[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 29 (Thursday, February 12, 2009)]
[House]
[Pages H1269-H1272]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
COMMEMORATING ABRAHAM LINCOLN ON THE BICENTENNIAL OF HIS BIRTH
Mr. LYNCH. Madam Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to
the resolution (H. Res. 139) commemorating the life and legacy of
President Abraham Lincoln on the bicentennial of his birth.
The Clerk read the title of the resolution.
The text of the resolution is as follows:
H. Res. 139
Whereas Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809, to
modest means, in a one-room log cabin in Kentucky;
Whereas Abraham Lincoln spent his childhood in Indiana,
and, despite having less than a year of formal schooling,
developed an avid love of reading and learning;
Whereas Abraham Lincoln arrived in Illinois at the age of
21;
Whereas, while living in Illinois, Abraham Lincoln met and
married his wife, Mary Todd Lincoln, built a successful legal
practice, served in the State legislature of Illinois, was
elected to Congress, and participated in the famous
``Lincoln-Douglas'' debates;
Whereas Abraham Lincoln left Illinois 4 months after being
elected President of the United States in 1860;
Whereas Abraham Lincoln was the first member of the
Republican party elected President of the United States and
helped build the Republican party into a strong national
organization;
Whereas, after his election and the secession of the
southern States, Abraham Lincoln steered the United States
through the most profound moral and political crisis, and the
bloodiest war, in the history of the Nation;
Whereas, by helping to preserve the Union and by holding a
national election, as scheduled, during a civil war, Abraham
Lincoln reaffirmed the commitment of the people of the United
States to majority rule and democracy;
Whereas the Emancipation Proclamation signed by Abraham
Lincoln declared that slaves within the Confederacy would be
forever free and welcomed more than 200,000 African-American
soldiers and sailors into the Armed Forces of the Union;
Whereas the Emancipation Proclamation signed by Abraham
Lincoln fundamentally transformed the Civil War from a battle
for political unity to a moral fight for freedom;
Whereas the faith Abraham Lincoln had in democracy was
strong, even after the bloodiest battle of the war at
Gettysburg;
Whereas the inspiring words spoken by Abraham Lincoln at
Gettysburg still resonate today: ``that these dead shall not
have died in vain; that this nation, under God, shall have a
new birth of freedom; and that government of the people, by
the people, for the people, shall not perish from the
earth'';
Whereas Abraham Lincoln was powerfully committed to unity,
turning rivals into allies within his own Cabinet and
welcoming the defeated Confederacy back into the Union with
characteristic generosity, ``with malice toward none; with
charity for all'';
Whereas Abraham Lincoln became the first President of the
United States to be assassinated, days after giving a speech
promoting voting rights for African-Americans;
Whereas, through his opposition to slavery, Abraham Lincoln
set the United States on a path toward resolving the tension
between the ideals of ``liberty and justice for all''
espoused by the Founders of the United States and the ignoble
practice of slavery, and redefined what it meant to be a
citizen of the United States;
Whereas, in his commitment to unity, Abraham Lincoln did
more than simply abolish slavery; he ensured that the promise
that ``all men are created equal'' was an inheritance to be
shared by all people of the United States;
Whereas the story of Abraham Lincoln and the example of his
life, including his inspiring rise from humble origins to the
highest office of the land and his decisive leadership
through the most harrowing time in the history of the United
States, continues to bring hope and inspiration to millions
in the United States and around the world, making him one of
the greatest Presidents and humanitarians in history; and
Whereas February 12, 2009, marks the bicentennial of the
birth of Abraham Lincoln: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) commemorates the bicentennial of the birth of President
Abraham Lincoln;
(2) recognizes and echoes the commitment of Abraham Lincoln
to what he called the ``unfinished work'' of unity and
harmony in the United States; and
(3) encourages the people of the United States to recommit
to fulfilling the vision of Abraham Lincoln of equal rights
for all.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from
Massachusetts (Mr. Lynch) and the gentleman from Utah (Mr. Chaffetz)
each will control 20 minutes.
The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Massachusetts.
General Leave
Mr. LYNCH. Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members
may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their
remarks.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the
gentleman from Massachusetts?
There was no objection.
