracy. Mr. Speaker, their sacrifice day. was not in vain. I earnestly wish that The House discontinued the prac- the House might stand in silence for 1 tice of reading of Washington’s fare- minute, and I make that unanimous- well address after 1979 and began marking the occasion by the appoint- consent request. ( ) ment of Members to participate in The SPEAKER. 3 If the gentle- the wreath-laying ceremony held woman will withhold that until the each Feb. 22 on the grounds of the other unanimous-consent request is Washington Monument. It became disposed of. customary for the House to authorize Mrs. ROGERS of Massachusetts. the appointment of two Members by Yes, Mr. Speaker. the Speaker, one upon the rec- The SPEAKER. Is there objection to ommendation of the minority leader. See, e.g., 135 CONG. REC. 2225, 101st the request of the gentleman from Cong. 1st Sess., Feb. 21, 1989; and Massachusetts [Mr. MCCORMACK]? 130 CONG. REC. 2760, 98th Cong. 2d There was no objection. Sess., Feb. 21, 1984. However, in one Mrs. ROGERS of Massachusetts. Mr. instance three Members were au- Speaker, I renew my unanimous-con- thorized and appointed (see 135 sent request now. CONG. REC. 1873, 101st Cong. 2d The SPEAKER. Without objection, it Sess., Feb. 20, 1990), and in another is so ordered. case two Members were authorized and only one was ultimately ap- There was no objection. pointed (see 148 CONG. REC. 1887, ARMISTICE DAY 107th Cong. 2d Sess., Feb. 26, 2002). The wreath laying ceremony has The Members of the House rose and not occurred in regular use since stood in silence for 1 minute. 2003. 2. 109 CONG. REC. 2455, 88th Cong. 1st 3. Sam Rayburn (TX). Sess.

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Oklahoma, for a unanimous-con- read George Washington’s Farewell sent request: Address. Mr. BURTON read the farewell Mr. ALBERT. Mr. Speaker, I ask address[.]... unanimous consent that on Thursday, February 21, 1963, Washington’s Fare- Parliamentarian’s Note: No ex- well Address may be read by a Mem- tensions of remarks or insertions ber to be designated by the Speaker. in the Congressional Record were The SPEAKER.(3) Is there objection permitted prior to the reading of to the request of the gentleman from the address. The Speaker recog- Oklahoma? nized Members for one-minute There was no objection. speeches immediately following The SPEAKER. Pursuant to the spe- the reading of the address. cial order agreed to today, the Chair designates the gentleman from Utah Independence Day [Mr. BURTON] to read Washington’s Farewell Address immediately fol- § 3.7 A Member, designated by lowing the approval of the Journal on the Speaker, read the Dec- February 21, 1963. laration of Independence at ( ) On Feb. 21, 1963, 4 Speaker a meeting of the House on John W. McCormack, of Massa- July 4, 1951, the 175th anni- chusetts, recognized Rep. Lau- versary of the Declaration. rence J. Burton, of Utah, to read On July 4, 1951,(1) Speaker Sam Washington’s farewell address. Rayburn, of Texas, announced The SPEAKER. Pursuant to the that a Member would read the order of the House of February 18, Declaration of Independence: 1963, the Chair recognizes the gentleman from Utah [Mr. BURTON] to The SPEAKER. This being the one hundred and seventy-fifth anniversary 3. John W. McCormack (MA). of the signing and adoption of the Dec- laration of Independence, the Chair 4. 109 CONG. REC. 2671, 88th Cong. 1st recognizes the gentleman from Penn- Sess. For other examples of the read- sylvania [Mr. LIND] to read the Dec- ing of Washington’s Farewell Ad- laration of Independence. dress see 112 CONG. REC. 3647–51, Mr. [James F.] LIND [of Pennsyl- 89th Cong. 2d Sess., Feb. 22, 1966 vania]. When in the course of human (instance in which the Speaker re- events, it becomes necessary for one ceived messages from the Senate and people to dissolve the political bands President before the recognition of a which have connected them with an- Member to read the address); 111 other, and to assume among the pow- CONG. REC. 3291–95, 89th Cong. 1st ers of the earth, the separate and Sess., Feb. 22, 1965; and 105 CONG. REC. 2825–29, 86th Cong. 1st Sess., 1. 97 CONG. REC. 7611, 7612, 82d Cong. Feb. 23, 1959. 1st Sess.

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equal station to which the laws of Na- mentation of the Constitution as the ture and of Nature’s God entitle them, form of government of the United a decent respect to the opinions of States, the convening of the First Con- mankind requires that they should de- gress, the inauguration of President clare the causes which impel them to George Washington, and the proposal the separation. of the Bill of Rights as the first 10 amendments to the Constitution, and I ask unanimous consent for its immediate consideration. § 4. —Patriotic Observ- The Clerk read the title of the con- ances current resolution. The SPEAKER.(2) Is there objection to the request of the gentlewoman Anniversary of the First Con- from Louisiana? gress There was no objection. The Clerk read the concurrent reso- § 4.1 By unanimous consent, lution, as follows: the House considered a concurrent resolution providing H. CON. RES. 96 for the participation of Mem- Whereas the Constitution officially became the form of government of bers of the House and the the United States on March 4, 1789; Senate in ceremonies in New Whereas the First Congress con- York City commemorating vened in New York City on March 4, 1789; the bicentennial anniversary Whereas New York City served as of government under the U.S. the first capital of the United States; Constitution at its original Whereas George Washington was inaugurated as the first President of seat of government. the United States in New York City (1) on April 30, 1789; On Apr. 18, 1989, Rep. Whereas while meeting in New Corinne C. (Lindy) Boggs, of Lou- York City, the first Congress passed isiana, asked unanimous consent legislation creating the executive departments of the Federal Govern- to consider a concurrent resolu- ment and the Federal court system; tion, as follows: and Whereas while meeting in New Mrs. BOGGS. Mr. Speaker, I offer a York City, the first Congress, under concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 96) the leadership of Representative providing for participation by delega- James Madison of Virginia, framed tions of Members of both Houses of and proposed to the States the ten constitutional amendments known Congress in ceremonies to be held in today as the Bill of Rights: Now, April 1989 in New York City marking therefore, be it the 200th anniversaries of the imple- Resolved by the House of Rep- resentatives (the Senate concurring), 1. 135 CONG. REC. 6834, 101st Cong. 1st Sess. 2. James C. Wright, Jr. (TX).

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That (a) the Speaker of the House of be held in New York City the last Representatives and the President weekend in April to celebrate the pro tempore of the Senate, in con- 200th anniversary of the inauguration sultation with the Minority Leaders of George Washington as the Nation’s and the Bicentennial Committee Chairmen of their respective Houses, first President and the implementation are authorized and directed to ap- of our Government under the terms of point Members of their respective the Constitution. Houses to serve on a delegation of The resolution empowers the Speak- Members of the Congress, which will er of the House and the President pro take part in ceremonies to be held in tempore of the Senate, in consultation New York City in April 1989 commemorating the 200th anniversaries with the Republican leadership and of the implementation of the Con- the House and Senate Bicentennial stitution as the form of government Commissions, to designate delegations of the United States, the convening to participate in the New York City of the First Congress, the inaugura- ceremonies later this month. Responsi- tion of George Washington as the bility for coordinating this effort is first President of the United States, vested with the House and Senate His- and the proposal of the Bill of Rights as the first ten amendments to the torians. Constitution, and shall invite the Legislation with virtually the same President to join the delegation in effect, with only a slight difference in participating in the ceremonies. wording, passed the House and Senate (b) The specific planning of the last year as House Concurrent Resolu- ceremonies described in subsection tion 115. There were 162 House co- (a) shall be coordinated directly with sponsors and the vote in the House the Historian of the Senate, under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of was 421 to 0. We must revisit this the Senate, and the Historian of the matter again this year because the del- House of Representatives, under the egation was not appointed during the jurisdiction of the Speaker of the 100th Congress, therefore the 101st House of Representatives. Congress must give its approval. Mrs. BOGGS (during the reading). I do not know how many of you Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent watched television, heard the radio or that the concurrent resolution be con- saw the newspapers, but on Sunday sidered as read and printed in the there began a reenactment of George Record. Washington’s journey to the Federal Hall in New York City for his inau- The SPEAKER. Is there objection to guration. It began at Mount Vernon the request of the gentlewoman from and traveled through Alexandria and Louisiana? Georgetown last Sunday and Monday. There was no objection. The reenactment will conclude with The SPEAKER. The gentlewoman the oath-taking in New York City on from Louisiana [Mrs. BOGGS] is recog- Sunday, April 30, and in related fes- nized for 1 hour. tivities sponsored by the New York Mrs. BOGGS. Mr. Speaker, this reso- Commission, there will be fireworks, lution provides for the participation by concerts, and a tall ships flotilla. delegations from the House and the Mr. Speaker, this resolution has Senate in the ceremonies scheduled to been cleared with the Committee on

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Post Office and Civil Service and with b 1158 the Republican leadership, and I ask unanimous consent for its approval. JOINT MEETING OF THE 101ST CONGRESS IN COMMEMORA- The SPEAKER. The question is on TION OF THE BICENTENNIAL the concurrent resolution. OF THE U.S. CONGRESS The concurrent resolution was During the recess, the following pro- agreed to. ceedings took place in commemoration A motion to reconsider was laid on of the Bicentennial of the U.S. Con- the table. gress. The U.S. Army Band, under the di- § 4.2 A joint meeting com- rection of Col. Eugene W. Allen, leader memorated the 200th anni- and conductor, Maj. C. Benjamin versary of the commence- DuBose, conducting, entered the door ment of the First Congress of to the left of the Speaker, took the positions assigned to them, and pre- the United States under the sented a prelude concert. Constitution. The honored guests entered the door On Feb. 23, 1989,(1) Speaker to the right of the Speaker and took James C. Wright, Jr., of Texas, the positions assigned to them. The Doorkeeper, Hon. James P. was authorized, by unanimous Molloy, announced the President pro consent, to declare recesses on tempore and Members of the U.S. Sen- Mar. 2, 1989, for the purpose of ate, who entered the Hall of the House celebrating the 200th anniversary of Representatives, the President pro of the commencement of the First tempore taking the chair at the right of the Speaker, and the Members of Congress of the United States the Senate the seats reserved for them. under the Constitution. The U.S. Army Band, under the di- On Mar. 2, 1989,(2) the following rection of Col. Eugene W. Allen, leader proceedings took place: and conductor, and Maj. C. Benjamin DuBose, presented a prelude concert. The SPEAKER. Pursuant to the The SPEAKER. The joint meeting to order of the House of Thursday, Feb- commemorate the Bicentennial of the ruary 23, 1989, the Chair declares the U.S. Congress will come to order. House in recess subject to the call of The Doorkeeper announced the flag the Chair, which will be at 10 a.m. of the United States. Accordingly (at 9 o’clock and 32 min- The flag was carried into the Cham- utes a.m.), the House stood in recess ber by the joint Armed Forces color subject to the call of the Chair at 10 guard accompanied by the 3d U.S. In- a.m. fantry Fife and Drum Corps. The national anthem was presented 1. 135 CONG. REC. 2611, 101st Cong. by the U.S. Army Band. 1st Sess. The color guard saluted the Speaker, 2. Id. at pp. 3210–18. faced about, and saluted the House.

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The SPEAKER. The color guard will the 101st Congress, fellow citizens, as post the colors. Chairman of the Senate Commission The flag was posted, and the Mem- on the Bicentennial, it is a privilege bers were seated. and an honor for me to address this The SPEAKER. The invocation will joint meeting commemorating the be- be given by the Reverend James David ginning of the First Congress on March Ford, Chaplain of the House of Rep- 4, 1789.... resentatives. The PRESIDENT pro tempore(4) The Chaplain, Rev. James David (presiding). The Chair recognizes the Ford, D.D., offered the . . . Speaker of the U.S. House of Rep- invocation[.]... resentatives, Mr. JIM WRIGHT. [Ap- The Doorkeeper announced the plause.] . . . House and Senate Journals of the First The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Federal Congress, and they were car- Chair recognizes the Senator from ried by the Clerk of the House and the Maine, the Honorable GEORGE MITCH- Secretary of the Senate and placed in ELL, the majority leader of the U.S. the well. Senate. [Applause.]... The Doorkeeper announced the mace The SPEAKER. The Chair recog- of the House and the gavel of the Sen- nizes the gentleman from Washington, ate, and they were carried by the the Honorable THOMAS S. FOLEY, ma- House and Senate Sergeants at Arms jority leader of the U.S. House of Rep- and placed in the well. resentatives. [Applause.]... The SPEAKER. The Chair recog- The SPEAKER. The U.S. Army Band nizes the gentlewoman from Louisiana, will now perform America the Beau- the Honorable LINDY BOGGS, Chair- tiful. man of the Commission of the Bicen- The U.S. Army Band presented a tenary of the House of Representa- musical interlude. tives.(3) [Applause.] The SPEAKER. The Chair recog- Mrs. BOGGS.... nizes the distinguished gentleman It is my great pleasure to introduce from Illinois, the Honorable ROBERT H. to you Senator ROBERT C. BYRD, the MICHEL, minority leader of the U.S. President pro tempore of the Senate House of Representatives. [Applause.] and the Chairman of the Senate Bicen- Mr. MICHEL.... tennial Commission[.]... Mr. Speaker, ladies and gentlemen, Senator BYRD [of West Virginia]. it is my pleasure to introduce the Poet Mr. Speaker, Mrs. BOGGS, Members of Laureate of the United States, Howard Nemerov. [Applause.]... 3. H. Res. 83 established the Commis- The SPEAKER. The Chair recog- sion on the Bicentary of the House of nizes the Senator from Kansas, the Representatives. See 135 CONG. REC. Honorable BOB DOLE, minority leader 2508, 2509, 101st Cong. 1st Sess., of the U.S. Senate. [Applause.] Feb. 22, 1989. The Commission ex- Mr. DOLE.... pired at the end of the 101st Con- gress. 4. John C. Stennis (MS).

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Now I have the pleasure of intro- The SPEAKER. The stamp and coin ducing an outstanding American, a designs will be available for viewing in very special guest speaker, David the Speaker’s lobby after today’s cere- McCullough. David is well known to us mony. in the Senate, who debated the Pan- Now we will rise for the benediction which will be spoken by the Reverend ama Canal, the Panama Canal treaties Richard C. Halverson, Chaplain of the of 1978. A dog-eared copy of his book Senate. on the creation of the Panama Canal, The Chaplain of the Senate, Rev. ‘‘The Path Between the Seas,’’ rested Richard C. Halverson, L.I.D., D.D., of- on the table in the well of the Senate fered the . . . benediction[.]... and was consulted extensively by those The SPEAKER. Members and guests on both sides of that heated issue. will remain standing for the retirement That book won the National Book of the colors. Award for history. His most recent The color guard retired the colors. book, a biography of Theodore Roo- The SPEAKER. The Chair declares sevelt entitled ‘‘Mornings on Horse- the joint meeting dissolved. The House will continue in recess until approxi- back’’ won the American Book Award. mately 12 noon. He is a narrator of the forthcoming The honored guests, and the Mem- CBS documentary produced in honor of bers of the Senate retired from the the congressional bicentennial. Chamber. I am honored and proud to present At 11 o’clock and 44 minutes a.m., David McCullough. [Applause.]... the proceedings in commemoration of The SPEAKER. It is my privilege to the Bicentennial of the U.S. Congress present soloists of the U.S. Army were concluded. Band, Sfc. Will Shead and Sfc. Evelyn Yount, who will perform a patriotic § 4.3 Proceedings had in the note. House commemorating the Sfc. Will Shead and Sfc. Evelyn 168th anniversary of the in- Yount presented a musical interlude. stitution of the Congress The SPEAKER. The Chair at this under the Constitution. time would like to recognize Mr. An- (1) thony Frank, the Postmaster General On Mar. 4, 1957, the pro- of the United States, who will intro- ceedings in the House commemo- duce to Members the special congres- rating the 168th anniversary of sional postage stamps that will be Congress and the bicentennial of issued in commemoration of the bicen- Alexander Hamilton’s birth were tennial of Congress. [Applause.] . . . held as follows: The SPEAKER. The Chair at this The SPEAKER.(2) Under the pre- time would like to recognize the Hon- vious order of the House, the gen- orable Nicholas Brady, Secretary of the tleman from New York [Mr. COUDERT] Department of the Treasury, who will is recognized for 60 minutes. introduce to us the special congressional coins that will be issued in com- 1. 103 CONG. REC. 3034–40, 85th Cong. memoration of the Bicentennial of Con- 1st Sess. gress. [Applause.]... 2. Sam Rayburn (TX).

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Mr. [Wayne N.] ASPINALL [of Colo- program for signalizing the bicenten- rado]. Mr. Speaker, a parliamentary nial of Alexander Hamilton.... inquiry. Mr. [Peter W.] RODINO [Jr., of New The SPEAKER. The gentleman will York]. Mr. Speaker, today the 168th state it. anniversary of the institution of the Mr. ASPINALL. Is not the Consent Congress of the United States under Calendar in order at this time? the Constitution, is a great moment in The SPEAKER. Not before this rec- our history. It is therefore appropriate ognition. This was made the special that we should pause to commemorate order of business at this time. the occasion and pay tribute to the men whose wisdom, purpose and cour- GENERAL LEAVE TO EXTEND age brought about our unique system Mr. [Frederic Rene] COUDERT [of of constitutional government.... New York]. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- Mr. COUDERT. Mr. Speaker, permit mous consent that immediately fol- me to express on behalf of the Ham- lowing the remarks of Members who ilton Commission, which includes an- participate in this proceeding, all other distinguished descendant of Members be permitted to extend their Hamilton, our appreciation of the ar- remarks in the RECORD. rangements made possible by the The SPEAKER. Is there objection to Speaker, the majority leader, and the the request of the gentleman from New minority leader for this commemora- York? tive hour. There is no objection. Mr. COUDERT. Mr. Speaker, today § 4.4 Proceedings in commemo- is the birthday of this ancient and hon- ration of the 150th anniver- orable body. One hundred and sixty- sary of the commencement of eight years ago today the House of the First Congress of the Representatives began life under the United States under the Con- Constitution of the United States in New York City. The day before, New stitution held in the House York City rang down the curtain on Chamber in joint session. the old Government under the Articles On Mar. 4, 1939,(1) the following of Confederation by a salute of 13 guns proceedings occurred: and rang up the curtain on the new Government the next morning by a sa- The VICE PRESIDENT.(2) Under the lute of 11 guns. Members will recall terms of House Concurrent Resolution that neither Rhode Island nor North No. 4,(3) heretofore agreed to by the Carolina were represented in the early Senate, today at 12 o’clock noon the days of the first Congress. Similar celebrations ringing out the old and ring- 1. 84 CONG. REC. 2245–52, 76th Cong. ing in the new were held in the cities 1st Sess. of the Nation. 2. John N. Garner (TX). The 83d Congress established a 3. See 84 CONG. REC. 974, 76th Cong. Commission to prepare plans and a 1st Sess., Jan. 31, 1939.

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Senate is to participate in a joint ses- the Supreme Court of the United sion of the two Houses for the purpose States. of commemorating the one hundred The Ambassadors, the Ministers, and fiftieth anniversary of the meeting and the Charge´ d’Affaires of Foreign of the First Congress of the United Governments. States. As the time from now until 12 The Chief of Staff of the United o’clock will be required to enable the States Army, the Chief of Naval Oper- Senate to reach the Hall of the House ations of the United States Navy, the of Representatives, the Chair suggests, Major General Commandant of the if it is agreeable, that the Senate now United States Marine Corps, and the proceed in a body to the Chamber of Commandant of the United States the other House.... Coast Guard. The Senate will now proceed to the The Commissioners of the District of Hall of the House of Representatives. Columbia. The Senate, preceded by its Sergeant The members of the President’s Cab- at Arms (Chesley W. Jurney), the Vice inet. President, and the President pro tem- At 12 o’clock and 16 minutes p.m., pore, proceeded to the Hall of the the Doorkeeper announced the Presi- House of Representatives.... dent of the United States, accompanied At 12 o’clock and 5 minutes p.m., the by the Joint Congressional Committee Doorkeeper, Mr. Joseph J. Sinnott, an- on Arrangements of the Senate and nounced the Vice President of the House, who was escorted to a seat on the Speaker’s rostrum. United States and the Members of the Senate. Miss Gladys Swarthout sang ‘‘Amer- ica.’’ The Members of the House rose. The VICE PRESIDENT. The Chair The Senate, the Vice President, and recognizes the gentleman from New the President pro tempore, preceded by York, Mr. BLOOM, a member of the its Chief Clerk, Mr. John C. Crockett, Joint Committee on Arrangements, to and Sergeant at Arms, Col. Chesley W. read the concurrent resolution pro- Jurney, entered the Chamber. viding for the assembling of the two The Vice President took the chair to Houses of Congress in the Hall of the the right of the Speaker, and the Mem- House of Representatives on this day bers of the Senate took the seats re- for the purpose of holding fitting and served for them. proper exercises in commemoration of Whereupon, the Speaker relin- the One Hundred and Fiftieth Anni- quished the gavel to the Vice Presi- versary of the Commencement of the dent, who, as the Presiding Officer of First Congress of the United States the Joint Session of the two Houses, under the Constitution. called the meeting to order. Mr. [Sol] BLOOM [of New York]. On The Doorkeeper announced the fol- February 1, 1939, the following concur- lowing guests of honor, who were es- rent resolution was adopted by the corted to the seats assigned to them: Congress [reading]: The Chief Justice of the United Resolved by the House of Rep- States and the Associate Justices of resentatives (the Senate concurring),

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That in commemoration of the one ADDRESS OF THE SPEAKER OF THE hundred fiftieth anniversary of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. First Congress of the United States WILLIAM B. BANKHEAD under the Constitution, begun and held at the city of New York on Mr. President, Mr. Vice President, Wednesday, the 4th of March 1789, gentleman of the Supreme Court, the two Houses of Congress shall as- Members of the Senate and House of semble in the Hall of the House of Representatives, gentlemen of the Dip- Representatives at 12 o’clock p.m., on Saturday, March 4, 1939. lomatic Corps, ladies, and gentle- That a joint committee consisting men:... of five Members of the House of Rep- One hundred and fifty years ago this resentatives and five Members of the day there assembled in the city of New Senate shall be appointed by the York the First Congress of the United Speaker of the House of Representa- tives and the President of the Sen- States of America under its newly ate, respectively, which is empow- adopted Constitution. The mere state- ered to make suitable arrangements ment of that incident carries only a re- for fitting and proper exercises for flection of the years that have passed, the joint session of Congress herein but in terms of what that occasion authorized. meant there has been no more arrest- That invitations to attend the exercises be extended to the President ing episode in the history of modern of the United States and the mem- civilization. The properties of this occa- bers of his Cabinet, the Chief Justice sion forbid even a casual review on my and Associate Justices of the Su- part of the historical background of the preme Court of the United States, event we are convened to cele- the Diplomatic Corps (through the Secretary of State), the General of brate.... the Armies, the Chief of Staff of the To my brethren in both branches of Army, the Chief of Naval Oper- Congress this should be embraced as ations, the Major General Com- an occasion of rededication to the best mandant of the Marine Corps, and interests of our Republic. Despite the the Commandant of the Coast Guard, and such other persons as limitations of our judgments and intel- the Joint Committee on Arrange- lects—because, forsooth, at no time nor ments shall deem proper. under any administration, have we in- That the President of the United fallibly measured up to the full needs States is hereby invited to address of the hour—nevertheless, we are the the American people at the joint session of the Congress in commemora- emissaries of our constituencies and tion of the one hundred fiftieth anni- the symbols of representative govern- versary of the First Congress of the ment. May we this day find the grace United States under the Constitu- to renew the prayer of Daniel Webster, tion. deposited in the cornerstone of this Adopted February 1, 1939. wing of the Capitol on July 4, 1851: Mr. BLOOM. Ladies and gentlemen, If, therefore, it shall be hereafter I have the honor to present the Speak- the will of God that this structure er of the House of Representatives, Mr. ( ) shall fall from its base, that its foun- WILLIAM B. BANKHEAD. 4 dation be upturned, and this deposit brought to the eyes of men, be it 4. William B. Bankhead (AL). then known, that, on this day, the

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Union of the United States of Amer- independent departments of our Gov- ica stands firm, that their Constitu- ernment, the commanders in chief of tion still exists unimpaired, and with every branch of our military service, all its original usefulness and glory; and the diplomatic corps of the growing every day stronger and stronger in the affections of the great world.... body of the American people, and at- The VICE PRESIDENT. The Chair tracting more and more the admira- recognizes the Senator from Kentucky, tion of the world. And all here as- Mr. BARKLEY. sembled, whether belonging to public Mr. [Alben W.] BARKLEY [of Ken- life or to private life, with hearts de- tucky]. Mr. President, since the 4th voutly thankful to Almighty God for the preservation of the liberty and day of March 1789 there have been happiness of the country, unite in 8,124 men and women who have sincere and fervent prayers that this served in the House of Representa- deposit, and the walls and arches, tives. One thousand three hundred and the domes and towers, the columns eighty-four men and women have and entablatures now to be erected served in the United States Senate. over it may endure forever! The number of those who have served God save the United States of America! in both Houses is 461. The total number of persons who have served in the The VICE PRESIDENT. The Chair Cabinets of all the Presidents is 313. recognizes the gentleman from Texas, The number of individuals who have Mr. RAYBURN. served as Governors of the various Mr. [Sam] RAYBURN [of Texas]. It States is 1,558. There have been 42 is a privilege at this time to present Speakers of the House of Representa- the President pro tempore of the Sen- tives; 32 different persons have served ate of the United States, Mr. KEY PITT- as Vice Presidents, of whom 6 have MAN.(5) succeeded to the Presidency by virtue of the death of the President; 31 indi- ADDRESS OF THE PRESIDENT PRO TEM- viduals have served as President. On PORE OF THE SENATE HON. KEY the Supreme Court there have been 70 PITTMAN Associate Justices and 11 Chief Jus- Mr. President, Mr. Vice President, tices of the United States.... Mr. Speaker, gentlemen of the Su- I present to you the Chief Justice of preme Court, Members of the House of the United States. Representatives and the United States Senate, gentlemen of the Diplomatic ADDRESS OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF Corps, ladies, and gentlemen: THE UNITED STATES HON. CHARLES E. HUGHES This in my opinion is the most re- markable and happiest birthday ever Mr. President, Mr. Vice President, celebrated on behalf of a parliamentary Mr. Speaker, Members of the Senate body. This celebration is honored by and House of Representatives, gentle- the President of the United States and men of the Diplomatic Corps, ladies, by the Chief Justice of the United and gentlemen: States as heads of the other two great I thank you, Senator BARKLEY, from the depths of my heart for your very 5. Key Pittman (NV). generous words.

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The most significant fact in connec- Miss Gladys Swarthout and Mr. tion with this anniversary is that after John Charles Thomas sang ‘‘The Star- 150 years, notwithstanding expansion Spangled Banner.’’ of territory, enormous increase in pop- ulation and profound economic BENEDICTION changes, despite direct attack and sub- Rev. ZeBarney Thorne Phillips, D.D., versive influences, there is every indi- LL.D., Chaplain of the Senate, pro- cation that the vastly preponderant nounced the benediction[.]. . . sentiment of the American people is The VICE PRESIDENT. The Joint that our form of government shall be Session of the Congress which assem- preserved.... bled for the purpose of holding fitting The VICE PRESIDENT. Ladies and and proper exercises in commemora- gentlemen, the President of the United tion of the One Hundred and Fiftieth States. Anniversary of the Commencement of the First Congress of the United States ADDRESS OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES HON. FRANKLIN D. under the Constitution is now dis- ROOSEVELT solved. Thereupon, Mr. Vice President, Mr. Speaker, The Joint Congressional Committee gentlemen of the Supreme Court, on Arrangements escorted the Presi- Members of the Senate and the House dent of the United States and the of Representatives, gentlemen of the members of his cabinet from the Hall Diplomatic Corps, ladies, and gen- of the House. tleman: The Doorkeeper escorted the other We near the end of a 3-year com- invited guests of honor from the Hall memoration of the founding of the Gov- of the House in the following order: ernment of the United States. It has been aptly suggested that its success- The Chief Justice of the United ful organizing should rank as the States and the Associate Justices of eighth wonder of the world—for surely the Supreme Court; the evolution of permanent substance The Ambassadors, the Ministers, out of nebulous chaos justifies us in and the Charge´s d’Affaires of foreign the use of superlatives.... governments; Here in this great Hall are assem- The Chief of Staff of the United bled the present members of the Gov- States Army; the Chief of Naval Oper- ernment of the United States of Amer- ations of the United States Navy; the ica—the Congress, the Supreme Court, Major General Commandant of the and the Executive. Our fathers rightly United States Marine Corps; and the believe that this Government which Commandant of the United States they set up would seek as a whole to Coast Guard; act as a whole for the good governing The Commissioners of the District of of the Nation. It is in the same spirit Columbia. that we are met here today, 150 years The SPEAKER resumed the chair. later, to carry on their task. May God The SPEAKER. Without objection, continue to guide our steps. the proceedings in the House today

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will be included in the Record of this viding for the attendance of Represent- date. atives, Senators, and other appropriate There was no objection. persons at a special ceremony and related events to be held in Philadelphia, ADJOURNMENT PA, in honor of the bicentennial of the The SPEAKER. Without objection, Constitution and in commemoration of the House will stand adjourned until the Great Compromise of the Constitu- 12 o’clock on Monday. tional Convention, and ask unanimous There was no objection. consent for its immediate consider- Accordingly (at 1 o’clock and 48 min- ation. utes p.m.) the House adjourned until The SPEAKER pro tempore.(2) The Monday, March 6, 1939, at 12 o’clock Clerk will report the concurrent resolu- noon. tion. The Clerk read the concurrent reso- Anniversary of the Constitu- lution, as follows: tion H. CON. RES. 131 § 4.5 The House agreed to a Resolved by the House of Rep- concurrent resolution, con- resentatives (the Senate concurring), That (a) the Speaker of the House of sidered by unanimous con- Representatives and the President sent, providing for the at- pro tempore of the Senate, acting jointly, shall designate, from among tendance of Members and the Representatives and Senators Senators at a special cere- from each State, one official delegate mony to be held in Philadel- to represent the Congress at a special ceremony to be held on Thurs- phia, Pennsylvania, in honor day, July, 16, 1987, in Philadelphia, of the Bicentennial of the Pennsylvania, in honor of the bicentennial of the Constitution and in Constitution and in com- commemoration of the Great Com- memoration of the Great promise of the Constitutional Con- Compromise of the Constitu- vention. (b) The official delegates des- tional Convention. ignated under subsection (a) shall be On May 28, 1987,(1) the House led by the Speaker, the majority leader, and the minority leader of agreed to the following: the House of Representatives, and by the majority leader and the minority PROVIDING FOR PROCEDURES leader of the Senate, who shall also IN HONOR OF THE BICENTEN- be official delegates. NIAL OF THE CONSTITUTION (c) Each designation under sub- Mr. [Thomas S.] FOLEY [of Wash- section (a) shall be made upon the recommendation of the Representa- ington]. Mr. Speaker, I offer a concur- tives and Senators of the State in- rent resolution (H. Con. Res. 131) pro- volved, acting jointly. Such recommendation shall be delivered to 1. 105 CONG. REC. 14031–34, 100th Cong. 1st Sess. 2. John Murtha (PA).

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the Speaker of the House of Rep- There was no objection. resentatives and the President pro The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there tempore of the Senate not later than objection to the initial request of the fourteen days after the date on which this resolution is agreed to. gentleman from Washington? SEC. 2. The Speaker of the House There was no objection.... of Representatives (in consultation The SPEAKER pro tempore. The with the majority leader and the mi- question is on the concurrent resolu- nority leader of the House of Rep- resentatives), with respect to the tion. House of Representatives, and the The concurrent resolution was President pro tempore of the Senate agreed to. (in consultation with the majority A motion to reconsider was laid on leader and the minority leader of the the table.(3) Senate), with respect to the Senate, may designate additional Represent- This concurrent resolution rep- atives, Senators, and other appropriate persons to participate in resents a greatly scaled-down events related to the special cere- version of Congressional participa- mony. tion in the Philadelphia celebra- SEC. 3. On behalf of the Congress, the Representatives and Senators tion of the bicentennial. The origi- from Pennsylvania (acting jointly nal plans called for each House to and in cooperation with the Commis- sion on the U.S. House of Represent- convene and actually conduct atives Bicentenary, the U.S. Senate business there, but the logistics Bicentennial Commission, the offi- (especially the cost and security cers of the House of Representatives, and the officers of the Senate) may involved) became prohibitive. make arrangements with the sponsors of the special ceremony and re- § 4.6 By unanimous consent, lated events for participation by the official delegates and other persons the House considered a con- designated under this resolution. current resolution, reported SEC. 4. Amounts necessary to from the Committee on Pub- carry out this resolution with respect to the House of Representatives shall lic Works and Transpor- be available as provided by law. tation, authorizing a public There shall be available from the ceremony to be conducted on contingent fund of the Senate such amounts as may be necessary to the west lawn of the Capitol. carry out this resolution with respect to the Senate. 3. Parliamentarian’s Note: This occa- Mr. FOLEY (during the reading). sion marked the first time that the Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent Congress engaged in ceremonial that the concurrent resolution be con- functions outside the seat of govern- sidered as read and printed in the ment. The second instance was the RECORD. ceremonial meeting that took place The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there in Federal Hall, New York, New objection to the request of the gen- York following the terrorist attacks tleman from Washington? of Sept. 11, 2001. See § 16.4, supra.

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(1) stages, sound amplification devices and On Aug. 6, 1987, the House other related structures and equipment as considered House Concurrent Res- may be required for the conduct of the ceremony. olution 161, authorizing a cere- SEC. 2. RESPONSIBILITY OF CAPITOL POLICE BOARD. mony in honor of the Bicentennial The Capitol Police Board shall take such action as may be necessary to carry out sec- of the U.S. Constitution. The pro- tion 1. ceedings were as follows: SEC. 3. CONDITIONS RELATING TO PHYSICAL PREPARATION. The Architect of the Capitol may prescribe CELEBRATION OF CITIZENSHIP conditions for physical preparations for the CEREMONY event authorized by section 1. Mr. [James] HOWARD [of New Jer- The concurrent resolution was sey]. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous agreed to. consent for the immediate consider- A motion to reconsider was laid on ation of the concurrent resolution (H. the table. Con. Res. 161) authorizing a public On Sept. 16, 1987,(3) the Speak- ceremony on the west lawn of the Cap- er(4) was authorized to declare a itol in honor of the bicentennial of the recess on a subsequent day for a U.S. Constitution. ceremony on the west terrace of The Clerk read the title of the concurrent resolution. the Capitol in honor of the Bicen- The SPEAKER pro tempore.(2) Is tennial of the U.S. Constitution. there objection to the request of the The announcement was as follows: gentleman from New Jersey?... ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE There was no objection. SPEAKER The Clerk read the concurrent reso- The SPEAKER. Let the Chair an- lution, as follows: nounce that the Celebration of Citizen- ship which will be observed on the H. CON. RES. 161 west front of the Capitol commencing Resolved by the House of Rep- at 1 o’clock will last for approximately resentatives (the Senate concurring), 1 hour. The latter half of that time will SECTION 1. AUTHORIZATION TO CONDUCT A be nationally televised. This is an oc- CEREMONY ON THE UNITED STATES CAPITOL GROUNDS. currence for the purpose of observing On September 16, 1987, the Commission on the 200th anniversary of the Constitu- the Bicentennial of the United States Con- tion. Therefore, it will be the purpose stitution may conduct a ceremony, entitled ‘‘Celebration of Citizenship,’’ on the West of the Chair to declare a recess at ap- Terraces and Lawns of the United States proximately 12:45 in order that Mem- Capitol to honor the Bicentennial of the United States Constitution. For the purposes bers may take the seats reserved for of this resolution, the Commission on the Bi- Members of the Congress on the west centennial of the United States Constitution front for this ceremony commemo- is authorized to erect upon the United States Capitol Grounds, subject to the approval of rating the 200th anniversary of our the Architect of the Capitol, such stands, Constitution.

1. 133 CONG. REC. 22719, 22720, 100th 3. 133 CONG. REC. 24057, 100th Cong. Cong. 1st Sess. 1st Sess. 2. Brian Joseph Donnelly (MA). 4. James C. Wright, Jr. (TX).

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We would then expect to be back in said Senate concurrent resolution in session at approximately 2:15. the House. The SPEAKER pro tempore.(2) The 1976 Bicentennial Celebration gentleman from Louisiana is recognized for 1 hour.... § 4.7 Resolution reported from Mr. LONG of Louisiana. Mr. Speak- the Committee on Rules pro- er, I move the previous question on the viding for consideration in resolution. The previous question was ordered. the House of a concurrent The resolution was agreed to. resolution not reported from A motion to reconsider was laid on that committee; after adop- the table. tion, the Committee on Rules Mr. LONG of Louisiana. Mr. Speak- also discharged a similar er, by direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Concurrent Res- Senate concurrent resolution olution 292 and ask that it be consid- from consideration in the ered in the House. House. The Clerk read the concurrent resolution, as follows: On June 23, 1975,(1) the following took place: H. CON. RES. 292 Whereas the Congress has rep- Mr. [Gillis W.] LONG of Louisiana. resented the people of the United Mr. Speaker, by direction of the Com- States since the First Continental mittee on Rules, I call up House Reso- Congress met in Carpenter’s Hall in lution 555 and ask for its immediate Philadelphia from September 5 to consideration. October 26, 1774; and . . . The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- SEC. 5. The expenses of the joint lows: committee shall be paid from the contingent fund of the House of Rep- H. RES. 555 resentatives upon vouchers approved by the chairman of the joint com- Resolved, That upon adoption of mittee.... this resolution it shall be in order to consider the concurrent resolution The SPEAKER pro tempore. The (H. Con. Res. 292) to provide for the gentleman from Louisiana is recog- appointment of a Joint Committee nized for 1 hour. on Arrangements for the Commemo- Mr. LONG of Louisiana. Mr. Speak- ration of the Bicentennial of the er, I yield myself 5 minutes.... United States of America in the Mr. LONG of Louisiana. Mr. Speak- House. After the adoption of H. Con. Res. 292, the Committee on Rules er, I move the previous question on the shall be discharged from the further concurrent resolution. consideration of the Senate concur- The previous question was ordered. rent resolution, S. Con. Res. 44, and The SPEAKER pro tempore. The it shall then be in order to consider question is on the concurrent resolution. 1. 121 CONG. REC. 20261–64, 94th Cong. 1st Sess. 2. John J. McFall (CA).

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The concurrent resolution was Magna Carta Loan for Bicen- agreed to. tennial Celebration A motion to reconsider was laid on the table. § 4.8 By unanimous consent, Mr. LONG of Louisiana. Mr. Speak- the House considered a con- er, pursuant to the rule, I call up the current resolution express- Senate concurrent resolution (S. Con. ing the appreciation of the Res. 44) and ask for its immediate con- Congress to the Parliament sideration. of the United Kingdom for the loan to the United States MOTION OFFERED BY MR. LONG OF of the Magna Carta of 1215 LOUISIANA A.D. Mr. LONG of Louisiana. Mr. Speak- On Oct. 22, 1975,(1) the fol- er, I offer a motion. lowing proceedings took place: The Clerk read as follows: LOAN OF THE MAGNA CARTA TO Resolved, by the House of Rep- THE UNITED STATES FOR THE resentatives (the Senate concurring) BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION That the Congress should play a significant and substantive role in hon- Mr. [Thomas P.] O’NEILL [Jr., of oring the Nation’s two hundredth an- Massachusetts]. Mr. Speaker, on be- niversary and in assisting the Amer- half of the minority leader and myself, ican Revolution Bicentennial Admin- I offer a concurrent resolution (H. Con. istration. Res. 458) and ask unanimous consent SEC. 2. (a) There is hereby estab- for its immediate consideration. lished a joint congressional com- The Clerk read the concurrent reso- mittee to be known as the Joint lution, as follows: Committee on Arrangements for the Commemoration of the Bicentennial H. CON. RES. 458 of the United States of America (herein referred to as the ‘‘joint com- Whereas, The historic document mittee’’).... known as the Magna Carta of 1215 SEC. 5. The expenses of the joint A.D. represents an essential link in committee shall be paid from the the long chain of constitutional in- contingent fund of the House of Rep- struments; and resentatives upon vouchers approved Whereas, American colonists by the chairman of the joint com- brought with them from England the mittee. traditions of free government and the principle that all persons stand The Senate concurrent resolution as equals before the law, concepts which had been embodied in the was concurred in. Magna Carta, and they regarded A motion to reconsider was laid on them as their birthright and incor- the table. porated them in their colonial char- ters and constitutions; and A similar House concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 292) was laid on the 1. 121 CONG. REC. 33674, 33675, 94th table. Cong. 1st Sess.

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Whereas, In drafting the Constitu- Resolved, That the showcase do- tion and the Bill of Rights of the nated to the United States by the United States, our founding fathers United Kingdom to be used to dis- sought to guarantee to the people of play the Magna Carta may be placed these United States the freedom of in the rotunda of the United States the church, an independent judici- Capitol, and the Architect of the ary, the right to a speedy trial, and Capitol is hereby authorized to make the concept of due process of law, the necessary arrangements there- which principles were clearly derived for, including the payment of all nec- from the Magna Carta; and essary expenses incurred in connec- Whereas, In recognition of the Bi- tion with the installation, mainte- centennial celebrations of the United nance, and protection thereof; and be States of America, the House of it further Lords and the House of Commons of Resolved, That the Secretary of the Parliament of the United King- State is requested to transmit a copy dom of Great Britain and Northern of these resolutions to the Par- Ireland have unanimously adopted liament of the United Kingdom of motions respectfully praying that Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Her Majesty, the Queen, direct that an original copy of the Magna Carta The SPEAKER.(2) Is there objection be loaned to the people of the United to the request of the gentleman from States, to be held by their representative, the Congress of the United Massachusetts? States, for a period of one year; and There was no objection. Whereas, This loan has been au- The concurrent resolution was thorized by Her Majesty, The Queen, in order that this historic document agreed to. may be displayed in the Capitol, en- A motion to reconsider was laid on closed in a showcase donated by the the table. United Kingdom for that purpose; Therefore be it Resolved by the House of Rep- § 4.9 Instance where the House resentatives (the Senate concurring), rejected a Senate concurrent That the Congress of the United States recognizes that it is natural resolution authorizing ap- that men should value the original pointment of a joint House- documents which guarantee their rights, and thus hereby expresses its Senate delegation to go to sincere gratitude to Her Majesty, the United Kingdom at the The Queen, the Parliament and the invitation of the British Par- people of the United Kingdom for their loan to this Nation of the liament to accept the loan of Magna Carta, a document of historic an original copy of the and symbolic significance to the peoples of both our Nations, and be- Magna Carta. lieves that its temporary residence On Mar. 9, 1976,(1) the following here in the country of its philo- sophical descendants, the Declara- proceedings occurred: tion of Independence, the Constitu- tion and the Bill of Rights, will con- 2. Carl Albert (OK). tribute an important historical per- spective to the Bicentennial celebra- 1. 122 CONG. REC. 5847, 5848, 94th tion, and be it further Cong. 2d Sess.

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PROVIDING FOR DELEGATION There was no objection. OF MEMBERS OF CONGRESS The Clerk read the Senate concur- TO GO TO UNITED KINGDOM TO ACCEPT LOAN OF AN rent resolution as follows: ORIGINAL COPY OF THE MAGNA CARTA S. CON. RES. 98 Mr. [Thomas P.] O’NEILL [Jr., of Whereas, in recognition of the Bi- Massachusetts]. Mr. Speaker, I ask centennial celebrations of the United unanimous consent to take from the States of America, the House of Lords and the House of Commons of Speaker’s table the Senate concurrent the Parliament of the United King- resolution (S. Con. Res. 98) to provide dom of Great Britain and Northern for a delegation of Members of Con- Ireland have unanimously adopted gress to go to the United Kingdom for motions respectfully praying that purposes of accepting a loan of an Her Majesty, the Queen, direct that original copy of the Magna Carta, and an original copy of the Magna Carta for other purposes, and ask for its im- be placed on loan to the people of the United States for a period of one mediate consideration in the House. year; and The Clerk read the title of the Sen- Whereas, this loan has now been ate concurrent resolution. graciously authorized by Her Maj- The SPEAKER.(2) Is there objection esty, the Queen, and, by concurrent to the request of the gentleman from resolution of the United States Con- Massachusetts? gress, this historic document of freedom and of the abiding principles of Mr. [Robert E.] BAUMAN [of Mary- law will now be displayed in the Ro- land]. Mr. Speaker, reserving the right tunda of the United States Capitol, to object, earlier I objected to the con- there to be contained within a show- sideration of this Senate concurrent case to be donated by the United resolution on today. I am fully aware, Kingdom for such purpose: now, of course, that an objection would do therefore, be it nothing more than send the Senate Resolved, by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That concurrent resolution to the Committee (a) a delegation of Members of Con- on Rules, where a rule will be obtained gress shall be appointed to proceed and this resolution brought to the floor at the invitation of the two Houses of for a vote. Parliament, to the United Kingdom, I do not personally support sending there to attend the presentation of such a congressional delegation at tax- the Magna Carta, under suitable auspices, to the people of the United payers’ expense for this purpose, and I States, to be held in the custody of will vote against it, but I do not object their representative, the Congress of to the consideration of the Senate con- the United States, for a period of one current resolution at this time. year; Mr. Speaker, I withdraw my reserva- (b) the delegation shall consist of tion of objection. the Speaker of the House of Rep- resentatives and not to exceed twen- The SPEAKER. Is there objection to ty-four additional Members ap- the request of the gentleman from pointed as follows: Massachusetts? (1) Twelve appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representa- 2. Carl Albert (OK). tives.

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(2) Twelve appointed by the Presi- and make the point of order that a dent of the Senate on the rec- quorum is not present. ommendation of the Majority and The SPEAKER. Evidently a quorum Minority Leaders. is not present. (3) The Speaker shall be the Chairman of the delegation and the The Sergeant at Arms will notify ab- Majority Leader of the Senate shall sent members. be the Vice Chairman. The vote was taken by electronic de- SEC. 2. There are authorized to be vice, and there were, yeas 167, nays paid from the contingent fund of the 219, answered ‘‘present’’ 1, not voting Senate on vouchers approved by the 45, as follows: Chairman and Vice Chairman, such amounts as the Chairman and Vice [Roll No. 97] . . . Chairman of the delegation jointly shall determine to be necessary (one So the Senate concurrent resolution half of such expenditures shall be re- was rejected. imbursed by the House of Represent- The result of the vote was an- atives and such reimbursement is nounced as above recorded. hereby authorized): A motion to reconsider was laid on (1) for the expenses of the delega- the table. tion, including expenses of staff members designated by the Chair- The SPEAKER. The Clerk will notify man and Vice Chairman, respec- the Senate of the action of the tively to assist the delegation; House.(3) (2) for the reimbursement of any department or agency of the Federal § 4.10 The Speaker announced Government for expenses incurred by it on behalf of the delegation and from the Chair the program expenses incurred in connection with to be held in the Capitol Ro- the functions of the delegation in the tunda prior to convening of United Kingdom; (3) for payment of expenses in con- the House on a subsequent nection with the display of the day to receive a copy of the Magna Carta in the United States Magna Carta from a delega- Capitol, including those expenses associated with delegations invited tion from the British Par- from the Government of the United liament. Kingdom or other nations in connection with joint Bicentennial cere- On June 1, 1976,(1) the Speak- monies at the Capitol. er(2) made the following announce- SEC. 3. All authority for such expenditures shall expire at the close ment: of business on December 31, 1976. 3. See 122 CONG. REC. 6776–94, 94th The SPEAKER. The question is on Cong. 2d Sess., Mar. 17, 1976, where the Senate concurrent resolution. the House vacated proceedings and The question was taken; and the agreed to S. Con. Res. 98, as amend- Speaker announced that the ayes appeared to have it. ed. Mr. [Steven D.] SYMMS (of Idaho). 1. 122 CONG. REC. 16018, 16019, 94th Mr. Speaker, I object to the vote on the Cong. 2d Sess. ground that a quorum is not present 2. Carl Albert (OK).

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ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE Senate and House Sergeants at SPEAKER Arms. The Honorable Carl Albert. The SPEAKER. A historic Bicenten- The Rt. Hon. Lord Elwyn-Jones, nial ceremony will take place in the ro- Q.C. tunda of the Capitol on Thursday, The Rt. Hon. George Thomas, M.P. June 3, 1976, when the Magna Carta Mr. John Watheston. is formally accepted by the Congress Brigadier N. E. V. Short. from the Parliament of the United The Honorable Nelson Rockefeller. Kingdom of Great Britain and North- The Honorable Mike Mansfield. ern Ireland. Members are advised that The Rt. Hon. Lord Shepherd. they should assemble in the Hall of the The Marquess of Lothian. House promptly at 10 a.m. on Thurs- The Honorable Hugh Scott. day, June 3, 1976, in order to proceed The Honorable Thomas P. O’Neill, in a body to the rotunda for the cere- Jr. mony. The procession to the rotunda The Honorable John Rhodes. will be led by leadership representing Welcome by the Honorable Hugh both sides of the aisle and senior Mem- Scott, The Minority Leader of the bers of the House, with other Members Senate. following in order of their relative se- Invocation by the Reverend Ed- niority in the House.... ward L. R. Elson, Chaplain of The Without objection, the order of pro- Senate. ceedings will be included at this point ‘‘Ballad of Magna Carta’’ per- in the RECORD: formed by United States Air Force Orchestra and Chorus. ORDER OF PROCEEDINGS Remarks by The Honorable Hugh Scott. Musical Program by the United States Air Force Orchestra to begin Posting of the British Military De- at 10:15 a.m. tail: The Grenadier Guards, The Arrival of The Senate. Coldstream Guards, The Scots Arrival of the House of Represent- Guards, The Irish Guards, and The atives. Welsh Guards. Procession of The American Dele- Presentation of Magna Carta by gation. The Rt. Hon. Lord Elwyn-Jones, Procession of The British Delega- Q.C., The Lord Chancellor. tion. Opening of Presentation Case by Arrival of The Lord Chancellor, the British Military Detail. The Speaker, The Lord Privy Seal, Acceptance of Magna Carta by The and The Marquess of Lothian. Honorable Carl Albert, The Speaker Greetings by The Vice President, of the House of Representatives. The Speaker, The Senate Majority Posting of the American Military Leader, The House Majority Leader, Detail: The United States Army, The The Senate Minority Leader, and United States Marine Corps, The The House Minority Leader. United States Navy, The United Playing of the British and Amer- States Air Force, and The United ican National Anthems by the States Coast Guard. United States Marine Band. Benediction by The Reverend Ed- Procession of Congressional and ward G. Latch, Chaplain of The Parliamentary Leaders led by the House of Representatives.

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The British and American Delega- In the Senate, on June 3, 1976, tions will view Magna Carta, followed by Members of the Senate and the following transcript was print- House of Representatives and ed in the Congressional Record:(3) Guests. RECESS UNTIL 2:13 P.M. Those who do not wish to view the Magna Carta at the end of the cere- Mr. [Michael J.] MANSFIELD [of mony may exit through the north and Montana]. Now, Mr. President, under south rotunda doors. the previous order I ask that the Sen- ate stand in recess for 15 minutes for § 4.11 By unanimous consent, the purpose of introducing the par- the proceedings had in the liamentary delegation from the United British Parliament, when the Kingdom visiting here for the purpose of allowing us to retain the original Magna Carta was presented copy of the Magna Carta for the rest of on loan to the congressional this Bicentennial Year, and also for the delegation in Westminster purpose of allowing those of us who Hall and in the Capitol Ro- wish to do so, and I believe that will tunda, were printed in the include all of us, to shake hands with our distinguished guests, the time not Congressional Record. to exceed 15 minutes. On June 3, 1976,(1) the fol- There being no objection, the Senate, lowing proceedings occurred: at 1:58 p.m., recessed until 2:13 p.m.; whereupon, the Senate reassembled PRINTING OF PROCEEDINGS OF when called to order by the Presiding THURSDAY, MAY 27, 1976, IN WESTMINSTER HALL AND OF Officer (Mr. FANNIN). TODAY IN THE ROTUNDA DUR- (During the recess, the following pro- ING ACCEPTANCE OF MAGNA ceedings occurred:) CARTA Mr. MANSFIELD. Mr. President, if I Mr. [John J.] McFALL [of Cali- may have the attention of the Senate, fornia]. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous and if Senators will take their seats consent that the proceedings on Thurs- temporarily, I would like to welcome, day, May 27, 1976, in Westminster on behalf of the Senate, the delegation Hall and the proceedings of today in from the Parliament of the United the rotunda during acceptance of the Kingdom and their associates. Magna Carta be printed in the This delegation, which the distin- RECORD. guished Republican leader and I met The SPEAKER.(2) Is there objection with in England, is over in this coun- to the request of the gentleman from try as our guests. It is here for the California? presentation of the original copy of the There was no objection. Magna Carta, to emphasize the link between our respective countries based 1. 122 CONG. REC. 16492, 94th Cong. 2d Sess. 3. See 122 CONG. REC. 16473–75, 94th 2. Carl Albert (OK). Cong. 2d Sess.

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on two of the greatest documents in I think never have I seen a more the world insofar as the rights of peo- persuasive sense of history in this Cap- ple are concerned, the Magna Carta itol than was the case this morning and the Declaration of Independence. with the very moving presentation of the Magna Carta by our British friends Their hospitality has been extraor- and the acceptance by the Speaker. dinary; we hope that, in some small I, therefore, Mr. President, ask way, we have been able to repay them. unanimous consent that there be print- I would like at this time to introduce ed in the RECORD the remarks made the members of the delegation of the by Senator HUGH SCOTT, as the key- United Kingdom and their associates. I note, the presentation speech made by would suggest that their wives rise at the Lord Chancellor, Lord Elwyn- the time of the announcement of the Jones, and the acceptance speech made names of their husbands. by the Speaker of the House of Rep- resentatives, Congressman ALBERT. The Rt. Hon. Lord Elwyn-Jones, There being no objection, the mate- Q.C., Lord Chancellor, accompanied rial was ordered to be printed in the by Lady Elwyn-Jones. RECORD, as follows: The Rt. Hon. George Thomas, M.P., Speaker. REMARKS BY U.S. SENATOR HUGH The Rt. Hon. Michael Foot, M.P., SCOTT Lord President of the Council (who I believe is absent due to official busi- Another distinguished British ob- ness of the Council.)... server, Lord Bryce, visited the And finally, one of the real spark United States during the time of our plugs in this gathering, Brigadier centennial celebration. He observed P.S. Ward, C.B.E., Secretary of the that Americans love all that is old Parliamentary Bicentenary Com- and established. He explained our mittee. evident pride in our history and government by reference to the deeply- [Applause, Senators rising.] rooted instincts of our British herit- Thereupon the distinguished visitors age ‘‘that practical shrewdness which recognizes the vale of permanence were greeted by Senators in the well of and solidity in institutions.’’ . . . the Chamber. (This concludes proceedings that occurred during the recess.) ADDRESS BY THE LORD CHANCELLOR, LORD ELWYN-JONES f It is my honour and pleasure first MAGNA CARTA to bring to this great Assembly of representatives of the American peo- Mr. [John G.] TOWER [of Texas]. ple the greetings and abundant good Mr. President, a British visitor to this wishes of my fellow Parliamentar- country once observed that the United ians and of the people of the United Kingdom.... States is a virtual museum of British legal and political institutions; in fact, REMARKS BY THE SPEAKER OF THE Mr. President, we owe a great deal to HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, CARL the constitutions of Clarendon, the ALBERT Magna Carta, and the English Bill of We meet here today to complete Rights of 1688. what was begun in such warm good

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will ten days ago. The Members of declare a recess subject to the call of Parliament of the United Kingdom the Chair, for the purpose of permit- welcomed my colleagues and me ting Members to attend a ceremony in then at Westminster Hall, the most the rotunda of the Capitol. There will historic structure in Britain.... be a short ceremony at about 3 p.m. in I salute this friendship. I salute connection with the return of the the generosity of the British peoples, Magna Carta to the British people who their sovereign and their government. I thank them for giving Amer- so graciously loaned it for our Bicen- icans the opportunity to view, during tennial. the coming year, an original copy of The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Magna Carta and the superb replica objection to the request of the gentle- and the showcase of gold, silver and woman from New York? enamel that will find their perma- There was no objection. nent home here. On June 13, 1977,(3) pursuant § 4.12 The Speaker, pursuant to authority previously granted, to authority previously the Speaker declared a recess to granted, declared a recess to allow Members to attend the cere- allow members to attend a mony in the Rotunda of the Cap- ceremony in the Rotunda in itol in connection with the return connection with the return of a copy of the Magna Carta to of a copy of the Magna Carta Great Britain: to Great Britain. RECESS On June 10, 1977,(1) the Speak- The SPEAKER.(4) Pursuant to the er pro tempore(2) was authorized order of the House of June 10, 1977, to declare a recess subject to the the Chair declares the House in recess until the hour of 3:30 p.m., for the pur- call of the Chair: pose of allowing Members to attend the AUTHORIZING SPEAKER OR ceremonies at approximately 3 p.m. in SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE TO the rotunda of the Capitol in connec- DECLARE RECESS ON MON- tion with the return of the Magna DAY NEXT PERMITTING MEM- Carta. BERS TO ATTEND CEREMONY Accordingly (at 2 o’clock and 47 min- IN CONNECTION WITH RE- utes p.m.), the House stood in recess TURN OF THE MAGNA CARTA until 3:30 p.m. TO THE BRITISH PEOPLE Mrs. [Shirley] CHISHOLM [of New f York]. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous AFTER RECESS consent that it may be in order at any time on Monday, June 13, 1977, for the The recess having expired, the Speaker or the Speaker pro tempore to House was called to order by the

1. 123 CONG. REC. 18408, 95th Cong. 3. 123 CONG. REC. 18579, 18580, 95th 1st Sess. Cong. 1st Sess. 2. James C. Wright, Jr. (TX). 4. Thomas P. O’Neill, Jr. (MA).

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Speaker at 3 o’clock and 30 minutes onstrated its firm dedication to the p.m. high ideals of representative democracy, individual freedom, and social justice; and Whereas the peoples of Norway § 5. —Patriotic Observ- and the United States are joined in warm and binding friendship bred of ances Of Another Coun- common purpose and shared ances- try; and try Whereas the Congress of the United States recognizes the signifi- § 5.1 Concurrent resolution ex- cant contributions made by Norway to the achievement of closer coopera- tending best wishes of Con- tion among the countries in the At- gress to the Norwegian par- lantic partnership: Therefore be it liament on occasion of the Resolved by the House of Rep- resentatives (the Senate concurring), 150th anniversary of the Nor- That the congratulations and best wegian constitution. wishes of Congress of the United States are hereby cordially extended On May 14, 1964,(1) Donald Fra- to the Norwegian Storting, upon the ser of Minnesota, offered the fol- occasion of the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the adoption of lowing concurrent resolution. the Norwegian Constitution. SEC. 2. The Clerk of the House THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF shall transmit a copy of this resolu- NORWEGIAN CONSTITUTION tion, through the Department of Mr. FRASER. Mr. Speaker, I offer a State, to the President of the Nor- wegian Storting. concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 302) and ask unanimous consent for its The concurrent resolution was con- immediate consideration. curred in. The Clerk read the title of the con- A motion to reconsider was laid on the table. current resolution. ( ) The SPEAKER. 2 Is there objection § 5.2 Unanimous-consent re- to the request of the gentleman from Minnesota? quest providing a one-hour There was no objection. period as the second order of The Clerk read the concurrent reso- business for the purpose of lution, as follows: observing the 42d anniver- Whereas one hundred and fifty sary of Lithuanian independ- years ago, on May 17, 1814, the ence. Norweigian Constitution was adopt- ( ) ed at Eidsvoll, Norway; and On Jan. 18, 1960, 1 the fol- Whereas through the years the lowing proceedings occurred: Kingdom of Norway has dem- Mr. [William T.] MURPHY [of Illi- nois]. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous 1. 110 CONG. REC. 10962, 88th Cong. 2d Sess. 1. 106 CONG. REC. 670, 86th Cong. 2d 2. John W. McCormack (MA). Sess.

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consent that on February 16, on the oc- JOINT SESSION OF THE HOUSE AND SENATE (HELD PURSUANT TO THE casion of the 42d observance of the PROVISIONS OF H. CON. RES. 184) independence of Lithuania, that after COMMEMORATION CEREMONY UPON the reading and approval of the Jour- THE OCCASION OF THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LIBERATION nal, and prior to any legislative busi- OF CUBA, 1898–1948, AT A JOINT SESSION OF CONGRESS IN THE ness for that day, I may have permis- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AT 12 O’CLOCK NOON, WASHINGTON, sion to address the House for 1 hour D.C., APRIL 19, 1948 and to yield time to other Members. THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON The SPEAKER.(2) Without objection, ARRANGEMENTS it is so ordered. EDWARD MARTIN, CHAIRMAN There was no objection. For the Senate: EDWARD MARTIN, of Pennsylvania; C. WAYLAND BROOKS, of Illinois; TOM CONNALLY, of Texas; THEODORE FRANCIS GREEN, § 5.3 Form of concurrent reso- of Rhode Island. lution providing for a joint For the House: EARL C. MICH- session to commemorate the ENER, of Michigan; JAMES E. VAN ZANDT, of Pennsylvania; BERNARD 50th anniversary of the lib- W. KEARNEY, of New York; THOMAS eration of Cuba. J. LANE, of Massachusetts.

