[Deschler-Brown Precedents, Volume 17, Chapters 34 - 40]
[Ch. 36. Ceremonies and Awards]
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Commentary and editing by M. Elizabeth Woodworth, J.D., and Andrew
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Sec. 1. Scope
Sec. 2. Commemorative Occasions
Sec. 3. _Federal Holidays
Sec. 4. _Patriotic Observances
Sec. 5. _Patriotic Observances of Another Country
Sec. 6. _Religious Observances
Sec. 7. _Pan American Day
Sec. 8. _Flag Day; Pause for Pledge Commemoration
Sec. 9. _Presidential
Sec. 10. Memorial Services
Sec. 11. _Supreme Court Justices
Sec. 12. _Current and Former Members of the House and the Senate
Sec. 13. _Moments of Silence
Sec. 14. _Holocaust Days of Remembrance
Sec. 15. _Honoring Slain Capitol Police Officers
Sec. 16. _Honoring Victims of National Tragedies
Sec. 17. Former Members' Day
Sec. 18. Birthday Felicitations
Sec. 19. Military Awards; Receptions for Generals and Astronauts
Sec. 20. Presentation of Gifts and Awards
Sec. 21. Statuary
Sec. 22. Dedication of Buildings and Structures
Sec. 23. Ceremonies for Visiting Dignitaries
Sec. 24. Congressional Gold Medals
Sec. 25. Presidential Inaugurations
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Sec. 26. Vice Presidential Swearing-in Ceremonies
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CHAPTER 36
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Sec. 1. Scope
This chapter presents a broad sampling of the types of
celebrations, ceremonies, and awards in which the House
participates.(1) Ceremonies concerned with joint sessions of
Congress to receive Presidential messages, such as the state of the
Union address, are included in the chapter on Presidential
communications.(2) Joint sessions to count the electoral
vote are detailed elsewhere.(3) Although this chapter does
include examples of memorial services for various individuals, the
reader is encouraged to consult the chapter on Death for a complete
discussion on the House procedure for ceremonies related to the death
of individuals.(4) Receptions at the White House, parades,
balls, and the like, are not included here. For a detailed examination
of the uses of the House facilities and Capitol grounds, the reader is
referred elsewhere.(5)
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1. The reader is encouraged to consult Ch. 24, supra, generally. For
information on the ban on commemorative bills, see Rule XII
clause 5, House Rules and Manual Sec. 823 (2007); and House
Practice Ch. 6 Sec. 23 (2003). For information on the ban on
naming public works after sitting Members, see Rule XXI clause
6, House Rules and Manual Sec. 1068a (2007). See also
Sec. 22.6, infra.
2. See Ch. 35, supra.
3. See Ch. 10, supra.
4. See Ch. 38, infra.
5. See Ch. 4, supra.
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Sec. 2. Commemorative Occasions
The House has marked a number of important national anniversaries
and notable events with ceremonies and observations. Among these have
been ceremonies commemorating events in American history, such as the
anniversaries of the Constitution(1) and the First
Congress;(2) commemorations marking historically significant
dates of other nations;(3) observances of a religious
nature;(4) observances of Pan American Day and Flag
Day;(5) and ceremonies commemorating
Presidents.(6)
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1. See Sec. 4.5, infra.
2. See Sec. Sec. 4.1-4.4, infra.
3. See Sec. 5, infra.
4. See Sec. 6, infra.
5. See Sec. Sec. 7 and 8, infra.
6. See Sec. 9, infra.
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On two occasions Congress has engaged in ceremonial functions
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outside the seat of government to mark significant events in the
Nation's history. The first occurred in 1987, when it participated in a
ceremony in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to commemorate the bicentennial
of the Constitution;(7) the second occurred in 2002 when it
held a ceremonial meeting in Federal Hall in New York to mark the
terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.(8)
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7. See Sec. 4.5, infra.
8. See Sec. 16.4, infra.
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The 104th Congress added a prohibition against commemorative
legislation within the House rules.(9) The rule prohibits
the introduction of any bill or resolution or amendment if it
establishes a commemoration. The rule defines a commemoration as a
``remembrance, celebration, or recognition for any purpose through the
designation of a specified period of time.''
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9. Rule XII clause 5, House Rules and Manual Sec. 823 (2007). Prior to
the 106th Congress, this rule was found under former clause
2(b) of Rule XXII.
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This prohibition, does not apply to measures that do not specify a
specific date in the resolving clause.(10) For example, a
resolution may declare in its resolving clause support for the goals
and ideas of such a commemoration.(11)
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10. See Sec. Sec. 2.1, infra.
11. Id.
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The ban on commemoratives was waived in 2001 for the designation of
Patriot Day.(12)
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12. See Sec. Sec. 3.1, 3.2,
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Sec. 2.1 Form of resolution, averring in its preamble the meaning of a
specified week of celebration, and declaring in its resolving
clause support for the goals and ideas of such a week; and
containing a request that the President proclaim that the people
should celebrate those goals and ideas, without specifying a date
for such celebrations or otherwise ``designating a specified period
of time'' within the meaning of Rule XII clause 5(1)
(proscribing ``commemoratives'').
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1. House Rules and Manual Sec. 823 (2007).
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On Sept. 22, 1999,(2) Mr. Doug Ose, of California, asked
for unanimous consent that the Committee on Government Reform be
discharged from further consideration of House Resolution 293. The
proceedings were as follows:
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2. 146 Cong. Rec. 22269, 22270, 22273, 106th Cong., 1st Sess.
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SENSE OF THE HOUSE IN SUPPORT OF NATIONAL HISTORICALLY BLACK
COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES WEEK
Mr. OSE. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the
Committee on Government Reform be discharged from further
consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 293), expressing the sense
of the House of Representatives in support of ``National
Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week,'' and ask for
its immediate consideration in the House.
The SPEAKER pro tempore.(3) Is there objection to
the request of the gentleman from California?
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3. John Cooksey (LA).
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Mr. [Elijah] CUMMINGS [of Maryland]. Mr. Speaker, reserving the
right to object, under my reservation, I yield to the gentleman
from California (Mr. Ose) to explain the bill . . .
The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Cooksey). Is there objection to
the request of the gentleman from California?
There was no objection.
The Clerk read the resolution, as follows:
H. Res. 293
Whereas there are 105 historically black colleges and
universities in the United States;
Whereas black colleges and universities provide the quality
education so essential to full participation in a complex,
highly technological society;
Whereas black colleges and universities have a rich
heritage and have played a prominent role in American history;
Whereas black colleges and universities have allowed many
underprivileged students to attain their full potential through
higher education;
Whereas the achievements and goals of historically black
colleges and universities are deserving of national
recognition; and
Whereas Senate Resolution 178 would designate the week
beginning September 19, 1999, as ``National Historically Black
Colleges and Universities Week'': Now, therefore be it
Resolved,
The the House of Representatives-
(1) supports the goals and ideas of National Historically
Black Colleges and Universities Week; and
(2) requests that the President issue a proclamation
calling on the people of the United States and interested
groups to conduct appropriate ceremonies, activities, and
programs to demonstrate support for historically black colleges
and universities in the United States.
The resolution was agreed to.
A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.
Parliamentarian's Note: It was important that the identification of
the week beginning Sept. 19, 1999, was confined to the preamble.
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Sec. 3. --Federal Holidays
Holidays are a subject within the jurisdiction of the Committee on
Oversight and Government Reform.(1) They were formerly
within the jurisdiction of the Committee on Post Office and Civil
Service,
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and prior to that, the Committee on the Judiciary.(2)
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1. Rule X clause 1(m)(5), House Rules and Manual Sec. 732 (2007).
2. Id. at Sec. Sec. 729, 730.
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The following demonstrate examples of how the House observes and
commemorates certain Federal holidays.
Adjournments and recesses by the House over holidays are discussed
elsewhere in this volume.(3)
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United We Stand Day
Sec. 3.1 The House by unanimous consent waived the prohibition in Rule
XII clause 5(a)(1) against introduction of a measure
expressing or establishing a commemoration for a measure described
by sponsor and title (or paraphrase thereof).
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1. House Rules and Manual Sec. 823 (2007).
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On Oct. 24, 2001,(2) the following took place:
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2. 147 Cong. Rec. 20545, 107th Cong. 1st Sess. See also Sec. 2 supra.
Parliamentarian's Note: This marked the first instance of
waiver of the commemorative rule since its inception in the
104th Congress.
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AUTHORIZING INTRODUCTION OF JOINT RESOLUTION DESIGNATING
SEPTEMBER 11 AS UNITED WE STAND REMEMBRANCE DAY
Mr. [David] DREIER [of California] (during the Special Order of
Mr. Pallone). Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that,
notwithstanding the provisions of clause 5 of rule XII,
Representative Fossella of New York be authorized to introduce a
joint resolution to amend title 36, United States Code, to
designate September 11 as United We Stand Remembrance Day.
The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Osborne).(3) Is there
objection to the request of the gentleman from California?
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3. Tom Osborne (NE).
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MAKING IN ORDER ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2001, CONSIDERATION OF
JOINT RESOLUTION DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 11 AS UNITED WE STAND
REMEMBRANCE DAY
Mr. DREIER (during the Special Order of Mr. Pallone). Mr.
Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that it be in order at any time on
Thursday, October 25, 2001, without intervention of any point of
order to consider in the House the joint resolution introduced by
Representative Fossella of New York pursuant to the previous order
of the House (to amend title 36, United States Code, to designate
September 11 as United We Stand Remembrance Day); that the joint
resolution be considered as read for amendment; that the joint
resolution be debatable for 1 hour equally divided and controlled
by the chairman and ranking member of the Committee on Government
Reform; and that the previous question be considered as ordered on
the joint resolution to final passage without intervening motion
except one motion to recommit.
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The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of
the gentleman from California?
There was no objection.
Sec. 3.2 The House by unanimous consent modified two previous orders
waiving the prohibition in Rule XII clause 5(a)(1)
against the introduction of a measure expressing or establishing a
commemoration for measure described by sponsor and title (or
paraphrase thereof); and the consideration of that measure, to
apply each of them instead to a new draft that warranted a
materially different title.(2)
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1. House Rules and Manual Sec. 823 (2007).
2. Parliamentarian's Note: The House had granted unanimous consent for
Rep. Vito Fossella (NY) to introduce a joint resolution that
was expected to designate a ``United We Stand Remembrance
Day''. See Sec. 3.1, supra. It later was discovered that the
companion Senate measure (S. J. Res. 29) designated the day as
``Patriot Day''. Because the designation of the day actually
appeared in the title (or paraphrase thereof) by which joint
resolution was described in the order of the House, Rep.
Fossella needed a modified order of the House to introduce a
joint resolution that conformed to that of the Senate.
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On Oct. 25, 2001,(3) the following took place:
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3. 147 Cong. Rec. 20652-59, 107th Cong. 1st. Sess.
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APPLYING SPECIAL ORDERS OF OCTOBER 24, 2001 RELATING TO
``UNITED WE STAND REMEMBRANCE DAY'' TO HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION
71
Mr. [Steven] LaTOURETTE [of Ohio]. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous
consent that the special orders of the House of October 24, 2001,
relating to the United We Stand Remembrance Day be applied to House
Joint Resolution 71.
The SPEAKER pro tempore.(4) Is there objection to
the request of the gentleman from Ohio?
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4. John Shimkus (IL).
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There was no objection.
DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 11 AS PATRIOT DAY
Mr. LaTOURETTE. Mr. Speaker, pursuant to the order of the House
of October 24, 2001, I call up the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 71)
amending title 36, United States Code, to designate September 11 as
Patriot Day, and ask for its immediate consideration.
The Clerk read the title of the joint resolution.
The text of House Joint Resolution 71 is as follows:
H.J. Res. 71
Whereas on September 11, 2001, terrorists hijacked four
civilian aircraft, crashing two of them into the towers of the
World Trade Center in New York City, and a third into the
Pentagon outside Washington, D.C.;
Whereas the fourth hijacked aircraft crashed in
southwestern Pennsylvania after passengers tried to take
control of the aircraft in order to prevent the hijackers from
crashing the aircraft into an important symbol of democracy and
freedom;
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Whereas these attacks were by far the deadliest terrorist
attacks ever launched against the United States, killing
thousands of innocent people; and
Whereas in the aftermath of the attacks the people of the
United States stood united in providing support for those in
need: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SEC. 1. DESIGNATION OF SEPTEMBER 11 AS PATRIOT DAY.
(a) Designation.--Chapter 1 of title 36, United States
Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new
section:
``Sec. 144. Patriot Day
``(a) Designation.--September 11 is Patriot Day.
``(b) Proclamation.--The President is requested to issue
each year a proclamation calling on--
``(1) State and local governments and the people of the
United States to observe Patriot Day with appropriate
programs and activities;
``(2) all departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of
the United States and interested organizations and
individuals to display the flag of the United States at
halfstaff on Patriot Day in honor of the individuals who lost
their lives as a result of the terrorist attacks against the
United States that occurred on September 11, 2001; and
``(3) the people of the United States to observe a moment
of silence on Patriot Day in honor of the individuals who
lost their lives as a result of the terrorist attacks against
the United States that occurred on September 11, 2001.''.
(b) Conforming Amendment.--The table of contents for
chapter 1 of title 36, United States Code, is amended by
adding at the end the following new item:
``144. Patriot Day.''.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the order of the House of
Wednesday, October 24, 2001, the gentleman from Ohio (Mr.
LaTourette) and the gentleman from New York (Mr. Owens) each will
control 30 minutes.
Veterans' Day
Sec. 3.3 Under a previous order of the House, the Speaker recognized a
majority and minority member of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs
for special-order speeches in commemoration of Veterans' Day.
On Nov. 11, 1983,(1) the following proceedings took
place:
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IN COMMEMORATION OF VETERANS DAY
The SPEAKER.(2) Under a previous order of the House,
the gentleman from California (Mr. Edwards) will be recognized for
30 minutes, and the gentleman from Arkansas (Mr. Hammerschmidt)
will be recognized for 30 minutes.
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2. Thomas P. O'Neill, Jr. (MA).
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The Chair recognizes the gentleman from California (Mr.
Edwards).
Mr. [Don] EDWARDS of California. Mr. Speaker, my colleague from
Mississippi, the chairman of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs,
G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery, would have liked to have been here on this
special day for all Americans to express his feelings on the
meaning of the Veterans Day observance, but his schedule mandated
that he return to his district . . .
I hope you will join with me on this Veterans Day as we display
our pride in and our respect for American's most select group of
citizens -- our veterans.
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It is a day to face our past and make it work for a future of
security and peace.
Sec. 3.4 The House, by unanimous consent, authorized the Speaker to
send on its behalf an appropriate message to General John J.
Pershing on the 27th anniversary of Armistice Day.
On Nov. 12, 1945,(1) the following proceedings occurred:
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1. 91 Cong. Rec. 10610, 79th Cong. 1st Sess.
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The SPEAKER.(2) The Chair recognizes the gentleman
from Massachusetts [Mr. McCormack].
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2. Sam Rayburn (TX).
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Mr. [John W.] McCORMACK [of Massachusetts]. Mr. Speaker, the
gentleman from North Carolina [Mr. Bulwinkle] conferred with me a
few minutes ago and made a suggestion which aroused my immediate
interest and favorable response, as the result of which I conferred
with the Speaker and our distinguished colleague from Michigan [Mr.
Michener], the acting minority leader on the floor at the present
time. Today is Armistice Day. On November 11, 1918, the actual
Armistice Day of World War I took place. During that war our land
forces were led by a man whose name will occupy the foremost pages
in history. Through the divine province of God he is still with us.
He was the commander in chief of the Army of the United States
during World War I, which he led with such fine judgment and valor
so as to bring about the great victory that came to our country in
that war. It is only proper and fitting, the Speaker and the
distinguished acting minority leader agreeing, that the House of
Representatives should on this day convey to that great American,
that great warrior of World War I, our profound feeling of respect
and admiration that this body holds for him, which expression would
be symbolic and representative of the feelings of Americans
throughout the entire country.
I therefore ask unanimous consent that the Speaker be
authorized to send to that great military leader of the last war,
that great American, Gen. John J. Pershing, an appropriate message
from the House of Representatives.
The SPEAKER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
There was no objection.
Sec. 3.5 Instance when the House, on a unanimous-consent request of a
Member, stood in silence on Armistice Day (now Veterans' Day) in
memory of those who lost their lives in World War II.(1)
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1. H.R. 7786 (Pub. L. No. 83-380) changed the name of Armistice Day to
Veterans Day. See 99 Cong. Rec. 3245, 83d Cong. 2d Sess., Mar.
15, 1954.
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On Nov. 11, 1940,(2) the House, acting on the unanimous
consent request of a Member, stood in silence for one minute on
Armistice Day in memory of those who lost their lives in the First
World War.
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2. 86 Cong. Rec. 13613, 76th Cong. 3d Sess.
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Mrs. [Edith Nourse] ROGERS of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker,
reserving
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the right to object, and I do not intend to object, but I would
like to ask the majority leader and the Speaker if the House would
stand in silence for a moment. Today is Armistice Day. Twenty-two
years ago the armistice was signed. I wish, out of memory to those
men and women who fought a great crusade in order that the world
might be safe for democracy, they might know that we are standing
doing honor to them today. They lost their ultimate goal for the
time being, but out of all the horror and filth that is war their
courage, their infinite gentleness, and great heroism have kindled
a grimmer determination among millions of people all over the world
today to fight for democracy. Mr. Speaker, their sacrifice was not
in vain. I earnestly wish that the House might stand in silence for
1 minute, and I make that unanimous-consent request.
The SPEAKER.(3) If the gentlewoman will withhold
that until the other unanimous-consent request is disposed of.
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3. Sam Rayburn (TX).
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Mrs. ROGERS of Massachusetts. Yes, Mr. Speaker.
The SPEAKER. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman
from Massachusetts [Mr. McCORMACK]?
There was no objection.
Mrs. ROGERS of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, I renew my
unanimous-consent request now.
The SPEAKER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
There was no objection.
armistice day
The Members of the House rose and stood in silence for 1
minute.
Washington's Birthday
Sec. 3.6 The Speaker, pursuant to unanimous-consent agreement,
designated a Member to read Washington's Farewell
Address.(1)
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1. The House has read the Farewell Address to coincide with
Washington's Birthday. See 5 Hinds' Precedents Sec. Sec. 7070-
7075 and 8 Cannon's Precedents Sec. Sec. 3531-3534 for early
examples of reading the address and observances of Washington's
Birthday.
The House discontinued the practice of reading of
Washington's farewell address after 1979 and began marking the
occasion by the appointment of Members to participate in the
wreath-laying ceremony held each Feb. 22 on the grounds of the
Washington Monument. It became customary for the House to
authorize the appointment of two Members by the Speaker, one
upon the recommendation of the minority leader. See, e.g., 135
Cong. Rec. 2225, 101st Cong. 1st Sess., Feb. 21, 1989; and 130
Cong. Rec. 2760, 98th Cong. 2d Sess., Feb. 21, 1984. However,
in one instance three Members were authorized and appointed
(see 135 Cong. Rec. 1873, 101st Cong. 2d Sess., Feb. 20, 1990),
and in another case two Members were authorized and only one
was ultimately appointed (see 148 Cong. Rec. 1887, 107th Cong.
2d Sess., Feb. 26, 2002).
The wreath laying ceremony has not occurred in regular use
since 2003.
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On Feb. 18, 1963,(2) the Speaker recognized Mr. Carl
Albert, of
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Oklahoma, for a unanimous-consent request:
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2. 109 Cong. Rec. 2455, 88th Cong. 1st Sess.
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Mr. ALBERT. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that on
Thursday, February 21, 1963, Washington's Farewell Address may be
read by a Member to be designated by the Speaker.
The SPEAKER.(3) Is there objection to the request of
the gentleman from Oklahoma?
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There was no objection.
The SPEAKER. Pursuant to the special order agreed to today, the
Chair designates the gentleman from Utah [Mr. Burton] to read
Washington's Farewell Address immediately following the approval of
the Journal on February 21, 1963.
On Feb. 21, 1963,(4) Speaker John W. McCormack, of
Massachusetts, recognized Rep. Laurence J. Burton, of Utah, to read
Washington's farewell address.
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4. 109 Cong. Rec. 2671, 88th Cong. 1st Sess. For other examples of the
reading of Washington's Farewell Address see 112 Cong. Rec.
3647-51, 89th Cong. 2d Sess., Feb. 22, 1966 (instance in which
the Speaker received messages from the Senate and President
before the recognition of a Member to read the address); 111
Cong. Rec. 3291-95, 89th Cong. 1st Sess., Feb. 22, 1965; and
105 Cong. Rec. 2825-29, 86th Cong. 1st Sess., Feb. 23, 1959.
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The SPEAKER. Pursuant to the order of the House of February 18,
1963, the Chair recognizes the gentleman from Utah [Mr. Burton] to
read George Washington's Farewell Address.
Mr. BURTON read the farewell address[.] . . .
Parliamentarian's Note: No extensions of remarks or insertions in
the Congressional Record were permitted prior to the reading of the
address. The Speaker recognized Members for one-minute speeches
immediately following the reading of the address.
Independence Day
Sec. 3.7 A Member, designated by the Speaker, read the Declaration of
Independence at a meeting of the House on July 4, 1951, the 175th
anniversary of the Declaration.
On July 4, 1951,(1) Speaker Sam Rayburn, of Texas,
announced that a Member would read the Declaration of Independence:
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The SPEAKER. This being the one hundred and seventy-fifth
anniversary of the signing and adoption of the Declaration of
Independence, the Chair recognizes the gentleman from Pennsylvania
[Mr. Lind] to read the Declaration of Independence.
Mr. [James F.] LIND [of Pennsylvania]. When in the course of
human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the
political bands which have connected them with another, and to
assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and
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equal station to which the laws of Nature and of Nature's God
entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires
that they should declare the causes which impel them to the
separation.
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Sec. 4. --Patriotic Observances
Anniversary of the First Congress
Sec. 4.1 By unanimous consent, the House considered a concurrent
resolution providing for the participation of Members of the House
and the Senate in ceremonies in New York City commemorating the
bicentennial anniversary of government under the U.S. Constitution
at its original seat of government.
On Apr. 18, 1989,(1) Rep. Corinne C. (Lindy) Boggs, of
Louisiana, asked unanimous consent to consider a concurrent resolution,
as follows:
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Mrs. BOGGS. Mr. Speaker, I offer a concurrent resolution (H.
Con. Res. 96) providing for participation by delegations of Members
of both Houses of Congress in ceremonies to be held in April 1989
in New York City marking the 200th anniversaries of the
implementation of the Constitution as the form of government of the
United States, the convening of the First Congress, the
inauguration of President George Washington, and the proposal of
the Bill of Rights as the first 10 amendments to the Constitution,
and I ask unanimous consent for its immediate consideration.
The Clerk read the title of the concurrent resolution.
The SPEAKER.(2) Is there objection to the request of
the gentlewoman from Louisiana?
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There was no objection.
The Clerk read the concurrent resolution, as follows:
H. Con. Res. 96
Whereas the Constitution officially became the form of
government of the United States on March 4, 1789;
Whereas the First Congress convened in New York City on
March 4, 1789;
Whereas New York City served as the first capital of the
United States;
Whereas George Washington was inaugurated as the first
President of the United States in New York City on April 30,
1789;
Whereas while meeting in New York City, the first Congress
passed legislation creating the executive departments of the
Federal Government and the Federal court system; and
Whereas while meeting in New York City, the first Congress,
under the leadership of Representative James Madison of
Virginia, framed and proposed to the States the ten
constitutional amendments known today as the Bill of Rights:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring),
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That (a) the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the
President pro tempore of the Senate, in consultation with the
Minority Leaders and the Bicentennial Committee Chairmen of
their respective Houses, are authorized and directed to appoint
Members of their respective Houses to serve on a delegation of
Members of the Congress, which will take part in ceremonies to
be held in New York City in April 1989 commemorating the 200th
anniversaries of the implementation of the Constitution as the
form of government of the United States, the convening of the
First Congress, the inauguration of George Washington as the
first President of the United States, and the proposal of the
Bill of Rights as the first ten amendments to the Constitution,
and shall invite the President to join the delegation in
participating in the ceremonies.
(b) The specific planning of the ceremonies described in
subsection (a) shall be coordinated directly with the Historian
of the Senate, under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the
Senate, and the Historian of the House of Representatives,
under the jurisdiction of the Speaker of the House of
Representatives.
Mrs. BOGGS (during the reading). Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous
consent that the concurrent resolution be considered as read and
printed in the Record.
The SPEAKER. Is there objection to the request of the
gentlewoman from Louisiana?
There was no objection.
The SPEAKER. The gentlewoman from Louisiana [Mrs. Boggs] is
recognized for 1 hour.
Mrs. BOGGS. Mr. Speaker, this resolution provides for the
participation by delegations from the House and the Senate in the
ceremonies scheduled to be held in New York City the last weekend
in April to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the inauguration of
George Washington as the Nation's first President and the
implementation of our Government under the terms of the
Constitution.
The resolution empowers the Speaker of the House and the
President pro tempore of the Senate, in consultation with the
Republican leadership and the House and Senate Bicentennial
Commissions, to designate delegations to participate in the New
York City ceremonies later this month. Responsibility for
coordinating this effort is vested with the House and Senate
Historians.
Legislation with virtually the same effect, with only a slight
difference in wording, passed the House and Senate last year as
House Concurrent Resolution 115. There were 162 House cosponsors
and the vote in the House was 421 to 0. We must revisit this matter
again this year because the delegation was not appointed during the
100th Congress, therefore the 101st Congress must give its
approval.
I do not know how many of you watched television, heard the
radio or saw the newspapers, but on Sunday there began a
reenactment of George Washington's journey to the Federal Hall in
New York City for his inauguration. It began at Mount Vernon and
traveled through Alexandria and Georgetown last Sunday and Monday.
The reenactment will conclude with the oath-taking in New York City
on Sunday, April 30, and in related festivities sponsored by the
New York Commission, there will be fireworks, concerts, and a tall
ships flotilla.
Mr. Speaker, this resolution has been cleared with the
Committee on
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Post Office and Civil Service and with the Republican leadership,
and I ask unanimous consent for its approval.
The SPEAKER. The question is on the concurrent resolution.
The concurrent resolution was agreed to.
A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.
Sec. 4.2 A joint meeting commemorated the 200th anniversary of the
commencement of the First Congress of the United States under the
Constitution.
On Feb. 23, 1989,(1) Speaker James C. Wright, Jr., of
Texas, was authorized, by unanimous consent, to declare recesses on
Mar. 2, 1989, for the purpose of celebrating the 200th anniversary of
the commencement of the First Congress of the United States under the
Constitution.
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The SPEAKER. Pursuant to the order of the House of Thursday,
February 23, 1989, the Chair declares the House in recess subject
to the call of the Chair, which will be at 10 a.m.
Accordingly (at 9 o'clock and 32 minutes a.m.), the House stood
in recess subject to the call of the Chair at 10
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{time} 1158
JOINT MEETING OF THE 101ST CONGRESS IN COMMEMORATION OF THE
BICENTENNIAL OF THE U.S. CONGRESS
During the recess, the following proceedings took place in
commemoration of the Bicentennial of the U.S. Congress.
The U.S. Army Band, under the direction of Col. Eugene W.
Allen, leader and conductor, Maj. C. Benjamin DuBose, conducting,
entered the door to the left of the Speaker, took the positions
assigned to them, and presented a prelude concert.
The honored guests entered the door to the right of the Speaker
and took the positions assigned to them.
The Doorkeeper, Hon. James P. Molloy, announced the President
pro tempore and Members of the U.S. Senate, who entered the Hall of
the House of Representatives, the President pro tempore taking the
chair at the right of the Speaker, and the Members of the Senate
the seats reserved for them.