Mr. LYNCH. Madam Speaker, I now yield myself as much time as I may
consume.
On this exact day 200 years ago, the great Abraham Lincoln was born
in a small cabin in Hardin County, Kentucky. Therefore, it is with
extreme honor and admiration that I stand before the American people
today to call up House Resolution 139, which celebrates both the life
and legacy of President Abraham Lincoln which he left behind.
House Resolution 139 was introduced by Representative Hare from the
Land of Lincoln--the State of Illinois. It is cosponsored by some 63
Members of Congress. I thank the gentleman for introducing the measure
which gives us the opportunity to, once again, highlight the
accomplishments and greatness of our 16th President.
Born into very humble beginnings, Abraham Lincoln was a self-educated
man who would rise from his midwestern roots to lead our Nation through
its most divisive moments. A fervent believer in the principles of the
Declaration of Independence, Abraham Lincoln fought for the rights of
all Americans and for the preservation of the Union, the very union
that makes us one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and
justice for all.
It was in this same spirit that Lincoln wrote in his second inaugural
address that it is ``with malice toward none, with charity for all;
with firmness in the right as God gives us to see the right, let us
strive on to finish the work we are in.''
Madam Speaker, as we tackle our country's economic crisis, let us be
reminded of Lincoln's famous words and work together to carry out the
people's business in order that we may form a perfect Union.
I reserve the balance of my time.
Mr. CHAFFETZ. Madam Speaker, I yield myself as much time as I may
consume.
It is a personal honor, thrill and privilege to stand in this body at
this time and to recognize such an American hero. I rise today to pay
honor and
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tribute to the life of Abraham Lincoln, our 16th President, on the
200th anniversary of his birth.
Born in modest circumstances in Hardin County, Kentucky, this great
man went on to have a profound effect on the life and times of this
Nation for over two centuries. President Lincoln's service to his
country began in 1832 when he served with distinction and was elected
to the rank of captain in an Illinois militia company in the Black Hawk
War.
After completing his military service, he was elected to the State
legislature in 1834 where he served the citizens of Sangamon County
until 1840.
In 1846, President Lincoln moved on to serve in the U.S. House of
Representatives, serving one term before he decided not to seek
reelection and return to the private sector as a lawyer.
Spurred by the turmoil that gripped the Nation after the passage of
the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854, Mr. Lincoln decided to reenter the
public arena, lending his clarion voice to the causes of liberty.
Notably, while addressing the opponents of the repeal of the Missouri
Compromise in Peoria, Illinois in July 1854, the then former
Congressman Lincoln declared, ``No man is good enough to govern another
man without the other's consent.''
Four years later in 1858, Mr. Lincoln continued to be troubled by the
practice of slavery, and wrote, ``As I would not be a slave, so I would
not be a master. This expresses my idea of democracy.''
In the following year, in a letter to Massachusetts Representative
Henry L. Pierce, Mr. Lincoln wrote: ``Those who deny freedom to others
deserve it not for themselves.''
Abraham Lincoln's views clearly resounded with the American people,
and he was elected the President of the United States in 1860 during
the national crisis that would ultimately lead to the Civil War in
America. Abraham Lincoln's singular vision that the Union must be
preserved guided this Nation through some of its darkest days.
Reelected in 1864, Mr. Lincoln lived to see the end of the war and the
abolishment of slavery.
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Sadly, only 6 weeks into his second term, the President was shot and
killed at Ford's Theater.
Two hundred years after he was born, this humble man of great courage
and conviction continues to be one of our country's most beloved
statesmen.
To this very day, he continues to symbolize through his writings and
deeds the promises of liberty, equality, and humility first put forth
in our founding declaration.
I reserve the balance of my time.
Mr. LYNCH. Madam Speaker, at this time I'd like to recognize the
gentleman who is the lead sponsor of this resolution, the distinguished
gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Hare), for 5 minutes.
Mr. HARE. I thank my friend for yielding.
Madam Speaker, I rise today in strong support of House Resolution
139, commemorating the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln on the
bicentennial of his birth. As a Member who proudly represents west
central Illinois--the Land of Lincoln--I was honored to introduce this
resolution.