On Apr. 19, 1948,(3) the Presi- THE PROGRAM FOR THE JOINT SESSION

(4) Prelude------United States Ma- dent of the United States ad- rine Band Orchestra (Maj. William F. Santelmann, leader) dressed the joint session of Con- Presiding officer------The Speaker Hon. JOSEPH W. MARTIN, JR. gress commemorating the 50th Medlay of songs of the Spanish- American War period. anniversary of the liberation of Presenting the colors. Cuba. The proceedings were as Invocation------Rev. James Shera Montgomery, D. D., the Chap- follows: lain of the House of Representatives. Reading of joint resolution------The Honorable ED- WARD MARTIN, Chairman, Joint Committee on Arrangements. 2. Sam Rayburn (TX). The national anthem of the Repub- lic of Cuba Miss Emma Otero 3. 94 CONG. REC. 4568–70, 80th Cong. ------Address------The President of 2d Sess. the Unites States Response------His Excellency 4. Harry S Truman (MO). Guillermo Belt, Ambassador of Cuba.

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The national anthem of the United of the Untied States and the mem- States------Miss Hollace Shaw, bers of his Cabinet, the Chief Justice Columbia Concerts and Associate Justices of the Su- Benedition------Very Rev. Ig- preme Court of the United States, natius Smith, O. P., dean of School the Diplomatic Corps (through the of Philosophy, Catholic University. Secretary of State), the General of Retiring of the colors. the Armies, the Chief of Staff to the Commander in Chief, the Chief of The SPEAKER of the House of Rep- Staff, United States Army, the Chief resentatives presided.... of Naval Operations, the Chief of Staff, United States Air Force, the INVOCATION Commandant of the Marine Corps, and the Commandant of the Coast Rev. James Shera Montgomery, D. Guard, and such other persons as D., the Chaplain of the House of Rep- the joint committee shall deem prop- resentatives, offered the . . . er. invocation[.]... That the President of the United States is hereby invited to address READING OF THE JOINT RESOLUTION the American people at the joint session of the Congress in commemora- The SPEAKER.(5) The Chair recog- tion of the fiftieth anniversary of the nizes the Honorable Edwin Martin, victory over Spain. Senator from the State of Pennsyl- MEDLEY OF SONGS vania and chairman of the Joint Com- mittee on Arrangements. The Marine Band Orchestra played a Senator MARTIN. Mr. President, medley of songs. Mr. Speaker, Mr. President pro tem- PRESENTATION OF THE PRESIDENT OF pore, Mr. Ambassador, distinguished THE UNITED STATES guests: The SPEAKER. I have the honor to Resolved by the Senate (the House present the President of the United of Representatives concurring), That in commemoration of the fiftieth an- States. [Applause, the Members ris- niversary of the victory over Spain, ing.] resulting in the liberation of Cuba, the two Houses of Congress shall as- ADDRESS BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE semble in the Hall of the House of UNITED STATES. Representatives at 1 o’clock in the afternoon, on Monday, April 19, The PRESIDENT. Mr. Speaker, Mr. 1948. President pro tempore, Mr. Ambas- That the joint committee created sador, Mr. Chairman, Members of the by House Concurrent Resolution 108, Congress, and distinguished guests, it Eightieth Congress, is empowered to is eminently fitting that we should as- make suitable arrangements for fit- semble here today to pay solemn trib- ting and proper exercises for the joint session of Congress herein au- ute to the heroic champions of human thorized. freedom who brought about the libera- That invitations to attend the ex- tion of Cuba. The commemoration of ercises be extended to the President half a century of Cuban independence recalls the valor of the Cuban patriots 5. Joseph W. Martin, Jr. (MA). and American soldiers and sailors who

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gave liberally of their strength and Catholic University, pronounced the their blood that Cuba might be free. . . . benediction[.]... From that chapter in man’s age-old struggle for freedom we can draw in- RETIREMENT spiration for the hard tasks that con- The SPEAKER. The colors of the front us in our own time.... United States and the Republic of Let us avail ourselves of this occa- Cuba will be retired.... sion to refresh our faith in freedom and to rededicate this Nation and our- JOINT SESSION DISSOLVED selves to the principles of liberty, justice, and peace. [Applause, the Mem- The SPEAKER. The purposes of the bers rising.] joint session having been accom- plished, the Chair declares the joint PRESENTATION OF THE AMBASSADOR session of the two Houses now dis- OF CUBA solved. The SPEAKER. I have the honor to Thereupon, at 12 o’clock and 40 min- present His Excellency Guillermo Belt, utes p. m., the joint session of the two Ambassador Extraordinary and Pleni- Houses was dissolved. potentiary of Cuba. [Applause, the The Members of the Senate retired Members rising.] to their Chamber. ADDRESS OF RESPONSE BY THE PROCEEDINGS OF JOINT SESSION AMBASSADOR OF CUBA ORDERED PRINTED His Excellency GUILLERMO BELT, Ambassador Extraordinary and Pleni- The SPEAKER. Without objection, potentiary of Cuba. Mr. President, Mr. the proceedings of the joint session will President pro tempore of the Senate, be printed as part of the RECORD of the Mr. Speaker, Members of the Con- day. gress, distinguished guests, it is with There was no objection. the deepest emotion that I appear before the Congress of the United States on the fiftieth anniversary of the joint resolution to express once more the un- § 6. —Religious Observ- dying gratitude, the warm affection, ances and the sincere friendship of my people for the American people. [Ap- National Day of Reconciliation plause.]...

THE NATIONAL ANTHEM OF THE § 6.1 The House suspended the UNITED STATES rules and agreed to an unre- Miss Hollace Shaw, accompanied by ported concurrent resolution the Marine Band Orchestra, sang the (discharged from the Com- national anthem of the United States. mittee on House Administra- BENEDICTION tion) authorizing use of the Very Rev. Ignatius Smith, O. P., House Chamber for an as- dean of the school of philosophy of the sembly of House and Senate 171

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Members and Chaplains to On Oct. 23, 2001,(3) Mr. John T. ‘‘seek the blessings of Provi- Doolittle, of California moved to dence.’’(1) suspend the rules and agree to a concurrent resolution, as follows: Parliamentarian’s Note: The adoption of the following resolu- Mr. DOOLITTLE. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to tion is a historical anomaly, as the the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. House has traditionally shunted 184) providing for a National Day of ceremonies of a religious nature Reconciliation, as amended. from the Chamber itself.(2) The Clerk read as follows: H. CON. RES. 184 1. For other examples of ceremonies of a religious nature that have been Resolved by the House of Rep- held in the Capitol Rotunda, see 147 resentatives (the Senate concurring), That on a day of reconciliation se- CONG. REC. 16761, 16762, 107th lected jointly by the Speaker of the Cong. 1st Sess., Sept. 12, 2001 (H. House of Representatives and the Con. Res. 223, permitting use of President pro tempore of the Senate, Capitol Rotunda for prayer vigil in and with the Chaplain of the House memory of those who lost their lives of Representatives and the Chaplain of the Senate in attendance— in the events of Sept. 11, 2001), and (1) the two Houses of the Congress 104 CONG. REC. 4621, 4622, 104th shall assemble in the Hall of the Cong. 2d Sess., Mar. 13, 1996 (S. House of Representatives at a time Con. Res. 45, authorizing use of Cap- when the two Houses are not in ses- itol Rotunda for presentation of the sion; and Congressional Gold Medal to Rev- (2) during this assembly, the Mem- bers of the two Houses may gather erend and Mrs. Billy Graham). See to humbly seek the blessings of Prov- also § 6.2, infra. idence for forgiveness, reconciliation, 2. On Nov. 19, 1804, the House adopted unity, and charity for all people of the following resolution: ‘‘That, in fu- the United States, thereby assisting the Nation to realize its potential as ture, no person shall be permitted to the champion of hope, the vindicator perform divine service in the cham- of the defenseless, and the guardian ber occupied by the House of Rep- of freedom. resentatives, unless with the consent The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- of the Speaker.’’ H. Jour., 8th Cong., ant to the rule, the gentleman from p. 17. The House in 1828 ordered California (Mr. DOOLITTLE) will control that the Chamber should be used 20 minutes. only for legislative business and reli- The Chair recognizes the gentleman gious services on Sundays. 5 Hinds’ from California (Mr. DOOLITTLE). Precedents § 7270. In 1880, the House adopted what is now Rule IV, take part of any ceremonies therein.’’ which provides that the ‘‘Hall of the See Rule IV clause 1, House Rules House shall be used only for the leg- and Manual § 677 (2007). islative business of the House . . . 3. 147 CONG. REC. 20388–90, 107th except when the House agrees to Cong. 1st Sess.

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Mr. DOOLITTLE. Mr. Speaker, I riers. It has been vetted thoroughly yield myself such time as I may con- and poses no challenges to law. sume. To alleviate another concern, Mem- Mr. Speaker, this is a resolution that bers should know that we intend the calls for the two Houses of Congress to entire scope of the Day of Reconcili- assemble in this Chamber at a time ation to occur without TV broadcast. when the House and the Senate are Members should have no fear that this not in session and that during this as- format could breach their privacy. Pri- sembly the Members of the two Houses vacy in worship will be respected by may gather to humbly seek the bless- this gathering because it will not be re- ings of Providence for forgiveness, rec- corded. It is a chance for America’s onciliation, unity, and charity for all leaders to approach God. people of the United States, thereby We know we have all fallen short of assisting the Nation to realize its po- our potential. We know that our Na- tential as a champion of hope, the vin- tion has also failed to achieve all that dicator of the defenseless, and the it could. Members can take a firm step guardian of freedom.... toward realizing those twin objectives by supporting this resolution. Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Remember, all we ask is that willing Members be permitted to gather to Texas (Mr. DELAY), the author of the resolution. humbly seek the blessings of Provi- dence for forgiveness, reconciliation, Mr. [Tom] DELAY. Mr. Speaker, I unity, and charity for all the people of thank the gentleman for yielding me the United States, thereby assisting time; and I thank my good friend from the Nation to realize its potential as California for bringing this resolution the champion of hope, the vindicator of to the floor. This is a resolution that is the defenseless, and the guardian of coauthored by me and the gentleman freedom. from Ohio (Mr. HALL).... We have heard suggestions that b 1545 other spaces within the Capitol would A national day of reconciliation will be more fitting and appropriate venues be good for each of us as elected offi- than the House Chamber. I could not cials and men and women, but it will disagree more strongly. Please let me be even better for America. It is time explain why. to come together, and I believe that Our House Chamber is the symbolic this resolution will be an immeas- heart of American democracy. It is urable help in solidifying our country. right here that we do our work. It is So, Mr. Speaker, for that reason I here that decisions bearing heavily on ask Members to support the resolution. our destiny are decided. It is here that Mr. DOOLITTLE. Mr. Speaker, I am all three branches of our government pleased to yield 5 minutes to the gen- assemble during moments of great na- tleman from Ohio (Mr. HALL). tional gravity.... Mr. [Tony P.] HALL of Ohio. Mr. Members should also know that this Speaker, I thank the gentleman for resolution raises no constitutional bar- yielding me this time....

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The fact that this is being done this Chamber before entering the when we are not in session I think is House to give the State of the Union important. That means the cameras address. The House Chaplain opens are not on us. That means the press is every session of Congress with a morn- not here. So we are not doing it for ing prayer. Above the podium, Mr. pious reasons; we are doing it because Speaker, are engraved the words, ‘‘In we sincerely hope that Members will God We Trust.’’ During the Civil War, President Lincoln set aside several come here on their own in a voluntary days of national mourning and prayer. way and humbly ask God for guidance In the 1950s and in the 1980s, Con- and wisdom to do what we should be gress passed resolutions providing for doing, not only as representatives of national days of prayer; and later, this country in our districts, but, what those resolutions became public do You want us to do?... laws.... I think this is what this resolution is Mr. DOOLITTLE. Mr. Speaker, I all about. This is the reason why I yield back the balance of my time. went in on it. The only stipulation I The SPEAKER pro tempore.(4) Are made with the gentleman from Texas there further requests for time? If not (Mr. DELAY) was that we do it pri- the question is on the motion offered vately, to not do it in front of the TV by the gentleman from California (Mr. cameras. We do not do it in public. We DOOLITTLE) that the House suspend do not do it to bring publicity to our- the rules and agree to the concurrent resolution, H. Con. Res. 184, as selves. That is the worst kind of thing amended. to do. I think this legislation addresses The question was taken; and (two- that. thirds having voted in favor thereof) For that reason, I support it and I the rules were suspended and the con- hope the whole body supports it.... current resolution, as amended, was Mr. DOOLITTLE. Mr. Speaker, I am agreed to. pleased to yield 41⁄2 minutes to the A motion to reconsider was laid on gentleman from Missouri (Mr. BLUNT), the table. the chief deputy whip and a cosponsor of this resolution. § 6.2 The House, by unanimous Mr. [Roy] BLUNT [of Missouri]. Mr. consent, agreed to a Senate Speaker, I thank the gentleman for concurrent resolution au- yielding me this time.... thorizing use of the Rotunda Our Nation has a strong background for an ‘‘assembly’’ of House in faith and worship by government officials. It is a background that other and Senate Members and speakers, including the gentleman Chaplains for a National Day from Ohio (Mr. HALL), have already of Reconciliation to ‘‘seek the talked about. George Washington es- blessings of Providence.’’(1) tablished a day of thanksgiving and prayer as the first President. Every 4. James V. Hansen (UT). President since President Kennedy has 1. Parliamentarian’s Note: The Senate said a prayer just outside the doors of balked at the idea of using the

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(2) (2) during this assembly, the Members of On Nov. 16, 2001, the fol- the 2 Houses may gather to humbly seek the lowing events occurred: blessings of Providence for forgiveness, reconciliation, unity, and charity for all people of the United States, thereby assisting the PROVIDING FOR USE OF RO- Nation to realize its potential as— TUNDA OF CAPITOL FOR A NA- (A) the champion of hope; TIONAL DAY OF RECONCILI- (B) the vindicator of the defenseless; and ATION (C) the guardian of freedom. SEC. 2. PHYSICAL PREPARATIONS FOR THE AS- SEMBLY. Mr. [Thomas] REYNOLDS [of New Physical preparations for the assembly York]. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous shall be carried out in accordance with such consent to take from the Speaker’s conditions as the Architect of the Capitol may prescribe. table the Senate concurrent resolution The Senate concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 83) providing for a Na- was concurred in. tional Day of Reconciliation, and ask A motion to reconsider was laid on for its immediate consideration in the the table. House. The Clerk read the title of the Sen- Easter ate concurrent resolution. The SPEAKER pro tempore.(3) Is § 6.3 Program of Easter Serv- there objection to the request of the ice held on the Capitol steps. gentleman from New York? (1) ( ) On Apr. 22, 1943, Mr. Karl E. There was no objection. 4 Mundt, of South Dakota, ad- The Clerk read the Senate concur- dressed the House regarding the rent resolution, as follows: nonsectarian Easter service which S. CON. RES. 83 was to be held on Sunday, Apr. Resolved by the Senate (the House of 25, 1943. This service, while not Representatives concurring), an official function of the House,

SECTION 1. USE OF ROTUNDA OF THE CAPITOL. was announced in the House. The The rotunda of the Capitol is authorized to program for that Easter service is be used at any time on November 27, 2001, or December 4, 2001, for a National Day of Rec- included below, following Mr. onciliation where— Mundt’s remarks. (1) the 2 Houses of Congress shall assemble in the rotunda with the Chaplain of the House of Representatives and the Chaplain of Mr. MUNDT. Mr. Speaker, next the Senate in attendance; and Sunday morning, April 25, for the first time in the history of this Government, House Chamber for this ceremony as an Easter morning service will be held put forward in the House companion, on the main steps of the Capitol. These H. Con. Res. 184. See § 6.1, supra. services are being sponsored by a committee of Senators and Representatives 2. 147 CONG. REC. 22910, 22911, 107th and the Capitol Fellowship Forum. I Cong. 1st Sess. take this opportunity of inviting all 3. Vito Fossella (NY). Members of Congress and their fami- 4. No subsequent printings of the pri- lies who will be in town on Easter to vate ceremony that was held on Dec. 4, 2001, were placed in the Congres- 1. 89 CONG. REC. 3707, 78th Cong. 1st sional Record. Sess.

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join us in these services which are also Address------Capt. Robert D. Workman open to the public. They are to be Chief of Navy Chaplains Boston Commandery (Carter)------United strictly nonsectarian in character. States Navy Band Through the cooperation of the Gloria in Excelsis (Mozart)------The Telephone Glee Club Speaker, the wartime ban with respect Benediction------Glenn E. Wagner to holding large public gatherings on President, Washington Bible Institute

the Capitol Grounds during this crisis The Star-Spangled Banner------Entire has been modified for this occasion. assembly Musical postlude------United States Navy The services will begin at 8:30, and Band Capt. Robert D. Workman, the Chief of Navy Chaplains, will be the principal speaker. The Navy Band will play a musical prelude beginning at 8 o’clock. § 7. —Pan American Day We hope this special service will help in its small way to demonstrate that Pan American Day is the day, what has become of necessity, the wartime capital of the world is also the annually designated in mid-April, best and most unselfish hope of all hu- when the respective legislatures of manity that this conflict will be followed by an era of peace, good will, the American republics express and Christian brotherly love. solidarity and extend felicitations I ask unanimous consent, to include to one another. It was first ob- the program with my remarks. The SPEAKER.(2) Is there objection? served on Apr. 24, 1890, in con- There was no objection. junction with the formation of the PROGRAM Pan American Union. The House EASTER SERVICES United States Capitol Steps, 8:30 Sunday discontinued these observances morning, April. 25, 1943 (Congressman KARL E. MUNDT, of South after 1973. Dakota, presiding)

Musical prelude------United States Navy f Band Lt. Charles Brendler, director

America------Entire assembly Resolutions to Designate Date Invocation---Capt. John F. B. Carruthers, C. S. M. F. Chairman, Christian Commission § 7.1 A resolution designating Statement of purpose------George H. Kendall a day for the celebration of President, Capitol Fellowship Forum Pan American Day in the A Toast to the Flag------The Telephone Glee Club House was submitted from Robert Davidson, director; words by John the floor and considered by Jay Daly unanimous consent and was The American’s Creed------Entire assembly Led by John Page, eldest son of the author of not introduced through the the Creed hopper and referred to com- 2. Sam Rayburn (TX). mittee.

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On Mar. 5, 1969,(1) Mr. Dante memoration of Pan American Day B. Fascell, of Florida, was recog- was referred to committee, as fol- nized to submit a resolution from lows: the floor designating the date of a Pan American Day celebration. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLU- Mr. FASCELL. Mr. Speaker, I offer TIONS a resolution (H. Res. 295) and ask unanimous consent for its immediate Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports consideration. of committees were delivered to the The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- Clerk for printing and reference to the lows: proper calendar, as follows:... By Mr. SELDEN: H. RES. 295 H. Res. 754. Resolution desig- Resolved, That the House of Rep- nating Thursday, April 7, 1966, for resentatives hereby designates Mon- the celebration of Pan American day, April 14, 1969, for the celebra- Day; to the Committee on Foreign tion of Pan-American Day, on which Affairs. day, after the reading of the Journal remarks appropriate to such occasion On Mar. 15, 1966,(2) the Speak- may occur. er(3) recognized Mr. Armistead I. The SPEAKER.(2) Is there objection Selden, of Alabama, for purposes to the request of the gentleman from of calling up a resolution desig- Florida? There was no objection. nating a day for commemoration The resolution was agreed to.(3) of Pan American Day: Mr. SELDEN. Mr. Speaker, I call up 1966 Pan American Day the House Resolution 754 and ask unanimous consent for its immediate § 7.2 A resolution providing for consideration. the celebration in the House The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- of Pan American Day was re- lows: ferred to the Committee on Parliamentarian’s Note: Resolu- Foreign Affairs. tions setting a date for the celebra- On Mar. 3, 1966,(1) a resolution tion of Pan American Day were nor- designating a day for the com- mally called up by unanimous consent, without reference to a com- 1. 115 CONG. REC. 5369, 91st Cong. 1st mittee. The resolution was normally Sess. submitted and called up by the 2. John W. McCormack (MA). Chair, Subcommittee on Inter-Amer- 3. See 115 CONG. REC. 8883-91, 91st ican Affairs, Committee on Foreign Cong. 1st Sess., Apr. 14, 1969, for Affairs. proceedings. 2. 112 CONG. REC. 5786, 89th Cong. 2d 1. 112 CONG. REC. 4885–87, 89th Cong. Sess. 2d Sess. 3. John W. McCormack (MA).

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H. RES. 754 Union of American Republics now known as the Organization of Amer- Resolved, That the House of Rep- ican States; and resentatives hereby designates Whereas Congress has recognized Thursday, April 7, 1966, for the cele- that the historic, economic, political, bration of Pan-American Day, on and geographic relationships among which day, after the reading of the the American Republics are unique Journal, remarks appropriate to and of special significance; and such occasion may occur. Whereas the Organization of The SPEAKER. Is there objection to American States serves as an insti- the request of the gentleman from Ala- tution for maintaining the peace and bama? security of the Western Hemisphere, for promoting economic progress and There was no objection. improvements in the welfare and The resolution was agreed to. level of living of all the peoples of A motion to reconsider was laid on the region, and for strengthening the table. principles of individual liberty, free institutions, and genuine independ- § 7.3 A resolution was adopted ence in the hemisphere; and Whereas achievement of the goals by the House on Pan Amer- expressed in the Charter of the Or- ican Day. ganization of American States through inter-American cooperation On Apr. 7, 1966,(1) Pan Amer- affords the most meaningful barrier ican Day, the following pro- to threats to individual liberties and national independence emanating ceedings occurred in the House: from forces inimical to the principles ANNIVERSARY OF FOUNDING OF and concepts held by the American PAN AMERICAN UNION Republics; and Whereas the American Republics The SPEAKER.(2) Pursuant to House are currently engaged in seeking Resolution 754, this day has been des- ways to fortify the inter-American ignated as Pan American Day. system of cooperation in order to The Chair recognizes the gentleman consolidate the gains of the past and to create dynamic and vigorous insti- from Alabama [Mr. SELDEN]. tutions to meet present and future Mr. [Armistead I.] SELDEN [Jr., of exigencies: Now, therefore, be it Alabama]. Mr. Speaker, I call up Resolved, That in honor of the House Resolution 785 and ask unani- founding of the Pan American mous consent for its immediate consid- Union, the House of Representatives eration. of the United States extends to the The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- other Republics of the Western lows: Hemisphere and to the citizens of those Republics its most cordial H. RES. 785 greetings and its fervent hope that the deliberations going forward dur- Whereas April 14, 1966, marks the ing this year will strengthen the seventy-sixth anniversary of the inter-American system for the years ahead. 1. 112 CONG. REC. 7994–8001, 89th The SPEAKER. Is there objection to Cong. 2d Sess. the request of the gentleman from Ala- 2. John W. McCormack (MA). bama?

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There was no objection. ‘‘Flag Day.’’(1) On June 2, 1949, The SPEAKER. The gentleman from the House agreed to House Joint Alabama [Mr. SELDEN] is recognized Resolution 170(2) which des- for 1 hour. ignated each June 14 as Flag Day. Mr. SELDEN. Mr. Speaker, April 14 marks the 76th anniversary of the es- f tablishment of the first concrete step in the formation of an inter-American Pause for the Pledge Com- system of solidarity and cooperation, memoration now known as the Organization of American States. § 8.1 Although clause 1, para- It has become customary for the (1) House of Representatives to commemo- graph 3 of Rule XXIV re- rate the anniversary of that most en- quires the Pledge of Alle- during of international organizations. I giance to the Flag to be led have always believed that this annual immediately after the Speak- tribute should be more than mere rit- ual. Rather, it should be a time for er’s approval of the Journal stocktaking.(3) ... each day, the House may, by unanimous consent, permit a second Pledge of Allegiance § 8. —Flag Day; Pause for at a subsequent time. Pledge Commemoration On June 14, 1995,(2) the following proceedings took place: The 14th day of June of each PAUSE FOR THE PLEDGE year is designated by statute as (Mr. CARDIN asked and was given 3. Parliamentarian’s Note: In this case permission to address the House for 1 the resolution regarding the com- minute.) memoration of Pan American Day Mr. [Benjamin L.] CARDIN [of ( ) was introduced in advance of the Maryland]. 3 Mr. Speaker, I take this designated date and referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. When 1. 36 USC § 110. the committee met to consider the 2. See 95 CONG. REC. 7166, 81st Cong. resolution, it approved the preamble 1st Sess. and text by voice vote. The com- 1. Now Rule XIV clause 1, House Rules mittee did not, however, order the and Manual § 869 (2007). resolution reported to the House; 2. 141 CONG. REC. 15964, 104th Cong. thus, when Rep. Selden, chairman of 1st Sess. the Subcommittee on Inter-American 3. Parliamentarian’s Note: This rec- Affairs called up the resolution by ognition was granted to Rep. Cardin, unanimous consent, he discharged in whose district the National An- the committee from further consider- them originated, despite the fact ation. See Ch. 17 § 37.9. that it was nearly 7:20 p.m.

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time, and at the permission of the Republic for which it stands, one na- Speaker, to lead the House in the tion under God, indivisible, with lib- pledge of allegiance at this time of the erty and justice for all. day, and let me explain why, if I might. Recess to Observe Flag Day Mr. Speaker, as you are well aware, today is Flag Day and this week is Na- § 8.2 The Speaker was author- tional Flag Week. Each year the Na- ized to declare a recess for tional Flag Day Foundation, located in Flag Day so that the House my district, participates in the Pause might observe Flag Day with for the Pledge at Fort McHenry, the birthplace of the Star Spangled Banner appropriate ceremonies. at 7 o’clock in the evening on June On May 25, 1967,(1) the Speaker 14th. appointed an informal committee The National Flag Day Foundation to make arrangements for an ap- encourages all Americans to join in the propriate Flag Day program. The 7 o’clock Pause for the Pledge and this proceedings occurred as follows: grassroots concept of national unity started in Baltimore in 1980. And I FLAG DAY — AUTHORITY FOR might point out that Presidents have SPEAKER TO DECLARE A RE- joined in this pause. CESS ON JUNE 14, 1967 Due to the voting of the House Mr. [Carl] ALBERT [of Oklahoma]. today, I am unable to be at Fort Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent McHenry to participate in the cere- to address the House for 1 minute and mony. Therefore, I would request that to revise and extend my remarks. the Members of the House join me and The SPEAKER.(2) Is there objection their fellow citizens in a Pause for the to the request of the gentleman from Pledge. If I could ask everyone to Oklahoma? please rise and to face the flag. There was no objection. Mr. ALBERT. Mr. Speaker, June 14 f will mark the 190th anniversary of Flag Day. On Saturday, June 14, 1777, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE the Continental Congress adopted a resolution providing: The CHAIRMAN.(4) Without objection, the gentleman from Maryland That the flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes, al- [Mr. CARDIN] will lead the House in ternate red and white: That the the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag on Union be thirteen stars, white in a this very special occasion. blue field, representing a new con- There was no objection. stellation.(3) Mr. CARDIN led the Pledge of Alle- giance as follows: 1. 113 CONG. REC. 14058, 90th Cong. I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the 1st Sess. United States of America, and to the 2. John W. McCormack (MA). 3. See Journals of the Continental Con- 4. Bill Emerson (MO). gress, Vol. VIII, p. 464.

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During the ensuing 189 years, that The SPEAKER. Is there objection to blue field has been buttressed by 37 the request of the gentleman from additional stars and the American flag Oklahoma [Mr. ALBERT]? has truly become the symbol of liberty. There was no objection. During the war-torn year of 1917, The SPEAKER. The Chair may state President Wilson issued the first Presi- for the information of the Members of dential proclamation calling upon the the House that after consultation with entire Nation to hold appropriate cere- the distinguished minority leader the monies on June 14 to honor our flag. Chair has informally designated the For many years our now deceased col- following Members to constitute a com- league, Louis C. Rabaut, provided the mittee to make the necessary arrange- inspiration and impetus for Flag Day ments for appropriate exercises in ac- ceremonies in this Chamber. cordance with the unanimous consent In these troubled days, I believe it agreement just adopted: important that this House, on June 14, The gentleman from Texas [Mr. should again give honor to our stars BROOKS], the gentleman from Alabama and stripes and to the principles our [Mr. NICHOLS], the gentleman from In- flag represents. diana [Mr. ROUDEBUSH], and the gen- Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous con- tleman from Missouri [Mr. HALL]. sent that it may be in order at any On June 12, 1967,(4) a display of time on Wednesday, June 14, 1967, for historical American flags in Stat- the Speaker to declare a recess for the uary Hall, arranged in connection purpose of observing and commemorating Flag Day in such manner as the with the observance of Flag Day Speaker may deem appropriate and by the House, was brought to the proper. attention of the House by the Mr. [M. G. (Gene)] SNYDER [of Ken- chairman of the informal com- tucky]. Mr. Speaker, will the gen- mittee to plan ceremonies appro- tleman yield to me? priate to the occasion. The pro- Mr. ALBERT. I yield to the gen- ceedings were as follows: tleman. Mr. SNYDER. I appreciate the com- DISPLAY IN STATUARY HALL OF ments of the distinguished gentleman, HISTORICAL AMERICAN FLAGS and I hope the gentleman will not Mr. [Jack] BROOKS [of Texas]. Mr. think it is presumptuous on my part to Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to suggest to the leadership that a very address the House for 1 minute and to appropriate action on the part of the revise and extend my remarks. House on that day might be the pas- The SPEAKER. Is there objection to sage of one of the antiflag-desecration the request of the gentleman from bills now pending before Congress. Texas? Mr. ALBERT. I thank the gentleman There was no objection. for his suggestion, and I suggest that he take it up with the appropriate 4. See 113 CONG. REC. 15484, 90th committee. Cong. 1st Sess.

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Mr. Speaker, in conjunction with the memorating Flag Day in the celebration of Flag Week, we have on House Chamber: display in Statuary Hall a grouping of historical American flags. The 46 flags FLAG DAY CEREMONIES which are now on display have been (Mr. ALBERT asked and was given brought here through the courtesy of permission to address the House for 1 our colleague, George A. Goodling, of minute.) Pennsylvania. Mr. [Carl] ALBERT [of Oklahoma]. Mr. Speaker, the 192d anniversary of These flags trace the history of our Flag Day will be celebrated on Satur- Nation from 1600 to the present. They day, June 14, 1969.... include all of our official flags, numer- Mr. Speaker, because I believe it imous flags of liberty which appeared in portant that the House of Representa- our country before the Revolution, and tives continue this tradition, to again also some original Army and Navy give honor to our Stars and Stripes standards. The Hanover, Pa., Histor- and to the principles which our flag ical Society Patriotic Order of the Sons symbolizes, I ask unanimous consent that it may be in order at any time on of America prepared and planned the Thursday, June 12, 1969, for the exhibit. Mr. Wilford C. Clausen, of Speaker to declare a recess for the pur- Hanover, established the grouping. pose of observing and commemorating I urge all my colleagues to take the Flag Day in such manner as the opportunity to visit this interesting ex- Speaker may deem appropriate. hibit which is part of our effort to The SPEAKER. Is there objection to honor our flag. the request of the gentleman from Oklahoma? There was no objection. Flag Day on Saturday; Mid- The SPEAKER. The Chair may state week Observance for the information of the Members of the House that after consultation with § 8.3 Where Flag Day fell on a the distinguished minority leader the Saturday, the House des- Chair has informally designated the following Members to constitute a com- ignated the preceding Thurs- mittee to make the necessary arrange- day as the date for its ob- ments for appropriate ceremonies in servance. accordance with the unanimous-consent agreement just adopted: The gen- ( ) On May 28, 1969, 1 the Speak- tleman from Texas, Mr. BROOKS; the er (2) was authorized to declare a gentleman from Alabama, Mr. NICH- recess, subject to the call of the OLS; the gentleman from Indiana, Mr. ROUDEBUSH; and the gentleman from Chair, for the purpose of com- Missouri, Mr. HALL.

1. 115 CONG. REC. 14161, 91st Cong. Flag Day Ceremonies 1st Sess. See § 8.4, infra, for the ceremonies. § 8.4 The House stood in recess 2. John W. McCormack (MA). to commemorate Flag Day.

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On June 12, 1969,(1) the House [Applause, the Members rising.] conducted ceremonies to honor the The Marine Band played The Stars flag. Following the ceremonies on and Stripes Forever. the floor of the House, the Speak- The Flag was carried into the Cham- ber by Colorbearer and a guard from er expressed thanks, on behalf of each of the branches of the Armed all Members of the House, to the Forces[.]... ad hoc committee which made the The Color Guard saluted the Speak- arrangements for the celebration. er, faced about, and saluted the House. The Majority Leader obtained per- The Flag was posted and the Mem- mission for the printing in the bers were seated. Record of ceremonies held during Mr. [Jack] BROOKS of Texas, accompanied by the Honorable W. Pat the recess and for all Members to Jennings, Clerk of the House of Rep- revise and extend remarks on resentatives, took his place at the Flag Day. Speaker’s rostrum. The SPEAKER.(2) The Chair recog- FLAG DAY nizes the distinguished gentleman During the recess the following pro- from Texas, Mr. BROOKS. ceedings took place in honor of the Mr. BROOKS. Mr. Speaker, the dis- United States Flag, the Speaker of the tinguished gentleman from Missouri, House of Representatives presiding: Mr. HALL, will now lead the Members and our guests in the Pledge of Alle- FLAG DAY OF U.S. HOUSE OF giance to the Flag. REPRESENTATIVES, JUNE 12, 1969 The Honorable DURWARD HALL led The United States Marine Band, di- the Members and guests in the Pledge rected by First Lieutenant Jack T. of Allegiance to the Flag. Kline, and the United States Air Force Mr. BROOKS. Mr. Speaker, at this ‘‘Singing Sergeants,’’ entered the door time I would like to express my appre- to the left of the Speaker and took the ciation to the other members of your positions assigned to them. Flag Day Committee, the Honorable The honored guests, officers, and BILL NICHOLS of Alabama, the Honor- men of the First Cavalry Division (Air- able DURWARD HALL of Missouri, and mobile), entered the door to the right the Honorable RICHARD ROUDEBUSH of of the Speaker and took the positions Indiana, for their hard work and dedi- assigned to them. cated efforts.... The Air Force ‘‘Singing Sergeants,’’ Mr. BROOKS. Mr. Speaker, Flag directed by Capt. Robert B. Kuzminski, Day, 1969, is a day for all Americans presented Prayer for our Country. to reaffirm their commitment to the The Doorkeeper (Honorable William principles of democracy, liberty, and M. Miller) announced The Flag of the human dignity.... United States. May our Flag continue to strike a re- sponsive chord in the hearts of free 1. 115 CONG. REC. 15745–51, 91st Cong. 1st Sess. 2. John W. McCormack (MA).

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men everywhere and offer hope, oppor- PERMISSION TO PRINT PRO- tunity and promise to those who strive CEEDINGS HAD DURING THE RECESS for the highest goals. [Applause.] Mr. ALBERT. Mr. Speaker, I ask Mr. BROOKS. The Members and unanimous consent that the proceedings had during the recess be guests will please rise to join with the printed in the RECORD. ‘‘Singing Sergeants,’’ accompanied by The SPEAKER. Is there objection to the Marine Band, in singing the Na- the request of the gentleman from tional Anthem. Will everyone please re- Oklahoma? main standing while the Color are re- There was no objection. tired from the Chamber? The Members rose and sang The Na- tional Anthem, accompanied by the § 9. —Presidential Marine Band and the Air Force ‘‘Sing- ing Sergeants.’’ The following represent a sam- The Colors were retired from the pling of commemorative occasions Chamber, the Marine Band playing for an anniversary of a Presi- The National Emblem March. dential birth,(1) death,(2) inaugura- The Air Force ‘‘Singing Sergeants’’ tion,(3) or memorial dedication.(4) retired from the Chamber, the Marine Band playing the Armed Forces Med- f ley. § 9.1 By unanimous consent, The Marine Band retired from the the Speaker was authorized Chamber.... At 12 o’clock and 32 minutes p.m., to declare recesses for the the proceedings in honor of the United purpose of a joint meeting to States Flag were concluded. commemorate the 100th anniversary of President Eisen- f hower’s birth. AFTER RECESS On Mar. 22, 1990,(1) the fol- The recess having expired, the lowing proceedings occurred in the House was called to order by the House: Speaker at 12 o’clock and 33 minutes 1. See §§ 9.1, 9.3, 9.4, 9.8, infra. p.m. 2. See § 9.2, infra. For observances re- The SPEAKER. The Chair, on behalf lated to the death of Presidents in of the House, desires to express our office, see also 5 Hinds’ Precedents thanks to the chairman and the mem- §§ 7176–7180, 8 Cannon’s Precedents bers of the committee for arranging, § 3575. See also Ch. 38, infra. preparing and conducting the splendid 3. See §§ 9.5–9.7, infra. exercises today, and also to express the 4. See § 9.9, infra. thanks of the House to all who partici- 1. 136 CONG. REC. 5019, 101st Cong. 2d pated in the exercises.... Sess.

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PERMISSION FOR THE SPEAKER 100th anniversary of the birth of TO DECLARE RECESSES AT Dwight David Eisenhower, the Speak- ANY TIME ON TUESDAY, er of the House of Representatives pre- MARCH 27, 1990 siding. Mr. [Richard A.] GEPHARDT [of The Doorkeeper, the Honorable Missouri]. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- James T. Molloy, announced the Mem- mous consent that it may be in order bers of the U.S. Senate, preceded by for the Speaker to declare recesses at the President pro tempore (Mr. [David] any time on Tuesday, March 27, 1990, for the purpose of a joint meeting to PRYOR [of Arkansas]), who entered commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Hall of the House of Representa- the birth of Dwight D. Eisenhower. tives, taking the seats reserved for The SPEAKER pro tempore.(2) Is them. there objection to the request of the The SPEAKER. In accordance with gentleman from Missouri? the provisions of Senate Joint Resolu- There was no objection. tion 237, the joint meeting to com- On Mar. 27, 1990,(3) during the memorate the 100th anniversary of the recess, the following proceedings birth of Dwight D. Eisenhower will took place during the joint meet- come to order.... ing to commemorate the anniver- The Chaplain of the U.S. House of sary of 100th anniversary of Representatives, Rev. James David President Eisenhower’s birth: Ford, D.D., delivered the . . . invocation[.]... RECESS The SPEAKER. The Chair recog- The SPEAKER.(4) Pursuant to the nizes the Honorable BOB DOLE of Kan- order of the House of Thursday, March sas, Republican leader of the Senate 22, 1990, the House will stand in re- and Chairman of the Dwight David Ei- cess subject to the call of the Chair. senhower Centennial Commission. The House is now in recess. Senator DOLE. Good morning. On Accordingly (at 9 o’clock and 1 behalf of the National Eisenhower minute a.m.), the House stood in recess Centennial Commission, it is my privi- subject to the call of the Chair. lege to welcome you to ceremonies hon-

f oring a great American hero—who just happens to be the favorite son of Kan- JOINT MEETING OF THE 101ST sans everywhere. Throughout this cen- CONGRESS IN COMMEMORA- tennial year, Dwight Eisenhower is TION OF THE 100TH ANNIVER- being recalled as a historical giant— SARY OF THE BIRTH OF the architect of Operations Overlord DWIGHT DAVID EISENHOWER and the statesman behind Atoms for During the recess the following pro- Peace. But for the millions the world ceedings took place in honor of the over who ‘‘still like Ike,’’ he remains a reassuring symbol of the extraordinary 2. Ted Weiss (NY). qualities that lie within seemingly or- 3. 136 CONG. REC. 5435–42, 101st dinary people.... Cong. 2d Sess. The SPEAKER. We are honored to 4. Thomas S. Foley (WA). have today members of the Eisenhower

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family, the general’s son, John Eisen- District of Kansas, the Honorable PAT hower, his grandson, David Eisen- ROBERTS, in whose district is Abilene, hower, and his granddaughters, Bar- the childhood home of the late Presi- bara Ann Eisenhower, Susan Eisen- dent Eisenhower and site of the hower, and Mary Jane Atwater, to- Dwight David Eisenhower Cen- gether with numerous great-grand- ter.... children. The SPEAKER. The benediction will be given by the Reverend Edward L.R. Will they please rise and be acknowl- Elson, former Chaplain of the U.S. edged? Senate. [Applause.] The former Chaplain of the Senate, We are also honored to have with us the Reverend Edward L.R. Elson, of- today many members of the Eisen- fered the . . . benediction[.]... hower administration and associates of The SPEAKER. Members and guests the late President. Will they kindly will remain standing for the retirement rise and be recognized.... of colors. The Chair now recognizes Walter The colors were retired from the Cronkite, distinguished television jour- Chamber. nalist, who conducted numerous inter- The SPEAKER. Members and views with the late President Eisen- guests, please remain standing and hower.... join in singing ‘‘God Bless America.’’ The U.S. Army Band and the U.S. The SPEAKER. Among those who Military Academy Glee Club rendered served in the Eisenhower administra- ‘‘God Bless America.’’ tion who are present today, the Chair The SPEAKER. At this time the would like to recognize the presence of Members of the Senate will retire. the former Chief Justice of the United The Members of the Senate retired States, Warren Burger, the former At- from the Chamber. torney General of the United States, The SPEAKER. The purposes for the Herbert Brownell, and the former Sec- joint meeting having been fulfilled, the retary of State, Secretary Rogers. joint meeting is dissolved, and the [Applause.] House will remain in recess until 1 The Chair recognizes Mr. Winston S. p.m. Churchill, Member of Parliament, and The honored guests retired from the grandson of the late Sir Winston Chamber. Churchill, former Prime Minister of At 11 o’clock and 43 minutes a.m., Great Britain.... the proceedings in commemoration of the centennial of President Dwight D. The SPEAKER. The Chair recog- Eisenhower were concluded. nizes the gentleman from the 19th Dis- trict of Pennsylvania, the Honorable John F. Kennedy WILLIAM F. GOODLING, whose district is the site of the Eisenhower farm, and late President’s retirement home, and § 9.2 Consideration under sus- now a historic landmark.... pension of the rules of a con- The SPEAKER. The Chair recog- current resolution author- nizes the gentleman from the First izing a civic group to use the 186

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Capitol Rotunda to honor Harry S Truman President Kennedy as the founder of the Peace Corps § 9.3 The Speaker pro tempore, on the 25th anniversary of on behalf of the Speaker, an- his death. nounced the designation of a day certain for a joint meet- ( ) On Oct. 3, 1988, 1 the following ing to commemorate the proceedings took place: 100th anniversary of the Ms. [Mary Rose] OAKAR [of Ohio]. birth of Harry S Truman pur- Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the suant to a concurrent resolu- rules and concur in the Senate concur- tion authorizing the Speaker rent resolution (S. Con. Res. 137) to to make such a designation. provide the use of the rotunda of the On Apr. 26, 1984,(1) the fol- Capitol in honor of John F. Kennedy. lowing proceedings occurred in the The Clerk read as follows: House:

S. CON. RES. 137 AUTHORIZING THE SPEAKER TO DECLARE A RECESS ON TUES- Resolved by the Senate (the House DAY, MAY 8, 1984, FOR JOINT of Representatives concurring), That MEETING TO COMMEMORATE permission is conferred on the Na- 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE tional Council of Returned Peace BIRTH OF HARRY S. TRUMAN Corps Volunteers to use the Rotunda of the Capitol, from 12:00 noon, No- Mr. [THOMAS S.] FOLEY [of Wash- vember 21, 1988, until 12:00 noon, ington]. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous November 22, 1988, for a vigil of consent that it may be in order for the readings from personal Peace Corps Speaker to declare a recess subject to Journals by Returned Peace Corps the call of the Chair on Tuesday, May Volunteers in honor of John F. Ken- 8, 1984, for the purpose of a joint nedy, the founder of the Peace meeting to commemorate the 100th an- Corps, on the 25th anniversary of his death. niversary of the birth of Harry S. Tru- man. The SPEAKER pro tempore.(2) Pur- The SPEAKER pro tempore.(2) Is suant to the rule, a second is not re- there objection to the request of the quired on this motion. gentleman from Washington? There was no objection. (3) 1. 134 CONG. REC. 27839, 27840, 100th On May 8, 1984, the following Cong. 2d Sess. See also 129 CONG. proceedings then occurred: REC. 32198, 98th Cong. 1st Sess., Nov. 10, 1983 (H. Con. Res. 214, au- 1. 130 CONG. REC. 10205, 98th Cong. thorizing use of the Rotunda to com- 2d Sess. memorate the 20th anniversary of 2. George E. Brown, Jr. (CA). the death of President Kennedy). 3. 130 CONG. REC. 11327–33, 98th 2. Charles E. Bennett (FL). Cong. 2d Sess.

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THE JOURNAL their four sons, Clifton, William, Har- rison, and Thomas entered the door to The SPEAKER.(4) The Chair has ex- the right of the Speaker, and took the amined the Journal of the last day’s positions assigned to them. proceedings and announces to the House his approval thereof. The Doorkeeper, the Honorable James T. Malloy, announced the Presi- Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the dent pro tempore (Mr. THURMOND) and Journal stands approved. the Members of the U.S. Senate, who f entered the Hall of the House of Rep- resentatives, the President pro tem- RECESS pore taking the chair at the right of the Speaker, and the Members of the The SPEAKER. Pursuant to the Senate the seats reserved for them. order of the House of April 26, 1984, The Doorkeeper announced the Cabi- the Chair declares the House in recess net of the President of the United until 10:05 a.m. States. Accordingly (at 9 o’clock and 2 min- The members of the Cabinet of the utes a.m.), the House stood in recess United States entered the Hall of the until 10:05 a.m. House of Representatives and took the

f seats reserved for them in front of the Speaker’s rostrum. b 1000 The SPEAKER. In accordance with House Concurrent Resolution 126, the JOINT MEETING OF THE HOUSE joint meeting to commemorate the AND SENATE HELD PURSUANT 100th anniversary of the birth of TO THE PROVISIONS OF Harry S. Truman will come to order. HOUSE CONCURRENT RESO- LUTION 126 IN COMMEMORA- The Doorkeeper will announce the TION OF THE 100TH ANNIVER- colors. SARY OF THE BIRTH OF The Doorkeeper announced the col- HARRY S. TRUMAN ors of the United States. During the recess the following pro- The SPEAKER. The Members will ceedings took place in honor of the rise. 100th anniversary of the birth of The Members rose, and the colors Harry S. Truman, the Speaker of the were carried to the Chamber by the House presiding. Joint Armed Forces Color Guard. The U.S. Army Band and Chorus The National Anthem was presented (Pershing’s Own), under the direction by the U.S. Army Band and Chorus. of Col. Eugene W. Allen, leader and The Color Guard saluted the Speak- commander, entered the door to the er, faced about, and saluted the House. left of the Speaker, took the positions The SPEAKER. The invocation will assigned to them, and presented a be given by the Reverend James David prelude concert. Ford, Chaplain of the House of Rep- The honored guests, Margaret Tru- resentatives. man Daniel, E. Clifton Daniel, and The Chaplain, Rev. James David Ford, D.D., offered the . . . 4. Thomas P. O’Neill, Jr. (MA). invocation[.]...

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The SPEAKER. The Chair recog- military service with a medley of nizes the gentleman from the Fourth World War I songs, the ‘‘Over There District of Missouri, the Honorable IKE Fantasie.’’ SKELTON, chairman of the Joint Com- (The ‘‘Over There Fantasie’’ was pre- mittee on Arrangements.... sented by the U.S. Army Band and The SPEAKER. We are honored to Chorus.) have with us today the Truman family: The SPEAKER. The Chair recog- In addition to Margaret Truman Dan- nizes the gentleman from the Fifth iel, E. Clifton Daniel, and their four District of Missouri, the Honorable sons, Clifton, William, Harrison, and ALAN WHEAT, who currently represents Thomas. the hometown of the late President Will they kindly rise and be ac- Truman.... knowledged? b 1120 [Applause.] The SPEAKER. The Chair recog- b 1020 nizes the daughter of the late Presi- The SPEAKER. We are also honored dent Truman, Margaret Truman Dan- to have with us today many associates iel. and Cabinet members of the late Presi- [Applause.] . . . dent; the Honorable John Snyder, Sec- The SPEAKER. The Chair recog- retary of the Treasury; Mrs. Oscar nizes the Honorable MARK HATFIELD, a Chapman, widow of the Secretary of Senator from Oregon, vice chairman of the Interior, the Honorable Charles the Joint Committee on Arrangements. Brannan, Secretary of Agriculture; [Applause.] . . . Gov. Averell Harriman, Secretary of The U.S. Army Chorus reentered the Commerce and Ambassador to Russia Chamber, and the colors were brought and Great Britain; the Honorable to the well of the House. Elmer Staats, Deputy Director of the The SPEAKER. The benediction will Budget and Comptroller General. be given by Rev. Richard C. Halverson, We also have many members of the Chaplain of the Senate. late President’s personal staff: The The Chaplain of the Senate, the Rev- Honorable David Stow; Gen. Donald erend Richard C. Halverson, D.D., Dawson, the Honorable George Elsey; LL.D., offered the . . . the Honorable Roger Tubby; and the benediction[.]... Honorable Philip Nash. The U.S. Army Chorus, accompanied Will all of them please rise. [Ap- by the Members and guests, rendered plause.] ‘‘God Bless America,’’ and the colors America had called upon Harry Tru- were retired by the Joint Armed Forces man’s leadership as early as 1918 Color Guard. when he commanded Battery D of the The SPEAKER. On behalf of the 129th Field Artillery in France during Congress, the Chair would like to par- the First World War. ticularly thank, and the Congress ap- The U.S. Army Band and Chorus preciates, the chairman, IKE SKELTON, will pay tribute to Captain Truman’s for the beautiful job that he has done,

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and the Chair thanks all who have ject to the call of the Chair. The participated. following proceedings occurred: The Chair declares the joint meeting dissolved. RECESS The House will continue in recess The SPEAKER. Pursuant to the until the hour of 1 o’clock. order of the House of January 25, The honored guests, the Members of 1982, the Chair declares the House in the U.S. Senate, and the members of recess subject to the call of the Chair. the President’s Cabinet retired from Accordingly (at 10 o’clock and 2 min- the Chamber. utes a.m.), the House stood in recess At 11 o’clock and 40 minutes a.m., subject to the call of the Chair. the proceedings in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the birth of f Harry S. Truman were concluded. JOINT MEETING OF THE 97TH CONGRESS IN COMMEMORA- Centennial of Birth of Frank- TION OF THE 100TH ANNIVER- lin Delano Roosevelt SARY OF THE BIRTH OF FRANKLIN DELANO ROO- § 9.4 A joint meeting com- SEVELT memorated the 100th anni- During the recess the following pro- versary of the birth of Frank- ceedings took place in honor of the 100th anniversary of the birth of lin Delano Roosevelt. Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the Speak- On Jan. 25, 1982,(1) Speaker er of the House of Representatives pre- Thomas P. O’Neill, Jr., of Massa- siding. chusetts, announced that pursu- The U.S. Army Band (Pershing’s ant to the authority granted him Own), under the direction of Col. Eu- gene W. Allen, leader and commander, in House Concurrent Resolution entered the door to the left of the 220, he would designate the date Speaker, took the positions assigned to of Jan. 28, 1982, as the day for them, and presented a prelude concert. the joint meeting to commemorate The honored guests, the Honorable the 100th anniversary of the birth James Roosevelt, Mr. Elliott Roosevelt, Mrs. John Roosevelt, and grand- of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. children and great-grandchildren of the ( ) On Jan. 28, 1982, 2 the Speaker late President Franklin Delano Roo- declared the House in recess sub- sevelt, entered the door to the right of the Speaker and took the positions as- 1. 128 CONG. REC. 62, 97th Cong. 2d signed to them. Sess. The Doorkeeper, Hon. James P. 2. 128 CONG. REC. at pp. 273–278, 97th Molloy, announced the Vice President Cong. 2d Sess. See also 92 CONG. REC. 8056–58, 79th Cong. 2d Sess., session to hold memorial services in July 1, 1946 (proceedings of joint honor of former President Roosevelt).

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and Members of the U.S. Senate, who the 100th anniversary of the birth of entered the Hall of the House of Rep- Franklin Delano Roosevelt were con- resentatives, the Vice President taking cluded.... the chair at the right of the Speaker, f and the Members of the Senate the seats reserved for them. PRINTING OF PROCEEDINGS The Doorkeeper announced the am- HAD DURING RECESS bassadors, ministers, and chargés d’af- Mr. [Richard] BOLLING [of Mis- faires of foreign governments. souri]. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous The ambassadors, ministers, and consent that the proceedings had dur- chargés d’affaires of foreign governing the recess be printed in the ments entered the Hall of the House of RECORD. Representatives and took the seats re- The SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE.(3) served for them. Is there objection to the request from The Doorkeeper announced the Cabi- the gentleman from Missouri? net of the President of the United There was no objection. States. The members of the Cabinet of the Anniversary of Theodore Roo- President of the United States entered sevelt’s Inauguration the Hall of the House of Representa- tives and took the seats reserved for § 9.5 Form of unanimous-con- them in front of the Speaker’s rostrum. sent request providing a one- The SPEAKER. In accordance with hour period as the first order House Concurrent Resolution 220, the of business for the purpose joint meeting to commemorate the of paying tributes to the 100th anniversary of the birth of Franklin Delano Roosevelt will come to memory of Theodore Roo- order.... sevelt on the 53d anniversary The SPEAKER. In closing, please re- of his inauguration as Presi- main standing and join the Mid- dent. shipmen Glee Club in singing ‘‘God (1) Bless America.’’ On Feb. 26, 1958, a unani- The U.S. Naval Academy Mid- mous-consent request was offered shipmen Glee Club, accompanied by for time to be set aside on Mar. 4, (2) the Members and guests, rendered 1958, or a tribute to the memory ‘‘God Bless America.’’ of the late Theodore Roosevelt on The SPEAKER. The Chair declares the 53d anniversary of his inau- the joint meeting dissolved. guration. The honored guests, the members of Mr. [Leo W.] O’BRIEN of New York. the President’s Cabinet, and the am- Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent bassadors, ministers, and chargés d’affaires of foreign governments retired 3. John P. Murtha (PA). from the Chamber. 1. 104 CONG. REC. 2926, 85th Cong. 2d At 12 o’clock and 28 minutes p.m., Sess. the proceedings in commemoration of 2. Id. at pp. 3388–92.

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that on Tuesday, March 4, immediately The SPEAKER.(2) Is there objection after the reading of the Journal, 1 hour to the request of the gentleman from be reserved for tributes to the memory Illinois? of the late Theodore Roosevelt, whose There was no objection. 53d inauguration anniversary will be Mr. PRICE. Mr. Speaker, as the ma- observed on that date. jority leader stated, at noon ceremonies The SPEAKER.(3) Is there objection will begin in commemoration of the to the request of the gentleman from 100th anniversary of the 2d inaugura- New York? tion of Abraham Lincoln. I hope all There was no objection. Members will have the opportunity to attend that ceremony at the east front of the Capitol. I urge the Members to Lincoln Inaugural encourage their office force to attend this ceremony. Not only are the Mem- § 9.6 A ceremony commemo- bers of Congress invited to attend the rating the 100th anniversary ceremony, but the public as well.

of Lincoln’s second inaugura- f tion was held on the East Front of the Capitol. PROCEEDINGS IN CONNECTION ( ) WITH THE 100TH ANNIVER- On Mar. 4, 1965, 1 Mr. Melvin SARY OF THE 2D INAUGURA- Price, of Illinois, made the fol- TION OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN lowing announcement regarding Mr. PRICE. Mr. Speaker, I ask the noontime ceremonies to com- unanimous consent that the pro- memorate the centennial of the ceedings in connection with the com- second inauguration of President memoration of the 100th anniversary of the 2d inauguration of Abraham Lincoln: Lincoln be printed in full in the body of the RECORD. COMMEMORATION OF THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE The SPEAKER. Is there objection to 2D INAUGURATION OF ABRA- the request of the gentleman from Illi- HAM LINCOLN nois? Mr. [Leslie C.] ARENDS [of Illinois]. Mr. PRICE. I ask unanimous con- Mr. Speaker, reserving the right to ob- sent to address the House for 1 ject, will the membership of the House minute. attend the ceremonies or are we going as individuals? 3. Sam Rayburn (TX). The SPEAKER. The Chair would say 1. 111 CONG. REC. 4206, 4240–45, 89th that the Members will attend individ- Cong. 1st Sess. See also 105 CONG. ually. REC. 1209, 1210, 86th Cong. 1st Mr. ARENDS. I thank the Speaker. Sess., Jan. 27, 1959 (H. Con. Res. 57, The SPEAKER. Is there objection to providing for arrangements to be the request of the gentleman from Illi- made for a joint meeting celebrating nois? the 150th birthday of Abraham Lin- coln). 2. John W. McCormack (MA).

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There was no objection.... ham Lincoln, 100 years ago, with the invocation by the Reverend Bernard f Braskamp, Chaplain of the House of Representatives. ANNOUNCEMENT INVOCATION BY DR. BERNARD The SPEAKER. As the Members of BRASKAMP, CHAPLAIN OF THE the House know, shortly the ceremony HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the 2d inauguration of Abra- Psalm 112: 6: The righteous shall be ham Lincoln will take place on the east in everlasting remembrance.... front steps of the Capitol. As the Mr. PRICE. Ladies and gentlemen, ( ) House is about to adjourn, Members the commemoration is ended. 3 may attend the exercises individually and of course, all Members are invited § 9.7 A joint resolution which to attend.... provided for a ceremony to commemorate the 100th an- f niversary of Lincoln’s second ADJOURNMENT inaugural. ( ) Mr. [Gillis W.] LONG of Louisiana. On June 23, 1964, 1 Mr. Ray J. Mr. Speaker, I move that the House do Madden, of Indiana, offered, by now adjourn. unanimous consent, a joint resolu- The motion was agreed to; accord- tion regarding the 100th anniver- ingly (at 11 o’clock and 33 minutes sary of Lincoln’s second inaugural. a.m.), the House adjourned until tomorrow, Friday, March 5, 1965, at 12 Mr. MADDEN. Mr. Speaker, by di- o’clock noon. rection of the Committee on Rules, I ask unanimous consent for the imme- f diate consideration of House Joint Res- olution 925, which would create a joint COMMEMORATION CEREMONY committee to commemorate the 100th OF THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE 2D INAUGURATION OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN, 1865–1965, 3. The ceremony included a reenact- MARCH 4, 1965, ON THE EAST ment of Abraham Lincoln’s inau- FRONT OF THE CAPITOL, CITY guration by actors. OF WASHINGTON, HON. MEL- For instances in which the Gettys- VIN PRICE, CHAIRMAN burg Address was read by Members Mr. PRICE. Ladies and gentlemen, of Congress on the anniversary of that was, as always, an excellent and the original address, see 91 CONG. an appropriate performance by the REC. 10808, 79th Cong. 1st Sess., U.S. Marine Band, under the Nov. 19, 1945, and 87 CONG. REC. conductorship of Lt. Col. Albert F. 9007, 77th Cong. 1st Sess., Nov. 19, Schoepper. We will now open this part 1941. of the program commemorating the 1. 110 CONG. REC. 14699, 14700, 88th second inauguration of President Abra- Cong. 2d Sess.

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anniversary of the second inaugural of tional Civil War Centennial Commis- Abraham Lincoln. sion, the Civil War Centennial Com- The Clerk read the House joint reso- mission of the District of Columbia, lution, as follows: and the Lincoln Group of the District of Columbia. Whereas March 4, 1965, will be Immediately upon passage of this the one hundredth anniversary of resolution, the President of the Sen- the second inauguration of Abraham ate shall appoint four Members of Lincoln as President of the United the Senate and the Speaker of the States; and House shall appoint four Members of Whereas President Lincoln in his the House of Representatives jointly inaugural address looked to the end to constitute a committee on ar- of a great fratricidal struggle and rangements. spoke, ‘‘with malice toward none and Immediately upon passage of this charity for all,’’ of ‘‘a just and lasting resolution and after the Members of peace among ourselves and with all the Senate and House have been ap- nations’’; and pointed, the Speaker shall direct the Whereas, in the administration he committee on arrangements to meet had completed, Abraham Lincoln and select a chairman from one of had preserved the Union of the their own group and such other offi- States, protected the Constitution of cers as will be appropriate and need- the United States, and demonstrated ed who will immediately proceed to to all men everywhere the success of plan in cooperation with the Na- the American experiment in popular tional Civil War Centennial Commis- government; and sion, the Civil War Centennial Com- Whereas the previous actions of mission of the District of Columbia, the Congress in observing the one and the Lincoln Group of the District hundred and fiftieth anniversary of of Columbia, an appropriate cere- the birth of this unique American mony, issue invitations to the Presi- and the one hundredth anniversary dent of the United States, the Vice of his first inauguration as President President of the United States, Sec- had a vast and dramatic impact retaries of departments, heads of upon the people of this Nation and independent agencies, offices, and throughout the world; and commissions, the Chief Justice and Whereas these observances ad- Associate Justices of the Supreme vanced the appreciation and under- Court, the diplomatic corps, assist- standing of the history and heritage ant heads of departments, Commis- of this Nation; and sioners of the District of Columbia, Whereas today a part of the aspi- members of the Lincoln Group of the rations which Abraham Lincoln held District of Columbia, centennial com- for the people of the United States missions from the various States, has been achieved: Now, therefore, Civil War roundtables, State and be it local historical and patriotic soci- Resolved by the Senate and House eties, and such other students and of Representatives of the United scholars in the field of history as States of America in Congress assem- may have a special interest in the bled, That on Wednesday, March 4 occasion, organize a reenactment of next, the one hundredth anniversary Mr. Lincoln’s first inauguration on of Abraham Lincoln’s second inau- the eastern portico of the Capitol, se- guration shall be commemorated by lect a speaker and other partici- such observance as may be deter- pants, prepare and publish a pro- mined by the committee on arrange- gram and submit a report not later ments in cooperation with the Na- than June 1, 1965.