The U.S. Army Band, under the direction of Col. Eugene W.
Allen, leader and conductor, and Maj. C. Benjamin DuBose, presented
a prelude concert.
The SPEAKER. The joint meeting to commemorate the Bicentennial
of the U.S. Congress will come to order.
The Doorkeeper announced the flag of the United States.
The flag was carried into the Chamber by the joint Armed Forces
color guard accompanied by the 3d U.S. Infantry Fife and Drum
Corps.
The national anthem was presented by the U.S. Army Band.
The color guard saluted the Speaker, faced about, and saluted
the House.
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The SPEAKER. The color guard will post the colors.
The flag was posted, and the Members were seated.
The SPEAKER. The invocation will be given by the Reverend James
David Ford, Chaplain of the House of Representatives.
The Chaplain, Rev. James David Ford, D.D., offered the . . .
invocation[.] . . .
The Doorkeeper announced the House and Senate Journals of the
First Federal Congress, and they were carried by the Clerk of the
House and the Secretary of the Senate and placed in the well.
The Doorkeeper announced the mace of the House and the gavel of
the Senate, and they were carried by the House and Senate Sergeants
at Arms and placed in the well.
The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from
Louisiana, the Honorable Lindy Boggs, Chairman of the Commission of
the Bicentenary of the House of Representatives.(3)
[Applause.]
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of Representatives. See 135 Cong. Rec. 2508, 2509, 101st Cong.
1st Sess., Feb. 22, 1989. The Commission expired at the end of
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Mrs. BOGGS. . . .
It is my great pleasure to introduce to you Senator Robert C.
Byrd, the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Chairman of
the Senate Bicentennial Commission[.] . . .
Senator BYRD [of West Virginia]. Mr. Speaker, Mrs. Boggs,
Members of the 101st Congress, fellow citizens, as Chairman of the
Senate Commission on the Bicentennial, it is a privilege and an
honor for me to address this joint meeting commemorating the
beginning of the First Congress on March 4, 1789. . . .
The PRESIDENT pro tempore(4) (presiding). The Chair
recognizes the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Mr.
Jim Wright. [Applause.] . . .
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The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the Senator
from Maine, the Honorable George Mitchell, the majority leader of
the U.S. Senate. [Applause.] . . .
The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from
Washington, the Honorable Thomas S. Foley, majority leader of the
U.S. House of Representatives. [Applause.] . . .
The SPEAKER. The U.S. Army Band will now perform America the
Beautiful.
The U.S. Army Band presented a musical interlude.
The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the distinguished gentleman
from Illinois, the Honorable Robert H. Michel, minority leader of
the U.S. House of Representatives. [Applause.]
Mr. MICHEL. . . .
Mr. Speaker, ladies and gentlemen, it is my pleasure to
introduce the Poet Laureate of the United States, Howard Nemerov.
[Applause.] . . .
The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the Senator from Kansas, the
Honorable Bob Dole, minority leader of the U.S. Senate. [Applause.]
Mr. DOLE. . . .
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Now I have the pleasure of introducing an outstanding American,
a very special guest speaker, David McCullough. David is well known
to us in the Senate, who debated the Panama Canal, the Panama Canal
treaties of 1978. A dog-eared copy of his book on the creation of
the Panama Canal, ``The Path Between the Seas,'' rested on the
table in the well of the Senate and was consulted extensively by
those on both sides of that heated issue. That book won the
National Book Award for history. His most recent book, a biography
of Theodore Roosevelt entitled ``Mornings on Horseback'' won the
American Book Award. He is a narrator of the forthcoming CBS
documentary produced in honor of the congressional bicentennial.
I am honored and proud to present David McCullough. [Applause.]
. . .
The SPEAKER. It is my privilege to present soloists of the U.S.
Army Band, Sfc. Will Shead and Sfc. Evelyn Yount, who will perform
a patriotic note.
Sfc. Will Shead and Sfc. Evelyn Yount presented a musical
interlude.
The SPEAKER. The Chair at this time would like to recognize Mr.
Anthony Frank, the Postmaster General of the United States, who
will introduce to Members the special congressional postage stamps
that will be issued in commemoration of the bicentennial of
Congress. [Applause.] . . .
The SPEAKER. The Chair at this time would like to recognize the
Honorable Nicholas Brady, Secretary of the Department of the
Treasury, who will introduce to us the special congressional coins
that will be issued in commemoration of the Bicentennial of
Congress. [Applause.] . . .
The SPEAKER. The stamp and coin designs will be available for
viewing in the Speaker's lobby after today's ceremony.
Now we will rise for the benediction which will be spoken by
the Reverend Richard C. Halverson, Chaplain of the Senate.
The Chaplain of the Senate, Rev. Richard C. Halverson, L.I.D.,
D.D., offered the . . . benediction[.] . . .
The SPEAKER. Members and guests will remain standing for the
retirement of the colors.
The color guard retired the colors.
The SPEAKER. The Chair declares the joint meeting dissolved.
The House will continue in recess until approximately 12 noon.
The honored guests, and the Members of the Senate retired from
the Chamber.
At 11 o'clock and 44 minutes a.m., the proceedings in
commemoration of the Bicentennial of the U.S. Congress were
concluded.
Sec. 4.3 Proceedings had in the House commemorating the 168th
anniversary of the institution of the Congress under the
Constitution.
On Mar. 4, 1957,(1) the proceedings in the House
commemorating the 168th anniversary of Congress and the bicentennial of
Alexander Hamilton's birth were held as follows:
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The SPEAKER.(2) Under the previous order of the
House, the gentleman from New York [Mr. Coudert] is recognized for
60 minutes.
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Mr. [Wayne N.] ASPINALL [of Colorado]. Mr. Speaker, a
parliamentary inquiry.
The SPEAKER. The gentleman will state it.
Mr. ASPINALL. Is not the Consent Calendar in order at this
time?
The SPEAKER. Not before this recognition. This was made the
special order of business at this time.
general leave to extend
Mr. [Frederic Rene] COUDERT [of New York]. Mr. Speaker, I ask
unanimous consent that immediately following the remarks of Members
who participate in this proceeding, all Members be permitted to
extend their remarks in the Record.
The SPEAKER. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman
from New York?
There is no objection.
Mr. COUDERT. Mr. Speaker, today is the birthday of this ancient
and honorable body. One hundred and sixty-eight years ago today the
House of Representatives began life under the Constitution of the
United States in New York City. The day before, New York City rang
down the curtain on the old Government under the Articles of
Confederation by a salute of 13 guns and rang up the curtain on the
new Government the next morning by a salute of 11 guns. Members
will recall that neither Rhode Island nor North Carolina were
represented in the early days of the first Congress. Similar
celebrations ringing out the old and ringing in the new were held
in the cities of the Nation.
The 83d Congress established a Commission to prepare plans and
a program for signalizing the bicentennial of Alexander Hamilton. .
. .
Mr. [Peter W.] RODINO [Jr., of New York]. Mr. Speaker, today
the 168th anniversary of the institution of the Congress of the
United States under the Constitution, is a great moment in our
history. It is therefore appropriate that we should pause to
commemorate the occasion and pay tribute to the men whose wisdom,
purpose and courage brought about our unique system of
constitutional government. . . .
Mr. COUDERT. Mr. Speaker, permit me to express on behalf of the
Hamilton Commission, which includes another distinguished
descendant of Hamilton, our appreciation of the arrangements made
possible by the Speaker, the majority leader, and the minority
leader for this commemorative hour.
Sec. 4.4 Proceedings in commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the
commencement of the First Congress of the United States under the
Constitution held in the House Chamber in joint session.
On Mar. 4, 1939,(1) the following proceedings occurred:
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The VICE PRESIDENT.(2) Under the terms of House
Concurrent Resolution No. 4,(3) heretofore agreed to by
the Senate, today at 12 o'clock noon the
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Senate is to participate in a joint session of the two Houses for
the purpose of commemorating the one hundred and fiftieth
anniversary of the meeting of the First Congress of the United
States. As the time from now until 12 o'clock will be required to
enable the Senate to reach the Hall of the House of
Representatives, the Chair suggests, if it is agreeable, that the
Senate now proceed in a body to the Chamber of the other House. . .
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The Senate will now proceed to the Hall of the House of
Representatives.
The Senate, preceded by its Sergeant at Arms (Chesley W.
Jurney), the Vice President, and the President pro tempore,
proceeded to the Hall of the House of Representatives. . . .
At 12 o'clock and 5 minutes p.m., the Doorkeeper, Mr. Joseph J.
Sinnott, announced the Vice President of the United States and the
Members of the Senate.
The Members of the House rose.
The Senate, the Vice President, and the President pro tempore,
preceded by its Chief Clerk, Mr. John C. Crockett, and Sergeant at
Arms, Col. Chesley W. Jurney, entered the Chamber.
The Vice President took the chair to the right of the Speaker,
and the Members of the Senate took the seats reserved for them.
Whereupon, the Speaker relinquished the gavel to the Vice
President, who, as the Presiding Officer of the Joint Session of
the two Houses, called the meeting to order.
The Doorkeeper announced the following guests of honor, who
were escorted to the seats assigned to them:
The Chief Justice of the United States and the Associate
Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States.
The Ambassadors, the Ministers, and the Charge d'Affaires of
Foreign Governments.
The Chief of Staff of the United States Army, the Chief of
Naval Operations of the United States Navy, the Major General
Commandant of the United States Marine Corps, and the Commandant of
the United States Coast Guard.
The Commissioners of the District of Columbia.
The members of the President's Cabinet.
At 12 o'clock and 16 minutes p.m., the Doorkeeper announced the
President of the United States, accompanied by the Joint
Congressional Committee on Arrangements of the Senate and House,
who was escorted to a seat on the Speaker's rostrum.
Miss Gladys Swarthout sang ``America.''
The VICE PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from New
York, Mr. Bloom, a member of the Joint Committee on Arrangements,
to read the concurrent resolution providing for the assembling of
the two Houses of Congress in the Hall of the House of
Representatives on this day for the purpose of holding fitting and
proper exercises in commemoration of the One Hundred and Fiftieth
Anniversary of the Commencement of the First Congress of the United
States under the Constitution.
Mr. [Sol] BLOOM [of New York]. On February 1, 1939, the
following concurrent resolution was adopted by the Congress
[reading]:
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring),
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That in commemoration of the one hundred fiftieth anniversary
of the First Congress of the United States under the
Constitution, begun and held at the city of New York on
Wednesday, the 4th of March 1789, the two Houses of Congress
shall assemble in the Hall of the House of Representatives at
12 o'clock p.m., on Saturday, March 4, 1939.
That a joint committee consisting of five Members of the
House of Representatives and five Members of the Senate shall
be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and
the President of the Senate, respectively, which is empowered
to make suitable arrangements for fitting and proper exercises
for the joint session of Congress herein authorized.
That invitations to attend the exercises be extended to the
President of the United States and the members of his Cabinet,
the Chief Justice and Associate Justices of the Supreme Court
of the United States, the Diplomatic Corps (through the
Secretary of State), the General of the Armies, the Chief of
Staff of the Army, the Chief of Naval Operations, the Major
General Commandant of the Marine Corps, and the Commandant of
the Coast Guard, and such other persons as the Joint Committee
on Arrangements shall deem proper.
That the President of the United States is hereby invited
to address the American people at the joint session of the
Congress in commemoration of the one hundred fiftieth
anniversary of the First Congress of the United States under
the Constitution.
Adopted February 1, 1939.
Mr. BLOOM. Ladies and gentlemen, I have the honor to present
the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. William B.
Bankhead.(4)
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address of the speaker of the house of representatives hon.
william b. bankhead
Mr. President, Mr. Vice President, gentleman of the Supreme
Court, Members of the Senate and House of Representatives,
gentlemen of the Diplomatic Corps, ladies, and gentlemen: . . .
One hundred and fifty years ago this day there assembled in the
city of New York the First Congress of the United States of America
under its newly adopted Constitution. The mere statement of that
incident carries only a reflection of the years that have passed,
but in terms of what that occasion meant there has been no more
arresting episode in the history of modern civilization. The
properties of this occasion forbid even a casual review on my part
of the historical background of the event we are convened to
celebrate. . . .
To my brethren in both branches of Congress this should be
embraced as an occasion of rededication to the best interests of
our Republic. Despite the limitations of our judgments and
intellects--because, forsooth, at no time nor under any
administration, have we infallibly measured up to the full needs of
the hour--nevertheless, we are the emissaries of our constituencies
and the symbols of representative government. May we this day find
the grace to renew the prayer of Daniel Webster, deposited in the
cornerstone of this wing of the Capitol on July 4, 1851:
If, therefore, it shall be hereafter the will of God that
this structure shall fall from its base, that its foundation be
upturned, and this deposit brought to the eyes of men, be it
then known, that, on this day, the
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Union of the United States of America stands firm, that their
Constitution still exists unimpaired, and with all its original
usefulness and glory; growing every day stronger and stronger
in the affections of the great body of the American people, and
attracting more and more the admiration of the world. And all
here assembled, whether belonging to public life or to private
life, with hearts devoutly thankful to Almighty God for the
preservation of the liberty and happiness of the country, unite
in sincere and fervent prayers that this deposit, and the walls
and arches, the domes and towers, the columns and entablatures
now to be erected over it may endure forever!
God save the United States of America!
The VICE PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from
Texas, Mr. Rayburn.
Mr. [Sam] RAYBURN [of Texas]. It is a privilege at this time to
present the President pro tempore of the Senate of the United
States, Mr. Key Pittman.(5)
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address of the president pro tempore of the senate hon. key
pittman
Mr. President, Mr. Vice President, Mr. Speaker, gentlemen of
the Supreme Court, Members of the House of Representatives and the
United States Senate, gentlemen of the Diplomatic Corps, ladies,
and gentlemen:
This in my opinion is the most remarkable and happiest birthday
ever celebrated on behalf of a parliamentary body. This celebration
is honored by the President of the United States and by the Chief
Justice of the United States as heads of the other two great
independent departments of our Government, the commanders in chief
of every branch of our military service, and the diplomatic corps
of the world. . . .
The VICE PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the Senator from
Kentucky, Mr. Barkley.
Mr. [Alben W.] BARKLEY [of Kentucky]. Mr. President, since the
4th day of March 1789 there have been 8,124 men and women who have
served in the House of Representatives. One thousand three hundred
and eighty-four men and women have served in the United States
Senate. The number of those who have served in both Houses is 461.
The total number of persons who have served in the Cabinets of all
the Presidents is 313. The number of individuals who have served as
Governors of the various States is 1,558. There have been 42
Speakers of the House of Representatives; 32 different persons have
served as Vice Presidents, of whom 6 have succeeded to the
Presidency by virtue of the death of the President; 31 individuals
have served as President. On the Supreme Court there have been 70
Associate Justices and 11 Chief Justices of the United States. . .
.
I present to you the Chief Justice of the United States.
address of the chief justice of the united states hon. charles
e. hughes
Mr. President, Mr. Vice President, Mr. Speaker, Members of the
Senate and House of Representatives, gentlemen of the Diplomatic
Corps, ladies, and gentlemen:
I thank you, Senator Barkley, from the depths of my heart for
your very generous words.
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The most significant fact in connection with this anniversary
is that after 150 years, notwithstanding expansion of territory,
enormous increase in population and profound economic changes,
despite direct attack and subversive influences, there is every
indication that the vastly preponderant sentiment of the American
people is that our form of government shall be preserved. . . .
The VICE PRESIDENT. Ladies and gentlemen, the President of the
United States.
address of the president of the united states hon. franklin d.
roosevelt
Mr. Vice President, Mr. Speaker, gentlemen of the Supreme
Court, Members of the Senate and the House of Representatives,
gentlemen of the Diplomatic Corps, ladies, and gentleman:
We near the end of a 3-year commemoration of the founding of
the Government of the United States. It has been aptly suggested
that its successful organizing should rank as the eighth wonder of
the world--for surely the evolution of permanent substance out of
nebulous chaos justifies us in the use of superlatives. . . .
Here in this great Hall are assembled the present members of
the Government of the United States of America--the Congress, the
Supreme Court, and the Executive. Our fathers rightly believe that
this Government which they set up would seek as a whole to act as a
whole for the good governing of the Nation. It is in the same
spirit that we are met here today, 150 years later, to carry on
their task. May God continue to guide our steps.
Miss Gladys Swarthout and Mr. John Charles Thomas sang ``The
Star-Spangled Banner.''
benediction
Rev. ZeBarney Thorne Phillips, D.D., LL.D., Chaplain of the
Senate, pronounced the benediction[.]. . .
The VICE PRESIDENT. The Joint Session of the Congress which
assembled for the purpose of holding fitting and proper exercises
in commemoration of the One Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary of the
Commencement of the First Congress of the United States under the
Constitution is now dissolved.
Thereupon,
The Joint Congressional Committee on Arrangements escorted the
President of the United States and the members of his cabinet from
the Hall of the House.
The Doorkeeper escorted the other invited guests of honor from
the Hall of the House in the following order:
The Chief Justice of the United States and the Associate
Justices of the Supreme Court;
The Ambassadors, the Ministers, and the Charges d'Affaires of
foreign governments;
The Chief of Staff of the United States Army; the Chief of
Naval Operations of the United States Navy; the Major General
Commandant of the United States Marine Corps; and the Commandant of
the United States Coast Guard;
The Commissioners of the District of Columbia.
The SPEAKER resumed the chair.
The SPEAKER. Without objection, the proceedings in the House
today
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will be included in the Record of this date.
There was no objection.
adjournment
The SPEAKER. Without objection, the House will stand adjourned
until 12 o'clock on Monday.
There was no objection.
Accordingly (at 1 o'clock and 48 minutes p.m.) the House
adjourned until Monday, March 6, 1939, at 12 o'clock noon.
Anniversary of the Constitution
Sec. 4.5 The House agreed to a concurrent resolution, considered by
unanimous consent, providing for the attendance of Members and
Senators at a special ceremony to be held in Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, in honor of the Bicentennial of the Constitution and
in commemoration of the Great Compromise of the Constitutional
Convention.
On May 28, 1987,(1) the House agreed to the following:
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PROVIDING FOR PROCEDURES IN HONOR OF THE BICENTENNIAL OF THE
CONSTITUTION
Mr. [Thomas S.] FOLEY [of Washington]. Mr. Speaker, I offer a
concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 131) providing for the
attendance of Representatives, Senators, and other appropriate
persons at a special ceremony and related events to be held in
Philadelphia, PA, in honor of the bicentennial of the Constitution
and in commemoration of the Great Compromise of the Constitutional
Convention, and ask unanimous consent for its immediate
consideration.
The SPEAKER pro tempore.(2) The Clerk will report
the concurrent resolution.
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The Clerk read the concurrent resolution, as follows:
H. Con. Res. 131
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That (a) the Speaker of the House of
Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate,
acting jointly, shall designate, from among the Representatives
and Senators from each State, one official delegate to
represent the Congress at a special ceremony to be held on
Thursday, July, 16, 1987, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in
honor of the bicentennial of the Constitution and in
commemoration of the Great Compromise of the Constitutional
Convention.
(b) The official delegates designated under subsection (a)
shall be led by the Speaker, the majority leader, and the
minority leader of the House of Representatives, and by the
majority leader and the minority leader of the Senate, who
shall also be official delegates.
(c) Each designation under subsection (a) shall be made
upon the recommendation of the Representatives and Senators of
the State involved, acting jointly. Such recommendation shall
be delivered to
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the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President
pro tempore of the Senate not later than fourteen days after
the date on which this resolution is agreed to.
Sec. 2. The Speaker of the House of Representatives (in
consultation with the majority leader and the minority leader
of the House of Representatives), with respect to the House of
Representatives, and the President pro tempore of the Senate
(in consultation with the majority leader and the minority
leader of the Senate), with respect to the Senate, may
designate additional Representatives, Senators, and other
appropriate persons to participate in events related to the
special ceremony.
Sec. 3. On behalf of the Congress, the Representatives and
Senators from Pennsylvania (acting jointly and in cooperation
with the Commission on the U.S. House of Representatives
Bicentenary, the U.S. Senate Bicentennial Commission, the
officers of the House of Representatives, and the officers of
the Senate) may make arrangements with the sponsors of the
special ceremony and related events for participation by the
official delegates and other persons designated under this
resolution.
Sec. 4. Amounts necessary to carry out this resolution with
respect to the House of Representatives shall be available as
provided by law. There shall be available from the contingent
fund of the Senate such amounts as may be necessary to carry
out this resolution with respect to the Senate.
Mr. FOLEY (during the reading). Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous
consent that the concurrent resolution be considered as read and
printed in the Record.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of
the gentleman from Washington?
There was no objection.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the initial
request of the gentleman from Washington?
There was no objection. . . .
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the concurrent
resolution.
The concurrent resolution was agreed to.
A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.(3)
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3. Parliamentarian's Note: This occasion marked the first time that
the Congress engaged in ceremonial functions outside the seat
of government. The second instance was the ceremonial meeting
that took place in Federal Hall, New York, New York following
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This concurrent resolution represents a greatly scaled-down version
of Congressional participation in the Philadelphia celebration of the
bicentennial. The original plans called for each House to convene and
actually conduct business there, but the logistics (especially the cost
and security involved) became prohibitive.
Sec. 4.6 By unanimous consent, the House considered a concurrent
resolution, reported from the Committee on Public Works and
Transportation, authorizing a public ceremony to be conducted on
the west lawn of the Capitol.
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On Aug. 6, 1987,(1) the House considered House
Concurrent Resolution 161, authorizing a ceremony in honor of the
Bicentennial of the U.S. Constitution. The proceedings were as follows:
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CELEBRATION OF CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY
Mr. [James] HOWARD [of New Jersey]. Mr. Speaker, I ask
unanimous consent for the immediate consideration of the concurrent
resolution (H. Con. Res. 161) authorizing a public ceremony on the
west lawn of the Capitol in honor of the bicentennial of the U.S.
Constitution.
The Clerk read the title of the concurrent resolution.
The SPEAKER pro tempore.(2) Is there objection to
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There was no objection.
The Clerk read the concurrent resolution, as follows:
H. Con. Res. 161
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring),
SECTION 1. AUTHORIZATION TO CONDUCT A CEREMONY ON THE UNITED
STATES CAPITOL GROUNDS.
On September 16, 1987, the Commission on the Bicentennial
of the United States Constitution may conduct a ceremony,
entitled ``Celebration of Citizenship,'' on the West Terraces
and Lawns of the United States Capitol to honor the
Bicentennial of the United States Constitution. For the
purposes of this resolution, the Commission on the
Bicentennial of the United States Constitution is authorized
to erect upon the United States Capitol Grounds, subject to
the approval of the Architect of the Capitol, such stands,
stages, sound amplification devices and other related
structures and equipment as may be required for the conduct
of the ceremony.
SEC. 2. RESPONSIBILITY OF CAPITOL POLICE BOARD.
The Capitol Police Board shall take such action as may be
necessary to carry out section 1.
SEC. 3. CONDITIONS RELATING TO PHYSICAL PREPARATION.
The Architect of the Capitol may prescribe conditions for
physical preparations for the event authorized by section 1.
The concurrent resolution was agreed to.
A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.
On Sept. 16, 1987,(3) the Speaker(4) was
authorized to declare a recess on a subsequent day for a ceremony on
the west terrace of the Capitol in honor of the Bicentennial of the
U.S. Constitution. The announcement was as follows:
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ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER
The SPEAKER. Let the Chair announce that the Celebration of
Citizenship which will be observed on the west front of the Capitol
commencing at 1 o'clock will last for approximately 1 hour. The
latter half of that time will be nationally televised. This is an
occurrence for the purpose of observing the 200th anniversary of
the Constitution. Therefore, it will be the purpose of the Chair to
declare a recess at approximately 12:45 in order that Members may
take the seats reserved for Members of the Congress on the west
front for this ceremony commemorating the 200th anniversary of our
Constitution.
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We would then expect to be back in session at approximately
2:15.
1976 Bicentennial Celebration
Sec. 4.7 Resolution reported from the Committee on Rules providing for
consideration in the House of a concurrent resolution not reported
from that committee; after adoption, the Committee on Rules also
discharged a similar Senate concurrent resolution from
consideration in the House.
On June 23, 1975,(1) the following took place:
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Mr. [Gillis W.] LONG of Louisiana. Mr. Speaker, by direction of
the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 555 and ask for
its immediate consideration.
The Clerk read the resolution, as follows:
H. Res. 555
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be
in order to consider the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res.
292) to provide for the appointment of a Joint Committee on
Arrangements for the Commemoration of the Bicentennial of the
United States of America in the House. After the adoption of H.
Con. Res. 292, the Committee on Rules shall be discharged from
the further consideration of the Senate concurrent resolution,
S. Con. Res. 44, and it shall then be in order to consider said
Senate concurrent resolution in the House.
The SPEAKER pro tempore.(2) The gentleman from
Louisiana is recognized for 1 hour. . . .
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Mr. LONG of Louisiana. Mr. Speaker, I move the previous
question on the resolution.
The previous question was ordered.
The resolution was agreed to.
A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.
Mr. LONG of Louisiana. Mr. Speaker, by direction of the
Committee on Rules, I call up House Concurrent Resolution 292 and
ask that it be considered in the House.
The Clerk read the concurrent resolution, as follows:
H. Con. Res. 292
Whereas the Congress has represented the people of the
United States since the First Continental Congress met in
Carpenter's Hall in Philadelphia from September 5 to October
26, 1774; and . . .
Sec. 5. The expenses of the joint committee shall be paid
from the contingent fund of the House of Representatives upon
vouchers approved by the chairman of the joint committee. . . .
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Louisiana is
recognized for 1 hour.
Mr. LONG of Louisiana. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself 5 minutes. .
. .
Mr. LONG of Louisiana. Mr. Speaker, I move the previous
question on the concurrent resolution.
The previous question was ordered.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the concurrent
resolution.
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The concurrent resolution was agreed to.
A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.
Mr. LONG of Louisiana. Mr. Speaker, pursuant to the rule, I
call up the Senate concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 44) and ask
for its immediate consideration.
motion offered by mr. long of louisiana
Mr. LONG of Louisiana. Mr. Speaker, I offer a motion.
The Clerk read as follows:
Resolved, by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring) That the Congress should play a significant and
substantive role in honoring the Nation's two hundredth
anniversary and in assisting the American Revolution
Bicentennial Administration.
Sec. 2. (a) There is hereby established a joint
congressional committee to be known as the Joint Committee on
Arrangements for the Commemoration of the Bicentennial of the
United States of America (herein referred to as the ``joint
committee''). . . .
Sec. 5. The expenses of the joint committee shall be paid
from the contingent fund of the House of Representatives upon
vouchers approved by the chairman of the joint committee.
The Senate concurrent resolution was concurred in.
A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.
A similar House concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 292) was
laid on the table.
Magna Carta Loan for Bicentennial Celebration
Sec. 4.8 By unanimous consent, the House considered a concurrent
resolution expressing the appreciation of the Congress to the
Parliament of the United Kingdom for the loan to the United States
of the Magna Carta of 1215 A.D.
On Oct. 22, 1975,(1) the following proceedings took
place:
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LOAN OF THE MAGNA CARTA TO THE UNITED STATES FOR THE
BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
Mr. [Thomas P.] O'NEILL [Jr., of Massachusetts]. Mr. Speaker,
on behalf of the minority leader and myself, I offer a concurrent
resolution (H. Con. Res. 458) and ask unanimous consent for its
immediate consideration.