My congressional district includes Decatur where Abraham Lincoln
found his political voice at the young age of 21. Illinois' 17th
District is also home to three sites of the famous Lincoln-Douglas
debates that carried the future President to national prominence. Not
far is the town of Springfield, Illinois, which Lincoln himself said,
``To this place, and the kindness of these people, I owe everything.''
Today, February 12, 2009, marks the 200th anniversary of President
Lincoln's birth and provides the entire country an opportunity to
reflect on the life and the contributions of this great man.
Madam Speaker, at a time of great division, President Lincoln played
a central role in our Nation's history. His mission to preserve the
Union ultimately resulted in the abolition of slavery. On January 1,
1863, President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation that
declared forever free southern slaves. Still today, two centuries after
his birth, President Lincoln's leadership continues to serve as an
example and an inspiration to people all over the world.
I ask my colleagues to vote ``yes'' on House Resolution 139 and join
me in celebrating Illinois' favorite son. I would also like to thank
Lincoln scholar Harold Holzer for working with me to craft this
legislation, and acknowledge Senator Richard Durbin, Transportation
Secretary Ray LaHood, and other members of the Abraham Lincoln
Bicentennial Commission for their efforts to ensure the legacy of
Lincoln's service and sacrifice is honored and will never be forgotten.
Mr. CHAFFETZ. Madam Speaker, I have no other speakers at the moment,
and I reserve the balance of my time.
Mr. LYNCH. Madam Speaker, I urge that all Members join us in
supporting the underlying resolution.
I yield back the balance of my time.
Mr. CHAFFETZ. Madam Speaker, I urge all Members to support the
passage of H. Res. 139.
Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise today to support H.
Res. 139 ``Commemorating the life and legacy of President Abraham
Lincoln on the bicentennial of his birth.''
Madam Speaker, this resolution recognizes the 200th anniversary and
the accomplishments of the 16th President of the United States of
America, Abraham Lincoln.
The great state of Illinois has contributed immensely to the
progression of America. Illinois has produced three African American
Senators; Carol Mosely Braun, now President Barack Obama, and Roland
Burris, which is more than any other state. It is the achievements of
perhaps Illinois' greatest son, Abraham Lincoln, which can be credited
for this feat.
He was a true champion of liberty for all Americans, and he led the
Nation during very turbulent political times from the Civil War.
Abraham Lincoln was portrayed as a self-made man, the liberator of the
slaves, and the savior of the Union who had given his life so that
others could be free. President Lincoln became Father Abraham, a near
mythological hero, ``lawgiver'' to African Americans, and a
``Masterpiece of God'' sent to save the Union. His humor was presented
as an example of his humanity; his numerous pardons demonstrated his
``great soul''; and his sorrowful demeanor reflected the burdens of his
lonely journey as the leader of a ``blundering and sinful'' people.
Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809, to Thomas Lincoln and
Nancy Hanks, two uneducated farmers, in a one-room log cabin on the
348-acre Sinking Spring Farm, in southeast Hardin County, Kentucky.
Lincoln began his political career in 1832, at age 23, with an
unsuccessful campaign for the Illinois General Assembly, as a member of
the Whig Party.
Lincoln was a true opponent of injustice. In 1837, he made his first
protest against slavery in the Illinois House, stating that the
institution was ``founded on both injustice and bad policy.''
Opposed to the 1854 Kansas-Nebraska Act, Lincoln spoke to a crowd in
Peoria, Illinois, on October 16, 1854, outlining the moral, political
and economic arguments against slavery that he would continue to uphold
throughout his career.
His ``Western'' origins also appealed to the newer states: other
contenders, especially those with more governmental experience, had
acquired enemies within the party and were weak in the critical western
states, while Lincoln was perceived as a moderate who could win the
West.
On November 6, 1860, Lincoln was elected as the 16th President of the
United States. In his First Inaugural Address, Lincoln declared, ``I
hold that in contemplation of universal law and of the Constitution the
Union of these States is perpetual. Perpetuity is implied, if not
expressed, in the fundamental law of all national governments,''
arguing further that the purpose of the United States Constitution was
``to form a more perfect union.''
