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“Senate Committee Meetings” mentioning the Department of Interior was published in the Daily Digest section on pages D800-D801 on June 11, 2007.
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Committee Meetings
No committee meetings were held.
House of Representatives
Chamber Action
Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 27 public bills, H.R. 2639-
2640, 2644-2668; and 5 resolutions, H. Con. Res. 167; and H. Res. 474-
477, were introduced.
Pages H6234-35
Additional Cosponsors:
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Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows:
H. Res. 473, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2638) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008 (H. Rept. 110-184);
H.R. 2641, making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008 (H. Rept. 110-185);
H.R. 2642, making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008 (H. Rept. 110-186);
H.R. 2643, making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008 (H. Rept. 110-187); and
H.R. 251, to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit manipulation of caller identification information, with an amendment
(H. Rept. 110-188).
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Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein she appointed Representative Hirono to act as Speaker Pro Tempore for today.
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Recess: The House recessed at 12:35 p.m. and reconvened at 2 p.m.
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Election of committee to attend the funeral of the late Honorable Craig Thomas: The Chair announced the Speaker's appointment of Representative Cubin to the committee to attend the funeral of the late Honorable Craig Thomas.
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Suspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules and pass the following measures:
Recognizing the year 2007 as the official 50th anniversary celebration of the beginnings of marinas, power production, recreation, and boating on Lake Sidney Lanier, Georgia: H. Res. 354, to recognize the year 2007 as the official 50th anniversary celebration of the beginnings of marinas, power production, recreation, and boating on Lake Sidney Lanier, Georgia;
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Recognizing the 40th anniversary of Loving v. Virginia legalizing interracial marriage within the United States: H. Res. 431, to recognize the 40th anniversary of Loving v. Virginia legalizing interracial marriage within the United States;
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Amending title 4, United States Code, to encourage the display of the flag of the United States on Father's Day: H.R. 2356, to amend title 4, United States Code, to encourage the display of the flag of the United States on Father's Day, by a \2/3\ yea-and-nay vote of 386 yeas with none voting ``nay'', Roll No. 448;
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Supporting the ideals and values of the Olympic movement: H. Res. 395, to support the ideals and values of the Olympic movement;
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Providing that the Executive Director of the Inter-American Development Bank or the Alternate Executive Director of the Inter-
American Development Bank may serve on the Board of Directors of the Inter-American Foundation: S. 676, to provide that the Executive Director of the Inter-American Development Bank or the Alternate Executive Director of the Inter-American Development Bank may serve on the Board of Directors of the Inter-American Foundation, by a \2/3\ yea-and-nay vote of 386 yeas to 1 nay, Roll No. 449--clearing the measure for the President;
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Recognizing and welcoming the delegation of Presidents, Prime Ministers, and Foreign Ministers from the Caribbean to Washington, D.C., and commending the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) for holding the Conference on the Caribbean: H. Res. 418, to recognize and welcome the delegation of Presidents, Prime Ministers, and Foreign Ministers from the Caribbean to Washington, D.C., and to commend the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) for holding the Conference on the Caribbean, by a \2/3\ yea-and-nay vote of 386 yeas with none voting
``nay'', Roll No. 450;
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Recognizing the strong alliance between the Republic of Korea and the United States and expressing appreciation to the Republic of Korea for its efforts in the global war against terrorism: H. Res. 295, amended, to recognize the strong alliance between the Republic of Korea and the United States and to express appreciation to the Republic of Korea for its efforts in the global war against terrorism;
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Agreed to amend the title so as to read: ``Recognizing the strong alliance between the Republic of Korea and the United States and expressing appreciation to the Republic of Korea for its contributions to international efforts to combat terrorism.''.
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Recognizing John Pehle for his contributions to the Nation in helping rescue Jews and other minorities from the Holocaust during World War II: H. Res. 226, amended, to recognize John Pehle for his contributions to the Nation in helping rescue Jews and other minorities from the Holocaust during World War II; and
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Agreed to amend the title so as to read: ``Recognizing American government officials who played a critical role in the creation and activity of the War Refugee Board in an effort to help rescue Jews and other persecuted minorities during the Holocaust.''.
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Stop Arming Iran Act: H.R. 1441, amended, to prohibit the sale by the Department of Defense of parts for F-14 fighter aircraft.
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Agreed to amend the title so as to read: ``To strengthen controls on the export of surplus parts for F-14 fighter aircraft.''.
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Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress--Appointment: Read a letter from the Clerk of the House wherein she appointed Mr. Bernard Forrester of Houston, Texas to the Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress.
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Recess: The House recessed at 4:02 p.m. and reconvened at 6:31 p.m.
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Amendments: Amendments ordered printed pursuant to the rule appear on pages H6236-40.
Quorum Calls--Votes: Three yea-and-nay votes developed during the proceedings of today and appear on pages H6204-05, H6205 and H6206. There were no quorum calls.
Adjournment: The House met at 12:30 p.m. and adjourned at 10:50 p.m.