The Clerk read the concurrent resolution, as follows:
H. Con. Res. 458
Whereas, The historic document known as the Magna Carta of
1215 A.D. represents an essential link in the long chain of
constitutional instruments; and
Whereas, American colonists brought with them from England
the traditions of free government and the principle that all
persons stand as equals before the law, concepts which had been
embodied in the Magna Carta, and they regarded them as their
birthright and incorporated them in their colonial charters and
constitutions; and
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Whereas, In drafting the Constitution and the Bill of
Rights of the United States, our founding fathers sought to
guarantee to the people of these United States the freedom of
the church, an independent judiciary, the right to a speedy
trial, and the concept of due process of law, which principles
were clearly derived from the Magna Carta; and
Whereas, In recognition of the Bicentennial celebrations of
the United States of America, the House of Lords and the House
of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom of Great
Britain and Northern Ireland have unanimously adopted motions
respectfully praying that Her Majesty, the Queen, direct that
an original copy of the Magna Carta be loaned to the people of
the United States, to be held by their representative, the
Congress of the United States, for a period of one year; and
Whereas, This loan has been authorized by Her Majesty, The
Queen, in order that this historic document may be displayed in
the Capitol, enclosed in a showcase donated by the United
Kingdom for that purpose; Therefore be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress of the United States recognizes
that it is natural that men should value the original documents
which guarantee their rights, and thus hereby expresses its
sincere gratitude to Her Majesty, The Queen, the Parliament and
the people of the United Kingdom for their loan to this Nation
of the Magna Carta, a document of historic and symbolic
significance to the peoples of both our Nations, and believes
that its temporary residence here in the country of its
philosophical descendants, the Declaration of Independence, the
Constitution and the Bill of Rights, will contribute an
important historical perspective to the Bicentennial
celebration, and be it further
Resolved, That the showcase donated to the United States by
the United Kingdom to be used to display the Magna Carta may be
placed in the rotunda of the United States Capitol, and the
Architect of the Capitol is hereby authorized to make the
necessary arrangements therefor, including the payment of all
necessary expenses incurred in connection with the
installation, maintenance, and protection thereof; and be it
further
Resolved, That the Secretary of State is requested to
transmit a copy of these resolutions to the Parliament of the
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
The SPEAKER.(2) Is there objection to the request of
the gentleman from Massachusetts?
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There was no objection.
The concurrent resolution was agreed to.
A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.
Sec. 4.9 Instance where the House rejected a Senate concurrent
resolution authorizing appointment of a joint House-Senate
delegation to go to the United Kingdom at the invitation of the
British Parliament to accept the loan of an original copy of the
Magna Carta.
On Mar. 9, 1976,(1) the following proceedings occurred:
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PROVIDING FOR DELEGATION OF MEMBERS OF CONGRESS TO GO TO UNITED
KINGDOM TO ACCEPT LOAN OF AN ORIGINAL COPY OF THE MAGNA CARTA
Mr. [Thomas P.] O'NEILL [Jr., of Massachusetts]. Mr. Speaker, I
ask unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table the Senate
concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 98) to provide for a delegation
of Members of Congress to go to the United Kingdom for purposes of
accepting a loan of an original copy of the Magna Carta, and for
other purposes, and ask for its immediate consideration in the
House.
The Clerk read the title of the Senate concurrent resolution.
The SPEAKER.(2) Is there objection to the request of
the gentleman from Massachusetts?
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Mr. [Robert E.] BAUMAN [of Maryland]. Mr. Speaker, reserving
the right to object, earlier I objected to the consideration of
this Senate concurrent resolution on today. I am fully aware, of
course, that an objection would do nothing more than send the
Senate concurrent resolution to the Committee on Rules, where a
rule will be obtained and this resolution brought to the floor for
a vote.
I do not personally support sending such a congressional
delegation at taxpayers' expense for this purpose, and I will vote
against it, but I do not object to the consideration of the Senate
concurrent resolution at this time.
Mr. Speaker, I withdraw my reservation of objection.
The SPEAKER. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman
from Massachusetts?
There was no objection.
The Clerk read the Senate concurrent resolution as follows:
S. Con. Res. 98
Whereas, in recognition of the Bicentennial celebrations of
the United States of America, the House of Lords and the House
of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom of Great
Britain and Northern Ireland have unanimously adopted motions
respectfully praying that Her Majesty, the Queen, direct that
an original copy of the Magna Carta be placed on loan to the
people of the United States for a period of one year; and
Whereas, this loan has now been graciously authorized by
Her Majesty, the Queen, and, by concurrent resolution of the
United States Congress, this historic document of freedom and
of the abiding principles of law will now be displayed in the
Rotunda of the United States Capitol, there to be contained
within a showcase to be donated by the United Kingdom for such
purpose: now, therefore, be it
Resolved, by the Senate (the House of Representatives
concurring), That (a) a delegation of Members of Congress shall
be appointed to proceed at the invitation of the two Houses of
Parliament, to the United Kingdom, there to attend the
presentation of the Magna Carta, under suitable auspices, to
the people of the United States, to be held in the custody of
their representative, the Congress of the United States, for a
period of one year;
(b) the delegation shall consist of the Speaker of the
House of Representatives and not to exceed twenty-four
additional Members appointed as follows:
(1) Twelve appointed by the Speaker of the House of
Representatives.
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(2) Twelve appointed by the President of the Senate on the
recommendation of the Majority and Minority Leaders.
(3) The Speaker shall be the Chairman of the delegation and
the Majority Leader of the Senate shall be the Vice Chairman.
Sec. 2. There are authorized to be paid from the contingent
fund of the Senate on vouchers approved by the Chairman and
Vice Chairman, such amounts as the Chairman and Vice Chairman
of the delegation jointly shall determine to be necessary (one
half of such expenditures shall be reimbursed by the House of
Representatives and such reimbursement is hereby authorized):
(1) for the expenses of the delegation, including expenses
of staff members designated by the Chairman and Vice Chairman,
respectively to assist the delegation;
(2) for the reimbursement of any department or agency of
the Federal Government for expenses incurred by it on behalf of
the delegation and expenses incurred in connection with the
functions of the delegation in the United Kingdom;
(3) for payment of expenses in connection with the display
of the Magna Carta in the United States Capitol, including
those expenses associated with delegations invited from the
Government of the United Kingdom or other nations in connection
with joint Bicentennial ceremonies at the Capitol.
Sec. 3. All authority for such expenditures shall expire at
the close of business on December 31, 1976.
The SPEAKER. The question is on the Senate concurrent
resolution.
The question was taken; and the Speaker announced that the ayes
appeared to have it.
Mr. [Steven D.] SYMMS (of Idaho). Mr. 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. Evidently a quorum is not present.
The Sergeant at Arms will notify absent members.
The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were, yeas
167, nays 219, answered ``present'' 1, not voting 45, as follows:
[Roll No. 97] . . .
So the Senate concurrent resolution was rejected.
The result of the vote was announced as above recorded.
A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.
The SPEAKER. The Clerk will notify the Senate of the action of
the House.(3)
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where the House vacated proceedings and agreed to S. Con. Res.
98, as amended.
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Sec. 4.10 The Speaker announced from the Chair the program to be held
in the Capitol Rotunda prior to convening of the House on a
subsequent day to receive a copy of the Magna Carta from a
delegation from the British Parliament.
On June 1, 1976,(1) the Speaker(2) made the
following announcement:
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ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER
The SPEAKER. A historic Bicentennial ceremony will take place
in the rotunda of the Capitol on Thursday, June 3, 1976, when the
Magna Carta is formally accepted by the Congress from the
Parliament of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern
Ireland. Members are advised that they should assemble in the Hall
of the House promptly at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 3, 1976, in
order to proceed in a body to the rotunda for the ceremony. The
procession to the rotunda will be led by leadership representing
both sides of the aisle and senior Members of the House, with other
Members following in order of their relative seniority in the
House. . . .
Without objection, the order of proceedings will be included at
this point in the Record:
Order of Proceedings
Musical Program by the United States Air Force Orchestra to
begin at 10:15 a.m.
Arrival of The Senate.
Arrival of the House of Representatives.
Procession of The American Delegation.
Procession of The British Delegation.
Arrival of The Lord Chancellor, The Speaker, The Lord Privy
Seal, and The Marquess of Lothian.
Greetings by The Vice President, The Speaker, The Senate
Majority Leader, The House Majority Leader, The Senate Minority
Leader, and The House Minority Leader.
Playing of the British and American National Anthems by the
United States Marine Band.
Procession of Congressional and Parliamentary Leaders led
by the Senate and House Sergeants at Arms.
The Honorable Carl Albert.
The Rt. Hon. Lord Elwyn-Jones, Q.C.
The Rt. Hon. George Thomas, M.P.
Mr. John Watheston.
Brigadier N. E. V. Short.
The Honorable Nelson Rockefeller.
The Honorable Mike Mansfield.
The Rt. Hon. Lord Shepherd.
The Marquess of Lothian.
The Honorable Hugh Scott.
The Honorable Thomas P. O'Neill, Jr.
The Honorable John Rhodes.
Welcome by the Honorable Hugh Scott, The Minority Leader of
the Senate.
Invocation by the Reverend Edward L. R. Elson, Chaplain of
The Senate.
``Ballad of Magna Carta'' performed by United States Air
Force Orchestra and Chorus.
Remarks by The Honorable Hugh Scott.
Posting of the British Military Detail: The Grenadier
Guards, The Coldstream Guards, The Scots Guards, The Irish
Guards, and The Welsh Guards.
Presentation of Magna Carta by The Rt. Hon. Lord Elwyn-
Jones, Q.C., The Lord Chancellor.
Opening of Presentation Case by the British Military
Detail.
Acceptance of Magna Carta by The Honorable Carl Albert, The
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Posting of the American Military Detail: The United States
Army, The United States Marine Corps, The United States Navy,
The United States Air Force, and The United States Coast Guard.
Benediction by The Reverend Edward G. Latch, Chaplain of
The House of Representatives.
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The British and American Delegations will view Magna Carta,
followed by Members of the Senate and House of Representatives
and Guests.
Those who do not wish to view the Magna Carta at the end of the
ceremony may exit through the north and south rotunda doors.
Sec. 4.11 By unanimous consent, the proceedings had in the British
Parliament, when the Magna Carta was presented on loan to the
congressional delegation in Westminster Hall and in the Capitol
Rotunda, were printed in the Congressional Record.
On June 3, 1976,(1) the following proceedings occurred:
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PRINTING OF PROCEEDINGS OF THURSDAY, MAY 27, 1976, IN
WESTMINSTER HALL AND OF TODAY IN THE ROTUNDA DURING ACCEPTANCE
OF MAGNA CARTA
Mr. [John J.] McFALL [of California]. Mr. Speaker, I ask
unanimous consent that the proceedings on Thursday, May 27, 1976,
in Westminster Hall and the proceedings of today in the rotunda
during acceptance of the Magna Carta be printed in the Record.
The SPEAKER.(2) Is there objection to the request of
the gentleman from California?
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There was no objection.
In the Senate, on June 3, 1976, the following transcript was
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RECESS UNTIL 2:13 P.M.
Mr. [Michael J.] MANSFIELD [of Montana]. Now, Mr. President,
under the previous order I ask that the Senate stand in recess for
15 minutes for the purpose of introducing the parliamentary
delegation from the United Kingdom visiting here for the purpose of
allowing us to retain the original copy of the Magna Carta for the
rest of this Bicentennial Year, and also for the purpose of
allowing those of us who wish to do so, and I believe that will
include all of us, to shake hands with our distinguished guests,
the time not to exceed 15 minutes.
There being no objection, the Senate, at 1:58 p.m., recessed
until 2:13 p.m.; whereupon, the Senate reassembled when called to
order by the Presiding Officer (Mr. Fannin).
(During the recess, the following proceedings occurred:)
Mr. MANSFIELD. Mr. President, if I may have the attention of
the Senate, and if Senators will take their seats temporarily, I
would like to welcome, on behalf of the Senate, the delegation from
the Parliament of the United Kingdom and their associates.
This delegation, which the distinguished Republican leader and
I met with in England, is over in this country as our guests. It is
here for the presentation of the original copy of the Magna Carta,
to emphasize the link between our respective countries based
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on two of the greatest documents in the world insofar as the rights
of people are concerned, the Magna Carta and the Declaration of
Independence.
Their hospitality has been extraordinary; we hope that, in some
small way, we have been able to repay them.
I would like at this time to introduce the members of the
delegation of the United Kingdom and their associates. I would
suggest that their wives rise at the time of the announcement of
the names of their husbands.
The Rt. Hon. Lord Elwyn-Jones, Q.C., Lord Chancellor,
accompanied by Lady Elwyn-Jones.
The Rt. Hon. George Thomas, M.P., Speaker.
The Rt. Hon. Michael Foot, M.P., Lord President of the
Council (who I believe is absent due to official business of
the Council.) . . .
And finally, one of the real spark plugs in this gathering,
Brigadier P.S. Ward, C.B.E., Secretary of the Parliamentary
Bicentenary Committee.
[Applause, Senators rising.]
Thereupon the distinguished visitors were greeted by Senators
in the well of the Chamber.
(This concludes proceedings that occurred during the
recess.) -------------------
MAGNA CARTA
Mr. [John G.] TOWER [of Texas]. Mr. President, a British
visitor to this country once observed that the United States is a
virtual museum of British legal and political institutions; in
fact, Mr. President, we owe a great deal to the constitutions of
Clarendon, the Magna Carta, and the English Bill of Rights of 1688.
I think never have I seen a more persuasive sense of history in
this Capitol than was the case this morning with the very moving
presentation of the Magna Carta by our British friends and the
acceptance by the Speaker.
I, therefore, Mr. President, ask unanimous consent that there
be printed in the Record the remarks made by Senator Hugh Scott, as
the keynote, the presentation speech made by the Lord Chancellor,
Lord Elwyn-Jones, and the acceptance speech made by the Speaker of
the House of Representatives, Congressman Albert.
There being no objection, the material was ordered to be
printed in the Record, as follows:
Remarks by U.S. Senator Hugh Scott
Another distinguished British observer, Lord Bryce, visited
the United States during the time of our centennial
celebration. He observed that Americans love all that is old
and established. He explained our evident pride in our history
and government by reference to the deeply-rooted instincts of
our British heritage ``that practical shrewdness which
recognizes the vale of permanence and solidity in
institutions.'' . . .
Address by the Lord Chancellor, Lord Elwyn-Jones
It is my honour and pleasure first to bring to this great
Assembly of representatives of the American people the
greetings and abundant good wishes of my fellow
Parliamentarians and of the people of the United Kingdom. . . .
Remarks by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Carl
Albert
We meet here today to complete what was begun in such warm
good
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will ten days ago. The Members of Parliament of the United
Kingdom welcomed my colleagues and me then at Westminster Hall,
the most historic structure in Britain. . . .
I salute this friendship. I salute the generosity of the
British peoples, their sovereign and their government. I thank
them for giving Americans the opportunity to view, during the
coming year, an original copy of Magna Carta and the superb
replica and the showcase of gold, silver and enamel that will
find their permanent home here.
Sec. 4.12 The Speaker, pursuant to authority previously granted,
declared a recess to allow members to attend a ceremony in the
Rotunda in connection with the return of a copy of the Magna Carta
to Great Britain.
On June 10, 1977,(1) the Speaker pro
tempore(2) was authorized to declare a recess subject to the
call of the Chair:
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AUTHORIZING SPEAKER OR SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE TO DECLARE RECESS ON
MONDAY NEXT PERMITTING MEMBERS TO ATTEND CEREMONY IN CONNECTION
WITH RETURN OF THE MAGNA CARTA TO THE BRITISH PEOPLE
Mrs. [Shirley] CHISHOLM [of New York]. Mr. Speaker, I ask
unanimous consent that it may be in order at any time on Monday,
June 13, 1977, for the Speaker or the Speaker pro tempore to
declare a recess subject to the call of the Chair, for the purpose
of permitting Members to attend a ceremony in the rotunda of the
Capitol. There will be a short ceremony at about 3 p.m. in
connection with the return of the Magna Carta to the British people
who so graciously loaned it for our Bicentennial.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of
the gentlewoman from New York?
There was no objection.
On June 13, 1977,(3) pursuant to authority previously
granted, the Speaker declared a recess to allow Members to attend the
ceremony in the Rotunda of the Capitol in connection with the return of
a copy of the Magna Carta to Great Britain:
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RECESS
The SPEAKER.(4) Pursuant to the order of the House
of June 10, 1977, the Chair declares the House in recess until the
hour of 3:30 p.m., for the purpose of allowing Members to attend
the ceremonies at approximately 3 p.m. in the rotunda of the
Capitol in connection with the return of the Magna Carta.
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Accordingly (at 2 o'clock and 47 minutes p.m.), the House stood
in recess until 3:30
p.m. -------------------
AFTER RECESS
The recess having expired, the House was called to order by the
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Speaker at 3 o'clock and 30 minutes p.m.
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CHAPTER 36
Ceremonies and Awards
Sec. 5. --Patriotic Observances Of Another Country
Sec. 5.1 Concurrent resolution extending best wishes of Congress to the
Norwegian parliament on occasion of the 150th anniversary of the
Norwegian constitution.
On May 14, 1964,(1) Donald Fraser of Minnesota, offered
the following concurrent resolution.
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THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF NORWEGIAN CONSTITUTION
Mr. FRASER. Mr. Speaker, I offer a concurrent resolution (H.
Con. Res. 302) and ask unanimous consent for its immediate
consideration.
The Clerk read the title of the concurrent resolution.
The SPEAKER.(2) Is there objection to the request of
the gentleman from Minnesota?
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There was no objection.
The Clerk read the concurrent resolution, as follows:
Whereas one hundred and fifty years ago, on May 17, 1814,
the Norweigian Constitution was adopted at Eidsvoll, Norway;
and
Whereas through the years the Kingdom of Norway has
demonstrated its firm dedication to the high ideals of
representative democracy, individual freedom, and social
justice; and
Whereas the peoples of Norway and the United States are
joined in warm and binding friendship bred of common purpose
and shared ancestry; and
Whereas the Congress of the United States recognizes the
significant contributions made by Norway to the achievement of
closer cooperation among the countries in the Atlantic
partnership: Therefore be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the congratulations and best wishes of
Congress of the United States are hereby cordially extended to
the Norwegian Storting, upon the occasion of the one hundred
and fiftieth anniversary of the adoption of the Norwegian
Constitution.
Sec. 2. The Clerk of the House shall transmit a copy of
this resolution, through the Department of State, to the
President of the Norwegian Storting.
The concurrent resolution was concurred in.
A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.
Sec. 5.2 Unanimous-consent request providing a one-hour period as the
second order of business for the purpose of observing the 42d
anniversary of Lithuanian independence.
On Jan. 18, 1960,(1) the following proceedings occurred:
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Mr. [William T.] MURPHY [of Illinois]. Mr. Speaker, I ask
unanimous
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consent that on February 16, on the occasion of the 42d observance
of the independence of Lithuania, that after the reading and
approval of the Journal, and prior to any legislative business for
that day, I may have permission to address the House for 1 hour and
to yield time to other Members.
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There was no objection.
Sec. 5.3 Form of concurrent resolution providing for a joint session to
commemorate the 50th anniversary of the liberation of Cuba.
On Apr. 19, 1948,(3) the President of the United
States(4) addressed the joint session of Congress
commemorating the 50th anniversary of the liberation of Cuba. The
proceedings were as follows:
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4. Harry S Truman (MO).
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joint session of the house and senate (held pursuant to the
provisions of h. con. res. 184)
Commemoration Ceremony Upon the Occasion of the Fiftieth
Anniversary of the Liberation of Cuba, 1898-1948, at a Joint
Session of Congress in the House of Representatives at 12
o'Clock Noon, Washington, D.C., April 19, 1948
the joint committee on arrangements
Edward Martin, chairman
For the Senate: Edward Martin, of Pennsylvania; C. Wayland
Brooks, of Illinois; Tom Connally, of Texas; Theodore Francis
Green, of Rhode Island.
For the House: Earl C. Michener, of Michigan; James E. Van
Zandt, of Pennsylvania; Bernard W. Kearney, of New York; Thomas
J. Lane, of Massachusetts.
the program for the joint session
Prelude-----------United States Marine Band
Orchestra (Maj. William F. Santelmann, leader)
Presiding officer-----------The Speaker Hon.
Joseph W. Martin, Jr.
Medlay of songs of the Spanish-American War period.
Presenting the colors.
Invocation-----------------Rev. James Shera
Montgomery, D. D., the Chaplain of the House of
Representatives.
Reading of joint resolution------------------The
Honorable Edward Martin, Chairman, Joint Committee on
Arrangements.
The national anthem of the Republic of
Cuba------------Miss Emma Otero
Address-----------------The President of the
Unites States
Response-----------------His Excellency
Guillermo Belt, Ambassador of Cuba.
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The national anthem of the United
States-----------------Miss Hollace Shaw, Columbia
Concerts
Benedition-----------------Very Rev. Ignatius
Smith, O. P., dean of School of Philosophy, Catholic
University.
Retiring of the colors.
The SPEAKER of the House of Representatives presided. . . .
invocation
Rev. James Shera Montgomery, D. D., the Chaplain of the House
of Representatives, offered the . . . invocation[.] . . .
reading of the joint resolution
The SPEAKER.(5) The Chair recognizes the Honorable
Edwin Martin, Senator from the State of Pennsylvania and chairman
of the Joint Committee on Arrangements.
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Senator MARTIN. Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, Mr. President pro
tempore, Mr. Ambassador, distinguished guests:
Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives
concurring), That in commemoration of the fiftieth anniversary
of the victory over Spain, resulting in the liberation of Cuba,
the two Houses of Congress shall assemble in the Hall of the
House of Representatives at 1 o'clock in the afternoon, on
Monday, April 19, 1948.
That the joint committee created by House Concurrent
Resolution 108, Eightieth Congress, is empowered to make
suitable arrangements for fitting and proper exercises for the
joint session of Congress herein authorized.
That invitations to attend the exercises be extended to the
President of the Untied States and the members of his Cabinet,
the Chief Justice and Associate Justices of the Supreme Court
of the United States, the Diplomatic Corps (through the
Secretary of State), the General of the Armies, the Chief of
Staff to the Commander in Chief, the Chief of Staff, United
States Army, the Chief of Naval Operations, the Chief of Staff,
United States Air Force, the Commandant of the Marine Corps,
and the Commandant of the Coast Guard, and such other persons
as the joint committee shall deem proper.
That the President of the United States is hereby invited
to address the American people at the joint session of the
Congress in commemoration of the fiftieth anniversary of the
victory over Spain.
medley of songs
The Marine Band Orchestra played a medley of songs.
presentation of the president of the united states
The SPEAKER. I have the honor to present the President of the
United States. [Applause, the Members rising.]
address by the president of the united states.
The PRESIDENT. Mr. Speaker, Mr. President pro tempore, Mr.
Ambassador, Mr. Chairman, Members of the Congress, and
distinguished guests, it is eminently fitting that we should
assemble here today to pay solemn tribute to the heroic champions
of human freedom who brought about the liberation of Cuba. The
commemoration of half a century of Cuban independence recalls the
valor of the Cuban patriots and American soldiers and sailors who
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gave liberally of their strength and their blood that Cuba might be
free. From that chapter in man's age-old struggle for freedom we
can draw inspiration for the hard tasks that confront us in our own
time. . . .
Let us avail ourselves of this occasion to refresh our faith in
freedom and to rededicate this Nation and ourselves to the
principles of liberty, justice, and peace. [Applause, the Members
rising.]
presentation of the ambassador of cuba
The SPEAKER. I have the honor to present His Excellency
Guillermo Belt, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of
Cuba. [Applause, the Members rising.]
address of response by the ambassador of cuba
His Excellency GUILLERMO BELT, Ambassador Extraordinary and
Plenipotentiary of Cuba. Mr. President, Mr. President pro tempore
of the Senate, Mr. Speaker, Members of the Congress, distinguished
guests, it is with 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 undying gratitude, the
warm affection, and the sincere friendship of my people for the
American people. [Applause.] . . .
the national anthem of the united states
Miss Hollace Shaw, accompanied by the Marine Band Orchestra,
sang the national anthem of the United States.
benediction
Very Rev. Ignatius Smith, O. P., dean of the school of
philosophy of the Catholic University, pronounced the . . .
benediction[.] . . .
retirement
The SPEAKER. The colors of the United States and the Republic
of Cuba will be retired. . . .
joint session dissolved
The SPEAKER. The purposes of the joint session having been
accomplished, the Chair declares the joint session of the two
Houses now dissolved.
Thereupon, at 12 o'clock and 40 minutes p. m., the joint
session of the two Houses was dissolved.
The Members of the Senate retired to their Chamber.
proceedings of joint session ordered printed
The SPEAKER. Without objection, the proceedings of the joint
session will be printed as part of the Record of the day.
There was no objection.
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CHAPTER 36
Ceremonies and Awards
Sec. 6. --Religious Observances
National Day of Reconciliation
Sec. 6.1 The House suspended the rules and agreed to an unreported
concurrent resolution (discharged from the Committee on House
Administration) authorizing use of the House Chamber for an
assembly of House and Senate
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Members and Chaplains to ``seek the blessings of
Providence.''(1)
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1. For other examples of ceremonies of a religious nature that have
been held in the Capitol Rotunda, see 147 Cong. Rec. 16761,
16762, 107th Cong. 1st Sess., Sept. 12, 2001 (H. Con. Res. 223,
permitting use of Capitol Rotunda for prayer vigil in memory of
those who lost their lives in the events of Sept. 11, 2001),
and 104 Cong. Rec. 4621, 4622, 104th Cong. 2d Sess., Mar. 13,
1996 (S. Con. Res. 45, authorizing use of Capitol Rotunda for
presentation of the Congressional Gold Medal to Reverend and
Mrs. Billy Graham). See also Sec. 6.2, infra.
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Parliamentarian's Note: The adoption of the following resolution is
a historical anomaly, as the House has traditionally shunted ceremonies
of a religious nature from the Chamber itself.(2)
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2. On Nov. 19, 1804, the House adopted the following resolution:
``That, in future, no person shall be permitted to perform
divine service in the chamber occupied by the House of
Representatives, unless with the consent of the Speaker.'' H.
Jour., 8th Cong., p. 17. The House in 1828 ordered that the
Chamber should be used only for legislative business and
religious services on Sundays. 5 Hinds' Precedents Sec. 7270.
In 1880, the House adopted what is now Rule IV, which provides
that the ``Hall of the House shall be used only for the
legislative business of the House . . . except when the House
agrees to take part of any ceremonies therein.'' See Rule IV
clause 1, House Rules and Manual Sec. 677 (2007).
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On Oct. 23, 2001,(3) Mr. John T. Doolittle, of
California moved to suspend the rules and agree to a concurrent
resolution, as follows:
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Mr. DOOLITTLE. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and
agree to the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 184) providing for
a National Day of Reconciliation, as amended.
The Clerk read as follows:
H. Con. Res. 184
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That on a day of reconciliation selected jointly
by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the
President pro tempore of the Senate, and with the Chaplain of
the House of Representatives and the Chaplain of the Senate in
attendance--
(1) the two Houses of the Congress shall assemble in the
Hall of the House of Representatives at a time when the two
Houses are not in session; and
(2) during this assembly, the Members of the two Houses may
gather to humbly seek the blessings of Providence for
forgiveness, reconciliation, unity, and charity for all people
of the United States, thereby assisting the Nation to realize
its potential as the champion of hope, the vindicator of the
defenseless, and the guardian of freedom.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the rule, the gentleman
from California (Mr. Doolittle) will control 20 minutes.
The Chair recognizes the gentleman from California (Mr.
Doolittle).
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Mr. DOOLITTLE. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may
consume.