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The SPEAKER.(2) Is there objection Page 2, line 10, strike out ‘‘Imme- to the request of the gentleman from diately upon’’ and insert in lieu Indiana [Mr. MADDEN]? thereof ‘‘Upon’’. Page 2, line 15, strike out ‘‘Imme- Mr. MADDEN. Mr. Speaker, this diately upon’’ and insert in lieu House joint resolution creates a joint thereof ‘‘Upon’’. committee to commemorate the 100th Page 3, strike out line 2 and insert anniversary of the second inaugural of in lieu thereof the following: ‘‘the Abraham Lincoln. March 4, 1965, will committee on arrangements shall’’. be the 100th anniversary of the second The amendment was agreed to.... inauguration of the martyred Presi- Mr. MADDEN. Mr. Speaker, I move dent. In 1960 a resolution commemo- the previous question. rating the first anniversary was en- The previous question was ordered. acted and the ceremony on March 4, The joint resolution was ordered to 1961, extended to millions of people be engrossed and read a third time, throughout the United States a re- and was read the third time, and minder of historical facts concerning passed. the great contribution Abraham Lin- A motion to reconsider was laid on ( ) coln made to the Nation and the world. the table. 3 This resolution will set up another commemoration of his accomplish- Anniversary of Jefferson’s ments which will expand the apprecia- Birth tion and understanding of the history and heritage of the Nation during the § 9.8 Thomas Jefferson’s first period this great man was our leader. inaugural address was read There will be a special joint com- to the House by a Member mittee made up of four Members from designated by the Speaker the Senate and four Members from the pursuant to a special order. House, and they in turn will select a ( ) chairman of the special committee to On Apr. 14, 1948, 1 Mr. Carl supervise this historical occasion. Albert, of Oklahoma, was recog- This celebration and ceremony will nized to read Jefferson’s first in- take place on the East Portico of the augural address: Capitol on March 4, of next year. The SPEAKER.(2) Pursuant to the Mr. Speaker, there are two technical order of the House of Monday, April and grammatical amendments to be 12, 1948, the Chair appoints the gen- considered. I yield to the gentleman tleman from Oklahoma [Mr. ALBERT] from Iowa [Mr. SCHWENGEL] to offer those amendments. 3. Parliamentarian’s Note: The Com- Mr. [Frederick D.] SCHWENGEL [of mittee on Rules reported H.J. Res. Iowa]. Mr. Speaker, I offer an amend- 925 on Mar. 21, 1964 (H. Rept. No. ment. 88–1421). The Clerk read as follows: 1. 94 CONG. REC. 4433, 4434, 80th Cong. 2d Sess. 2. John W. McCormack (MA). 2. Joseph W. Martin, Jr. (MA).

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to read Jefferson’s first inaugural ad- HOUR OF MEETING, TUESDAY, APRIL dress. 13, 1943 The Chair recognizes the gentleman Mr. [John W.] McCORMACK [of from Oklahoma [Mr. ALBERT]. Massachusetts]. Mr. Speaker, I ask Mr. Albert read Jefferson’s first in- unanimous consent that when the augural address[.](3) ... House adjourns on Monday next it adjourn to meet on Tuesday, Apr. 13, On Apr. 14, 1947,(4) Mr. John E. 1943,(2) at 2:30 o’clock p. m. The reason Rankin, of Mississippi, was recog- for making this request is the dedication to take place that day of the nized to read Thomas Jefferson’s Thomas Jefferson Memorial. first inaugural address: The SPEAKER.(3) Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from (5) The SPEAKER. Pursuant to the Massachusetts? order of the House, the Chair recog- There was no objection. nizes the gentleman from Mississippi [Mr. RANKIN] to read Thomas Jeffer- son’s first inaugural address.(6) § 10. Memorial Services § 9.9 Instance where the House agreed to meet at 2:30 p.m. Following the death of a noted (1) (2) instead of the usual noon politician or jurist, the House and the Senate may provide for meeting so that Members memorial services or commemora- could attend dedication exer- tions in the Rotunda or elsewhere cises of the Thomas Jefferson on the Capitol grounds by concur- Memorial. rent resolutions. For a comprehen- On Apr. 10, 1943,(1) the fol- sive discussion of funeral services lowing proceedings occurred on held in the House Chamber, see Ch. 38, infra. The various marks the floor of the House: of respect that the House observes 3. Parliamentarian’s Note: The reading upon the death of Members of the took 18 minutes. House or of officers or officials of 4. 93 CONG. REC. 3347, 3348, 80th the House are also covered in that Cong. 1st Sess. chapter. 5. Joseph W. Martin, Jr. (MA). The House has also observed 6. See 93 CONG. REC. 3072, 80th Cong. moments of silence to commemo- 1st Sess., Apr. 2, 1947, where unani- rate the lives of soldiers, victims mous consent was granted that Jef- cation of Jefferson Memorial were in- ferson’s first inaugural address be corporated in the Congressional read prior to the legislative program Record by unanimous consent. of Apr. 14, 1947, because Jefferson’s 2. See Id. at pp. 3335, 3336. birthday fell on Sunday, Apr. 13. 3. Sam Rayburn (TX). 1. 89 CONG. REC. 3258, 78th Cong. 1st 1. See § 12, infra. Sess. Remarks pertinent to the dedi- 2. See § 11, infra.

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of national tragedies, or notable of Supreme Court justices at the individuals.(3) Supreme Court building.(3) The Congress has memorialized the reader is encouraged to consult lives of fallen Capitol Police offi- Ch. 38, infra, for further informa- cers,(4) victims of the Holocaust(5) tion on the deaths of Supreme and victims of national tragedies Court Justices. (6) with special occasions. f § 11.1 The House, by unanimous consent, considered § 11. —Supreme Court and adopted a concurrent Justices resolution authorizing the Architect of the Capitol to The House has marked its re- transfer the catafalque from spect for deceased justices of the the crypt of the Capitol to Supreme Court by holding memo- the Supreme Court for use in rial services in the Hall of the memorial services for the ( ) House 1 and authorizing, by con- late Honorable William H. current resolution, the use of the Rehnquist, Chief Justice of (2) catafalque for the lying in state the United States. ( ) 3. See § 13, infra. On Sept. 6, 2005, 1 the fol- 4. See § 15, infra. lowing proceedings took place: 5. See § 14, infra. 6. See § 16, infra. 3. See § 11.1, infra. 1. 151 CONG. REC. 19569, 109th Cong. 1. See § 11.2, infra. 1st Sess. 2. The catafalque was originally con- For other instances where the structed in 1865 to support the cas- House authorized use of the cata- ket of Abraham Lincoln while the falque for Supreme Court Justices, President’s body lay in state in the see 145 CONG. REC. 3946, 106th Rotunda. It consists of a simple bier Cong. 1st Sess., Mar. 9, 1999 (H. of rough pine boards nailed together Con. Res. 45, former Associate Jus- and covered with black cloth. For tice of the Supreme Court, Harry A. many years the catafalque was kept Blackmun); 143 CONG. REC. 15857, below the House Crypt in a small 15858, 105th Cong. 1st Sess., July vaulted chamber called Washington’s 25, 1997 (H. Con. Res. 123, former Tomb, which was originally in- Associate Justice of the Supreme tended, but never used, as the burial Court, William J. Brennan); 141 place for the first President. In 2008, CONG. REC. 17322, 104th Cong. 1st the catafalque was put on public dis- Sess., June 27, 1995 (S. Con. Res. play in the Capitol Visitors Center, 18, former Chief Justice of the Su- where it currently remains. preme Court, Warren Burger); and

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Mr. [Tom] DeLAY [of Texas]. Madam § 11.2 Form of a concurrent Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to resolution providing for the take from the Speaker’s table the Sen- ate concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. holding of memorial services 52) providing for the use of the cata- for Justice Oliver Wendell falque situated in the crypt beneath Holmes. the Rotunda of the Capitol in connec- (1) tion with memorial services to be con- On Mar. 7, 1935, Mr. Allen E. ducted in the Supreme Court Building Treadway, of Massachusetts, sent for the late honorable William H. to the desk a concurrent resolu- Rehnquist, Chief Justice of the United tion and asked unanimous consent States, and ask for its immediate con- for its immediate consideration: sideration in the House. The Clerk read the title of the Sen- House Concurrent Resolution 15 ate concurrent resolution. Resolved by the House of Representa- (2) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is tives (the Senate concurring), That for there objection to the request of the the purpose of holding memorial serv- gentleman from Texas? ices in honor of the late Justice Oliver There was no objection. Wendell Holmes, the two Houses of The Clerk read the Senate concur- Congress shall assemble in the Hall of rent resolution, as follows: the House of Representatives at a time to be fixed by the representatives of S. CON. RES. 52 the Senate and House of Representa- Resolved by the Senate (the House tives in charge thereof. of Representatives concurring), That That a joint committee consisting of the Architect of the Capitol is authorized and directed to transfer to five Members of the House of Rep- the custody of the Supreme Court of resentatives and five Members of the the United States the catafalque Senate shall be appointed by the which is situated in the crypt be- Speaker of the House of Representa- neath the Rotunda of the Capitol so tives and the President of the Senate, that such catafalque may be used in respectively, which is empowered to the Supreme Court Building in con- make suitable arrangements for fitting nection with services to be conducted and proper exercises for the joint ses- there for the late honorable William H. Rehnquist, Chief Justice of the sion of Congress herein authorized. United States. That invitations to attend the exercises be extended to the President of The Senate concurrent resolution the United States of America and the was concurred in. members of his Cabinet, the Chief Jus- A motion to reconsider was laid on tice and Associate Justices of the Su- the table. preme Court of the United States, the Diplomatic Corps (through the Sec- 139 CONG. REC. 1146, 103d Cong. 1st retary of State), the General of the Ar- Sess., Jan. 26, 1993 (H. Con. Res. 23, mies, the Chief of Staff of the Army, former Associate Justice of the Su- preme Court, Thurgood Marshall). 1. 79 CONG. REC. 3169, 74th Cong. 1st 2. Judith Biggert (IL). Sess.

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the Chief of Naval Operations, the moment of silence.(4) Announce- Major General Commandant of the ments of deaths in one-minute Marine Corps, and the Commandant of the Coast Guard, and such other per- and special-order speeches, adop- sons as the joint committee on ar- tion of resolutions of sympathy, rangements shall deem proper. and resolutions providing for ad- That the Chief Justice of the Su- journment out of respect for a preme Court of the United States is specified Member, are addressed hereby invited to address the American in Ch. 38, infra. people at the joint session of the Con- gress in commemoration of the life and f services of the late Justice Oliver Wen- dell Holmes. § 12.1 The Speaker took the The SPEAKER.(2) Is there objection floor (by unanimous consent to the present consideration of the pending operation of the pre- House concurrent resolution? There was no objection. vious question on passage of The House concurrent resolution was a bill) to announce the death agreed to. of a Member. On motion by Mr. TREADWAY, a mo- On Mar. 25, 1998,(1) the fol- tion to reconsider the vote by which the House concurrent resolution was lowing proceedings took place: agreed to was laid on the table. The CHAIRMAN pro tempore (Mr. SNOWBARGER).(2) Are there further amendments? § 12. —Current and There being no further amendments, under the rule the Committee rises. Former Members of the Accordingly, the Committee House and the Senate rose[.]... The SPEAKER pro tempore.(3) The House has marked its re- Under the rule, the previous question spect for deceased current and is ordered. former Members of the House and Is a separate vote demanded on any amendment? If not, the Chair will put (1) the Senate in various ways, in- them en gros. cluding by holding memorial serv- The amendments were agreed to. ( ) ices in the Rotunda 2 and Stat- (Mr. GINGRICH asked and was uary Hall(3) and by observing a given permission to speak out of order.) 2. Joseph W. Byrns (TN). 1. See also 5 Hinds’ Precedents 4. See § 12.1, infra. §§ 7107–7138; 8 Cannon’s Precedents 1. 144 CONG. REC. 4668, 105th Cong. §§ 3560–3565. 2d Sess. 2. See § 12.3, infra. 2. Vincent Snowbarger (KS). 3. See § 12.2, infra. 3. Ray LaHood (IL).

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ANNOUNCEMENT OF PASSING OF heroic work over the last year under CONGRESSMAN STEVE SCHIFF the most difficult possible circumstances. Mr. [Newt] GINGRICH [of Georgia]. Mr. Speaker, I have the sad duty to in- I know that my colleagues will want to join in prayers for Mrs. Schiff and form the House that earlier today, for the immediate family. We will re- Steve Schiff, our colleague, died in Al- port more as we learn more. buquerque. All of my colleagues know Mr. [Steny H.] HOYER [of Mary- he fought a very, very long and very land]. Mr. Speaker, will the gentleman courageous struggle against cancer. yield? I had an opportunity to talk just a Mr. GINGRICH. I yield to the gen- few minutes ago with his wife, and the tleman from Maryland. family is bearing up very, very well. Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I know on His staff has been wonderful in a very this side of the aisle, we join all of our difficult situation for over a year, and colleagues on that side of the aisle. All has done really courageous work in of us, in losing a colleague, share the representing Steve and representing sadness and share the concern for our the district. colleague’s family. Mr. Speaker, I would like to ask the Mr. Speaker, another one of our col- House to join me in a moment of silent leagues is grieving this day as well, as prayer for Steve and his family, and many probably know. The family of the then afterwards I will comment fur- gentleman from Maryland (Mr. ther. CARDIN) lost their son, 30 years of age, Amen. last night and buried him this after- Let me just say, that Mrs. Schiff in- noon. So as we pray for our colleague and for the Schiff family, if we could dicated they will decide later on this remember the Cardin family as well, I evening whether the funeral will be on know they would appreciate it. I thank Friday or on Monday. Obviously, the the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. House will suspend for the purposes of GINGRICH) for yielding. the funeral, and we will invite Mem- Mr. GINGRICH. Mr. Speaker, re- bers who care to go, to go and join the claiming my time, I thank the gen- family at that time. tleman from Maryland (Mr. HOYER) for It is a very sad time for all of us, briefing us and I thank the House for and I think that those of us who knew its attention. Steve well knew the integrity, the decency, the love for this country that he ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE brought to the job of Representative, the degree to which he gave all of us The SPEAKER pro tempore. The honor in the way in which he served. Chair would announce that following And I know that all of my colleagues final passage of this bill, a resolution will want to reach out in their own will be offered by the gentleman from way to the Schiff family and to the New Mexico (Mr. SKEEN). people of New Mexico and, in particular, as I said a minute ago, to the § 12.2 Notification to Members very fine staff who has just truly done of a memorial service for a 200

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deceased former Member of On May 31, 1989,(1) the fol- the House to be held in Stat- lowing proceedings took place: uary Hall. Mr. [Thomas S.] FOLEY [of Wash- On Apr. 24, 1991,(1) the fol- ington]. Madam Speaker, I offer a concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 139) lowing proceedings took place: permitting the remains of the Honor- able Claude Pepper, to lie in state in ANNOUNCEMENT OF MEMORIAL the Rotunda of the Capitol in recogni- SERVICES FOR RICHARD BOLLING tion of his distinguished service, and I ask unanimous-consent for its imme- Mr. [Alan] WHEAT [of Missouri]. diate consideration. Mr. Speaker, it is always a sad occa- The SPEAKER pro tempore.(2) The sion when a Member of this body dies, Clerk will report the resolution. and this last Sunday one of the most The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- distinguished Members of this body lows: passed away. Our former colleague, H. CON. RES. 139 Richard Bolling, who served in this House of Representatives from 1948 Resolved by the House of Rep- resentatives (the Senate concurring), until 1982, passed away this past Sun- That in recognition of the long and day. distinguished service rendered to the Mr. Speaker, I want to notify my col- Nation by Claude Pepper, a Rep- leagues that there will be two memo- resentative from the State of Florida and formerly a Senator from that rial services on his behalf. The first State, his remains be permitted to will be held this afternoon at 4 o’clock lie in state in the rotunda of the p.m. in Statuary Hall in the Capitol of Capitol from June 1 until June 2, the United States. The second memo- 1989, and the Architect of the Cap- rial service will be held in his home itol under the direction of the Speak- er of the House of Representatives district this Friday afternoon, 1 o’clock, and the President pro tempore of the at the Unitarian Church in Kansas Senate, shall take all necessary City. Members of Congress, friends, steps for the accomplishment of that family, and, of course, the general pub- purpose. lic are all invited to attend. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gen- § 12.3 By unanimous consent, tleman from Washington? the House considered a concurrent resolution permit- 1. 135 CONG. REC. 10416–18, 10430, ting the remains of a sitting 101st Cong. 1st Sess. See also Ch. 38 Appendix, infra. Member and former Senator Parliamentarian’s Note: Mr. Pep- to lie in state in the Rotunda per was the first sitting House mem- of the Capitol. ber since Thaddeus Stevens in 1868 to lie in state in the Rotunda of the 1. 137 CONG. REC. 9006, 102d Cong. 1st Capitol. Sess. 2. Mary Rose Oakar (OH).

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There was no objection. notable individuals,(1) fallen he- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The roes and soldiers of wars,(2) and gentleman from Washington [Mr. (3) FOLEY] is recognized for 1 hour. victims of national tragedies. In Mr. FOLEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield one instance, the House stood in such time as I may consume.... silent prayer in observance of the Mr. FOLEY. Madam Speaker, I Nazi invasion of France.(4) move the previous question on the concurrent resolution. f The previous question was ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Coretta Scott King question is on the concurrent resolution. § 13.1 The Chair asked Mem- The question was taken; and the Speaker pro tempore announced that bers to observe a moment of the ayes appeared to have it. silence in memory of Coretta Mr. FOLEY. Madam Speaker, on Scott King, wife of civil that I demand the yeas and nays. rights leader Martin Luther The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. (Ms. King, Jr., on occasion of her OAKAR). Pursuant to clause 5, rule I, death. further proceedings of this question (1) will be postponed until approximately On Jan. 31, 2006, the fol- 3 p.m. or at the end of legislative busi- lowing proceedings took place: ness today.... MOMENT OF SILENCE IN MEM- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. ORY OF MRS. CORETTA SCOTT OAKAR). The pending business is the KING question on agreeing to House Concur- rent Resolution 139. The SPEAKER.(2) In memoriam to The Clerk read the title of the con- the death this morning of Mrs. Coretta current resolution. Scott King, I ask all Members to stand The SPEAKER pro tempore. The and observe a moment of silence. question is on the concurrent resolution, House Concurrent Resolution 139, Moment of Silence to Mark on which the yeas and nays are ordered. Iraq War Losses The vote was taken by electronic de- vice, and there were — yeas 397, nays § 13.2 Instance of moment of 0, not voting 36. . . silence to commemorate the So the concurrent resolution was agreed to. 1. See §§ 13.1, 13.3, infra. 2. See §§ 13.2, 13.4, infra. 3. See §§ 13.5–13.7, infra. § 13. —Moments of Silence 4. See § 13.8, infra. 1. 152 CONG. REC. 402, 109th Cong. 2d The House has observed mo- Sess. ments of silence as a way to honor 2. J. Dennis Hastert (IL).

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loss of 2,500 American sol- ANNOUNCING THE PASSING OF diers in the Iraq War. ROSA LOUISE PARKS (1) (Mr. CONYERS asked and was given On June 15, 2006, in the permission to address the House for 1 midst of general debate on House minute.) Resolution 861, the following pro- Mr. [John] CONYERS [Jr., of Michi- ceedings took place: gan]. Mr. Speaker, I am sorry to announce the passing of Rosa Louise Mr. [John P.] MURTHA [of Pennsyl- Parks yesterday evening, and I would vania]. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gen- like to announce that we have already tleman from Missouri. prepared a Special Order immediately Mr. [Ike] SKELTON [of Missouri]. I following the business tomorrow, and thank the gentleman for yielding. we invite all of the Members on both Mr. Speaker, the media just reported sides of the aisle to attend.

the sad news that we have just f reached a sad milestone: 2,500 Ameri- cans have lost their lives in the Iraq MOMENT OF SILENCE IN MEM- war. Mr. Speaker, I respectfully ask at ORY OF ROSA LOUISE PARKS the outset of this very important de- Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, may I bate that the House observe a moment ask for the Speaker to call for a mo- of silence for all those who have given ment of silence in memory of Rosa the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of our Louise Parks. country. The SPEAKER.(2) Would Members ( ) The SPEAKER pro tempore. 2 Is please rise and join me in a moment of there objection to the request of the silence in memory of Mrs. Rosa Louise gentleman from Missouri? Parks. There was no objection. Memorial Day Rosa Parks § 13.4 The Chair asked Mem- § 13.3 A Member asked the bers to observe a moment of Chair to lead the House in a silence in honor of Memorial moment of silence in memory Day and fallen heroes. of the passing of Rosa Parks. On May 20, 2004,(1) the Speaker On Oct. 25, 2005,(1) the Chair made the following request: asked Members to rise for a mo- The SPEAKER pro tempore.(2) The ment of silence: Chair would ask the House to observe

1. 152 CONG. REC. 11412, 109th Cong. 2. J. Dennis Hastert (IL). 2d. Sess. 1. 150 CONG. REC. 10639, 108th Cong. 2. Michael K. Simpson (ID). 2d. Sess. For additional information 1. 151 Cong. Rec. 23629, 109th Cong. on federal holidays, see § 3, supra. 2d Sess. 2. Michael K. Simpson (ID).

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a moment of silence in honor of Memo- Victims of Mining Accident rial Day and our fallen heroes. The House also on that day,(3) § 13.5 A Member took the floor by unanimous consent permitted for one minute by unanimous all Members to insert remarks consent to initiate a moment and extraneous material in the of silence for the fates of Congressional Record on fallen he- nine miners trapped in a roes (the topic of a later special- well for over 48 hours. order speech). On July 26, 2002,(1) the fol- Mr. [James T.] WALSH [of New lowing proceedings took place: York]. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous MOMENT OF SILENCE FOR MINERS consent that all Members may have 5 TRAPPED IN SOMERSET, PENNSYL- legislative days in which to revise and VANIA extend their remarks and insert extraneous material on a special order Mr. [Christopher] SHAYS [of Con- speech on the topic of fallen heroes and necticut]. Mr. Chairman, in consulta- that all such remarks be printed in the tion with the gentleman from Pennsyl- Congressional Record of May 20, 2004. vania (Mr. MURTHA) and the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there GEKAS), I ask for a moment of silence objection to the request of the gen- for the 9 miners in Somerset, Pennsyl- tleman from New York? vania, trapped 240 feet underground. Mr. [Charles B.] RANGEL [of New They have been trapped there for over York]. Mr. Speaker, reserving the right 48 hours under very extreme condi- to object and I will not object, I just tions. want to take this opportunity to thank Mr. Chairman, this is in the district my friend and colleague from New of the gentleman from Pennsylvania York for affording this House the op- (Mr. MURTHA), and he and others in portunity to express ourselves on this this Chamber request the prayers of Memorial Day in honor of these fallen the Members of this Chamber for those heroes. I appreciate working with him miners, for their families, and for the and I thank him very much for this op- heroic work of our rescue workers. portunity. I ask for a moment of silence. ( ) Mr. Speaker, I withdraw my reserva- The CHAIRMAN pro tempore. 2 tion of objection. Would all Members please stand. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gen- Victims of Anthrax Attacks on tleman from New York? Postal Service There was no objection.(4) § 13.6 A Member took the floor 3. 150 CONG. REC. 10639, 108th Cong. for one minute by unanimous 2d. Sess. 4. In recent practice, the House has ob- 1. 148 CONG. REC. 14945, 107th Cong. served monthly moments of silence 2d Sess. for fallen heroes. 2. John Linder (GA).

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consent to initiate a moment quested the House to join in of silence in memory of the a silent prayer for 168 sec- loss of Postal Service em- onds in honor and memory of ployees’ lives to anthrax ex- the 168 Americans who died posure resulting from ‘‘ter- when a bomb exploded in a rorist’’ mailings. Federal building in Okla- On Oct. 23, 2001,(1) the fol- homa City. lowing proceedings took place: On Apr. 19, 1996,(1) the following proceedings took place: MOMENT OF SILENCE TO HONOR POSTAL SERVICE EM- MOMENT OF SILENCE IN TRIB- PLOYEES UTE TO OKLAHOMA CITY (Mr. WAMP asked and was given BOMBING VICTIMS permission to address the House for 1 The SPEAKER.(2) The Chair asks minute and to revise and extend his the House to join in a silent prayer for remarks.) 168 seconds in honor and memory of Mr. [Zach] WAMP [of Tennessee]. the 168 Americans who died 1 year ago Mr. Speaker, I think it would be appro- in Oklahoma City. priate tonight with this many Mem- bers present and with our new Mem- Nazi Occupied France bers present and on the job, if we as a body, in a unified way, stood together § 13.8 The House stood for one for a moment of silence in memory of minute in silent prayer in ob- the Postal Service employees that have lost their lives; and in honor of all of servance of the invasion of the families and all of those U.S. Post- Nazi-occupied France by our al Service employees around the coun- troops during World War II. try that work for us day in and day On June 6, 1944,(1) Mr. John W. out, that we would bow our heads as the United States Congress in their McCormack, of Massachusetts, honor and in their memory and pray asked in a one-minute speech that for our country at this time in our the Members of the House stand country’s history. Please stand. in prayer. Mr. McCORMACK. Mr. Speaker, at Victims of Oklahoma City this dramatic, historic, and eventful Bombing moment, I ask that the Members of the House stand in silent prayer. § 13.7 After the prayer and before the approval of the 1. 104 CONG. REC. 8224, 104th Cong. Journal, the Speaker re- 2d Sess. 2. Newt Gingrich (GA). 1. 147 CONG. REC. 20398, 107th Cong. 1. 90 CONG. REC. 5387, 78th Cong. 2d 1st Sess. Sess.

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The Members of the House rose and A concurrent resolution is need- stood for 1 minute in silent prayer. ed to authorize the use of the Ro- EUROPEAN INVASION tunda for the ceremony.

Mr. [Joseph W.] MARTIN [Jr.], of f Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to address the § 14.1 The House considered House for 1 minute. by unanimous consent and The SPEAKER.(2) Without objection, adopted a Senate concurrent it is so ordered. resolution providing that the There was no objection. Capitol Rotunda be available Mr. MARTIN of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, this is an anxious day for the at a certain time for a cere- people of America. It is a day of anx- mony to commemorate the iety for liberty-loving people all over Days of Remembrance of Vic- the world. tims of the Holocaust. The fighting men and women of (1) America and the Allied armies have On Mar. 26, 1979, the House landed on the historic shores of north- first authorized the use of the Ro- ern France. They have commenced the tunda for a ceremony to com- long trail which we have every reason memorate the days of remem- to believe will not end until they enter brance of victims of the Holocaust, victoriously the Hitler capital of Berlin. as follows:

1. 125 CONG. REC. 6231, 96th Cong. 1st § 14. —Holocaust Days of Sess. Remembrance For additional examples of concurrent resolutions authorizing the use The House has provided for a of the Capitol Rotunda for the Days of Remembrance commemoration, ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda see, e.g., 149 CONG. REC. 4384–86, to mark the annual Days of Re- 108th Cong. 1st Sess., Feb. 25, 2003 membrance of Victims of the Holo- (H. Con. Res. 40); 148 CONG. REC. caust. The ceremony is generally 1053–55, 107th Cong. 2d Sess., Feb. held on or around the 27th of 12, 2002 (H. Con. Res. 325); 147 April. Holocaust survivors and lib- CONG. REC. 1040–43, 107th Cong. erators, members of Congress, 1st Sess., Jan. 31, 2001 (H. Con. Res. 14); 146 CONG. REC. 248, 249, 106th White House officials, members of Cong. 2d Sess., Jan. 31, 2000 (H. the diplomatic corps and commu- Con. Res. 244); 145 CONG. REC. nity leaders are in attendance at 1514–16, 106th Cong. 1st Sess., Feb. the ceremony. 2, 1999 (H. Con. Res. 19); 144 CONG. REC. 3043, 3044, 105th Cong. 2d 2. Sam Rayburn (TX). Sess., Mar. 10, 1998 (H. Con. Res.

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COMMEMORATION OF DAYS OF established the President’s Commis- REMEMBRANCE OF VICTIMS sion on the Holocaust, which was OF HOLOCAUST charged with the responsibility of recommending appropriate ways for Mr. [Sidney R.] YATES [of Illinois]. the nation to commemorate the Days Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent of Remembrance of Victims of the to take from the Speaker’s table the Holocaust; Senate concurrent resolution (S. Con. Whereas, the President’s Commis- Res. 16) relating to a ceremony to be sion has recommended that a one- half hour ceremony be held in the held in the Capitol rotunda as part of Capitol Rotunda on April 24, con- the commemoration of the Days of Re- sisting of prayers, speeches, readings membrance of Victims of the Holo- and musical presentations as part of caust, and ask for its immediate con- the Days of Remembrance activities; sideration. Whereas, the President’s Commis- The Clerk read the title of the Sen- sion has recommended that the United States Senate and United ate concurrent resolution. States House of Representatives The SPEAKER.(2) Is there objection should stand in recess during the to the request of the gentleman from ceremony: Now, therefore, be it Illinois? Resolved by the Senate (the House There was no objection. of Representatives concurring), That from noon on April 24, 1979, the The Clerk read the Senate concur- Capitol Rotunda shall be available rent resolution, as follows: until 1:00 p.m. for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the S. CON. RES. 16 Days of Remembrance of Victims of Whereas, Public Law 95-371 des- the Holocaust.... ignates April 28 and 29 of 1979 as The Senate concurrent resolution ‘‘Days of Remembrance of Victims of was concurred in. the Holocaust’’; A motion to reconsider was laid on Whereas, on November 1, 1978, the table. the President of the United States

206); 143 CONG. REC. 4688, 4689, § 15. —Honoring Slain 105th Cong. 1st Sess., Mar. 21, 1997 (H. Con. Res. 11); 141 CONG. REC. Capitol Police Officers 5643, 5644, 104th Cong. 1st Sess., Feb. 23, 1995 (H. Con. Res. 20); 137 Capitol Police officers John Mi- CONG. REC. 5785–87, Mar. 12, 1991 chael Gibson and Jacob Joseph (H. Con. Res. 45); 135 CONG. REC. Chestnut were slain in the line of 7538, 7539, 101st Cong. 1st Sess., duty by an intruder armed with a Apr. 26, 1989 (H. Con. Res. 50); 133 gun at 3:40 p.m. on July 24, 1998. CONG. REC. 4139, 4140, 100th Cong. 1st Sess., Feb. 26, 1987 (H. Con. Res. The House adopted House Concur- 49); and 128 CONG. REC. 5899, 5900, rent Resolution 310, honoring the 97th Cong. 2d Sess. Mar. 30, 1982 officers in a number of ways: by (H. Con. Res. 299). authorizing the Sergeant at Arms 2. Thomas P. O’Neill, Jr. (MA). to make payments in connection 207

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with funeral expenses, authorizing p.m. on the anniversary of the the Chief Administrative Officer shootings.(6) to pay a gratuity to their sur- f viving spouses,(1) and authorizing the use of the Rotunda for a me- § 15.1 The House by unani- ( ) morial service 2 in memory of the mous consent adopted a Sen- officers. The House also adopted ate concurrent resolution House Concurrent Resolution 311 providing for the printing honoring the memory of the offi- and distribution of eulogies cers and marking the day’s ad- for the two slain police offi- journment in respect of their cers. memory.(3) ( ) The bodies of Officers Chestnut On July 27, 1998, 1 the fol- and Gibson were placed ‘‘in honor’’ lowing proceedings took place: in the Capitol Rotunda. The dis- PRINTING OF EULOGIES AND tinction of ‘‘lying in honor’’ was TEXT OF MEMORIAL SERVICES created for the occasion and AS TRIBUTE TO DETECTIVE JOHN MICHAEL GIBSON AND served to distinguish this event PRIVATE FIRST CLASS JACOB from those where the bodies of JOSEPH CHESTNUT OF THE government officials ‘‘lay in state.’’ UNITED STATES CAPITOL PO- LICE On Oct. 15, 1998, the House adopted a concurrent resolution Mr. [Bill] THOMAS [of California]. redesignating the United States Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent for the immediate consideration of the Capitol Police headquarters build- Senate concurrent resolution (S. Con. ing as the ‘‘Eney, Chestnut, Gib- Res. 112) to authorize the printing of ( ) son Memorial Building’’. 4 In the the eulogies of the Senate and the year following the shootings, the House of Representatives for Detective House adopted a concurrent reso- John Michael Gibson and Private First lution designating the Document Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut. Door of the Capitol as the Chest- 6. See, e.g., 152 CONG. REC. 15548, nut-Gibson ‘‘Memorial Door’’.(5) 109th Cong. 2d Sess., July 24, 2006; The Speaker has led the House 151 CONG. REC. 17180, 109th Cong. in a moment of silence at 3:40 1st Sess., July 25, 2005; 149 CONG. REC. 19461, 19462, 108th Cong. 1st 1. See Ch. 38, § 3.5 infra. Sess., July 24, 2003; 147 CONG. REC. 2. Ibid. 14308, 107th Cong. 1st Sess., July 3. See 144 CONG. REC. 17440–67, 105th 24, 2001; and 146 CONG. REC. 15902, Cong. 2d Sess., July 27, 1998. 106th Cong. 2d Sess., July 24, 2000. 4. See § 22.3, infra. 1. 144 CONG. REC. 17467, 17468, 105th 5. See § 22.2, infra. Cong. 2d. Sess.

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The Clerk read the title of the Sen- minute special order speech- ate concurrent resolution. es; (2) declared a recess until The SPEAKER.(2) Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from a time certain; (3) after the California? recess entertained a motion There was no objection. for a call of the House; (4) de- The Clerk read the Senate concur- clared another recess during rent resolution, as follows: which Members proceeded to S. CON. RES. 112 the Rotunda for a viewing of Resolved by the Senate (the House the slain officers; (5) ad- of Representatives concurring), That journed in honor of the mem- the eulogies for Detective John Mi- ory of the two slain officers; chael Gibson and Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut of the United and (6) announced that Mem- States Capitol Police, as expressed in bers would proceed en masse the House of Representatives and the Senate together with the text of through the double doors op- the memorial services, shall be print- posite the rostrum to a me- ed as a tribute to Detective Gibson morial service in the Ro- and Officer Chestnut, with illustrations and suitable binding. The docu- tunda. ment shall be prepared under the di- On July 28, 1998,(1) the Chair rection of the Joint Committee on Printing. These shall be printed 300 entertained one-minute speeches casebound copies; 50 to be delivered and five-minute special order to each of the families of Detective speeches and then declared a re- Gibson and Officer Chestnut, and 200 for the use of the United States cess until a time certain: Capitol Police. ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE The Senate concurrent resolution SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE was concurred in. The SPEAKER pro tempore.(2) The A motion to reconsider was laid on chair would now entertain 1-minute re- the table. quests and then 5-minute special orders until 11:30.... § 15.2 After the prayer, ap- f proval of the Journal, and the pledge of allegiance to RECESS the flag on a second legisla- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. tive day dedicated to hon- BURR of North Carolina). Pursuant to oring the memory of Officers clause 12 of rule I, the Chair declares the House in recess until approxi- Chestnut and Gibson, the mately 11:30 a.m. Chair (1) entertained one- minute speeches and five- 1. 144 CONG. REC. 17480–82, 17500, 17501, 105th Cong. 2d Sess. 2. Newt Gingrich (GA). 2. Richard Burr (NC).

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Accordingly (at 10 o’clock and 17 AFTER RECESS minutes a.m.), the House stood in recess until approximately 11:30 a.m. The recess having expired, the House was called to order by the f Speaker pro tempore (Mr. Burr of North Carolina) at 1 p.m.... AFTER RECESS f The recess having expired, the House was called to order by the ADJOURNMENT Speaker pro tempore (Mr. Burr of North Carolina) at 11 o’clock and 30 Mr. [Gil] GUTKNECHT [of Min- minutes a.m. nesota]. Mr. Speaker, in honor of the memory of John Michael Gibson and f Jacob Joseph Chestnut, I move that the House do now adjourn. CALL OF THE HOUSE The question was taken; and the Mr. [Ken] CALVERT [of California]. Speaker pro tempore announced that Mr. Speaker, I move a call of the the ayes appeared to have it. House. Mr. GUTKNECHT. Mr. Speaker, on A call of the House was ordered. that I demand the yeas and nays. The call was taken by electronic de- The yeas and nays were ordered. vice, and the following Members re- The vote was taken by electronic de- sponded to their names: vice, and there were—yeas 392, nays 0, [Roll No. 341] . . . answered ‘‘present’’ 1, not voting 41, as follows: f [Roll No. 342] . . . ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE So the motion was agreed to. SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE The result of the vote was an- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Mem- nounced as above recorded. bers will proceed through the center (Following adjournment of the doors to the Rotunda for the viewing of House, the Speaker pro tempore an- Detective John Gibson and Officer nounced that Members should proceed Jacob Chestnut. through the double doors to the memo-

f rial service).

RECESS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- § 16. —Honoring Victims ant to clause 12 of rule I, the House of National Tragedies stands in recess until approximately 1 p.m. Accordingly (at 11 o’clock and 56 The House has honored the vic- minutes a.m.) the House stood in re- tims of national tragedies in a va- cess until approximately 1 p.m. riety of ways, including moments 210

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of silence(1) and authorizing the National Peace Officers’ Memo- use of the Capitol grounds for me- rial Service morial services for fallen peace officers.(2) § 16.1 By concurrent resolu- The House marked the terrorist tion, the House authorized attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, with the use of the Capitol several ceremonies and observ- Grounds for the annual Na- ances. On the calendar day fol- tional Peace Officers’ Memo- lowing the attacks, the House rial Service. adopted a joint resolution that The Fraternal Order of Police condemned the attacks, declared Auxiliary has hosted the National Sept. 12, 2001, a National Day of Police Officers’ Memorial Service Unity and Mourning, and marked on the steps of the Capitol. The the day’s adjournment out of re- use of the Capitol grounds for the spect of the victims of the at- service was authorized by concurrent resolution. The ceremony tacks.(3) On that same date, the honored those Federal, State, and House also agreed to a concurrent local law enforcement officers who resolution authorizing the use of were killed in the line of duty dur- the Capitol Rotunda for a prayer ing the course of the previous vigil in memory of those who lost year. (4) their lives in the events. On May 10, 2005,(1) the fol- The House marked the one-year lowing proceedings took place: anniversary of the attacks with a AUTHORIZING USE OF CAPITOL special ceremonial meeting of the GROUNDS FOR NATIONAL House and Senate in Federal Hall PEACE OFFICERS’ MEMORIAL in New York, New York.(5) In en- SERVICE suing years, the House has tradi- Mr. [Charlie] DENT [of Pennsyl- tionally observed a moment of si- vania]. Madam Speaker, I move to sus- lence on or around the year anni- pend the rules and agree to the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 136) au- (6) versary of the attacks. thorizing the use of the Capitol

1. See § 13, supra. 150 CONG. REC. 17851, 108th Cong. 2. See § 16.1, infra. 2d Sess., Sept. 9, 2004; 149 CONG. 3. See § 16.3, infra. See also Ch. 39, REC. 21835, 108th Cong., 1st Sess., infra. Sept. 11, 2003; and 148 CONG. REC. 4. See § 16.2, infra. 16567, 107th Cong. 2d. Sess., Sept. 5. See § 16.4, infra. 11, 2002. 6. See, e.g., 151 CONG. REC. 19779, 1. 151 CONG. REC. H3077–79, 109th 109th Cong., 1st Sess., Sept. 8, 2005; Cong. 1st Sess.

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Grounds for the National Peace Offi- SCHWARTZ) each will control 20 min- cers’ Memorial Service. utes. The Clerk read as follows: The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. DENT). H. CON. RES. 136 Mr. DENT. Madam Speaker, I yield Resolved by the House of Rep- myself such time as I may consume. resentatives (the Senate concurring), Madam Speaker, House Concurrent SECTION 1. USE OF CAPITOL GROUNDS FOR NA- TIONAL PEACE OFFICERS’ MEMO- Resolution 136 authorizes the use of RIAL SERVICE. the Capitol grounds for the annual Na- (a) IN GENERAL.—The Grand Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police and its auxiliary tional Peace Officers’ Memorial Service (in this resolution referred to as the ‘‘spon- to take place on May 15, 2005. The sor’’) shall be permitted to sponsor a public event, the 24th annual National Peace Offi- Grand Lodge of the Fraternal Order of cers’ Memorial Service (in this resolution re- Police and its auxiliary are the spon- ferred to as the ‘‘event’’), on the Capitol Grounds, in order to honor the law enforce- sors wishing to honor some of Amer- ment officers who died in the line of duty ica’s bravest men and women. The me- during 2004. (b) DATE OF EVENT.—The event shall be morial service will honor the 154 Fed- held on May 15, 2005, or on such other date as eral, State, and local law enforcement the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Adminis- officers who made the ultimate sac- tration of the Senate jointly designate. rifice while protecting their commu- SEC. 2. TERMS AND CONDITIONS. nities in 2004.... (a) IN GENERAL.—Under conditions to be prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol Mr. DENT. Madam Speaker, I have and the Capitol Police Board, the event shall no further requests for time, and I be— (1) free of admission charge and open to the yield back the balance of my time. public; and The SPEAKER pro tempore. The (2) arranged not to interfere with the needs of Congress. question is on the motion offered by (b) EXPENSES AND LIABILITIES.—The spon- the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. sor shall assume full responsibility for all expenses and liabilities incident to all activi- DENT) that the House suspend the ties associated with the event. rules and agree to the concurrent reso- SEC. 3. EVENT PREPARATIONS. lution, H. Con. Res. 136. Subject to the approval of the Architect of the Capitol, the sponsor is authorized to The question was taken; and (two- erect upon the Capitol Grounds such stage, thirds having voted in favor thereof) sound amplification devices, and other related structures and equipment, as may be the rules were suspended and the con- required for the event. current resolution was agreed to. SEC. 4. ENFORCEMENT OF RESTRICTIONS. The Capitol Police Board shall provide for A motion to reconsider was laid on enforcement of the restrictions contained in the table. section 5104(c) of title 40, United States Code, concerning sales, advertisements, displays, and solicitations on the Capitol Grounds, as Terrorist Attacks of September well as other restrictions applicable to the Capitol Grounds, in connection with the 11, 2001 event. The SPEAKER pro tempore.(2) Pur- § 16.2 The House by unani- suant to the rule, the gentleman from mous consent agreed to a Pennsylvania (Mr. DENT) and the gentlewoman from Pennsylvania (Ms. concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the Ro- 2. Shelley Moore Capito (WV). tunda for a prayer vigil in 212

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memory of those who lost Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, House Con- their lives in the events of current Resolution 223 permits the use Sept. 11, 2001. of the Capitol rotunda for a prayer vigil in memory of those who lost their On the legislative day of Sept. lives in yesterday’s tragic act of ter- 11, 2001,(1) the following pro- rorism against the United States. ceedings took place: This country has suffered the most terrible and horrific terrorist attack in PERMITTING USE OF ROTUNDA its history. Although we still do not OF CAPITOL FOR PRAYER know the full story, these unspeakable VIGIL IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO LOST THEIR LIVES IN acts of brutality strike at the very THE EVENTS OF SEPTEMBER heart of our society. Our heartfelt 11, 2001 prayers and sympathy go out to all Mr. [Robert W.] NEY [of Ohio]. Mr. who have been directly touched by this Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that tragedy and their families. the Committee on House Administra- Prayer can now be the source of uni- tion be discharged from further consid- fication and peace for a Nation that is eration of the concurrent resolution (H. beginning the healing process. The ro- Con. Res. 223) permitting the use of tunda in our Nation’s Capitol is a sym- the rotunda of the Capitol for a prayer bol of unification. House Members, vigil in memory of those who lost their Senators and the American people lives in the events of September 11, have historically gathered there for sol- 2001, and ask for its immediate consid- emn occasions. It is, therefore, fitting eration in the House. that the people’s representatives from The Clerk read the title of the con- both bodies gather together there current resolution. today. No matter what the troubles in ( ) The SPEAKER pro tempore. 2 Is the world, you can have peace with there objection to the request of the God and you can achieve it with pray- gentleman from Ohio? er. Mr. [Steny H.] HOYER [of Mary- My fellow colleagues, please join me land]. Mr. Speaker, reserving the right and the millions across the country to object, and obviously I will not nor do I intend to object, but I want to re- and the world as we remember those serve the right to object so the gen- who died in a senseless and cowardly tleman from Ohio (Mr. NEY) can kind- act of terrorism. May their memory ly explain the purpose of the concur- serve as a reminder that the American rent resolution. spirit lives on and cannot be extin- Mr. [Robert W.] NEY [of Ohio]. Mr. guished. Speaker, will the gentleman yield? Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, further Mr. HOYER. I yield to the gen- reserving the right to object, I, of tleman from Ohio. course, concur in the Chairman’s char- acterization of the resolution. 1. 147 CONG. REC. 16761, 16762, 107th It is appropriate that we authorize Cong. 1st Sess. the use of the rotunda of the Capitol, 2. Ray LaHood (IL). the center and heart of this Nation’s

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Capitol, to remember those who have olution: (1) expressing sense paid the final price for living in free- of Congress on terrorist at- dom and defending freedom. tacks of Sept. 11, 2001; (2) de- Our democracy, of course, will not crumble in the face of this disaster. claring Sept. 11, 2001 a Na- Our democracy will endure this test tional Day of Unity and and emerge stronger and more dedi- Mourning; and (3) marking cated to freedom and justice through- the day’s adjournment out of out the world. respect of the victims of ter- We do this to honor and remember rorist attacks. those of our fellow citizens, those who live among us who perished yesterday, On the legislative day of Sept. and those whose lives have been for- 11, 2001,(1) the following pro- ever changed by grievous acts of cow- ceedings took place: ardice. Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I with- Mr. [Dick] ARMEY [of Texas]. Mr. draw my reservation of objection. Speaker, I offer a joint resolution (H. J. Res. 61), expressing the sense of the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Senate and House of Representatives objection to the request of the gen- regarding the terrorist attacks tleman from Ohio? launched against the United States on There was no objection. September 11, 2001, and I ask unani- The Clerk read the concurrent reso- mous consent for its immediate consid- lution, as follows: eration pursuant to the following order: H. CON. RES. 223 Debate on the joint resolution shall Resolved by the House of Rep- be limited to 3 hours equally divided resentatives (the Senate concurring), and controlled by the majority leader That the rotunda of the Capitol is authorized to be used at any time on and the minority leader; September 12, 2001, for a prayer After opening speeches, the majority vigil in memory of those who lost leader and the minority leader each their lives in the events of Sep- may yield the remainder of his time to tember 11, 2001. Physical prepara- the chairman and ranking minority tions for the vigil shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions member of the Committee on Inter- as the Architect of the Capitol may national Relations, respectively, who prescribe. may control that time; The previous question shall be con- The concurrent resolution was sidered as ordered on the joint resolu- agreed to. tion to final passage without inter- A motion to reconsider was laid on vening motion; and the table. Following passage of the joint resolution and upon receipt of a message § 16.3 Special order by unanimous consent for consider- 1. 147 CONG. REC. 16762, 16851–53, ation of unreferred joint res- 107th Cong. 1st Sess. 214

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that the Senate has passed an iden- planned and carried out the Sep- tical joint resolution, the House shall tember 11, 2001, attacks against the be considered to have passed the Sen- United States, as well as their spon- ate joint resolution. sors; The SPEAKER pro tempore.(2) The (2) extends its deepest condolences Clerk will report the joint resolution.(3) to the victims of these heinous and The Clerk read as follows: cowardly attacks, as well as to their families, friends, and loved ones; H.J. RES. 61 (3) is certain that the people of the United States will stand united as Whereas on September 11, 2001, our Nation begins the process of re- terrorists hijacked and destroyed covering and rebuilding in the after- four civilian aircraft, crashing two of math of these tragic acts; them into the towers of the World (4) commends the heroic actions of Trade Center in New York City, and the rescue workers, volunteers, and a third into the Pentagon outside State and local officials who re- Washington, D.C.; sponded to these tragic events with Whereas thousands of innocent courage, determination, and skill; Americans were killed and injured (5) declares that these premedi- as a result of these attacks, includ- tated attacks struck not only at the ing the passengers and crew of the people of America, but also at the four aircraft, workers in the World symbols and structures of our eco- Trade Center and in the Pentagon, nomic and military strength, and rescue workers, and bystanders; that the United States is entitled to Whereas these attacks destroyed respond under international law; both towers of the World Trade Cen- (6) thanks those foreign leaders ter, as well as adjacent buildings, and individuals who have expressed and seriously damaged the Pen- solidarity with the United States in tagon; and the aftermath of the attacks, and Whereas these attacks were by far asks them to continue to stand with the deadliest terrorist attacks ever the United States in the war against launched against the United States, international terrorism; and, by targeting symbols of Amer- (7) commits to support increased ican strength and success, clearly resources in the war to eradicate ter- were intended to intimidate our Na- rorism; tion and weaken its resolve: Now, (8) supports the determination of therefore, be it the President, in close consultation Resolved by the Senate and House with Congress, to bring to justice of Representatives of the United and punish the perpetrators of these States of America in Congress assem- attacks as well as their sponsors; bled, That Congress— and (1) condemns in the strongest pos- (9) declares that September 12, sible terms the terrorists who 2001, shall be a National Day of Unity and Mourning, and that when 2. Ray LaHood (IL). Congress adjourns today, it stands adjourned out of respect to the vic- 3. Parliamentarian’s Note: The last tims of the terrorist attacks. paragraph after the resolved clause of the joint resolution contained a b 1500 commemorative banned under Rule The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. XII clause 5 (House Rules and Man- LAHOOD). Is there objection to the re- ual § 823 (2007)). quest of the gentleman from Texas?

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There was no objection. with the language of the joint resolu- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The tion just passed, when the House ad- gentleman from Texas (Mr. ARMEY) journs on this legislative day, it stand and the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. adjourned out of respect to the victims GEPHARDT) each will control 90 minutes. of the terrorist attacks. The Chair recognizes the gentleman The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there from Texas (Mr. ARMEY). objection to the request of the gen- Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield tleman from Texas? myself such time as I may consume. There was no objection. Mr. Speaker, this is a time when we should choose our words carefully and f deliver them deliberately.... The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ADJOURNMENT question is on the passage of the joint resolution. Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, I move The question was taken; and the that the House do now adjourn. Speaker pro tempore announced that The motion was agreed to. the ayes appeared to have it. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Mr. [Christopher H.] SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, on that I demand ant to the previous order of the House, the yeas and nays. the House stands adjourned until 10 The yeas and nays were ordered. a.m. today out of respect to the victims The vote was taken by electronic de- of the terrorist attacks. vice, and there were — yeas 408, nays Accordingly (at 1 o’clock and 10 min- 0, not voting 22, as follows: utes a.m.) on Thursday, September 13, [Roll No. 338] . . . 2001, (legislative day of Tuesday, Sep- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. tember 11, 2001), under its previous SIMPSON).(4) Pursuant to the order of order, the House adjourned until the House of earlier today, S.J. Res. 22 today, September 13, 2001, at 10 a.m. is passed. out of respect to the victims of the ter- Without objection, the motion to re- rorist attacks. consider S.J. Res. 22 is laid on the table, and H.J. Res. 61 is laid on the § 16.4 The House, by unani- table. There was no objection.... mous consent, considered and adopted a concurrent f resolution (unreferred) pro- ADJOURNMENT OUT OF RE- viding that the Congress SPECT TO VICTIMS OF TER- ‘‘conduct a special meeting in RORIST ATTACKS Federal Hall in New York, Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, I ask New York’’ on Sept. 6, 2002, unanimous consent that, consistent in remembrance of Sept. 11, 4. Michael K. Simpson (ID). 2001.

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On July 25, 2002,(1) Rep. Dick Representatives and that of the other Armey, of Texas, offered the fol- body for supporting this resolution that would allow a joint session of the lowing concurrent resolution: House and Senate to take place in the City of New York... PROVIDING FOR A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CONGRESS Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, I thank IN NEW YORK, NEW YORK ON the gentleman from New York for FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2002 IN yielding. REMEMBRANCE OF SEP- It is a particular pleasure for me to TEMBER 11, 2001 now be finally able to bring this resolution to the floor. The resolution, Mr. Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, I offer a Speaker, calls on the United States concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. Congress to convene a ceremonial joint 448) providing for representation by meeting in New York City on Friday, ( ) Congress at a special meeting 2 in September 6, 2002. The joint com- New York, New York on Friday, Sep- memorative meeting will be in remem- tember 6, 2002, in remembrance of the brance of the thousands of people victims and the heroes of September killed and injured as well as the thou- 11, 2001, in recognition of the courage sands more grieving friends and fami- and spirit of the City of New York, and lies left after the terrorist attacks upon for other purposes, and I ask unani- the World Trade Center... mous consent for its immediate consid- Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I with- eration in the House. draw my reservation of objection. The Clerk read the title of the con- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. (2) current resolution. LAHOOD). Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Texas? The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there There was no objection. objection to the request of the gen- The Clerk read the concurrent reso- tleman from Texas? lution, as follows: Mr. [Charles B.] RANGEL [of New York]. Mr. Speaker, reserving the right H. CON. RES. 448 to object, I will not object, but on be- Whereas on September 11, 2001, half of the New York delegation and thousands of innocent people were the people of New York, I would like to killed and injured in combined ter- thank the leadership of the House of rorist attacks involving four hijacked airliners, the World Trade Center, 1. 148 CONG. REC. 14640–45, 107th and the Pentagon; Cong. 2d Sess. Whereas in the aftermath of the attacks, thousands more were left 2. This measure provided for a strictly grieving for beloved family and ceremonial meeting and not an ac- friends, livelihoods were com- tual session of the House (as was promised, and businesses and prop- proposed by H. Con. Res. 249). In erty were damaged and lost; this sense, it resembled the ceremo- Whereas the greatest loss of life, personal injury, and physical de- nial festivities surrounding the bi- struction occurred in and was sus- centennial anniversary of the Con- tained by the City of New York; stitution on July 16, 1987, in Phila- delphia. See § 4.5, supra. 2. Ray LaHood (IL).

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Whereas government and the Congress at a special meeting in New American people responded deci- York, New York on Friday, September sively, through the bravery, sacrifice 6, 2002, and ask unanimous consent and toil of the fire and rescue work- for its immediate consideration. ers, law enforcement, building The Clerk read the title of the con- trades, caregivers, armed forces, and current resolution. millions more who through their many expressions of care and com- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there passion brought forth comfort, hope, objection to the request of the gen- and the promise of recovery; tleman from Texas? Whereas the City of New York at- There was no objection. tended to the aftermath of the de- The Clerk read the concurrent reso- struction of the World Trade Center lution, as follows: with profound respect for the victims and compassion to the survivors; H. CON. RES. 449 Whereas the City of New York has invited the Congress to meet at the Resolved by the House of Rep- site of the original Federal Hall, resentatives (the Senate concurring), where the First Congress of the That (a) The Speaker of the House of United States convened on March 4, Representatives (in consultation 1789; Now, therefore be it with the minority leader of the House of Representatives), with re- Resolved by the House of Rep- spect to the House of Representa- resentatives (the Senate concurring), tives, and the President pro tempore That, in remembrance of the victims of the Senate (in consultation with and the heroes of September 11, the majority leader and the minority 2001, and in recognition of the cour- leader of the Senate), with respect to age and spirit of the City of New the Senate, may send such Rep- York, the Congress shall conduct a resentatives, Senators and other ap- special meeting in Federal Hall in propriate persons, to a special meet- New York, New York, on September ing of Congress and related events to 6, 2002. be held on Friday, September 6, The concurrent resolution was 2002 in New York, New York, in re- agreed to. membrance of the terrorist attacks of A motion to reconsider was laid on September 11, 2001, and in recogni- the table. tion of the City of New York for the The same day,(3) the following harm it sustained and its recovery. (b) Attendees under subsection (a) House concurrent resolution was shall be led by the Speaker and the offered: minority leader of the House of Rep- resentatives, and by the President PROVIDING FOR REPRESENTA- pro tempore (or his designee), major- TION BY CONGRESS AT A SPE- ity leader, and the minority leader of CIAL MEETING IN NEW YORK, the Senate. NEW YORK ON FRIDAY, SEP- SEC. 2. The Congress may accept TEMBER 6, 2002 the offer of the City of New York and Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, I offer a entities controlled by the City of concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. New York to host and pay the expenses of the Congress to prepare, 449) providing for representation by attend, and participate in the special meeting of September 6, 2002, and 3. See 148 CONG. REC. 14646, 107th related events of that day, referred Cong. 2d Sess., July 25, 2002. to in Section 1.

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SEC. 3. On behalf of the Congress, The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. the officers of the House of Rep- Isakson).(5) Is there objection to the re- resentatives and the officers of the quest of the gentleman from Texas? Senate may make arrangements with the City of New York and other There was no objection. required entities and agencies for participation by the Congress for the f purposes designated under this resolution. COMMEMORATIVE JOINT MEET- ING OF THE CONGRESS OF The concurrent resolution was THE UNITED STATES IN RE- agreed to. MEMBRANCE OF THE VICTIMS A motion to reconsider was laid on AND HEROES OF SEPTEMBER the table. 11, 2001, AND IN RECOGNITION OF THE COURAGE AND SPIRIT On Sept. 9, 2002,(4) the pro- OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK, ceedings of the special ceremonial FEDERAL HALL, NEW YORK, NY, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, meeting of Congress in Federal 2002 Hall in New York were printed in the Congressional Record as fol- The SPEAKER. The special ceremo- lows: nial meeting will be in order. The invocation will be given by the PRINTING OF PROCEEDINGS OF Reverend Daniel P. Coughlin, Chaplain SPECIAL CEREMONIAL MEET- of the House of Representatives. ING OF UNITED STATES CON- The Chaplain of the House of Rep- GRESS HELD IN FEDERAL HALL, NEW YORK, NEW YORK, resentatives, the Reverend Daniel P. ON SEPTEMBER 6, 2002 Coughlin, offered the following invocation:... Mr. [Dick] ARMEY [of Texas]. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE proceedings of the special ceremonial meeting of the United States Congress The SPEAKER. The Chair recog- held in Federal Hall, New York, New nizes the Honorable Jerrold Nadler, York, on Sept. 6, 2002, be printed in Representative from New York, and the RECORD, and that all Members the Honorable Harry Reid, Senator have 5 legislative days to insert their from Nevada, to lead us in the Pledge remarks on the topic of the ceremonial of Allegiance to our flag.... meeting. The SPEAKER. Our National An- them will now be sung by 4. See 148 CONG. REC. 16352–57, 107th LaChanze.... Cong. 2d Sess. The SPEAKER. My colleagues, we On Oct. 10, 2002, the House also are here in Federal Hall in New York, agreed to H. Con. Res. 487, author- New York, pursuant to House Concur- izing the printing of a volume of rent Resolution 448 of the 107th Con- transcripts of the New York City gress to conduct a special ceremonial meeting and statements of the Sept. meeting in remembrance of the victims 11 terrorist attacks. See Id. at p. 20366. 5. Johnny Isakson (GA).