Lincoln possessed a keen understanding of strategic points and
understood the importance of defeating the enemy's army, rather than
simply capturing cities. He had, however, limited success in motivating
his commanders to adopt his strategies until late 1863, when he found a
man who shared his vision of the war in Ulysses S. Grant. Only then
could he insist on using African American troops and relentlessly
pursue a series of coordinated offensives in multiple theaters.
Throughout the war, Lincoln showed a keen curiosity with the military
campaigns. He spent hours at the War Department telegraph office,
reading dispatches from his generals. He visited battle sites
frequently, and seemed fascinated by scenes of war.
The Emancipation Proclamation, freed slaves in territories not
already under Union control. Lincoln later said: ``I never, in my life,
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felt more certain that I was doing right, than I do in signing this
paper.''
As the war was drawing to a close, Lincoln became the first American
President to be assassinated. On April 14, 1865. As a lone bodyguard
wandered, and Lincoln sat in his state box, John Wilkes Booth crept up
behind the President and fired a single fatal shot into the President.
However, his triumphs live on far past this date.
In 1982, forty-nine historians and political scientists were asked by
the Chicago Tribune to rate all the Presidents through Jimmy Carter in
five categories: leadership qualities, accomplishments/crisis
management, political skills, appointments, and character/integrity. At
the top of the list stood Abraham Lincoln. The judgment of historians
and the public tells us that Abraham Lincoln was the nation's greatest
President by every measure applied.
Because he was committed to preserving the Union and thus vindicating
democracy no matter what the consequences to himself, the Union was
indeed saved. Because he understood that ending slavery required
patience, careful timing, shrewd calculations, and an iron resolve,
slavery was indeed killed. Lincoln managed in the process of saving the
Union and killing slavery to define the creation of a more perfect
Union in terms of liberty and economic equality that rallied the
citizenry behind him. Because he understood that victory in both great
causes depended upon purposeful and visionary presidential leadership
as well as the exercise of politically acceptable means, he left as his
legacy a United States that was both whole and free. His great
achievement, historians tell us, was his ability to energize and
mobilize the nation by appealing to its best ideals while acting ``with
malice towards none'' in the pursuit of a more perfect, more just, and
more enduring Union.
Madam Speaker, President Lincoln has paved the way for people of
color such as myself to serve in Congress and represent the people of
the 18th District of Texas proudly. He has been a trailblazer, opening
the door for our first African American President, President Barack
Obama.
Today we celebrate the life of President Abraham Lincoln. He has
given America many victories. Importantly, his presidency opened the
door to ensure that all Americans would be assured their constitutional
freedoms and that all Americans would enjoy the triumph against
oppression and injustice. President Lincoln has lit the candle, let us
today continue to carry it and make sure that it will never go out.
I thank my colleague, Representative Phil Hare, of Illinois, for
introducing this important legislation, to ensure that we celebrate,
treasure and recognize the impact of President Abraham Lincoln as a
national treasure and I urge my colleagues to join me in supporting
this resolution.
Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to add my voice in
celebration of today's Lincoln Bicentennial. In Illinois--the Land of
Lincoln--we always cherish our 16th President, taking pride in a man
who steered this nation through turbulent times and whose legacy
continues to guide us today. Today we all join in recognizing his
greatness.
There have been many, many books written about President Lincoln,
detailing his remarkable life and his towering achievements. I want to
encourage my colleagues to explore one of those books, Lincoln at
Gettysburg: The Words That Remade America. Written by Garry Wills, my
constituent and a professor at Northwestern University, this Pulitzer
Prize-winning analysis underscores why the Gettysburg Address remains
the most well-known speech in American history.
President Lincoln spoke on the battlefield where 50,000 Americans
were killed or wounded. He certainly didn't realize that the words in
his short oration would be recited by schoolchildren across the nation.
He said that ``the world will little note nor long remember what we say
here.'' In this instance, he was wrong.