Mr. Speaker, this is a resolution that calls for the two Houses
of Congress to assemble in this Chamber at a time when the House
and the Senate are not in session and that during this assembly the
Members of the two Houses may gather to humbly seek the blessings
of Providence for forgiveness, reconciliation, unity, and charity
for all people of the United States, thereby assisting the Nation
to realize its potential as a champion of hope, the vindicator of
the defenseless, and the guardian of freedom. . . .
Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he may consume to the
gentleman from Texas (Mr. DeLay), the author of the resolution.
Mr. [Tom] DeLAY. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for
yielding me time; and I thank my good friend from California for
bringing this resolution to the floor. This is a resolution that is
coauthored by me and the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Hall). . . .
We have heard suggestions that other spaces within the Capitol
would be more fitting and appropriate venues than the House
Chamber. I could not disagree more strongly. Please let me explain
why.
Our House Chamber is the symbolic heart of American democracy.
It is right here that we do our work. It is here that decisions
bearing heavily on our destiny are decided. It is here that all
three branches of our government assemble during moments of great
national gravity. . . .
Members should also know that this resolution raises no
constitutional barriers. It has been vetted thoroughly and poses no
challenges to law.
To alleviate another concern, Members should know that we
intend the entire scope of the Day of Reconciliation to occur
without TV broadcast. Members should have no fear that this format
could breach their privacy. Privacy in worship will be respected by
this gathering because it will not be recorded. It is a chance for
America's leaders to approach God.
We know we have all fallen short of our potential. We know that
our Nation has also failed to achieve all that it could. Members
can take a firm step toward realizing those twin objectives by
supporting this resolution.
Remember, all we ask is that willing Members be permitted to
gather to humbly seek the blessings of Providence for forgiveness,
reconciliation, unity, and charity for all the people of the United
States, thereby assisting the Nation to realize its potential as
the champion of hope, the vindicator of the defenseless, and the
guardian of freedom.
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A national day of reconciliation will be good for each of us as
elected officials and men and women, but it will be even better for
America. It is time to come together, and I believe that this
resolution will be an immeasurable help in solidifying our country.
So, Mr. Speaker, for that reason I ask Members to support the
resolution.
Mr. DOOLITTLE. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to yield 5 minutes to
the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Hall).
Mr. [Tony P.] HALL of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman
for yielding me this time. . . .
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The fact that this is being done when we are not in session I
think is important. That means the cameras are not on us. That
means the press is not here. So we are not doing it for pious
reasons; we are doing it because we sincerely hope that Members
will come here on their own in a voluntary way and humbly ask God
for guidance and wisdom to do what we should be doing, not only as
representatives of this country in our districts, but, what do You
want us to do? . . .
I think this is what this resolution is all about. This is the
reason why I went in on it. The only stipulation I made with the
gentleman from Texas (Mr. DeLay) was that we do it privately, to
not do it in front of the TV cameras. We do not do it in public. We
do not do it to bring publicity to ourselves. That is the worst
kind of thing to do. I think this legislation addresses that.
For that reason, I support it and I hope the whole body
supports it. . . .
Mr. DOOLITTLE. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to yield 4\1/2\
minutes to the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. Blunt), the chief
deputy whip and a cosponsor of this resolution.
Mr. [Roy] BLUNT [of Missouri]. Mr. Speaker, I thank the
gentleman for yielding me this time. . . .
Our Nation has a strong background in faith and worship by
government officials. It is a background that other speakers,
including the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Hall), have already talked
about. George Washington established a day of thanksgiving and
prayer as the first President. Every President since President
Kennedy has said a prayer just outside the doors of this Chamber
before entering the House to give the State of the Union address.
The House Chaplain opens every session of Congress with a morning
prayer. Above the podium, Mr. Speaker, are engraved the words, ``In
God We Trust.'' During the Civil War, President Lincoln set aside
several days of national mourning and prayer. In the 1950s and in
the 1980s, Congress passed resolutions providing for national days
of prayer; and later, those resolutions became public laws. . . .
Mr. DOOLITTLE. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my
time.
The SPEAKER pro tempore.(4) Are there further
requests for time? If not the question is on the motion offered by
the gentleman from California (Mr. Doolittle) that the House
suspend the rules and agree to the concurrent resolution, H. Con.
Res. 184, as amended.
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The question was taken; and (two-thirds having voted in favor
thereof) the rules were suspended and the concurrent resolution, as
amended, was agreed to.
A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.
Sec. 6.2 The House, by unanimous consent, agreed to a Senate concurrent
resolution authorizing use of the Rotunda for an ``assembly'' of
House and Senate Members and Chaplains for a National Day of
Reconciliation to ``seek the blessings of
Providence.''(1)
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1. Parliamentarian's Note: The Senate balked at the idea of using the
House Chamber for this ceremony as put forward in the House
companion, H. Con. Res. 184. See Sec. 6.1, supra.
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On Nov. 16, 2001,(2) the following events occurred:
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PROVIDING FOR USE OF ROTUNDA OF CAPITOL FOR A NATIONAL DAY OF
RECONCILIATION
Mr. [Thomas] REYNOLDS [of New York]. Mr. Speaker, I ask
unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table the Senate
concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 83) providing for a National
Day of Reconciliation, and ask for its immediate consideration in
the House.
The Clerk read the title of the Senate concurrent resolution.
The SPEAKER pro tempore.(3) Is there objection to
the request of the gentleman from New York?
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4. No subsequent printings of the private ceremony that was held on
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The Clerk read the Senate concurrent resolution, as follows:
S. Con. Res. 83
Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring),
SECTION 1. USE OF ROTUNDA OF THE CAPITOL.
The rotunda of the Capitol is authorized to be used at any
time on November 27, 2001, or December 4, 2001, for a
National Day of Reconciliation where--
(1) the 2 Houses of Congress shall assemble in the rotunda
with the Chaplain of the House of Representatives and the
Chaplain of the Senate in attendance; and
(2) during this assembly, the Members of the 2 Houses may
gather to humbly seek the blessings of Providence for
forgiveness, reconciliation, unity, and charity for all
people of the United States, thereby assisting the Nation to
realize its potential as--
(A) the champion of hope;
(B) the vindicator of the defenseless; and
(C) the guardian of freedom.
SEC. 2. PHYSICAL PREPARATIONS FOR THE ASSEMBLY.
Physical preparations for the assembly shall be carried out
in accordance with such conditions as the Architect of the
Capitol may prescribe.
The Senate concurrent resolution was concurred in.
A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.
Easter
Sec. 6.3 Program of Easter Service held on the Capitol steps.
On Apr. 22, 1943,(1) Mr. Karl E. Mundt, of South Dakota,
addressed the House regarding the nonsectarian Easter service which was
to be held on Sunday, Apr. 25, 1943. This service, while not an
official function of the House, was announced in the House. The program
for that Easter service is included below, following Mr. Mundt's
remarks.
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Mr. MUNDT. Mr. Speaker, next Sunday morning, April 25, for the
first time in the history of this Government, an Easter morning
service will be held on the main steps of the Capitol. These
services are being sponsored by a committee of Senators and
Representatives and the Capitol Fellowship Forum. I take this
opportunity of inviting all Members of Congress and their families
who will be in town on Easter to
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join us in these services which are also open to the public. They
are to be strictly nonsectarian in character.
Through the cooperation of the Speaker, the wartime ban with
respect to holding large public gatherings on the Capitol Grounds
during this crisis has been modified for this occasion. The
services will begin at 8:30, and 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. We hope this
special service will help in its small way to demonstrate that what
has become of necessity, the wartime capital of the world is also
the best and most unselfish hope of all humanity that this conflict
will be followed by an era of peace, good will, and Christian
brotherly love.
I ask unanimous consent, to include the program with my
remarks.
The SPEAKER.(2) Is there objection?
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There was no objection.
Program
Easter Services
United States Capitol Steps, 8:30 Sunday morning, April. 25, 1943
(Congressman Karl E. Mundt, of South Dakota, presiding)
Musical prelude--------United States Navy
Band
Lt. Charles Brendler, director
America--------------Entire assembly
Invocation---Capt. John F. B. Carruthers,
C. S. M. F.
Chairman, Christian Commission
Statement of purpose---------George H.
Kendall
President, Capitol Fellowship Forum
A Toast to the Flag---------The Telephone
Glee Club
Robert Davidson, director; words by John Jay Daly
The American's Creed---------Entire assembly
Led by John Page, eldest son of the author of
the Creed
Address---------Capt. Robert D. Workman
Chief of Navy Chaplains
Boston Commandery (Carter)---------United
States Navy Band
Gloria in Excelsis (Mozart)-----------The
Telephone Glee Club
Benediction---------Glenn E. Wagner
President, Washington Bible Institute
The Star-Spangled Banner---------Entire
assembly
Musical postlude----------United States Navy
Band
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CHAPTER 36
Ceremonies and Awards
Sec. 7. --Pan American Day
Pan American Day is the day, annually designated in mid-April, when
the respective legislatures of the American republics express
solidarity and extend felicitations to one another. It was first
observed on Apr. 24, 1890, in conjunction with the formation of the Pan
American Union. The House discontinued these observances after
1973. -------------------
Resolutions to Designate Date
Sec. 7.1 A resolution designating a day for the celebration of Pan
American Day in the House was submitted from the floor and
considered by unanimous consent and was not introduced through the
hopper and referred to committee.
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On Mar. 5, 1969,(1) Mr. Dante B. Fascell, of Florida,
was recognized to submit a resolution from the floor designating the
date of a Pan American Day celebration.
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Mr. FASCELL. Mr. Speaker, I offer a resolution (H. Res. 295)
and ask unanimous consent for its immediate consideration.
The Clerk read the resolution, as follows:
H. Res. 295
Resolved, That the House of Representatives hereby
designates Monday, April 14, 1969, for the celebration of Pan-
American Day, on which day, after the reading of the Journal
remarks appropriate to such occasion may occur.
The SPEAKER.(2) Is there objection to the request of
the gentleman from Florida?
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There was no objection.
The resolution was agreed to.(3)
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3. See 115 Cong. Rec. 8883-91, 91st Cong. 1st Sess., Apr. 14, 1969,
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1966 Pan American Day
Sec. 7.2 A resolution providing for the celebration in the House of Pan
American Day was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
On Mar. 3, 1966,(1) a resolution designating a day for
the commemoration of Pan American Day was referred to committee, as
follows:
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1. 112 Cong. Rec. 4885-87, 89th Cong. 2d Sess.
Parliamentarian's Note: Resolutions setting a date for the
celebration of Pan American Day were normally called up by
unanimous consent, without reference to a committee. The
resolution was normally submitted and called up by the Chair,
Subcommittee on Inter-American Affairs, Committee on Foreign
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS
Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of committees were
delivered to the Clerk for printing and reference to the proper
calendar, as follows: . . .
By Mr. SELDEN:
H. Res. 754. Resolution designating Thursday, April 7,
1966, for the celebration of Pan American Day; to the Committee
on Foreign Affairs.
On Mar. 15, 1966,(2) the Speaker(3)
recognized Mr. Armistead I. Selden, of Alabama, for purposes of calling
up a resolution designating a day for commemoration of Pan American
Day:
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Mr. SELDEN. Mr. Speaker, I call up the House Resolution 754 and
ask unanimous consent for its immediate consideration.
The Clerk read the resolution, as follows:
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H. Res. 754
Resolved, That the House of Representatives hereby
designates Thursday, April 7, 1966, for the celebration of Pan-
American Day, on which day, after the reading of the Journal,
remarks appropriate to such occasion may occur.
The SPEAKER. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman
from Alabama?
There was no objection.
The resolution was agreed to.
A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.
Sec. 7.3 A resolution was adopted by the House on Pan American Day.
On Apr. 7, 1966,(1) Pan American Day, the following
proceedings occurred in the House:
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ANNIVERSARY OF FOUNDING OF PAN AMERICAN UNION
The SPEAKER.(2) Pursuant to House Resolution 754,
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The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Alabama [Mr. Selden].
Mr. [Armistead I.] SELDEN [Jr., of Alabama]. Mr. Speaker, I
call up House Resolution 785 and ask unanimous consent for its
immediate consideration.
The Clerk read the resolution, as follows:
H. Res. 785
Whereas April 14, 1966, marks the seventy-sixth anniversary
of the Union of American Republics now known as the
Organization of American States; and
Whereas Congress has recognized that the historic,
economic, political, and geographic relationships among the
American Republics are unique and of special significance; and
Whereas the Organization of American States serves as an
institution for maintaining the peace and security of the
Western Hemisphere, for promoting economic progress and
improvements in the welfare and level of living of all the
peoples of the region, and for strengthening principles of
individual liberty, free institutions, and genuine independence
in the hemisphere; and
Whereas achievement of the goals expressed in the Charter
of the Organization of American States through inter-American
cooperation affords the most meaningful barrier to threats to
individual liberties and national independence emanating from
forces inimical to the principles and concepts held by the
American Republics; and
Whereas the American Republics are currently engaged in
seeking ways to fortify the inter-American system of
cooperation in order to consolidate the gains of the past and
to create dynamic and vigorous institutions to meet present and
future exigencies: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That in honor of the founding of the Pan American
Union, the House of Representatives of the United States
extends to the other Republics of the Western Hemisphere and to
the citizens of those Republics its most cordial greetings and
its fervent hope that the deliberations going forward during
this year will strengthen the inter-American system for the
years ahead.
The SPEAKER. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman
from Alabama?
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There was no objection.
The SPEAKER. The gentleman from Alabama [Mr. Selden] is
recognized for 1 hour.
Mr. SELDEN. Mr. Speaker, April 14 marks the 76th anniversary of
the establishment of the first concrete step in the formation of an
inter-American system of solidarity and cooperation, now known as
the Organization of American States.
It has become customary for the House of Representatives to
commemorate the anniversary of that most enduring of international
organizations. I have always believed that this annual tribute
should be more than mere ritual. Rather, it should be a time for
stocktaking.(3) . . .
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3. Parliamentarian's Note: In this case the resolution regarding the
commemoration of Pan American Day was introduced in advance of
the designated date and referred to the Committee on Foreign
Affairs. When the committee met to consider the resolution, it
approved the preamble and text by voice vote. The committee did
not, however, order the resolution reported to the House; thus,
when Rep. Selden, chairman of the Subcommittee on Inter-
American Affairs called up the resolution by unanimous consent,
he discharged the committee from further consideration. See Ch.
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CHAPTER 36
Ceremonies and Awards
Sec. 8. --Flag Day; Pause for Pledge Commemoration
The 14th day of June of each year is designated by statute as
``Flag Day.''(1) On June 2, 1949, the House agreed to House
Joint Resolution 170(2) which designated each June 14 as
Flag Day.
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2. See 95 Cong. Rec. 7166, 81st Cong. 1st
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Pause for the Pledge Commemoration
Sec. 8.1 Although clause 1, paragraph 3 of Rule XXIV(1)
requires the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag to be led immediately
after the Speaker's approval of the Journal each day, the House
may, by unanimous consent, permit a second Pledge of Allegiance at
a subsequent time.
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On June 14, 1995,(2) the following proceedings took
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PAUSE FOR THE PLEDGE
(Mr. CARDIN asked and was given permission to address the House
for 1 minute.)
Mr. [Benjamin L.] CARDIN [of Maryland].(3) Mr.
Speaker, I take this
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time, and at the permission of the Speaker, to lead the House in
the pledge of allegiance at this time of the day, and let me
explain why, if I might.
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3. Parliamentarian's Note: This recognition was granted to Rep.
Cardin, in whose district the National Anthem originated,
despite the fact that it was nearly 7:20 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, as you are well aware, today is Flag Day and this
week is National Flag Week. Each year the National Flag Day
Foundation, located in my district, participates in the Pause for
the Pledge at Fort McHenry, the birthplace of the Star Spangled
Banner at 7 o'clock in the evening on June 14th.
The National Flag Day Foundation encourages all Americans to
join in the 7 o'clock Pause for the Pledge and this grassroots
concept of national unity started in Baltimore in 1980. And I might
point out that Presidents have joined in this pause.
Due to the voting of the House today, I am unable to be at Fort
McHenry to participate in the ceremony. Therefore, I would request
that the Members of the House join me and their fellow citizens in
a Pause for the Pledge. If I could ask everyone to please rise and
to face the flag. -------------------
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The CHAIRMAN.(4) Without objection, the gentleman
from Maryland [Mr. Cardin] will lead the House in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the flag on this very special occasion.
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There was no objection.
Mr. Cardin led the Pledge of Allegiance as follows:
I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of
America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under
God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
Recess to Observe Flag Day
Sec. 8.2 The Speaker was authorized to declare a recess for Flag Day so
that the House might observe Flag Day with appropriate ceremonies.
On May 25, 1967,(1) the Speaker appointed an informal
committee to make arrangements for an appropriate Flag Day program. The
proceedings occurred as follows:
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FLAG DAY -- AUTHORITY FOR SPEAKER TO DECLARE A RECESS ON JUNE
14, 1967
Mr. [Carl] ALBERT [of Oklahoma]. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous
consent to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend
my remarks.
The SPEAKER.(2) Is there objection to the request of
the gentleman from Oklahoma?
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There was no objection.
Mr. ALBERT. Mr. Speaker, June 14 will mark the 190th
anniversary of Flag Day. On Saturday, June 14, 1777, the
Continental Congress adopted a resolution providing:
That the flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen
stripes, alternate red and white: That the Union be thirteen
stars, white in a blue field, representing a new
constellation.(3)
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During the ensuing 189 years, that blue field has been
buttressed by 37 additional stars and the American flag has truly
become the symbol of liberty.
During the war-torn year of 1917, President Wilson issued the
first Presidential proclamation calling upon the entire Nation to
hold appropriate ceremonies on June 14 to honor our flag. For many
years our now deceased colleague, Louis C. Rabaut, provided the
inspiration and impetus for Flag Day ceremonies in this Chamber.
In these troubled days, I believe it important that this House,
on June 14, should again give honor to our stars and stripes and to
the principles our flag represents.
Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that it may be in order at
any time on Wednesday, June 14, 1967, for the Speaker to declare a
recess for the purpose of observing and commemorating Flag Day in
such manner as the Speaker may deem appropriate and proper.
Mr. [M. G. (Gene)] SNYDER [of Kentucky]. Mr. Speaker, will the
gentleman yield to me?
Mr. ALBERT. I yield to the gentleman.
Mr. SNYDER. I appreciate the comments of the distinguished
gentleman, and I hope the gentleman will not think it is
presumptuous on my part to suggest to the leadership that a very
appropriate action on the part of the House on that day might be
the passage of one of the antiflag-desecration bills now pending
before Congress.
Mr. ALBERT. I thank the gentleman for his suggestion, and I
suggest that he take it up with the appropriate committee.
The SPEAKER. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman
from Oklahoma [Mr. Albert]?
There was no objection.
The SPEAKER. The Chair may state for the information of the
Members of the House that after consultation with the distinguished
minority leader the Chair has informally designated the following
Members to constitute a committee to make the necessary
arrangements for appropriate exercises in accordance with the
unanimous consent agreement just adopted:
The gentleman from Texas [Mr. Brooks], the gentleman from
Alabama [Mr. Nichols], the gentleman from Indiana [Mr. Roudebush],
and the gentleman from Missouri [Mr. Hall].
On June 12, 1967,(4) a display of historical American
flags in Statuary Hall, arranged in connection with the observance of
Flag Day by the House, was brought to the attention of the House by the
chairman of the informal committee to plan ceremonies appropriate to
the occasion. The proceedings were as follows:
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DISPLAY IN STATUARY HALL OF HISTORICAL AMERICAN FLAGS
Mr. [Jack] BROOKS [of Texas]. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous
consent to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend
my remarks.
The SPEAKER. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman
from Texas?
There was no objection.
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Mr. Speaker, in conjunction with the celebration of Flag Week,
we have on display in Statuary Hall a grouping of historical
American flags. The 46 flags which are now on display have been
brought here through the courtesy of our colleague, George A.
Goodling, of Pennsylvania.
These flags trace the history of our Nation from 1600 to the
present. They include all of our official flags, numerous flags of
liberty which appeared in our country before the Revolution, and
also some original Army and Navy standards. The Hanover, Pa.,
Historical Society Patriotic Order of the Sons of America prepared
and planned the exhibit. Mr. Wilford C. Clausen, of Hanover,
established the grouping.
I urge all my colleagues to take the opportunity to visit this
interesting exhibit which is part of our effort to honor our flag.
Flag Day on Saturday; Mid-week Observance
Sec. 8.3 Where Flag Day fell on a Saturday, the House designated the
preceding Thursday as the date for its observance.
On May 28, 1969,(1) the Speaker (2) was
authorized to declare a recess, subject to the call of the Chair, for
the purpose of commemorating Flag Day in the House Chamber:
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the ceremonies.
2. John W. McCormack (MA).
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FLAG DAY CEREMONIES
(Mr. ALBERT asked and was given permission to address the House
for 1 minute.)
Mr. [Carl] ALBERT [of Oklahoma]. Mr. Speaker, the 192d
anniversary of Flag Day will be celebrated on Saturday, June 14,
1969. . . .
Mr. Speaker, because I believe it important that the House of
Representatives continue this tradition, to again give honor to our
Stars and Stripes and to the principles which our flag symbolizes,
I ask unanimous consent that it may be in order at any time on
Thursday, June 12, 1969, for the Speaker to declare a recess for
the purpose of observing and commemorating Flag Day in such manner
as the Speaker may deem appropriate.
The SPEAKER. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman
from Oklahoma?
There was no objection.
The SPEAKER. The Chair may state for the information of the
Members of the House that after consultation with the distinguished
minority leader the Chair has informally designated the following
Members to constitute a committee to make the necessary
arrangements for appropriate ceremonies in accordance with the
unanimous-consent agreement just adopted: The gentleman from Texas,
Mr. Brooks; the gentleman from Alabama, Mr. Nichols; the gentleman
from Indiana, Mr. Roudebush; and the gentleman from Missouri, Mr.
Hall.
Flag Day Ceremonies
Sec. 8.4 The House stood in recess to commemorate Flag Day.
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On June 12, 1969,(1) the House conducted ceremonies to
honor the flag. Following the ceremonies on the floor of the House, the
Speaker expressed thanks, on behalf of all Members of the House, to the
ad hoc committee which made the arrangements for the celebration. The
Majority Leader obtained permission for the printing in the Record of
ceremonies held during the recess and for all Members to revise and
extend remarks on Flag Day.
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FLAG DAY
During the recess the following proceedings took place in honor
of the United States Flag, the Speaker of the House of
Representatives presiding:
Flag Day of U.S. House of Representatives, June 12, 1969
The United States Marine Band, directed by First Lieutenant
Jack T. Kline, and the United States Air Force ``Singing
Sergeants,'' entered the door to the left of the Speaker and took
the positions assigned to them.
The honored guests, officers, and men of the First Cavalry
Division (Airmobile), entered the door to the right of the Speaker
and took the positions assigned to them.
The Air Force ``Singing Sergeants,'' directed by Capt. Robert
B. Kuzminski, presented Prayer for our Country.
The Doorkeeper (Honorable William M. Miller) announced The Flag
of the United States.
[Applause, the Members rising.]
The Marine Band played The Stars and Stripes Forever.
The Flag was carried into the Chamber by Colorbearer and a
guard from each of the branches of the Armed Forces[.] . . .
The Color Guard saluted the Speaker, faced about, and saluted
the House.
The Flag was posted and the Members were seated.
Mr. [Jack] BROOKS of Texas, accompanied by the Honorable W. Pat
Jennings, Clerk of the House of Representatives, took his place at
the Speaker's rostrum.
The SPEAKER.(2) The Chair recognizes the
distinguished gentleman from Texas, Mr. Brooks.
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Mr. BROOKS. Mr. Speaker, the distinguished gentleman from
Missouri, Mr. Hall, will now lead the Members and our guests in the
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The Honorable Durward Hall led the Members and guests in the
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Mr. BROOKS. Mr. Speaker, at this time I would like to express
my appreciation to the other members of your Flag Day Committee,
the Honorable Bill Nichols of Alabama, the Honorable Durward Hall
of Missouri, and the Honorable Richard Roudebush of Indiana, for
their hard work and dedicated efforts. . . .
Mr. BROOKS. Mr. Speaker, Flag Day, 1969, is a day for all
Americans to reaffirm their commitment to the principles of
democracy, liberty, and human dignity. . . .
May our Flag continue to strike a responsive chord in the
hearts of free
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men everywhere and offer hope, opportunity and promise to those who
strive for the highest goals.
[Applause.]
Mr. BROOKS. The Members and guests will please rise to join
with the ``Singing Sergeants,'' accompanied by the Marine Band, in
singing the National Anthem. Will everyone please remain standing
while the Color are retired from the Chamber?
The Members rose and sang The National Anthem, accompanied by
the Marine Band and the Air Force ``Singing Sergeants.''
The Colors were retired from the Chamber, the Marine Band
playing The National Emblem March.
The Air Force ``Singing Sergeants'' retired from the Chamber,
the Marine Band playing the Armed Forces Medley.
The Marine Band retired from the Chamber. . . .
At 12 o'clock and 32 minutes p.m., the proceedings in honor of
the United States Flag were
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AFTER RECESS
The recess having expired, the House was called to order by the
Speaker at 12 o'clock and 33 minutes p.m.
The SPEAKER. The Chair, on behalf of the House, desires to
express our thanks to the chairman and the members of the committee
for arranging, preparing and conducting the splendid exercises
today, and also to express the thanks of the House to all who
participated in the exercises. . .
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PERMISSION TO PRINT PROCEEDINGS HAD DURING THE RECESS
Mr. ALBERT. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the
proceedings had during the recess be printed in the Record.
The SPEAKER. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman
from Oklahoma?
There was no objection.
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CHAPTER 36
Ceremonies and Awards
Sec. 9. --Presidential
The following represent a sampling of commemorative occasions for
an anniversary of a Presidential birth,(1)
death,(2) inauguration,(3) or memorial
dedication.(4)
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1. See Sec. Sec. 9.1, 9.3, 9.4, 9.8, infra.
2. See Sec. 9.2, infra. For observances related to the death of
Presidents in office, see also 5 Hinds' Precedents
Sec. Sec. 7176-7180, 8 Cannon's Precedents Sec. 3575. See also
Ch. 38, infra.
3. See Sec. Sec. 9.5-9.7, infra.
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Sec. 9.1 By unanimous consent, the Speaker was authorized to declare
recesses for the purpose of a joint meeting to commemorate the
100th anniversary of President Eisenhower's birth.
On Mar. 22, 1990,(1) the following proceedings occurred
in the House:
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PERMISSION FOR THE SPEAKER TO DECLARE RECESSES AT ANY TIME ON
TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 1990
Mr. [Richard A.] GEPHARDT [of Missouri]. Mr. Speaker, I ask
unanimous consent that it may be in order for the Speaker to
declare recesses at any time on Tuesday, March 27, 1990, for the
purpose of a joint meeting to commemorate the 100th anniversary of
the birth of Dwight D. Eisenhower.
The SPEAKER pro tempore.(2) Is there objection to
the request of the gentleman from Missouri?
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There was no objection.
On Mar. 27, 1990,(3) during the recess, the following
proceedings took place during the joint meeting to commemorate the
anniversary of 100th anniversary of President Eisenhower's birth:
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RECESS
The SPEAKER.(4) Pursuant to the order of the House
of Thursday, March 22, 1990, the House will stand in recess subject
to the call of the Chair.
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The House is now in recess.
Accordingly (at 9 o'clock and 1 minute a.m.), the House stood
in recess subject to the call of the
Chair. -------------------
JOINT MEETING OF THE 101ST CONGRESS IN COMMEMORATION OF THE
100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH OF DWIGHT DAVID EISENHOWER
During the recess the following proceedings took place in honor
of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Dwight David Eisenhower,
the Speaker of the House of Representatives presiding.