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and the heroes of September 11, 2001, The Chair recognizes the Honorable and in recognition of the courage and RICHARD B. CHENEY, the Vice Presi- the spirit of the City of New York. dent of the United States and Presi- When representatives of the New dent of the United States Senate. York delegation introduced in the (Applause.) House and the Senate in 2001 Concur- Vice President CHENEY. Thank rent Resolutions that suggested that you, Mr. Speaker. Each time Congress the Congress convene outside the seat meets, we are mindful of the great of government to symbolize the Na- charge that we have all been given as tion’s solidarity with New Yorkers who public servants. Assembled today in epitomize the human spirit of courage, Federal Hall we are reminded of the resilience and strength, my initial re- action of support was tempered by the ones who served before us and those realization that under article 1, section who served first. It is a humbling expe- 5, clause 4 of the Constitution, ‘‘Nei- rience to stand on the site where the ther House shall, without the consent First Congress met, where the first of the other, adjourn to any other place President was sworn, where the Bill of than that in which the two houses Rights was introduced.... shall be sitting.’’ The SPEAKER. The Clerk of the There is no precedent for the con- House of Representatives has laid vening of an actual session of Congress upon the desk the list of representa- outside the seat of government, but on tives in attendance. one special occasion the Congress has Vice President CHENEY. The Sec- engaged in ceremonial functions out- retary of the Senate has laid upon the side the seat of government. Members desk the list of Senators in attendance. of both houses traveled to Philadelphia The list of Representatives and Sen- on July 16, 1987, for organized festivi- ators in attendance is as follows:... ties surrounding the bicentennial anni- The SPEAKER. The Chair recog- versary of the Constitution pursuant to ENJAMIN GILMAN a similar Concurrent Resolution. nizes the Honorable B and the Honorable CHARLES RANGEL, On the strength of the precedent of Representatives from New York, and the uniquely historical and national significance of that occasion, it is ap- the Honorable HILLARY RODHAM CLIN- propriate to dedicate another ceremo- TON and the Honorable CHARLES nial gathering to a matter of tran- SCHUMER, SENATORS from New York, scendent importance at another place in a reading and presentation of House of basic institutional relevance to the Concurrent Resolution 448. Congress. READING AND PRESENTATION OF Thus, we are gathered in Federal HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 448 Hall where the First Congress met in 1789 before moving the third session of Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice that Congress to Congress Hall in President, leaders of the House and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1790. the Senate, on behalf of BEN GILMAN, Ladies and gentlemen, we are, there- Senator SCHUMER and Senator CLIN- fore, meeting here under that prece- TON, and the entire New York congres- dent. sional delegation, we would like to

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thank you for your support of this reso- ‘‘Whereas the City of New York has lution that gives us in New York an invited the Congress to meet at the opportunity to say thank you for the site of the original Federal Hall, where way you responded to the attack on the First Congress of the United States our city and our State. convened on March 4, 1789: Now, You give our mayor and our gov- therefore, be it’’ ernor an opportunity to be here on this Senator [Charles E.] SCHUMER [of historic event to say you did not treat New York]. ‘‘Resolved by the House of us like New Yorkers, you treated us Representatives (the Senate concur- like Americans. ring), That, in remembrance of the vic- The text of the Concurrent Resolu- tims and the heroes of September 11, tion was read as follows: 2001, and in recognition of the courage Mr. RANGEL. ‘‘Whereas on Sep- and spirit of the City of New York, the tember the 11, 2001, thousands of in- Congress shall conduct a special meet- nocent people were killed and injured ing in Federal Hall, New York, New in a combined terrorist attack involv- York, on September 6, 2002. ing four hijacked aircraft, the World Passed by the House of Representa- Trade Center, and the Pentagon; tives, July 25, 2002. ‘‘Whereas in the aftermath of the at- Passed by the Senate, July 26, tacks, thousands more were left griev- 2002.’’ ing for beloved family and friends, live- (Applause.) lihoods were compromised, and busi- The SPEAKER. Without objection, nesses and property were damaged and the Members present, on behalf of lost;’’ themselves and the Congress of the Mr. [Benjamin A.] GILMAN [of New United States, do hereby affirm the York]. ‘‘Whereas the greatest loss of aforesaid Concurrent Resolution. life, personal injury, and physical destruction occurred in and was sus- Would Mayor Bloomberg and Gov- tained by the City of New York; ernor Pataki please come forward and accept the Concurrent Resolution. ‘‘Whereas Government and the American people responded decisively Mayor Bloomberg and Governor through the bravery, sacrifice and toil Pataki of New York accepted the Con- of the fire and rescue workers, law en- current Resolution. forcement, building trades, caregivers, (Applause.) Armed Forces, and millions more who The SPEAKER. The Chair recog- through their many expressions of care nizes the Honorable VITO FOSSELLA, and compassion brought forth comfort, Representative from New York, and hope, and the promise of recovery;’’ the Honorable SUSAN COLLINS, Senator Senator [Hillary Rodham] CLINTON from Maine, in a reading and presen- [of New York]. ‘‘Whereas the City of tation of the commemorative plaque. New York attended to the aftermath of the destruction of the World Trade READING AND PRESENTATION OF COMMEMORATIVE PLAGUE Center with profound respect for the victims and compassion to the sur- Senator COLLINS. Mr. Speaker, Mr. vivors; and Vice President, on behalf of the United

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States Congress, we present this com- and Democratic Leader of the United memorative plaque to Director States House of Representatives. Mainella for her stewardship of our Mr. GEPHARDT. Mr. Vice Presi- Nation’s treasures, especially this dent, Mr. Speaker, and my fellow col- building, Federal Hall. leagues of the United States Congress, The plaque is inscribed as follows: today we speak of the unspeakable, we ‘‘Commemorative Joint Meeting of remember the unimaginable, and we the Congress of the United States of reaffirm our utmost resolve to defend America in Federal Hall, New York, the birthright of this land and our gift New York, this Sixth Day of Sep- outright to this world: Ideals of liberty tember, Two Thousand and Two.’’ and tolerance that will never die. . . . (6) Mr. FOSSELLA. ‘‘Convened in re- Vice President CHENEY. The membrance of the victims and heroes Chair now recognizes the Honorable of September 11, 2001, and in recogni- TRENT LOTT, the Senator from Mis- sissippi and the Republican Leader of tion of the courage and spirit of the the United States Senate. City of New York. Senator LOTT. Mr. Vice President, ‘‘This gift to Federal Hall from the Mr. Speaker, Members of the Con- Congress of the United States of Amer- gress, and distinguished guests, on be- ica was made from a section of Aquia half of the Senate and a united Con- Creek, Virginia, sandstone and used as gress, it is truly an honor to stand in an original building material of the this place in this city, New York City, United States Capitol. It was removed today.... on the East Central Front extension in We are here to remember and to con- 1958.’’ tinue to mourn those that lost their The SPEAKER. Director Mainella, lives, those innocent men, women, and please come forward and accept the children that were killed in that hor- commemorative plaque. rible event, September 11, a year ago. Director Mainella accepted the com- Vice President CHENEY. The Chair memorative plaque. now recognizes the Honorable TOM (Applause.) DASCHLE, the Senator from South Da- The SPEAKER. Billy Collins, Poet kota and Majority Leader of the Laureate of the United States of Amer- United States Senate. ica, will now read a poem written for Senator DASCHLE. Mr. Vice Presi- this occasion entitled ‘‘The Names.’’ dent, Mr. Speaker, distinguished visitors and my colleagues, the United READING OF ‘‘THE NAMES’’ BY BILLY States Congress has come here to com- COLLINS, POET LAUREATE OF THE memorate a shattering experience. One UNITED STATES that has transformed America.... Mr. COLLINS. This poem is dedi- Thank you. cated to the victims of September 11, (Applause.) and to their survivors.... The SPEAKER. We are gathered The SPEAKER. The Chair now rec- here today in this ceremonial session ognizes the Honorable RICHARD GEP- HARDT, Representative from Missouri 6. Richard B. Cheney (WY).

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to pay tribute to the people of New concludes the special ceremonial meet- York and to the people of New York ing of the Congress. Members are City who have suffered great loss, but asked to remain in their seats and persevered in the face of adversity. In make their exit with the colors. doing so, we pay tribute to the Amer- The Chair will assure that the ican spirit. record of these proceedings will be It is altogether appropriate that we printed in the CONGRESSIONAL meet here today in Federal Hall. After RECORD. all, it was here that the First Congress The proceedings are closed. met to ratify the Bill of Rights and to The Colors were retired by the Color inaugurate our first President of the Guard composed of members of the United States, George Washington. New York City Fire Department, New As in 1789, when ordinary Ameri- York City Police Department, New cans did extraordinary things to create York State Unified Court System Offi- a new Nation conceived in liberty and cers, Port Authority of New York and dedication to freedom, on September New Jersey Police, and the United 11, ordinary Americans exhibited ex- States Capitol Police. traordinary courage in fighting a hor- [Whereupon, the Commemorative rific evil.... Joint Meeting of the Congress was ad- ( ) We elected Members of the 107th journed.] 6 Congress, like those Members gathered in this location of the First Congress, simply reflect the desires of a people who cherish liberty and are willing to fight for freedom. § 17. Former Members’ Let us always remember those we Day lost on September 11, and may God continue to bless America. The House traditionally has re- Thank you. ceived the United States Associa- (Applause.) tion of Former Members of Con- ‘‘GOD BLESS AMERICA’’ SUNG BY CHAM- gress in the House Chamber to BER CHOIR, STUYVESANT HIGH submit its annual report(1) to Con- SCHOOL, NEW YORK CITY. gress. The SPEAKER. The Stuyvesant High School Chamber Choir will now 6. See § 4.5, supra, for the first instance sing ‘‘God Bless America.’’ in which Congress engaged in a cere- The Chamber Choir, Stuyvesant monial function outside the seat of High School, sang ‘‘God Bless Amer- government. ica.’’ 1. As a federally chartered corporation (Applause.) established under Title 36 of the The Members and guests sang ‘‘God United States Code, the Association Bless America.’’ is required to submit an annual re- The SPEAKER. Ladies and gentle- port to Congress. See 36 USC § men of the House and the Senate, this 70312.

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The program of events has been sional career during the pro- relatively consistent over the ceedings. Recipients of the Distin- years. The House by unanimous guished Service Award have in- consent authorizes the Speaker to cluded, among others, former declare a recess subject to the call Speakers of the House Thomas ( ) of the Chair for the purpose of re- (Tip) O’Neill, Jr. 2 and Thomas ( ) ceiving the former Members. Prior Foley, 3 former Minority Leader ( ) to the start of legislative business Robert Michel, 4 former Rep- (5) on the appointed date, the Speak- resentative Bill Richardson, (6) er announces that the House will former Senator Sam Nunn, stand in recess subject to the call Chaplain of the House Emeritus James David Ford,(7) and former of the Chair to receive the former House Parliamentarian Lewis Members. The Speaker generally Deschler.(8) opens the proceedings by welcoming the former Members and f recognizing members of the House § 17.1 The House, by unani- leadership for remarks. The mous consent, authorized the Speaker then recognizes a mem- Speaker to declare a recess ber of the Association to preside for the purpose of receiving over the meeting. The presiding former Members in the officer directs the Clerk to call the Chamber.(1) roll of former Members of Con- gress and, following the roll call, 2. See 133 CONG. REC. 11660–68, 100th announces the result. The pre- Cong. 1st Sess., May 7, 1987. siding officer then generally recog- 3. See 148 CONG. REC. 7325–33, 107th nizes the president of the Associa- Cong. 2d Sess., May 9, 2002. tion to speak and yield time for 4. See 142 CONG. REC. 11325–29, 104th Cong. 2d Sess., May 15, 1996. appropriate remarks. When the 5. See 143 CONG. REC. 9045–48, 105th program is concluded and the re- Cong. 1st Sess., May 21, 1997. cess has expired, the Speaker 6. See 150 CONG. REC. 7373–75, 7399– calls the House to order and a 401, 108th Cong. 2d Sess. Apr. 22, Member moves that the pro- 2004. ceedings had during the recess be 7. See 146 CONG. REC. 8111–19, 106th printed in the Congressional Cong. 2d Sess., May 17, 2000. Record. 8. See 122 CONG. REC. 15082–85, 94th Cong. 1st Sess., May 21, 1976. The Association presents its 1. Parliamentarian’s Note: This tradi- Distinguished Service Award to tional unanimous-consent request honor an outstanding congres- supplements the Speaker’s ability to 224

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On Apr. 25, 2006,(2) the fol- receive the former Members of Con- lowing proceedings took place: gress. Accordingly (at 9 o’clock and 12 min- AUTHORIZING THE SPEAKER TO utes a.m.), the House stood in recess DECLARE A RECESS ON subject to the call of the Chair. THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2006, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIV- f ING FORMER MEMBERS OF CONGRESS RECEPTION OF FORMER MEMBERS OF CONGRESS Mr. [Rick] RENZI [of Arizona]. Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous con- The Speaker of the House presided. sent that it may be in order on Thurs- The SPEAKER. On behalf of the day, April 27, for the Speaker to de- House, I consider it a high honor and clare a recess subject to the call of the distinct personal privilege to have the Chair for the purpose of receiving in opportunity of welcoming so many of this Chamber former Members of Con- our former Members and colleagues as gress. may be present here for the occasion. The SPEAKER pro tempore.(3) Is We all pause to welcome you.... there objection to the request of the The Chair now recognizes the Honor- gentleman from Arizona? able Jim Slattery, vice president of the association, to take the chair. There was no objection. Mr. [Jim] SLATTERY [of Kansas] On Apr. 27, 2006,(4) the pro- (presiding). Thank you, Mr. Speaker. ceedings to receive former Mem- It’s great to see you. On behalf of the bers during a recess of the House association, we certainly wish you good health and continued wonderful service pursuant to the previous order by to our country, also. It’s great to see unanimous consent occurred as you, Mr. Speaker, and thank you. follows: The Clerk will now read the roll of the former Members of Congress. RECESS The Clerk called the roll of the The SPEAKER.(5) Pursuant to the former Members of Congress[.]... order of the House of Tuesday, April The Chair again wishes to thank all 25, 2006, the House will stand in re- of those former Members that are here cess subject to the call of the Chair to today and give you all another opportunity to record your presence if you declare a ‘‘short’’ recess under Rule I did not do that at the beginning of the events here today. The Chair also clause 12(a), House Rules and Man- wishes to thank all the former Mem- ual § 638 (2007). bers of the House for their presence. 2. 152 CONG. REC. 5925, 109th Cong. I am advised that the House will re- 2d Sess. convene 15 minutes after the bells 3. Thelma Drake (VA). ring. 4. 152 CONG. REC. 6268, 6269, 6286, Accordingly (at 10 o’clock and 27 109th Cong. 2d Sess. minutes a.m.), the House continued in 5. J. Dennis Hastert (IL). recess.

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b 1055 AUTHORITY FOR SPEAKER TO DECLARE A RECESS ON AFTER RECESS THURSDAY, MARCH 4, TO RE- CEIVE FORMER MEMBERS OF The recess having expired, the THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTA- House was called to order by the TIVES Speaker pro tempore (Mr. THORN- Mr. [Hale] BOGGS [of Louisiana]. BERRY)[.]... Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent On the same day,(6) by unani- that it shall be in order for the Speak- mous-consent, the proceedings er to declare a recess on Thursday of had during a recess of the House next week, March 4, subject to the call to receive former Members were of the Chair, for the purpose of receiv- inserted in the Congressional ing in this Chamber former Members of the House of Representatives. Record: The SPEAKER.(2) Is there objection Mr. [David] DREIER [of California]. to the request of the gentleman from Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent Louisiana? that the proceedings had during the re- There was no objection. cess be printed in the Congressional ( ) Record and that all Members and On Mar. 4, 1971, 3 the following former Members who spoke during the proceedings occurred during cere- recess have the privilege of revising monies to receive former Members and extending their remarks. of the House during the first ob- The SPEAKER pro tempore.(7) Is there objection to the request of the servance of Former Members’ gentleman from California? Day: There was no objection. RECESS § 17.2 The Speaker was author- The SPEAKER.(4) Pursuant to the ized, by unanimous consent, authority granted the Speaker on to declare a recess, subject to Thursday, February 25, 1971, the the call of the Chair, to re- Chair declares a recess, subject to the ceive former Members of the call of the Chair, to receive the former Members of the House of Representa- House in the Chamber. tives. On Feb. 25, 1971,(1) the fol- Accordingly (at 12 o’clock and 42 lowing proceedings took place: minutes p.m.), the House stood in recess subject to the call of the Chair. 6. 152 CONG. REC. 6290, 109th Cong. 2d Sess., Apr. 27, 2006. 2. Carl Albert (OK). 7. Jo Bonner (AL). 3. 117 CONG. REC. 5137–41, 92d Cong. 1. 117 CONG. REC. 3834, 92d Cong. 1st 1st Sess. Sess. 4. Carl Albert (OK).

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RECEPTION OF FORMER MEM- nual affair, and on each and every oc- BERS OF THE HOUSE OF REP- casion you will be as welcome in the RESENTATIVES future as you are here today.... The SPEAKER of the House pre- The SPEAKER. The Chair now di- sided. rects the Clerk to call the roll of former The SPEAKER. On behalf of the Members of the House of Representa- Chair and of the Chamber, I consider tives. it a high honor and a distinct personal The Clerk called the roll of former privilege to have the opportunity of Members of the Congress[.]... welcoming so many of our former The SPEAKER. The Chair an- Members and colleagues as may be nounces that 83 former Members of present here for this occasion. We all the House of Representatives have an- pause to welcome them. This is a bi- swered to their names. partisan affair, and in that spirit the The Chair desires to announce now Chair is going to recognize the floor that it will be his purpose to recognize leaders of both parties. for 1 hour for the purpose of control- The Chair now recognizes the distin- ling time the gentleman from Arkan- guished gentleman from Louisiana sas, Mr. Hays, on behalf of the major- (Mr. BOGGS). ity and the gentleman from Minnesota, Mr. [Hale] BOGGS [of Louisiana]. Mr. Judd, on behalf of the minority. Mr. Speaker, this is a happy duty for Before recognizing the gentleman me. Today, we inaugurate a custom from Arkansas, the Chair desires to which I trust will become an annual state that the Chair would like to rec- event of recessing the proceedings of ognize several Members whose names the House in order to extend a warm have been called but, unfortunately, and a friendly welcome back to Mem- they are not all present. However, I bers who have served in this great think it is significant that this is the body.... anniversary of the first meeting of the I hope all our former Members and Congress of the United States, March all of our present Members will equal 4, 1789. that record. In that first Congress, the first per- The SPEAKER. The Chair is now son ever to be elected Speaker was the pleased to recognize the distinguished Honorable Frederick A. Muhlenberg, of minority leader of the House of Rep- Pennsylvania. In 1947, when the resentatives, the distinguished gen- present occupant of the chair came to tleman from Michigan (Mr. GERALD R. the Congress, Frederick A. Muhlenberg FORD). IV, a direct descendant of the original Mr. GERALD R. FORD. Mr. Speak- Speaker, was present. er, I am indeed happy to welcome so The Chair would also, before recog- many friends and former colleagues nizing the gentleman from Arkansas, back to the Chamber. We hope and Mr. Hays, to call to the chair to rep- trust, as the gentleman from Lou- resent from the chair former Members, isiana, the distinguished majority lead- a very distinguished former Member, er, has said, that this will be an an- the Honorable Colgate Darden, not

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only a former Member of the House former President on his birthday but a former Governor of the great through the adoption of a con- State of Virginia and a former presi- ( ) dent of the University of Virginia. gratulatory resolution 1 consid- The Chair now recognizes for 1 hour ered by unanimous consent or the gentleman from Arkansas, Mr. under suspension of the rules. HAYS.... The House has also extended The SPEAKER. The time of the gentleman has expired. birthday wishes to Speakers of the The Chair wishes to reiterate his House,(2) Members,(3) and the Par- own gratitude at the response our invi- liamentarian.(4) tation has had from those of you who have come here and participated and f lent your presence to this occasion. It has been a memorable one. We will ex- Presidential Birthdays pect to repeat it next year.

f § 18.1 Form of resolution extending the congratulations AFTER RECESS of the House to the President The recess having expired, the on his birthday. House was called to order by the (1) Speaker at 2 o’clock and 33 minutes On Jan. 30, 1934, the House p.m. adopted a resolution congratu- lating the President on his birth- f day. The proceedings were as fol- PRINTING OF PROCEEDINGS lows: HAD DURING RECESS AND PERMISSION TO REVISE 1. See § 18.1, infra. Mr. BOGGS. Mr. Speaker, I ask 2. See § 18.2, infra. unanimous consent that the pro- 3. See § 18.3, infra. ceedings had during the recess be 4. See § 18.4, infra. printed in the RECORD and that all 1. 78 CONG. REC. 1636, 73d Cong. 2d speakers have the privilege of revising their remarks. Sess. The SPEAKER. Is there objection to See also, e.g., 151 CONG. REC. the request of the gentleman from Lou- 17162–64, 109th Cong. 1st Sess., isiana? July 25, 2005 (H. Res. 329, honoring There was no objection. former President William Jefferson Clinton on the occasion of his 59th birthday); 150 CONG. REC. 21196–99, 108th Cong. 2d Sess., Oct. 6, 2004 § 18. Birthday Felicita- (H. Res. 798, honoring former Presi- tions dent James Earl Carter on the occasion of his 80th birthday); 150 CONG. The House has often extended REC. 15104–106, 108th Cong. 2d formal greetings to a President or Sess., July 12, 2004 (H. Res. 702, 228

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Mr. [Riley J.] WILSON [of Lou- HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MR. SPEAKER isiana]. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent for the present consideration of (Mr. GERALD R. FORD asked and the resolution which I send to the desk and ask to have read. was given permission to address the (2) The SPEAKER. Is there objection? House for 1 minute and to revise and There was no objection. The Clerk read as follows: extend his remarks.) House Resolution 246 Mr. GERALD R. FORD [of Michi- Resolved, That the House of Rep- gan]. Mr. Speaker, I take this time for resentatives extends its congratulations to the President of the United the purpose of joining with the distin- States, Franklin D. Roosevelt, upon his fifty-second birthday, with assur- guished majority leader in extending to ance of appreciation for his aggres- (2) sive action and service to our coun- the distinguished Speaker our very try, and joins the Nation in best best wishes on his birthday anniver- wishes for continued health, happiness, and accomplishments. sary. [Applause.] The resolution was agreed to. Members’ Birthdays Speakers’ Birthdays § 18.3 Consideration by unani- § 18.2 The Minority Leaders mous consent of a resolution joined in extending best honoring the House’s eldest wishes to the Speaker on the statesman on his 88th birth- occasion of his birthday. day. On May 10, 1971,(1) the following proceedings occurred: See also 133 CONG. REC. 37089, 100th Cong. 1st Sess., Dec. 21, 1987 honoring former President Gerald R. Ford on his 91st birthday); and 149 (tribute to Speaker James C. Wright, CONG. REC. 2720–23, 108th Cong. Jr. [TX] on his 65th birthday); and 1st Sess., Feb. 11, 2003 (H.J. Res. 19, recognizing the 92d birthday of 101 CONG. REC. 129–131, 84th Cong. former President Ronald Wilson 1st Sess., Jan. 6, 1955 (remarks of Reagan). 2. Joseph W. Byrns (TN). Members honoring Speaker Sam 1. 117 CONG. REC. 14144, 92d Cong. 1st Rayburn [TX] on his birthday). Sess. 2. Carl Albert (OK).

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On Sept. 8, 1988,(1) the House lature, the United States Senate, (2) and the United States House of Rep- paid tribute to Rep. Pepper, as resentatives; follows: Whereas Claude Denson Pepper has played an essential role in the TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE formulation and development of poli- CLAUDE DENSON PEPPER ON cies and programs to protect the HIS 88TH BIRTHDAY health, rights, economic security, Mr. [Richard A.] GEPHARDT [of and dignity of our Nation’s elderly; Whereas Claude Denson Pepper Missouri]. Mr. Speaker, I call up the has been the principal author of key resolution (H. Res. 530) to recognize legislation addressing issues ranging CLAUDE DENSON PEPPER, on the occa- from the Lend-Lease plan, to the es- sion of his 88th birthday, for the con- tablishment of the National Insti- tributions that he has made to the tutes of Health, to the elimination of quality of life of all Ameicans [sic], and the mandatory retirement age; ask unanimous consent for its imme- Whereas Claude Denson Pepper diate consideration. celebrates his 88th birthday on Sep- tember 8, 1988; and (3) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Whereas the dedication, commit- Clerk will report the resolution. ment, and energy of Claude Denson The Clerk read as follows: Pepper stand as an inspiration to people of all ages; Now, therefore, be H. RES. 530 it Whereas Claude Denson Pepper Resolved, That the House of Rep- has served in public office for a pe- resentatives of the United States, on riod spanning almost sixty years, in- the occasion of his 88th birthday, cluding service in the Florida Legis- commends and acknowledges Claude Denson Pepper for his continuing contributions to the quality of life of 1. 134 CONG. REC. 22930, 22931, 100th all Americans. Cong. 2d Sess. See also 109 CONG. REC. 22018– The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. 21, 88th Cong. 1st Sess., Nov. 18, FOLEY). Is there objection to the re- 1963 (tribute to Rep. Carl Vinson quest of the gentleman from Missouri? [GA] on his 80th birthday); 109 There was no objection. CONG. REC. 15561, 88th Cong. 1st The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Sess., Aug. 22, 1963 (tribute to Rep. gentleman from Missouri [Mr. GEP- HARDT] is recognized for 1 hour. Charles A. Halleck [IN] on his birth- Mr. GEPHARDT. Mr. Speaker, I day); 109 CONG. REC. 9182–90, 88th want to offer this resolution today on Cong. 1st Sess., May 23, 1963 (trib- behalf of the gentleman from Wash- ute to Rep. Francis E. Walter [PA] ington [Mr. FOLEY], the gentleman on the occasion of his 69th birthday); from California [Mr. COELHO], the gen- and 93 CONG. REC. 3120, 80th Cong. tlewoman from Ohio [Ms. OAKAR], and 1st Sess., Apr. 3, 1947 (honoring the gentleman from Illinois [Mr. Rep. Adolph J. Sabath [IL] on his MICHEL], and many other Members of 81st birthday). the House who wish today to extend 2. Claude Pepper (FL). their heartiest congratulations to our 3. Thomas S. Foley (WA). senior Member of the House and one of

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our most beloved Members of the birthday of the great Parliamentarian, House.... Mr. Lew Deschler. It marked the 43d Mr. Speaker, I move the previous year of dedicated service to this body question on the resolution. by this great American whom the The previous question was ordered. Speaker has properly called on many The SPEAKER pro tempore. The occasions the No. 1 Parliamentarian of question is on the resolution. the world. The resolution was agreed to. For 40 years Lew Deschler has sat at the right hand of Speakers of the Parliamentarian House under both political parties. His advice on parliamentary matters, pro- § 18.4 The Majority and Minor- cedural matters, and indeed on sub- ity Leaders took the floor to stantive matters has been indispen- sable to every Speaker and every Mem- congratulate the Parliamen- ber of the House of Representatives. tarian, Lewis Deschler, on This House would not, could not be the his birthday and his 40 years same without Lew Deschler. of service as Parliamen- Mr. Speaker, I take this time, which tarian. is 1 day late because the House was not in session yesterday, to which my (1) On Mar. 4, 1968, the following good friend, our great Parliamentarian, proceedings occurred: many happy returns of the day, and many more of them. BIRTHDAY GREETINGS TO THE PARLIAMENTARIAN, MR. Mr. GERALD R. FORD [of Michi- LEWIS DESCHLER gan]. Mr. Speaker, will the gentleman yield? Mr. [Carl] ALBERT [of Oklahoma]. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent Mr. ALBERT. I am delighted to yield to address the House for 1 minute and to the distinguished minority leader. to revise and extend my remarks. Mr. GERALD R. FORD. Mr. Speak- The SPEAKER.(2) Is there objection er, I appreciate the majority leader to the request of the gentleman from yielding at this time. Oklahoma? We on this side all subscribe to all of Mr. ALBERT. Mr. Speaker, March 4 the generous and richly deserved com- is a historic day in this Nation, be- ments and observations made by the cause for many years it was the day distinguished majority leader con- when new Congresses convened, and cerning our good friend, the Parlia- Presidents were inaugurated. March 3, mentarian, Mr. Lew Deschler. We wish yesterday, Sunday, was also an impor- Lew, as does the majority leader, many tant day to the Members of the House happy years ahead. I am sure that he of Representatives. Yesterday was the will continue helping to assist us in our day-to-day labors here in the 1. 114 CONG. REC. 4919, 90th Cong. 2d House of Representatives. Sess. We all may have some regrets about 2. John W. McCormack (MA). annual birthday anniversaries coming

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and going, but despite that I am cer- observances,(7) including author- tain the future of the Parliamentarian izing the use of the Capitol Ro- will be as bright as it has been in the tunda for a ceremony honoring past, and we will continue to enjoy (8) working with him in the future as we military heroism and the low- have in the past. ering of the flag for missing POWs (9) Mr. ALBERT. Mr. Speaker, I thank and MIAs.

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Medal of Honor § 19. Military Awards; Re- ceptions for Generals § 19.1 Proceedings had at a joint meeting in the House and Astronauts Chamber when the President The House has honored its he- decorated Sgt. Jake W. roes in a variety of ways. The Lindsey, United States Army, House has conducted ceremonies with the Congressional for Congressional Medal of Honor Medal of Honor. recipients(1) and has honored its The Medal of Honor is pre- astronauts with receptions in the sented by the President in the Caucus Room(2) and in the House name of Congress and is the high- Chamber.(3) Various generals have est military honor that can be be- been received by the House and stowed upon an individual serving allowed to address the Cham- in the Armed Services of the ber.(4) The House has conferred United States. The joint resolu- honorary veteran status to an tion authorizing the presentation actor who inspired troops(5) and of ‘‘medals of honor’’ for Army per- has commemorated the 50th anni- sonnel was signed by President (1) versary of the Department of Vet- Lincoln on July 14, 1862. ( ) erans’ Affairs. 6 The House also 7. See §§ 19.10–19.17, infra. has conducted several war-related 8. See § 19.12, infra. 9. See § 19.13, infra. 1. See § 19.1, infra. 1. Senate joint resolution of July 12, 2. See § 19.3, infra. 1862, 12 Stat. 623, 624. That joint 3. See § 19.2, infra. resolution reads, in part, that ‘‘the 4. See §§ 19.4–19.7, infra. See also 5 President of the United States be, Hinds’ Precedents §§ 7076–7088 for and he is hereby, authorized to cause receptions of eminent soldiers. two thousand ‘‘medals of honor’’ to 5. See § 19.8, infra. be prepared with suitable emblem- 6. See § 19.9, infra. atic devices, and to direct that the

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On May 18, 1945,(2) Mr. Joseph Mr. [John W.] McCORMACK [of Massachusetts]. On Monday it is the W. Martin, Jr., of Massachusetts, intention to hold a joint meeting of the addressed the House for one Congress, which meeting will probably minute by unanimous consent to be held in the House at 1 o’clock, in announce a forthcoming ceremony connection with conferring the Con- gressional Medal on the one-hundredth honoring a Congressional Medal member of our armed forces to receive of Honor recipient and to obtain it. In the event of such a joint meeting, unanimous consent for a recess the President of the United States will be present. for a joint meeting. Mr. MARTIN of Massachusetts. It is generally the custom, when we confer PROGRAM FOR NEXT WEEK Congressional Medals, to have it done Mr. MARTIN of Massachusetts. Mr. by the President in an exercise like Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to this? address the House for 1 minute. Mr. McCORMACK. No; I do not think that it is the custom. The SPEAKER.(3) Is there objection Mr. MARTIN of Massachusetts. I do to the request of the gentleman from not know how these medals have been Massachusetts? awarded in the past. Has it ever been There was no objection. customary for the President to be here Mr. MARTIN of Massachusetts. Mr. and do it? Speaker, I take this time to inquire of Mr. McCORMACK. No. That is my the majority leader what the program understanding. This is based on the for next week will be. fact that this is the one-hundredth member of our armed forces who has received it. same be presented, in the name of Mr. MARTIN of Massachusetts. The the Congress, to such non-commis- one-hundredth in this particular war? sioned officers and privates as shall Mr. McCORMACK. Yes. It is felt most distinguish themselves by their that the occasion would justify a joint gallantry in action, and other sol- meeting for that purpose. Of course, dier-like qualities, during the the honor that will be conferred upon present insurrection.’’ The correct this man directly will inure indirectly title of the award is the Medal of to every man who has received the Congressional Medal of Honor. Honor. Because the U.S. President Mr. MARTIN of Massachusetts. It presents the medal in the name of will probably be difficult to make the the United States Congress, it is other 99 think so. sometimes called the Congressional Mr. McCORMACK. That is probably Medal of Honor. The latter title is so, but I am sure they will appreciate typically connected only with the the situation. Congressional Medal of Honor Soci- In the Senate on May 21, ety, the organization that represents 1945,(4) the date set for the meet- those who have earned the medal. ing, the Senate Majority Leader 2. 91 CONG. REC. 4755, 4756, 79th Cong. 1st Sess. 4. 91 CONG. REC. 4787, 79th Cong. 1st 3. Sam Rayburn (TX). Sess.

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announced the informal invitation that it be in order for the Speaker of the House for the Senate to at- to declare a recess subject to the tend the ceremony: call of the Chair. The proceedings were as follows: JOINT MEETING OF THE TWO HOUSES — PRESENTATION OF CON- RECESS GRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR BY THE PRESIDENT Mr. McCORMACK. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that it be in Mr. [Alben W.] BARKLEY [of Ken- order for the Speaker to declare a re- tucky]. Mr. President, at 1 o’clock the cess at any time during the day, sub- President of the United States will be ject to the call of the Chair. in the Hall of the House of Representa- The SPEAKER. Is there objection to tives, where he is to present the Con- the request of the gentleman from gressional Medal of Honor to the one Massachusetts? hundredth American infantryman to There was no objection. receive it. The Senate has been invited The SPEAKER. The Chair declares informally by the House of Representa- the House in recess until 2 o’clock this tives to attend the ceremony. My infor- afternoon. mation is that it will be very brief. Accordingly (at 12 o’clock and 8 min- Following the proceedings in the utes p. m.) the House stood in recess House, the Senate will return to its until 2 o’clock. Chamber.... Following the ceremony in the House JOINT SESSION OF THE HOUSE AND of Representatives Chamber, I hope SENATE the Members of the Senate will not re- At 12 o’clock and 52 minutes p.m., turn to the Senate until the President the Doorkeeper announced the Presi- pro tempore has been able to leave the dent pro tempore and the Members of rostrum in the Hall of the House and the United States Senate. head the procession back to this Cham- The Senate, preceded by the Presi- ber, and that Senators will march back dent pro tempore and its Secretary and in a body, rather than straggle along, Sergeant at Arms, entered the Hall of as has sometimes occurred in the past. the House. It is more in keeping with the dignity The President pro tempore of the of the Senate, as I am sure all of us re- Senate(6) took the chair at the right of alize, to have Senators return in a the Speaker, and the Members of the body in an orderly way. Senate took the seats reserved for It is desired that we depart from this them. Chamber at a quarter to one, in order The SPEAKER. On the part of the to arrive at the Hall of the House of House, the Chair appoints the fol- Representatives at the proper time. lowing members of the committee to escort the President of the United ( ) In the House on that date, 5 States into the Chamber: The gen- unanimous consent was granted tleman from Massachusetts [Mr.

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MCCORMACK]; the gentleman from The SPEAKER. The Chair presents Mississippi [Mr. COLMER], and the gen- the Chief of Staff, the General of the tleman from Massachusetts [Mr. MAR- Armies, George C. Marshall. TIN]. General MARSHALL. I will read the The PRESIDENT pro tempore of the citation: ( ) Senate. 7 On the part of the Senate, Technical Sgt. Jake W. Lindsey, the Chair appoints as members of the Sixteenth Infantry, led a platoon re- committee to escort the President of duced to 6 of its original strength of the United States into the Chamber: 40 in the attack on an enemy position near Hamich, Germany, on the The Senator from Kentucky [Mr. BAR- 16th of November, 1944.... KLEY], the Senator from Maine [Mr. In his fearlessness, inspiring cour- WHITE], and the Senator from Utah age, and superb leadership, Sergeant [Mr. THOMAS]. Lindsey carried on a brilliant de- At 12 o’clock and 57 minutes p. m., fense of his platoon’s hardwon ground, securing the position and in- the Doorkeeper announced the Cabinet flicting heavy casualties on the nu- of the President of the United States. merically superior enemy. At 1 o’clock and 1 minute p. m., the Doorkeeper announced the Chief of [Applause, the Members standing during reading of citation.] Staff, Gen. George C. Marshall, and Technical Sgt. Jake William Lindsey, Thereupon the President of the United States bestowed the Congres- of Lucedale, Miss. sional Medal of Honor on Technical General Marshall and Sergeant Sgt. Jake William Lindsey. Lindsey were escorted to the Clerk’s The PRESIDENT of the United desk. States. Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, At 1 o’clock and 3 minutes p. m., the Members of the Congress, we are as- Doorkeeper announced the President of sembled here today to confer the Na- the United States. tion’s highest decoration on a young The President of the United States, American soldier. It so happens that escorted by the committee of Senators Technical Sgt. Jake W. Lindsey, of and Representatives, entered the Hall Lucedale, Miss., is the one hundredth of the House of Representatives and infantryman to receive the Medal of stood at the Clerk’s desk. Honor in this war for bravery above and beyond the call of duty. Through 7. Parliamentarian’s Note: The forma- him we pay a grateful Nation’s tribute tion at the Clerk’s desk in front of to the courage of all our fighting the Speaker, facing Members of the men.... House: the Chief of Staff, Sgt. It is with gratitude and pride that as Lindsey, the President, and a Presi- President of the United States, and in dential aide. After the decoration, the name of Congress, I have pre- the Chief of Staff, Sgt. Lindsey, and sented the Medal of Honor to Technical the President’s aide left the rostrum Sgt. Jake W. Lindsey. [Applause.] and took seats provided for them. At 1 o’clock and 13 minutes p. m., The President then addressed the the President retired from the Hall of joint meeting. the House of Representatives.

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At 1 o’clock and 14 minutes p. m., recess for the purpose of receiving the the members of the President’s Cabinet Gemini 4 astronauts, Maj. James A. retired from the Hall of the House of DeWitt, U.S. Air Force, and Maj. Ed- Representatives. ward H. White, U.S. Air Force. The SPEAKER.(2) Is there any objec- At 1 o’clock and 14 1⁄2 minutes p. m., the Chief of Staff, Gen. George C. Mar- tion to the request of the gentleman from Oklahoma? shall, and Technical Sgt. Jake William There was no objection. Lindsey retired from the Hall of the House of Representatives. On June 17, 1965,(3) Mr. Gerald At 1 o’clock and 15 minutes p. m., R. Ford, of Michigan, asked for the Speaker announced that the joint clarification as to procedure re- session was dissolved. lated to the reception for the Thereupon, the President pro tem- Gemini IV astronauts: pore of the Senate and the Members of Mr. GERALD R. FORD. Mr. Speak- the Senate returned to their Chamber. er, will the gentleman from Oklahoma AFTER RECESS tell the House what the plans are for today, as far as taking a recess and re- The recess having expired, the convening are concerned? House was called to order by the Mr. [Carl] ALBERT [of Oklahoma]. Speaker at 2 o’clock p. m. Yes; we hope to dispose of the con- The SPEAKER. Without objection, ference report on the excise bill and the proceedings had during the recess another bill which the gentleman from Arkansas advised yesterday would be will be printed in the RECORD, and the called up today under a unanimous President’s message will be referred to consent request. The House will recess the Committee on Military Affairs and shortly thereafter. We expect the astro- ordered printed. nauts here on the floor about 2:30 this There was no objection. afternoon....

Receptions for Astronauts f RECEPTION OF THE ‘‘GEMINI 4’’ § 19.2 The House stood in re- ASTRONAUTS cess to receive the Gemini IV At 2:57 o’clock p.m., the Doorkeeper astronauts in the House of the House of Representatives, the Chamber. 2. John W. McCormack (MA). On June 16, 1965,(1) the fol- 3. 111 CONG. REC. 13957, 89th Cong. lowing occurred: 1st Sess. See also 111 CONG. REC. Mr. [Carl] ALBERT [of Oklahoma]. 23648, 23649, 89th Cong. 1st Sess., Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent Sept. 14, 1965, when the House that it may be in order at any time on stood in recess to receive the Gemini Thursday for the Speaker to declare a 5 astronauts; and 117 CONG. REC. 4580, 4581, 92d Cong. 1st Sess., 1. 111 CONG. REC. 13774, 89th Cong. Mar. 2, 1971, for a reception for the 1st Sess. Apollo 14 astronauts.

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Honorable William M. Miller, escorted The SPEAKER. It is again my per- into the House Chamber the families of sonal pleasure and great honor to the Gemini 4 astronauts. present for remarks these two distin- At 2:58 o’clock p.m., the Speaker of guished gentlemen. The first one whom the House of Representatives called I shall present to my colleagues in the the membership to order. House, taking them in order of their names in relation to the alphabet, is The Gemini 4 astronauts, Maj. Maj. — lieutenant colonel nominee — James A. McDivitt and Maj. Edward James A. McDivitt. H. White, entered the Hall of the [Applause, Members rising.] House of Representatives at 3 o’clock Major McDIVITT. Mr. Speaker, and p.m., preceded by Sergeant at Arms Members of Congress, I am absolutely Zeake W. Johnson, Jr., and escorted to overwhelmed at being here today.... the Speaker’s rostrum by the Honor- The SPEAKER. It is also my per- able William M. Miller, Doorkeeper, sonal pleasure and great honor to Vice President HUMPREY, the Honor- present to you the other distinguished able CARL ALBERT, the Honorable GER- guest of the House — and we welcome ALD R. FORD, the Honorable HALE you both with hospitality, warmth, and BOGGS, the Honorable LESLIE C. friendship — the distinguished Amer- ARENDS, the Honorable GEORGE P. ican, Maj. — lieutenant colonel nomi- MILLER, and the Honorable JAMES G. nee — Edward H. White. FULTON. [Applause, Members and guests ris- [Applause, Members rising.] ing.] Astronaut White was seated to the Maj. EDWARD H. WHITE. Mr. left of the Speaker and Astronaut Speaker, leaders of the United States McDivitt to the right of the Speaker. of America, friends, I knew that when [Applause, Members rising.] I got up here I would have the feeling that I could not even see over this ros- The SPEAKER. Members of the trum, I feel so humble and so small House, we have had many distin- today.... guished visitors to this historic Cham- [Applause, Members rising.] ber but there are no two gentleman The SPEAKER. The Sergeant at who are more distinguished or more Arms will escort the distinguished visi- welcome here than the two gentlemen tors to the well of the House so that whom we have with us today. the Members of the House may have It is a personal pleasure and a great an opportunity of meeting and shaking honor for me to present to you two hands with them. brave Americans who have in a most The Doorkeeper and the Sergeant at notable manner added glory and pres- Arms escorted the two astronauts to tige to explorations in space, and to the well of the House, and their wives our country’s history, the Gemini 4 as- joined them. tronauts, Maj. — lieutenant colonel The Members of the House greeted nominee — James A. McDivitt, and the astronauts and their wives. Maj. — lieutenant colonel nominee — The SPEAKER. The committee of es- Edward H. White. cort will conduct the distinguished visi- [Applause, Members rising.] tors from the Chamber.

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The recess having expired, the ception in the caucus room of the Can- House was called to order by the non Office Building tomorrow after- Speaker at 3 o’clock and 40 minutes noon at 5 o’clock, for the two astro- p.m. nauts who have just so successfully Mr. ALBERT. Mr. Speaker, I ask flown through outer space. unanimous consent that the pro- The two astronauts, Virgil Grissom ceedings had during the recess of the and John Young, will be there. House may be printed in the RECORD. Unfortunately, we must limit the in- The SPEAKER. Without objection, it vitation to Members of the Congress is so ordered. and their immediate families. Con- There was no objection. sequently, we cannot allow the members of the congressional staffs to at- § 19.3 A reception in the Cau- tend because there are so many people who want to see the astronauts that I cus Room for astronauts am afraid Members of Congress Grissom and Young was an- wouldn’t have that opportunity. nounced to the House by the I urge you to be present. I know Chairman of the Committee there will be business on the floor but on Science and Astronau- we are going to try to arrange it so that we can get off the floor in time to (1) tics. see these men who have made such a On Mar. 25, 1965,(2) George P. great contribution to space science and Miller, of California, Chairman of to the honor and dignity of our country. the Committee on Science and As- ( ) tronautics, announced a forth- On Mar. 26, 1965, 3 Speaker coming reception: John W. McCormack, of Massa- chusetts, during debate in the Mr. MILLER. Mr. Speaker, on behalf Committee of the Whole, informed of the Speaker, I wish to extend to all Members an invitation to attend a re- the House of plans to recess brief- ly so that Members might meet 1. Parliamentarian’s Note: Astronauts the astronauts in the Caucus Virgil I. Grissom and John W. Young Room of the Cannon House Office were the first U.S. space team to Building.(4) orbit the earth in a two-man capsule. The flight took place on Tuesday, 3. Id. at pp. 6109, 6112. Mar. 22, 1965. The astronauts were 4. Rule IV clause 1, House Rules and honored by the President at a White Manual, § 677 (2007), states: ‘‘The House ceremony on Mar. 26, 1965. Hall of the House shall be used only They attended a lunch on the Senate for the legislative business of the side of the Capitol and then returned House and for the caucus and con- for the reception on the House side ference meetings of its Members, ex- at 5 o’clock p.m. cept when the House agrees to take 2. 111 CONG. REC. 5957, 5958, 89th part in any ceremonies to be ob- Cong. 1st Sess. served therein. The Speaker may not

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Mr. GERALD R. FORD [of Michi- The SPEAKER. Is there objection to gan]. Mr. Chairman, a parliamentary the request of the gentleman from inquiry. Oklahoma? The CHAIRMAN.(5) The gentleman There was no objection. will state his parliamentary inquiry. f Mr. GERALD R. FORD. I note that the Speaker is in the well of the RECESS House. Would he give us the benefit of his information concerning plans for The SPEAKER. The House will the Members of the House to visit with stand in recess subject to the call of the astronauts? the Chair. The bells will be rung 15 Mr. McCORMACK. I am very glad minutes before reconvening. the gentleman propounded his ques- Accordingly (at 4 o’clock and 45 min- tion in the parliamentary inquiry. utes p.m.), the House stood in recess It is my hope that the Committee of subject to the call of the Chair. the Whole will rise within the next 15 or 20 minutes. Then, in the House, a f unanimous-consent request will be AFTER RECESS made to authorize the Speaker to declare a recess in order that the Mem- The recess having expired, the bers and their dear ones can attend House was called to order by the the reception for the two astronauts. Speaker at 6 o’clock and 9 minutes After that we will come back, and the p.m. House will go back into the Committee of the Whole for the further consider- Receptions for Generals ation of this bill.... Mr. [Adam C.] POWELL [of New § 19.4 Proceedings had during York]. Mr. Chairman, I move that the recess of the House for a Committee do now rise. House ceremony to welcome The motion was agreed to.... General H. Norman f Schwarzkopf. ( ) SPEAKER EMPOWERED TO On May 7, 1991, 1 the following DECLARE RECESS occurred: Mr. [Carl] ALBERT [of Oklahoma]. Mrs. (Patricia) SCHROEDER [of Col- Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent orado]. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous that the Speaker may declare a recess consent that it may be in order on subject to the call of the Chair. Wednesday May 8, for the Speaker to declare a recess, subject to the call of entertain a motion for the suspen- the Chair, for the purpose of wel- sion of this clause.’’ coming Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf, As to the use of House facilities generally, see Ch. 4, supra. 1. 137 CONG. REC. 9955, 102d Cong. 5. Richard Bolling (MO). 1st. Sess.

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commander in chief, U.S. General gentleman from Wisconsin, Mr. ASPIN; Command. the gentleman from Alabama, Mr. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. DICKINSON; the gentleman from Penn- MAZZOLI).(2) Is there objection to the sylvania, Mr. MURTHA; the gentleman request of the gentlewoman from Colo- from Florida, Mr. YOUNG; the gen- rado? tleman from Florida, Mr. GIBBONS; and There was no objection. the gentleman from California, Mr. FAZIO. (3) On May 8, 1991, the Speak- ‘‘My Country’’ was presented by the er(4) presided over a reception in U.S. Army band, led by Co. L. Bryan the House Chamber. The pro- Shelburne, Jr. ceedings were as follows: The Doorkeeper, the Honorable James T. Molloy, announced Gen. H. RECEPTION OF GEN. H. NORMAN Norman Schwarzkopf, who entered the SCHWARZKOPF BY THE Hall of the House of Representatives HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES accompanied by the escort committee, The SPEAKER. The Chair appoints and was seated at the desk in front of the following Members to welcome the Speaker’s rostrum. Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf into the The SPEAKER. The Chair wants to Chamber: welcome everyone in the Chamber on The gentleman from Missouri, Mr. this special occasion. GEPHARDT; the gentleman from Penn- We are honored to have with us sylvania, Mr. GRAY; the gentleman today representatives from the armed from Michigan, Mr. BONIOR, the gen- services who distinguished themselves tleman from Maryland, Mr. HOYER; in service in the Persian Gulf during the gentleman from Illinois, Mr. Operation Desert Storm. MICHEL; the gentleman from Georgia, Would they please rise so they may Mr. GINGRICH; the gentleman from be recognized. California, Mr. LEWIS; the gentleman (Applause, the Members rising.) from Oklahoma, Mr. EDWARDS; the The SPEAKER. We are also very gentleman from Mississippi, Mr. WHIT- honored to have with us in the Presi- TEN; the gentleman from Pennsylvania, dent’s gallery, the wife of General Mr. MCDADE; the gentleman from Schwarzkopf, Brenda Schwarzkopf. Florida, Mr. FASCELL; the gentleman (Applause, the Members rising.) from Michigan, Mr. BROOMFIELD; the The SPEAKER. We are pleased to gentleman from Indiana, Mr. HAM- welcome Senator MITCHELL, majority ILTON; the gentleman from New York, leader of the U.S. Senate, and Mem- Mr. SOLARZ; the gentleman from Mis- bers of the U.S. Senate. sissippi, Mr. MONTGOMERY; the gen- We are also pleased to welcome to tleman from Arizona, Mr. STUMP; the the Chamber His Excellency Shaikh Saud Nasir Al-Sabah, Ambassador of 2. Romano Mazzoli (KY). the State of Kuwait. 3. 137 CONG. REC. 10243, 10244, 102d (Applause.) Cong. 1st Sess. The SPEAKER. Members of the Con- 4. Thomas S. Foley (WA). gress, it is my great privilege and I

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deem it a high honor and personal by General William West- pleasure to present to you a man who moreland, Commander, U.S. has made every American proud of our Military Assistance Com- great country, Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf, commander in chief of mand, Vietnam. the U.S. Central Command and one of On Apr. 28, 1967,(1) the Gov- the great heroes of Operation Desert ernors of the States were invited Storm. to attend the joint meeting to hear (Applause, the Members rising.) a report by the General. The pro- General SCHWARZKOPF. Mr. ceedings were as follows: Speaker, Members of Congress and distinguished guests, it is a great day JOINT MEETING OF THE HOUSE AND SENATE TO HEAR AN AD- to be a soldier, and it is a great day to DRESS BY GEN. WILLIAM C. be an American. WESTMORELAND, COM- I want to thank you for the singular MANDER, U.S. MILITARY AS- distinction of being allowed to speak to SISTANCE COMMAND, VIET- the special session of the Congress of NAM the United States of America.... The SPEAKER of the House pre- (Applause, the Members rising.) sided. The U.S. Army Band presented a The Doorkeeper, Hon. William M. Miller, announced the Vice President medley of marches. and Members of the U.S. Senate, who Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf, ac- entered the Hall of the House of Rep- companied by the escort committee, re- resentatives, the Vice President taking tired from the Chamber. the chair at the right of the Speaker, The honored guests retired from the and the Members of the Senate the Chamber. seats reserved for them. The SPEAKER.(2) The Chair ap- At 11 o’clock and 58 minutes a.m., points as members of the committee on the reception honoring Gen. H. Nor- the part of the House to escort our dis- man Schwarzkopf was concluded. tinguished visitor into the Chamber The SPEAKER. The House will re- the gentleman from Oklahoma, Mr. main in recess until 12:15 p.m. ALBERT; the gentleman from Lou- isiana, Mr. BOGGS; the gentleman from f New York, Mr. CELLER; the gentleman from South Carolina, Mr. RIVERS; the b 1215 gentleman from Michigan, Mr. GERALD R. FORD; the gentleman from Illinois, AFTER RECESS Mr. ARENDS; and the gentleman from South Carolina, Mr. WATSON. The recess having expired, the The VICE PRESIDENT.(3) The Chair House was called to order by the appoints as members of the committee Speaker pro tempore [Mr. HOYER] at 12 o’clock and 15 minutes p.m. 1. 113 CONG. REC. 11153–55, 90th Cong. 1st Sess. § 19.5 Proceedings of a joint 2. John W. McCormack (MA). meeting to hear an address 3. Hubert H. Humphrey (MN). 241

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of escort on the part of the Senate the [Applause, the Members rising.] Senator from Louisiana, Mr. LONG; the The SPEAKER. Members of the Con- Senator from West Virginia, Mr. BYRD; gress, I have the great pleasure and the Senator from Georgia, Mr. RUS- high privilege of presenting to you SELL; the Senator from South Carolina, Gen. William C. Westmoreland, U.S. Mr. HOLLINGS; the Senator from Cali- Army, Commander, the U.S. Military fornia Mr. KUCHEL; the Senator from Assistance Command, Vietnam. Iowa, Mr. HICKENLOOPER; the Senator ADDRESS BY GEN. WILLIAM C. WEST- from North Dakota, Mr. YOUNG; the MORELAND, U.S. ARMY, COM- Senator from Maine, Mrs. SMITH; and MANDER, U.S. MILITARY ASSISTANCE the Senator from South Carolina, Mr. COMMAND, VIETNAM THURMOND. The Doorkeeper announced the Gov- General WESTMORELAND. Mr. ernors of the several States of the President, Mr. Speaker, Members of Union. Congress: The Governors of the several States I am deeply honored to address the of the Union entered the Hall of the Congress of the United States. I stand in the shadow of military men who House of Representatives and took the have been here before me, but none of seats reserved for them. them could have more pride than is The Doorkeeper announced the Am- mine in representing the gallant Amer- ´ bassadors, Ministers, and Charges d’Af- ican fighting men in Vietnam faires of foreign governments. today.... The Ambassadors, Ministers and [Applause, the Members rising.] Charge´s d’Affaires of foreign govern- At 12 o’clock and 59 minutes p.m., ments entered the Hall of the House of General Westmoreland, accompanied Representatives and took the seats re- by the escort committee, retired from served for them. the Hall of the House of Representa- The Doorkeeper announced the Cabi- tives.... net of the President of the United The SPEAKER. The purposes of the States. joint meeting having been completed, The members of the Cabinet of the the Chair declares the joint meeting of President of the United States entered the two Houses now dissolved. the Hall of the House of Representa- Accordingly, at 1 o’clock and 4 min- tives and took the seats reserved for utes p.m., the joint meeting of the two them in front of the Speaker’s rostrum. Houses was dissolved. At 12 o’clock and 31 minutes p.m., The Members of the Senate retired the Doorkeeper announced Gen. Wil- to their Chamber. liam C. Westmoreland, Commander, the U.S. Military Assistance Com- f mand, Vietnam. Gen. William C. Westmoreland, es- AFTER RECESS corted by the committee of Senators The recess having expired, the and Representatives, entered the Hall House was called to order by the of the House of Representatives, and Speaker at 1 o’clock and 5 minutes stood at the Clerk’s desk. p.m.

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PROCEEDINGS HAD DURING The Senate, preceded by the Vice RECESS TO BE PRINTED President and its Secretary and Ser- Mr. [Carl] ALBERT [of Oklahoma]. geant at Arms, entered the Hall of the Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent House of Representatives. that the proceedings had during the re- The VICE PRESIDENT took the cess be printed in the RECORD. chair at the right of the Speaker and The SPEAKER. Is there objection to the Members of the Senate took the the request of the gentleman from seats reserved for them. Oklahoma? The SPEAKER. On the part of the House the Chair appoints as members There was no objection. of the committee to escort our distin- § 19.6 The House held a Joint guished visitor into the Chamber, the gentleman from Massachusetts, Mr. Meeting in the House Cham- MCCORMACK; the gentleman from Mas- ber to hear an address by sachusetts, Mr. MARTIN; the gentleman General Matthew B. from Louisiana, Mr. BROOKS; and the Ridgway. gentleman from Missouri, Mr. SHORT. The VICE PRESIDENT.(3) On the (1) On May 22, 1952, the Speak- part of the Senate the Chair appoints er(2) presided over a joint meeting as members of the committee of escort in the House Chamber to receive the Senator from Arizona, Mr. MCFAR- General Ridgway, who had just LAND; the Senator from Texas, Mr. been relieved of command of the CONNALLY, the Senator from Texas, Mr. JOHNSON; the Senator from New troops in Japan and Korea and Hampshire, Mr. BRIDGES; and the Sen- was on his way to relieve General ator from New Jersey, Mr. SMITH. Eisenhower, Supreme Commander The Doorkeeper announced the Am- of the Allied Powers in Europe: bassadors, Ministers and Charge´s d’Af- faires of foreign governments who en- JOINT MEETING OF THE HOUSE tered the Hall of the House of Rep- AND SENATE TO HEAR AN AD- resentatives and took the seats re- DRESS BY GEN. MATTHEW B. RIDGWAY served for them. The Doorkeeper announced the The SPEAKER of the House of Rep- members of the President’s Cabinet, resentatives presided. who entered the Hall of the House of At 12 o’clock and 20 minutes p. m. Representatives and took the seats re- the Members were called to order by served for them. the Speaker. At 12 o’clock and 30 minutes p. m. The Doorkeeper announced the Vice the Doorkeeper announced General President and the Members of the Matthew B. Ridgway. United States Senate. General Ridgway, escorted the committee of Senators and Representa- 1. 98 CONG. REC. 5812–15, 82d Cong. tives, entered the Hall of the House of 2d. Sess. 2. Sam Rayburn (TX). 3. Alben W. Barkley (KY).

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Representatives and stood at the The Members of the Senate retired Clerk’s desk. [Applause, the Members to their Chamber. rising.] f The SPEAKER. Members of Con- gress, I have the great pleasure and AFTER RECESS the high privilege of presenting to you Gen. Matthew B. Ridgway. [Applause, The recess having expired, the the Members rising.] House was called to order at 1:30 o’clock p. m. f f ADDRESS OF GEN. MATTHEW B. RIDGWAY PRINTING OF PROCEEDINGS DURING THE RECESS General RIDGWAY. Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, distinguished Members of Mr. [Jere] COOPER [of Tennessee]. the Congress, to be here, before the Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent Members of the Congress of my coun- that the proceedings had during the re- try, is the greatest honor. To the Sen- cess today be included in the RECORD. ate and the House of Representatives The SPEAKER. Is there objection to from whence came the invitation, and the request of the gentleman from Ten- to the President who gave his sanction, nessee? I express my profound and respectful There was no objection. thanks.... At 12 o’clock and 55 minutes p. m., § 19.7 The House held a Joint General Ridgway, accompanied by the Meeting in the House Cham- escort committee, retired from the ber to receive General of the Chamber. Army Douglas MacArthur. The Doorkeeper escorted the invited On Apr. 19, 1951,(1) the fol- guests from the Chamber in the following order: lowing proceedings occurred: The Ambassadors, Ministers, and JOINT MEETING IN HOUSE CHAMBER Charge´s d’Affaires of foreign govern- TO RECEIVE GENERAL OF THE ARMY ments. DOUGLAS MACARTHUR The members of the President’s Cab- The Speaker of the House of Rep- inet. resentatives presided.

f At 12:20 p.m., the Doorkeeper announced the Vice President and the JOINT MEETING DISSOLVED Members of the United States Senate. The Senate, preceded by the Vice The SPEAKER. The Chair declares President and its Secretary and Ser- the joint meeting of the two Houses geant at Arms, entered the Hall of the now dissolved. House of Representatives. Thereupon (at 12 o’clock and 58 minutes p. m.) the joint meeting of the two 1. 97 CONG. REC. 4123–25, 82d Cong. Houses of Congress was dissolved. 1st Sess.

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The Vice President took the chair at ADDRESS OF GENERAL OF THE ARMY the right of the Speaker and the Mem- DOUGLAS MACARTHUR bers of the Senate took the seats re- General MACARTHUR. Mr. Presi- served for them. dent, Mr. Speaker, distinguished Mem- The SPEAKER.(2) The Chair ap- bers of the Congress, I stand on this points as members of the committee on rostrum with a sense of deep humility the part of the House to escort our dis- and great pride; humility in the wake tinguished visitor into the Chamber of those great American architects of the gentleman from Massachusetts, our history who have stood here before Mr. MCCORMACK; the gentleman from me; pride in the reflection that this forum of legislative debate represents Massachusetts, Mr. MARTIN; the gen- human liberty in the purest form yet tleman from Georgia, Mr. VINSON; the devised. [Applause.] Here are centered gentleman from Indiana, Mr. the hopes, and aspirations, and faith of HALLECK; and the gentleman from the entire human race.... Louisiana, Mr. BROOKS. I am closing my 52 years of military ( ) The VICE PRESIDENT. 3 On the service [Applause.]... part of the Senate the Chair appoints as members of the committee of escort JOINT MEETING DISSOLVED the junior Senator from Arizona, Mr. The SPEAKER. The joint meeting of MCFARLAND; the senior Senator from the two Houses is now dissolved. Texas, Mr. CONNALLY; the junior Sen- Thereupon (at 1 o’clock and 15 min- ator from Georgia, Mr. RUSSELL; the utes p. m.) the joint meeting of the two junior Senator from Nebraska, Mr. Houses was dissolved. WHERRY; the senior Senator from New Hampshire, Mr. BRIDGES; and the sen- AFTER RECESS ior Senator from Wisconsin, Mr. The recess having expired (at 1 WILEY. o’clock and 15 minutes p. m.), the The Doorkeeper announced General House was called to order by the of the Army Douglas MacArthur. Speaker. General of the Army Douglas Mac- Mr. [John W.] McCORMACK [of Arthur, escorted by the committee of Massachusetts]. Mr. Speaker, I ask Senators and Representatives, entered unanimous consent that the pro- the Hall of the House of Representa- ceedings had during the recess be tives and stood at the Clerk’s desk. printed in the RECORD. [Applause, the Members rising.] The SPEAKER. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from The SPEAKER. Members of the Con- Massachusetts? gress, it is my great pleasure and a There was no objection. distinct privilege to present to you General of the Army Douglas Mac- Arthur. [Applause, the Members ris- Conferral of Honorary Veteran ing.] Status

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Committee on House Over- rotunda of the Capitol is authorized to sight from further consider- be used on October 29, 1997, for a ceremony to honor Leslie Townes (Bob) ation of, and adopted, a Sen- Hope for conferring upon him the sta- ate concurrent resolution au- tus of an honorary veteran of the thorizing the use of the Cap- Armed Forces of the United States. itol Rotunda for a congres- Physical preparations for the conduct sional ceremony to honor of the ceremony shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as Leslie Townes (Bob) Hope by may be prescribed by the Architect of conferring upon him the sta- the Capitol. tus of honorary veteran of The Senate concurrent resolution the Armed Forces of the was concurred in. United States. A motion to reconsider was laid on the table. On Oct. 23, 1997,(1) the following proceedings took place: Commemoration of 75th Anni- Mr. [Robert W.] NEY [of Ohio]. versary of the Department of Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on House Veterans’ Affairs Oversight be discharged from further consideration of the Senate concurrent § 19.9 The House suspended resolution (S. Con. Res. 56) authorizing the rules and adopted a con- the use of the rotunda of the Capitol current resolution author- for a ceremony honoring Leslie Townes (Bob) Hope by conferring upon him the izing the use of the Rotunda status of an honorary veteran of the for a ceremony to commemo- Armed Forces of the United States, rate the 75th anniversary of and ask for its immediate consider- (what is now) the Depart- ation. The Clerk read the title of the Sen- ment of Veterans Affairs. ate concurrent resolution.... On July 10, 2006,(1) the fol- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. lowing proceedings took place: Morella).(2) Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Ohio? Mr. [Vernon J.] EHLERS [of Michi- There was no objection. gan]. Madam Speaker, I move to sus- The Clerk read the Senate concur- pend the rules and agree to the concurrent resolution, as follows: rent resolution (H. Con. Res. 427) permitting the use of the rotunda of the S. Con. Res. 56 Capitol for a ceremony to commemo- Resolved by the Senate (the House of rate the 75th anniversary of the estab- Representatives concurring), That the lishment of the Department of Vet- erans Affairs. 1. 143 CONG. REC. 22806, 22807, 105th Cong. 1st Sess. 1. 152 CONG. REC. 13793–95, 109th 2. Constance A. Morella (MD). Cong. 2d. Sess.