President Lincoln didn't just speak in memory of those who had fought
and died in the battle. He used his oration to instruct, inspire and
set a vision for our nation's future. He asked those who were present
at Gettysburg and those of us who today study his words to remember the
very ideals on which our nation was founded. He began by asking us to
recall that our nation was ``conceived in Liberty'' and equality. As
Professor Wills writes,
Lincoln was able to achieve the loftiness, ideality, and
brevity of the Gettysburg Address because he had spent a good
part of the 1850s repeatedly relating all the most sensitive
issues of the day to the Declaration's supreme principle. If
all men are created equal, they cannot be property. They
cannot by ruled by owner-monarchs . . . Their equality cannot
be denied if the nation is to live by its creed, and voice
it, and test it, and die for it . . . a nation free to
proclaim its ideal is freed, again, to approximate that ideal
over the years, in ways that run far beyond any specific or
limited reforms . . .
The theme of liberty and equality runs through the Gettysburg
Address, just as it ran through the entire life of President Lincoln.
His very life was a symbol of our country--a boy of humble beginnings
who through hard work and his own talents was able not just to become
President of the United States but to become a symbol of democracy
across the generations and across the globe. Because of his confidence
in the ideals and potential of America, he was able to give a speech of
hope at a time of unprecedented crisis in our country.
The Gettysburg Address ends with a clarion call for ``a new birth of
freedom.'' His faith in our country--in a ``government of the people,
by the people, and for the people''--continues to inspire us in the
United States and proponents of participatory democracy across the
globe.
President Lincoln is recognized for what he did for our country--not
just his actions but also his words. As Professor Wills says, ``Words
were weapons for him, even though he meant them to be weapons of peace
in the midst of war.'' He continues,
Lincoln does not argue law or history, as Daniel Webster
did. He makes history. He does not come to present a theory,
but to impose a symbol, one tested in experience and
appealing to national values, with an emotional urgency
entirely expressed in calm abstractions (fire in ice). He
came to change the world, to effect an intellectual
revolution. No other words could have done it. The miracle is
that these words did. In his brief time before the crowd at
Gettysburg he wove a spell that has not, yet, been broken--he
called up a new nation out of the blood and trauma.
As we celebrate the Lincoln Bicentennial, our nation is faced with
serious economic and global challenges; and President Lincoln's words
still guide us today. He understood that the core of our nation is our
commitment to liberty and equality--not just under the law but in the
opportunity for every individual to achieve and prosper. He reminded us
that our government must recognize its responsibility to the public
good and encourage public participation and investment in that
government.
In these trying times, we are fortunate to have another President who
has the ability to inspire, to lead and to act to bring us out of
crisis. Like President Lincoln, President Obama's life is a model of
not just what an individual can achieve given the opportunity to
succeed but what our nation can accomplish when we remember our
founding values of liberty and equality.
Mr. COSTELLO. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of H. Res. 139,
a resolution to commemorate the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln on
the bicentennial of his birth.
As we celebrate the bicentennial of Lincoln's birth, we are reminded
of Lincoln's commitment to the unity, and harmony of all people and our
nation. Abraham Lincoln, born on February 12, 1809, in Kentucky, was a
man of humble beginnings. He was primarily self-educated, teaching
himself to read and write by candlelight, and possessed an avid thirst
for knowledge. Mr. Lincoln began his political career at the age of 23,
running unsuccessfully for the Illinois State Legislature. He won his
first election in 1834 to that same body and began a public service
career characterized by his dedication to fairness and justice and his
keen political mind.
Mr. Lincoln was elected as the 16th President of the United States
during a tumultuous time in our nation's history. With the outbreak of
the Civil War eminent, President Lincoln led our country through its
bloodiest and most profound moral crisis. He felt the reason behind
southern succession was contrary to democratic ideals and remained
steadfast in his commitment to preserving our founding fathers
fundamental principles as defined in the Constitution. Once the end of
the Civil War was in sight, President Lincoln was accommodating and
generous in his plans for peace, encouraging Southerner's to join in a
speedy reunion.
Abraham Lincoln was a man of sincere integrity and virtue who will
always be remembered for his commitment to the principles of freedom,
democracy and union. With incredible leadership and courage, President
Lincoln exemplified the American experience and became its archetype--
that anyone, no matter their background, can accomplish great things in
the land of the free and the home of the brave. Illinois is proud to be
known as the Land of Lincoln and we cherish the legacy he has left us.
Madam Speaker, as a cosponsor of the bill, I urge my colleagues'
support.