The Doorkeeper, the Honorable James T. Molloy, announced the
Members of the U.S. Senate, preceded by the President pro tempore
(Mr. [David] PRYOR [of Arkansas]), who entered the Hall of the
House of Representatives, taking the seats reserved for them.
The SPEAKER. In accordance with the provisions of Senate Joint
Resolution 237, the joint meeting to commemorate the 100th
anniversary of the birth of Dwight D. Eisenhower will come to
order. . . .
The Chaplain of the U.S. House of Representatives, Rev. James
David Ford, D.D., delivered the . . . invocation[.] . . .
The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the Honorable Bob Dole of
Kansas, Republican leader of the Senate and Chairman of the Dwight
David Eisenhower Centennial Commission.
Senator DOLE. Good morning. On behalf of the National
Eisenhower Centennial Commission, it is my privilege to welcome you
to ceremonies honoring a great American hero--who just happens to
be the favorite son of Kansans everywhere. Throughout this
centennial year, Dwight Eisenhower is being recalled as a
historical giant--the architect of Operations Overlord and the
statesman behind Atoms for Peace. But for the millions the world
over who ``still like Ike,'' he remains a reassuring symbol of the
extraordinary qualities that lie within seemingly ordinary people.
. . .
The SPEAKER. We are honored to have today members of the
Eisenhower
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family, the general's son, John Eisenhower, his grandson, David
Eisenhower, and his granddaughters, Barbara Ann Eisenhower, Susan
Eisenhower, and Mary Jane Atwater, together with numerous great-
grandchildren.
Will they please rise and be acknowledged?
[Applause.]
We are also honored to have with us today many members of the
Eisenhower administration and associates of the late President.
Will they kindly rise and be recognized. . . .
The Chair now recognizes Walter Cronkite, distinguished
television journalist, who conducted numerous interviews with the
late President Eisenhower. . . .
The SPEAKER. Among those who served in the Eisenhower
administration who are present today, the Chair would like to
recognize the presence of the former Chief Justice of the United
States, Warren Burger, the former Attorney General of the United
States, Herbert Brownell, and the former Secretary of State,
Secretary Rogers.
[Applause.]
The Chair recognizes Mr. Winston S. Churchill, Member of
Parliament, and grandson of the late Sir Winston Churchill, former
Prime Minister of Great Britain. . . .
The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from the 19th
District of Pennsylvania, the Honorable William F. Goodling, whose
district is the site of the Eisenhower farm, and late President's
retirement home, and now a historic landmark. . . .
The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from the First
District of Kansas, the Honorable Pat Roberts, in whose district is
Abilene, the childhood home of the late President Eisenhower and
site of the Dwight David Eisenhower Center. . . .
The SPEAKER. The benediction will be given by the Reverend
Edward L.R. Elson, former Chaplain of the U.S. Senate.
The former Chaplain of the Senate, the Reverend Edward L.R.
Elson, offered the . . . benediction[.] . . .
The SPEAKER. Members and guests will remain standing for the
retirement of colors.
The colors were retired from the Chamber.
The SPEAKER. Members and guests, please remain standing and
join in singing ``God Bless America.''
The U.S. Army Band and the U.S. Military Academy Glee Club
rendered ``God Bless America.''
The SPEAKER. At this time the Members of the Senate will
retire.
The Members of the Senate retired from the Chamber.
The SPEAKER. The purposes for the joint meeting having been
fulfilled, the joint meeting is dissolved, and the House will
remain in recess until 1 p.m.
The honored guests retired from the Chamber.
At 11 o'clock and 43 minutes a.m., the proceedings in
commemoration of the centennial of President Dwight D. Eisenhower
were concluded.
John F. Kennedy
Sec. 9.2 Consideration under suspension of the rules of a concurrent
resolution authorizing a civic group to use the
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Capitol Rotunda to honor President Kennedy as the founder of the
Peace Corps on the 25th anniversary of his death.
On Oct. 3, 1988,(1) the following proceedings took
place:
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Cong. Rec. 32198, 98th Cong. 1st Sess., Nov. 10, 1983 (H. Con.
Res. 214, authorizing use of the Rotunda to commemorate the
20th anniversary of the death of President Kennedy).
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Ms. [Mary Rose] OAKAR [of Ohio]. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend
the rules and concur in the Senate concurrent resolution (S. Con.
Res. 137) to provide the use of the rotunda of the Capitol in honor
of John F. Kennedy.
The Clerk read as follows:
S. Con. Res. 137
Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives
concurring), That permission is conferred on the National
Council of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers to use the Rotunda
of the Capitol, from 12:00 noon, November 21, 1988, until 12:00
noon, November 22, 1988, for a vigil of readings from personal
Peace Corps Journals by Returned Peace Corps Volunteers in
honor of John F. Kennedy, the founder of the Peace Corps, on
the 25th anniversary of his death.
The SPEAKER pro tempore.(2) Pursuant to the rule, a
second is not required on this motion.
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Harry S Truman
Sec. 9.3 The Speaker pro tempore, on behalf of the Speaker, announced
the designation of a day certain for a joint meeting to commemorate
the 100th anniversary of the birth of Harry S Truman pursuant to a
concurrent resolution authorizing the Speaker to make such a
designation.
On Apr. 26, 1984,(1) the following proceedings occurred
in the House:
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AUTHORIZING THE SPEAKER TO DECLARE A RECESS ON TUESDAY, MAY 8,
1984, FOR JOINT MEETING TO COMMEMORATE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE
BIRTH OF HARRY S. TRUMAN
Mr. [THOMAS S.] FOLEY [of Washington]. Mr. Speaker, I ask
unanimous consent that it may be in order for the Speaker to
declare a recess subject to the call of the Chair on Tuesday, May
8, 1984, for the purpose of a joint meeting to commemorate the
100th anniversary of the birth of Harry S. Truman.
The SPEAKER pro tempore.(2) Is there objection to
the request of the gentleman from Washington?
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2. George E. Brown, Jr. (CA).
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There was no objection.
On May 8, 1984,(3) the following proceedings then
occurred:
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THE JOURNAL
The SPEAKER.(4) The Chair has examined the Journal
of the last day's proceedings and announces to the House his
approval thereof.
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4. Thomas P. O'Neill, Jr. (MA).
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Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands
approved. -------------------
RECESS
The SPEAKER. Pursuant to the order of the House of April 26,
1984, the Chair declares the House in recess until 10:05 a.m.
Accordingly (at 9 o'clock and 2 minutes a.m.), the House stood
in recess until 10:05
a.m. -------------------
{time} 1000
JOINT MEETING OF THE HOUSE AND SENATE HELD PURSUANT TO THE
PROVISIONS OF HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 126 IN COMMEMORATION
OF THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH OF HARRY S. TRUMAN
During the recess the following proceedings took place in honor
of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Harry S. Truman, the
Speaker of the House presiding.
The U.S. Army Band and Chorus (Pershing's Own), under the
direction of Col. Eugene W. Allen, leader and commander, entered
the door to the left of the Speaker, took the positions assigned to
them, and presented a prelude concert.
The honored guests, Margaret Truman Daniel, E. Clifton Daniel,
and their four sons, Clifton, William, Harrison, and Thomas entered
the door to the right of the Speaker, and took the positions
assigned to them.
The Doorkeeper, the Honorable James T. Malloy, announced the
President pro tempore (Mr. Thurmond) and the Members of the U.S.
Senate, who entered the Hall of the House of Representatives, the
President pro tempore taking the chair at the right of the Speaker,
and the Members of the Senate the seats reserved for them.
The Doorkeeper announced the Cabinet of the President of the
United States.
The members of the Cabinet of the United States entered the
Hall of the House of Representatives and took the seats reserved
for them in front of the Speaker's rostrum.
The SPEAKER. In accordance with House Concurrent Resolution
126, the joint meeting to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the
birth of Harry S. Truman will come to order.
The Doorkeeper will announce the colors.
The Doorkeeper announced the colors of the United States.
The SPEAKER. The Members will rise.
The Members rose, and the colors were carried to the Chamber by
the Joint Armed Forces Color Guard.
The National Anthem was presented by the U.S. Army Band and
Chorus.
The Color Guard saluted the Speaker, faced about, and saluted
the House.
The SPEAKER. The invocation will be given by the Reverend James
David Ford, Chaplain of the House of Representatives.
The Chaplain, Rev. James David Ford, D.D., offered the . . .
invocation[.] . . .
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The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from the Fourth
District of Missouri, the Honorable Ike Skelton, chairman of the
Joint Committee on Arrangements. . . .
The SPEAKER. We are honored to have with us today the Truman
family: In addition to Margaret Truman Daniel, E. Clifton Daniel,
and their four sons, Clifton, William, Harrison, and Thomas.
Will they kindly rise and be acknowledged?
[Applause.]
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The SPEAKER. We are also honored to have with us today many
associates and Cabinet members of the late President; the Honorable
John Snyder, Secretary of the Treasury; Mrs. Oscar Chapman, widow
of the Secretary of the Interior, the Honorable Charles Brannan,
Secretary of Agriculture; Gov. Averell Harriman, Secretary of
Commerce and Ambassador to Russia and Great Britain; the Honorable
Elmer Staats, Deputy Director of the Budget and Comptroller
General.
We also have many members of the late President's personal
staff: The Honorable David Stow; Gen. Donald Dawson, the Honorable
George Elsey; the Honorable Roger Tubby; and the Honorable Philip
Nash.
Will all of them please rise. [Applause.]
America had called upon Harry Truman's leadership as early as
1918 when he commanded Battery D of the 129th Field Artillery in
France during the First World War.
The U.S. Army Band and Chorus will pay tribute to Captain
Truman's military service with a medley of World War I songs, the
``Over There Fantasie.''
(The ``Over There Fantasie'' was presented by the U.S. Army
Band and Chorus.)
The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from the Fifth
District of Missouri, the Honorable Alan Wheat, who currently
represents the hometown of the late President Truman. . . .
{time} 1120
The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the daughter of the late
President Truman, Margaret Truman Daniel.
[Applause.] . . .
The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the Honorable Mark Hatfield,
a Senator from Oregon, vice chairman of the Joint Committee on
Arrangements.
[Applause.] . . .
The U.S. Army Chorus reentered the Chamber, and the colors were
brought to the well of the House.
The SPEAKER. The benediction will be given by Rev. Richard C.
Halverson, Chaplain of the Senate.
The Chaplain of the Senate, the Reverend Richard C. Halverson,
D.D., LL.D., offered the . . . benediction[.] . . .
The U.S. Army Chorus, accompanied by the Members and guests,
rendered ``God Bless America,'' and the colors were retired by the
Joint Armed Forces Color Guard.
The SPEAKER. On behalf of the Congress, the Chair would like to
particularly thank, and the Congress appreciates, the chairman, Ike
Skelton, for the beautiful job that he has done,
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and the Chair thanks all who have participated.
The Chair declares the joint meeting dissolved.
The House will continue in recess until the hour of 1 o'clock.
The honored guests, the Members of the U.S. Senate, and the
members of the President's Cabinet retired from the Chamber.
At 11 o'clock and 40 minutes a.m., the proceedings in
commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Harry S.
Truman were concluded.
Centennial of Birth of Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Sec. 9.4 A joint meeting commemorated the 100th anniversary of the
birth of Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
On Jan. 25, 1982,(1) Speaker Thomas P. O'Neill, Jr., of
Massachusetts, announced that pursuant to the authority granted him in
House Concurrent Resolution 220, he would designate the date of Jan.
28, 1982, as the day for the joint meeting to commemorate the 100th
anniversary of the birth of Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
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On Jan. 28, 1982,(2) the Speaker declared the House in
recess subject to the call of the Chair. The following proceedings
occurred:
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Cong. Rec. 8056-58, 79th Cong. 2d Sess., July 1, 1946
(proceedings of joint session to hold memorial services in
honor of former President Roosevelt).
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RECESS
The SPEAKER. Pursuant to the order of the House of January 25,
1982, the Chair declares the House in recess subject to the call of
the Chair.
Accordingly (at 10 o'clock and 2 minutes a.m.), the House stood
in recess subject to the call of the
Chair. -------------------
JOINT MEETING OF THE 97TH CONGRESS IN COMMEMORATION OF THE
100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH OF FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT
During the recess the following proceedings took place in honor
of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Franklin Delano Roosevelt,
the Speaker of the House of Representatives presiding.
The U.S. Army Band (Pershing's Own), under the direction of
Col. Eugene W. Allen, leader and commander, entered the door to the
left of the Speaker, took the positions assigned to them, and
presented a prelude concert.
The honored guests, the Honorable James Roosevelt, Mr. Elliott
Roosevelt, Mrs. John Roosevelt, and grandchildren and great-
grandchildren of the late President Franklin Delano Roosevelt,
entered the door to the right of the Speaker and took the positions
assigned to them.
The Doorkeeper, Hon. James P. Molloy, announced the Vice
President
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and Members of the U.S. Senate, who entered the Hall of the House
of Representatives, the Vice President taking the chair at the
right of the Speaker, and the Members of the Senate the seats
reserved for them.
The Doorkeeper announced the ambassadors, ministers, and
charges d'affaires of foreign governments.
The ambassadors, ministers, and charges d'affaires of foreign
governments entered the Hall of the House of Representatives and
took the seats reserved for them.
The Doorkeeper announced the Cabinet of the President of the
United States.
The members of the Cabinet of the President of the United
States entered the Hall of the House of Representatives and took
the seats reserved for them in front of the Speaker's rostrum.
The SPEAKER. In accordance with House Concurrent Resolution
220, the joint meeting to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the
birth of Franklin Delano Roosevelt will come to order. . . .
The SPEAKER. In closing, please remain standing and join the
Midshipmen Glee Club in singing ``God Bless America.''
The U.S. Naval Academy Midshipmen Glee Club, accompanied by the
Members and guests, rendered ``God Bless America.''
The SPEAKER. The Chair declares the joint meeting dissolved.
The honored guests, the members of the President's Cabinet, and
the ambassadors, ministers, and charges d'affaires of foreign
governments retired from the Chamber.
At 12 o'clock and 28 minutes p.m., the proceedings in
commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Franklin
Delano Roosevelt were concluded. . .
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PRINTING OF PROCEEDINGS HAD DURING RECESS
Mr. [Richard] BOLLING [of Missouri]. Mr. Speaker, I ask
unanimous consent that the proceedings had during the recess be
printed in the Record.
The SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE.(3) Is there objection to
the request from the gentleman from Missouri?
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Anniversary of Theodore Roosevelt's Inauguration
Sec. 9.5 Form of unanimous-consent request providing a one-hour period
as the first order of business for the purpose of paying tributes
to the memory of Theodore Roosevelt on the 53d anniversary of his
inauguration as President.
On Feb. 26, 1958,(1) a unanimous-consent request was
offered for time to be set aside on Mar. 4, 1958,(2) or a
tribute to the memory of the late Theodore Roosevelt on the 53d
anniversary of his inauguration.
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1. 104 Cong. Rec. 2926, 85th Cong. 2d Sess.
2. Id. at pp. 3388-92.
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Mr. [Leo W.] O'BRIEN of New York. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous
consent
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that on Tuesday, March 4, immediately after the reading of the
Journal, 1 hour be reserved for tributes to the memory of the late
Theodore Roosevelt, whose 53d inauguration anniversary will be
observed on that date.
The SPEAKER.(3) Is there objection to the request of
the gentleman from New York?
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Lincoln Inaugural
Sec. 9.6 A ceremony commemorating the 100th anniversary of Lincoln's
second inauguration was held on the East Front of the Capitol.
On Mar. 4, 1965,(1) Mr. Melvin Price, of Illinois, made
the following announcement regarding the noontime ceremonies to
commemorate the centennial of the second inauguration of President
Lincoln:
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1. 111 Cong. Rec. 4206, 4240-45, 89th Cong. 1st Sess. See also 105
Cong. Rec. 1209, 1210, 86th Cong. 1st Sess., Jan. 27, 1959 (H.
Con. Res. 57, providing for arrangements to be made for a joint
meeting celebrating the 150th birthday of Abraham Lincoln).
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COMMEMORATION OF THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE 2D INAUGURATION
OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN
Mr. PRICE. I ask unanimous consent to address the House for 1
minute.
The SPEAKER.(2) Is there objection to the request of
the gentleman from Illinois?
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There was no objection.
Mr. PRICE. Mr. Speaker, as the majority leader stated, at noon
ceremonies will begin in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of
the 2d inauguration of Abraham Lincoln. I hope all Members will
have the opportunity to attend that ceremony at the east front of
the Capitol. I urge the Members to encourage their office force to
attend this ceremony. Not only are the Members of Congress invited
to attend the ceremony, but the public as
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PROCEEDINGS IN CONNECTION WITH THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE 2D
INAUGURATION OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN
Mr. PRICE. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the
proceedings in connection with the commemoration of the 100th
anniversary of the 2d inauguration of Abraham Lincoln be printed in
full in the body of the Record.
The SPEAKER. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman
from Illinois?
Mr. [Leslie C.] ARENDS [of Illinois]. Mr. Speaker, reserving
the right to object, will the membership of the House attend the
ceremonies or are we going as individuals?
The SPEAKER. The Chair would say that the Members will attend
individually.
Mr. ARENDS. I thank the Speaker.
The SPEAKER. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman
from Illinois?
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ANNOUNCEMENT
The SPEAKER. As the Members of the House know, shortly the
ceremony in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the 2d
inauguration of Abraham Lincoln will take place on the east front
steps of the Capitol. As the House is about to adjourn, Members may
attend the exercises individually and of course, all Members are
invited to attend. . .
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ADJOURNMENT
Mr. [Gillis W.] LONG of Louisiana. Mr. Speaker, I move that the
House do now adjourn.
The motion was agreed to; accordingly (at 11 o'clock and 33
minutes a.m.), the House adjourned until tomorrow, Friday, March 5,
1965, at 12 o'clock
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COMMEMORATION CEREMONY OF THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE 2D
INAUGURATION OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN, 1865-1965, MARCH 4, 1965, ON
THE EAST FRONT OF THE CAPITOL, CITY OF WASHINGTON, HON. MELVIN
PRICE, CHAIRMAN
Mr. PRICE. Ladies and gentlemen, that was, as always, an
excellent and an appropriate performance by the U.S. Marine Band,
under the conductorship of Lt. Col. Albert F. Schoepper. We will
now open this part of the program commemorating the second
inauguration of President Abraham Lincoln, 100 years ago, with the
invocation by the Reverend Bernard Braskamp, Chaplain of the House
of Representatives.
invocation by dr. bernard braskamp, chaplain of the house of
representatives
Psalm 112: 6: The righteous shall be in everlasting
remembrance. . . .
Mr. PRICE. Ladies and gentlemen, the commemoration is
ended.(3)
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3. The ceremony included a reenactment of Abraham Lincoln's
inauguration by actors.
For instances in which the Gettysburg Address was read by
Members of Congress on the anniversary of the original address,
see 91 Cong. Rec. 10808, 79th Cong. 1st Sess., Nov. 19, 1945,
and 87 Cong. Rec. 9007, 77th Cong. 1st Sess., Nov. 19, 1941.
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Sec. 9.7 A joint resolution which provided for a ceremony to
commemorate the 100th anniversary of Lincoln's second inaugural.
On June 23, 1964,(1) Mr. Ray J. Madden, of Indiana,
offered, by unanimous consent, a joint resolution regarding the 100th
anniversary of Lincoln's second inaugural.
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Mr. MADDEN. Mr. Speaker, by direction of the Committee on
Rules, I ask unanimous consent for the immediate consideration of
House Joint Resolution 925, which would create a joint committee to
commemorate the 100th
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anniversary of the second inaugural of Abraham Lincoln.
The Clerk read the House joint resolution, as follows:
Whereas March 4, 1965, will be the one hundredth
anniversary of the second inauguration of Abraham Lincoln as
President of the United States; and
Whereas President Lincoln in his inaugural address looked
to the end of a great fratricidal struggle and spoke, ``with
malice toward none and charity for all,'' of ``a just and
lasting peace among ourselves and with all nations''; and
Whereas, in the administration he had completed, Abraham
Lincoln had preserved the Union of the States, protected the
Constitution of the United States, and demonstrated to all men
everywhere the success of the American experiment in popular
government; and
Whereas the previous actions of the Congress in observing
the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the birth of this
unique American and the one hundredth anniversary of his first
inauguration as President had a vast and dramatic impact upon
the people of this Nation and throughout the world; and
Whereas these observances advanced the appreciation and
understanding of the history and heritage of this Nation; and
Whereas today a part of the aspirations which Abraham
Lincoln held for the people of the United States has been
achieved: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled, That on
Wednesday, March 4 next, the one hundredth anniversary of
Abraham Lincoln's second inauguration shall be commemorated by
such observance as may be determined by the committee on
arrangements in cooperation with the National Civil War
Centennial Commission, the Civil War Centennial Commission of
the District of Columbia, and the Lincoln Group of the District
of Columbia.
Immediately upon passage of this resolution, the President
of the Senate shall appoint four Members of the Senate and the
Speaker of the House shall appoint four Members of the House of
Representatives jointly to constitute a committee on
arrangements.
Immediately upon passage of this resolution and after the
Members of the Senate and House have been appointed, the
Speaker shall direct the committee on arrangements to meet and
select a chairman from one of their own group and such other
officers as will be appropriate and needed who will immediately
proceed to plan in cooperation with the National Civil War
Centennial Commission, the Civil War Centennial Commission of
the District of Columbia, and the Lincoln Group of the District
of Columbia, an appropriate ceremony, issue invitations to the
President of the United States, the Vice President of the
United States, Secretaries of departments, heads of independent
agencies, offices, and commissions, the Chief Justice and
Associate Justices of the Supreme Court, the diplomatic corps,
assistant heads of departments, Commissioners of the District
of Columbia, members of the Lincoln Group of the District of
Columbia, centennial commissions from the various States, Civil
War roundtables, State and local historical and patriotic
societies, and such other students and scholars in the field of
history as may have a special interest in the occasion,
organize a reenactment of Mr. Lincoln's first inauguration on
the eastern portico of the Capitol, select a speaker and other
participants, prepare and publish a program and submit a report
not later than June 1, 1965.
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The SPEAKER.(2) Is there objection to the request of
the gentleman from Indiana [Mr. Madden]?
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Mr. MADDEN. Mr. Speaker, this House joint resolution creates a
joint committee to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the second
inaugural of Abraham Lincoln. March 4, 1965, will be the 100th
anniversary of the second inauguration of the martyred President.
In 1960 a resolution commemorating the first anniversary was
enacted and the ceremony on March 4, 1961, extended to millions of
people throughout the United States a reminder of historical facts
concerning the great contribution Abraham Lincoln made to the
Nation and the world.
This resolution will set up another commemoration of his
accomplishments which will expand the appreciation and
understanding of the history and heritage of the Nation during the
period this great man was our leader.
There will be a special joint committee made up of four Members
from the Senate and four Members from the House, and they in turn
will select a chairman of the special committee to supervise this
historical occasion.
This celebration and ceremony will take place on the East
Portico of the Capitol on March 4, of next year.
Mr. Speaker, there are two technical and grammatical amendments
to be considered. I yield to the gentleman from Iowa [Mr.
Schwengel] to offer those amendments.
Mr. [Frederick D.] SCHWENGEL [of Iowa]. Mr. Speaker, I offer an
amendment.
The Clerk read as follows:
Page 2, line 10, strike out ``Immediately upon'' and insert
in lieu thereof ``Upon''.
Page 2, line 15, strike out ``Immediately upon'' and insert
in lieu thereof ``Upon''.
Page 3, strike out line 2 and insert in lieu thereof the
following: ``the committee on arrangements shall''.
The amendment was agreed to. . . .
Mr. MADDEN. Mr. Speaker, I move the previous question.
The previous question was ordered.
The joint resolution was ordered to be engrossed and read a
third time, and was read the third time, and passed.
A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.(3)
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3. Parliamentarian's Note: The Committee on Rules reported H.J. Res.
925 on Mar. 21, 1964 (H. Rept. No. 88-1421).
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Anniversary of Jefferson's Birth
Sec. 9.8 Thomas Jefferson's first inaugural address was read to the
House by a Member designated by the Speaker pursuant to a special
order.
On Apr. 14, 1948,(1) Mr. Carl Albert, of Oklahoma, was
recognized to read Jefferson's first inaugural address:
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The SPEAKER.(2) Pursuant to the order of the House
of Monday, April 12, 1948, the Chair appoints the gentleman from
Oklahoma [Mr. Albert]
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to read Jefferson's first inaugural address.
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2. Joseph W. Martin, Jr. (MA).
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The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Oklahoma [Mr. Albert].
Mr. Albert read Jefferson's first inaugural
address[.](3) . . .
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On Apr. 14, 1947,(4) Mr. John E. Rankin, of Mississippi,
was recognized to read Thomas Jefferson's first inaugural address:
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4. 93 Cong. Rec. 3347, 3348, 80th Cong. 1st Sess.
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The SPEAKER.(5) Pursuant to the order of the House,
the Chair recognizes the gentleman from Mississippi [Mr. Rankin] to
read Thomas Jefferson's first inaugural address.(6)
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5. Joseph W. Martin, Jr. (MA).
6. See 93 Cong. Rec. 3072, 80th Cong. 1st Sess., Apr. 2, 1947, where
unanimous consent was granted that Jefferson's first inaugural
address be read prior to the legislative program of Apr. 14,
1947, because Jefferson's birthday fell on Sunday, Apr. 13.
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Sec. 9.9 Instance where the House agreed to meet at 2:30 p.m. instead
of the usual noon meeting so that Members could attend dedication
exercises of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial.
On Apr. 10, 1943,(1) the following proceedings occurred
on the floor of the House:
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1. 89 Cong. Rec. 3258, 78th Cong. 1st Sess. Remarks pertinent to the
dedication of Jefferson Memorial were incorporated in the
Congressional Record by unanimous consent.
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hour of meeting, tuesday, april 13, 1943
Mr. [John W.] McCORMACK [of Massachusetts]. Mr. Speaker, I ask
unanimous consent that when the House adjourns on Monday next it
adjourn to meet on Tuesday, Apr. 13, 1943,(2) at 2:30
o'clock p. m. The reason for making this request is the dedication
to take place that day of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial.
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The SPEAKER.(3) Is there objection to the request of
the gentleman from Massachusetts?
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CHAPTER 36
Ceremonies and Awards
Sec. 10. Memorial Services
Following the death of a noted politician(1) or
jurist,(2) the House and the Senate may provide for memorial
services or commemorations in the Rotunda or elsewhere on the Capitol
grounds by concurrent resolutions. For a comprehensive discussion of
funeral services held in the House Chamber, see Ch. 38, infra. The
various marks of respect that the House observes upon the death of
Members of the House or of officers or officials of the House are also
covered in that chapter.
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1. See Sec. 12, infra.
2. See Sec. 11, infra.
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The House has also observed moments of silence to commemorate the
lives of soldiers, victims
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of national tragedies, or notable individuals.(3)
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Congress has memorialized the lives of fallen Capitol Police
officers,(4) victims of the Holocaust(5) and
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5. See Sec. 14, infra.
6. See Sec. 16, infra.
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CHAPTER 36
Ceremonies and Awards
Sec. 11. --Supreme Court Justices
The House has marked its respect for deceased justices of the
Supreme Court by holding memorial services in the Hall of the
House(1) and authorizing, by concurrent resolution, the use
of the catafalque(2) for the lying in state of Supreme Court
justices at the Supreme Court building.(3) The reader is
encouraged to consult Ch. 38, infra, for further information on the
deaths of Supreme Court Justices.
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1. See Sec. 11.2, infra.