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The Clerk read as follows: the rules were suspended and the concurrent resolution was agreed to. H. Con. Res. 427 A motion to reconsider was laid on Resolved by the House of Rep- the table. resentatives (the Senate concurring), that the rotunda of the Capitol is au- War-Related Observances thorized to be used on July 19, 2006, for a ceremony to commemorate the § 19.10 Proceedings had during 75th anniversary of the establishment of the Department of Veterans a recess of the House for a Affairs. Physical preparations for the joint meeting to close the ceremony shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as the commemoration of the 50th Architect of the Capitol may pre- anniversary of World War II. scribe. On Sept. 29, 1995,(1) the fol- The SPEAKER pro tempore.(2) Pur- lowing proceedings occurred: suant to the rule, the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. EHLERS) and the gen- AUTHORIZING THE SPEAKER TO DECLARE RECESSES AT ANY tleman from New Jersey (Mr. TIME ON WEDNESDAY, OCTO- PALLONE) each will control 20 minutes. BER 11, 1995 The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Michigan. Mr. [Christopher] SHAYS [of Con- necticut]. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- Mr. EHLERS. Madam Speaker, I mous consent that it may be in order yield myself such time as I may con- for the Speaker to declare recesses at sume. any time on Wednesday, October 11, For three-quarters of a century, the 1995, for the purpose of a joint meeting Department of Veterans Affairs has to commemorate the 50th anniversary supported the distinguished men and of World War II. women of our Armed Forces through The SPEAKER pro tempore.(2) Is the many services they offer. Since its there objection to the request of the inception in 1930, the VA has worked gentleman from Connecticut? tirelessly to enhance patient care and There was no objection. veterans benefits, providing excellence On Oct. 11, 1995,(3) the House in service to those who serve our Na- stood in recess subject to the call tion proudly.... of the Chair: Mr. EHLERS. Madam Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. RECESS The SPEAKER pro tempore. The The SPEAKER.(4) Pursuant to the question is on the motion offered by order of the House of Friday, Sep- the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. tember 29, 1995, the House will stand EHLERS) that the House suspend the rules and agree to the concurrent reso- 1. 141 CONG. REC. 26982, 104th Cong. lution, H. Con. Res. 427. 1st Sess. The question was taken; and (two- 2. Terry Everett (AL). thirds having voted in favor thereof) 3. 141 CONG. REC. 27579–84, 104th Cong. 1st Sess. 2. Judith Biggert (IL). 4. Newt Gingrich (GA).

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in recess subject to the call of the Ford, D.D., delivered the . . . Chair. invocation[.]... Accordingly (at 8 o’clock and 3 min- The SPEAKER. It is most appro- utes a.m.), the House stood in recess priate we hold this joint meeting of subject to the call of the Chair. Congress to thank and honor the World War II generation who 50 years f ago fought the most destructive war in b 0900 history and saved the world for freedom. This morning we remember all JOINT MEETING OF THE 104TH who served our Nation, but our focus is CONGRESS TO CLOSE THE on the World War II veteran, their COMMEMORATION OF THE families and those who served on the 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF WORLD WAR II home front.... Mr. Vice President. During the recess the following pro- Vice President GORE.(5) Mr. Speak- ceedings took place in honor of the er, Mr. Leader, Members of Congress, 50th anniversary of World War II, the members of the President’s Cabinet, Speaker of the House presiding. General Shalikashvili and members of The Assistant to the Sergeant at the Joint Chiefs of Staff and all mem- Arms, Kevin Brennan, announced the bers of the Armed Services who are Vice President of the United States gathered here and, most of all, to our and the Members of the U.S. Senate, World War II veterans and to their who entered the Hall of the House of families, on behalf of the U.S. Senate, Representatives, taking the seats reserved for them. I, too, welcome you.... The SPEAKER. The joint meeting to The SPEAKER. Representative close the commemoration of the 50th HENRY J. HYDE enlisted in the U.S. anniversary of World War II will come Navy on Veterans Day, November 11, to order. 1942, and was commissioned an ensign The Assistant to the Sergeant at in the U.S. Navy Reserve in October Arms announced the Joint Armed 1944. He served in the South Pacific, Forces Color Guard. New Guinea, and the Philippines. He The historical colors were carried continued his military career in the into the Chamber; the flag was carried Naval Reserves until 1968, retiring into the Chamber by the color bearer with the rank of commander.... and a guard from each of the branches The SPEAKER. The U.S. Army Cho- of the Armed Forces. rus and the U.S. Coast Guard Band The national anthem was presented will now present ‘‘Songs of the GI.’’ by the U.S. Army Chorus. The U.S. Army Chorus and the U.S. The color guard saluted the Speaker, Coast Guard Band presented ‘‘Songs of faced about, and saluted the House. the GI.’’ [Applause.] The flag was posted, and the Mem- The SPEAKER. Representative G.V. bers and guests were seated. ‘‘SONNY’’ MONTGOMERY is one of the The Chaplain of the U.S. House of Representatives, Rev. James David 5. Albert A. Gore, Jr. (TN).

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veterans’ best friends. He entered During World War II, he also served World War II as an enlisted person, with great distinction. He was a com- was awarded the Bronze Star for valor, bat infantryman in England, France, earned three Battle Stars and attained Belgium, and Germany. Having been the rank of captain by the end of the wounded by machine gun fire, he was war. He was recently awarded the De- discharged as a disabled veteran after partment of Defense Medal for Distin- being awarded the Bronze Star, Purple guished Public Service by Secretary Heart, and four battle stars. Perry because of the success of the At this time, the Honorable Robert Montgomery GI bill in recruiting, re- H. Michel will lead the U.S. Army Cho- tention and readjustment to civilian rus in singing ‘‘God Bless Amer- life. ica.’’... The Chair recognizes and wishes The SPEAKER. The benediction will also to take a moment to express his be given by the Reverend Lloyd John personal feelings that we will all miss Ogilvie, Chaplain of the U.S. Senate. you upon your retirement next year The Chaplain of the Senate, the Rev- and hopes that all will recognize the erend Lloyd John Ogilvie, offered the . . . benediction[.]... Honorable SONNY MONTGOMERY, representative from the state of Mis- The SPEAKER. Members and guests sissippi and ranking minority member will stand for the retirement of the col- of the Committee on Veterans’ Af- ors. fairs.... The colors were retired from the The SPEAKER. It is an honor for me Chamber. to introduce our next speaker. He is a The SPEAKER. At this time, the distinguished World War II veteran Members of the Senate will retire. who was awarded the Medal of Honor The Members of the Senate retired for his uncommon valor, leadership from the Chamber. and inspiration during the bloody bat- The SPEAKER. The purpose for the tle of Guam in July 1944. joint meeting having been fulfilled, the During that battle, Marine Capt. joint meeting is concluded. The House Louis H. Wilson commanded his com- will continue in recess until approximately 11 a.m. pany through some of the Pacific war’s most vicious combat. During several The honored guests retired from the continuous days of battle, he led his Chamber, at 10 o’clock and 16 minutes a.m. The proceedings to close the Com- men, spearheading attacks and repel- memoration of the 50th Anniversary of ling enemy counterattacks.... World War II were concluded. The SPEAKER. The Honorable Rob- ert H. Michel, former Republican lead- f er of the House of Representatives, was elected to the 85th Congress and b 1101 for 36 years served the constituents of AFTER RECESS Peoria, IL, with great distinction until his retirement at the end of the 103d The recess having expired, the Congress. House was called to order by the

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Speaker pro tempore [Mr. SHAYS] at 11 The Clerk read the title of the con- a.m. current resolution.

f b 1650 The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. PRINTING OF PROCEEDINGS (2) HAD DURING RECESS UNSOELD). Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Mis- Mr. [Joe] KNOLLENBERG [of souri? Michigan]. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- Mr. [Bill] BARRETT [of Nebraska]. mous consent that the proceedings had Madam Speaker, reserving the right to during the recess be printed in the object, I yield to the gentleman from CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. Missouri [Mr. CLAY] for the purpose of The SPEAKER pro tempore.(6) Is explaining his request. there objection to the request of the Mr. CLAY. Madam Speaker, I thank gentleman from Michigan? the gentleman for yielding. There was no objection. House Concurrent Resolution 158 provides for the use of the Capitol ro- § 19.11 By unanimous consent tunda by the National League of POW/ the House considered a con- MIA Families on July 13, 1991 at 11 a.m. for a ceremony to honor the mem- current resolution author- bers of the armed services and civil- izing use of the Capitol Ro- ians still imprisoned, missing and un- tunda in ceremonies to accounted for as a result of the Viet- honor Americans yet unac- nam conflict.... Mr. BARRETT. Madam Speaker, I counted for from the Viet- withdraw my reservation of objection. nam War. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there On June 26, 1991,(1) the fol- objection to the request of the gen- lowing proceedings took place: tleman from Missouri? There was no objection. Mr. [William (Bill)] CLAY [of Mis- The Clerk read the concurrent reso- souri]. Madam Speaker, I ask unani- lution, as follows: mous consent that the Committee on House Administration be discharged H. Con. Res. 158 from further consideration of the con- Resolved by the House of Rep- current resolution (H. Con. Res. 158) resentatives (the Senate concurring), authorizing the use of the rotunda of That the rotunda of the Capitol may the Capitol by the National League of be used by the National League of POW/MIA Families for a ceremony to POW/MIA Families on July 13, 1991, honor the members of the armed serv- from 11:00 o’clock ante meridian ices and civilians still imprisoned, until 12:00 o’clock noon, for a cere- missing, and unaccounted for as a re- mony to honor the members of the Armed Services and civilians still sult of the Vietnam conflict. imprisoned, missing and unaccounted for as a result of the Viet- 6. Christopher Shays (CT). nam conflict. Physical preparations 1. 137 CONG. REC. 16460–62, 102d Cong. 1st Sess. 2. Jolene Unsoeld (WA).

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for the ceremony shall be carried out memorating American military her- in accordance with such conditions oism. The Senate adopted the resolu- as the Architect of the Capitol may tion on Monday and the ceremony is prescribe. tomorrow. The concurrent resolution was agreed to. b 2200 A motion to reconsider was laid on It is essential that we adopt it at the table. this time in order to insure that the rotunda is available for the ceremony in § 19.12 Example of a concur- the event of inclement weather. rent resolution, considered Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, further by unanimous consent, au- reserving the right to object, I join in thorizing the use of the Cap- supporting this resolution. I think it is itol Rotunda for a ceremony. only appropriate, and I particularly feel, as an Air Force veteran, that we On May 23, 1990,(1) the fol- should have this ceremony in the ro- lowing proceedings took place: tunda tomorrow recognizing the bravery of Americans. Mr. [Joe] KOLTER [of Pennsyl- Mr. Speaker, I would ask my col- vania]. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous leagues to join in supporting the reso- consent that the Committee on House lution. Administration be discharged from further consideration of the Senate con- Mr. Speaker, I withdraw my reserva- current resolution (S. Con. Res. 133) tion of objection. providing for the use of the Capitol ro- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. tunda, and ask for its immediate con- PARKER). Is there objection to the re- sideration in the House. quest of the gentleman from Pennsyl- The Clerk read the title of the Sen- vania? ate concurrent resolution. There was no objection. The SPEAKER pro tempore.(2) Is The Clerk read the Senate concur- there objection to the request of the rent resolution, as follows: gentleman from Pennsylvania? S. Con. Res. 133 Mr. [Paul E.] GILLMOR [of Ohio]. Mr. Speaker, reserving the right to ob- Whereas America can never forget ject, I would ask the gentleman from the sacrifices of our brave military Pennsylvania to explain the resolution. heroes: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate (the House Mr. KOLTER. Mr. Speaker, if the of Representatives concurring), That gentleman will yield, the resolution the Rotunda of the Capitol may be provides for the use of the rotunda for used on Thursday, May 24, 1989, at Members of Congress to assemble in 10:30 a.m., to allow the assembling conjunction with a ceremony com- of Members of Congress for ceremonies celebrating American Mili- tary Heroism. 1. 136 CONG. REC. 12090, 12091, 101st SEC. 2. The Architect of the Cap- Cong. 2d Sess. itol may prescribe conditions for 2. Mike Parker (MS). physical preparations with respect to

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the use of the Rotunda authorized by men still missing in action, nor the the first section. heroic suffering of our prisoners of war; The Senate concurrent resolution Whereas the families of Americans was concurred in. missing in Southeast Asia, having A motion to reconsider was laid on suffered greatly themselves, joined the table. together in 1970 as the National League of Families to facilitate and promote the fullest possible account- § 19.13 By unanimous consent, ing for POW/MIAs; the House considered and Whereas the official National agreed to a concurrent reso- League of Families POW/MIA flag symbolizes the nationwide recogni- lution authorizing the use of tion that is justly deserved by the the Capitol Rotunda for cere- missing and unaccounted for service- monies to observe the unveil- men of all armed conflicts; and Whereas the POW/MIA flag is an ing of the National League of effective means of further raising Families POW/MIA flag. public consciousness on this key American issue: Now, therefore, be it On Feb. 22, 1989,(1) the fol- Resolved by the Senate (the House lowing proceedings took place: of Representatives concurring), That the rotunda of the Capitol may be Mr. [Ronnie G.] FLIPPO [of Ala- used on Thursday, March 9, 1989, at bama]. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous 3 p.m., for ceremonies to observe the consent that the Committee on House unveiling of the National League of Administration be discharged from fur- Families POW/MIA flag which shall be displayed in the Capitol Rotunda ther consideration of the Senate con- until a satisfactory accounting of all current resolution (S. Con. Res. 5) to America’s POW/MIA’s has taken provide for the use of the rotunda of place. The POW/MIA flag so dis- the Capitol to inaugurate the display played shall be in such size and at of the POW/MIA flag, and ask for its such place as the Architect of the immediate consideration. Capitol, the Speaker and the Minor- ity Leader of the United States The Clerk read the title of the Sen- House of Representatives, and the ate concurrent resolution. Majority and Minority Leaders of the The SPEAKER pro tempore.(2) Is United States Senate shall des- there objection to the request of the ignate. gentleman from Alabama? SEC. 2. The Architect of the Cap- There was no objection. itol may prescribe conditions for physical preparations with respect to The Clerk read the Senate concur- the use of the rotunda authorized by rent resolution, as follows: the first section. S. Con. Res. 5 The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Alabama [Mr. FLIPPO] Whereas America can never forget is recognized for 1 hour. the sacrifices of our brave service- Mr. FLIPPO. Mr. Speaker, I yield 30 minutes to the distinguished gen- 1. 135 CONG. REC. 2505–08, 101st tleman from Illinois [Mr. MICHEL], who Cong. 1st Sess. is the author of the House companion 2. George (Buddy) Darden (GA). bill.

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Mr. [Robert H.] MICHEL [of Illi- Korea as they lay in state in nois]. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such the Rotunda of the Capitol. time as I may consume. (1) Mr. Speaker, this resolution provides On May 22, 1958, the Speak- (2) for the display of the POW/MIA flag in er recognized Mr. John W. the rotunda of the Capitol and allows McCormack, of Massachusetts, to the rotunda to be used for appropriate offer the following resolution: ceremonies on March 9 for the unveil- Mr. McCORMACK. Mr. Speaker, I ing of the flag. ask unanimous consent for the imme- It is identical as the gentleman indi- diate consideration of Senate Concur- cated, to a resolution I introduced on rent Resolution 90. January 27 here in the House. The Clerk read the concurrent resolution, as follows: Display of this flag until such time as there has been a satisfactory ac- Resolved by the Senate (the House counting of all our American POW’s of Representatives concurring), That the Sergeant at Arms of the Senate and MIA’s, is a means of dem- and the Sergeant at Arms of the onstrating our national concern and House of Representatives are each support for our servicemen who are hereby authorized and directed to missing in action or unaccounted for. purchase a floral wreath to be placed by the catafalques bearing the re- I can think of no better place for this mains of the unknowns of World flag to be displayed. The rotunda, with War II and Korea which are to lie in its statues of great Americans like state in the rotunda of the Capitol of Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, Jack- the United States from May 28 to son, and Grant and the new bust of May 30, 1958, the expenses of which shall be paid from the contingent Martin Luther King is a place fit for funds of the Senate and the House of American heroes.... Representatives, respectively. Mr. MICHEL. Mr. Speaker, I yield The concurrent resolution was con- back the balance of my time. curred in. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The A motion to reconsider was laid on question is on the Senate concurrent the table. resolution. The Senate concurrent resolution § 19.15 Announcement that was concurred in. Members would meet infor- A motion to reconsider was laid on mally in the House Chamber the table. to proceed in a body to the § 19.14 The House agreed to a Rotunda to witness the ar- Senate concurrent resolution rival of the remains of the providing for the purchase of Unknowns of World War II a floral wreath to be placed and Korea.

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On May 27, 1958,(1) the Speak- Secretary (Felton M. Johnston), its er (2) announced that the House Sergeant at Arms (Joseph C. Duke), would gather informally the next and Vice President Richard M. Nixon, of California, proceeded to the rotunda morning (before the convening of in the Capitol Building to participate the House for the day) to attend a in the commemorative exercises in con- commemorative ceremony:(3) nection with placing on the catafalques the caskets containing the bodies of The SPEAKER. The Chair desires to the unknown dead of World War II make the following announcement: and the Korean war. When the Mem- Members will meet here in the bers of the two Houses had assembled House Chamber, informally, at 9:30 in the rotunda, the Vice President and a.m. on tomorrow, Wednesday, May 28, the Speaker of the House of Represent- 1958, and will then proceed in a body atives, on behalf of the Congress of the to the rotunda of the Capitol to witness United States, placed wreaths before the arrival of the remains of the un- the caskets. known servicemen of World War II and The Senate reassembled at 10 o’clock Korea which will there lie in state and 7 minutes a. m., when called to until May 30, 1958. order by the President pro tempore. In the Senate, on May 28, In the House, on May 28, 1958,(4) the following proceedings 1958,(6) Members, by unanimous occurred: consent and special order respec- Mr. [Lyndon B.] JOHNSON [of tively, spoke about the ceremony Texas]. Mr. President, I ask unani- held in the Rotunda earlier in the mous consent that the Senate stand in day. recess subject to the call of the Chair. The VICE PRESIDENT.(5) Is there THE TWO UNKNOWN objection? The Chair hears none, and it AMERICANS is so ordered. Mr. [Eugene J.] KEOUGH [of New Thereupon (at 9 o’clock and 46 min- York]. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous utes, a. m.) the Senate, preceded by its consent to extend my remarks at this point. 1. 104 CONG. REC. 9612, 85th Cong. 2d The SPEAKER. Is there objection to Sess. the request of the gentleman from New 2. Sam Rayburn (TX). York? 3. H. Con. Res. 242 authorized the use There was no objection. of the Rotunda for the lying in state Mr. KEOUGH. Mr. Speaker, it is of the soldiers. See 104 CONG. REC. with great humility that we receive in 2442, 85th Cong. 2d Sess., Feb. 19, the Capitol the remains of the two un- 1958. See also Ch. 38 Appendix, known Americans of World War II and infra. of Korea.... 4. 104 CONG. REC. 9661, 85th Cong. 2d Sess. 6. 104 CONG. REC. 9761, 85th Cong. 2d 5. Richard M. Nixon (CA). Sess.

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The two unknowns in our midst will On Mar. 20, 1951,(1) Mr. J. give us pause. For here is the symbol Percy Priest, of Tennessee, asked of tremendous faith and respect and unanimous consent for the imme- dedication from which we may all take inspiration.... diate consideration of Senate Con- current Resolution 20. The pro- f ceedings were as follows:

THE UNKNOWN SERVICEMEN HONORING OUR KOREAN HEROES OF THE KOREAN WAR AND WORLD WAR II Mr. PRIEST. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent for the immediate The SPEAKER. Under previous consideration of the concurrent resolu- order of the House, the gentlewoman tion (S. Con. Res. 20) to display the from Massachusetts [Mrs. ROGERS] is flag on the Capitol at half-mast on the recognized for 10 minutes.... occasion of the first arrival of the re- Mrs. [Edith Nourse] ROGERS of mains of members of the armed serv- Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, I believe ices killed in Korea. everyone of us, as we viewed this The Clerk read the concurrent reso- morning in the rotunda of the Capitol lution, as follows: the flag-covered caskets of the two un- Resolved by the Senate (the House known soldiers, one from the Korean of Representatives concurring), That war and one from World War II, sol- the flag of the United States shall be diers known only to God, was deeply displayed at half-mast on the Capitol moved.... Building on the date of the arrival in port of the first vessel returning to Mr. Speaker, our prayers, our love the United States the remains of gal- and devotion and undying gratitude lant and heroic American soldiers, will be with them always. They typify sailors, marines, and airmen who every soldier known only to God. gave their lives to their country in the Korean hostilities.... § 19.16 A concurrent resolution The SPEAKER.(2) Is there objection providing that the flag of the to the request of the gentleman from United States shall be dis- Tennessee? played at half mast over the There was no objection. Capitol Building on the date The concurrent resolution was concurred in. of arrival in port of the first A motion to reconsider was laid on vessel returning to the the table. United States with the remains of American soldiers, § 19.17 When the unconditional sailors, marines, and airmen surrender of Germany who gave their lives to their 1. 97 CONG. REC. 2673, 2674, 82d Cong. country in the Korean hos- 1st Sess. tilities. 2. Sam Rayburn (TX).

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(World War II) was antici- hoped that the official announcement pated as imminent, the may be made possibly some time during the afternoon, in which event the Speaker arranged that Mem- Speaker may desire to have the House bers of the House might re- stand in recess. main in their seats in recess The SPEAKER. Permit the Chair to to hear the expected Presi- make this statement: The Chair has been in communication with the White dential proclamation. House this morning. The Chair knows On May 7, 1945,(1) Mr. John W. nothing more than any other Member McCormack, of Massachusetts, re- of the House. But in case the President of the United States issues a proclama- quested permission for the House tion this afternoon it will be on the air to hear the expected proclamation and the Chair has arranged that the of the unconditional surrender of Members may remain in their seats to Germany in World War II. hear this proclamation. The Chair thinks it would be wise, therefore, for Mr. McCORMACK. Mr. Speaker, I the House to be in recess for this rea- ask unanimous consent that it may be son. in order during the remainder of the day for the Speaker to declare such re- Parliamentarian’s Note: The cess as he may desire, the reconvening radio gallery connected their radio of the House to be subject to the call of system to the House amplifiers. the Chair. However, the proclamation did not The SPEAKER.(2) Is there objection come that day; it came at 9 a.m. to the request of the gentleman from the next day, before the House Massachusetts? met. Mr. [Joseph W.] MARTIN [Jr.], of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, reserving the right to object, I do this for the purpose of making an inquiry as to the § 20. Presentation of Gifts object of this request and ask for any and Awards detail that the gentleman might like to give us. On occasion, the House (or the Mr. McCORMACK. In the event the Congress) has received works of hoped-for proclamation from an official art or historic objects donated by angle of VE-day has arrived, I thought it might be that the Speaker would de- private individuals, organizations sire to have the House stand in recess. or foundations, for preservation in There are many rumors. The leader- the public trust.(1) These dona- ship, as far as I am able to ascertain, tions will generally have a patri- has nothing definite although it is otic significance and upon their

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receipt, an announcement of ac- On Dec. 17, 1970,(1) Majority ceptance or dedication ceremony Leader Carl Albert, of Oklahoma, may be held.(2) announced that Speaker John W.

f McCormack, of Massachusetts, had been presented with a book The John W. McCormack An- signed by all the employees of the nual Award of Excellence House and that an award had been designated in his honor, as § 20.1 The Majority Leader an- follows: nounced to the House that the Speaker, at ceremonies Mr. ALBERT. Mr. Speaker, one of in his honor, had been given the most deserved and touching ceremonies I have ever witnessed took a book signed by all House place in the caucus room of the Can- employees and that an an- non House Office Building today. On nual award of excellence had this occasion, the employees of the been established in the House of Representatives honored the Speaker’s name to be pre- Speaker by giving him a book signed sented to the employee per- by all of them and presented in his name a plaque to be called ‘‘The John forming the most valuable W. McCormack Annual Award of Ex- service to the House. cellence’’ on which each year the name of the House employee, who performs of Section 9, Article 1 of the U.S. the most valuable service for the Constitution; the Foreign Gifts and House, will be inscribed. This plaque Decorations Act of 1966 (Pub L. No. will be hung in a conspicuous place on 90-83, 81 Stat. 208, Sept. 11, 1967; the House side of the Capitol and will codified at 5 USC § 7342) and by be a permanent part of the House and House ethics rules (See House Ethics its heritage. Manual, Committee on Standards of The employees paid the Speaker a Official Conduct, 110th Cong. 2d Sess., U.S. G.P.O. (Washington tribute which expressed both their 2007)). See also 5 Hinds’ Precedents high regard and deep affection. In re- §§ 7100–7106 and 8 Cannon’s Prece- sponding, the Speaker made a remark- dents §§ 3558, 3559. ably beautiful spontaneous speech 2. See §§ 20.2–20.4, infra. The Com- which brought tears to the eyes of mittee on House Administration has many in attendance. It was evident jurisdiction over statuary, pictures, that everyone present from the lowliest and the acceptance or purchase of employee to the ranking officials of the works of art for the Capitol. The House loved our great Speaker and Committee on Natural Resources is were saddened that he will not be with responsible for the erection of monu- them next year. They all appreciate his ments to the memory of individuals. See Rule X clause 1, House Rules 1. 116 CONG. REC. 42190, 42191, 91st and Manual § 731 (2007). Cong. 2d Sess.

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decency, his humility, his consider- have in this and because it was a his- ation, and his kindness. He has cer- toric occasion, it should be properly re- tainly been a friend of the House em- corded in the Journal. I am having the ployees. remarks made at the occasion placed in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD:

Presentation of Historic Chairs CONGRESSISONAL CHAIR to the House PRESENTATION CEREMONY § 20.2 Proceedings in connec- REMARKS BY HON. FRED SCHWENGEL tion with the presentation to Mr. Speaker, fellow Congressmen, friends and guests: We are gathered the House of two antique again today to make another presen- chairs, used in the new tation to the Capitol. I speak as President of the United States Cap- House Chamber when it was itol Historical Society to serve as a first occupied in 1857, were vehicle to present to the House of inserted in the Congressional Representatives of the Congress of the United States of America, two Record. antique chairs used by Congressmen (1) in the House Chamber over one hun- On July 22, 1968, the fol- dred years ago, to be here as daily lowing proceedings occurred in the reminders of our history and herit- House: age.... Mr. [Fred] SCHWENGEL [of Iowa]. PRESENTATION BY MRS. GEORGE J. LE Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent BLANC to extend my remarks at this point in I am very happy to attend this the RECORD and include extraneous homecoming for it gives me the op- matter. portunity to see these two chairs re- The SPEAKER pro tempore.(2) Is turned to their rightful place, the Capitol of the United States, where there objection to the request of the they once had the honor of serving gentleman from Iowa? Congressmen of the House of Rep- There was no objection. resentatives.... Mr. SCHWENGEL. Mr. Speaker, on And so it is with great pleasure July 18 in a brief ceremony in the that I return these chairs to their rightful place, realizing by your ac- Speaker’s Lobby, Mrs. George J. Le ceptance of them they will be pre- Blanc, of Alexandria, Va., presented served for posterity as a part of our two chairs used by the House of Rep- great American Heritage. resentatives over 100 years ago when they were still meeting in the old REMARKS OF THE SPEAKER OF THE House Chamber, now known as Stat- HOUSE uary Hall. Because of the special inter- Mr. Schwengel, I am glad to be est present Members of the House may here in this historic Speaker’s Lobby for this important ceremony and accept these fine heirlooms for the 1. 114 CONG. REC. 22684, 22685, 90th House of Representatives. I am glad Cong. 2d Sess. to have these chairs that were used 2. Carl Albert (OK). by Congressmen over one hundred

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years ago. They will be reminders of Martin, Jr. was presented to the our early patriots and Representa- tives of the House who were states- Congress of the United States by men in the very real and important the National Federation of Repub- sense. The memories of these men lican Women.(2) The following pro- should be noted and called to our attention more often than they are and ceedings occurred: with the acceptance of these chairs placed here in this Lobby, we will Mr. [Don L.] SHORT [of North Da- have an interesting daily reminder of kota]. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous these men and women.... consent that the gentleman from Mas- In closing may I say again these sachusetts [Mr. MORSE] may extend two chairs are a reminder of his- his remarks in the body of the RECORD tory — the history of yesterday, and I want to assure Mrs. Le Blanc that and include extraneous matter. these chairs will become an intricate The SPEAKER pro tempore.(3) Is part of the House of Representatives there objection to the request of the in its daily work to serve the people. gentleman from North Dakota? REMARKS OF HON. FRED SCHWENGEL There was no objection. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, for those Mr. [F. Bradford] MORSE [of Massa- eloquent words of appreciation and chusetts]. Mr. Speaker, hundreds, in- assurance. Once again, you have deed thousands, of men have served in gone beyond the call of duty as you this great House, but none has in- have done so often — especially for spired greater respect, devotion and af- the Historical Society and for those projects and programs that have for fection than has our distinguished col- their purpose the recalling of the league from the Commonwealth of magnificent story of our Capitol and Massachusetts, the beloved former the history of our country. You have Speaker of this body, JOE MARTIN. The been a great Speaker and you have qualities that have earned Speaker been great in the support of those things that recall a great foundation MARTIN such a high place in the re- based on freedom on which our na- gard of his colleagues have endeared tion was built.... him to millions of Americans. The honors that have been accorded Donation of Marble Bust to this great yet humble man bear elo- Congress quent testimony to his stature. Honors, indeed, are not new to JOE MARTIN, § 20.3 A marble bust was do- but I believe that of all the tributes he nated to Congress by an or- has received none have had greater ganization and placed in the meaning than that which was accorded rotunda of the Old House Of- 2. The bust was placed in the ‘‘Old fice Building. House Office Building,’’ which was On May 15, 1962,(1) a marble subsequently renamed the Cannon bust of former Speaker Joseph W. House Office Building. See http:// www.aoc.gov/cc/cobs/chob.cfm (last 1. 108 CONG. REC. 8453–57, 87th Cong. visited Jan. 5, 2010). 2d Sess. 3. Carl Albert (OK).

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him on Sunday, April 15, 1962, when minute speech announcing that a the National Federation of Republican 49-star flag had been presented to Women presented to the Congress of the House by the Daughters of the the United States a marble likeness of American Revolution. The pro- JOE MARTIN, executed by the noted sculptress, Mme. Suzanne Silvercruys, ceedings were as follows: to be placed in the rotunda of the Mr. McINTIRE. Mr. Speaker, it is an House Office Building. honor and privilege to direct the atten- Scores of JOE’S colleagues from both tion of the House to the fact that as branches of the Congress joined with this session opens today the new 49- hundreds of Republican ladies from star flag of our beloved country is offi- throughout our nation in the presen- cially displayed over the Speaker’s ros- tation ceremony. In order that our col- trum for the first time. leagues who were not able to attend A flag of the United States was pre- the ceremonies may share the senti- sented to the House of Representatives in 1901 by the National Society of the ments of those who paid tribute to JOE Daughters of the American Revolution on this notable occasion, I am incor- and hung over the Speaker’s rostrum porating at this point in the CONGRES- for the first time. SIONAL RECORD the program describing On August 19, 1919, the House was the ceremonies together with a record presented with a new flag by this soci- of the proceedings which was tran- ety to replace the flag displayed since scribed from a tape recording of the 1901, which had become soiled and ceremonies contributed as a public worn. This new flag was formally ac- service by Mr. Isaac Street, of Business cepted by House resolution, September and Social Recordings[.](4) 18, 1919, and hung over the Speaker’s rostrum, back of the Speaker’s chair. Donation of 49-Star Flag to By House Resolution of September 18, 1919, the old flag was returned to the House society, to be displayed and carefully preserved in the archives of the soci- § 20.4 A 49-star flag, for use on ety. the rostrum, was presented On December 28, 1950, a new flag to the House of Representa- was once again presented to the House tives by the Daughters of the by this society to replace the flag that had been displayed in the Chamber American Revolution. since 1919, and was hung over the On July 16, 1959,(1) Mr. Clifford Speaker’s rostrum back of the Speak- er’s chair, on January 3, 1951, the day G. McIntire, of Maine, gave a one- when the House met for the first time in the remodeled Chamber. The old 4. The taped ceremonies were printed flag was returned to the society for in the Congressional Record at 108 preservation, December 28, 1950. CONG. REC. 8453–57, 87th Cong. 2d In the office of the Speaker this Sess., May 15, 1962. morning, Mrs. Doris White, distin- 1. 105 CONG. REC. 13592, 13593, 86th guished citizen of Maine and presi- Cong. 1st Sess. dent-general of the Daughters of the

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American Revolution, presented this wives. Tickets have been sent to each beautiful 49-star flag to the House of Member of the House and each Mem- Representatives. ber of the Senate, two tickets to each. This continues a project which began Special reserved seats have been ar- in 1901 as a project truly in keeping ranged and are being held for the use with the great traditions and high of Members of Congress. ideals of this distinguished organiza- If I may take just a second or two, I tion of American women. should like to tell you something of the program: Memorial Bell Tower The Indian Hill High School Band, which comes from the little community § 20.5 A resolution authorizing where Senator Taft lived, will give a the printing of proceedings part of the musical program, which in connection with the dedi- will start about 10 minutes of 10. Then cation ceremonies of the the U.S. Marine Band will follow. Robert A. Taft Memorial. The presiding officer to open the meeting will be Representative B. CAR- ( ) On Apr. 13, 1959, 1 Mr. Clar- ROLL REECE of Tennessee, who is the ence J. Brown, of Ohio, asked president of the Robert A. Taft Memo- unanimous consent to address the rial Foundation, Inc. House: The invocation will be given by Rev. Frederick Brown Harris, Chaplain of DEDICATION CEREMONY, TAFT the Senate. MEMORIAL TOWER The meaning of the tower will be ex- Mr. BROWN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I plained in a short address by Rep- ask unanimous consent to address the resentative REECE, who will present, in House for 1 minute and to revise and a body, the 100 trustees of the memo- extend my remarks. rial foundation. The SPEAKER.(2) Is there objection The meeting will then be turned over to the request of the gentleman from to me as the chairman of the Physical Ohio? Memorial Subcommittee, and I in turn There was no objection. will introduce, first, Senator STYLES Mr. BROWN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I BRIDGES, who will speak for 4 or 5 have requested this time to announce minutes for the Senate, then Senator that tomorrow morning the dedicatory HARRY FLOOD BYRD, who will speak exercises for the Taft Memorial Bell also for the Senate for about the same Tower on the Capitol Grounds, just length of time, to be followed by Wil- across Constitution Avenue, will begin liam Howard Taft III, the eldest son of at 10 o’clock. All Members of Congress, Senator Taft, former Ambassador to of course, are invited, along with their Ireland, as you recall. He will respond for a minute or so in behalf of the fam- 1. 105 CONG. REC. 5776, 86th Cong. 1st ily. Sess. Following I will present the former 2. Sam Rayburn (TX). President of the United States, the

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chairman of the board of trustees of trations, the proceedings in connec- the foundation, the Honorable Herbert tion with the dedication ceremonies Hoover, who will deliver a eulogy on of the Robert A. Taft Memorial on April 14, 1959. Senator Taft. Next, the President of the United The resolution was agreed to. States, Dwight D. Eisenhower, hon- A motion to reconsider was laid on orary chairman of the foundation, will the table. be presented, and in turn he will dedicate the memorial by turning over Presentation of Gift to Speaker symbolic keys to the Vice President of by Member the United States and to Speaker RAY- BURN, of the House, both of whom will § 20.6 The Speaker was pre- respond on behalf of the Congress. Following the address of Mr. Speak- sented an Irish shillelagh on er RAYBURN, the benediction will be St. Patrick’s Day. given by the Acting Chaplain of the On Mar. 17, 1952,(1) Mr. Fred E. House. Busbey, of Illinois, presented This memorial, as you know, which Speaker Sam Rayburn, of Texas, cost approximately 1 million is being presented to the Congress of the with a shillelagh, as indicated United States by the Taft Memorial below: Foundation, and the Congress will Mr. BUSBEY. Mr. Speaker, I ask serve as its custodian for the benefit of unanimous consent to address the the American people. House for 1 minute and to revise and Following the speaking program extend my remarks. there will be a 20–minute carillon con- The SPEAKER. Is there objection to cert so that those assembled may have the request of the gentleman from Illi- the opportunity to hear these famous nois? bells for the first time. There was no objection. On Apr. 14, 1959,(3) the fol- Mr. BUSBEY. Mr. Speaker, today lowing resolution was offered. Americans the length and breadth of the land are joining the Irish in hon- Mr. REECE of Tennessee. Mr. Speak- oring their patron saint and we pay er, I offer a resolution (H. Res. 243) our respects to the gallant people of and ask for its immediate consider- Irish extraction on this St. Patrick’s ation. Day.... The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- I hold in my hand a genuine black- lows: thorn shillelagh which came from the Resolved, That there be printed as county of Tipperary, Ireland. By virtue a House document,(4) will [sic] illus- of the esteem the Members of this body hold for the Speaker, I believe it very 3. See 105 CONG. REC. 5858, 86th Cong. 1st Sess. 1. 98 CONG. REC. 2403, 82d Cong. 2d 4. H. Doc. No. 86-121. Sess.

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appropriate for him to use a shillelagh Originally, all State statues on St. Patrick’s Day to preside over the were placed in National Statuary House of Representatives. This shille- Hall. However, the Hall soon be- lagh was presented to me during my came overcrowded, and the aes- visit in Ireland by Mr. Nicholas Lakas, thetic appearance of the Hall one of our younger and most promising began to suffer as a result. In Foreign Service officers, who was in charge of the United States consulate 1933, Congress adopted a concur- at Cork, Ireland. I, in turn, present it rent resolution providing for the to our Speaker with my compliments, a relocation of statues and to govern shillelagh from O’Busbey to Speaker the future reception and location O’Rayburn. of statues by the Architect of the The SPEAKER. I appreciate the sug- Capitol, upon the approval of the gestion of the gentleman from Illinois. Joint Committee of the Library and with the advice of the Com- mission of Fine Arts.(3) Under au- § 21. Statuary thority of this resolution, it was decided that only one statue from The old Hall of the House of each State should be placed in Representatives is today used for Statuary Hall. The collection is the reception and protection of now located in several areas of the Capitol: in National Statuary statuary and has come to be Hall, the Capitol Rotunda, the known as National Statuary Hall. first and second floor House and Statuary Hall was created under Senate corridors, the Hall of Col- a July 2, 1864, law that author- umns, the Crypt and the Capitol ized the President to ‘‘invite all Visitor Center.(4) In 2000, legisla- the states to provide and furnish tion was passed that allowed for statues, in marble or bronze, not exceeding two in number for each Parliamentarian’s Note: If the state, of deceased citizens deemed State legislature votes to replace one of its statues its request must be ap- worthy of this national commemo- proved by the Joint Committee on (1) ration.’’ In 1876, supervision the Library. State replacement stat- and direction of the collection ues for former Presidents Eisen- were assigned to the Architect of hower, Reagan, and Ford have been the Capitol.(2) approved. 3. H. Con. Res. 47, adopted Feb. 24, 1. Act July 2, 1864, ch. 210, §§ 2, 13 1933, 47 Stat. Part 2, 1784. Stat. 347, codified as 2 USC § 2131. See 5 Hinds’ Precedents §§ 7089– 2. See R.S. § 1814; Aug. 15, 1876, ch. 7099 and 8 Cannon’s Precedents 287, 19 Stat. 147, codified as 2 USC §§ 3545–3557. § 2131. 4. See Ch. 4, § 6 supra.

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any State to request that the ment in Statuary Hall of a Joint Committee on the Library statue of Rosa Parks (after replace a statue that had pre- adopting an amendment im- viously been provided for dis- posing a 10-year moratorium play.(5) on the placement of most With the addition of New Mexi- other statues). co’s second statue in 2005, the col- On Nov. 17, 2005,(1) the fol- lection is now complete and con- lowing proceedings took place: sists of 100 statues contributed by 50 States.(6) In addition, in 2005, PLACEMENT OF STATUE OF ROSA PARKS IN NATIONAL Congress, by law, directed the STATUARY HALL Joint Committee on the Library to Mr. [Robert W.] NEY [of Ohio]. Mr. obtain a statue of Rosa Parks and Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that to place the statue in National the Committee on House Administra- Statuary Hall in a suitable per- tion be discharged from further consid- manent location.(7) Upon comple- eration of the bill (H.R. 4145) to direct the Architect of the Capitol to obtain a tion, the Rosa Parks statue will be statue of Rosa Parks and to place the the only non-state statue contribu- statue in the United States Capitol in tion to National Statuary Hall. National Statuary Hall, and ask for its Other non-State statutes in the immediate consideration in the House. Capitol complex include Martin The Clerk read the title of the bill. The SPEAKER pro tempore.(2) Is Luther King in the Rotunda and there objection to the request of the Sojourner Truth in the Visitor’s gentleman from Ohio? Center. Ms. [Juanita] MILLENDER-McDON- ALD [of California]. Mr. Speaker, re- f serving the right to object, I yield to the gentleman from Ohio to explain Honoring Rosa Parks the purpose of this legislation. Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today § 21.1 The House, by unani- in support of House Resolution 4145, a mous consent, considered bill to direct the Joint Committee on and passed an unreported the Library to obtain a statue of Rosa Parks and to place the statue in the bill authorizing the place- United States Capitol in National Stat- uary Hall.... 5. Pub. L. No. 106-554, codified as 2 Ms. [Juanita] MILLENDER-McDON- USC § 2132. ALD [of California]. Mr. Speaker, I 6. For a complete list of statuary in the withdraw my reservation of objection. collection, see http://www.aoc.gov/ cc/art/nsh/index.cfm 1. 151 CONG. REC. 26849–53, 109th 7. Pub. L. No. 109–116. See § 21.1, Cong. 1st Sess. infra. 2. John Randy Kuhl, Jr. (NY).

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The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. section (a) in the United States Capitol in a suitable permanent location in National KUHL of New York). Is there objection Statuary Hall. to the request of the gentleman from SEC. 2. ELIGIBILITY FOR PLACEMENT OF STAT- UES IN NATIONAL STATUARY HALL. Ohio? (a) Eligibility. — No statue of any indi- There was no objection. vidual may be placed in National Statuary Hall until after the expiration of the 10-year The Clerk read the bill, as follows: period which begins on the date of the individual’s death. H.R. 4145 (b) Exceptions. Subsection (a) does not apply with respect to-- Be it enacted by the Senate and (1) the statue obtained and placed in Na- House of Representatives of the tional Statuary Hall under this Act; or (2) any statue provided and furnished by a United States of America in Congress State under section 1814 of the Revised Stat- assembled, utes of the United States (2 U.S.C. 2131) or any replacement statue provided by a State SECTION 1. PLACEMENT OF STATUE OF ROSA PARKS IN NATIONAL STATUARY under section 311 of the Legislative Branch HALL. Appropriations Act, 2001 (2 U.S.C. 2132). (a) Obtaining Statue. — The Architect of SEC. 3. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. the Capitol shall enter into an agreement to There are authorized to be appropriated obtain a statue of Rosa Parks, under such such sums as may be necessary to carry out terms and conditions as the Architect con- this Act, and any amounts so appropriated siders appropriate consistent with applicable shall remain available until expended. law. (b) Placement. — Not later than 2 years Mr. NEY (during the reading). Mr. after the date of the enactment of this Act, Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the Architect shall place the statue obtained under subsection (a) in the United States the amendment in the nature of a sub- Capitol in a suitable permanent location in stitute be considered as read and National Statuary Hall. printed in the RECORD. SEC. 2. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. There are authorized to be appropriated The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there such sums as may be necessary to carry out objection to the request of the gen- this Act, and any amounts so appropriated shall remain available until expended. tleman from Ohio? There was no objection. AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A The SPEAKER pro tempore. The SUBSTITUTE OFFERED BY MR. NEY question is on the amendment in the Mr. NEY. Mr. Chairman, I offer an nature of a substitute offered by the amendment in the nature of a sub- gentleman from Ohio (Mr. NEY). stitute. The amendment in the nature of a substitute was agreed to. The Clerk read as follows: The bill was ordered to be engrossed Amendment in the nature of a and read a third time, was read the substitute offered by Mr. Ney: third time, and passed. Strike all after the enacting clause and insert the following: Honoring Po’Pay SECTION 1. PLACEMENT OF STATUE OF ROSA PARKS IN NATIONAL STATUARY HALL. § 21.2 The House suspended (a) Obtaining Statue. — Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this the rules and adopted an un- Act, the Joint Committee on the Library shall enter into an agreement to obtain a reported concurrent resolu- statue of Rosa Parks, under such terms and conditions as the Joint Committee considers tion authorizing the use of appropriate consistent with applicable law. the Rotunda to commemo- (b) Placement. — The Joint Committee shall place the statue obtained under sub- rate the unveiling of a statue 265

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cordance with section 1814 of the Revised of Po’Pay that was provided Statutes of the United States (2 U.S.C. 2131), for display in Statuary Hall is accepted in the name of the United States, and the thanks of the Congress are tendered by the State of New Mexico. to the people of New Mexico for providing this commemoration of one of New Mexico’s most eminent personages. PROVIDING FOR ACCEPTANCE (b) Presentation Ceremony. — The State of OF STATUE OF PO’PAY FOR New Mexico is authorized to use the Rotunda PLACEMENT IN NATIONAL of the Capitol on September 22, 2005, for a STATUARY HALL presentation ceremony for the statue. The Architect of the Capitol and the Capitol Po- (1) lice Board shall take such action as may be On Sept. 21, 2005, the fol- necessary with respect to physical prepara- lowing proceedings took place: tions and security for the ceremony. (c) Display in Rotunda. — The statue shall be displayed in the Rotunda of the Capitol Mr. [Robert W.] NEY [of Ohio]. for a period of not more than 6 months, after Madam Speaker, I move to suspend which period the statue shall be moved to its the rules and agree to the concurrent permanent location in the National Statuary Hall Collection. resolution (H. Con. Res. 242) providing SEC. 2. TRANSMITTAL TO GOVERNOR OF NEW for acceptance of a statue of Po’Pay, MEXICO. The Clerk of the House of Representatives presented by the State of New Mexico, shall transmit an enrolled copy of this con- for placement in National Statuary current resolution to the Governor of New Hall, and for other purposes. Mexico. The Clerk read as follows: The SPEAKER pro tempore.(2) Pur- suant to the rule, the gentleman from H. CON. RES. 242 Ohio (Mr. NEY) and the gentlewoman Resolved by the House of Rep- from California (Ms. MILLENDER- resentatives (the Senate concurring), MCDONALD) each will control 20 min- SECTION 1. ACCEPTANCE OF STATUE OF PO’PAY utes. FROM THE PEOPLE OF NEW MEXICO FOR PLACEMENT IN NATIONAL The Chair recognizes the gentleman STATUARY HALL. from Ohio (Mr. NEY). (a) In General. — The statue of Po’Pay, furnished by the people of New Mexico for Mr. NEY. Madam Speaker, I yield placement in National Statuary Hall in ac- myself such time as I may consume. I rise today in support of House Con- 1. 151 CONG. REC. 20806, 109th Cong. current Resolution 242. As the chair- 1st Sess. man of the Joint Committee on the Li- See also 116 CONG. REC. 40211, brary, which has the privilege and re- 40212, 91st Cong. 2d Sess., Dec. 7, sponsibility for the acceptance and 1970 (S. Con. Res. 2, authorizing ac- placement of statues, the National ceptance for National Statuary Hall Statuary Hall collection, I want to first of a statue of the late Senator E.L. thank my colleagues from the New Bartlett, presented by the State of Mexico delegation and their constitu- Alaska); and 114 CONG. REC. 21332, ents for the statue of the Indian Pueb- 21333, 90th Cong. 2d Sess., July 15, lo leader Po’Pay. This resolution was 1968 (S. Con. Res. 75, authorizing introduced by the gentlewoman from acceptance for the National Statuary New Mexico (Mrs. WILSON) and also Hall of a collection of statues of Fa- supported by the gentleman from New ther Damien and King Kamehameha I, presented by the State of Hawaii). 2. Candice S. Miller (MI).

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Mexico (Mr. UDALL) and the gentleman Mr. [Robert W.] NEY [of Ohio]. Mr. from New Mexico (Mr. PEARCE). I also Speaker, I move to suspend the rules want to thank all three of those Mem- and agree to the concurrent resolution bers for bringing this resolution before (H. Con. Res. 5) providing for the ac- us. ceptance of a statue of Sarah Po’Pay was the San Juan Pueblo In- Winnemucca, presented by the people dian leader and organizer of the Pueb- of Nevada, for placement in National Statuary Hall, and for other purposes, lo Revolt of 1680 that drove the Span- as amended. ish colonials from Pueblo lands. It was The Clerk read as follows: not until after his death that the Span- ish recolonized the land. But because H. CON. RES. 5 of Po’Pay, they granted the Pueblo more rights and freedoms during their Whereas Sarah Winnemucca was the daughter of Chief Winnemucca recolonization.... and the granddaughter of the re- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. doubtable Chief Truckee of the MILLER of Michigan). The question is Northern Paiute Tribe who led John on the motion offered by the gentleman C. Fremont and his men across the from Ohio (Mr. NEY) that the House Great Basin to California; suspend the rules and agree to the con- Whereas Sarah, before her 14th current resolution, H. Con. Res. 242. birthday, had acquired five lan- guages, including three Indian dia- The question was taken; and (two- lects, Spanish, and English, and was thirds having voted in favor thereof) one of only two Northern Paiutes in the rules were suspended and the con- Nevada at the time who was able to current resolution was agreed to. read, write, and speak English; A motion to reconsider was laid on Whereas Sarah was an intelligent the table. and respected woman who served as an interpreter for the United States Army and the Bureau of Indian Af- Honoring Sarah Winnemucca fairs and served as an aide, scout, peacemaker, and interpreter for § 21.3 The House suspended General Oliver O. Howard during the rules and adopted an un- the Bannock War of 1878, in Idaho; Whereas, in 1883, Sarah published reported concurrent resolu- Life Among the Paiutes: Their tion authorizing the use of Wrongs and Claims, the first book written and published by a Native the Rotunda to commemo- American woman; rate the unveiling of a statue Whereas Sarah became a tireless of Sarah Winnemucca that spokeswoman for the Northern Pai- ute Tribe and in 1879, gave more was provided for display in than 300 speeches throughout the Statuary Hall by the State of United States concerning the plight Nevada. of her people; Whereas Sarah established a non- On Mar. 1, 2005,(1) the following governmental school for Paiute children near Lovelock, Nevada, which proceedings took place: operated for three years and became a model for future educational facili- 1. 151 CONG. REC. 3068, 3069, 3079, ties for Native American children; 109th Cong. 1st Sess. and

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Whereas Sarah, in fighting for jus- Winnemucca, is a welcome addi- tice, peace, and equality for all per- tion.... sons, represented the highest ideals The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. of America and is hereby recognized CULBERSON). The question is on the as a distinguished citizen of Nevada: Now, therefore, be it motion offered by the gentleman from Resolved by the House of Rep- Ohio (Mr. NEY) that the House sus- resentatives (the Senate concurring), pend the rules and agree to the concurrent resolution, H. Con. Res. 5, as SECTION 1. ACCEPTANCE OF STATUE OF SARAH WINNEMUCCA FROM THE PEOPLE amended. OF NEVADA FOR PLACEMENT IN NA- TIONAL STATUARY HALL. The question was taken. (a) In General. — The statue of Sarah The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the Winnemucca, furnished by the people of Ne- vada for placement in National Statuary opinion of the Chair, two-thirds of Hall in accordance with section 1814 of the those present have voted in the affirm- Revised Statutes of the United States (2 ative. U.S.C. 2131), is accepted in the name of the United States, and the thanks of the Con- Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, on that I de- gress are tendered to the people of Nevada mand the yeas and nays. for providing this commemoration of one of Nevada’s most eminent personages. The yeas and nays were or- (b) Presentation Ceremony. — The State of dered.... Nevada is authorized to use the rotunda of the Capitol on March 9, 2005, for a presen- The vote was taken by electronic de- tation ceremony for the statue. The Archi- vice, and there were—yeas 418, nays 0, tect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board shall take such action as may be nec- not voting 15.... essary with respect to physical preparations So (two-thirds having voted in favor and security for the ceremony. thereof) the rules were suspended and (c) Display in Rotunda. — The statue shall be displayed in the rotunda of the Capitol for the concurrent resolution, as amended, a period of not more than 6 months, after was agreed to. which period the statue shall be moved to its permanent location. The result of the vote was an- SEC. 2. TRANSMITTAL TO GOVERNOR OF NE- nounced as above recorded. VADA. The Clerk of the House of Representatives A motion to reconsider was laid on shall transmit a copy of this concurrent res- the table. olution to the Governor of Nevada. The SPEAKER pro tempore.(2) Pur- Portrait Busts suant to the rule, the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. NEY) and the gentlewoman § 21.4 By unanimous consent, from Nevada (Ms. BERKLEY) each will the House considered a Sen- control 20 minutes. ate concurrent resolution to The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. NEY). authorize use of the Capitol Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- Rotunda for the unveiling of self such time as I may consume. a bust of President George H. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great honor W. Bush. to rise and welcome Nevada’s second ( ) statue to the National Statuary Hall On June 26, 1991, 1 the fol- Collection, located inside of the United lowing proceedings took place: States Capitol. This statue, of Sarah 1. 137 CONG. REC. 16462, 102d Cong. 2. John Abney Culberson (TX). 1st Sess.

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Mr. [William (Bill)] CLAY [of Mis- of the portrait bust of President George souri]. Madam Speaker, I ask unani- Bush tomorrow, June 27, at 1:30 p.m. mous consent for the immediate consideration of the Senate concurrent b 1700 resolution (S. Con. Res. 49) authorizing The Senate has asked the House to the use of the rotunda of the Capitol process the resolution, and as a matter for the unveiling of the portrait bust of of comity, the House shall approve this President George Bush on June 27, resolution. 1991. Mr. BARRETT. Madam Speaker, I The Clerk read the title of the Sen- thank the gentleman for his expla- ate concurrent resolution. nation. The SPEAKER pro tempore.(2) Is Madam Speaker, George Herbert there objection to the request of the Walker Bush, now our 41st President, gentleman from Missouri? was the 43d man to serve as Vice Mr. [Bill] BARRETT [of Nebraska]. President, and only the 14th of our Madam Speaker, reserving the right to Vice Presidents to later become Presi- object, I yield to the gentleman from dent of the United States. We all look Missouri [Mr. CLAY] for the purpose of forward to the unveiling of the portrait explaining his request. bust of President Bush, and its place- Mr. CLAY. Madam Speaker, I thank ment in the Senate corridors, where it the gentleman for yielding. will join the marble busts of the other Senate Concurrent Resolution 49 au- men who served the country as Vice thorizes the use of the rotunda by the President and fulfilled their constitu- Senate Rules Committee for unveiling tional duty as presiding officer of the Senate. On May 13, 1886, the Senate Madam Speaker, I will not object to passed a resolution ordering the the request by the gentleman from commissioning of marble portrait Missouri and withdraw my reserva- busts of those who have served as tion. Vice President of the United States. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. The busts were intended to honor UNSOELD). Is there objection to the re- their service, under the Constitution, quest of the gentleman from Missouri. as Presidents of the Senate. The first There was no objection. 20 portrait busts (honoring those The Clerk read the Senate concur- who served between 1789 and 1885) rent resolution, as follows: are housed in niches in the Senate gallery. The remaining busts are S. CON. RES. 49 placed throughout the Senate wing Resolved by the Senate (the House of the Capitol. For additional infor- of Representatives concurring), That mation, see United States Senate the Senate Committee on Rules and Catalogue of Fine Art, by William Administration is authorized to use Kloss and Diana K. Skvarta, S. Doc. the rotunda of the Capitol for the unveiling of the portrait bust of No. 107–11 (2002). President George Bush at 2:30 p.m. 2. Jolene Unsoeld (WA). on June 27, 1991. The Architect of

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the Capitol and the Capitol Police Mr. [Robert A.] BRADY of Pennsyl- Board shall take such action as may vania. Mr. Speaker, reserving the right be necessary with respect to physical to object, and I will not object, I yield preparations and security for the ceremony. to the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. NEY) The Senate concurrent resolution for the purposes of explaining the reso- was concurred in. lution. A motion to reconsider was laid on Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, I want to the table. thank the gentleman from Pennsyl- vania (Mr. BRADY), one of our distin- § 21.5 The House, by unani- guished members of the Committee on mous consent, agreed to a House Administration for yielding to Senate concurrent resolution me. authorizing the use of the Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support Rotunda for the unveiling of of Senate Concurrent Resolution 63 which authorizes the use of the Ro- a portrait bust of Vice Presi- tunda of the Capitol for the unveiling dent Dan Quayle. of the portrait bust of former Vice On Sept. 5, 2003,(1) the fol- President Dan Quayle on September lowing proceedings took place: 10, 2003. The mainstay of the Senate’s fine AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THE arts collection is the Vice Presidential ROTUNDA OF THE CAPITOL bust collection. In 1886, the Joint Com- FOR THE UNVEILING OF THE PORTRAIT BUST OF VICE mittee on the Library began commis- PRESIDENT DAN QUAYLE ON sioning busts to be sculpted of the Vice SEPTEMBER 10, 2003 Presidents to occupy the niches that surround the Senate Chamber. Once Mr. [Robert H.] NEY [of Ohio]. Mr. these spaces were filled, new additions Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to were placed throughout the Senate take from the Speaker’s table the Sen- wing of the Capitol. ate concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 63) authorizing the use of the rotunda The collection acknowledges the pa- of the Capitol for the unveiling of the triotic service performed by each indi- portrait bust of Vice President Dan vidual who has served as Vice Presi- Quayle on September 10, 2003, and dent and pays tribute to the Vice ask for its immediate consideration in President’s role as President of Senate. the House. It also provides a unique survey of The Clerk read the title of the Sen- American sculpture for the 19th cen- ate concurrent resolution. tury to the present day. The SPEAKER pro tempore.(2) Is The Senate currently maintains over there objection to the request of the 80 sculptures by some of America’s gentleman from Ohio? preeminent artists, commemorating many of the great figures of our na- 1. 149 CONG. REC. 21319, 21320, 108th tional history.... Cong. 1st Sess. In August 1988, at the Republican 2. Mac Thornberry (TX). National Convention in New Orleans,

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George Bush called upon Mr. Quayle to rate the unveiling of a statue serve as his Vice Presidential running of Sakakawea that was pro- mate in the general election, which George Bush went on to win. vided for display in Statuary Dan Quayle was sworn in as the Hall by the State of North 44th Vice President of the United Dakota. States on January 20 of 1989 and On July 15, 2003,(1) the fol- served with distinction in that capacity over the following 4 years.... lowing proceedings took place: Mr. Speaker, I urge full support of PERMITTING USE OF THE RO- this resolution. TUNDA TO COMMEMORATE Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. THE UNVEILING OF THE STAT- Speaker, I withdraw my reservation of UE OF SAKAKAWEA PROVIDED objection. BY THE STATE OF NORTH DA- KOTA FOR DISPLAY IN STAT- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there UARY HALL objection to the request of the gentleman from Ohio? Mr. [Robert W.] NEY [of Ohio]. Mr. There was no objection. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to the concurrent resolution The Clerk read the Senate concur- (H. Con. Res. 236) permitting the use rent resolution, as follows: of the rotunda of the Capitol for a cere- Resolved by the Senate (the House mony to commemorate the unveiling of of Representatives concurring), That the statue of Sakakawea provided by the Senate Committee on Rules and the State of North Dakota for display Administration is authorized to use in Statuary Hall. the rotunda of the Capitol for the unveiling of the portrait bust of Vice The Clerk read as follows: President Dan Quayle on September 10, 2003. The Architect of the Cap- H. CON. RES. 236 itol and the Capitol Police Board Resolved by the House of Rep- shall take such action as may be nec- resentatives (the Senate concurring), essary with respect to physical prep- That the rotunda of the Capitol is arations and security for the cere- authorized to be used on October 16, mony. 2003, for a ceremony to commemorate the unveiling of the statue of The Senate concurrent resolution Sakakawea provided by the State of was concurred in. North Dakota for display in Statuary A motion to reconsider was laid on Hall. Physical preparations for the the table. ceremony shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as the Architect of the Capitol may pre- Honoring Sakakawea scribe. § 21.6 The House suspended The SPEAKER pro tempore.(2) Pur- the rules and adopted an un- suant to the rule, the gentleman from

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Ohio (Mr. NEY) and the gentleman A motion to reconsider was laid on from Connecticut (Mr. LARSON) each the table. will control 20 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman Honoring President Dwight D. from Ohio (Mr. NEY). Eisenhower Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. § 21.7 The House suspended Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the rules and adopted a con- House Concurrent Resolution 236. This current resolution author- legislation permits the use of the rotunda of the Capitol on October 16, izing the placement of a stat- 2003, for a ceremony to commemorate ue of President Dwight D. Ei- the unveiling of the statue of senhower of Kansas in the Sakakawea provided by the State of Capitol. North Dakota.... (1) Sakakawea, simply put, was a leader On Mar. 25, 2003, the fol- of leaders. She was a key part of the lowing proceedings took place: boldest and most dangerous expedition in American history. She served as an PROVIDING FOR ACCEPTANCE OF STATUE OF PRESIDENT interpreter, guide, and provider to DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER FOR Lewis and Clark; but her most impor- PLACEMENT IN CAPITOL tant role was that of a peacemaker. As a woman and a mother, her presence Mr. [Robert W.] NEY [of Ohio]. made it clear that Lewis and Clark Madam Speaker, I move to suspend were not leading a war party. As Clark the rules and agree to the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 84) providing wrote in his journal: ‘‘Our interpreter for the acceptance of a statue of Presi- we find reconciles all the Indians as to dent Dwight D. Eisenhower, presented our friendly intentions. A woman with by the people of Kansas, for placement a party of men is a token of peace.’’ in the Capitol, and for other purposes. She was courageous and indomitable, The Clerk read as follows: but it was her gentle spirit and inter- pretive skills that appeased potential H. CON. RES. 84 enemies.... Whereas Dwight D. Eisenhower Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield back gave a lifetime of service to the Na- the balance of my time. tion as a military officer, leader of The SPEAKER pro tempore. The the victorious Allied armies in World question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. NEY) 1. 149 CONG. REC. 7403–407, 108th that the House suspend the rules and Cong. 1st Sess. agree to the concurrent resolution, H. Parliamentarian’s Note: This con- Con. Res. 236. current resolution, providing for the The question was taken; and (two- replacement of one of Kansas’ exist- thirds having voted in favor thereof) ing statues (of former Kansas Gov- the rules were suspended and the con- ernor George Washington Glick) is current resolution was agreed to. believed to be the first of its kind.