Mr. PENCE. Madam Speaker, Abraham Lincoln was our nation's sixteenth
President, and its greatest.
His vision and courage in our nation's darkest, most perilous moments
were instrumental in unifying a fractured nation, and preserving its
precious founding principles.
On this--what would have been his 200th birthday--we pause to
remember Lincoln the Statesman, and as is befitting of such times,
there will be many things said. There will be many aspects of Lincoln's
legacy that will be
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remembered, many traits of Lincoln that will be exalted and many deeds
of Lincoln admired.
While there are many who would lay claim to the mantle of Lincoln, I
believe that an honest appraisal of Lincoln's legacy lays bare two
critical distinctions of the Great Emancipator.
First, he was a Hoosier; secondly, he was a conservative.
Lincoln, though born in the heart of Kentucky, spent his formative
years in southern Indiana. The Lincolns moved to Spencer County,
Indiana when young Abe was 7 and for the next 14 years, lived in the
Hoosier State. It was during this time as a Hoosier of humble
circumstance, living in a log cabin on 160 acres near Little Pigeon
Creek, that Lincoln developed his voracious appetite for reading and
learning, once walking 20 miles to borrow a book.
He also learned the power and promise of the free market as a young
entrepreneur. He crafted his own boat and started his own ferry service
to and from the Ohio River. On one occasion, when two patrons each
tossed him a silver half-dollar, Lincoln noted, ``It was a most
important incident in my life. The world seemed wider and fairer before
me; I was a more hopeful and thoughtful boy from that time.'' Indeed,
from then on, he was a staunch advocate for the free market and the
equality of opportunity.
He also cultivated a real affinity for the ideas of the Founding
Fathers as enshrined in the Declaration of Independence--natural
rights, economic freedom and equality under the law. It was this
commitment to the ``first principles'' of our nation that served as the
fulcrum of Lincoln's leadership during his most heroic--and ultimately
heralded-moments.
When others looked forward at an unknowable and uncertain future,
Lincoln looked back--he looked back to what sustained this nation
through the birth pains of its Founding--and it was in this act of
looking back that Lincoln serves as a model of true conservatism.
In 1859, in a speech given in Columbus, Ohio, Lincoln asserted that
the ``chief and real purpose of the Republican party is eminently
conservative'' and that the party's sole aim should be to ``restore
this government to its original tone . . . and thereto maintain it,
looking for no further change than that which the original framers of
the government themselves expected and looked forward to.''
More to the point, to the question ``what is conservatism?'' Lincoln
succinctly answered, ``Is it not the adherence to the old and the
tried, against the new and the untried?'' Surely there are those who
would do well to heed those words in these times.
It has been said in many ways and many places before, and it bears
repeating, that the promise that all men are created equal--as written
in the Declaration of the Independence--and the incredible potential
that is inherent in the notion of equality under law--as established in
the Constitution--are both realized in the person and Presidency of
Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln himself said that he ``never had a feeling
politically that did not spring from the sentiments embodied in the
Declaration of Independence.''
As the Indianapolis Star noted today, ``An old Indiana farm boy still
has many lessons to teach America.''
I close with the words of Lincoln that ring as true today as they did
when they were first spoken nearly two centuries ago:
``Our republican robe is soiled, and trailed in the dust. Let us
repurify it. Let us re-adopt the Declaration of Independence, and with
it, the practices and policy, which harmonize with it. Let north and
south--let all Americans--let all lovers of liberty everywhere--join in
the great and good work. If we do this, we shall not only have saved
the Union; but we shall have so saved it, as to make, and to keep it,
forever worthy of the saving. We shall have so saved it, that the
succeeding millions of free happy people, the world over, shall rise
up, and call us blessed, to the latest generation.''
Mr. CHAFFETZ. I yield back the balance of my time.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the
gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Lynch) that the House suspend the
rules and agree to the resolution, H. Res. 139.
The question was taken.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the opinion of the Chair, two-thirds
being in the affirmative, the ayes have it.
Mr. LYNCH. Madam Speaker, I object to the vote on the ground that a
quorum is not present and make the point of order that a quorum is not
present.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX and the
Chair's prior announcement, further proceedings on this motion will be
postponed.
The point of no quorum is considered withdrawn.
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