2. The catafalque was originally constructed in 1865 to support the
casket of Abraham Lincoln while the President's body lay in
state in the Rotunda. It consists of a simple bier of rough
pine boards nailed together and covered with black cloth. For
many years the catafalque was kept below the House Crypt in a
small vaulted chamber called Washington's Tomb, which was
originally intended, but never used, as the burial place for
the first President. In 2008, the catafalque was put on public
display in the Capitol Visitors Center, where it currently
remains.
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Sec. 11.1 The House, by unanimous consent, considered and adopted a
concurrent resolution authorizing the Architect of the Capitol to
transfer the catafalque from the crypt of the Capitol to the
Supreme Court for use in memorial services for the late Honorable
William H. Rehnquist, Chief Justice of the United States.
On Sept. 6, 2005,(1) the following proceedings took
place:
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1. 151 Cong. Rec. 19569, 109th Cong. 1st Sess.
For other instances where the House authorized use of the
catafalque for Supreme Court Justices, see 145 Cong. Rec. 3946,
106th Cong. 1st Sess., Mar. 9, 1999 (H. Con. Res. 45, former
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, Harry A. Blackmun); 143
Cong. Rec. 15857, 15858, 105th Cong. 1st Sess., July 25, 1997
(H. Con. Res. 123, former Associate Justice of the Supreme
Court, William J. Brennan); 141 Cong. Rec. 17322, 104th Cong.
1st Sess., June 27, 1995 (S. Con. Res. 18, former Chief Justice
of the Supreme Court, Warren Burger); and 139 Cong. Rec. 1146,
103d Cong. 1st Sess., Jan. 26, 1993 (H. Con. Res. 23, former
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, Thurgood Marshall).
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Mr. [Tom] DeLAY [of Texas]. Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous
consent to take from the Speaker's table the Senate concurrent
resolution (S. Con. Res. 52) providing for the use of the
catafalque situated in the crypt beneath the Rotunda of the Capitol
in connection with memorial services to be conducted in the Supreme
Court Building for the late honorable William H. Rehnquist, Chief
Justice of the United States, and ask for its immediate
consideration in the House.
The Clerk read the title of the Senate concurrent resolution.
The SPEAKER pro tempore.(2) Is there objection to
the request of the gentleman from Texas?
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There was no objection.
The Clerk read the Senate concurrent resolution, as follows:
S. Con. Res. 52
Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives
concurring), That the Architect of the Capitol is authorized
and directed to transfer to the custody of the Supreme Court of
the United States the catafalque which is situated in the crypt
beneath the Rotunda of the Capitol so that such catafalque may
be used in the Supreme Court Building in connection with
services to be conducted there for the late honorable William
H. Rehnquist, Chief Justice of the United States.
The Senate concurrent resolution was concurred in.
A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.
Sec. 11.2 Form of a concurrent resolution providing for the holding of
memorial services for Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes.
On Mar. 7, 1935,(1) Mr. Allen E. Treadway, of
Massachusetts, sent to the desk a concurrent resolution and asked
unanimous consent for its immediate consideration:
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House Concurrent Resolution 15
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That for the purpose of holding memorial services in
honor of the late Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, the two Houses of
Congress shall assemble in the Hall of the House of Representatives
at a time to be fixed by the representatives of the Senate and
House of Representatives in charge thereof.
That a joint committee consisting of five Members of the House
of Representatives and five Members of the Senate shall be
appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the
President of the Senate, respectively, which is empowered to make
suitable arrangements for fitting and proper exercises for the
joint session of Congress herein authorized.
That invitations to attend the exercises be extended to the
President of the United States of America and the members of his
Cabinet, the Chief Justice and Associate Justices of the Supreme
Court of the United States, the Diplomatic Corps (through the
Secretary of State), the General of the Armies, the Chief of Staff
of the Army,
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the Chief of Naval Operations, the Major General Commandant of the
Marine Corps, and the Commandant of the Coast Guard, and such other
persons as the joint committee on arrangements shall deem proper.
That the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the United
States is hereby invited to address the American people at the
joint session of the Congress in commemoration of the life and
services of the late Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes.
The SPEAKER.(2) Is there objection to the present
consideration of the House concurrent resolution?
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There was no objection.
The House concurrent resolution was agreed to.
On motion by Mr. Treadway, a motion to reconsider the vote by
which the House concurrent resolution was agreed to was laid on the
table.
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CHAPTER 36
Ceremonies and Awards
Sec. 12. --Current and Former Members of the House and the Senate
The House has marked its respect for deceased current and former
Members of the House and the Senate in various ways,(1)
including by holding memorial services in the Rotunda(2) and
Statuary Hall(3) and by observing a moment of
silence.(4) Announcements of deaths in one-minute and
special-order speeches, adoption of resolutions of sympathy, and
resolutions providing for adjournment out of respect for a specified
Member, are addressed in Ch. 38, infra.
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1. See also 5 Hinds' Precedents Sec. Sec. 7107-7138; 8 Cannon's
Precedents Sec. Sec. 3560-3565.
2. See Sec. 12.3, infra.
3. See Sec. 12.2, infra.
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Sec. 12.1 The Speaker took the floor (by unanimous consent pending
operation of the previous question on passage of a bill) to
announce the death of a Member.
On Mar. 25, 1998,(1) the following proceedings took
place:
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The CHAIRMAN pro tempore (Mr. Snowbarger).(2) Are
there further amendments?
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2. Vincent Snowbarger (KS).
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There being no further amendments, under the rule the Committee
rises.
Accordingly, the Committee rose[.] . . .
The SPEAKER pro tempore.(3) Under the rule, the
previous question is ordered.
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Is a separate vote demanded on any amendment? If not, the Chair
will put them en gros.
The amendments were agreed to.
(Mr. GINGRICH asked and was given permission to speak out of
order.)
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announcement of passing of congressman steve schiff
Mr. [Newt] GINGRICH [of Georgia]. Mr. Speaker, I have the sad
duty to inform the House that earlier today, Steve Schiff, our
colleague, died in Albuquerque. All of my colleagues know he fought
a very, very long and very courageous struggle against cancer.
I had an opportunity to talk just a few minutes ago with his
wife, and the family is bearing up very, very well. His staff has
been wonderful in a very difficult situation for over a year, and
has done really courageous work in representing Steve and
representing the district.
Mr. Speaker, I would like to ask the House to join me in a
moment of silent prayer for Steve and his family, and then
afterwards I will comment further.
Amen.
Let me just say, that Mrs. Schiff indicated they will decide
later on this evening whether the funeral will be on Friday or on
Monday. Obviously, the House will suspend for the purposes of the
funeral, and we will invite Members who care to go, to go and join
the family at that time.
It is a very sad time for all of us, and I think that those of
us who knew Steve well knew the integrity, the decency, the love
for this country that he brought to the job of Representative, the
degree to which he gave all of us honor in the way in which he
served. And I know that all of my colleagues will want to reach out
in their own way to the Schiff family and to the people of New
Mexico and, in particular, as I said a minute ago, to the very fine
staff who has just truly done heroic work over the last year under
the most difficult possible circumstances.
I know that my colleagues will want to join in prayers for Mrs.
Schiff and for the immediate family. We will report more as we
learn more.
Mr. [Steny H.] HOYER [of Maryland]. Mr. Speaker, will the
gentleman yield?
Mr. GINGRICH. I yield to the gentleman from Maryland.
Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I know on this side of the aisle, we
join all of our colleagues on that side of the aisle. All of us, in
losing a colleague, share the sadness and share the concern for our
colleague's family.
Mr. Speaker, another one of our colleagues is grieving this day
as well, as many probably know. The family of the gentleman from
Maryland (Mr. Cardin) lost their son, 30 years of age, last night
and buried him this afternoon. So as we pray for our colleague and
for the Schiff family, if we could remember the Cardin family as
well, I know they would appreciate it. I thank the gentleman from
Georgia (Mr. Gingrich) for yielding.
Mr. GINGRICH. Mr. Speaker, reclaiming my time, I thank the
gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Hoyer) for briefing us and I thank the
House for its attention.
announcement by the speaker pro tempore
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair would announce that
following final passage of this bill, a resolution will be offered
by the gentleman from New Mexico (Mr. Skeen).
Sec. 12.2 Notification to Members of a memorial service for a
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deceased former Member of the House to be held in Statuary Hall.
On Apr. 24, 1991,(1) the following proceedings took
place:
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF MEMORIAL SERVICES FOR RICHARD BOLLING
Mr. [Alan] WHEAT [of Missouri]. Mr. Speaker, it is always a sad
occasion when a Member of this body dies, and this last Sunday one
of the most distinguished Members of this body passed away. Our
former colleague, Richard Bolling, who served in this House of
Representatives from 1948 until 1982, passed away this past Sunday.
Mr. Speaker, I want to notify my colleagues that there will be
two memorial services on his behalf. The first will be held this
afternoon at 4 o'clock p.m. in Statuary Hall in the Capitol of the
United States. The second memorial service will be held in his home
district this Friday afternoon, 1 o'clock, at the Unitarian Church
in Kansas City. Members of Congress, friends, family, and, of
course, the general public are all invited to attend.
Sec. 12.3 By unanimous consent, the House considered a concurrent
resolution permitting the remains of a sitting Member and former
Senator to lie in state in the Rotunda of the Capitol.
On May 31, 1989,(1) the following proceedings took
place:
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1. 135 Cong. Rec. 10416-18, 10430, 101st Cong. 1st Sess. See also Ch.
38 Appendix, infra.
Parliamentarian's Note: Mr. Pepper was the first sitting
House member since Thaddeus Stevens in 1868 to lie in state in
the Rotunda of the Capitol.
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Mr. [Thomas S.] FOLEY [of Washington]. Madam Speaker, I offer a
concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 139) permitting the remains of
the Honorable Claude Pepper, to lie in state in the Rotunda of the
Capitol in recognition of his distinguished service, and I ask
unanimous-consent for its immediate consideration.
The SPEAKER pro tempore.(2) The Clerk will report
the resolution.
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The Clerk read the resolution, as follows:
H. Con. Res. 139
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That in recognition of the long and distinguished
service rendered to the Nation by Claude Pepper, a
Representative from the State of Florida and formerly a Senator
from that State, his remains be permitted to lie in state in
the rotunda of the Capitol from June 1 until June 2, 1989, and
the Architect of the Capitol under the direction of the Speaker
of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore
of the Senate, shall take all necessary steps for the
accomplishment of that purpose.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of
the gentleman from Washington?
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There was no objection.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Washington [Mr.
Foley] is recognized for 1 hour.
Mr. FOLEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as I may consume. . .
.
Mr. FOLEY. Madam Speaker, I move the previous question on the
concurrent resolution.
The previous question was ordered.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the concurrent
resolution.
The question was taken; and the Speaker pro tempore announced
that the ayes appeared to have it.
Mr. FOLEY. Madam Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays.
The yeas and nays were ordered.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. (Ms. Oakar). Pursuant to clause 5,
rule I, further proceedings of this question will be postponed
until approximately 3 p.m. or at the end of legislative business
today. . . .
The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. Oakar). The pending business is
the question on agreeing to House Concurrent Resolution 139.
The Clerk read the title of the concurrent resolution.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the concurrent
resolution, House Concurrent Resolution 139, on which the yeas and
nays are ordered.
The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were -- yeas
397, nays 0, not voting 36. . .
So the concurrent resolution was agreed to.
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CHAPTER 36
Ceremonies and Awards
Sec. 13. --Moments of Silence
The House has observed moments of silence as a way to honor notable
individuals,(1) fallen heroes and soldiers of
wars,(2) and victims of national tragedies.(3) In
one instance, the House stood in silent prayer in observance of the
Nazi invasion of France.(4)
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1. See Sec. Sec. 13.1, 13.3, infra.
2. See Sec. Sec. 13.2, 13.4, infra.
3. See Sec. Sec. 13.5-13.7, infra.
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Coretta Scott King
Sec. 13.1 The Chair asked Members to observe a moment of silence in
memory of Coretta Scott King, wife of civil rights leader Martin
Luther King, Jr., on occasion of her death.
On Jan. 31, 2006,(1) the following proceedings took
place:
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MOMENT OF SILENCE IN MEMORY OF MRS. CORETTA SCOTT KING
The SPEAKER.(2) In memoriam to the death this
morning of Mrs. Coretta Scott King, I ask all Members to stand and
observe a moment of silence.
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Moment of Silence to Mark Iraq War Losses
Sec. 13.2 Instance of moment of silence to commemorate the
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loss of 2,500 American soldiers in the Iraq War.
On June 15, 2006,(1) in the midst of general debate on
House Resolution 861, the following proceedings took place:
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Mr. [John P.] MURTHA [of Pennsylvania]. Mr. Speaker, I yield to
the gentleman from Missouri.
Mr. [Ike] SKELTON [of Missouri]. I thank the gentleman for
yielding.
Mr. Speaker, the media just reported the sad news that we have
just reached a sad milestone: 2,500 Americans have lost their lives
in the Iraq war. Mr. Speaker, I respectfully ask at the outset of
this very important debate that the House observe a moment of
silence for all those who have given the ultimate sacrifice on
behalf of our country.
The SPEAKER pro tempore.(2) Is there objection to
the request of the gentleman from Missouri?
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Rosa Parks
Sec. 13.3 A Member asked the Chair to lead the House in a moment of
silence in memory of the passing of Rosa Parks.
On Oct. 25, 2005,(1) the Chair asked Members to rise for
a moment of silence:
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ANNOUNCING THE PASSING OF ROSA LOUISE PARKS
(Mr. CONYERS asked and was given permission to address the
House for 1 minute.)
Mr. [John] CONYERS [Jr., of Michigan]. Mr. Speaker, I am sorry
to announce the passing of Rosa Louise Parks yesterday evening, and
I would like to announce that we have already prepared a Special
Order immediately following the business tomorrow, and we invite
all of the Members on both sides of the aisle to
attend. -------------------
MOMENT OF SILENCE IN MEMORY OF ROSA LOUISE PARKS
Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, may I ask for the Speaker to call for
a moment of silence in memory of Rosa Louise Parks.
The SPEAKER.(2) Would Members please rise and join
me in a moment of silence in memory of Mrs. Rosa Louise Parks.
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Memorial Day
Sec. 13.4 The Chair asked Members to observe a moment of silence in
honor of Memorial Day and fallen heroes.
On May 20, 2004,(1) the Speaker made the following
request:
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information on federal holidays, see Sec. 3, supra.
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The SPEAKER pro tempore.(2) The Chair would ask the
House to observe
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The House also on that day,(3) by unanimous consent
permitted all Members to insert remarks and extraneous material in the
Congressional Record on fallen heroes (the topic of a later special-
order speech).
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Mr. [James T.] WALSH [of New York]. Mr. Speaker, I ask
unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in
which to revise and extend their remarks and insert extraneous
material on a special order speech on the topic of fallen heroes
and that all such remarks be printed in the Congressional Record of
May 20, 2004.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of
the gentleman from New York?
Mr. [Charles B.] RANGEL [of New York]. Mr. Speaker, reserving
the right to object and I will not object, I just want to take this
opportunity to thank my friend and colleague from New York for
affording this House the opportunity to express ourselves on this
Memorial Day in honor of these fallen heroes. I appreciate working
with him and I thank him very much for this opportunity.
Mr. Speaker, I withdraw my reservation of objection.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of
the gentleman from New York?
There was no objection.(4)
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4. In recent practice, the House has observed monthly moments of
silence for fallen heroes.
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Victims of Mining Accident
Sec. 13.5 A Member took the floor for one minute by unanimous consent
to initiate a moment of silence for the fates of nine miners
trapped in a well for over 48 hours.
On July 26, 2002,(1) the following proceedings took
place:
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moment of silence for miners trapped in somerset, pennsylvania
Mr. [Christopher] SHAYS [of Connecticut]. Mr. Chairman, in
consultation with the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Murtha) and
the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Gekas), I ask for a moment of
silence for the 9 miners in Somerset, Pennsylvania, trapped 240
feet underground. They have been trapped there for over 48 hours
under very extreme conditions.
Mr. Chairman, this is in the district of the gentleman from
Pennsylvania (Mr. Murtha), and he and others in this Chamber
request the prayers of the Members of this Chamber for those
miners, for their families, and for the heroic work of our rescue
workers.
I ask for a moment of silence.
The CHAIRMAN pro tempore.(2) Would all Members
please stand.
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Victims of Anthrax Attacks on Postal Service
Sec. 13.6 A Member took the floor for one minute by unanimous
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consent to initiate a moment of silence in memory of the loss of
Postal Service employees' lives to anthrax exposure resulting from
``terrorist'' mailings.
On Oct. 23, 2001,(1) the following proceedings took
place:
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MOMENT OF SILENCE TO HONOR POSTAL SERVICE EMPLOYEES
(Mr. WAMP asked and was given permission to address the House
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
Mr. [Zach] WAMP [of Tennessee]. Mr. Speaker, I think it would
be appropriate tonight with this many Members present and with our
new Members present and on the job, if we as a body, in a unified
way, stood together for a moment of silence in memory of the Postal
Service employees that have lost their lives; and in honor of all
of the families and all of those U.S. Postal Service employees
around the country that work for us day in and day out, that we
would bow our heads as the United States Congress in their honor
and in their memory and pray for our country at this time in our
country's history. Please stand.
Victims of Oklahoma City Bombing
Sec. 13.7 After the prayer and before the approval of the Journal, the
Speaker requested the House to join in a silent prayer for 168
seconds in honor and memory of the 168 Americans who died when a
bomb exploded in a Federal building in Oklahoma City.
On Apr. 19, 1996,(1) the following proceedings took
place:
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MOMENT OF SILENCE IN TRIBUTE TO OKLAHOMA CITY BOMBING VICTIMS
The SPEAKER.(2) The Chair asks the House to join in
a silent prayer for 168 seconds in honor and memory of the 168
Americans who died 1 year ago in Oklahoma City.
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Nazi Occupied France
Sec. 13.8 The House stood for one minute in silent prayer in observance
of the invasion of Nazi-occupied France by our troops during World
War II.
On June 6, 1944,(1) Mr. John W. McCormack, of
Massachusetts, asked in a one-minute speech that the Members of the
House stand in prayer.
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Mr. McCORMACK. Mr. Speaker, at this dramatic, historic, and
eventful moment, I ask that the Members of the House stand in
silent prayer.
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The Members of the House rose and stood for 1 minute in silent
prayer.
european invasion
Mr. [Joseph W.] MARTIN [Jr.], of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, I
ask unanimous consent to address the House for 1 minute.
The SPEAKER.(2) Without objection, it is so ordered.
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There was no objection.
Mr. MARTIN of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, this is an anxious
day for the people of America. It is a day of anxiety for liberty-
loving people all over the world.
The fighting men and women of America and the Allied armies
have landed on the historic shores of northern France. They have
commenced the long trail which we have every reason to believe will
not end until they enter victoriously the Hitler capital of Berlin.
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CHAPTER 36
Ceremonies and Awards
Sec. 14. --Holocaust Days of Remembrance
The House has provided for a ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda to
mark the annual Days of Remembrance of Victims of the Holocaust. The
ceremony is generally held on or around the 27th of April. Holocaust
survivors and liberators, members of Congress, White House officials,
members of the diplomatic corps and community leaders are in attendance
at the ceremony.
A concurrent resolution is needed to authorize the use of the
Rotunda for the ceremony. -------------------
Sec. 14.1 The House considered by unanimous consent and adopted a
Senate concurrent resolution providing that the Capitol Rotunda be
available at a certain time for a ceremony to commemorate the Days
of Remembrance of Victims of the Holocaust.
On Mar. 26, 1979,(1) the House first authorized the use
of the Rotunda for a ceremony to commemorate the days of remembrance of
victims of the Holocaust, as follows:
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1. 125 Cong. Rec. 6231, 96th Cong. 1st Sess.
For additional examples of concurrent resolutions
authorizing the use of the Capitol Rotunda for the Days of
Remembrance commemoration, see, e.g., 149 Cong. Rec. 4384-86,
108th Cong. 1st Sess., Feb. 25, 2003 (H. Con. Res. 40); 148
Cong. Rec. 1053-55, 107th Cong. 2d Sess., Feb. 12, 2002 (H.
Con. Res. 325); 147 Cong. Rec. 1040-43, 107th Cong. 1st Sess.,
Jan. 31, 2001 (H. Con. Res. 14); 146 Cong. Rec. 248, 249, 106th
Cong. 2d Sess., Jan. 31, 2000 (H. Con. Res. 244); 145 Cong.
Rec. 1514-16, 106th Cong. 1st Sess., Feb. 2, 1999 (H. Con. Res.
19); 144 Cong. Rec. 3043, 3044, 105th Cong. 2d Sess., Mar. 10,
1998 (H. Con. Res. 206); 143 Cong. Rec. 4688, 4689, 105th Cong.
1st Sess., Mar. 21, 1997 (H. Con. Res. 11); 141 Cong. Rec.
5643, 5644, 104th Cong. 1st Sess., Feb. 23, 1995 (H. Con. Res.
20); 137 Cong. Rec. 5785-87, Mar. 12, 1991 (H. Con. Res. 45);
135 Cong. Rec. 7538, 7539, 101st Cong. 1st Sess., Apr. 26, 1989
(H. Con. Res. 50); 133 Cong. Rec. 4139, 4140, 100th Cong. 1st
Sess., Feb. 26, 1987 (H. Con. Res. 49); and 128 Cong. Rec.
5899, 5900, 97th Cong. 2d Sess. Mar. 30, 1982 (H. Con. Res.
299).
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COMMEMORATION OF DAYS OF REMEMBRANCE OF VICTIMS OF HOLOCAUST
Mr. [Sidney R.] YATES [of Illinois]. Mr. Speaker, I ask
unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table the Senate
concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 16) relating to a ceremony to
be held in the Capitol rotunda as part of the commemoration of the
Days of Remembrance of Victims of the Holocaust, and ask for its
immediate consideration.
The Clerk read the title of the Senate concurrent resolution.
The SPEAKER.(2) Is there objection to the request of
the gentleman from Illinois?
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There was no objection.
The Clerk read the Senate concurrent resolution, as follows:
S. Con. Res. 16
Whereas, Public Law 95-371 designates April 28 and 29 of
1979 as ``Days of Remembrance of Victims of the Holocaust'';
Whereas, on November 1, 1978, the President of the United
States established the President's Commission on the Holocaust,
which was charged with the responsibility of recommending
appropriate ways for the nation to commemorate the Days of
Remembrance of Victims of the Holocaust;
Whereas, the President's Commission has recommended that a
one-half hour ceremony be held in the Capitol Rotunda on April
24, consisting of prayers, speeches, readings and musical
presentations as part of the Days of Remembrance activities;
Whereas, the President's Commission has recommended that
the United States Senate and United States House of
Representatives should stand in recess during the ceremony:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives
concurring), That from noon on April 24, 1979, the Capitol
Rotunda shall be available until 1:00 p.m. for a ceremony as
part of the commemoration of the Days of Remembrance of Victims
of the Holocaust. . . .
The Senate concurrent resolution was concurred in.
A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.
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CHAPTER 36
Ceremonies and Awards
Sec. 15. --Honoring Slain Capitol Police Officers
Capitol Police officers John Michael Gibson and Jacob Joseph
Chestnut were slain in the line of duty by an intruder armed with a gun
at 3:40 p.m. on July 24, 1998. The House adopted House Concurrent
Resolution 310, honoring the officers in a number of ways: by
authorizing the Sergeant at Arms to make payments in connection
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with funeral expenses, authorizing the Chief Administrative Officer to
pay a gratuity to their surviving spouses,(1) and
authorizing the use of the Rotunda for a memorial service(2)
in memory of the officers. The House also adopted House Concurrent
Resolution 311 honoring the memory of the officers and marking the
day's adjournment in respect of their memory.(3)
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2. Ibid.
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The bodies of Officers Chestnut and Gibson were placed ``in honor''
in the Capitol Rotunda. The distinction of ``lying in honor'' was
created for the occasion and served to distinguish this event from
those where the bodies of government officials ``lay in state.''
On Oct. 15, 1998, the House adopted a concurrent resolution
redesignating the United States Capitol Police headquarters building as
the ``Eney, Chestnut, Gibson Memorial Building''.(4) In the
year following the shootings, the House adopted a concurrent resolution
designating the Document Door of the Capitol as the Chestnut-Gibson
``Memorial Door''.(5)
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5. See Sec. 22.2, infra.
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The Speaker has led the House in a moment of silence at 3:40 p.m.
on the anniversary of the shootings.(6)
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6. See, e.g., 152 Cong. Rec. 15548, 109th Cong. 2d Sess., July 24,
2006; 151 Cong. Rec. 17180, 109th Cong. 1st Sess., July 25,
2005; 149 Cong. Rec. 19461, 19462, 108th Cong. 1st Sess., July
24, 2003; 147 Cong. Rec. 14308, 107th Cong. 1st Sess., July 24,
2001; and 146 Cong. Rec. 15902, 106th Cong. 2d Sess., July 24,
2000. -------------------
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Sec. 15.1 The House by unanimous consent adopted a Senate concurrent
resolution providing for the printing and distribution of eulogies
for the two slain police officers.
On July 27, 1998,(1) the following proceedings took
place:
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PRINTING OF EULOGIES AND TEXT OF MEMORIAL SERVICES AS TRIBUTE
TO DETECTIVE JOHN MICHAEL GIBSON AND PRIVATE FIRST CLASS JACOB
JOSEPH CHESTNUT OF THE UNITED STATES CAPITOL POLICE
Mr. [Bill] THOMAS [of California]. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous
consent for the immediate consideration of the Senate concurrent
resolution (S. Con. Res. 112) to authorize the printing of the
eulogies of the Senate and the House of Representatives for
Detective John Michael Gibson and Private First Class Jacob Joseph
Chestnut.
[[Page 209]]
The Clerk read the title of the Senate concurrent resolution.
The SPEAKER.(2) Is there objection to the request of
the gentleman from California?
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There was no objection.
The Clerk read the Senate concurrent resolution, as follows:
S. Con. Res. 112
Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives
concurring), That the eulogies for Detective John Michael
Gibson and Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut of the
United States Capitol Police, as expressed in the House of
Representatives and the Senate together with the text of the
memorial services, shall be printed as a tribute to Detective
Gibson and Officer Chestnut, with illustrations and suitable
binding. The document shall be prepared under the direction of
the Joint Committee on Printing. These shall be printed 300
casebound copies; 50 to be delivered to each of the families of
Detective Gibson and Officer Chestnut, and 200 for the use of
the United States Capitol Police.
The Senate concurrent resolution was concurred in.
A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.
Sec. 15.2 After the prayer, approval of the Journal, and the pledge of
allegiance to the flag on a second legislative day dedicated to
honoring the memory of Officers Chestnut and Gibson, the Chair (1)
entertained one-minute speeches and five-minute special order
speeches; (2) declared a recess until a time certain; (3) after the
recess entertained a motion for a call of the House; (4) declared
another recess during which Members proceeded to the Rotunda for a
viewing of the slain officers; (5) adjourned in honor of the memory
of the two slain officers; and (6) announced that Members would
proceed en masse through the double doors opposite the rostrum to a
memorial service in the Rotunda.
On July 28, 1998,(1) the Chair entertained one-minute
speeches and five-minute special order speeches and then declared a
recess until a time certain:
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ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE
The SPEAKER pro tempore.(2) The chair would now
entertain 1-minute requests and then 5-minute special orders until
11:30. . . .
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RECESS
The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Burr of North Carolina). Pursuant
to clause 12 of rule I, the Chair declares the House in recess
until approximately 11:30 a.m.