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War II, first supreme commander of after which time the statue shall be moved the North Atlantic Treaty Organiza- to its permanent location. SEC. 2. TRANSMITTAL TO GOVERNOR OF KANSAS. tion, and as President of the United The Clerk of the House of Representatives States; shall transmit a copy of this resolution to Whereas Dwight D. Eisenhower the Governor of Kansas. was raised in Abilene, Kansas; The SPEAKER pro tempore.(2) Pur- Whereas Dwight D. Eisenhower was the 34th President of the United suant to the rule, the gentleman from States from 1953 to 1961, and dur- Ohio (Mr. NEY) and the gentleman ing his presidency he saw the end of from Connecticut (Mr. LARSON) each the Korean War, maintained peace will control 20 minutes. during the Cold War, desegregated The Chair recognizes the gentleman the military, marking the beginning from Ohio (Mr. NEY). of the modern civil rights movement, and implemented the interstate Mr. NEY. Madam Speaker, I yield highway program, among other ac- myself such time as I may consume. complishments; Madam Speaker, I rise in support of Whereas Dwight D. Eisenhower House Concurrent Resolution 84. This and his wife Mamie are buried in the legislation provides for the acceptance Place of Meditation, on the grounds of the statue of President Dwight D. of the Eisenhower Center and Presi- Eisenhower, presented by the people of dential Library and Museum in Abi- Kansas, for placement in the Capitol. lene, Kansas, a premier historical institution recognized around the The Capitol’s National Statuary Hall world; and Collection started in 1864 to let each Whereas the great State of Kansas State honor two of its famous own. desires to honor its most famous son About half the statues joined the col- for his many contributions and to lection in the late 1800s and the early keep his legacy alive for future gen- 1900s. erations: Now, therefore, be it A bronze statue of Dwight D. Eisen- Resolved by the House of Rep- resentatives (the Senate concurring), hower, better known as ‘‘Ike,’’ will replace the statue of the former Gov- SECTION 1. ACCEPTANCE OF STATUE OF DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER FROM THE PEOPLE ernor, George Washington Glick.... OF KANSAS FOR PLACEMENT IN THE Mr. NEY. Madam Speaker, I yield CAPITOL. (a) IN GENERAL. — The statue of Dwight back the balance of my time. D. Eisenhower, furnished by the people of The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Kansas for placement in the Capitol in accordance with section 1814 of the Revised question is on the motion offered by Statutes of the United States (40 U.S.C. 187), the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. NEY) is accepted in the name of the United States, and the thanks of Congress are extended to that the House suspend the rules and the people of Kansas for providing this com- agree to the concurrent resolution, H. memoration of one of the most eminent per- Con. Res. 84. sons from Kansas. (b) PRESENTATION CEREMONY. — The The question was taken; and (two- State of Kansas is authorized to use the Ro- thirds having voted in favor thereof) tunda of the Capitol on June 4, 2003, for a presentation ceremony for the statue. The the rules were suspended and the con- Architect of the Capitol and the Capitol Po- current resolution was agreed to. lice Board shall take such action as may be necessary with respect to physical prepara- A motion to reconsider was laid on tions and security for the ceremony. the table. (c) DISPLAY IN ROTUNDA. — The statue shall be displayed in the Rotunda of the Cap- itol for a period of not more than 6 months, 2. Jo Ann Emerson (MO).

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Portrait Monument to the Pio- PROVIDING FOR RELOCATION neers of the Women’s Suffrage OF PORTRAIT MONUMENT Movement Mrs. [Constance A.] MORELLA [of Maryland]. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- § 21.8 The House agreed to a mous consent that the Committee on concurrent resolution direct- House Oversight be discharged from further consideration of the concurrent ing the Architect of the Cap- resolution (H. Con. Res. 216) providing itol to restore the statue of for relocation of the portrait monu- three suffragettes (portrait ment, and ask for its immediate con- monument)(1) and to move it sideration in the House. from the Capitol crypt to the The Clerk read the title of the con- Rotunda for one year and current resolution. The SPEAKER pro tempore.(3) Is then to a permanent sit to be there objection to the request of the selected by a commission. gentlewoman from Maryland?... On Sept. 26, 1996,(2) the fol- There was no objection. lowing proceedings took place: The Clerk read the concurrent resolution, as follows: 1. This group portrait monument to the pioneers of the woman suffrage H. CON. RES. 216 movement was sculpted by Adelaide Whereas in 1995, women of Amer- Johnson from an 8-block of marble in ica celebrated the 75th anniversary Carrara, Italy. The monument fea- of their right to participate in our tures portrait busts of Elizabeth government through suffrage; Cady Stanton, Lucretia Mott and Whereas Lucretia Mott, Elizabeth Susan B. Anthony, the leaders of the Cady Stanton, and Susan B. An- woman suffrage movement. The thony were pioneers in the move- monument was presented to the ment for women’s suffrage and the Capitol as a gift from the women of pursuit of equal rights; and the United States by the National Whereas the relocation of the Por- Woman’s Party and was accepted on trait Monument to a place of promi- behalf of Congress by the Joint Com- nence and esteem would serve to mittee on the Library on Feb. 10, honor and revere the contribution of 1921. The unveiling ceremony was thousands of women: Now, therefore, held in the Rotunda on Feb. 15, be it 1921, the 101st anniversary of the Resolved by the House of Rep- birth of Susan B. Anthony, and was resentatives (the Senate concurring), attended by representatives of over That the Architect of the Capitol 70 women’s organizations. The Com- shall — mittee authorized the installation of (1) restore the Portrait Monument the monument in the Crypt, where it and place it in the Rotunda of the remained on continuous display. In Capitol for one year at which time it accordance with H. Con. Res. 216, shall be moved to a permanent site the sculpture was relocated to the along with an appropriate edu- Capitol Rotunda in May 1997. cational display, as determined by 2. 142 CONG. REC. 25244–46, 104th Cong. 2d Sess. 3. Mark Foley (FL).

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the commission created in section 3, (4) provide its recommendation to and an alternative statue rec- the Senate and the House of Rep- ommended by the commission shall resentatives no later than one year be placed in the Rotunda; after the relocation of the Portrait (2) make all necessary arrange- Monument; and ments for a rededication ceremony of (5) use no Federal funds to pay the Portrait Monument in the Ro- any expense of the educational dis- tunda in conjunction with the play and/or relocation of the Portrait Woman Suffrage Statue Campaign; Monument. and The concurrent resolution was (3) use no Federal funds to pay agreed to. any expense of restoring or moving A motion to reconsider was laid on the statue. the table. SEC. 2. The Rotunda of the Capitol is authorized to be used at a time mutually agreed upon by the major- § 21.9 A concurrent resolution ity leader of the Senate and the relating to the use of the Speaker of the House of Representa- Capitol building and grounds tives for a ceremony to commemorate and celebrate the statue’s return to has no force and effect be- the Rotunda. yond the Congress in which SEC. 3. A commission of 11 inter- it is adopted since the House ested parties, including Senators and Representatives, will be appointed. is not a continuing body, and The majority leader of the Senate authorities contained therein will appoint three members and the minority leader of the Senate will must be reaffirmed in a sub- appoint two members to the commis- sequent Congress to have sion. The Speaker of the House of continuing effect.(1) Representatives will appoint one member, the majority leader of the House of Representatives will ap- 1. Parliamentarian’s Note: H. Con. Res. point two members, the minority 216 of the 104th Congress author- leader of the House of Representa- ized the movement of the monument tives will appoint two members, and and an accompanying ceremony in the Architect of the Capitol will the Rotunda. See § 21.8, supra. The serve as the eleventh member of the Senate leadership originally resisted commission. Immediately following a concurrent resolution in the 105th the relocation of the Portrait Monu- ment, the commission shall — Congress and attempted to use a let- (1) select a permanent site for the ter to be signed jointly by the Presi- Portrait Monument; dent pro tempore and the Speaker. (2) plan and develop an edu- Because the House is not a con- cational display to be located near tinuing body, and because the au- the statue at its permanent site, de- thority of that concurrent resolution scribing some of the most dramatic did not constitute a rule of the events of the suffragettes’ lives; House such as would be carried for- (3) select an alternative statue for permanent placement in the Ro- ward by the customary provision in tunda of the Capitol to commemorate H. Res. 5 of the 105th Congress, the the struggle of women in America for authority for a ceremony required re- equal rights; newal in the 105th Congress. The

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On June 24, 1997,(2) the House, if there is any further explanation nec- by unanimous consent, authorized essary, I will yield to the gentleman from California. extension into the 105th Congress Mr. THOMAS. Mr. Speaker, since of the authority, granted by con- the Portrait Monument was actually current resolution in the 104th placed in the rotunda in the 105th Congress, to use the Rotunda for Congress we had created an opportunity for a ceremony in the 104th. a ceremony to commemorate the Given the rules since the 104th ex- placement of the Portrait Monu- pired, there is no current ability to ment in the Capitol Rotunda. The hold a ceremony. What we are asking proceedings were as follows: for is to bring that ceremony authorized in Concurrent Resolution 216 into Mr. [Bill] THOMAS [of California]. the 105th, based upon concurrence by Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent the Senate. that the authorization contained in Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I with- House Concurrent Resolution 216, draw my reservation of objection. which was passed in the 104th Con- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there gress, relating to the use of the ro- objection to the request of the gen- tunda for a ceremony to commemorate tleman from California? the placement of the Portrait Monu- There was no objection. ment in the Capitol rotunda, be extended into this, the 105th Congress, Dedication of Sam Rayburn subject to concurrence by the Senate. Statue The SPEAKER pro tempore.(3) Is there objection to the request of the § 21.10 Ceremonies were held gentleman from California? to dedicate a statue of Mr. [Steny H.] HOYER [of Mary- former Speaker Rayburn in land]. Reserving the right to object, the foyer of the Rayburn Of- Mr. Speaker, and I will not object, but fice Building. Senate finally ‘‘confirmed’’ the lan- On Jan. 6, 1965,(1) the following guage authorizing the ceremony on proceedings occurred: June 25, 1997. As an example of the Senate originating in a subsequent DEDICATION OF THE SAM Congress a new concurrent resolu- RAYBURN STATUE tion for use of the Rotunda, see S. Mrs. [Patsy T.] MINK [of Hawaii]. Con. Res. 2, 105th Congress, con- Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent tinuing authority to use the Rotunda for inaugural ceremonies, originally 1. 111 CONG. REC. 142, 89th Cong. 1st contained in S. Con. Res. 48 of the Sess. previous Congress. The proceedings were printed pur- 2. 143 CONG. REC. 11900, 105th Cong. suant to H. Con. Rec. 83. See 111 1st Sess. CONG. REC. 4765, 89th Cong. 1st 3. George Radanovich (CA). Sess., Mar. 11, 1965.

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that the gentleman from Wisconsin Unveiling of Repaired Statue [Mr. ZABLOCKI] may extend his re- of Abraham Lincoln marks at this point in the RECORD and include extraneous matter. § 21.11 Ceremonies were held The SPEAKER.(2) Is there objection to the request of the gentlewoman in the Rotunda of the Capitol from Hawaii? in connection with the un- Mr. [Clement J.] ZABLOCKI [of Wis- veiling of the repaired statue consin]. Mr. Speaker, today it was my of Abraham Lincoln. privilege to be present for the impres- ( ) sive ceremony to dedicate the statue of On May 10, 1962, 1 the second Sam Rayburn which stands in the unveiling of the Vinnie Ream main stair hall of the new congres- Statue of Abraham Lincoln in the sional office building which bears his Capitol Rotunda occurred as fol- name. The speech of dedication by Mrs. lows: Lyndon Baines Johnson was a fine Mr. [Fred] SCHWENGEL [of Iowa]. tribute to an outstanding American Mr. Speaker, it was my distinct privi- statesman and former Speaker of the lege on April 16 to participate in a House. The First Lady succeeded in ceremony in the rotunda of this beau- capturing in words the feelings which tiful Capitol Building during which the were in the hearts of all on this inspir- Vinnie Ream statue of Abraham Lin- ing occasion. Your own remarks, Mr. coln was unveiled for a second time. Speaker, bespoke the dignity and When the statue was completed and power of the office in which both Sam unveiled originally in 1871, the figure Rayburn and you have distinguished of Lincoln held a scroll in his hand. yourselves. During the course of the years, this The statue of ‘‘Mr. Sam’’ which was scroll was broken off and either lost or unveiled today is also deserving of high misplaced. Through the cooperation of praise. Its sculptor, Mr. Felix W. de a great many dedicated people, the Weldon, is recognized as one of the Na- tion’s finest creators of public monu- statue was repaired with a new scroll ments. He has given us a statue which to replace the piece which had been portrays Sam Rayburn as the man of broken off. vigor and purpose which we all remem- Since this is the centennial year of ber him to be. the abolition of slavery in the District It is fitting that his statue should of Columbia and the drafting of the stand as the focal point of a building Emancipation Proclamation, it was felt which he worked and planned for, and that we should unveil the statue again which now bears his name. His pres- and thus call attention to these impor- ence will be a constant reminder to us tant events in our Nation’s history. It and future generations that true great- is particularly apropos that we do not ness can be achieved through service lose sight of their significance 100 in Congress. 1. 108 CONG. REC. 8232–35, 87th Cong. 2. John W. McCormack (MA). 2d Sess.

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years later when certain civil rights § 22. Dedication of Build- are still in jeopardy. ings and Structures It is appropriate, therefore, that a public record be made of what took Congress has named certain place in the rotunda during this cere- buildings or structures after indi- mony. I wish to place in the Record at viduals.(1) These include a Federal this point a copy of the program for the building,(2) House Office Build- unveiling and the remarks which were ings,(3) and rooms in the Cap- made by those who participated. In itol.(4) doing so, I especially want to call attention to the good offices of one indi- f vidual who tied all of the many details together and made the program pos- Federal Building sible. § 22.1 The House suspended Permit me to recognize the efforts of Mr. Ralph Becker, chairman of the the rules and passed a bill Emancipation Proclamation Com- designating a Federal build- ( ) mittee, who served as master of cere- ing after a sitting Member. 1 monies for the unveiling. Mr. Becker On Oct. 7, 2002,(2) the following was also chairman of the Lincoln ban- proceedings took place: quet on February 10 this year and is responsible for the success of that func- 1. In 2001, the House amended Rule tion. I would also like to note that Mr. XXI to provide that ‘‘It shall not be Becker’s interest in our Nation’s his- in order to consider a bill, joint reso- tory is well established and shared by lution, amendment, or conference report that provides for the designa- many. His extensive collection of cam- tion or redesignation of a public paign badges and memorabilia has work in honor of an individual then been donated to the Smithsonian Insti- serving as a Member, Delegate, Resi- tution and is presently on display dent Commissioner, or Senator.’’ See there. 147 CONG. REC. 25, 107th Cong. 1st He is a gentleman and a scholar, Sess., Jan. 3, 2001 (H. Res. 5 § 2(q)) and Rule XXI clause 6, House Rules and what he has done to preserve his- and Manual § 1068a (2007). tory and make the record more com- 2. See § 22.1, infra. plete will be long remembered and 3. See §§ 22.4, 22.5, infra. deeply appreciated. The program of the 4. See § 22.6, infra. second unveiling of the Vinnie Ream 1. Parliamentarian’s Note: Consider- Lincoln statue . . . is another one of ation of this measure under suspen- his noble efforts[.](2) sion of the rules rendered inappli- cable any point of order under Rule XXI, clause 6, House Rules and Man- ual, § 1068a (2007). 2. For the complete program in the Ro- 2. 148 CONG. REC. 19387–89, 107th tunda, see Id. Cong. 2d Sess.

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JOE SKEEN FEDERAL BUILDING concurrent resolution desig- Mr. [Steven] LATOURRETTE [of nating the ‘‘document en- Ohio]. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend trance’’ on the east plaza of the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 5427) to designate the Federal building lo- the Capitol as the ‘‘Chestnut- cated at Fifth and Richardson Avenues Gibson Memorial Door’’, in in Roswell, New Mexico, as the ‘‘Joe honor of two Capitol Police Skeen Federal Building’’. officers slain in the line of The Clerk read as follows: duty.(1) H.R. 5427 On July 20, 1999,(2) the fol- Be it enacted by the Senate and lowing proceedings took place: House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress Mr. [Bob] FRANKS of New Jersey. assembled, Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the SECTION 1. DESIGNATION. rules and agree to the concurrent reso- The Federal building located at Fifth and Richardson Avenues in Roswell, New Mexico, lution (H. Con. Res. 158), as amended, shall be known and designated as the ‘‘Joe designating the Document Door of the Skeen Federal Building’’. United States Capitol as the ‘‘Memo- SEC. 2. REFERENCES. Any reference in a law, map, regulation, rial Door’’. document, paper, or other record of the The Clerk read as follows: United States to the Federal building referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the ‘‘Joe Skeen Federal Build- H. CON. RES. 158 ing’’. Whereas on July 24, 1998, a lone SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Act shall take effect on January 1, gunman entered the United States 2003.... Capitol through the door known as the Document Door, located on the The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. first floor of the East Front; ( ) BROWN of South Carolina). 3 The ques- Whereas Officer Jacob Joseph tion is on the motion offered by the Chestnut was the first United States gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Capitol Police officer to confront the LATOURETTE) that the House suspend gunman just inside the Document the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 5427. Door and lost his life as a result; The question was taken; and (two- Whereas Detective John Michael thirds having voted in favor thereof) Gibson also confronted the gunman the rules were suspended and the bill and lost his life in the ensuing shoot- was passed. out; A motion to reconsider was laid on Whereas the last shot fired by De- the table. tective John Gibson — his final act as an officer of the law — finally brought down the gunman and Chestnut-Gibson Memorial ended his deadly rampage; Door 1. See § 15 supra, for more information § 22.2 The House suspended about the officers’ deaths. the rules and agreed to a 2. 145 CONG. REC. 16745–50, 106th Cong. 2d. Sess. See also § 15, infra; 3. Henry E. Brown, Jr. (SC). and Ch. 38, infra.

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Whereas while the gunman’s in- FRANKS) and the gentleman from Mis- tentions are not fully known, nor sissippi (Mr. SHOWS) each will control may ever be known, it is clear that 20 minutes. he would have killed more innocent people if United States Capitol Police The Chair recognizes the gentleman Officer Jacob Chestnut and Detective from New Jersey (Mr. FRANKS). John Gibson had not ended the vio- Mr. FRANKS of New Jersey. Mr. lent rampage; Speaker, I yield myself such time as I Whereas the United States Capitol may consume. Police represent true dedication and professionalism in their duties to House Concurrent Resolution 158, as keep the United States Capitol and amended, introduced by the Majority the Senate and House of Representa- Whip, the Speaker, the Majority Lead- tives office buildings safe for all who er, the Minority Leader, the Minority enter them; Whip and other Members of both sides Whereas the United States Capitol shines as a beacon of freedom and of the aisle, designates the Document democracy all around the world; Door located on the first floor of the Whereas keeping the sacred halls east front of the Capitol as ‘‘Memorial of the United States Capitol, known Door’’, in honor of Officer Jacob Chest- as the People’s House, accessible for nut and Detective John Gibson. all the people of the United States In my brief tenure of chairman of and the world is a true testament of Congress and of our Nation’s dedica- the subcommittee charged with the re- tion to upholding the virtues of free- sponsibility of bringing to the House dom; bills designating Federal facilities in Whereas the door near where this honor of individuals, I have considered tragic incident took place has been it a great pleasure to honor Americans known as the Document Door; and who have distinguished themselves in Whereas it is fitting and appropriate that the Document Door public service. A naming bill is often a henceforth be known as the Memo- capstone for those fortunate to have rial Door in honor of Officer Jacob bestowed upon them such an honor. Chestnut and Detective John Gibson: But this action that we take today, Now, therefore, be it while richly deserved, gives me no joy. Resolved by the House of Rep- This week is the first anniversary of resentatives (the Senate concurring), That the door known as the Docu- an event that we hope will never be re- ment Door and located on the first peated. Officer Chestnut became the floor of the East Front of the United first Capitol Hill Police Officer killed in States Capitol is designated as the the line of duty. Detective Gibson be- ‘‘Memorial Door’’ in honor of Officer came the second. Jacob Joseph Chestnut and Detec- tive John Michael Gibson of the Those few minutes on Friday, July United States Capitol Police, who 24, 1998 changed forever the way we gave their lives in the line of duty on look and feel about the Document Door July 24, 1998, near that door. and the visitor’s entrance to the Cap- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. itol. The horror of senseless shootings CALVERT).(3) Pursuant to the rule, the that cut short the lives of these officers gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. will remain forever in the minds of those who are alive today because of 3. Ken Calvert (CA). them.

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These two officers were ordinary and upheld the beacon of democracy men, and in those horrifying minutes in America; did extraordinary things. The action Whereas 3 officers of the United we take today reminds us we should States Capitol Police have lost their never forget the duty these officers lives in the line of duty; Whereas Sgt. Christopher Eney swear to uphold. We also need to re- was killed on August 24, 1984, dur- member particularly how fragile life is ing a training exercise; in the face of the dangers that confront Whereas officer Jacob ‘‘J.J.’’ Chest- the fine men and women of the Capitol nut was killed on July 24, 1998, Police.... while guarding his post at the Cap- itol; and Whereas Detective John Gibson Capitol Police Headquarters was killed on July 24, 1998, while Building protecting the lives of visitors, staff, and the Office of the Majority Whip § 22.3 The House suspended of the House of Representatives: Now, therefore, be it the rules and agreed to a Resolved by the Senate (the House concurrent resolution redes- of Representatives concurring), That ignating the Capitol Police the United States Capitol Police headquarters building located at 119 headquarters building as the D Street, Northeast, Washington, ‘‘Eney, Chestnut, Gibson Me- D.C., shall be known and designated as the ‘‘Eney, Chestnut, Gibson Me- morial Building.’’ morial Building’’. (1) On Oct. 15, 1998, the fol- The SPEAKER pro tempore.(2) Pur- lowing proceedings took place: suant to the rule, the gentleman from Mr. [Jay] KIM [of California]. Mr. California (Mr. KIM) and the gen- Speaker, I move to suspend the rules tleman from Ohio (Mr. TRAFICANT) and concur in the Senate concurrent each will control 20 minutes. resolution (S. Con. Res. 120) to redesig- The Chair recognizes the gentleman nate the United States Capitol Police from California (Mr. KIM). headquarters building located at 119 D Mr. KIM. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself Street, Northeast, Washington, D.C., such time as I may consume. as the ‘‘Eney, Chestnut, Gibson Memo- Senate Concurrent Resolution 120 rial Building.’’ redesignates the United States Capitol The Clerk read as follows: Police Headquarter Building located at 119 D Street, Northeast, Washington, S. CON. RES. 120 D.C., as the Eney, Chestnut, Gibson Whereas the United States Capitol Memorial Building in honor of the Police force has protected the Capitol three Capitol Police officers who made an ultimate sacrifice by giving their 1. 144 CONG. REC. 26486–88, 105th lives in the line of service. Cong. 2d Sess. Officer Eney was killed in training See also § 15, supra; and Ch. 38, exercises in August 1984. Officers infra, for additional information on the deaths of Capitol Police officers. 2. Gil Gutknect (MN).

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Chestnut and Gibson were struck Mr. [Glenn M.] ANDERSON [of Cali- down in the line of fire defending the fornia]. Mr. Speaker, I move to sus- Members of this body, congressional pend the rules and agree to the resolu- staff and visitors just a few weeks ago tion (H. Res. 402) designating two on July 24. House of Representatives office buildings as the ‘‘Thomas P. O’Neill, Jr. This certainly is a most fitting trib- House of Representatives Office Build- ute to these fallen heroes. I support ing’’ and the ‘‘Gerald R. Ford House of the resolution and urge my colleagues Representatives Office Building,’’ re- to join me in support. spectively, and for other purposes. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of The Clerk read as follows: my time.... H. RES. 402 Mr. KIM. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. Resolved, SECTION 1. DESIGNATIONS. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. (a) Thomas P. O’Neill, Jr. House of Rep- GUTKNECHT). The question is on the resentatives Office Building. — The House of motion offered by the gentleman from Representatives office building located at C Street and New Jersey Avenue, Southeast, in California (Mr. KIM) that the House the District of Columbia, and known as suspend the rules and concur in the House of Representatives Office Building Annex No. 1, shall be known and designated Senate concurrent resolution, S. Con. as the ‘‘Thomas P. O’Neill, Jr. House of Rep- Res. 120. resentatives Office Building’’. (b) Gerald R. Ford House of Representa- The question was taken; and (two- tives Office Building. — The House of Rep- thirds having voted in favor thereof) resentatives office building located at 3d and D Streets, Southwest, in the District of Co- the rules were suspended and the Sen- lumbia, and known as House of Representa- ate concurrent resolution was con- tives Office Building Annex No. 2, shall be known and designated as the ‘‘Gerald R. curred in. Ford House of Representatives Office Build- A motion to reconsider was laid on ing’’. SEC. 2. REFERENCES. the table. Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to a building referred to in House Office Buildings section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the building as designated in that section. SEC. 3. STATUES. § 22.4 A resolution was adopt- The Speaker of the House of Representa- ed under suspension of the tives may purchase or accept as a gift to the House of Representatives, for permanent dis- rules to designate House play in the appropriate building designated in section 1, a suitable statue or bust of the Annex 1 as the Thomas P. individual for whom the building is named. Such purchase or acceptance shall be carried O’Neill, Jr., House Office out— Building and House Annex 2 (1) in the case of the building referred to in section 1(a), in consultation with the major- as the Gerald R. Ford House ity leader of the House of Representatives; and Office Building. (2) in the case of the building referred to in ( ) section 1(b), in consultation with the minor- On Sept. 10, 1990, 1 the fol- ity leader of the House of Representatives. lowing proceedings took place: For general information about 1. 136 CONG. REC. 23632–35, 101st House office buildings, see Ch. 4, Cong. 2d Sess. supra.

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The SPEAKER pro tempore.(2) Pur- On May 24, 1962,(1) the Presi- suant to the rule, a second is not re- dent and the Speaker of the quired on this motion. House participated in laying the The gentleman from California [Mr. cornerstone of the Rayburn House ANDERSON] will be recognized for 20 Office Building. The proceedings minutes, and the gentleman from Ar- were as follows: kansas [Mr. HAMMERSCHMIDT] will be recognized for 20 minutes. The proceedings commenced at 10:30 The Chair recognizes the gentleman o’clock, a.m. from California [Mr. ANDERSON]. Mr. STEWART.(2) Mr. President, Mr. Mr. ANDERSON. Mr. Speaker, I Speaker, honored guests, ladies and yield myself such time as I may con- gentlemen, we have met today to lay sume. the cornerstone of the Rayburn House Mr. Speaker, this legislation being Office Building. I welcome each of you to the ceremony, and express the hope brought to the House floor for consider- that in the years to come those who ation today would result in an impor- labor in this building will pause occa- tant and appropriate tribute to two sionally and pay tribute to the Honor- former Members of the House: Speaker able Sam Rayburn, whose great leader- Thomas P. (Tip) O’Neill, Jr. and Presi- ship and foresight made this structure dent Gerald R. Ford.... possible. Mr. ANDERSON. Mr. Speaker, I At this time I will ask the Reverend have no further requests for time, and Bernard Braskamp, D.D., Chaplain of the House of Representatives, to offer I yield back the balance of my time. the invocation. The SPEAKER pro tempore. (Mr. MAZZOLI). The question is on the mo- INVOCATION tion offered by the gentleman from Mr. BRASKAMP. Let us pray.... California [Mr. ANDERSON] that the Hear us in the name of the Prince of House suspend the rules and agree to Peace. Amen. the resolution, House Resolution 402. Mr. STEWART. I now have the great The question was taken; and (two- honor to introduce to this assembly the thirds having voted in favor thereof) Honorable JOHN W. MCCORMACK, the rules were suspended and the reso- Speaker of the House of Representa- lution was agreed to. tives, and also Chairman of the House Office Building Commission. Speaker A motion to reconsider was laid on MCCORMACK. [Applause.] the table. REMARKS BY SPEAKER MCCORMACK § 22.5 Members were invited to The SPEAKER. Mr. President, Mr. include personal messages or Chief Justice, reverend clergy, my dis- other writings in the copper tinguished colleagues of both branches of the Congress, ladies and gentlemen: box to be sealed in the cornerstone of the Rayburn 1. 108 CONG. REC. 9119, 9120, 87th House Office Building. Cong. 2d Sess. 2. J. George Stewart, Architect of the 2. Romano L. Mazzoli (KY). Capitol.

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As great Americans of the past have today to Speaker Sam Rayburn. We contributed to the making and stabi- say in this country that ours is a Gov- lizing of our Constitution, now the old- ernment of laws, and not of men; and est Constitution on earth, a living, dy- it is in that sense that we strive for namic organism representing the hopes equality and integrity in the adminis- and the national objectives of our peo- tration of Government and of justice. ple, so did our late friend, Speaker But this is also a Government of man, Sam Rayburn, make his contributions and it needs men of particular talents during his long and honored public ca- to make this system of ours work.... reer.... This ceremony, this edifice, this as- This building will always be a living sembly of public servants from all monument to his memory, a constant branches of Government, all States, reminder to present and future legisla- and all parties pay homage to the tors that Speaker Sam Rayburn was a memory of Speaker Sam Rayburn. legislator’s legislator. No monument, no memorial, no stat- We are signally honored in having ue would please him half so much, I with us today the Chief Executive of believe, as to have his name preserved our country, a former colleague of ours, here in this fashion on Capitol Hill. and a personal friend and strong ad- The Congress was his life, the House mirer of Sam Rayburn. Under our Con- was his home. He served far longer stitution the President represents and than any who preceded him, but with symbolizes the hopes and aspirations distinction and wisdom as well. He of our people and the national objec- preferred to preside over this body to tives of our country. With the wisdom any place of prestige or power. he gained by his service in both As a former Member of the House of branches of the Congress, the people Representatives, I join with all of you have complete confidence in him and in saying that while he may be long his courageous qualities of leadership. missed, he will not be forgotten. Our How happy is Sam Rayburn in the task is to carry on the work to which Great Beyond in the knowledge that he was so deeply dedicated. President John F. Kennedy is with us Thank you. [Applause, the audience on this occasion. rising.] I have the great honor and personal A READING privilege of presenting to you the President of the United States. [Ap- Mr. STEWART. At this time, Dr. plause, the audience rising.] Norman Gerstenfeld, rabbi of the Washington Hebrew Congregation, will REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE give a reading. Dr. Gerstenfeld. UNITED STATES Dr. GERSTENFELD. Mindful of our The PRESIDENT. I thank you. experience at the last inaugural, I Mr. Speaker, Mr. Chief Justice, have attempted extreme brevity. This Members of the House and Senate, I is a reading, this is not a prayer; this appreciate very much the opportunity is a reading from the morning service to join you in dedicating this building of the Union Prayer Book[.]...

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THE LAYING OF THE CORNERSTONE It is requested that each Member deposit only one message. Mr. STEWART. We will now proceed with the laying of the cornerstone. Thereupon, at 10 o’clock and 40 min- Rooms of the Capitol utes a.m., the Speaker of the House, § 22.6 The Speaker took the the Honorable JOHN W. MCCORMACK, laid the cornerstone. floor following adoption of a resolution naming a room in BENEDICTION the Capitol after him to ex- Mr. STEWART. The Very Reverend press his gratitude for the Monsignor Edward J. Herrmann, as- action by the House. sistant chancellor of the Archdiocese of ( ) Washington, will pronounce the bene- On Oct. 9, 1986, 1 the following diction.... proceedings took place: Mr. STEWART. This concludes the ceremony. I thank you all for coming. DESIGNATING ROOM H-324 IN THE CAPITOL AS THE THOMAS Thereupon (at 10 o’clock and 49 min- P O’NEILL, JR. ROOM utes a.m.) the ceremony was concluded. Mr. [James C.] WRIGHT [Jr., of Texas]. Mr. Speaker, I send to the desk f a resolution (H. Res. 582) designating room H-324 in the Capitol, as the CORNERSTONE OF THE RAY- Thomas P. O’Neill, Jr. Room, and ask BURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILD- unanimous consent for its immediate ING consideration. Mr. [Carl] ALBERT [of Oklahoma]. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent MOAKLEY).(2) The Clerk will report the to address the House for 1 minute. resolution. Mr. SPEAKER. Is there objection to The Clerk read the resolution as fol- the request of the gentleman from lows: Oklahoma? There was no objection. H. RES. 582 Mr. ALBERT. Mr. Speaker, the cop- Resolved, That room H-324 on the per box that will be sealed into the cor- third floor of the House part of Cap- itol is hereby designed the Thomas nerstone of the Rayburn House Office P. O’Neill, Jr. Room. Building will be placed in the Speak- er’s Lobby on May 28, 29, and 30, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there 1962, and during that period Members objection to the request of the gen- of the House of Representatives may tleman from Texas? deposit in the box any message, signa- There was no objection.... ture, or other writing which they wish to have preserved for posterity, in an 1. 132 CONG. REC. 29952–54, 99th envelope not to exceed the size of a Cong. 2d. Sess. postal card. 2. John Joseph Moakley (MA).

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The resolution was agreed to. Mr. [Robert H.] MICHEL [of Illi- A motion to reconsider was laid on nois]. Mr. Speaker, may I simply asso- the table. ciate myself with the very appropriate remarks of the distinguished majority f leader, the gentleman from Texas [Mr. WRIGHT]. DESIGNATION OF THE THOMAS But not being privy to where the re- P. O’NEILL, JR. ROOM cesses of this Capitol all are, cubby- (Mr. WRIGHT asked and was given holes or ornate rooms and all the rest, permission to address the House for 1 might I inquire of the distinguished minute.) majority leader if this room, so appro- Mr. WRIGHT. Mr. Speaker, little priately named for THOMAS P. O’NEILL, needs be said. A very few rooms in the is sufficiently large enough in size and Capitol on the House side have been befitting to accommodate what we nor- officially designated by the House to mally expect for the Speaker of the honor individuals who are so much a House? part of our institution that their names Mr. WRIGHT. Mr. Speaker, will the will forever epitomize the heart and gentleman yield? soul of the United States of House of Mr. MICHEL. I yield to the gen- Representatives. tleman from Texas. One of those people, clearly, is Mr. WRIGHT. Mr. Speaker, it is a THOMAS P. ‘‘TIP’’ O’NEILL, JR. As long spacious and gracious room, ample in as free men and women live and serve its proportions, warm in its hospitality. in this Chamber — the most demo- It is on the third floor, just opposite cratic, in the sense of a little ‘‘d,’’ of all the Visitors’ Gallery, where the public institutions of Government — the mem- may see it, and where a sign may forever proclaim it as the THOMAS P. ory of THOMAS P. O’NEILL, JR., will live O’NEILL, Jr. Room. and thrive and survive to inspire us and future generations of public serv- Mr. MICHEL. I definitely thank the gentleman for that explanation. ants. Might I assure the gentleman from Therefore, it seems appropriate to Texas, and of course, the Speaker him- me, and I know to all of our colleagues self, that when that great day comes on both sides of the aisle will surely when we on the Republican side have agree, that it is a fitting tribute for us a majority in this House, it shall re- this day to designate officially the main the THOMAS P. O’NEILL, Jr. room on the third floor of the House Room. side of the Capitol as the Thomas P. O’Neill, Jr. Room. f

f b 1030 THE THOMAS P. O’NEILL, JR., EXPRESSION OF GRATITUDE ROOM IN PERPETUITY FROM THE SPEAKER (Mr. MICHEL asked and was given (Mr. O’NEILL asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 permission to address the House for 1 minute.) minute.)

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Mr. O’NEILL. Mr. Speaker, I want appoint a delegation to at- to tell all of you how grateful I am for tend the dedication of the re- having a room named after me in this building.... stored Assembly Room at Independence Hall in Phila- Parliamentarian’s Note: No House precedent was discernable delphia. on the authority of the House by On June 17, 1965,(1) Mr. Wil- simple resolution to name a room liam A. Barrett, of Pennsylvania, in the Capitol. The Committee on called up House Resolution 426, Appropriations has designated a and asked for its immediate con- room under its control the Mahon sideration. The proceedings were Room; and the East Front Com- as follows: mission designated the Rayburn Mr. BARRETT. Mr. Speaker, I call Room. The Architect of the Cap- up House Resolution 426 and ask for its immediate consideration. itol advised the Parliamentarian The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- that several rooms on the Senate lows: side of the Capitol had been Resolved, That the Speaker of the named after Senators pursuant to House of Representatives is author- Senate resolution. Under Rule I ized to appoint eight Members of the clause 3,(3) the Speaker controls House of Representatives as a delegation to attend the dedication of the rooms in the Capitol assigned to historic Assembly Room of Independ- the House, but the naming of ence Hall, to be held in Philadelphia, those rooms should be by House Pennsylvania, on June 28, 1965, at (4) the invitation of the city of Philadel- action. phia, and to designate the chairman of said delegation. Independence Hall in Philadel- SEC. 2. The expenses of the delegation shall not exceed 1,000 and shall phia be paid from the contingent fund of the House upon vouchers signed by § 22.7 By House resolution, the the chairman of the delegation and Speaker was authorized to approved by the Committee on House Administration. 3. House Rules and Manual § 623 The resolution was agreed to.(2) (2007). 4. See, e.g., 152 CONG. REC. 22267– 1. 111 CONG. REC. 13956, 89th Cong. 22269, 109th Cong. 2d Sess., Dec. 5, 1st Sess. 2006 (H. Res. 1087); 149 CONG. REC. 2. Parliamentarian’s Note: The Speaker 5827, 108th Cong. 1st Sess., Mar. 11, originated action on this resolution 2003 (H. Res. 19); 146 CONG. REC. following receipt of a letter from the 7818–22, 106th Cong. 2d Sess., May mayor of Philadelphia, requesting 15, 2000 (H. Res. 491); 136 CONG. that a delegation from the House be REC. 34164, 34165, 101st Cong. 2d appointed to attend this historic Sess., Oct. 25, 1990 (H. Res. 525). dedication.

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A motion to reconsider was laid on In undertaking this historic the table. ground-breaking ceremony, it is proper that we should invoke the blessing of the Divine Providence. I East Front of the Capitol ask the Chaplain of the House of Representatives, the Reverend Ber- § 22.8 Proceedings held during nard Braskamp, to offer an invocation. the ground-breaking cere- The Rev. Bernard Braskamp, D.D., mony for the extension of the Chaplain of the House of Represent- East Front of the Capitol. atives, offered the . . . prayer[.]... To Thy name we ascribe all the On Feb. 24, 1959,(1) a ground- praise and glory. Amen. Mr. STEWART. It is my high honor, breaking ceremony was held for and personal privilege, to present a the extension of the East Front of member of the Commission for the the Capitol. The proceedings were Extension of the United States Cap- itol, the Honorable EVERETT MCKIN- as follows: LEY DIRKSEN,(3) the minority leader, U.S. Senate. Mr. [Homer] THORNBERRY [of Mr. DIRKSEN. Mr. Chairman, dis- Texas]. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous tinguished guests, ladies and gentle- consent that I may insert in the men, I presume that any modifica- RECORD at this point the proceedings tion of a historic shrine and struc- of the ground-breaking ceremony at ture that has over the generations the east front of the Capitol today. insinuated itself into the hearts and ( ) into the affections of the people The SPEAKER. 2 Is there objection brings a clash between sentiment to the request of the gentleman from and necessity. And, oddly enough, I Texas? think a case can be made for both There was no objection. sides. On the sentimental side, and I use the term most advisedly, I think (The matter referred to follows:) of it in terms of reverence, devotion, and respect for those things that are GROUND-BREAKING CEREMONY FOR a part of the great pageantry of this THE EXTENSION OF THE EAST Republic which have become so deep- FRONT OF THE CAPITOL, TUESDAY, ly instilled into the hearts of the peo- FEBRUARY 24, 1959, 11 A.M. ple. I believe that sentiment, when The Architect of the Capitol, J. the time comes to make a modifica- George Stewart, acted as master of tion of one of our shrines, is a polite ceremonies. and good and felicitous deterrent, so that we do not act too hastily and Mr. STEWART. To the honored too fast.... Members of the Congress, our neigh- bors on Capitol Hill, the distin- So today I have come here to use guished members of the Supreme the spade, and to turn the first piece Court, their assistants, officials of of ground, hoping that in January the Library of Congress, and ladies 1961 — and I have been promised and gentlemen, a warm welcome. that as much as anyone could be promised anything — the incoming President of the United States will 1. 105 CONG. REC. 2850, 2851, 86th walk through a hall just above us Cong. 1st Sess. 2. Sam Rayburn (TX). 3. Everett McKinley Dirksen (IL).

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and will be inaugurated on the steps only at that cornerstone laying, but of the new east front of the Capitol. also at the laying of the cornerstone (The Speaker thereupon took the of the original section of the Capitol silver spade and broke the ground.) Building, September 18, 1793, by President George Washington. BENEDICTION When the first column in the Mr. STEWART. The Chaplain of the U.S. Senate, the Reverend Frederick portico of the extended East Front Brown Harris, will now pronounce of the Capitol was to be installed, the benediction.... the Speaker, on May 24, 1960,(5) (Thereupon the ground-breaking announced the date for the instal- ceremonies were concluded.) lation and invited Members to ( ) On June 23, 1959, 4 Speaker witness the installation: Sam Rayburn, of Texas, laid before the House an announcement Mr. RAYBURN. As chairman of the Commission for Extension of the U.S. advising that cornerstone laying Capitol, I wish to invite the members, ceremonies for the Capitol’s East officers, and employees of the House of Front extension would be held on Representatives to witness the setting July 4, 1959. The following pro- in place of the first large marble col- ceedings occurred: umn in the portico of the extended east central front of the Capitol, at 9:30 The SPEAKER laid before the House a.m., Thursday, May 26, 1960. the following announcement: This is a historic occasion in which I J. George Stewart, Architect of the feel each Member will be deeply inter- Capitol, announced today, on behalf ested. You are invited to enter the con- of the Commission for the Extension struction area at the door to the fenced of the U.S. Capitol, that the corner- enclosure just north of the entrance to stone of the East Front Extension of the U.S. Capitol will be laid by the the House wing, from where you will Honorable Dwight D. Eisenhower, be directed to a safe and appropriate President of the United States, with vantage point. Masonic ceremonies, at 12 o’clock, The old records indicate that the noon, Saturday, July 4, 1959. The original sandstone columns were erect- members of the Commission are ed in 1824 and that the stonecutters at Speaker Sam Rayburn, Chairman, Vice President Richard M. Nixon, the Capitol participated in a procession Senator Everett McKinley Dirksen, and exhibit celebrating July 4, 1824. Representatives Charles A. Halleck, The new columns are duplicates of and J. George Stewart. July 4th the originals except that they are of commemorates the date on which Georgia white marble instead of sand- President Millard Fillmore laid the stone. They are monolithic, weigh cornerstone of the House and Senate wings of the U.S. Capitol in 1851. about 18 tons each, are 24 in number, The Masonic ceremonies will com- and are 24 feet 9 inches high. The col- memorate the ceremonies held not umns are of the Corinthian order and

4. 105 CONG. REC. 11669, 11670, 86th 5. 106 CONG. REC. 10966, 86th Cong. Cong. 1st Sess. 2d Sess.

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taper uniformly from a diameter of 3 invitation to all Members, officers, feet at the base to 2 feet 6 inches at and employees of both Houses of the top. Congress to attend the ceremony: The original columns were designed by Charles Bulfinch in carrying out the Mr. JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Presi- overall plan for the east portico pre- dent, on Friday, September 2, at 10 pared by, his predecessor, Benjamin H. a.m., the first flag will be raised over Latrobe. Mr. Latrobe and Mr. Bulfinch the extended east front of the U.S. were the second and third Architects of Capitol. the Capitol, respectively. For the information of the Members The column to be set on Thursday, of the Senate, there will be a brief May 26, will be the one located imme- ceremony at that time. The U.S. Ma- diately to the southeast of the main rine Band will be present and the Ma- entrance leading to the rotunda. rine Corps will provide a color guard. SPEAKER RAYBURN has invited all On the legislative day of Aug. Members, officers, and employees of 31, 1960,(6) the Speaker an- both branches of Congress to attend nounced the ceremonies to be held the ceremonies. I ask unanimous con- in connection with the raising of sent that a press release issued by the the first flag over the extended Speaker of the House be printed at this point in the RECORD. East Central Front of the Capitol: There being no objection, the press The SPEAKER. The Chair desires to release was ordered to be printed in announce that a brief ceremony will be the Record, as follows: held on Friday, September 2, 1960, at Speaker SAM RAYBURN, Chairman 10 a.m., in connection with the raising of the Commission for Extension of of the first flag over the extended east the U.S. Capitol, announced today central front of the U.S. Capitol. Mem- that a brief ceremony would be held on Friday, September 2, 1960, at 10 bers and their staffs are cordially in- a.m., in connection with the raising vited to attend this ceremony. of the first flag over the extended In the Senate, on Aug. 31, east central front of the U.S. Capitol. ( ) The U.S. Marine Band will play 1960, 7 Senate Majority Leader selections from 9:45 to 10 a.m. The Lyndon B. Johnson, of Texas, ad- U.S. Marine Corps will provide a color guard, the members of which vised that a press release con- will lower the flag from the tem- cerning the flag raising had been porary pole installed in the peristyle issued by the Speaker of the of the dome during construction (when the old east front and old flag- House, and referred the Speaker’s pole were removed about 2 years ago) and will raise a new flag over 6. 106 CONG. REC. 18906, 86th Cong. the extended east front. The color 2d Sess. (Calendar Day Sept. 2, guard will receive the new flag from 1960). the Speaker of the House and proceed up the main central steps and 7. 106 CONG. REC. 18506, 86th Cong. through the Capitol to the roof. As 2d Sess. they ascend the steps, the band will

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play ‘‘America the Beautiful.’’ As the floor privileges for joint meetings. flag is raised for the first time on the permanent pole located on the roof of In recent years the Chair has also the extended east front, and as, si- announced that the practice of re- multaneously, the flag on the tem- serving seats by placard for joint porary pole is lowered a trumpter will sound ‘‘To the Colors.’’ meetings would not be allowed The band will then play ‘‘The Star and that Members could reserve Spangled Banner’’ and in conclusion, seats only by their physical pres- ‘‘Stars and Stripes Forever.’’ ence following a security sweep of PEAKER AYBURN S R invites Mem- ( ) bers, officers, and employees of the the Chamber. 2 Senate and House of Representa- When the joint meeting com- tives, and the general public to attend the ceremonies to be held in the mences, the Speaker and the Vice area immediately in front of the President traditionally announce main east central steps. the appointment of the Members of the House and Senate who will serve as the escort committee that § 23. Ceremonies for Vis- ushers the foreign dignitary down iting Dignitaries the center aisle to the rostrum.(3)

The House and Senate often 2. Parliamentarian’s Note: The ‘‘no adopt unanimous-consent requests placard’’ announcement became to recess to meet with the other standard for joint sessions as of legislative body in joint meetings Sept. 19, 2001 (see 147 CONG. REC. 17226, 107th Cong. 1st Sess.), and in the Hall of the House in order was first extended to a joint meeting to hear addresses from visiting during the address by the Honorable ( ) foreign dignitaries. 1 John Howard, Prime Minister of As part of the preparation for a Australia, on June 12, 2002. See 148 joint meeting, the Chair an- CONG. REC. 10133–36, 107th Cong. nounces the customary policy on 2d Sess. 3. For a variation on this practice, see 1. A joint meeting is distinguishable 149 CONG. REC. 18595–98, 108th from a joint session, which is a more Cong. 1st Sess., July 17, 2003, for formal occasion that is arranged by the joint meeting for Prime Minister the adoption of a concurrent resolu- of the United Kingdom. In that in- tion. Typically, joint sessions are stance, members of the House and held to receive Presidential messages Senate escort committees assembled and to count the electoral votes for in the Office of the Speaker to meet the President and Vice President. with the Prime Minister, instead of For a discussion of joint sessions to first assembling in the Chamber. receive Presidential messages, such This change was prompted by the as the President’s annual state of Prime Minister’s tight schedule and the Union address, see Ch. 35, infra. his meeting with Senate leadership

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The Sergeant at Arms then tra- assistance of a teleprompter, and ditionally announces the Acting may speak in English or in a for- Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, eign language with the assistance who travels down the center aisle of electronic and written trans- to take his or her seat.(4) Members lation. In several instances, simul- of the President’s Cabinet and any taneous translation has been pro- attending Justices of the United vided with the assistance of hand- held translation devices that were States Supreme Court may also provided by the foreign govern- be announced. ment.(5) The visiting foreign dignitary Congress has also held Rotunda may speak from notes or with the ceremonies for foreign leaders,(7) religious leaders,(8) and human prior to the joint meeting. Therefore, rights leaders.(9) when the Speaker and the Vice President announced the members of f the escort committee, their language reflected they had appointed the Joint Meetings for Visiting committee, which had convened in Dignitaries the Office of the Speaker. 4. Parliamentarian’s Note: It was the § 23.1 The House by unani- practice for numerous attending Am- mous consent authorizes the bassadors, Ministers and Charge´s Speaker to declare a recess d’Affaires of foreign governments to on a specified day for the be announced and to travel down the center aisle to be seated, but this purpose of receiving a for- process was quite time consuming. eign dignitary in joint meet- See, e.g., 140 CONG. REC. 17891–95, ing. 103d Cong. 2d Sess., July 26, 1994 The proceedings of July 20, (joint meeting to receive his Excel- 2006,(1) illustrate the procedure lency Yitzhak Rabin, Prime Minister of Israel, and his Majesty King Hus- 5. See 142 CONG. REC. 2202–205, 104th sein I of the Hashemite Kingdom of Cong. 2d Sess., Feb. 1, 1996 (joint Jordan). Beginning with the joint meeting to receive President Jacques meeting to receive President Jacques Chirac of France) and 143 CONG. Chirac of France that took place on REC. 2759–62, 105th Cong. 1st Sess., Feb. 1, 1996, only the Acting Dean of Feb. 27, 1997 (joint meeting to re- the Diplomatic Corps (the foreign ceive his Excellency Eduardo Frei, diplomat with the longest record of President of the Republic of Chile). continuous service in the United 7. See § 23.7, infra. States) was announced and seated; 8. See §§ 23.8, 23.9, infra. this has become the practice hence- 9. See § 23.10, infra. forth. See 142 CONG. REC. 2202–205, 1. 152 CONG. REC. 15222, 109th Cong. 104th Cong. 2d Sess. 2d Sess.

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for authorizing the Speaker to de- ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE clare a recess for the purpose of SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE receiving a foreign dignitary in a The SPEAKER pro tempore.(2) The joint meeting: Chair desires to make an announcement. AUTHORIZING THE SPEAKER TO After consultation among the Speak- DECLARE A RECESS ON er and the majority and minority lead- WEDNESDAY, JULY 26, 2006, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIV- ers, the Chair announces that during ING IN JOINT MEETING HIS the joint meeting to hear an address by EXCELLENCY NOURI AL- His Excellency Nouri Al-Maliki, only MALIKI, PRIME MINISTER OF the doors immediately opposite the THE REPUBLIC OF IRAQ Speaker and those on his right and left Mr. [John A.] BOEHNER [of Ohio]. will be open. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent No one will be allowed on the floor of that it may in order at any time on the House who does not have the privi- Wednesday, July 26, 2006, for the lege of the floor of the House. Speaker to declare a recess, subject to Due to the large attendance that is the call of the Chair, for the purpose of anticipated, the Chair feels the rule re- receiving in joint meeting His Excel- garding the privilege of the floor must lency Nouri al-Maliki, Prime Minister be strictly adhered to. of the Republic of Iraq. Children of Members will not be per- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. mitted on the floor, and the coopera- TERRY).(2) Is there objection to the re- tion of all Members is requested. quest of the gentleman from Ohio? The practice of reserving seats prior There was no objection.(3) to the joint meeting by placard will not be allowed. Members may reserve their § 23.2 The two Houses met in seats by physical presence only fol- joint meeting to receive His lowing the security sweep of the Cham- Excellency Nouri Al-Maliki, ber. Prime Minister of the Repub- f lic of Iraq. These proceedings illustrate the general cere- RECESS monial procedure for con- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ducting such a joint meeting. ant to the order of the House of Thurs- day, July 20, 2006, the House stands (1) On July 26, 2006, the fol- in recess subject to the call of the lowing occurred: Chair. Accordingly (at 10 o’clock and 6 min- 2. Lee Terry (NE). utes a.m.), the House stood in recess 3. See § 23.2, infra, for proceedings. subject to the call of the Chair. 1. 152 CONG. REC. 15996–99, 109th Cong. 2d Sess. 2. Tom Price (GA).

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b 1051 The VICE PRESIDENT.(5) The Presi- dent of the Senate, at the direction of JOINT MEETING OF THE HOUSE that body, appoints the following Sen- AND SENATE TO HEAR AN AD- DRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY ators as members of the committee on NOURI AL-MALIKI, PRIME MIN- the part of the Senate to escort His Ex- ISTER OF THE REPUBLIC OF cellency Nouri Al-Maliki, Prime Min- IRAQ ister of the Republic of Iraq, into the House Chamber: The Speaker of the House presided. The Senator from Tennessee (Mr. The Assistant to the Sergeant at FRIST). Arms, Mr. Bill Sims, announced the Vice President and Members of the The Senator from Kentucky (Mr. MCCONNELL). U.S. Senate who entered the Hall of the House of Representatives, the Vice The Senator from Alaska (Mr. STE- President taking the chair at the right VENS). of the Speaker, and the Members of The Senator from Pennsylvania (Mr. the Senate the seats reserved for them. SANTORUM). The SPEAKER.(3) The Chair ap- The Senator from Texas (Mrs. points as members of the committee on HUTCHISON). the part of the House to escort His Ex- The Senator from Arizona (Mr. KYL). cellency Nouri Al-Maliki, Prime Min- The Senator from North Carolina ister of the Republic of Iraq, into the (Mrs. DOLE). Chamber: The Senator from Montana (Mr. The gentleman from Missouri (Mr. BURNS). BLUNT).... The Senator from Nevada (Mr. The gentleman from California (Mr. REID). LANTOS).(4) The Senator from Illinois (Mr. DUR- BIN). 3. J. Dennis Hastert (IL). The Assistant to the Sergeant at 4. The full escort committee included Arms announced the Acting Dean of the following members: Roy Blunt the Diplomatic Corps, His Excellency (MO) (Majority Whip), Deborah Jesse Bibiano Marehalau, Ambassador Pryce (OH) (Republican Conference of Micronesia. Chair), Duncan Hunter (CA) (Chair The Acting Dean of the Diplomatic of the Committee on Armed Serv- Corps entered the Hall of the House of ices), Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (FL) Representatives and took the seat re- (Committee on International Rela- served for him. tions), Peter Hoekstra (MI) (Chair of The Assistant to the Sergeant at the Permanent Select Committee on Arms announced the Cabinet of the Intelligence), Nancy Pelosi (CA) (Mi- President of the United States. nority Leader), Steny H. Hoyer (MD) (Minority Whip), James E. Clyburn Tom Lantos (CA) (Ranking Member (SC) (Chairman of the Democratic of the Committee on International Caucus), John B. Larson, (CT) Relations). (Democratic Caucus Vice-Chair) and 5. Richard B. Cheney (WY).

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The Members of the Cabinet of the Thank you very much. President of the United States entered [Applause, the Members rising.] the Hall of the House of Representa- At 11 o’clock and 36 minutes a.m., tives and took the seats reserved for His Excellency Nouri Al-Maliki, Prime them in front of the Speaker’s rostrum. Minister of the Republic of Iraq, ac- At 11 o’clock and 6 minutes a.m., the companied by the committee of escort, Assistant to the Sergeant at Arms an- retired from the Hall of the House of nounced His Excellency Nouri Al- Representatives. Maliki, Prime Minister of the Republic The Assistant to the Sergeant at of Iraq. Arms escorted the invited guests from The Prime Minister of the Republic the Chamber in the following order: of Iraq, escorted by the committee of The Members of the President’s Cab- Senators and Representatives, entered inet; the Hall of the House of Representa- The Acting Dean of the Diplomatic tives and stood at the Clerk’s desk. Corps. [Applause, the Members rising.] The SPEAKER. Members of the Con- f gress, it is my great privilege and I JOINT MEETING DISSOLVED deem it a high honor and a personal pleasure to present to you His Excel- The SPEAKER. The purpose of the lency Nouri Al-Maliki, Prime Minister joint meeting having been completed, of the Republic of Iraq. the Chair declares the joint meeting of [Applause, the Members rising.] the two Houses now dissolved. Accordingly, at 11 o’clock and 40 f minutes a.m., the joint meeting of the two Houses was dissolved. ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY NOURI AL-MALIKI, PRIME MIN- The Members of the Senate retired ISTER OF THE REPUBLIC OF to their Chamber. IRAQ f Prime Minister AL-MALIKI. In the Name of God, the Most Gracious, the ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE Most Merciful. SPEAKER Your Excellency the Speaker of the The SPEAKER. The House will con- House, Mr. Vice President, honorable tinue in recess until 12:15 p.m. ladies and gentlemen, Members of Congress, it is with great pleasure that f I am able to take this opportunity to be the first democratically and con- b 1215 stitutionally elected Prime Minister of AFTER RECESS Iraq to address you, the elected representatives of the American people, The recess having expired, the and I thank you for affording me this House was called to order by the unique chance to speak at this re- Speaker pro tempore (Mr. CULBERSON) spected assembly.... at 12 o’clock and 15 minutes p.m.

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PRINTING OF PROCEEDINGS mittee on the part of the House to es- HAD DURING RECESS cort His Excellency Viktor Yushchenko Mr. [Ted] POE [of Texas]. Mr. into the Chamber: Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that The gentleman from Missouri (Mr. the proceedings had during the recess BLUNT);... be printed in the RECORD. The President of Ukraine, escorted The SPEAKER pro tempore.(6) Is by the committee of Senators and Rep- there objection to the request of the resentatives, entered the Hall of the gentleman from Texas? House of Representatives and stood at There was no objection. the Clerk’s desk. [Applause, the Members rising.] § 23.3 Instance in which a The SPEAKER pro tempore. Mem- Speaker pro tempore pre- bers of the Congress, it is my great sided over a joint meeting. privilege and I deem it a high honor On Apr. 6, 2005,(1) during a and a personal pleasure to present to you His Excellency Viktor Yushchenko, joint meeting to receive His Excel- President of Ukraine. lency Viktor Yushchenko, the [Applause, the Members rising.] President of Ukraine, Majority Leader Tom DeLay, of Texas, was f appointed as Speaker pro tempore ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY to preside over the joint meeting. VIKTOR YUSHCHENKO, PRESI- DENT OF UKRAINE JOINT MEETING OF THE HOUSE AND SENATE TO HEAR AN AD- (The following address was delivered DRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY in Ukrainian, with a simultaneous VIKTOR YUSHCHENKO, PRESI- DENT OF UKRAINE translation in English.)... The Speaker pro tempore (Mr. f DELAY) presided. The Assistant to the Sergeant at JOINT MEETING DISSOLVED Arms, Bill Sims, announced the Vice The SPEAKER pro tempore. The President and Members of the U.S. purpose of the joint meeting having Senate who entered the Hall of the been completed, the Chair declares the House of Representatives, the Vice joint meeting of the two Houses now President taking the chair at the right dissolved. of the Speaker pro tempore, and the Members of the Senate the seats re- Accordingly, at 11 o’clock and 44 served for them. minutes a.m., the joint meeting of the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The two Houses was dissolved. Chair appoints as members of the com- The Members of the Senate retired to their Chamber. 6. John Abney Culberson (TX). 1. 151 CONG. REC. 5711–14, 109th § 23.4 Proceedings had during Cong. 1st Sess. a recess of the House for a 296

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joint meeting to receive his the chair at the right of the Speaker, Excellency Yitzhak Rabin, and the Members of the Senate the seats reserved for them. Prime Minister of Israel, and The SPEAKER. The Chair appoints his Majesty King Hussein I of as members of the House to escort His the Hashemite Kingdom of Majesty King Hussein I of the Jordan. Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and His (1) Excellency Yitshak Rabin, Prime Min- On July 26, 1994, the fol- ister of Israel, into the Chamber: the lowing proceedings occurred at the gentleman from Missouri, Mr. GEP- first joint meeting with two HARDT; the gentleman from Michigan, invitees: Mr. BONIOR; the gentleman from The proceedings were as fol- Maryland, Mr. HOYER; the gentleman lows: from California, Mr. FAZIO; the gentleman from Indiana, Mr. HAMILTON; RECESS the gentleman from Illinois, Mr. YATES; the gentleman from West Vir- (2) The SPEAKER. Pursuant to the ginia, Mr. RAHALL; the gentleman from order of the House on Friday, July 22, Illinois, Mr. MICHEL; the gentleman 1994, the House will stand in recess from Georgia, Mr. GINGRICH; the gen- subject to the call of the Chair. tleman from Texas, Mr. ARMEY; the Accordingly (at 10 o’clock and 4 min- gentleman from Illinois, Mr. HYDE; the utes a.m.), the House stood in recess gentleman from New York, Mr. GIL- subject to the call of the Chair. MAN; the gentlewoman from Maine, Ms. SNOWE; and the gentleman from f New York, Mr. LEVY. ( ) JOINT MEETING OF THE HOUSE The VICE PRESIDENT. 3 The Presi- AND SENATE TO HEAR AD- dent of the Senate as the direction of DRESSES BY HIS MAJESTY that body appoints the following Sen- KING HUSSEIN I OF THE ators as members of the committee on HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF the part of the Senate to escort His JORDAN AND HIS EXCEL- LENCY YITZHAK RABIN, PRIME Majesty King Hussein I of the MINISTER OF ISRAEL Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and His Excellency Yitshak Rabin, Prime Min- The SPEAKER of the House pre- ister of Israel, into the Chamber: the sided. Senator from Maine, Mr. MITHCELL; The Doorkeeper, Hon. James P. the Senator from Kentucky, Mr. FORD; Molloy, announced the Vice President the Senator from Rhode Island, Mr. and Members of the U.S. Senate who PELL; the Senator from Hawaii, Mr. entered the Hall of the House of Rep- INOUYE; the Senator from Georgia, Mr. resentatives, the Vice President taking NUNN; the Senator from Vermont, Mr. LEAHY; the Senator from New York, 1. 140 CONG. REC. 17891-93, 103d Mr. MOYNIHAN; the Senator from New Cong. 2d Sess. 2. Thomas S. Foley (WA). 3. Albert A. Gore (TN).

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Jersey, Mr. LAUTENBERG; the Senator Yitzhak Rabin, Prime Minister of from Wisconsin, Mr. KOHL; the Senator Israel. from California, Mrs. FEINSTEIN; the His Majesty King Hussein I of the Senator from Kansas, Mr. DOLE; the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and His Senator from Wyoming, Mr. SIMPSON; Excellency Yitzhak Rabin, Prime Min- the Senator from Mississippi, Mr. ister of Israel, escorted by the com- COCHRAN; the Senator from Mis- mittee of Senators and Representa- sissippi, Mr. LOTT; the Senator from tives, entered the Hall of the House of Oklahoma, Mr. NICKLES; the Senator Representatives, and stood at the from South Carolina, Mr. THURMOND; Clerk’s desk. the Senator from Oregon, Mr. HAT- [Applause, the Members arising.] FIELD; the Senator from Indiana, Mr. The SPEAKER. Members of the Con- LUGAR; the Senator from Kentucky, gress, it is my great privilege, and I Mr. MCCONNELL; the Senator from deem it a high honor and a personal Pennsylvania, Mr. SPECTER. pleasure, to present to you His Majesty The Doorkeeper announced the Am- King Hussein I of the Hashemite King- bassadors, Ministers and Charge´s d’Af- dom of Jordan and His Excellency faires of foreign governments. Yitzhak Rabin, Prime Minister of The ambassadors, ministers, and Israel. charge´s d’affaires of foreign govern- [Applause, the Members arising.] ments entered the Hall of the House of The SPEAKER. His Excellency, Hus- Representatives and took the seats re- sein I.(4) served for them. The Doorkeeper announced the Hon- f orable Ruth Bader Ginsburg, an Asso- ciate Justice of the Supreme Court of ADDRESS BY HIS MAJESTY KING HUSSEIN I OF THE the United States. HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF The Associate Justice of the United JORDAN BEFORE THE JOINT States Supreme Court entered the Hall MEETING OF THE UNITED of the House of Representatives and STATES CONGRESS took the seat reserved for her in front KING HUSSEIN I. Mr. Speaker, Mr. of the Speaker’s rostrum. President, honored guests, Members of The Doorkeeper announced the Cabi- Congress, ladies and gentleman, it is net of the President of the United an honor for me to stand before you, States. the Representatives of the Great Amer- The members of the Cabinet of the ican Nation, on this historic President of the United States entered occasion... the Hall of the House of Representa- To all of you, and to the American tives and took the seats reserved for people, I offer my thanks for your them in front of the Speaker’s rostrum. kindness, hospitality, and for all your At 11 o’clock and 8 minutes a.m. the support. Doorkeeper announced his Majesty King Hussein I of the Hashemite King- 4. Parliamentarian’s Note: As a Head of dom of Jordan; and his Excellency State, King Hussein spoke first.

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May God bless you all.... The Members of the Senate retired (Applause, the Members rising.) to their Chamber. The SPEAKER. His Excellency Yitzhak Rabin. f

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ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY AFTER RECESS YITZHAK RABIN, PRIME MIN- ISTER OF ISRAEL The recess having expired, the House was called to order by the PRIME MINISTER RABIN. Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, distinguished Speaker pro tempore (Mr. MONT- Members of Congress, His Majesty, the GOMERY) at 1:30 p.m. King of Jordan, I start with the Jewish f word ‘‘Shalom.’’... God, bless the peace. PRINTING OF PROCEEDINGS [Applause, the Members rising.] HAD DURING THE RECESS At 12 noon his Majesty King Hus- sein I of the Hashemite Kingdom of Mr. [James A.] TRAFICANT [Jr., of Jordan and His Excellency Yitzhak Ohio]. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous Rabin, Prime Minister of Israel, retired consent that the proceedings had dur- from the Hall of the House of Rep- ing the recess be printed in the resentatives. RECORD. The Doorkeeper escorted the invited (4) guests from the Chamber in the fol- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is lowing order: there objection to the request of the The members of the President’s Cab- gentleman from Ohio? inet. There was no objection. The Associate Justice of the Su- preme Court of the United States. Joint Meetings With Non-Head The Ambassadors, Ministers and Charge´s d’Affaires of foreign govern- of State Foreign Leaders ments. § 23.5 Proceedings held during f recess to receive the Deputy JOINT MEETING DISSOLVED President of the African Na- tional Congress. The SPEAKER. The purpose of this joint meeting having been completed, On June 26, 1990,(1) the Honor- the Chair declares the joint meeting of able Nelson Mandela, Deputy the two Houses dissolved, and the House will meet in session at about President of the African National 1:30 p.m. Accordingly, at 12 o’clock and 9 min- 4. G. V. (Sonny) Montgomery (MS). utes p.m., the joint meeting of the two 1. 136 CONG. REC. 15632–35, 101st Houses was dissolved. Cong. 2d Sess.

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Congress, addressed a joint meet- The gentlewoman from Hawaii, Mrs. ing: SAIKI. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The RECESS President of the Senate pro tempore, at the direction of that body, appoints the The SPEAKER.(2) Pursuant to the following Senators as a committee on order of the House of Thursday, June the part of the Senate to escort Mr. 14, 1990, the House will stand in re- Nelson Mandela, deputy president of cess subject to the call of the Chair. the African National Congress, into the

f House Chamber: The Senator from Maine, Mr. MITCH- JOINT MEETING OF THE HOUSE ELL;... AND SENATE TO HEAR AN AD- The Senator from Kansas, Mrs. DRESS BY NELSON MANDELA, KASSEBAUM. DEPUTY PRESIDENT OF THE AFRICAN NATIONAL CON- The Doorkeeper announced the am- GRESS bassadors, ministers, and charge´s d’affaires of foreign governments entered The SPEAKER of the House pre- the Hall of the House of Representa- siding. tives and took the seats reserved for The Doorkeeper, the Honorable them. James T. Molly, announced the Presi- The Doorkeeper announced the Cabi- ( ) dent pro tempore 3 and Members of net of the President of the United the U.S. Senate, who entered the Hall States. of the House of Representatives, the The members of the Cabinet of the President pro tempore taking the President of the United States entered Chair at the left of the Speaker, and the Hall of the House of Representa- Members of the Senate the seats re- tives and took the seats reserved for served for them. them in front of the Speaker’s rostrum. The SPEAKER. The Chair appoints At 11 o’clock and 9 minutes a.m., the as members of the committee on the Doorkeeper announced Mr. Nelson part of the House to escort Mr. Nelson Mandela, deputy president of the Afri- Mandela, deputy president of the Afri- can National Congress. can National Congress, into the Cham- Mr. Nelson Mandela, deputy presi- ber: dent of the African National Congress, The gentleman from Missouri, Mr. escorted by the committee of Senators GEPHARDT;... and Representatives, entered the Hall of the House of Representatives, and 2. Thomas S. Foley (WA). stood at the Clerk’s desk. 3. Parliamentarian’s Note: The Vice [Applause, the Members rising.] President, in attendance as the The SPEAKER. Members of the Con- President of the Senate, sits to the gress, it is my great privilege, and I Speaker’s right. A President pro tem- deem it a high honor and personal pore of the Senate attending in place pleasure to present to you, Mr. Nelson of the Vice President sits to the Mandela, deputy president of the Afri- Speaker’s left. can National Congress.

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[Applause, the Members rising.] Accordingly, at 11 o’clock and 59 minutes a.m., the joint meeting of the f two Houses was dissolved. The Mem- bers of the Senate retired to their ADDRESS BY NELSON MANDELA, DEPUTY PRESIDENT OF THE Chamber.

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Mr. MANDELA. Mr. Speaker, Mr. ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER President, esteemed Members of the U.S. Congress; your excellencies, am- The SPEAKER. The House will con- bassadors and members of the Diplo- tinue in recess until 12:45 p.m. matic Corps; distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen: f It is a fact of the human condition that each shall, like a meteor, a mere b 1250 brief passing moment in time and space, flit across the human stage and AFTER RECESS pass out of existence. Even the golden The recess having expired, the lads and lasses, as much as the chim- House was called to order by the ney sweepers, come, and tomorrow are Speaker pro tempore [Mr. DURBIN] at no more. After them all, they leave the people, enduring, multiplying, perma- 12 o’clock and 50 minutes p.m.

nent, except to the extent that the f same humanity might abuse its own genius to immolate life itself.... PRINTING OF PROCEEDINGS Thank you. HAD DURING RECESS (Applause, the Members rising.) At 11 o’clock and 48 minutes a.m., Mr. [Joseph E.] BRENNAN [of Mr. Nelson Mandela, deputy president Maine]. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous of the African National Congress, ac- consent that the proceedings had dur- companied by the committee of escort, ing the recess be printed in the retired from the Hall of the House of RECORD. Representatives. The SPEAKER pro tempore.(4) Is The Doorkeeper escorted the invited there objection to the request of the guests from the Chamber in the following order: gentleman from Maine? The members of the President’s Cab- There was no objection. inet. The ambassadors, ministers and § 23.6 Proceedings had during charge´s d’affaires of foreign govern- recess of the House for a ments. joint meeting to receive the ( ) f Honorable Lech Walesa. 1

JOINT MEETING DISSOLVED 4. Richard J. Durbin (IL). The SPEAKER. The Chair declares 1. Parliamentarian’s Note: As the the joint meeting of the two Houses Chairman of the Polish trade union dissolved. Solidarnosc, Mr. Walesa joined an

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On Nov. 15, 1989,(2) the Honor- The gentleman from Missouri [Mr. able Lech Walesa addressed a GEPHARDT];... ( ) joint meeting. The following pro- The VICE PRESIDENT. 4 The Presi- ceedings occurred: dent of the Senate, at the direction of that body, appoints the following Sen- RECESS ators as members of the committee on the part of the Senate to join a like (3) The SPEAKER. Pursuant to the committee on the part of the House to order of the House of Thursday, No- escort the Honorable Lech Walesa into vember 9, 1989, the House will stand the House Chamber: . . . in recess subject to the call of the The Doorkeeper announced the am- Chair. bassadors, ministers, and charge´s d’af- Accordingly (at 10 o’clock and 5 min- faires of foreign governments entered utes a.m.), the House stood in recess the Hall of the House of Representa- subject to the call of the Chair. tives and took the seats reserved for f them. The Doorkeeper announced the Cabi- JOINT MEETING OF THE HOUSE net of the President of the United AND SENATE TO HEAR AN AD- States. DRESS BY THE HONORABLE LECH WALESA, CHAIRMAN, The members of the Cabinet of the SOLIDARNOSC President of the United States entered the Hall of the House of Representa- The Speaker of the House presided. tives and took the seats reserved for The Doorkeeper, the Honorable them in front of the Speaker’s rostrum. James T. Molloy, announced the Vice At 11 o’clock and 5 minutes a.m., the President and Members of the U.S. Doorkeeper announced the Honorable Senate, who entered the Hall of the Lech Walesa, Chairman, Solidarnosc. House of Representatives, the Vice President taking the chair at the right The Honorable Lech Walesa, Chair- of the Speaker, and Members of the man, Solidarnosc, escorted by the com- Senate the seats reserved for them. mittee of Senators and Representa- The SPEAKER. The Chair appoints tives, entered the Hall of the House of as members of the committee on the Representatives, and stood at the part of the House to escort the honor- Clerk’s desk. able Lech Walesa, Chairman, [Applause, the Members rising.] Solidarnosc, into the Chamber: The SPEAKER. Members of the Con- gress, it is my great privilege, and I exclusive group of persons who, deem it a high honor and personal being neither head of state nor head pleasure to present to you the Honor- of government, nevertheless ad- able Lech Walesa, Chairman, dressed a joint meeting. Solidarnosc. 2. 135 CONG. REC. 28968–72, 103d [Applause, the Members rising.] Cong. 2d Sess. 3. Thomas S. Foley (WA). 4. J. Danforth Quayle (IN).

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ADDRESS BY THE HONORABLE JOINT MEETING DISSOLVED LECH WALESA, CHAIRMAN, SOLIDARNOSC The SPEAKER. The Chair declares the joint meeting of the two Houses (The following is an English trans- dissolved. lation of the address delivered in Pol- Accordingly, at 12 o’clock and 10 ish by Chairman Lech Walesa before minutes p.m., the joint meeting of the the joint meeting, through an inter- two Houses was dissolved. preter.) The Members of the Senate retired Mr. WALESA. Mr. Speaker, Mr. to their Chamber. President, Members of the Cabinet, ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER distinguished Members of the House and Senate, ladies and The SPEAKER. The House will con- gentlemen[.]... tinue in recess until 12:45 p.m.

I stand before you as the third for- f eign non-head-of-state invited to address the joint Houses of Congress of b 1250 the United States. The Congress, which for many people in the world, AFTER RECESS oppressed and stripped of their rights, The recess having expired, the is a beacon of freedom and a bulwark House was called to order by the of human rights. And here I stand be- Speaker pro tempore [Mrs. SCHROE- fore you, to speak to America in the DER] at 12 o’clock and 50 minutes p.m. name of my nation. To speak to citi- f zens of the country and the continent whose threshold is guarded by the fa- PRINTING OF PROCEEDINGS mous Statue of Liberty. It is for me an HAD DURING RECESS honor so great, a moment so solemn, Mr. [Joseph E.] BRENNAN [of that I can find nothing to compare it Maine]. Madame Speaker, I ask unani- with.... mous consent that the proceedings had [Applause, the Members rising.] during the recess be printed in the At 12 o’clock and 10 minutes, p.m., RECORD. the Honorable Lech Walesa, Chairman, The SPEAKER pro tempore.(5) Is Solidarnosc, accompanied by the com- there objection to the request of the mittee of escort, retired from the Hall gentleman from Maine? of the House of Representatives. There was no objection. The Doorkeeper escorted the invited guests from the Chamber in the fol- Rotunda Receptions for Vis- lowing order: iting Dignitaries The Members of the President’s Cab- inet. § 23.7 A reception was held by The Ambassadors, Ministers, and Congress in the Rotunda on charge´s d’affaires of foreign governments. 5. Patricia Schroeder (CO).

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the occasion of a visit to the The Clerk read as follows: United States by the King The Chair desires to announce, at and Queen of Great Britain. the suggestion and request of the Joint Committee on Arrangements, On May 24, 1939,(1) the Speak- that only Members of the House will er(2) pursuant to the provisions of be permitted to enter the rotunda. Senate Concurrent Resolution 17, Under the order adopted by the joint committee, ex-Members of the appointed members to the joint House and children will not be per- committee preparing for the wel- mitted in the rotunda. coming of the King and Queen of The Chair further desires to sug- Great Britain to the Capitol: gest that Members refrain from smoking and after their presentation The SPEAKER. Pursuant to the pro- to Their Majesties they take the visions of Senate Concurrent Resolu- place provided for them in the ro- tion 17, the Chair appoints as mem- tunda and remain there until Their bers of the joint committee to make the Majesties leave. necessary arrangements for welcoming The SPEAKER. The Chair takes the Their Majesties the King and Queen of liberty of suggesting that in forming Great Britain and the members of the procession to proceed to the ro- their party on the occasion of their tunda that, as far as it may be fea- visit to the Capitol, Mr. RAYBURN, Mr. sible, the older Members of the BLOOM, and Mr. MARTIN of Massachu- House — that is, those ranking in se- setts. niority of service — form at the head of On June 9, 1939,(3) the morning the line. Of course, it will be very dif- of the reception for the King and ficult to carry that out, but the older Members will recognize their terms of Queen of Great Britain, the House service. There is no restriction or regu- convened at 10:30 a.m. Following lation about that, but that has been the reading and approval of the suggested on the part of the Com- Journal, the Clerk read an an- mittee on Arrangements. nouncement on the part of the RECESS Chair concerning the reception for the King and Queen. Speaker The SPEAKER. The House will now stand in recess. Bankhead then offered further in- Accordingly (at 10 o’clock and 37 formal suggestions relating to the minutes a.m.), pursuant to Senate ceremony, and the House stood in Concurrent Resolution 17,(4) the House recess to attend the reception. stood in recess subject to the call of the Chair. The SPEAKER. The Chair will ask the Clerk to read the following an- The proceedings of June 9, 1939 nouncement on the part of the Chair. in the Senate,(5) the day of the reception, were recorded as follows: 1. 84 CONG. REC. 6106, 76th Cong. 1st Sess. 4. See 84 CONG. REC. 6032, 76th Cong. 2. William B. Bankhead (AL). 1st Sess., for proceedings. 3. 84 CONG. REC. 6889, 76th Cong. 1st 5. 84 CONG. REC. 6888, 76th Cong. 1st Sess. Sess.

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CONGRESSIONAL WELCOME TO KING then proceed to the section the Senate GEORGE VI AND QUEEN ELIZABETH had originally occupied, and there the OF GREAT BRITAIN Members of the House will stand until Mr. [Alben W.] BARKLEY [of Ken- they are presented.... tucky]. Mr. President, the senior Sen- It is planned that the Members of ator from Nevada [Mr. PITTMAN], the Senate and of the House of Rep- chairman of the Joint Committee on resentatives shall be in their positions Arrangements and Reception, has a at the time when Their Majesties are statement to make. escorted into the rotunda. Mr. [Key] PITTMAN. Mr. President, After the Vice President and the Their Majesties the King and Queen of Speaker have taken their positions near the door they will receive Their Great Britain will be met at the foot of Majesties in the rotunda. The senior the central steps in front of the Capitol Senator from Idaho [Mr. BORAH], being at 11 o’clock a. m. by the Joint Com- the senior Member of the Senate, will mittee on Arrangements and Recep- lead the Senate in the presentation of tion, and will be escorted into the ro- the Members to Their Majesties. tunda, where they will be received by At 10 o’clock and 40 minutes a.m., the Vice President of the United States the Committee on Arrangements and and the Speaker of the House of Rep- Reception on the part of the Senate, resentatives. The Vice President and consisting of Hon. KEY PITTMAN, of Ne- the Speaker of the House will then es- vada, chairman of the joint committee; cort them to the positions which they Hon. ALBEN W. BARKLEY, of Kentucky; will occupy during the reception. The and Hon. CHARLES L. MCNARY, of Or- Members of the Senate will be pre- egon, withdrew from the Chamber and sented to Their Majesties by the chair- proceeded to the steps leading to the man of the joint committee. main entrance on the east front of the When the Senate leaves its Cham- Capitol, where they joined the com- ber, the Members of the Senate will mittee on the part of the House of Rep- proceed through the rotunda to a sec- resentatives, consisting of Hon. SOL tion which is roped off on the south- BLOOM, of New York; Hon. SAM RAY- west side of the rotunda, the portion BURN, of Texas; and Hon. JOSEPH W. nearest to the House. That is for the MARTIN, Jr., of Massachusetts, and re- reason that the Members of the Senate ceived Their Majesties, who were es- and the House will move to the left corted into the rotunda in the following after they greet Their Majesties. The order: Members of the Senate, being first to On the left of the King, Senator be presented, will be in the section PITTMAN; nearest to the House, and the House On the right of the King, the Queen; Members will be in the section nearest On the right of the Queen, Rep- to the Senate side of the rotunda. After resentative BLOOM. Members of the Senate are presented, Immediately following Their Maj- they will proceed to the north side of esties were Senators BARKLEY and the rotunda; that is, the side nearest MCNARY and Representatives RAY- the Senate. The House Members will BURN and MARTIN.

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The Right Honorable William Lyon Mr. Lewis Deschler. Mackenzie King, Prime Minister of Senator Pittman. Canada, Minister in Attendance, was The Right Honorable William Lyon next in line, followed by the British Mackenzie King, Prime Minister of Ambassador, Sir Ronald Lindsay, and Canada, Minister in Attendance. Lady Lindsay, and Their Majesties’ en- Sir Ronald Lindsay. tourage. Lady Lindsay. In the rotunda the reception lines for Senator Barkley. the Senate and House of Representa- Senator McNary. tives, respectively, were as follows: Col. Chesley W. Jurney. SENATE RECEPTION LINE Col. Kenneth Romney. Mr. George T. Summerlin. Senator Pittman. Lady Nunburnholme. The King. Mr. Mallet. The Queen. Mrs. Mallet. The Vice President. Col. Piers W. Legh. Senator Barkley. Mr. Alan Lascelles. Senator McNary. The VICE PRESIDENT(6) (at 10 Col. Edwin A. Halsey, Secretary of o’clock and 45 minutes a. m.) Under the Senate. the terms of the order entered yester- Representative Bloom. day the Senate stands adjourned until The Right Honorable William Lyon Monday, June 12, 1939, at 12 o’clock Mackenzie King, Prime Minister of meridian. Canada, Minister in Attendance. Thereupon the Members of the Sen- Sir Ronald Lindsay. ate, preceded by the Vice President, Lady Lindsay. the Secretary, and the Chaplain pro- Representative Rayburn. ceeded to the rotunda of the Capitol, Col. Chesley W. Jurney, Sergeant at where, in accordance with the terms of Arms of the Senate. the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. Col. Kenneth Romney, Sergeant at 17), in conjunction with the Speaker Arms of the House of Representatives. and Members of the House of Rep- Mr. George T. Summerlin. resentatives, they welcomed Their Maj- Lady Nunburnholme. esties the King and Queen of Great Britain. Col. Piers W. Legh. ( ) Mr. Alan Lascelles. On June 13, 1939, 7 the House agreed to a Senate concurrent res- HOUSE RECEPTION LINE olution authorizing expenses from Representative Bloom. the contingent funds of the two The King. Houses to pay for the reception in The Queen. The Speaker. 6. John N. Garner (TX). Representative Rayburn. 7. 84 CONG. REC. 7151, 7152, 76th Representative Martin. Cong. 1st Sess.

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the rotunda of the Capitol. Mr. itol Rotunda to receive His Lindsay C. Warren, of North All Holiness Bartholomew, Carolina, was recognized to ask the 270th Ecumenical Patri- unanimous consent for the imme- arch of Constantinople. diate consideration of the resolu- On Sept. 16, 1997,(1) the fol- tion: lowing proceedings occurred: EXPENSES INCIDENT TO RECEPTION OF KING AND QUEEN OF GREAT BRITAIN AUTHORIZING USE OF CAPITOL ROTUNDA TO ALLOW MEM- Mr. WARREN. Mr. Speaker, I ask BERS OF CONGRESS TO RE- unanimous consent for the immediate CEIVE HIS ALL HOLINESS PA- consideration of Senate Concurrent TRIARCH BARTHOLOMEW Resolution 20. Mr. [Robert W.] NEY [of Ohio]. Mr. The Clerk read as follows: Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to the concurrent resolution Senate Concurrent Resolution 20 (H. Con. Res. 134) authorizing the use Resolved by the Senate (the House of the rotunda of the Capitol to allow of Representatives concurring), That Members of Congress to greet and re- the expenses incurred by the joint ceive His All Holiness Patriarch Bar- committee appointed pursuant to Senate Concurrent Resolution 17, tholomew, as amended. Seventy-sixth Congress, to arrange The Clerk read as follows: for the reception of Their Majesties the King and Queen of Great Britain H. CON. RES. 134 in the rotunda of the Capitol of June Resolved by the House of Rep- 9, 1939, shall be paid one-half from resentatives (the Senate concurring), the contingent fund of the Senate That the rotunda of the Capitol is and one-half from the contingent authorized to be used on October 21, fund of the House of Representatives 1997, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon upon vouchers approved by the for a ceremony to allow Members of chairman of the joint committee. Congress to greet and receive His All The SPEAKER. Is there objection to Holiness Patriarch Bartholomew, the the request of the gentleman from 270th Ecumenical Patriarch of Con- stantinople. Physical preparations North Carolina? for the conduct of the ceremony shall There was no objection. be carried out in accordance with The Senate concurrent resolution such conditions as may be prescribed was agreed to. by the Architect of the Capitol.

Rotunda Receptions for Reli- 1. 143 CONG. REC. 18936–38, 18958, 18959, 105th Cong. 1st Sess. gious Leaders See also 136 CONG. REC. 15751, § 23.8 The House agreed to sus- 101st Cong. 2d Sess., June 27, 1990 (H. Con. Res. 344, authorizing the pend the rules and adopt a use of the Capitol Rotunda in cere- concurrent resolution au- monies to greet His All Holiness Pa- thorizing the use of the Cap- triarch Dimitrios). 307

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The SPEAKER pro tempore.(2) Pur- So (two-thirds having voted in favor suant to the rule, the gentleman from thereof) the rules were suspended and Ohio [Mr. NEY] and the gentlewoman the concurrent resolution, as amended, from Michigan [Ms. KILPATRICK] each was agreed to. will control 20 minutes. The result of the vote was an- The Chair recognizes the gentleman nounced as above recorded. from Ohio [Mr. NEY]. A motion to reconsider was laid on Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- the table. self such time as I may consume. This resolution provides for the use § 23.9 Consideration by unani- of the rotunda on October 21, 1997, for mous consent of a concur- a ceremony to allow Members of Con- rent resolution authorizing gress to greet and receive His All Holi- ness Patriarch Bartholomew, the 270th the use of the Capitol Ro- Ecumenical Patriarch of Constanti- tunda for a welcoming cere- nople. mony for the Dalai Lama of At the request of the resolution’s Tibet. sponsor, the gentleman from Florida (1) [Mr. BILIRAKIS], the resolution has On Apr. 11, 1991, the fol- been amended to change the time of lowing proceedings took place: the ceremony from 10 a.m. to 11 Mr. [Charlie] ROSE [of North Caro- a.m.... lina, Chairman of the House Adminis- Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, I have no tration]. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous further requests for time, and I yield consent for the immediate consider- back the balance of my time. ation of the concurrent resolution (H. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Con. Res. 115) authorizing the use of LAHOOD). The question is on the mo- the rotunda of the Capitol for a cere- tion offered by the gentleman from mony of welcome for the Dalai Lama. Ohio [Mr. NEY] that the House sus- The Clerk read the title of the con- pend the rules and agree to the concur- current resolution. rent resolution, House Concurrent Res- The SPEAKER pro tempore.(2) Is olution 134, as amended. there objection to the request of the The question was taken.... gentleman from North Carolina? Mr. [William M.] THOMAS of Cali- RECORDED VOTE fornia. Mr. Speaker, reserving the Mr. NEY. Madam Speaker, I de- right to object, I yield to the gentleman mand a recorded vote. from North Carolina [Mr. Rose] for the A recorded vote was ordered. purpose of having the chairman ex- The SPEAKER pro tempore. This plain the resolution. will be a 5-minute vote. Mr. ROSE. Mr. Speaker, I thank the The vote was taken by electronic de- gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I vice, and there were — ayes 421, noes 0, not voting 12[.]... 1. 137 CONG. REC. 7846, 102d Cong. 1st Sess. 2. Ray LaHood (IL). 2. Michael R. McNulty (NY).

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would be pleased to explain the pur- spiritual leader of Tibet but a leader in pose. Mr. Speaker, this resolution pro- the world for a peaceful, nonviolent vides for the use of the rotunda for means of opposing aggression by other Members of Congress to assemble and nations. to greet his holiness, the 14th Dalai Mr. THOMAS of California. Mr. Lama of Tibet. The Dalai Lama is the Speaker, I withdraw my reservation of spiritual and temporal leader of the Ti- objection. betan people. The People’s Republic of The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. China invaded Tibet in 1949, and has [Thomas] Andrews of Maine). Is there brutally occupied Tibet for the past 42 objection to the request of the gen- years. The Dalai Lama and tens of tleman from North Carolina? thousands of his fellow Tibetans fled There was no objection. their homeland after a nationalist up- The clerk read the concurrent resolu- rising was brutally suppressed by the tion, as follows: Chinese Red Army. Since that time, the Dalai Lama has led the Tibetan H. CON. RES. 115 nation in a nonviolent struggle against Resolved by the House of Rep- China’s brutal occupation of Tibet. His resentatives (the Senate concurring), strict adherence to the Ghandian prin- That the rotunda of the Capitol may ciples in his struggle against Chinese be used on April 18, 1991, from 10:30 o’clock ante meridiem until oppression and his personal philosophy 12:30 o’clock post meridiem, for a of universal responsibility earned him ceremony of welcome for the Dalai the 1989 Nobel Peace Prize. He will Lama. Physical preparations for the come to Washington next week, and ceremony shall be carried out in ac- the U.S. Congress will honor the Dalai cordance with such conditions as the Lama by receiving him in the Capitol Architect of the Capitol may prescribe. Rotunda, and I encourage my col- SEC. 2. The transcript of pro- leagues to attend. This event will take ceedings of the ceremony shall be place on Thursday, April 18th between printed as a House document, with 11 a.m. and 12 noon. illustrations and suitable binding. In Mr. THOMAS of California. Mr. addition to the usual number, there Speaker, under my reservation of ob- shall be printed, for the use of the Joint Committee on Printing, such jection, I yield to the gentleman from number of copies of the document as New York [Mr. Gilman]. does not exceed a cost of $3,000. Mr. [Benjamin A.] GILMAN [of New The concurrent resolution was York]. Mr. Speaker, I want to com- agreed to. mend the gentleman from North Cali- fornia [Mr. Rose] for making these ar- A motion to reconsider was laid on the table. rangements. Many Members had hoped that we could have had his Holi- ness address a joint session of Con- Rotunda Reception for Human gress, but that was not possible. Rights Leader I would hope that all of our colleagues would join in welcoming his § 23.10 By unanimous consent, Holiness, who has been not only the the House considered and 309

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SEC. 2. CONGRESSIONAL WELCOME: USE OF CAP- agreed to a concurrent reso- ITOL ROTUNDA (a) CONGRESSIONAL WELCOME. — The Con- lution authorizing the use of gress welcomes Natan (Anatoly) the Capitol Rotunda for a Shcharansky to the United States and to the Nation’s capital. welcoming ceremony for (b) USE OF CAPITOL ROTUNDA. — The rotunda of the Capitol is authorized to be used Natan Shcharansky, a leader on May 13, 1986, for a ceremony of welcome for Natan (Anatoly) Shcharansky. Physical in the Soviet Jewish emigra- preparations for the ceremony shall be car- tion movement. ried out in accordance with such conditions as the Architect of the Capitol may pre- On May 1, 1986,(1) the House scribe. SEC. 3. CALL FOR CONTINUED EFFORTS TO OB- considered by unanimous consent TAIN FREEDOM FOR ALL SOVIET JEWS. and adopted House Concurrent It is the sense of the Congress that the President should continue to call upon the Resolution 329, authorizing the Soviet Union — (1) to release immediately all those Soviet use of the Capitol Rotunda for a Jews who have been imprisoned for their ef- welcoming ceremony for Natan forts to emigrate; (2) to allow those Soviet Jews who wish to (Anatoly) Shcharansky. The reso- emigrate in order to join their families abroad, or to be repatriated to their historic lution read as follows: homeland of Israel, to do so; and (3) to permit the exercise of religious and H. CON. RES. 329 cultural rights by Soviet Jews. ( ) Resolved by the House of Representa- The SPEAKER pro tempore. 2 The tives (the Senate concurring), question is on the concurrent resolution.

SECTION 1. FINDINGS The concurrent resolution was The Congress finds that — agreed to. (1) Natan (Anatoly) Shcharansky was a leader in the Soviet Jewish emigration A motion to reconsider was laid on movement and a founding member of the the table. Moscow Helsinki monitoring group who was arrested on March 15, 1977, and sentenced to thirteen years imprisonment for his human rights activities; (2) Shcharansky’s wife, Avital, campaigned § 24. Congressional Gold tirelessly for the release of her husband and other Soviet Jewish prisoners, and those ef- Medals forts were supported by two successive ad- ministrations, the Congress, and the Amer- ican people; (3) on February 11, 1986, those efforts were The Congressional Gold Medal successful and Natan (Anatoly) Shcharansky is the highest award bestowed on was released from Soviet prison and allowed to emigrate to Israel; civilians by the U.S. Congress. (4) despite the fact that at least 400,000 other Soviet Jews seek to emigrate to Israel, The commissioning and bestowing the Soviet Government has severely re- of a Congressional Gold Medal re- stricted Jewish emigration in violation of its international commitments; and quires the passage of a bill award- (5) the support of the Congress for the right of Soviet Jews to emigrate is long estab- ing the medal itself. In addition, if lished and remains strong. a presentation ceremony is held in the Rotunda, the adoption of a 1. 132 CONG. REC. 9189, 9190, 99th Cong. 2d Sess. 2. G. V. (Sonny) Montgomery (MS).

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concurrent resolution authorizing a medal previously for the same the use of the Rotunda for such a or substantially the same achieve- ceremony is also required. ment;’’(5) that the recipient ‘‘shall Legislation awarding a Congres- be living or, if deceased, shall sional Gold Medal falls under the have been deceased for not less jurisdiction of the Committee on than five years and not more than Financial Services. That com- 25 years;’’(6) and the achievements mittee has adopted rules gov- ‘‘were performed in the recipient’s erning the consideration and con- field of endeavor, and represent tent of such legislation. Under either a lifetime of continuous su- ( ) Committee Rule 3(f)(1)(A), 1 the perior achievements or a single Subcommittee on Domestic and achievement so significant that International Monetary Policy, the recipient is recognized and ac- Trade and Technology will not claimed by others in the same hold a hearing on Congressional field, as evidenced by the recipient Gold Medal legislation unless it is having received the highest hon- cosponsored by at least two-thirds ors in the field.’’(7) of the Members of the House.(2) Rule 3(f)(1)(C) requires the sub- The Congressional Gold Medal committee to apply several stand- has been bestowed on military ards in considering legislation au- personnel, entertainers, aero- thorizing Congressional Gold Med- nautical and space pioneers, ex- als. Among these are that ‘‘the re- plorers, lifesavers, pioneers in ag- cipient shall be a natural per- riculture, science and medicine, son;’’(3) the recipient shall have public servants, athletes, activists performed an achievement that and foreign recipients.(8) What fol- ‘‘has an impact on American his- lows is a sampling of recent re- tory and culture that is likely to cipients of the award.

be recognized as a major achieve- f ment in the recipient’s field long after the achievement;’’(4) that the § 24.1 The House, by unani- recipient ‘‘shall not have received mous consent, considered

1. See Rules of the Committee on Fi- 5. Rule 3(f)(1)(C)(iii). nancial Services at 151 CONG. REC. 6. Rule 3(f)(1)(C)(iv). H765–H768 [Daily Ed.], 109th Cong. 7. Rule 3(f)(1)(C)(v). 1st Sess., Feb. 17, 2005. 8. For a full list of recipients, see http:/ 2. Id. /clerk.house.gov/artlhistory/ 3. Rule 3(f)(1)(C)(i). houselhistory/goldMedal.html (last 4. Rule 3(f)(1)(C)(ii). visited May 3, 2010).

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and adopted an unreported rotunda of the Capitol is authorized to be used on March 2, 2005, for a cere- concurrent resolution (dis- mony to award a Congressional gold charged from the Committee medal to Jackie Robinson (post- on House Administration) humously), in recognition of his many contributions to the Nation. Physical authorizing the use of the preparations for the ceremony shall be Rotunda for the posthumous carried out in accordance with such presentation of a Congres- conditions as the Architect of the Cap- sional Gold Medal to Jackie itol may prescribe. The concurrent resolution was Robinson. agreed to. On Mar. 1, 2005,(1) the following A motion to reconsider was laid on proceedings took place: the table. PERMITTING USE OF CAPITOL § 24.2 The House, by unani- ROTUNDA FOR CEREMONY TO mous consent, considered AWARD CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL TO JACKIE ROB- and adopted an unreported INSON concurrent resolution (dis- Mr. [Robert W.] NEY [of Ohio]. Mr. charged from the Committee Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that on House Administration) the Committee on House Administra- tion be discharged from further consid- authorizing the use of the eration of the concurrent resolution (H. Rotunda for the presentation Con. Res. 79) permitting the use of the of a Congressional Gold rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony to award a Congressional gold medal Medal to General Henry H. to Jackie Robinson (posthumously), in Shelton. recognition of his many contributions On Sept. 17, 2002,(1) the fol- to the Nation, and ask for its immediate consideration in the House. lowing proceedings took place: There was no objection. Mr. [Vernon] EHLERS [of Michigan]. The Clerk read the concurrent reso- Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent lution, as follows: that the Committee on House Adminis- tration be discharged from further con- H. CON. RES. 79 sideration of the concurrent resolution Resolved by the House of Representa- tives (the Senate concurring), That the 1. 148 CONG. REC. 16912, 107th Cong. 2d. Sess. See also 147 CONG. REC. 1. 151 CONG. REC. 3072, 3073, 109th 27125–28, 107th Cong. 1st Sess., Cong. 1st Sess. See also 149 CONG. Dec. 19, 2001 (H.R. 2751, author- REC. 24229–33, 108th Cong. 1st izing the President to award a gold Sess., Oct. 7, 2003 (H.R. 1900, to medal on behalf of the Congress to award a posthumous Congressional General Henry H. Shelton and to Gold Medal to Jackie Robinson in provide for the production of bronze recognition of his many contributions duplicates of such medal for sale to to the Nation). the public).

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(H. Con. Res. 469) authorizing the Ro- Ronald Reagan and his wife, tunda of the Capitol to be used on Sep- Nancy Reagan. tember 19, 2002, for a ceremony to ( ) present the Congressional Gold Medal On Mar. 5, 2002, 1 the following to General Henry H. Shelton (USA, proceedings took place: Ret.), and ask for its immediate consid- Mr. [John] LINDER [of Georgia]. Mr. eration in the House. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules The Clerk read the title of the con- and agree to the concurrent resolution current resolution. (H. Con. Res. 305) permitting the use The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. of the Rotunda of the Capitol for a DUNCAN).(2) Is there objection to the re- ceremony to present a gold medal on quest of the gentleman from Michigan? behalf of Congress to former President Ronald Reagan and his wife Nancy There was no objection. Reagan, as amended. The Clerk read the concurrent reso- The Clerk read as follows: lution, as follows: H. CON. RES. 305 H. Con. Res. 469 Resolved by the House of Rep- Resolved by the House of Rep- resentatives (the Senate concurring), resentatives (the Senate concurring), That the Rotunda of the Capitol is That the Rotunda of the Capitol is authorized to be used on May 16, authorized to be used on September 2002, for a ceremony to present a 19, 2002, for a ceremony to present gold medal on behalf of Congress to the Congressional Gold Medal to former President Ronald Reagan and General Henry H. Shelton (USA, his wife Nancy Reagan. Physical Ret.). Physical preparations for the preparations for the ceremony shall ceremony shall be carried out in ac- be carried out in accordance with cordance with such conditions as the such conditions as the Architect of Architect of the Capitol may pre- the Capitol may prescribe. scribe. The SPEAKER pro tempore.(2) Pur- The concurrent resolution was suant to the rule, the gentleman from agreed to. Georgia (Mr. LINDER) and the gen- A motion to reconsider was laid on tleman from Maryland (Mr. HOYER) will each control 20 minutes. The the table. Chair recognizes the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. LINDER).... § 24.3 The House suspended So (two-thirds having voted in favor the rules and agreed to a thereof) the rules were suspended and concurrent resolution (dis- 1. 148 CONG. REC. 2393–95, 2398, charged from the Committee 107th Cong. 2d. Sess. See also 146 on House Administration) CONG. REC. 4255–61, 107th Cong. 2d authorizing the use of the Sess., Apr. 3, 2000 (H.R. 3591, to Rotunda for a ceremony to provide for the award of a gold medal on behalf of the Congress to present a Congressional Gold former President Ronald Reagan and Medal to former President his wife Nancy Reagan in recognition of their service to the Nation). 2. John J. Duncan, Jr. (TN). 2. John Culberson (TX).

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the concurrent resolution, as amended, resolution (H. Con. Res. 149) permit- was agreed to. ting the use of the Rotunda of the Cap- The result of the vote was an- itol for a ceremony to present post- nounced as above recorded. humously a gold medal on behalf of A motion to reconsider was laid on Congress to Charles M. Schulz, and the table. ask for its immediate consideration in the House. § 24.4 The House, by unani- The Clerk read the title of the con- mous consent, considered current resolution. and adopted an unreported The SPEAKER pro tempore.(2) Is concurrent resolution (dis- there objection to the request of the charged from the committee gentleman from Michigan?... There was no objection. on House Administration) The Clerk read the concurrent reso- authorizing the use of the lution, as follows: Rotunda for the posthumous presentation of a Congres- H. CON. RES. 149 sional Gold Medal to Charles Resolved by the House of Rep- resentatives (the Senate concurring), M. Schulz, the creator of the That the Rotunda of the Capitol is Peanuts comic strip. authorized to be used on June 7, ( ) 2001, for a ceremony to present post- On June 5, 2001, 1 the fol- humously a gold medal on behalf of lowing proceedings took place: Congress to Charles M. Schulz. Physical preparations for the cere- PERMITTING USE OF ROTUNDA mony shall be carried out in accord- OF CAPITOL FOR PRESEN- ance with such conditions as the Ar- TATION POSTHUMOUSLY OF chitect of the Capitol may prescribe. CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL TO CHARLES M. The concurrent resolution was SCHULZ agreed to. A motion to reconsider was laid on Mr. [Vernon] EHLERS [of Michigan]. the table. Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on House Ad- ministration be discharged from fur- § 24.5 The House suspended ther consideration of the concurrent the rules and agreed to an unreported concurrent reso- 1. 147 CONG. REC. 9891, 9892, 107th lution (discharged from the Cong. 1st Sess. See also 146 CONG. Committee on House Admin- REC. 9587, 9588, 106th Cong. 2d Sess., June 6, 2000 (H.R. 3642, to istration) authorizing use of authorize the President to award a the Rotunda to present a gold medal on behalf of the Congress Congressional Gold Medal to to Charles M. Schulz in recognition Father Theodore Hesburgh. of his lasting artistic contributions to the Nation and to the world). 2. Judith Biggert (IL).

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On June 27, 2000,(1) the fol- California (Mr. THOMAS) and the gen- lowing proceedings took place: tleman from Maryland (Mr. HOYER) each will control 20 minutes. PERMITTING USE OF ROTUNDA The Chair recognizes the gentleman OF CAPITOL FOR PRESEN- from California (Mr. THOMAS). TATION CEREMONY OF CON- Mr. THOMAS. Mr. Speaker, I yield GRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL TO myself such time as I may con- FATHER THEODORE sume.... HESBURGH Mr. THOMAS. Mr. Speaker, I yield Mr. [Bill] THOMAS [of California]. back the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. rules and agree to the concurrent reso- LAHOOD). The question is on the mo- lution (H. Con. Res. 344) permitting tion offered by the gentleman from California (Mr. THOMAS) that the the use of the rotunda of the Capitol House suspend the rules and agree to for a ceremony to present the Congres- the concurrent resolution, H. Con. Res. sional Gold Medal to Father Theodore 344, as amended. Hesburgh, as amended. The question was taken; and (two- The Clerk read as follows: thirds having voted in favor thereof) the rules were suspended and the con- H. CON. RES. 344 current resolution, as amended, was Resolved by the House of Rep- agreed. resentatives (the Senate concurring), A motion to reconsider was laid on That the rotunda of the Capitol is the table. authorized to be used on July 13, 2000, for a ceremony to present the § 24.6 The House suspended Congressional Gold Medal to Father Theodore Hesburgh. Physical prep- the rules and agreed to a arations for the ceremony shall be concurrent resolution au- carried out in accordance with such conditions as the Architect of the thorizing the use of the Ro- Capitol may prescribe. tunda for a ceremony to The SPEAKER pro tempore.(2) Pur- present the Congressional suant to the rule, the gentleman from Gold Medal to President and Mrs. Gerald R. Ford. 1. 146 CONG. REC. 12520–22, 106th On Oct. 18, 1999,(1) the fol- Cong. 2d Sess. See also 145 CONG. lowing proceedings took place: REC. 24976–82, 106th Cong. 1st Sess., Oct. 12, 1999 (H.R. 1932, to 1. 145 CONG. REC. 25679, 25680, authorize the President to award a 25695, 106th Cong. 1st Sess. See gold medal on behalf of the Congress also 144 CONG. REC. 17828, 105th to Father Theodore M. Hesburgh, in Cong. 2d Sess., July 29, 1998 (H.R. recognition of his outstanding and 3506, to award a congressional gold enduring contributions to civil medal to Gerald R. and Betty Ford rights, higher education, the Catho- in recognition of their dedicated public Church, the Nation, and the glob- lic service and outstanding humani- al community). tarian contributions to the people of 2. Ray LaHood (IL). the United States).

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Mr. [Bill] THOMAS [of California]. used for subsequent Presidential Madam Speaker, I move to suspend inaugurations until 1933.(1) The the rules and agree to the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 196) permit- ratification of the 20th Amend- ting the use of the rotunda of the Cap- ment in 1933 mandated that the itol for the presentation of the Con- Presidential term begin at noon gressional Gold Medal to President and on Jan. 20.(2) Mrs. Gerald R. Ford. From the 1829 inauguration of The Clerk read as follows: Andrew Jackson through the 1977 H. CON. RES. 196 inauguration of Jimmy Carter, the Resolved by the House of Rep- primary Inauguration Day cere- resentatives (the Senate concurring), mony took place on the Capitol’s That the rotunda of the Capitol is East Portico.(3) authorized to be used on October 27, 1999, for the presentation of the 1. The ratification of the 12th Amend- Congressional Gold Medal to Presi- dent and Mrs. Gerald R. Ford. Phys- ment in 1804 mandated that the ical preparations for the ceremony Presidential term expire on Mar. 4. shall be carried out in accordance U.S. Const. amend. XII. with such conditions as the Architect 2. U.S. Const. amend. XX. See also of the Capitol may prescribe. House Rules and Manual § 150 The SPEAKER pro tempore.(2) Pur- (2007). suant to the rule, the gentleman from 3. The fourth inauguration of Franklin California (Mr. THOMAS) and the gen- D. Roosevelt in 1945 was a notable tleman from Michigan (Mr. KILDEE) exception. Because World War II was each will control 20 minutes.... at its height, Roosevelt had a simple So (two-thirds having voted in favor inauguration ceremony at the White thereof) the rules were suspended and House with no fanfare or formal cele- the concurrent resolution was agreed bration. See 91 CONG. REC. 364, 365, to. 79th Cong. 1st Sess., Jan. 22, 1945. Ronald Reagan’s second inaugural in 1985 was the coldest on record, § 25. Presidential Inau- with an estimated noon temperature gurations of seven degrees Fahrenheit and wind chills well below zero. Because Inaugural ceremonies have Jan. 20, 1985, fell on a Sunday, evolved since George Washington President Reagan was sworn in privately on that date at the White gave his first inaugural address House and had scheduled his public on Apr. 30, 1789, and his second inauguration ceremony for Monday, on Mar. 4, 1793. Jan. 21. The cold weather forced the After Washington’s first inau- ceremony to be moved indoors to the guration, the Mar. 4 date was Capitol Rotunda, and limited space dictated that it be a semi-private 2. Judith Biggert (IL). ceremony. See 131 CONG. REC. 630–

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Since the 1981 inauguration of ranking minority members, and Ronald Reagan, the ceremony has other Members in order of senior- been held on a terrace on the Cap- ity.(8) The officers of the House itol’s West Front.(4) have participated in the proces- In preparation for the cere- sion as well.(9) monies, a joint committee is cre- The Vice Presidential oath of of- ated months in advance of the fice has been administered var- event.(5) The committee is estab- iously by the outgoing Vice Presi- lished by concurrent resolution in dent,(10) by a Senator from the the preceding Congress and the Vice President’s home state,(11) by ( ) authority continues in the fol- the Senate Minority Leader, 12 by ( ) lowing Congress by a continuing the Speaker of the House, 13 and resolution.(6) by a Justice of the U.S. Supreme (14) On inauguration morning, the Court. House proceeds to participate in 8. See, e.g., § 25.8, infra. the ceremonies and stands ad- 9. Ibid. journed at the conclusion of the 10. 91 CONG. REC. 364, 365, 79th Cong. ceremony pursuant to an adjourn- 1st Sess., Jan. 22, 1945 (retiring Vice ment resolution.(7) President Henry A. Wallace); 87 At the designated hour of the CONG. REC. 188–190, 77th Cong. 1st Sess., Jan. 29, 1941 (retiring Vice morning, the Senate and House President John N. Garner). leave their respective Halls each 11. 103 CONG. REC. 804–806, 85th Cong. to attend the ceremonies. 1st Sess., Jan. 21, 1957 (U.S. Sen- The House procession is tradi- ator William F. Knowland); 99 tionally headed by the Sergeant at CONG. REC. 450–452, 83d Cong. 1st Arms bearing the mace and led by Sess., Jan. 20, 1953 (U.S. Senator the Speaker pro tempore (who is William F. Knowland). 12. 115 CONG. REC. 1288–92, 91st Cong. oftentimes the Dean of the 1st Sess., Jan. 20, 1969 (Senate Mi- House), followed by the House nority Leader Everett M. Dirksen). leadership, committee chairmen, 13. See 151 CONG. REC. 295–298, 109th Cong. 1st Sess., Jan. 20, 2005 633, 99th Cong. 1st Sess., Jan. 21, (Speaker Hastert); 123 CONG. REC. 1985. See also House Rules and 1861–63, 95th Cong. 1st Sess., Jan. Manual § 159 (2007). 20, 1977 (Speaker O’Neill); and 111 4. See 127 CONG. REC. 540-543, 97th CONG. REC. 984–986, 89th Cong. 1st Cong. 1st Sess. Sess., Jan. 20, 1965 (Speaker McCor- 5. See § 25.1, infra. mack). 6. See § 25.4, infra. 14. See, e.g., 147 CONG. REC. 547–549, 7. See § 25.7, infra. 107th Cong. 1st Sess., Jan. 22, 2001

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The Chief Justice of the Su- ESTABLISHING JOINT CONGRES- SIONAL COMMITTEE ON INAU- preme Court has administered the GURAL CEREMONIES oath to the President at every reg- Mr. [Robert W.] NEY [of Ohio]. ularly scheduled inauguration Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous con- since Chief Justice Oliver Ells- sent to take from the Speaker’s table worth swore in President John the Senate concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 94) establishing the Joint Adams in 1797. Congressional Committee on Inaugural Following the swearing-in, the Ceremonies, and ask for its immediate President makes an inaugural ad- consideration in the House. dress. The Clerk read the title of the Sen- ate concurrent resolution. In the closing, a well-known The SPEAKER pro tempore.(2) Is American musical group or person there objection to the request of the may perform a patriotic musical gentleman from Ohio? or poetic selection. There was no objection. The Clerk read the Senate concur- A benediction is pronounced and rent resolution, as follows: the ceremony comes to an end. S. CON RES. 94 f Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring),

Joint Committee for Inaugural SECTION 1. ESTABLISHMENT OF JOINT COM- Ceremonies MITTEE. There is established a Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (in this § 25.1 The House, by unani- resolution referred to as the ‘‘joint committee’’), consisting of 3 Senators and 3 mous consent, considered Members of the House of Representatives appointed by the President of the Senate and and agreed to a Senate con- the Speaker of the House of Representatives, respectively. The joint committee is author- current resolution estab- ized to make the necessary arrangements for lishing a Joint Congressional the inauguration of the President-elect and the Vice President-elect of the United Committee on Inaugural States. SEC. 2. SUPPORT OF THE JOINT COMMITTEE. Ceremonies. The joint committee— (1) is authorized to utilize appropriate (1) On Mar. 16, 2004, the fol- equipment and the services of appropriate lowing proceedings occurred: For other examples, see 146 CONG. (Chief Justice Rehnquist); 143 CONG. REC. 2720, 2721, 106th Cong. 2d REC. 470–473, 105th Cong. 1st Sess., Sess., Mar. 14, 2000 (S. Con. Res. Jan. 20, 1997 (Associate Justice 89); 142 CONG. REC. 21405, 104th Ginsburg); and 119 CONG. REC. Cong. 2d Sess., Aug. 2, 1996 (S. Con. 1658–61, 93d Cong. 1st Sess., Jan. Res. 47); 138 CONG. REC. 16712, 20, 1973 (Chief Justice Burger). 102d Cong. 2d Sess., June 29, 1992 1. 150 CONG. REC. 4380, 108th Cong. (S. Con. Res. 103). 2d Sess. 2. Chris Chocola (IN).

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personnel of departments and agencies of the APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO Federal Government, under arrangements between the joint committee and the heads JOINT CONGRESSIONAL COM- of the departments and agencies, in connec- MITTEE ON INAUGURAL CERE- tion with the inaugural proceedings and MONIES ceremonies; and (2) may accept gifts and donations of goods The SPEAKER pro tempore.(2) Pur- and services to carry out its responsibil- ities.... suant to Senate Concurrent Resolution 94, 108th Congress, and the order of The Senate concurrent resolution the House of December 8, 2003, the was concurred in. Chair announces the Speaker’s ap- A motion to reconsider was laid on pointment of the following Members of the table.(3) the House to the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies: Appointments to Committee on Mr. HASTERT, Illinois; Mr. DELAY, Texas; Inaugural Ceremonies Ms. PELOSI, California. § 25.2 The Chair announced On Jan. 4, 2005,(3) the Members the Speaker’s appointment of of the Joint Committee were re- ( ) members to the Joint Com- appointed, as follows: 4 mittee on Inaugural Arrange- REAPPOINTMENT AS MEMBERS ments. OF JOINT COMMITTEE TO MAKE NECESSARY ARRANGE- On Mar. 16, 2004,(1) the Chair MENT FOR THE INAUGURA- announced the Speaker’s appoint- TION ON JANUARY 20, 2005 ments to the Joint Congressional The SPEAKER pro tempore.(5) Pur- suant to Senate Concurrent Resolution Committee on Inaugural Cere- 2, 109th Congress, the Chair an- monies: nounces the Speaker’s reappointment as members of the joint committee to 3. Parliamentarian’s Note: The concur- make the necessary arrangements for rent resolution has no effect beyond the inauguration of the President-elect a Congress in which it is agreed to. and the Vice President-elect of the A new concurrent resolution con- United States on the 20th day of Janu- tinuing the joint committee at the ary, 2005, the following Members of beginning of the Congress must be the House: adopted at the beginning of the next Mr. HASTERT of Illinois, Congress. See § 25.4, infra. 1. 150 CONG. REC. 4381, 108th Cong. 2. Chris Chocola (IN). 2d Sess. 3. 151 CONG. REC. 68, 69, 109th Cong. For other examples, see 146 CONG. 1st Sess. REC. 7055, 106th Cong. 2d Sess., 4. For another example, see 139 CONG. May 8, 2000; and 142 CONG. REC. REC. 104, 103d Cong. 1st Sess., Jan. 22372, 104th Cong. 2d Sess., Sept. 5, 1993. 10, 1996. 5. Ray LaHood (IL).

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Mr. DELAY of Texas, AUTHORIZING USE OF CAPITOL Ms. PELOSI of California. ROTUNDA BY JOINT CONGRES- SIONAL COMMITTEE ON INAU- GURAL CEREMONIES Use of the Rotunda by the Joint Congressional Com- Mr. [Robert W.] NEY [of Indiana]. mittee on Inaugural Cere- Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table monies the Senate concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 93) authorizing the use of § 25.3 The House, by unani- the rotunda of the Capitol by the Joint mous consent, considered Congressional Committee on Inaugural and agreed to a Senate con- Ceremonies, and ask for its immediate current resolution author- consideration in the House. izing the use of the Capitol The Clerk read the title of the Sen- Rotunda and other Federal ate concurrent resolution. The SPEAKER pro tempore.(2) Is resources in connection with there objection to the request of the Presidential inaugural cere- gentleman from Ohio? monies on Jan. 20, 2005. There was no objection. Several months before the inau- The Clerk read the Senate concur- guration, the House considered rent resolution, as follows: and agreed to a concurrent resolu- S. CON. RES. 93 tion authorizing the use of the Resolved by the Senate (the House Capitol Rotunda in connection of Representatives concurring),

with the Presidential inaugural SECTION 1. USE OF THE ROTUNDA OF THE CAP- ITOL BY THE JOINT CONGRES- ceremonies as a predicate on SIONAL COMMITTEE ON INAUGURAL CEREMONIES. which to plan and to prepare for The rotunda of the United States Capitol is logistics and security. authorized to be used on January 20, 2005, by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inau- (1) On Mar. 16, 2004, the fol- gural Ceremonies in connection with the proceedings and ceremonies conducted for the lowing proceedings took place: inauguration of the President-elect and the Vice President-elect of the United States. 1. 150 CONG. REC. 4380, 108th Cong. Mr. [JOHN B.] LARSON of Connecticut. 2d Sess. See § 25.4, infra, for the Madam Speaker, I support S. Con. Res. 93, which authorizes planning for the use of the continuing resolution related to this Capitol Rotunda on January 20, 2005, for the concurrent resolution. proceedings and ceremonies conducted for For other examples, see 146 CONG. the inauguration of the President and Vice President of the United States. We traditionally REC. 2721, 106th Cong. 2d Sess., pass this measure to begin the period of secu- Mar. 14, 2000 (S. Con. Res. 90); 142 rity planning and rehearsal for the inaugural, CONG. REC. 21405, 104th Cong. 2d. since the Rotunda is routinely used for ceremonial purposes during the inauguration and Sess., Aug. 2, 1996 (S. Con. Res. 48; could host the event itself, depending on the 138 CONG. REC. 16712, 102d Cong. weather at that time. 2d Sess., June 29, 1992 (S. Con. Res. 103). 2. Chris Chocola (IN).

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The 108th Congress does not formally au- S. Con. Res. 2. Concurrent resolu- thorize use of the Rotunda through this meas- tion to extend the life of the Joint ure, since it will expire on January 3, 2005, Congressional Committee on Inau- like all concurrent resolutions which are not made part of permanent law and must be re- gural Ceremonies and the provisions newed in the 109th Congress. However, it ini- of S. Con. Res. 93 and S. Con. Res. tiates the period of pre-event planning nec- 94 of the One Hundred Eighth essary to bring one of our democracy’s most Congress... memorable and historic ceremonies to fruition smoothly and safely. I urge its adoption. f The Senate concurrent resolution was concurred in. PROVIDING FOR CONTINUATION A motion to reconsider was laid on OF JOINT COMMITTEE TO the table. MAKE INAUGURATION AR- RANGEMENTS § 25.4 The House considered The SPEAKER pro tempore(2) laid and agreed to a privileged before the House the following privi- (3) Senate concurrent resolution leged Senate concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 2) to extend the life of the continuing the authority of Joint Congressional Committee on In- the Joint Committee on Inau- augural Ceremonies and the provision gural Ceremonies and the of S. Con. Res. 93 and S. Con. Res. 94 authority to use the Capitol of the One Hundred Eighth Congress. The Clerk read the Senate concur- Rotunda for such cere- rent resolution, as follows: monies. S. CON. RES. 2 On Jan. 4, 2005,(1) the following proceedings took place: Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE effective from January 3, 2005, the joint committee created by Senate A message from the Senate by Mr. Concurrent Resolution 94 (108th Monahan, one of its clerks, announced Congress), to make the necessary ar- that the Senate has passed bills of the rangements for the inauguration, is following titles in which the concur- hereby continued with the same rence of the House is requested:... power and authority provided for in that resolution. 1. 151 CONG. REC. 7, 109th Cong. 1st SEC. 2. Effective from January 4, Sess. See also §§ 25.1, 25.3, supra. 2005, the provisions of Senate Con- current Resolution 93 (108th Con- For other examples of similar congress), to authorize the rotunda of tinuing resolutions, see 147 CONG. the United States Capitol to be used REC. 37, 38, 107th Cong. 1st Sess., in connection with the proceedings Jan. 3, 2001 (S. Con. Res. 2); 143 CONG. REC. 143, 105th Cong. 1st 2. Ray LaHood (IL). Sess., Jan. 7, 1997 (S. Con. Res. 2); 3. Parliamentarian’s Note: The concur- 139 CONG. REC. 100, 103d Cong. 1st rent resolution for the continuation Sess., Jan. 5, 1993 (S. Con. Res. 2); of the joint committee is privileged 135 CONG. REC. 84, 101st Cong. 1st as essential to the role of Congress Sess., Jan. 3, 1989 (S. Con. Res. 2). in the inauguration.