[[Page 210]]
Accordingly (at 10 o'clock and 17 minutes a.m.), the House
stood in recess until approximately 11:30
a.m. -------------------
AFTER RECESS
The recess having expired, the House was called to order by the
Speaker pro tempore (Mr. Burr of North Carolina) at 11 o'clock and
30 minutes a.m. -------------------
CALL OF THE HOUSE
Mr. [Ken] CALVERT [of California]. Mr. Speaker, I move a call
of the House.
A call of the House was ordered.
The call was taken by electronic device, and the following
Members responded to their names:
[Roll No. 341] . .
. -------------------
ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Members will proceed through the
center doors to the Rotunda for the viewing of Detective John
Gibson and Officer Jacob
Chestnut. -------------------
RECESS
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 12 of rule I, the
House stands in recess until approximately 1 p.m.
Accordingly (at 11 o'clock and 56 minutes a.m.) the House stood
in recess until approximately 1
p.m. -------------------
AFTER RECESS
The recess having expired, the House was called to order by the
Speaker pro tempore (Mr. Burr of North Carolina) at 1 p.m. . .
. -------------------
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. [Gil] GUTKNECHT [of Minnesota]. Mr. Speaker, in honor of
the memory of John Michael Gibson and Jacob Joseph Chestnut, I move
that the House do now adjourn.
The question was taken; and the Speaker pro tempore announced
that the ayes appeared to have it.
Mr. GUTKNECHT. Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays.
The yeas and nays were ordered.
The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas
392, nays 0, answered ``present'' 1, not voting 41, as follows:
[Roll No. 342] . . .
So the motion was agreed to.
The result of the vote was announced as above recorded.
(Following adjournment of the House, the Speaker pro tempore
announced that Members should proceed through the double doors to
the memorial service).
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CHAPTER 36
Ceremonies and Awards
Sec. 16. --Honoring Victims of National Tragedies
The House has honored the victims of national tragedies in a
variety of ways, including moments
[[Page 211]]
of silence(1) and authorizing the use of the Capitol grounds
for memorial services for fallen peace officers.(2)
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The House marked the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, with
several ceremonies and observances. On the calendar day following the
attacks, the House adopted a joint resolution that condemned the
attacks, declared Sept. 12, 2001, a National Day of Unity and Mourning,
and marked the day's adjournment out of respect of the victims of the
attacks.(3) On that same date, the House also agreed to a
concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the Capitol Rotunda for a
prayer vigil in memory of those who lost their lives in the
events.(4)
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The House marked the one-year anniversary of the attacks with a
special ceremonial meeting of the House and Senate in Federal Hall in
New York, New York.(5) In ensuing years, the House has
traditionally observed a moment of silence on or around the year
anniversary of the attacks.(6)
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6. See, e.g., 151 Cong. Rec. 19779, 109th Cong., 1st Sess., Sept. 8,
2005; 150 Cong. Rec. 17851, 108th Cong. 2d Sess., Sept. 9,
2004; 149 Cong. Rec. 21835, 108th Cong., 1st Sess., Sept. 11,
2003; and 148 Cong. Rec. 16567, 107th Cong. 2d. Sess., Sept.
11, 2002. -------------------
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National Peace Officers' Memorial Service
Sec. 16.1 By concurrent resolution, the House authorized the use of the
Capitol Grounds for the annual National Peace Officers' Memorial
Service.
The Fraternal Order of Police Auxiliary has hosted the National
Police Officers' Memorial Service on the steps of the Capitol. The use
of the Capitol grounds for the service was authorized by concurrent
resolution. The ceremony honored those Federal, State, and local law
enforcement officers who were killed in the line of duty during the
course of the previous year.
On May 10, 2005,(1) the following proceedings took
place:
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AUTHORIZING USE OF CAPITOL GROUNDS FOR NATIONAL PEACE OFFICERS'
MEMORIAL SERVICE
Mr. [Charlie] DENT [of Pennsylvania]. Madam Speaker, I move to
suspend the rules and agree to the concurrent resolution (H. Con.
Res. 136) authorizing the use of the Capitol
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Grounds for the National Peace Officers' Memorial Service.
The Clerk read as follows:
H. Con. Res. 136
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring),
SECTION 1. USE OF CAPITOL GROUNDS FOR NATIONAL PEACE
OFFICERS' MEMORIAL SERVICE.
(a) In General.--The Grand Lodge of the Fraternal Order of
Police and its auxiliary (in this resolution referred to as
the ``sponsor'') shall be permitted to sponsor a public
event, the 24th annual National Peace Officers' Memorial
Service (in this resolution referred to as the ``event''), on
the Capitol Grounds, in order to honor the law enforcement
officers who died in the line of duty during 2004.
(b) Date of Event.--The event shall be held on May 15,
2005, or on such other date as the Speaker of the House of
Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration
of the Senate jointly designate.
SEC. 2. TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
(a) In General.--Under conditions to be prescribed by the
Architect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board, the
event shall be--
(1) free of admission charge and open to the public; and
(2) arranged not to interfere with the needs of Congress.
(b) Expenses and Liabilities.--The sponsor shall assume
full responsibility for all expenses and liabilities incident
to all activities associated with the event.
SEC. 3. EVENT PREPARATIONS.
Subject to the approval of the Architect of the Capitol,
the sponsor is authorized to erect upon the Capitol Grounds
such stage, sound amplification devices, and other related
structures and equipment, as may be required for the event.
SEC. 4. ENFORCEMENT OF RESTRICTIONS.
The Capitol Police Board shall provide for enforcement of
the restrictions contained in section 5104(c) of title 40,
United States Code, concerning sales, advertisements,
displays, and solicitations on the Capitol Grounds, as well
as other restrictions applicable to the Capitol Grounds, in
connection with the event.
The SPEAKER pro tempore.(2) Pursuant to the rule,
the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Dent) and the gentlewoman from
Pennsylvania (Ms. Schwartz) each will control 20 minutes.
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The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr.
Dent).
Mr. DENT. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may
consume.
Madam Speaker, House Concurrent Resolution 136 authorizes the
use of the Capitol grounds for the annual National Peace Officers'
Memorial Service to take place on May 15, 2005. The Grand Lodge of
the Fraternal Order of Police and its auxiliary are the sponsors
wishing to honor some of America's bravest men and women. The
memorial service will honor the 154 Federal, State, and local law
enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice while
protecting their communities in 2004. . . .
Mr. DENT. Madam Speaker, I have no further requests for time,
and I yield back the balance of my time.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered
by the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Dent) that the House
suspend the rules and agree to the concurrent resolution, H. Con.
Res. 136.
The question was taken; and (two-thirds having voted in favor
thereof) the rules were suspended and the concurrent resolution was
agreed to.
A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.
Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001
Sec. 16.2 The House by unanimous consent agreed to a concurrent
resolution authorizing the use of the Rotunda for a prayer vigil in
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memory of those who lost their lives in the events of Sept. 11,
2001.
On the legislative day of Sept. 11, 2001,(1) the
following proceedings took place:
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PERMITTING USE OF ROTUNDA OF CAPITOL FOR PRAYER VIGIL IN MEMORY
OF THOSE WHO LOST THEIR LIVES IN THE EVENTS OF SEPTEMBER 11,
2001
Mr. [Robert W.] NEY [of Ohio]. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous
consent that the Committee on House Administration be discharged
from further consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con.
Res. 223) permitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a
prayer vigil in memory of those who lost their lives in the events
of September 11, 2001, and ask for its immediate consideration in
the House.
The Clerk read the title of the concurrent resolution.
The SPEAKER pro tempore.(2) Is there objection to
the request of the gentleman from Ohio?
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2. Ray LaHood (IL).
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Mr. [Steny H.] HOYER [of Maryland]. Mr. Speaker, reserving the
right to object, and obviously I will not nor do I intend to
object, but I want to reserve the right to object so the gentleman
from Ohio (Mr. NEY) can kindly explain the purpose of the
concurrent resolution.
Mr. [Robert W.] NEY [of Ohio]. Mr. Speaker, will the gentleman
yield?
Mr. HOYER. I yield to the gentleman from Ohio.
Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, House Concurrent Resolution 223 permits
the use of the Capitol rotunda for a prayer vigil in memory of
those who lost their lives in yesterday's tragic act of terrorism
against the United States.
This country has suffered the most terrible and horrific
terrorist attack in its history. Although we still do not know the
full story, these unspeakable acts of brutality strike at the very
heart of our society. Our heartfelt prayers and sympathy go out to
all who have been directly touched by this tragedy and their
families.
Prayer can now be the source of unification and peace for a
Nation that is beginning the healing process. The rotunda in our
Nation's Capitol is a symbol of unification. House Members,
Senators and the American people have historically gathered there
for solemn occasions. It is, therefore, fitting that the people's
representatives from both bodies gather together there today. No
matter what the troubles in the world, you can have peace with God
and you can achieve it with prayer.
My fellow colleagues, please join me and the millions across
the country and the world as we remember those who died in a
senseless and cowardly act of terrorism. May their memory serve as
a reminder that the American spirit lives on and cannot be
extinguished.
Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, further reserving the right to object,
I, of course, concur in the Chairman's characterization of the
resolution.
It is appropriate that we authorize the use of the rotunda of
the Capitol, the center and heart of this Nation's
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Capitol, to remember those who have paid the final price for living
in freedom and defending freedom.
Our democracy, of course, will not crumble in the face of this
disaster. Our democracy will endure this test and emerge stronger
and more dedicated to freedom and justice throughout the world.
We do this to honor and remember those of our fellow citizens,
those who live among us who perished yesterday, and those whose
lives have been forever changed by grievous acts of cowardice.
Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I withdraw my reservation of objection.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of
the gentleman from Ohio?
There was no objection.
The Clerk read the concurrent resolution, as follows:
H. Con. Res. 223
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the rotunda of the Capitol is authorized to
be used at any time on September 12, 2001, for a prayer vigil
in memory of those who lost their lives in the events of
September 11, 2001. Physical preparations for the vigil shall
be carried out in accordance with such conditions as the
Architect of the Capitol may prescribe.
The concurrent resolution was agreed to.
A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.
Sec. 16.3 Special order by unanimous consent for consideration of
unreferred joint resolution: (1) expressing sense of Congress on
terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001; (2) declaring Sept. 11, 2001 a
National Day of Unity and Mourning; and (3) marking the day's
adjournment out of respect of the victims of terrorist attacks.
On the legislative day of Sept. 11, 2001,(1) the
following proceedings took place:
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Mr. [Dick] ARMEY [of Texas]. Mr. Speaker, I offer a joint
resolution (H. J. Res. 61), expressing the sense of the Senate and
House of Representatives regarding the terrorist attacks launched
against the United States on September 11, 2001, and I ask
unanimous consent for its immediate consideration pursuant to the
following order:
Debate on the joint resolution shall be limited to 3 hours
equally divided and controlled by the majority leader and the
minority leader;
After opening speeches, the majority leader and the minority
leader each may yield the remainder of his time to the chairman and
ranking minority member of the Committee on International
Relations, respectively, who may control that time;
The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the
joint resolution to final passage without intervening motion; and
Following passage of the joint resolution and upon receipt of a
message
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that the Senate has passed an identical joint resolution, the House
shall be considered to have passed the Senate joint resolution.
The SPEAKER pro tempore.(2) The Clerk will report
the joint resolution.(3)
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2. Ray LaHood (IL).
3. Parliamentarian's Note: The last paragraph after the resolved
clause of the joint resolution contained a commemorative banned
under Rule XII clause 5 (House Rules and Manual Sec. 823
(2007)).
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The Clerk read as follows:
H.J. Res. 61
Whereas on September 11, 2001, terrorists hijacked and
destroyed four civilian aircraft, crashing two of them into the
towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, and a third
into the Pentagon outside Washington, D.C.;
Whereas thousands of innocent Americans were killed and
injured as a result of these attacks, including the passengers
and crew of the four aircraft, workers in the World Trade
Center and in the Pentagon, rescue workers, and bystanders;
Whereas these attacks destroyed both towers of the World
Trade Center, as well as adjacent buildings, and seriously
damaged the Pentagon; and
Whereas these attacks were by far the deadliest terrorist
attacks ever launched against the United States, and, by
targeting symbols of American strength and success, clearly
were intended to intimidate our Nation and weaken its resolve:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress--
(1) condemns in the strongest possible terms the terrorists
who planned and carried out the September 11, 2001, attacks
against the United States, as well as their sponsors;
(2) extends its deepest condolences to the victims of these
heinous and cowardly attacks, as well as to their families,
friends, and loved ones;
(3) is certain that the people of the United States will
stand united as our Nation begins the process of recovering and
rebuilding in the aftermath of these tragic acts;
(4) commends the heroic actions of the rescue workers,
volunteers, and State and local officials who responded to
these tragic events with courage, determination, and skill;
(5) declares that these premeditated attacks struck not
only at the people of America, but also at the symbols and
structures of our economic and military strength, and that the
United States is entitled to respond under international law;
(6) thanks those foreign leaders and individuals who have
expressed solidarity with the United States in the aftermath of
the attacks, and asks them to continue to stand with the United
States in the war against international terrorism;
(7) commits to support increased resources in the war to
eradicate terrorism;
(8) supports the determination of the President, in close
consultation with Congress, to bring to justice and punish the
perpetrators of these attacks as well as their sponsors; and
(9) declares that September 12, 2001, shall be a National
Day of Unity and Mourning, and that when Congress adjourns
today, it stands adjourned out of respect to the victims of the
terrorist attacks.
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The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. LaHood). Is there objection to the
request of the gentleman from Texas?
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There was no objection.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Texas (Mr. Armey)
and the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. Gephardt) each will control 90
minutes.
The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Armey).
Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may
consume.
Mr. Speaker, this is a time when we should choose our words
carefully and deliver them deliberately. . . .
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the passage of the
joint resolution.
The question was taken; and the Speaker pro tempore announced
that the ayes appeared to have it.
Mr. [Christopher H.] SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, on that
I demand the yeas and nays.
The yeas and nays were ordered.
The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were -- yeas
408, nays 0, not voting 22, as follows:
[Roll No. 338] . . .
The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Simpson).(4) Pursuant
to the order of the House of earlier today, S.J. Res. 22 is passed.
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Without objection, the motion to reconsider S.J. Res. 22 is
laid on the table, and H.J. Res. 61 is laid on the table.
There was no objection. . .
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ADJOURNMENT OUT OF RESPECT TO VICTIMS OF TERRORIST ATTACKS
Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that,
consistent with the language of the joint resolution just passed,
when the House adjourns on this legislative day, it stand adjourned
out of respect to the victims of the terrorist attacks.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of
the gentleman from Texas?
There was no
objection. -------------------
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, I move that the House do now adjourn.
The motion was agreed to.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the previous order of the
House, the House stands adjourned until 10 a.m. today out of
respect to the victims of the terrorist attacks.
Accordingly (at 1 o'clock and 10 minutes a.m.) on Thursday,
September 13, 2001, (legislative day of Tuesday, September 11,
2001), under its previous order, the House adjourned until today,
September 13, 2001, at 10 a.m. out of respect to the victims of the
terrorist attacks.
Sec. 16.4 The House, by unanimous consent, considered and adopted a
concurrent resolution (unreferred) providing that the Congress
``conduct a special meeting in Federal Hall in New York, New York''
on Sept. 6, 2002, in remembrance of Sept. 11, 2001.
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On July 25, 2002,(1) Rep. Dick Armey, of Texas, offered
the following concurrent resolution:
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PROVIDING FOR A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CONGRESS IN NEW YORK,
NEW YORK ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2002 IN REMEMBRANCE OF
SEPTEMBER 11, 2001
Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, I offer a concurrent resolution (H.
Con. Res. 448) providing for representation by Congress at a
special meeting(2) in New York, New York on Friday,
September 6, 2002, in remembrance of the victims and the heroes of
September 11, 2001, in recognition of the courage and spirit of the
City of New York, and for other purposes, and I ask unanimous
consent for its immediate consideration in the House.
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2. This measure provided for a strictly ceremonial meeting and not an
actual session of the House (as was proposed by H. Con. Res.
249). In this sense, it resembled the ceremonial festivities
surrounding the bicentennial anniversary of the Constitution on
July 16, 1987, in Philadelphia. See Sec. 4.5, supra.
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The Clerk read the title of the concurrent resolution.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of
the gentleman from Texas?
Mr. [Charles B.] RANGEL [of New York]. Mr. Speaker, reserving
the right to object, I will not object, but on behalf of the New
York delegation and the people of New York, I would like to thank
the leadership of the House of Representatives and that of the
other body for supporting this resolution that would allow a joint
session of the House and Senate to take place in the City of New
York . . .
Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman from New York for
yielding.
It is a particular pleasure for me to now be finally able to
bring this resolution to the floor. The resolution, Mr. Speaker,
calls on the United States Congress to convene a ceremonial joint
meeting in New York City on Friday, September 6, 2002. The joint
commemorative meeting will be in remembrance of the thousands of
people killed and injured as well as the thousands more grieving
friends and families left after the terrorist attacks upon the
World Trade Center . . .
Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I withdraw my reservation of
objection.
The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. LaHood).(2) Is there
objection to the request of the gentleman from Texas?
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There was no objection.
The Clerk read the concurrent resolution, as follows:
H. Con. Res. 448
Whereas on September 11, 2001, thousands of innocent people
were killed and injured in combined terrorist attacks involving
four hijacked airliners, the World Trade Center, and the
Pentagon;
Whereas in the aftermath of the attacks, thousands more
were left grieving for beloved family and friends, livelihoods
were compromised, and businesses and property were damaged and
lost;
Whereas the greatest loss of life, personal injury, and
physical destruction occurred in and was sustained by the City
of New York;
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Whereas government and the American people responded
decisively, through the bravery, sacrifice and toil of the fire
and rescue workers, law enforcement, building trades,
caregivers, armed forces, and millions more who through their
many expressions of care and compassion brought forth comfort,
hope, and the promise of recovery;
Whereas the City of New York attended to the aftermath of
the destruction of the World Trade Center with profound respect
for the victims and compassion to the survivors;
Whereas the City of New York has invited the Congress to
meet at the site of the original Federal Hall, where the First
Congress of the United States convened on March 4, 1789; Now,
therefore be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That, in remembrance of the victims and the heroes
of September 11, 2001, and in recognition of the courage and
spirit of the City of New York, the Congress shall conduct a
special meeting in Federal Hall in New York, New York, on
September 6, 2002.
The concurrent resolution was agreed to.
A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.
The same day,(3) the following House concurrent
resolution was offered:
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PROVIDING FOR REPRESENTATION BY CONGRESS AT A SPECIAL MEETING
IN NEW YORK, NEW YORK ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2002
Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, I offer a concurrent resolution (H.
Con. Res. 449) providing for representation by Congress at a
special meeting in New York, New York on Friday, September 6, 2002,
and ask unanimous consent for its immediate consideration.
The Clerk read the title of the concurrent resolution.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of
the gentleman from Texas?
There was no objection.
The Clerk read the concurrent resolution, as follows:
H. Con. Res. 449
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That (a) The Speaker of the House of
Representatives (in consultation with the minority leader of
the House of Representatives), with respect to the House of
Representatives, and the President pro tempore of the Senate
(in consultation with the majority leader and the minority
leader of the Senate), with respect to the Senate, may send
such Representatives, Senators and other appropriate persons,
to a special meeting of Congress and related events to be held
on Friday, September 6, 2002 in New York, New York, in
remembrance of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and
in recognition of the City of New York for the harm it
sustained and its recovery.
(b) Attendees under subsection (a) shall be led by the
Speaker and the minority leader of the House of
Representatives, and by the President pro tempore (or his
designee), majority leader, and the minority leader of the
Senate.
Sec. 2. The Congress may accept the offer of the City of
New York and entities controlled by the City of New York to
host and pay the expenses of the Congress to prepare, attend,
and participate in the special meeting of September 6, 2002,
and related events of that day, referred to in Section 1.
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Sec. 3. On behalf of the Congress, the officers of the
House of Representatives and the officers of the Senate may
make arrangements with the City of New York and other required
entities and agencies for participation by the Congress for the
purposes designated under this resolution.
The concurrent resolution was agreed to.
A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.
On Sept. 9, 2002,(4) the proceedings of the special
ceremonial meeting of Congress in Federal Hall in New York were printed
in the Congressional Record as follows:
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4. See 148 Cong. Rec. 16352-57, 107th Cong. 2d Sess.
On Oct. 10, 2002, the House also agreed to H. Con. Res.
487, authorizing the printing of a volume of transcripts of the
New York City meeting and statements of the Sept. 11 terrorist
attacks. See Id. at p. 20366.
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PRINTING OF PROCEEDINGS OF SPECIAL CEREMONIAL MEETING OF UNITED
STATES CONGRESS HELD IN FEDERAL HALL, NEW YORK, NEW YORK, ON
SEPTEMBER 6, 2002
Mr. [Dick] ARMEY [of Texas]. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous
consent that proceedings of the special ceremonial meeting of the
United States Congress held in Federal Hall, New York, New York, on
Sept. 6, 2002, be printed in the Record, and that all Members have
5 legislative days to insert their remarks on the topic of the
ceremonial meeting.
The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Isakson).(5) Is there
objection to the request of the gentleman from Texas?
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COMMEMORATIVE JOINT MEETING OF THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED
STATES IN REMEMBRANCE OF THE VICTIMS AND HEROES OF SEPTEMBER
11, 2001, AND IN RECOGNITION OF THE COURAGE AND SPIRIT OF THE
CITY OF NEW YORK, FEDERAL HALL, NEW YORK, NY, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER
6, 2002
The SPEAKER. The special ceremonial meeting will be in order.
The invocation will be given by the Reverend Daniel P.
Coughlin, Chaplain of the House of Representatives.
The Chaplain of the House of Representatives, the Reverend
Daniel P. Coughlin, offered the following invocation: . . .
pledge of allegiance
The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the Honorable Jerrold Nadler,
Representative from New York, and the Honorable Harry Reid, Senator
from Nevada, to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance to our flag. .
. .
The SPEAKER. Our National Anthem will now be sung by LaChanze.
. . .
The SPEAKER. My colleagues, we are here in Federal Hall in New
York, New York, pursuant to House Concurrent Resolution 448 of the
107th Congress to conduct a special ceremonial meeting in
remembrance of the victims
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and the heroes of September 11, 2001, and in recognition of the
courage and the spirit of the City of New York.
When representatives of the New York delegation introduced in
the House and the Senate in 2001 Concurrent Resolutions that
suggested that the Congress convene outside the seat of government
to symbolize the Nation's solidarity with New Yorkers who epitomize
the human spirit of courage, resilience and strength, my initial
reaction of support was tempered by the realization that under
article 1, section 5, clause 4 of the Constitution, ``Neither House
shall, without the consent of the other, adjourn to any other place
than that in which the two houses shall be sitting.''
There is no precedent for the convening of an actual session of
Congress outside the seat of government, but on one special
occasion the Congress has engaged in ceremonial functions outside
the seat of government. Members of both houses traveled to
Philadelphia on July 16, 1987, for organized festivities
surrounding the bicentennial anniversary of the Constitution
pursuant to a similar Concurrent Resolution.
On the strength of the precedent of the uniquely historical and
national significance of that occasion, it is appropriate to
dedicate another ceremonial gathering to a matter of transcendent
importance at another place of basic institutional relevance to the
Congress.
Thus, we are gathered in Federal Hall where the First Congress
met in 1789 before moving the third session of that Congress to
Congress Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1790.
Ladies and gentlemen, we are, therefore, meeting here under
that precedent.
The Chair recognizes the Honorable Richard B. Cheney, the Vice
President of the United States and President of the United States
Senate.
(Applause.)
Vice President CHENEY. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Each time
Congress meets, we are mindful of the great charge that we have all
been given as public servants. Assembled today in Federal Hall we
are reminded of the ones who served before us and those who served
first. It is a humbling experience to stand on the site where the
First Congress met, where the first President was sworn, where the
Bill of Rights was introduced. . . .
The SPEAKER. The Clerk of the House of Representatives has laid
upon the desk the list of representatives in attendance.
Vice President CHENEY. The Secretary of the Senate has laid
upon the desk the list of Senators in attendance.
The list of Representatives and Senators in attendance is as
follows: . . .
The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the Honorable Benjamin Gilman
and the Honorable Charles Rangel, Representatives from New York,
and the Honorable Hillary Rodham Clinton and the Honorable Charles
Schumer, Senators from New York, in a reading and presentation of
House Concurrent Resolution 448.
reading and presentation of house concurrent resolution 448
Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, leaders of the
House and the Senate, on behalf of Ben Gilman, Senator Schumer and
Senator Clinton, and the entire New York congressional delegation,
we would like to
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thank you for your support of this resolution that gives us in New
York an opportunity to say thank you for the way you responded to
the attack on our city and our State.
You give our mayor and our governor an opportunity to be here
on this historic event to say you did not treat us like New
Yorkers, you treated us like Americans.
The text of the Concurrent Resolution was read as follows:
Mr. RANGEL. ``Whereas on September the 11, 2001, thousands of
innocent people were killed and injured in a combined terrorist
attack involving four hijacked aircraft, the World Trade Center,
and the Pentagon;
``Whereas in the aftermath of the attacks, thousands more were
left grieving for beloved family and friends, livelihoods were
compromised, and businesses and property were damaged and lost;''
Mr. [Benjamin A.] GILMAN [of New York]. ``Whereas the greatest
loss of life, personal injury, and physical destruction occurred in
and was sustained by the City of New York;
``Whereas Government and the American people responded
decisively through the bravery, sacrifice and toil of the fire and
rescue workers, law enforcement, building trades, caregivers, Armed
Forces, and millions more who through their many expressions of
care and compassion brought forth comfort, hope, and the promise of
recovery;''
Senator [Hillary Rodham] CLINTON [of New York]. ``Whereas the
City of New York attended to the aftermath of the destruction of
the World Trade Center with profound respect for the victims and
compassion to the survivors; and
``Whereas the City of New York has invited the Congress to meet
at the site of the original Federal Hall, where the First Congress
of the United States convened on March 4, 1789: Now, therefore, be
it''
Senator [Charles E.] SCHUMER [of New York]. ``Resolved by the
House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That, in
remembrance of the victims and the heroes of September 11, 2001,
and in recognition of the courage and spirit of the City of New
York, the Congress shall conduct a special meeting in Federal Hall,
New York, New York, on September 6, 2002.
Passed by the House of Representatives, July 25, 2002.
Passed by the Senate, July 26, 2002.''
(Applause.)
The SPEAKER. Without objection, the Members present, on behalf
of themselves and the Congress of the United States, do hereby
affirm the aforesaid Concurrent Resolution.
Would Mayor Bloomberg and Governor Pataki please come forward
and accept the Concurrent Resolution.
Mayor Bloomberg and Governor Pataki of New York accepted the
Concurrent Resolution.
(Applause.)
The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the Honorable Vito Fossella,
Representative from New York, and the Honorable Susan Collins,
Senator from Maine, in a reading and presentation of the
commemorative plaque.
reading and presentation of commemorative plague
Senator COLLINS. Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, on behalf of
the United
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States Congress, we present this commemorative plaque to Director
Mainella for her stewardship of our Nation's treasures, especially
this building, Federal Hall.
The plaque is inscribed as follows:
``Commemorative Joint Meeting of the Congress of the United
States of America in Federal Hall, New York, New York, this Sixth
Day of September, Two Thousand and Two.''
Mr. FOSSELLA. ``Convened in remembrance of the victims and
heroes of September 11, 2001, and in recognition of the courage and
spirit of the City of New York.
``This gift to Federal Hall from the Congress of the United
States of America was made from a section of Aquia Creek, Virginia,
sandstone and used as an original building material of the United
States Capitol. It was removed on the East Central Front extension
in 1958.''
The SPEAKER. Director Mainella, please come forward and accept
the commemorative plaque.
Director Mainella accepted the commemorative plaque.
(Applause.)