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and ceremonies for the inauguration Mr. [William H.] KNOWLAND [of of the President-elect and the Vice California]. Mr. President, I should President-elect of the United States, like to offer an amendment on line 6, are continued with the same power after the word ‘‘President-elect’’, to add and authority provided for in that resolution. the words ‘‘and Vice President-elect.’’ Originally, the Vice President of the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without United States was inaugurated in the objection, the Senate concurrent reso- Senate Chamber, but in recent years lution is concurred in. the inaugural ceremonies for both the There was no objection. President-elect and the Vice President- A motion to reconsider was laid on elect have been held on the steps of the the table. Capitol building.... Mr. KNOWLAND. Mr. President, I Vice Presidential Inauguration conferred with the ranking Republican Included member of the Committee on Rules and Administration. ( ) § 25.5 Ceremonies for the inau- The PRESIDING OFFICER. 3 The clerk will state the amendment offered guration of both the Presi- by the Senator from California. dent and the Vice President The LEGISLATIVE CLERK. It is pro- are now held on the steps of posed to insert in line 6, after the word the Capitol.(1) ‘‘President-elect’’, the words ‘‘and Vice President-elect.’’ (2) On Feb. 3, 1956, the concur- The amendment was agreed to. rent resolution providing for the The concurrent resolution (S. Con. joint inaugural planning com- Res. 64), as amended, was agreed to, mittee was amended in the Senate as follows: to provide for the inclusion of the Resolved, etc., That a joint com- Vice President-elect: mittee consisting of 3 Senators and 3 Representatives, to be appointed by JOINT COMMITTEE TO ARRANGE the President of the Senate and the FOR INAUGURATION OF THE Speaker of the House of Representa- PRESIDENT-ELECT tives, respectively, is authorized to make the necessary arrangements The concurrent resolution (S. Con. for the inauguration of the Presi- Res. 64) providing for a joint com- dent-elect and the Vice President- mittee to arrange for the inauguration elect of the United States on the of the President-elect of the United 25th day of January 1957. States, January 20, 1957, was announced as next in order.... Sunday Inauguration Date

1. The Vice President was inaugurated § 25.6 Debate occurred in the in the Senate Chamber until Jan. 20, Senate concerning Inaugura- 1937. tion Day 1957 falling on a 2. 102 CONG. REC. 1958, 84th Cong. 2d Sess. 3. Frederick G. Payne (ME).

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Sunday for the fifth time in January 20, 1957, which was in line 7, history.(1) to strike out ‘‘twentieth’’ and insert ‘‘twenty-first’’. (2) On Feb. 16, 1956, Senate Con- Mr. GREEN. Mr. President, let me current Resolution 64 was called say that Senate Concurrent Resolution up by unanimous consent, and the 64 has been agreed to by both the Sen- Presiding Officer laid before the ate and the House of Representatives, Senate the House amendment and amendments to the concurrent res- thereto. The proceedings were as olution have been adopted by both bodies. follows: The concurrent resolution as sub- JOINT COMMITTEE TO ARRANGE mitted by me, and passed as agreed to FOR INAUGURATION OF THE by the Senate on February 3, 1956, PRESIDENT-ELECT provided for a joint committee to ar- Mr. [Theodore F.] GREEN [of Rhode range for the inauguration of the Island]. Mr. President, I desire to have President-elect of the United States, on Senate Concurrent Resolution 64 January 20, 1957. On that day I was called up. absent from the Senate, having been The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. excused in order to attend the inau- BIBLE(3) in the chair). The unfinished guration of the new President of business is Senate Resolution 168, Cal- Brazil. In my absence, Senate Concur- endar 1408. rent Resolution 64 was amended to in- Mr. [Earle C.] CLEMENTS [of Ken- clude the Vice-President-elect. tucky]. Mr. President, I ask unanimous Senate Concurrent Resolution 64, as consent that the unfinished business amended by the Senate, was agreed to be temporarily laid aside, so that Sen- by the House of Representatives on ate Concurrent Resolution 64 may be February 7, 1956, after it was further considered, in accordance with the amended by the House to change the wish of the Senator from Rhode Island. date in the text of the resolution from The PRESIDING OFFICER laid be- ‘‘January 20, 1957’’ to ‘‘January 21, fore the Senate the amendment of the 1957.’’ The concurrent resolution is House of Representatives to the con- now back before the Senate for consid- current resolution (S. Con. Res. 64) eration of the House amendment. providing for a joint committee to ar- I have no objection to either the Sen- range for the inauguration of the ate amendment, which added the Vice- President-elect of the United States, President-elect, or to the House amendment, which changed the date 1. See House Rules and Manual § 150 from January 20, 1957, to January 21, (2007). See also 3 Hinds’ Precedents 1957. I believe, however, that a state- § 1996; and 6 Cannon’s Precedents ment in clarification of my position and § 449. of proposed further amendments, 2. 102 CONG. REC. 2668, 2669, 84th which I am about to offer, is in order. Cong. 2d Sess. As my colleagues in the Congress 3. Alan H. Bible (NV). well know, under the Constitution, as

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amended, the terms of the President was repeated in public for the benefit and the Vice President end at noon on of the crowd which assembled at the the 20th day of January 1957, and the east front of the Capitol. terms of the President-elect and the On the three prior occasions in our Vice-President-elect begin at the same history when March 4 fell on a Sunday instant—Constitution of the United in an inaugural year, there were no States, amendment XX, effective Octo- similar concurrent resolutions. In ber 15, 1933; 62d United States Stat- 1877, President Hayes took the oath of utes at Large, page 672; title 3, United office on Saturday, March 3. Chief Jus- States Code, section 101. Accordingly, tice Waite administered the oath in the although I was well aware when I sub- red room of the White House. On the mitted Senate Concurrent Resolution following Monday, March 5, the Chief 64 that the 20th day of January, in the Justice again swore President Hayes in year 1957, would fall on a Sunday. I at the formal ceremony on the occasion employed that date in my resolution of the President’s Inaugural Address. because it was fixed by the established In 1849, President Taylor did not law. take his oath of office until Monday, In 1957, for the first time since the March 5, at 12 noon. It took place at ratification of the 20th amendment, the public inauguration ceremonies in January 20 will fall on a Sunday in an front of the great portico. This occasion inaugural year. Under the old law, gave rise to a claim, apparently never when Presidents of the United States completely resolved, that Senator were inaugurated on March 4, there David R. Atchison, President pro tem- wee four occasions on which March 4 pore of the Senate, was, under the Suc- fell on a Sunday in an inaugural year. cession Act of 1792, actually President The former occasions were: In 1971, of the United States for 1 day, begin- Woodrow Wilson’s second term; in ning at noon on March 4, 1849. 1877, Rutherford B. Hayes’ first term; In 1821, President Monroe took the in 1849, Zachary Taylor’s first term; and in 1821, the beginning of James oath of office on March 5. Monroe’s second term. Today, the ending and beginning of a In 1916, a Senate concurrent resolu- Presidential and Vice Presidential tion was adopted by the Congress pro- term is clearly defined in the 20th viding for a committee to arrange for amendment to the Constitution which the inauguration of the President elect, provides: which carried in its text the date The terms of the President and ‘‘March 5, 1917.’’ I refer to Senate Con- Vice President shall end at noon on current Resolution 27 of the 64th Con- the 20th day of January * * * and the terms of their successors shall gress. President Wilson actually took then begin. his oath of office as President, however, at the Capitol, on Sunday morn- In my humble opinion, if the Presi- ing, March 4, 1917. Present at the oc- dent-elect of the United States does casion were his Cabinet and a few not take his oath of office until noon on friends. On the next day, Monday, Monday, January 21, 1957, then, pur- March 5, 1917, the inaugural ceremony suant to the provisions of Public Law

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199 of the 80th Congress, the Speaker I ask unanimous consent that my of the House of Representatives will amendments to Senate Concurrent actually be the President of the United Resolution 64 be now considered and States from noon on January 20, 1957, approved; and that Senate Concurrent until noon on the following day. Of Resolution 64, as amended, be agreed course, I have no objection to having to, by the Senate. the Honorable SAM RAYBURN occupy Mr. [William F.] KNOWLAND [of the White House and only regret that California]. Mr. President, will the his term of office, under those cir- Senator yield? cumstances, would be so short lived. Mr. GREEN. I yield. To those who are opposed to SAM Mr. KNOWLAND. I was wondering RAYBURN’S elevation to this high office, I can only say that they will have to if the Senator would care to amplify use irresistible persuasion on the next the reasons for inserting the word President-elect to make him take his ‘‘public,’’ rather than, in the original oath of office at noon on Sunday, Janu- language, merely referring to the ‘‘in- ary 20, 1957. auguration.’’ As the Senator will recall, Because the people of the State of at the fourth inaugural of President Rhode Island, the smallest State in the Franklin D. Roosevelt, he determined Union, have no aversion to a citizen of to have the ceremony at the White the largest State taking possession of House, since it was a case of reelection the White House, and because I feel to the office. No one knows who the that Senate Concurrent Resolution 64 next President of the United States provides for a committee to make ar- may be. He may be a reelected Presi- rangements for the public ceremonies dent or a new President. attendant upon the assumption of of- Mr. GREEN. The idea is that with fice by a new President, I now suggest these four amendments—two of which that the Senate agree to the amend- have already been adopted, and the ment adopted by the House. In order two I now offer—it will be possible to to avoid any misunderstanding or any distinguish between the public inau- possible interpretation of Senate Con- guration and privately taking the oath current Resolution 64 which would af- in the White House or anywhere else fect the law on Presidential succession, the President-elect might choose. Of however, I offer an amendment to the resolution, as follows: On page 1, line course, we would not want to do away 6, before the word ‘‘inauguration’’, in- with the public inauguration. Other- sert the word ‘‘public.’’ wise, as I have tried to make clear, In addition, I offer a further amend- this ambiguity might make it possible ment, as follows: In the title of Senate for the claim to be made that someone Concurrent Resolution 64, before the else than the elected President was word ‘‘inauguration’’ insert the word President during that one day. ‘‘public’’; after the words ‘‘President- Mr. KNOWLAND. All I wish to do is elect’’, insert the words ‘‘and Vice clarify the legislative history. Let us President-elect’’; and, after the word assume, for the moment, that Presi- ‘‘January’’, strike the date ‘‘20’’, and in- dent Eisenhower were reelected, and sert instead the date ‘‘21.’’ that he might choose, as President

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Franklin D. Roosevelt did, to have an The President would take his oath inaugural ceremony at the White on Sunday and become the President House instead of at the Capitol. Would of the United States, whether he were the language suggested by the Senator a reelected President or a new Presi- foreclose the joint committee from such dent. arrangements? Mr. GREEN. That is correct. Mr. GREEN. No. As I understand, Mr. SALTONSTALL. In connection he could take the oath privately in the with the public inauguration on Mon- White House on Sunday, January 20, day, is it the Senator’s idea that the and later a public inauguration could President-elect should again take the be held, the next day. We might distin- oath, or would the ceremonies on Mon- guish between the two ceremonies, and day be ceremonies of celebration, when call one the inauguration and the other he should make his speech and go the affirmation, or celebration of the through with all the other ceremonies? inauguration. Mr. GREEN. I think the public Mr. KNOWLAND. I understand would like to see him take the oath that. However, because of the fact that over again. However, I do not think it January 20 falls on Sunday, the Presi- is necessary legally. dent-elect might privately take the Mr. [Herbert H.] LEHMAN [of New oath of office on Sunday, and have the York]. Mr. President, will the Senator public or formal ceremonies the fol- yield? lowing day. Mr. GREEN. I yield. Mr. GREEN. We might call that the Mr. LEHMAN. We have had some installation. experience with matters of this kind in the State of New York. Mr. KNOWLAND. But suppose the present President should be reelected, The Constitution of the State of New York provides that the term of a gov- as occurred during the Franklin D. ernor shall end at midnight on Decem- Roosevelt administration, and that he ber 31. However, he is not inaugurated should choose to have the ceremony at until noon of the following day. Invari- the White House. Would that be fore- ably the Governor, whether he be a closed under the language suggested new governor or a governor who has by the Senator? held office previously, has taken his Mr. GREEN. No; it would not be oath of office at the executive mansion foreclosed. He might forego the public at 1 minute after 12 o’clock midnight inauguration if he so desired. December 31, and has been publicly in- Mr. [Leverett] SALTONSTALL [of augurated the following day. Massachusetts]. Mr. President, will the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator yield? first amendment offered by the Sen- Mr. GREEN. I yield. ator from Rhode Island will be stated. Mr. SALTONSTALL. I think the The LEGISLATIVE CLERK. On page 1, Senator from Rhode Island has made it line 6 before the word ‘‘inauguration’’ it clear, but in order to make the Record is proposed to insert the word ‘‘public.’’ still clearer, let me ask one or two The PRESIDING OFFICER. The questions. amendment is not in order, because

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the Senate cannot amend its own con- Mr. GREEN. I believe the under- current resolution after it has been standing is perfectly clear on the agreed to by the House. RECORD without the use of the word Mr. GREEN. Mr. President, may I ‘‘public.’’ I move that the Senate concur ask unanimous consent that the in the amendment of the House of Rep- amendment be held to be in order, if a resentatives. point of order is raised? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Mr. CLEMENTS. Will the Chair question is on agreeing to the motion state the parliamentary situation? of the Senator from Rhode Island. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Chair has held that the amendment of- The motion was agreed to. fered by the Senator from Rhode Is- land [GREEN] adding the word ‘‘public’’ Inaugural Procedures Re- is not in order. viewed Mr. KNOWLAND. Mr. President, a parliamentary inquiry. § 25.7 The House considered The PRESIDING OFFICER. The and adopted a privileged res- Senator will state it. olution providing that at a Mr. KNOWLAND. If the Senate does not concur in the House amendment designated time on Inaugura- and requests a conference with the tion Day the House shall pro- House, would it be possible for the con- ceed to the West Front of the ferees to make the change? Capitol to attend the cere- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The mony, and that at the conclu- Chair is advised that the conferees would not have any authority to take sion of the ceremony the into consideration any amendments House shall stand adjourned which were not in disagreement. until a day and time certain Mr. CLEMENTS. Mr. President, will pursuant to an adjournment the Chair state the procedure that resolution. should be followed in connection with this matter? On Jan. 4, 2005,(1) the House The PRESIDING OFFICER. The considered and adopted a privi- Chair is advised that all that the Sen- leged resolution providing that at ate may consider is the amendment of the House of Representatives, which is a designated time on Inauguration before it. Day the House shall proceed to Mr. GREEN. Mr. President, I ask the West Front of the Capitol to unanimous consent that I may with- attend the ceremony, and that at draw my amendment, and merely move that the Senate concur in the the conclusion of the ceremony the House amendment. House shall stand adjourned until The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? The Chair hears none, and it 1. 151 CONG. REC. 69, 109th Cong. 1st is so ordered. Sess.

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a day and time certain pursuant (H. Res. 9) and ask for its immediate to an adjournment resolution:(2) consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- PROVIDING FOR ATTENDANCE lows: AT INAUGURAL CEREMONIES ON JANUARY 20, 2005 H. RES. 9

Mr. [Tom] DELAY [of Texas]. Mr. Resolved, That at 10:30 a.m. on Speaker, I offer a privileged resolution Thursday, January 20, 2005, the House shall proceed to the West 2. Parliamentarian’s Note: In an im- Front of the Capitol for the purpose of attending the inaugural cere- provement over prior years’ resolu- monies of the President and Vice tions, this one acknowledged the role President of the United States; and of a concurrent resolution of adjourn- that upon the conclusion of the cere- ment in providing for the House to monies the House stands adjourned stand adjourned for more than three until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, January 25, 2005, pursuant to such concurrent constitutional days (as opposed to resolution of adjournment as may so appearing itself to grant such per- permit. mission). For illustrations of the pre- The resolution was agreed to. vious practice, see 147 CONG. REC. A motion to reconsider was laid on 38, 107th Cong. 1st Sess., Jan. 3, the table. 2001 (H. Res. 10, providing that the ( ) House shall stand adjourned to a On that same day, 3 the House day certain ‘‘or pursuant to such adopted a privileged concurrent other concurrent resolution of ad- resolution providing for the adjournment as may then apply’’); 143 journment of the House for more CONG. REC. 143, 105th Cong. 1st than three days until Inaugura- Sess., Jan. 7, 1997 (H. Res. 8, pro- tion Day, and then from Inau- viding for adjournment until a date guration Day to a date certain and time certain without reference to more than three days hence: an adjournment resolution); 139 CONG. REC. 104, 103d Cong. 1st PROVIDING FOR AN ADJOURN- Sess., Jan. 5, 1993 (H. Res. 10, pro- MENT OR RECESS OF THE TWO HOUSES viding for procession to the West Front for the inauguration but not Mr. DELAY. Mr. Speaker, I offer a adjournment); 135 CONG. REC. 244, privileged concurrent resolution (H. 101st Cong. 1st Sess., Jan. 19, 1989 Con. Res. 2) and ask for its immediate consideration. (H. Res. 40, providing for adjourn- The Clerk read the concurrent reso- ment until a date and time certain lution, as follows: without reference to an adjournment resolution); and 131 CONG. REC. 418, H. CON. RES. 2 99th Cong. 1st Sess., Jan. 3, 1985 Resolved by the House of Rep- (H. Res. 10, providing for adjourn- resentatives (the Senate concurring), ment until a date and time certain without reference to an adjournment 3. 151 CONG. REC. 69, 109th Cong. 1st resolution). Sess., Jan. 4, 2005.

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That when the House adjourns on Members (and former Mem- the legislative day of Thursday, Jan- uary 6, 2005, on a motion offered bers) for the inaugural cere- pursuant to this concurrent resolu- monies. tion by its Majority Leader or his ( ) designee, it stand adjourned until 10 On Jan. 20, 2005, 1 the Chair a.m. on Thursday, January 20, 2005, made an announcement regarding or until the time of any reassembly pursuant to section 2 of this concur- the assembling and attendance of rent resolution, whichever occurs the House at the inaugural cere- first; that when the House adjourns on the legislative day of Thursday, monies on the East Front of the January 20, 2005, it stand adjourned Capitol.(2) until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, January 25, ( ) 2005, or until the time of any re- The SPEAKER pro tempore. 3 The assembly pursuant to section 2 of Chair announces that sitting Members this concurrent resolution, whichever are being delivered their official pins occurs first; and that when the Sen- in order to be seated on the platform. ate recesses or adjourns on Thurs- day, January 6, 2005, or Friday, Jan- There are no extra seats available, so uary 7, 2005, on a motion offered former Members cannot join the pro- pursuant to this concurrent resolu- cession. The same holds true for chil- tion by its Majority Leader or his dren. They can neither go with the pro- designee, it stand recessed or ad- cession nor be seated on the platform. journed until noon on Thursday, January 20, 2005, or at such other The area where Members of the time on that day as may be specified House are to be seated is not covered. by its Majority Leader or his des- Members should keep this fact in mind ignee in the motion to recess or ad- in deciding whether to wear overcoats journ, or until the time of any reassembly pursuant to section 2 of and hats. this concurrent resolution, whichever The Sergeant-at-Arms will precede occurs first. the procession bearing the mace. The SEC. 2. The Speaker of the House Clerk will escort the Members to the and the Majority Leader of the Sen- west front of the Capitol. The proces- ate, or their respective designees, acting jointly after consultation with sion will be led by the dean of the the Minority Leader of the House and the Minority Leader of the Sen- 1. 151 CONG. REC. 267, 109th Cong. 1st ate, shall notify the Members of the Sess. House and the Senate, respectively, 2. For other illustrations, see 147 to reassemble at such place and time as they may designate whenever, in CONG. REC. 163, 107th Cong. 1st their opinion, the public interest Sess., Jan. 20, 2001; 143 CONG. REC. shall warrant it. 381, 105th Cong. 1st Sess., Jan. 20, The concurrent resolution was 1997; 139 CONG. REC. 381, 103d agreed to. Cong. 1st Sess., Jan. 20, 1993; 135 A motion to reconsider was laid on CONG. REC. 324, 325, 101st Cong. 1st the table. Sess., Jan. 20, 1989; and 131 CONG. REC. 690, 99th Cong. 1st Sess., Jan. § 25.8 The Chair announced 21, 1985. the policy for the seating of 3. Michael K. Simpson (ID). 329

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House, followed by the House leader- On Jan. 19, 1989,(1) the Speaker ship, committee chairmen, ranking mi- designated the Dean of the House nority members, and then other Mem- to act as Speaker pro tempore bers in order of seniority. when the House convened just The House leadership, committee prior to the inaugural ceremonies, chairmen, and ranking minority mem- as follows:(2) bers shall retire to the holding room upon leaving the Chamber. DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE TO LEAD HOUSE The Chair would encourage Mem- ‘‘PROCESSION’’ IN INAUGURA- bers, as they gather in order of senior- TION CEREMONY ity, to congregate by ‘‘classes’’ in the The SPEAKER.(3) The Chair des- well. ignates the Honorable JAMIE L. WHIT- Pursuant to House Resolution 9, the TEN, of Mississippi, dean of the House, Members of the House will now pro- to act as Speaker pro tempore on Fri- ceed to the west front to attend the in- day, January 20, 1989, to lead the augural ceremonies for the President House procession to the Inauguration and the Vice President of the United of the President of the United States. States. Upon completion of the ceremony, Clerk Authorized to Receive pursuant to House Resolution 9, 109th Messages Congress, the House will stand adjourned. § 25.10 The Clerk is authorized Pursuant to House Concurrent Reso- to receive messages from the lution 2, 109th Congress, that adjourn- 1. 135 CONG. REC. 244, 101st Cong. 1st ment will be until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Sess. January 25, 2005. 2. For other examples, see 131 CONG. Thereupon, at 10 o’clock and 22 min- REC. 420, 99th Cong. 1st Sess., Jan. utes a.m., the Members of the House, 3, 1985 (designating Jamie L. Whit- preceded by the Sergeant-at-Arms and ten [MS] as Speaker pro tempore on the Speaker, proceeded to the west Inauguration Day); 127 CONG. REC. front of the Capitol. 405, 97th Cong. 1st Sess., Jan. 19, 1981 (designating Jamie L. Whitten Appointment of Speaker Pro [MS] as Speaker pro tempore on In- Tempore auguration Day); 119 CONG. REC. 1555, 93d Cong. 1st Sess., Jan. 18, § 25.9 The Speaker has des- 1973 (designating Wright Patman ignated the Dean of the [TX] as Speaker pro tempore on In- House as Speaker pro tem- auguration Day); and 115 CONG. pore to lead the House pro- REC. 1184, 91st Cong. 1st Sess., Jan. cession to the inauguration 17, 1969 (designating Emanuel Celler [NY] as Speaker pro tempore of the President and the Vice on Inauguration Day). President. 3. James C. Wright, Jr. (TX).

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President and the Senate, On Jan. 22, 2001,(2) the fol- notwithstanding adjourn- lowing proceedings took place in ment of the House, prior to the Senate: Inauguration Day. Bush); 143 CONG. REC. 470–473, Prior to the existence of such 105th Cong. 1st Sess., Jan. 21, 1997 authority in the standing rules,(1) (second inaugural of President Clin- the Clerk was routinely author- ton); 139 CONG. REC. 383–386, 103d ized to receive message by unani- Cong. 1st Sess., Jan. 20, 1993 (first mous consent. For example, on inaugural of President Clinton); 135 ONG EC (2) (3) C . R . 303–306, 101st Cong., Jan. 17, 1969, the Speaker 1st Sess., Jan. 20, 1989 (inaugural of recognized Mr. Carl Albert, of President George H.W. Bush); 131 Oklahoma, who asked unanimous CONG. REC. 630–633, 99th Cong. 1st consent that the Clerk be author- Sess., Jan. 21, 1985 (second inau- ized to receive certain messages: gural of President Reagan); 127 CONG. REC. 540–543, 97th Cong, 1st MR. ALBERT. Mr. Speaker, I ask Sess., Jan. 20, 1981 (first inaugural unanimous consent that notwith- of President Reagan); 123 CONG. standing the adjournment of the House REC. 1861–63, 95th Cong. 1st Sess., until Monday, January 20, 1969, the Jan. 20, 1977 (inaugural of President Clerk be authorized to receive mes- Carter); 119 CONG. REC. 1658–61, sages from the President and the Sen- 93d Cong. 1st Sess., Jan. 20, 1973 ate. (second inaugural of President THE SPEAKER. Is there objection to Nixon); 115 CONG. REC. 1289–92, the request of the gentleman from 91st Cong. 1st Sess., Jan. 20, 1969 Oklahoma? (first inaugural of President Nixon); There was no objection. 111 CONG. REC. 984–986, 89th Cong. 1st Sess., Jan. 20, 1965 (inaugural of Inaugural Ceremonies President Johnson); and 107 CONG. REC. 1010–1013, 87th Cong. 1st § 25.11 Ceremonies for the in- Sess., Jan. 20, 1961 (inaugural of auguration of the President President Kennedy). (1) and Vice President. 2. 147 CONG. REC. 547–549, 107th Cong. 1st Sess. 1. See Rule II clause 2(h), House Rules Parliamentarian’s Note: The Sen- and Manual § 652 (2007). ate portion of the Congressional 2. 115 CONG. REC. 1184, 91st Cong. 1st Record carried the inaugural pro- Sess. ceedings even though the Senate was 3. John W. McCormack (MA). not in session during those pro- 1. For other examples of inauguration ceedings. The House customarily has programs, see 151 CONG. REC. 295– not printed the proceedings, even 298, 109th Cong. 1st Sess., Jan. 20, though it customarily remains in 2005 (second inaugural of President session for their duration.

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INAUGURAL CEREMONY by Senator Lott and Representative Armey, to the President’s platform. Mrs. [Kay Bailey] HUTCHISON [of Ms. Tamara Somerville, Chief of Texas]. Mr. President, I ask unani- Staff, JCCIC, Mr. Jim Ziglar, Senate mous consent that the proceedings of Sergeant at Arms, and Mr. Bill Saturday’s Inaugural Ceremony be Livingood, House Sergeant at Arms, printed in today’s RECORD. escorted President-elect Bush, accompanied by Senator McConnell, There being no objection, the pro- Senator Dodd, Speaker Hastert, and ceedings of the Inaugural Ceremony Senator Lott, to the President’s plat- were ordered to be printed in the form. RECORD, as follows: Mr. [Mitch] MCCONNELL [of Ken- tucky]. Everyone, please be seated so f we can begin. Welcome to the 54th inauguration INAUGURATION CEREMONY, SATUR- of the President and the Vice Presi- DAY, JANUARY 20, 2001, 11:47 A.M. dent of the United States of America. Today we honor the past in com- Members of the House of Rep- memorating two centuries of inau- resentatives, Members of the Senate, gurations in Washington, DC. As Justices of the Supreme Court, nomi- well, we embrace the future, this day nees to the Cabinet, the Governors of marking the first inauguration of the the States, and the Mayor of the Dis- 21st century and the new millen- trict of Columbia, the Joint Chiefs of nium. Staff, and other distinguished guests America has now spanned four assembled on the West Front. centuries, her promise still shining Mr. Martin Paone, Senate Sec- bright—beginning and present— retary for the Majority, escorted Sen- linked by timeless ideals and faith. ator Clinton and Mrs. Gore, accom- The enduring strength of our Con- panied by Mrs. Clegg Dodd, Mrs. stitution, which brings us to the Gephardt, and Mrs. Daschle, to the West Front of the Capitol today, at- President’s platform. tests to the wisdom of America’s Mrs. Elizabeth Letchworth, Senate founders and the heroism of genera- Secretary for the Minority, escorted tions of Americans who fought wars Mrs. Bush and Mrs. Cheney, accom- and toiled in peace to preserve this panied by Mrs. McConnell (Elaine legacy of liberty. In becoming the Chao), Mrs. Lott, Mrs. Hastert, and 43rd President of the United States, Mrs. Armey, to the President’s plat- George W. Bush will assume the sa- form. cred trust as guardian of our Con- Mr. Jay Eagen, House CAO, Mr. stitution. Dick Cheney will be sworn Gary Sisco, Secretary of the Senate, in as our new Vice President. Wit- and Mr. Jeff Trandahl, Clerk of the nessed by the Congress, Supreme House, escorted President Clinton Court, Governors, and Presidents and Vice President Gore, accom- past, the current President will panied by Senator Dodd, Representa- stand by as the new President peace- tive Gephardt, and Senator Daschle, fully takes office. This is a triumph to the President’s platform. of our democratic Republic, a cere- Ms. Lani Gerst, Executive Direc- mony befitting a great nation. tor, JCCIC, Mrs. Loretta Symms, In his father’s stead, the Rev. Senate Deputy Sergeant at Arms, Franklin Graham is with us today to and Ms. Kerri Hanley, House Deputy lead the Nation in prayer. Please Sergeant at Arms, escorted Vice stand for the invocation. President-elect Cheney, accompanied Reverend Graham.

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Reverend GRAHAM. Let us pray: Lord, we pray for their families, Blessed are You, O Lord our God. and especially their wives, Laura Yours, O God, is the greatness and Bush and Lynne Cheney, that they the power and the glory and the maj- may sense Your presence and know esty and the splendor, for everything Your love. in heaven and Earth is Yours. Yours, Today we entrust to You President O Lord, is the kingdom. You are ex- and Senator Clinton and Vice Presi- alted as head over all. Wealth and dent and Mrs. Gore. Lead them as honor come from You. You are the they journey through new doors of ruler of all things. In Your hands are strength and power to exalt and to opportunity to serve others. give strength to all. Now, O Lord, we dedicate this As President Lincoln once said, we Presidential inaugural ceremony to have been the recipients of the choic- You. May this be the beginning of a est bounties of heaven. We have new dawn for America as we humble been preserved these many years in ourselves before You and acknowl- peace and prosperity. We have edge You alone as our Lord, our Sav- grown in numbers, wealth, and iour, and our Redeemer. power, as no other nation has ever We pray this in the name of the grown, but we have forgotten God. It Father and of the Son, the Lord behooves us then to humble our- Jesus Christ, and of the Holy Spirit. selves before the offended powers, to Amen. confess our national sins, and to Mr. MCCONNELL. Thank you, pray for clemency and forgiveness. Reverend Graham. O Lord, as we come together on It is my distinct pleasure to intro- this historic and solemn occasion to duce the Dupont Manual Choir of inaugurate once again a President and Vice President, teach us afresh Louisville, KY. that power, wisdom, and salvation (Performance by the Dupont Man- come only from Your hand. ual Choir of Louisville, KY.) We pray, O Lord, for President- Mr. MCCONNELL. I now call on elect George W. Bush and Vice Presi- Senator Christopher J. Dodd of Con- dent-elect Richard B. Cheney to necticut to introduce the Chief Jus- whom You have entrusted leadership tice of the United States. of this Nation at this moment in his- Mr. DODD. Thank you, Senator tory. We pray that You will help McConnell. them bring our country together so President and Senator Clinton, that we may rise above partisan poli- Vice President and Mrs. Gore, Presi- tics and seek the larger vision of dent-elect and Mrs. Bush, and fellow Your will for our Nation. Use them citizens, the Vice President-elect will to bring reconciliation between the now take the oath of office. His wife, races, healing to political wounds, that we may truly become one nation Lynne, and their daughters, Eliza- under God. beth Cheney Perry and Mary Che- Give our new President, and all ney, will hold the family Bible. I who advise him, calmness in the face have the honor and privilege to now of storms, encouragement in the face present the Chief Justice of the of frustration, and humility in the United States Supreme Court, the face of success. Give them the wis- Hon. William Hobbs Rehnquist, to dom to know and to do what is right administer the oath of office to the and the courage to say no to all that Vice President-elect, Richard Bruce is contrary to Your statutes and holy Cheney. law. (Applause.)

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Mr. Chief Justice REHNQUIST. The Chief Justice of the United Mr. Cheney, are you ready to take States, William Hobbs Rehnquist, the oath? – administered to the President-elect Vice President-elect CHENEY. I the oath of office prescribed by the am. Constitution, which he repeated, as Mr. Chief Justice REHNQUIST. follows: Please raise your right hand and re- ‘‘I, George Walker Bush, do sol- peat after me. emnly swear that I will faithfully The Chief Justice of the United execute the office of President of the States, William Hobbs Rehnquist, United States and will, to the best of administered to the Vice President- my ability, preserve, protect, and de- elect the oath of office prescribed by fend the Constitution of the United the Constitution, which he repeated, States. So help me God.’’ as follows: Mr. Chief Justice REHNQUIST. Con- ‘‘I, Richard Bruce Cheney, do sol- gratulations. emnly swear that I will support and (Applause.) defend the Constitution of the Mr. MCCONNELL. Ladies and United States against all enemies gentlemen, the President of the foreign and domestic; that I will bear United States, George W. Bush. true faith and allegiance to the (Applause.) same; that I take this obligation (Herald Trumpets play ‘‘Ruffles freely, without any mental reserva- and Flourishes’’ and ‘‘Hail to the tion or purpose of evasion, and that Chief,’’ and 21-gun salute.) I will well and faithfully discharge President BUSH. Thank you all. the duties of the office of which I am Chief Justice Rehnquist, President about to enter. So help me God.’’ Carter, President Bush—— Mr. Chief Justice REHNQUIST. (Laughter, applause.) Congratulations. President Clinton, distinguished (The Marine Band performed ‘‘Hail guests, and my fellow citizens: Columbia.’’) This peaceful transfer of authority (Applause.) is rare in history, yet common in our Mr. MCCONNELL. Ladies and country. With a simple oath, we af- gentlemen, Staff Sergeant Alec T. firm old traditions and make new be- Maly of the United States Army ginnings. Band will now perform an American As I begin, I thank President Clin- medley. ton for his service to our Nation. – (Staff Sergeant Alec T. Maly sang (Applause.) a medley of American music.) And I thank Vice President Gore Mr. MCCONNELL. It is now my for a contest conducted with spirit high honor to again present the and ended with grace. Chief Justice of the United States (Applause.) who will administer the Presidential I am honored and humbled to oath of office. Everyone, please stand here, where so many of Amer- stand. ica’s leaders have come before me (Applause.) and so many will follow. Mr. Chief Justice REHNQUIST. We have a place, all of us, in a Governor Bush, are you ready to long story; a story we continue, but take the oath? whose end we will not see. It is the President-elect BUSH. Yes, sir. story of a new world that became a Mr. Chief Justice REHNQUIST. friend and liberator of the old, the Please raise your right hand and re- story of a slave-holding society that peat after me. became a servant of freedom, the

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story of a power that went into the America has never been united by world to protect but not possess, to blood or birth or soil. We are bound defend but not to conquer. It is the by ideals that move us beyond our American story; a story of flawed backgrounds, lift us above our inter- and fallible people, united across the ests, and teach us what it means to generations by grand and enduring be citizens. Every child must be ideals. taught these principles. Every citizen The grandest of these ideals is an must uphold them. And every immi- unfolding American promise: that ev- grant, by embracing these ideals, eryone belongs, that everyone de- makes our country more, not less, serves a chance, that no insignificant American. person was ever born. (Applause.) Americans are called to enact this Today we affirm a new commit- promise in our lives and in our laws. ment to live out our Nation’s prom- And though our Nation has some- ise through civility, courage, compas- times halted, and sometimes de- sion, and character. layed, we must follow no other course. America, at its best, matches a Through much of the last century, commitment to principle with a con- America’s faith in freedom and de- cern for civility. mocracy was a rock in a raging sea. A civil society demands from each Now it is a seed upon the wind, tak- of us good will and respect, fair deal- ing root in many nations. ing and forgiveness. Our democratic faith is more than Some seem to believe that our poli- the creed of our country, it is the in- tics can afford to be petty because, in born hope of our humanity; an ideal a time of peace, the stakes of our de- we carry but do not own, a trust we bates appear small. But the stakes, bear and pass along. And even after for America, are never small. If our nearly 225 years, we have a long country does not lead the cause of way yet to travel. freedom, it will not be led. If we do While many of our citizens pros- not turn the hearts of children to- per, others doubt the promise—even ward knowledge and character, we the justice—of our own country. The will lose their gifts and undermine ambitions of some Americans are their idealism. If we permit our limited by failing schools, and hid- economy to drift and decline, the vul- den prejudice, and the circumstances nerable will suffer most. of their birth. And sometimes our We must live up to the calling we differences run so deep, it seems we share. Civility is not a tactic or a share a continent, but not a country. sentiment. It is the determined We do not accept this, and we will choice of trust over cynicism, of com- not allow it. Our unity, our union, is munity over chaos. And this commit- the serious work of leaders and citi- ment, if we keep it, is a way to zens in every generation. And this is shared accomplishment. my solemn pledge: I will work to America, at its best, is also coura- build a single nation of justice and geous. opportunity. Our national courage has been (Applause.) clear in times of depression and war, I know this is within our reach, when defeating common dangers de- because we are guided by a power fined our common good. Now we larger than ourselves who creates us must choose if the example of our fa- equal in His image. thers and mothers will inspire us or And we are confident in principles condemn us. We must show courage that unite and lead us onward. in a time of blessing by confronting

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problems instead of passing them us are diminished when any are onto future generations. hopeless. (Applause.) (Applause.) Together we will reclaim America’s Government has great responsibil- schools, before ignorance and apathy ities, for public safety and public claim more young lives. We will re- health, for civil rights and common form Social Security and Medicare, schools. Yet compassion is the work sparing our children from struggles of a nation, not just a government. we have the power to prevent. And And some needs and hurts are so we will reduce taxes, to recover the deep, they will only respond to a momentum of our economy and re- mentor’s touch or a pastor’s prayer. ward the efforts and enterprise of Church and charity, synagogue and working Americans. mosque lend our communities their (Applause.) humanity, and they will have an We will build our defenses beyond honored place in our plans and in challenge, lest weakness invite chal- our laws. lenge. (Applause.) (Applause.) Many in our country do not know We will confront weapons of mass the pain of poverty. But we can lis- destruction, so that a new century is ten to those who do. And I can spared new horrors. pledge our Nation to a goal. When we see that wounded traveler on the The enemies of liberty and our road to Jericho, we will not pass to country should make no mistake, the other side. America remains engaged in the world, by history and by choice, (Applause.) shaping a balance of power that fa- America, at its best, is a place vors freedom. We will defend our al- where personal responsibility is val- lies and our interests. We will show ued and expected. purpose without arrogance. We will Encouraging responsibility is not a meet aggression and bad faith with search for scapegoats; it is a call to resolve and strength. And to all na- conscience. And though it requires tions, we will speak for the values sacrifice, it brings a deeper fulfill- that gave our Nation birth. ment. We find the fullness of life, not (Applause.) only in options, but in commitments. And we find that children and com- America, at its best, is compas- munity are the commitments that sionate. set us free. In the quiet of American con- Our public interest depends on pri- science, we know that deep, per- vate character; on civic duty and sistent poverty is unworthy of our family bonds and basic fairness; on Nation’s promise. And whatever our uncounted, unhonored acts of de- views of its cause, we can agree that cency which give direction to our children at risk are not at fault. freedom. Sometimes in life we are Abandonment and abuse are not acts called to do great things. But as a of God; they are failures of love. saint of our times has said, every (Applause.) day we are called to do small things And the proliferation of prisons, with great love. The most important however necessary, is no substitute tasks of a democracy are done by ev- for hope and order in our souls. eryone. Where there is suffering, there is I will live and lead by these prin- duty. Americans in need are not ciples: to advance my convictions strangers, they are citizens; not with civility; to pursue the public in- problems, but priorities. And all of terest with courage; to speak for

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greater justice and compassion; to This work continues. This story call for responsibility, and try to live goes on. And an angel still rides in it as well. In all these ways, I will the whirlwind and directs this storm. bring the values of our history to the God bless you all, and God bless care of our times. America. What you do is as important as (Applause.) anything government does. I ask you Mr. MCCONNELL. Please stand to seek a common good beyond your now as Pastor Kribyjon H. Caldwell comfort; to defend needed reforms will now deliver the benediction, and against easy attacks; to serve your afterward, please remain standing Nation, beginning with your neigh- for the singing of our National An- bor. I ask you to be citizens—citi- them, after which the ceremony will zens, not spectators; citizens, not be concluded. I call upon Senator subjects; responsible citizens build- Dodd to organize the Presidential ing communities of service and a na- party after the ceremony has ended tion of character. to depart the platform. (Applause.) Pastor Caldwell. Americans are generous and Pastor CALDWELL. Thank you, strong and decent, not because we Senator McConnell. believe in ourselves, but because we Let us pray, please: hold beliefs beyond ourselves. When Almighty God, the supply and sup- this spirit of citizenship is missing, plier of peace, prudent policy, and no government program can replace nonpartisanship, we bless Your holy it. When this spirit is present, no and righteous name. Thank You, O wrong can stand against it. God, for blessing us with forgiveness, (Applause.) with faith, and with favor. Forgive After the Declaration of Independ- us for choosing pride over purpose. ence was signed, Virginia statesman Forgive us for choosing popularity John Page wrote to Thomas Jeffer- over principles. And forgive us for son: choosing materialism over morals. We know the race is not to the Deliver us from these and all other swift nor the Battle to the Strong. evils, and cast our sins into Your sea Do you not think an Angel rides in of forgetfulness to be remembered no the Whirlwind and directs this more. And Lord, not only do we Storm? thank You for our forgiveness, we Much time has passed since Jeffer- thank You for faith, faith to believe son arrived for his inauguration. The that every child can learn and no years and changes accumulate, but child will be left behind and no the themes of this day he would youth will be left out. know: our Nation’s grand story of Thank You for blessing us with courage and its simple dream of dig- the faith to believe that all of Your nity. We are not the story’s author, leaders can sit down and reason with who fills time and eternity with His one another so that each American is purpose. Yet His purpose is achieved blessed. in our duty; and our duty is fulfilled Thank You for blessing us with in service to one another. the faith to believe that the walls of Never tiring, never yielding, never inequity can be torn down and the finishing, we renew that purpose gaps between the rich and the poor, today: to make our country more just the haves and the have-nots, the and generous; to affirm the dignity uneducated and the educated, can of our lives and every life. and will be closed.

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And, Lord, lastly, we thank You feller as Vice President of the for favor. We thank You for Your di- (2) vine favor. Let Your favor be upon United States. President Clinton and the outgoing For a discussion on the process administration. May they go forth in spiritual grace and civic greatness. for Presidential nominations for And, of course, O Lord, let Your di- Vice President, see Ch. 10, § 4, vine favor be upon President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura supra. Welch Bush and their family. We de- cree and declare that no weapon f formed against them shall prosper. Let Your divine favor be upon the § 26.1 The Speaker announced Bush team and all Americans with the rising of the Sun and the going that during the joint meeting down of the same. May we grow in for the swearing-in of Gerald our willingness and ability to bless R. Ford as Vice President on You and bless one another. We respectfully submit this hum- the following day, only cer- ble prayer in the name that is above tain doors would be open all other names, Jesus the Christ. and only persons with floor Let all who agree say ‘‘Amen.’’ (Staff Sergeant Maly performed privileges would be per- the National Anthem with accom- mitted in the Chamber. paniment.) (Applause.) On Dec. 5, 1973,(1) the following The inaugural ceremonies were occurred: concluded at 12:24 p.m. The SPEAKER.(2) The Chair desires to make an announcement. § 26. Vice Presidential After communication with the major- Swearing-in Ceremonies ity and minority leaders, and with their consent and approval, the Chair On Dec. 6, 1973, a joint meeting announces that on tomorrow, Decem- ber 6, during the joint meeting to be occurred in the House for the held in connection with the swearing swearing-in of Gerald R. Ford as in of the Vice President, only the doors Vice President of the United immediately opposite the Speaker and ( ) States. 1 Ford was nominated those on his left and right will be open. pursuant to § 2 of the 25th No one will be allowed on the floor of Amendment of the Constitution of the House except those persons having the United States. Similarly, on the privilege of the floor of the House. Dec. 19, 1974, the House was invited to the Senate Chamber for 2. See § 26.3, infra. the swearing-in of Nelson Rocke- 1. 119 CONG. REC. 39677, 93d Cong. 1st Sess. 1. See § 26.2, infra. 2. Carl Albert (OK).

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§ 26.2 Proceedings had during Members of the Senate the seats re- joint meeting for administra- served for them. The SPEAKER. The Chair appoints tion of oath of office to Ger- on behalf of the House as members of ald R. Ford as Vice President the committee to escort the President of the United States. and Vice President designate into the Chamber: the gentleman from Massa- On Dec. 6, 1973,(1) Speaker Carl chusetts (Mr. [Thomas] O’NEILL), the Albert of Oklahoma presided over gentleman from California (Mr. [John] the Joint Meeting of the House MCFALL), the gentleman from New and Senate for the swearing-in of Jersey (Mr. [Peter] RODINO), the gen- Gerald R. Ford as Vice President: tlewoman from Michigan (Mrs. [Mar- tha] GRIFFITHS), the gentleman from The SPEAKER. Pursuant to a pre- Illinois (Mr. [Leslie] ARENDS), the gen- vious order of the House, the Chair de- tleman from Arizona (Mr. [John] clares a recess until 5:45 p.m. today. RHODES), and the gentleman from Accordingly (at 4 o’clock and 44 min- Michigan (Mr. [J. Edward] HUTCH- utes p.m.), the House stood in recess INSON). until 5:45 p.m. The PRESIDENT pro tempore.(2) On behalf of the Senate, I appoint the fol- f lowing Senators to accompany the President of the United States and the JOINT MEETING OF THE HOUSE Vice President designate of the United AND SENATE FOR SWEARING- IN OF GERALD R. FORD OF States into the Chamber: the Senator MICHIGAN AS VICE-PRESI- from Montana (Mr. [Michael] MANS- DENT OF THE UNITED STATES FIELD), the Senator from Pennsylvania (Mr. HUGH SCOTT), the Senator from The Speaker of the House presided. West Virginia (Mr. ROBERT C. BYRD), The Doorkeeper (Honorable William the Senator from Michigan (Mr. [Rob- M. Miller) announced the President ert] GRIFFIN), the Senator from Nevada pro tempore and the Members of the (Mr. [Howard] CANNON), and the Sen- U.S. Senate, who entered the Hall of ator from Kentucky (Mr. [Marlow] the House of Representatives, the COOK). President pro tempore taking the chair Mrs. Gerald R. Ford was brought at the left of the Speaker, and the into the Chamber through the Speak- er’s Lobby, and took the seat provided 1. 119 CONG. REC. 39925–27, 93d Cong. for her in the well to the right of the 1st Sess. For the Dec. 3, 1973, res- rostrum. ignation letter of Gerald R. Ford The Doorkeeper announced the Am- from the House, see Ch. 37, infra. bassadors, Ministers, and Charg´es d’Af- Upon the conclusion of the Joint faires of foreign governments. Meeting for the swearing-in, Vice The Ambassadors, Ministers, and President Ford called the Senate to Charg´es d’Affaires of foreign govern- order as President of the body, see ments entered the Hall of the House of 119 CONG. REC. 40104–05, 93d Cong. 1st Sess., Dec. 6, 1973. 2. James Eastland (MS).

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Representatives and took the seats re- of Michigan, to be Vice President of the served for them. United States, and the House of Rep- The Doorkeeper announced the Chief resentatives by a vote of 387 yeas to 35 Justice of the United States and the nays on today having confirmed the Associate Justices of the Supreme nomination of Gerald R. Ford, of the Court. State of Michigan, to be Vice President The Chief Justice of the United of the United States, the proceedings States and the Associate Justices of required by section 2 of the 25th the Supreme Court entered the Hall of amendment to the U.S. Constitution the House of Representatives and the have been complied with. Chief Justice took the seat provided for The gentleman from Michigan (Mr. him in the well to the right of the ros- GERALD R. FORD) has advised the trum, next to Mrs. Gerald R. Ford. Chair that he has transmitted his let- The Associate Justices took the seats ter of resignation as a Representative reserved for them in front of the of the Fifth District of the State of Speaker’s rostrum. Michigan to the Governor and the Sec- retary of State of Michigan as required The Doorkeeper announced the Cabi- by the law of that State. net of the President of the United States. The Chair now requests the Chief Justice of the United States to admin- The members of the Cabinet of the ister the oath of office to the Vice President of the United States entered President. the Hall of the House of Representa- The oath of office was administered tives and took the seats reserved for by the Chief Justice of the United them in front of the Speaker’s rostrum. States to the Vice President, GERALD At 6 o’clock and 5 minutes p.m., the R. FORD, his right hand raised and his Doorkeeper announced the President of left hand on the Bible held by Mrs. the United States and the Vice Presi- Ford. dent designate of the United States. [Applause, the Members rising.] The President of the United States and The SPEAKER. Mr. President, Mem- the Vice President designate of the bers of the Congress, and distinguished United States, escorted by the com- guests, I have the high personal honor mittee of Senators and Representa- of presenting to you a dear friend and tives, entered into the Hall of the former colleague whom we shall all House of Representatives, and stood at miss, but whom we all congratulate— the Clerk’s desk. the Vice President of the United [Applause, the Members rising.] States. Mrs. Gerald R. Ford, followed by the [Applause, the Members rising.] Chief Justice, was escorted to the Clerk’s desk with the Chief Justice to f the right of Mrs. Ford. The SPEAKER. The Senate, by a ADDRESS OF THE VICE PRESI- DENT OF THE UNITED STATES vote of 92 yeas to 3 nays on November 27, 1973, having confirmed the nomi- The VICE PRESIDENT. Mr. Speak- nation of GERALD R. FORD of the State er, Mr. Chief Justice, Mr. President

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pro tempore, distinguished guests, and AFTER RECESS friends: Together we have made history here The recess having expired at 6 today. For the first time we have car- o’clock and 28 minutes p.m., the House ried out the command of the 25th was called to order by the Speaker. amendment. In exactly 8 weeks, we have demonstrated to the world that PRINTING OF PROCEEDINGS HAD DURING RECESS our great republic stands solid, stands strong upon the bedrock of the Con- Mr. O’NEILL. Mr. Speaker, I ask stitution. unanimous consent that the pro- I am a Ford, not a Lincoln. My ad- ceedings had during the recess of the dresses will never be as eloquent as House to be printed in the RECORD. Mr. Lincoln’s.... At 6 o’clock and 21 minutes p.m., the The SPEAKER. Is there objection to President, accompanied by the com- the request of the gentleman from mittee of escort, retired from the Hall Massachusetts? of the House of Representatives. There was no objection. The Doorkeeper—Hon. William D. Miller—escorted the invited guests § 26.3 The Speaker announced from the Chamber in the following that all Members had been order: The Members of the President’s Cab- invited to attend the Senate inet. session for the swearing-in of The Chief Justice of the United Vice President Rockefeller in States and the Associate Justices of the Senate Chamber. the Supreme Court. (1) The Ambassadors, Ministers, and On Dec. 19, 1974, Speaker Charge´s d’Affaires of foreign govern- Carl Albert of Oklahoma an- ments. nounced the following:

f ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CHAIR JOINT MEETING DISSOLVED The SPEAKER. The Chair desires to The SPEAKER. The Chair declares announce that all Members of the the joint meeting of the two Houses House have been invited to attend the now dissolved. swearing in of Vice President designate Accordingly at 6 o’clock and 23 min- Nelson A. Rockefeller, be held in the utes p.m. the joint meeting of the two Senate Chamber tonight. Houses was dissolved. The Members of the Senate, together 1. 120 CONG. REC. 41570, 93d Cong. 2d with the Vice President, retired to Sess. For the recess declaration, see their Chamber. Ch. 39, § 3.9, infra.

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Dedication of buildings and struc- Honoring slain Capitol Police offi- tures, § 22—Cont. cers, § 15—Cont. extension of East Front of Capitol, printing and distribution of eulogies, § 22.8 Senate concurrent resolution author- House Office Buildings, §§ 22.4, 22.5 izing, § 15.1 O’Neill and Ford Buildings, § 22.4 Honoring victims of national trage- Rayburn Building, § 22.5 dies, § 16 prohibition on naming of public works ceremonies in New York, printed in after sitting Members, § 22.1 Congressional Record, § 16.4 rooms of the Capitol, § 22.6 prayer vigil in Rotunda, concurrent Federal holidays, § 3 resolution authorizing, § 16.2 Independence Day, reading of Declara- special order considering unreferred tion of Independence, § 3.7 joint resolution on legislative day United We Stand Day, §§ 3.1, 3.2 of September 11, § 16.3 Veterans’ Day, §§ 3.3–3.5 National Peace Officers’ Memorial moment of silence honoring lives lost Service, § 16.1 during World War II, § 3.5 terrorist attacks of September 11, Speaker authorized by unanimous §§ 16.2–16.4 consent to send message to Gen- eral of Army, § 3.4 House Administration, Committee on special order speeches commemo- jurisdiction over statuary, pictures and rating, § 3.3 works of art, § 20 Washington’s Birthday, reading of Joint meetings Washington’s farewell address, § 3.6 commemorating 100th anniversary of Flag Day, § 8 President Eisenhower’s birth, § 9.1 Flag Day ceremonies printed in the commemorating 100th anniversary of Congressional Record, § 8.4 birth of Harry S Truman, § 9.3 Flag Day on Saturday observing mid- commemorating 100th anniversary of week during recess, § 8.3 birth of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Pause for the Pledge commemoration, § 9.4 second Pledge of Allegiance, § 8.1 commemorating 50th anniversary of recess to observe Flag Day, §§ 8.2, 8.4 end of World War II, § 19.10 Former Members’ Day, § 17 commemorating First Congress, § 4.2 declaring recess to receive Members in for swearing-in of Vice President Ford, Chamber, by unanimous consent, § 26.2 §§ 17.1, 17.2 floor privileges during, § 26.1 Holocaust Days of Remembrance, §14 to hear Deputy President of African ceremony in Capitol Rotunda, Senate National Congress, § 23.5 concurrent resolution authorizing, to hear General Douglas MacArthur, § 14.1 § 19.7 Honoring slain Capitol Police offi- to hear General Matthew Ridgway, cers, § 15 § 19.6 legislative day dedicated to memory of to hear General William Westmore- officers, order of procedure, § 15.2 land, § 19.5

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Joint meetings—Cont. Military Awards to hear Iraqi Prime Minister, § 23.2 commemoration of 50th anniversary of to hear Lech Walesa, § 23.6 the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, to hear President of Ukraine, § 23.3 § 19.9 to hear Prime Minister of Israel and conferral of honorary veteran status, King of Jordan, § 23.4 § 19.8 Speaker pro tempore presiding over Medal of Honor, § 19.1 joint meeting, § 23.3 Moments of silence, § 13 Memorial services, § 10 for Coretta Scott King, § 13.1 for current and former Members of for marking Iraqi War Losses, § 13.2 House and Senate, see Memorial for Nazi occupied France, § 13.8 services for current and former for Rosa Parks, § 13.3 Members of House and Senate for those lost in World War II, § 3.5 for Supreme Court justices, see Memo- for victims of anthrax attacks, § 13.6 rial services for Supreme Court for victims of mining accident, § 13.5 justices for victims of Oklahoma City bombing, Holocaust Days of Remembrance, see § 13.7 Holocaust Days of Remembrance in honor of Memorial Day, § 13.4 honoring slain Capitol Police officers, Oversight and Government Reform see Honoring slain Capitol Police Committee, officers Federal holidays under the jurisdic- honoring victims of national tragedies, tion, § 3 see Honoring victims of national unanimous consent to be discharged tragedies for further consideration, § 2.1 moments of silence, see Moments of Pan American Day, § 7 silence 1966 Pan American Day, §§ 7.2, 7.3 Memorial services for current and resolutions designating date, §§ 7.1, 7.2 former Members of House and Patriotic observances, § 4 Senate, § 12 1976 Bicentennial Celebration announcement of death, § 12.1 resolution providing for joint com- notification to Members of memorial mittee on arrangements, § 4.7 service in Statuary Hall, § 12.2 anniversary of Constitution, §§ 4.5, 4.6 lying-in-state, former Member and anniversary of first Congress, §§ 4.1– Senator, concurrent resolution au- 4.5 thorizing, § 12.3 concurrent resolution authorizing ceremony the west lawn of Capitol, Memorial services for Supreme § 4.6 Court justices, § 11 concurrent resolution authorizing death of Chief Justice, § 11.1 special ceremony in Philadelphia, memorial services for justice, concur- PA for bicentennial, § 4.5 rent resolution providing for serv- concurrent resolution providing for ices, § 11.2 Congressional participation, § 4.1 use of catafalque, concurrent resolution joint meeting commemorating 200th authorizing transfer, § 11.1 anniversary, § 4.2

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Patriotic observances, § 4—Cont. Presidential commemorations—Cont. proceedings held for 168th anniver- concurrent resolution authorizing civic sary of first Congress, § 4.3 group to use Rotunda on anniversary proceedings held for 150th anniver- of President Kennedy’s death, con- sary of first Congress, § 4.4 sidered under suspension of rules, Patriotic observances of another § 9.2 country, § 5 joint meeting to commemorate 100th concurrent resolution commemorating anniversary of birth of Franklin Roo- liberation of Cuba, § 5.3 sevelt, § 9.4 concurrent resolution extending best Speaker announcing designation of wishes on Norweigian constitution joint meeting to commemorate 100th anniversary, § 5.1 anniversary of birth of Harry S Tru- Magna Carta loan for bicentennial, man, pursuant to concurrent resolu- §§ 4.8–4.12 tion, § 9.3 concurrent resolution expressing appreciation of Congress, § 4.8 unanimous consent to allow tributes to proceedings printed in Congressional memory of Theodore Roosevelt, § 9.5 Record, § 4.11 Presentation of gifts and awards, program for receiving copy of Magna §20 Carta, as announced by Speaker, donation of flag, § 20.4 § 4.10 donation of marble bust, § 20.3 recess declared to attend ceremony John W. McCormack Award of Excel- in Rotunda for return of copy to lence, § 20.1 Great Britain, § 4.12 rejection of Senate concurrent resolu- presentation of gift to Speaker by tion authorizing a joint House-Sen- Member, § 20.6 ate delegation to the United King- presentation of historic chairs, § 20.2 dom, § 4.9 Taft Memorial Tower, ceremonies, observing Lithuanian independence § 20.5 anniversary, § 5.2 Presidential inaugurations. § 25 Presidential commemorations adjournment after inaugural cere- anniversary of Thomas Jefferson’s monies, § 25.7 birth, §§ 9.8, 9.9 adopting privileged resolution pro- dedication of Jefferson Memorial, viding designated time House should meeting of House at later time so proceed to West Front for Inaugura- Members could attend, § 9.9 tion Day, § 25.7 reading of inaugural address, § 9.8 ceremonies moved from West Front to commemorating 100th anniversary of Rotunda due to cold weather, § 25.1 President Eisenhower, § 9.1 Clerk authorized to receive messages, commemorating Lincoln inaugural, §§ 9.6, 9.7 § 25.10 ceremony on East Front of Capitol, continuing resolution for authority of § 9.6 Joint Committee on Inaugural Cere- joint resolution commemorating monies, § 25.4 100th anniversary of inaugural, designating Speaker pro tempore to § 9.7 lead procession, § 25.9

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Presidential inaugurations. § 25— Rotunda receptions—Cont. Cont. for Ecumenical Patriarch of Constanti- inaugural ceremonies, § 25.11 nople, § 23.8 Joint Committee for Inaugural Cere- for Holocaust Days of Remembrance, monies, appointment of Members, § 14.1 § 25.2 for King and Queen of Great Britain, Joint Committee for Inaugural Cere- § 23.7 monies, establishment, § 25.1 for prayer vigil in Rotunda, § 16.2 seating policy of Members, § 25.8 for religious leaders, §§ 23.8, 23.9 Sunday inauguration date, § 25.6 for return of copy of Magna Carta to use of Rotunda for ceremonies, for Great Britain, § 4.12 2005 ceremony, §§ 25.3, 25.4 for Soviet Jewish emigration move- Prohibition of commemorative legis- ment, § 23.10 lative, within House Rules, § 2 honoring military heroism, concurrent Receptions for Astronauts, §§ 19.2, resolution, § 19.12 19.3 to honor unaccounted soldiers from in Caucus Room, § 19.3 Vietnam War, § 19.11 in House Chamber, § 19.2 use for ceremonies in connection with 2005 inauguration, § 25.3 Receptions for Generals, §§ 19.4–19.7 use for inaugural ceremonies due to in- joint meeting to hear General Douglas clement weather, § 25.1 MacArthur, § 19.7 use for National Day of Reconciliation joint meeting to hear General Matthew § 6.2 Ridgway, § 19.6 Statuary, § 21 joint meeting to hear General William honoring Rosa Parks, § 21.1 Westmoreland, § 19.5 restoring Portrait Monument to Pio- recess to welcome General Norman neers of Woman Suffrage Movement, Schwarzkopf, § 19.4 concurrent resolution directing, Religious Observances, § 6 § 21.8 Easter service, § 6.3 reauthorizing concurrent resolution National Day of Reconciliation, §§ 6.1, in subsequent Congress, § 21.9 6.2 dedication of Sam Rayburn statue, concurrent resolution allowing for § 21.10 use of the House Chamber, House honoring President Dwight D. Eisen- agreeing to, § 6.1 hower, § 21.7 Senate concurrent resolution allow- portrait busts, §§ 21.4, 21.5 ing for Rotunda ceremony, House Dan Quayle, § 21.5 agreeing to, § 6.2 George Bush, § 21.4 Rotunda receptions state contributions, §§ 21.2, 21.3 ceremony for anniversary of President honoring Po’Pay, § 21.2 Kennedy’s death, § 9.2 honoring Sakakawea, § 21.6 for ceremonies to observe unveiling of honoring Sarah Winnemucca, § 21.3 POW/MIA flag, § 19.13 ten year moratorium on placement of for Dalai Lama, § 23.9 statues, § 21.1

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Statuary, § 21—Cont. War-related observances, §§ 19.10– unveiling of repaired statue of Abra- 19.17—Cont. ham Lincoln, § 21.11 ceremony in Rotunda honoring mili- Vice Presidential Swearing-in Cere- tary heroism, concurrent resolution, monies, § 26 Vice President Ford, §§ 26.1, 26.2 § 19.12 Vice President Rockefeller, § 26.3 gathering of Members to hear uncondi- War-related observances, §§ 19.10– tional surrender of World War II, 19.17 announcement for informal procession § 19.17 of Members to witness arrival of re- joint meeting to celebrate 50th anni- mains of unknown soldiers, § 19.15 versary of World War II, § 19.10 ceremonies authorizing use of Capitol Rotunda to honor unaccounted sol- laying of wreath to unknown soldiers diers from Vietnam War, § 19.11 lying in state, § 19.14 ceremony authorizing use of Rotunda for ceremonies to observe unveiling lowering flag to half-mast, concurrent of POW/MIA flag, § 19.13 resolution authorizing, § 19.16

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