The SPEAKER. Billy Collins, Poet Laureate of the United States
of America, will now read a poem written for this occasion entitled
``The Names.''
reading of ``the names'' by billy collins, poet laureate of
the united states
Mr. COLLINS. This poem is dedicated to the victims of September
11, and to their survivors. . . .
The SPEAKER. The Chair now recognizes the Honorable Richard
Gephardt, Representative from Missouri and Democratic Leader of the
United States House of Representatives.
Mr. GEPHARDT. Mr. Vice President, Mr. Speaker, and my fellow
colleagues of the United States Congress, today we speak of the
unspeakable, we remember the unimaginable, and we reaffirm our
utmost resolve to defend the birthright of this land and our gift
outright to this world: Ideals of liberty and tolerance that will
never die. . . .
Vice President CHENEY.(6) The Chair now recognizes
the Honorable Trent Lott, the Senator from Mississippi and the
Republican Leader of the United States Senate.
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Senator LOTT. Mr. Vice President, Mr. Speaker, Members of the
Congress, and distinguished guests, on behalf of the Senate and a
united Congress, it is truly an honor to stand in this place in
this city, New York City, today. . . .
We are here to remember and to continue to mourn those that
lost their lives, those innocent men, women, and children that were
killed in that horrible event, September 11, a year ago.
Vice President CHENEY. The Chair now recognizes the Honorable
Tom Daschle, the Senator from South Dakota and Majority Leader of
the United States Senate.
Senator DASCHLE. Mr. Vice President, Mr. Speaker, distinguished
visitors and my colleagues, the United States Congress has come
here to commemorate a shattering experience. One that has
transformed America. . . .
Thank you.
(Applause.)
The SPEAKER. We are gathered here today in this ceremonial
session
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to pay tribute to the people of New York and to the people of New
York City who have suffered great loss, but persevered in the face
of adversity. In doing so, we pay tribute to the American spirit.
It is altogether appropriate that we meet here today in Federal
Hall. After all, it was here that the First Congress met to ratify
the Bill of Rights and to inaugurate our first President of the
United States, George Washington.
As in 1789, when ordinary Americans did extraordinary things to
create a new Nation conceived in liberty and dedication to freedom,
on September 11, ordinary Americans exhibited extraordinary courage
in fighting a horrific evil. . . .
We elected Members of the 107th 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.
Let us always remember those we lost on September 11, and may
God continue to bless America.
Thank you.
(Applause.)
``god bless america'' sung by chamber choir, stuyvesant high
school, new york city.
The SPEAKER. The Stuyvesant High School Chamber Choir will now
sing ``God Bless America.''
The Chamber Choir, Stuyvesant High School, sang ``God Bless
America.''
(Applause.)
The Members and guests sang ``God Bless America.''
The SPEAKER. Ladies and gentlemen of the House and the Senate,
this concludes the special ceremonial meeting of the Congress.
Members are asked to remain in their seats and make their exit with
the colors.
The Chair will assure that the record of these proceedings will
be printed in the Congressional Record.
The proceedings are closed.
The Colors were retired by the Color Guard composed of members
of the New York City Fire Department, New York City Police
Department, New York State Unified Court System Officers, Port
Authority of New York and New Jersey Police, and the United States
Capitol Police.
[Whereupon, the Commemorative Joint Meeting of the Congress was
adjourned.](6)
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engaged in a ceremonial function outside the seat of
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CHAPTER 36
Ceremonies and Awards
Sec. 17. Former Members' Day
The House traditionally has received the United States Association
of Former Members of Congress in the House Chamber to submit its annual
report(1) to Congress.
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1. As a federally chartered corporation established under Title 36 of
the United States Code, the Association is required to submit
an annual report to Congress. See 36 USC Sec. 70312.
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The program of events has been relatively consistent over the
years. The House by unanimous consent authorizes the Speaker to declare
a recess subject to the call of the Chair for the purpose of receiving
the former Members. Prior to the start of legislative business on the
appointed date, the Speaker announces that the House will stand in
recess subject to the call of the Chair to receive the former Members.
The Speaker generally opens the proceedings by welcoming the former
Members and recognizing members of the House leadership for remarks.
The Speaker then recognizes a member of the Association to preside over
the meeting. The presiding officer directs the Clerk to call the roll
of former Members of Congress and, following the roll call, announces
the result. The presiding officer then generally recognizes the
president of the Association to speak and yield time for appropriate
remarks. When the program is concluded and the recess has expired, the
Speaker calls the House to order and a Member moves that the
proceedings had during the recess be printed in the Congressional
Record.
The Association presents its Distinguished Service Award to honor
an outstanding congressional career during the proceedings. Recipients
of the Distinguished Service Award have included, among others, former
Speakers of the House Thomas (Tip) O'Neill, Jr.(2) and
Thomas Foley,(3) former Minority Leader Robert
Michel,(4) former Representative Bill
Richardson,(5) former Senator Sam Nunn,(6)
Chaplain of the House Emeritus James David Ford,(7) and
former House Parliamentarian Lewis Deschler.(8)
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2. See 133 Cong. Rec. 11660-68, 100th Cong. 1st Sess., May 7, 1987.
3. See 148 Cong. Rec. 7325-33, 107th Cong. 2d Sess., May 9, 2002.
4. See 142 Cong. Rec. 11325-29, 104th Cong. 2d Sess., May 15, 1996.
5. See 143 Cong. Rec. 9045-48, 105th Cong. 1st Sess., May 21, 1997.
6. See 150 Cong. Rec. 7373-75, 7399-401, 108th Cong. 2d Sess. Apr. 22,
2004.
7. See 146 Cong. Rec. 8111-19, 106th Cong. 2d Sess., May 17, 2000.
8. See 122 Cong. Rec. 15082-85, 94th Cong. 1st Sess., May 21,
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Sec. 17.1 The House, by unanimous consent, authorized the Speaker to
declare a recess for the purpose of receiving former Members in the
Chamber.(1)
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1. Parliamentarian's Note: This traditional unanimous-consent request
supplements the Speaker's ability to declare a ``short'' recess
under Rule I clause 12(a), House Rules and Manual Sec. 638
(2007).
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On Apr. 25, 2006,(2) the following proceedings took
place:
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AUTHORIZING THE SPEAKER TO DECLARE A RECESS ON THURSDAY, APRIL
27, 2006, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING FORMER MEMBERS OF
CONGRESS
Mr. [Rick] RENZI [of Arizona]. Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous
consent that it may be in order on Thursday, April 27, for the
Speaker to declare a recess subject to the call of the Chair for
the purpose of receiving in this Chamber former Members of
Congress.
The SPEAKER pro tempore.(3) Is there objection to
the request of the gentleman from Arizona?
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3. Thelma Drake (VA).
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There was no objection.
On Apr. 27, 2006,(4) the proceedings to receive former
Members during a recess of the House pursuant to the previous order by
unanimous consent occurred as follows:
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RECESS
The SPEAKER.(5) Pursuant to the order of the House
of Tuesday, April 25, 2006, the House will stand in recess subject
to the call of the Chair to receive the former Members of Congress.
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5. J. Dennis Hastert (IL).
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Accordingly (at 9 o'clock and 12 minutes a.m.), the House stood
in recess subject to the call of the
Chair. -------------------
RECEPTION OF FORMER MEMBERS OF CONGRESS
The Speaker of the House presided.
The SPEAKER. On behalf of the House, I consider it a high honor
and distinct personal privilege to have the opportunity of
welcoming so many of our former Members and colleagues as may be
present here for the occasion. We all pause to welcome you. . . .
The Chair now recognizes the Honorable Jim Slattery, vice
president of the association, to take the chair.
Mr. [Jim] SLATTERY [of Kansas] (presiding). Thank you, Mr.
Speaker. It's great to see you. On behalf of the association, we
certainly wish you good health and continued wonderful service to
our country, also. It's great to see you, Mr. Speaker, and thank
you.
The Clerk will now read the roll of the former Members of
Congress.
The Clerk called the roll of the former Members of Congress[.]
. . .
The Chair again wishes to thank all of those former Members
that are here today and give you all another opportunity to record
your presence if you did not do that at the beginning of the events
here today. The Chair also wishes to thank all the former Members
of the House for their presence.
I am advised that the House will reconvene 15 minutes after the
bells ring.
Accordingly (at 10 o'clock and 27 minutes a.m.), the House
continued in recess.
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AFTER RECESS
The recess having expired, the House was called to order by the
Speaker pro tempore (Mr. Thornberry)[.] . . .
On the same day,(6) by unanimous-consent, the
proceedings had during a recess of the House to receive former Members
were inserted in the Congressional Record:
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Mr. [David] DREIER [of California]. Mr. Speaker, I ask
unanimous consent that the proceedings had during the recess be
printed in the Congressional Record and that all Members and former
Members who spoke during the recess have the privilege of revising
and extending their remarks.
The SPEAKER pro tempore.(7) Is there objection to
the request of the gentleman from California?
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7. Jo Bonner (AL).
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There was no objection.
Sec. 17.2 The Speaker was authorized, by unanimous consent, to declare
a recess, subject to the call of the Chair, to receive former
Members of the House in the Chamber.
On Feb. 25, 1971,(1) the following proceedings took
place:
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AUTHORITY FOR SPEAKER TO DECLARE A RECESS ON THURSDAY, MARCH 4,
TO RECEIVE FORMER MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Mr. [Hale] BOGGS [of Louisiana]. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous
consent that it shall be in order for the Speaker to declare a
recess on Thursday of next week, March 4, subject to the call of
the Chair, for the purpose of receiving in this Chamber former
Members of the House of Representatives.
The SPEAKER.(2) Is there objection to the request of
the gentleman from Louisiana?
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2. Carl Albert (OK).
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There was no objection.
On Mar. 4, 1971,(3) the following proceedings occurred
during ceremonies to receive former Members of the House during the
first observance of Former Members' Day:
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3. 117 Cong. Rec. 5137-41, 92d Cong. 1st Sess.
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RECESS
The SPEAKER.(4) Pursuant to the authority granted
the Speaker on Thursday, February 25, 1971, the Chair declares a
recess, subject to the call of the Chair, to receive the former
Members of the House of Representatives.
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4. Carl Albert (OK).
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Accordingly (at 12 o'clock and 42 minutes p.m.), the House
stood in recess subject to the call of the Chair.
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-------------------RECEPTION OF
FORMER MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
The SPEAKER of the House presided.
The SPEAKER. On behalf of the Chair and of the Chamber, I
consider it a high honor and a distinct personal privilege to have
the opportunity of welcoming so many of our former Members and
colleagues as may be present here for this occasion. We all pause
to welcome them. This is a bipartisan affair, and in that spirit
the Chair is going to recognize the floor leaders of both parties.
The Chair now recognizes the distinguished gentleman from
Louisiana (Mr. Boggs).
Mr. [Hale] BOGGS [of Louisiana]. Mr. Speaker, this is a happy
duty for me. Today, we inaugurate a custom which I trust will
become an annual event of recessing the proceedings of the House in
order to extend a warm and a friendly welcome back to Members who
have served in this great body. . . .
I hope all our former Members and all of our present Members
will equal that record.
The SPEAKER. The Chair is now pleased to recognize the
distinguished minority leader of the House of Representatives, the
distinguished gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Gerald R. Ford).
Mr. GERALD R. FORD. Mr. Speaker, I am indeed happy to welcome
so many friends and former colleagues back to the Chamber. We hope
and trust, as the gentleman from Louisiana, the distinguished
majority leader, has said, that this will be an annual affair, and
on each and every occasion you will be as welcome in the future as
you are here today. . . .
The SPEAKER. The Chair now directs the Clerk to call the roll
of former Members of the House of Representatives.
The Clerk called the roll of former Members of the Congress[.]
. . .
The SPEAKER. The Chair announces that 83 former Members of the
House of Representatives have answered to their names.
The Chair desires to announce now that it will be his purpose
to recognize for 1 hour for the purpose of controlling time the
gentleman from Arkansas, Mr. Hays, on behalf of the majority and
the gentleman from Minnesota, Mr. Judd, on behalf of the minority.
Before recognizing the gentleman from Arkansas, the Chair
desires to state that the Chair would like to recognize several
Members whose names have been called but, unfortunately, they are
not all present. However, I think it is significant that this is
the anniversary of the first meeting of the Congress of the United
States, March 4, 1789.
In that first Congress, the first person ever to be elected
Speaker was the Honorable Frederick A. Muhlenberg, of Pennsylvania.
In 1947, when the present occupant of the chair came to the
Congress, Frederick A. Muhlenberg IV, a direct descendant of the
original Speaker, was present.
The Chair would also, before recognizing the gentleman from
Arkansas, Mr. Hays, to call to the chair to represent from the
chair former Members, a very distinguished former Member, the
Honorable Colgate Darden, not
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only a former Member of the House but a former Governor of the
great State of Virginia and a former president of the University of
Virginia.
The Chair now recognizes for 1 hour the gentleman from
Arkansas, Mr. Hays. . . .
The SPEAKER. The time of the gentleman has expired.
The Chair wishes to reiterate his own gratitude at the response
our invitation has had from those of you who have come here and
participated and lent your presence to this occasion. It has been a
memorable one. We will expect to repeat it next
year. -------------------
AFTER RECESS
The recess having expired, the House was called to order by the
Speaker at 2 o'clock and 33 minutes
p.m. -------------------
PRINTING OF PROCEEDINGS HAD DURING RECESS AND PERMISSION TO
REVISE
Mr. BOGGS. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the
proceedings had during the recess be printed in the Record and that
all speakers have the privilege of revising their remarks.
The SPEAKER. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman
from Louisiana?
There was no objection.
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CHAPTER 36
Ceremonies and Awards
Sec. 18. Birthday Felicitations
The House has often extended formal greetings to a President or
former President on his birthday through the adoption of a
congratulatory resolution(1) considered by unanimous consent
or under suspension of the rules.
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The House has also extended birthday wishes to Speakers of the
House,(2) Members,(3) and the
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3. See Sec. 18.3, infra.
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Presidential Birthdays
Sec. 18.1 Form of resolution extending the congratulations of the House
to the President on his birthday.
On Jan. 30, 1934,(1) the House adopted a resolution
congratulating the President on his birthday. The proceedings were as
follows:
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1. 78 Cong. Rec. 1636, 73d Cong. 2d Sess.
See also, e.g., 151 Cong. Rec. 17162-64, 109th Cong. 1st
Sess., July 25, 2005 (H. Res. 329, honoring former President
William Jefferson Clinton on the occasion of his 59th
birthday); 150 Cong. Rec. 21196-99, 108th Cong. 2d Sess., Oct.
6, 2004 (H. Res. 798, honoring former President James Earl
Carter on the occasion of his 80th birthday); 150 Cong. Rec.
15104-106, 108th Cong. 2d Sess., July 12, 2004 (H. Res. 702,
honoring former President Gerald R. Ford on his 91st birthday);
and 149 Cong. Rec. 2720-23, 108th Cong. 1st Sess., Feb. 11,
2003 (H.J. Res. 19, recognizing the 92d birthday of former
President Ronald Wilson Reagan).
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Mr. [Riley J.] WILSON [of Louisiana]. Mr. Speaker, I ask
unanimous consent for the present consideration of the resolution
which I send to the desk and ask to have read.
The SPEAKER.(2) Is there objection?
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There was no objection.
The Clerk read as follows:
House Resolution 246
Resolved, That the House of Representatives extends its
congratulations to the President of the United States, Franklin
D. Roosevelt, upon his fifty-second birthday, with assurance of
appreciation for his aggressive action and service to our
country, and joins the Nation in best wishes for continued
health, happiness, and accomplishments.
[Applause.]
The resolution was agreed to.
Speakers' Birthdays
Sec. 18.2 The Minority Leaders joined in extending best wishes to the
Speaker on the occasion of his birthday.
On May 10, 1971,(1) the following proceedings occurred:
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1. 117 Cong. Rec. 14144, 92d Cong. 1st Sess.
See also 133 Cong. Rec. 37089, 100th Cong. 1st Sess., Dec.
21, 1987 (tribute to Speaker James C. Wright, Jr. [TX] on his
65th birthday); and 101 Cong. Rec. 129-131, 84th Cong. 1st
Sess., Jan. 6, 1955 (remarks of Members honoring Speaker Sam
Rayburn [TX] on his birthday).
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MR. SPEAKER
(Mr. GERALD R. FORD asked and was given permission to address
the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
Mr. GERALD R. FORD [of Michigan]. Mr. Speaker, I take this time
for the purpose of joining with the distinguished majority leader
in extending to the distinguished Speaker(2) our very
best wishes on his birthday anniversary.
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Members' Birthdays
Sec. 18.3 Consideration by unanimous consent of a resolution honoring
the House's eldest statesman on his 88th birthday.
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On Sept. 8, 1988,(1) the House paid tribute to Rep.
Pepper,(2) as follows:
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1. 134 Cong. Rec. 22930, 22931, 100th Cong. 2d Sess.
See also 109 Cong. Rec. 22018-21, 88th Cong. 1st Sess.,
Nov. 18, 1963 (tribute to Rep. Carl Vinson [GA] on his 80th
birthday); 109 Cong. Rec. 15561, 88th Cong. 1st Sess., Aug. 22,
1963 (tribute to Rep. Charles A. Halleck [IN] on his birthday);
109 Cong. Rec. 9182-90, 88th Cong. 1st Sess., May 23, 1963
(tribute to Rep. Francis E. Walter [PA] on the occasion of his
69th birthday); and 93 Cong. Rec. 3120, 80th Cong. 1st Sess.,
Apr. 3, 1947 (honoring Rep. Adolph J. Sabath [IL] on his 81st
birthday).
2. Claude Pepper (FL).
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TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE CLAUDE DENSON PEPPER ON HIS 88TH
BIRTHDAY
Mr. [Richard A.] GEPHARDT [of Missouri]. Mr. Speaker, I call up
the resolution (H. Res. 530) to recognize Claude Denson Pepper, on
the occasion of his 88th birthday, for the contributions that he
has made to the quality of life of all Ameicans [sic], and ask
unanimous consent for its immediate consideration.
The SPEAKER pro tempore.(3) The Clerk will report
the resolution.
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The Clerk read as follows:
H. Res. 530
Whereas Claude Denson Pepper has served in public office
for a period spanning almost sixty years, including service in
the Florida Legislature, the United States Senate, and the
United States House of Representatives;
Whereas Claude Denson Pepper has played an essential role
in the formulation and development of policies and programs to
protect the health, rights, economic security, and dignity of
our Nation's elderly;
Whereas Claude Denson Pepper has been the principal author
of key legislation addressing issues ranging from the Lend-
Lease plan, to the establishment of the National Institutes of
Health, to the elimination of the mandatory retirement age;
Whereas Claude Denson Pepper celebrates his 88th birthday
on September 8, 1988; and
Whereas the dedication, commitment, and energy of Claude
Denson Pepper stand as an inspiration to people of all ages;
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives of the United
States, on the occasion of his 88th birthday, commends and
acknowledges Claude Denson Pepper for his continuing
contributions to the quality of life of all Americans.
The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Foley). Is there objection to the
request of the gentleman from Missouri?
There was no objection.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Missouri [Mr.
Gephardt] is recognized for 1 hour.
Mr. GEPHARDT. Mr. Speaker, I want to offer this resolution
today on behalf of the gentleman from Washington [Mr. Foley], the
gentleman from California [Mr. Coelho], the gentlewoman from Ohio
[Ms. Oakar], and the gentleman from Illinois [Mr. Michel], and many
other Members of the House who wish today to extend their heartiest
congratulations to our senior Member of the House and one of
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our most beloved Members of the House. . . .
Mr. Speaker, I move the previous question on the resolution.
The previous question was ordered.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the resolution.
The resolution was agreed to.
Parliamentarian
Sec. 18.4 The Majority and Minority Leaders took the floor to
congratulate the Parliamentarian, Lewis Deschler, on his birthday
and his 40 years of service as Parliamentarian.
On Mar. 4, 1968,(1) the following proceedings occurred:
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BIRTHDAY GREETINGS TO THE PARLIAMENTARIAN, MR. LEWIS DESCHLER
Mr. [Carl] ALBERT [of Oklahoma]. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous
consent to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend
my remarks.
The SPEAKER.(2) Is there objection to the request of
the gentleman from Oklahoma?
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Mr. ALBERT. Mr. Speaker, March 4 is a historic day in this
Nation, because for many years it was the day when new Congresses
convened, and Presidents were inaugurated. March 3, yesterday,
Sunday, was also an important day to the Members of the House of
Representatives. Yesterday was the birthday of the great
Parliamentarian, Mr. Lew Deschler. It marked the 43d year of
dedicated service to this body by this great American whom the
Speaker has properly called on many occasions the No. 1
Parliamentarian of the world.
For 40 years Lew Deschler has sat at the right hand of Speakers
of the House under both political parties. His advice on
parliamentary matters, procedural matters, and indeed on
substantive matters has been indispensable to every Speaker and
every Member of the House of Representatives. This House would not,
could not be the same without Lew Deschler.
Mr. Speaker, I take this time, which is 1 day late because the
House was not in session yesterday, to which my good friend, our
great Parliamentarian, many happy returns of the day, and many more
of them.
Mr. GERALD R. FORD [of Michigan]. Mr. Speaker, will the
gentleman yield?
Mr. ALBERT. I am delighted to yield to the distinguished
minority leader.
Mr. GERALD R. FORD. Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the majority
leader yielding at this time.
We on this side all subscribe to all of the generous and richly
deserved comments and observations made by the distinguished
majority leader concerning our good friend, the Parliamentarian,
Mr. Lew Deschler. We wish Lew, as does the majority leader, many
happy years ahead. I am sure that he will continue helping to
assist us in our day-to-day labors here in the House of
Representatives.
We all may have some regrets about annual birthday
anniversaries coming
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and going, but despite that I am certain the future of the
Parliamentarian will be as bright as it has been in the past, and
we will continue to enjoy working with him in the future as we have
in the past.
Mr. ALBERT. Mr. Speaker, I thank my friend for his comments.
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CHAPTER 36
Ceremonies and Awards
Sec. 19. Military Awards; Receptions for Generals and Astronauts
The House has honored its heroes in a variety of ways. The House
has conducted ceremonies for Congressional Medal of Honor
recipients(1) and has honored its astronauts with receptions
in the Caucus Room(2) and in the House
Chamber.(3) Various generals have been received by the House
and allowed to address the Chamber.(4) The House has
conferred honorary veteran status to an actor who inspired
troops(5) and has commemorated the 50th anniversary of the
Department of Veterans' Affairs.(6) The House also has
conducted several war-related observances,(7) including
authorizing the use of the Capitol Rotunda for a ceremony honoring
military heroism(8) and the lowering of the flag for missing
POWs and MIAs.(9)
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1. See Sec. 19.1, infra.
2. See Sec. 19.3, infra.
3. See Sec. 19.2, infra.
4. See Sec. Sec. 19.4-19.7, infra. See also 5 Hinds' Precedents
Sec. Sec. 7076-7088 for receptions of eminent soldiers.
5. See Sec. 19.8, infra.
6. See Sec. 19.9, infra.
7. See Sec. Sec. 19.10-19.17, infra.
8. See Sec. 19.12, infra.
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Medal of Honor
Sec. 19.1 Proceedings had at a joint meeting in the House Chamber when
the President decorated Sgt. Jake W. Lindsey, United States Army,
with the Congressional Medal of Honor.
The Medal of Honor is presented by the President in the name of
Congress and is the highest military honor that can be bestowed upon an
individual serving in the Armed Services of the United States. The
joint resolution authorizing the presentation of ``medals of honor''
for Army personnel was signed by President Lincoln on July 14,
1862.(1)
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1. Senate joint resolution of July 12, 1862, 12 Stat. 623, 624. That
joint resolution reads, in part, that ``the President of the
United States be, and he is hereby, authorized to cause two
thousand ``medals of honor'' to be prepared with suitable
emblematic devices, and to direct that the same be presented,
in the name of the Congress, to such non-commissioned officers
and privates as shall most distinguish themselves by their
gallantry in action, and other soldier-like qualities, during
the present insurrection.'' The correct title of the award is
the Medal of Honor. Because the U.S. President presents the
medal in the name of the United States Congress, it is
sometimes called the Congressional Medal of Honor. The latter
title is typically connected only with the Congressional Medal
of Honor Society, the organization that represents those who
have earned the medal.
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On May 18, 1945,(2) Mr. Joseph W. Martin, Jr., of
Massachusetts, addressed the House for one minute by unanimous consent
to announce a forthcoming ceremony honoring a Congressional Medal of
Honor recipient and to obtain unanimous consent for a recess for a
joint meeting.
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program for next week
Mr. MARTIN of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous
consent to address the House for 1 minute.
The SPEAKER.(3) Is there objection to the request of
the gentleman from Massachusetts?
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3. Sam Rayburn (TX).
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There was no objection.
Mr. MARTIN of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, I take this time to
inquire of the majority leader what the program for next week will
be.
Mr. [John W.] McCORMACK [of Massachusetts]. On Monday it is the
intention to hold a joint meeting of the Congress, which meeting
will probably be held in the House at 1 o'clock, in connection with
conferring the Congressional Medal on the one-hundredth member of
our armed forces to receive it. In the event of such a joint
meeting, the President of the United States will be present.
Mr. MARTIN of Massachusetts. It is generally the custom, when
we confer Congressional Medals, to have it done by the President in
an exercise like this?
Mr. McCORMACK. No; I do not think that it is the custom.
Mr. MARTIN of Massachusetts. I do not know how these medals
have been awarded in the past. Has it ever been customary for the
President to be here and do it?
Mr. McCORMACK. No. That is my understanding. This is based on
the fact that this is the one-hundredth member of our armed forces
who has received it.
Mr. MARTIN of Massachusetts. The one-hundredth in this
particular war?
Mr. McCORMACK. Yes. It is felt that the occasion would justify
a joint meeting for that purpose. Of course, the honor that will be
conferred upon this man directly will inure indirectly to every man
who has received the Congressional Medal of Honor.
Mr. MARTIN of Massachusetts. It will probably be difficult to
make the other 99 think so.
Mr. McCORMACK. That is probably so, but I am sure they will
appreciate the situation.
In the Senate on May 21, 1945,(4) the date set for the
meeting, the Senate Majority Leader
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announced the informal invitation of the House for the Senate to attend
the ceremony:
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joint meeting of the two houses -- presentation of
congressional medal of honor by the president
Mr. [Alben W.] BARKLEY [of Kentucky]. Mr. President, at 1
o'clock the President of the United States will be in the Hall of
the House of Representatives, where he is to present the
Congressional Medal of Honor to the one hundredth American
infantryman to receive it. The Senate has been invited informally
by the House of Representatives to attend the ceremony. My
information is that it will be very brief.
Following the proceedings in the House, the Senate will return
to its Chamber. . . .
Following the ceremony in the House of Representatives Chamber,
I hope the Members of the Senate will not return to the Senate
until the President pro tempore has been able to leave the rostrum
in the Hall of the House and head the procession back to this
Chamber, and that Senators will march back in a body, rather than
straggle along, as has sometimes occurred in the past. It is more
in keeping with the dignity of the Senate, as I am sure all of us
realize, to have Senators return in a body in an orderly way.
It is desired that we depart from this Chamber at a quarter to
one, in order to arrive at the Hall of the House of Representatives
at the proper time.
In the House on that date,(5) unanimous consent was
granted that it be in order for the Speaker to declare a recess subject
to the call of the Chair. The proceedings were as follows:
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recess
Mr. McCORMACK. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that it be
in order for the Speaker to declare a recess at any time during the
day, subject to the call of the Chair.
The SPEAKER. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman
from Massachusetts?
There was no objection.
The SPEAKER. The Chair declares the House in recess until 2
o'clock this afternoon.
Accordingly (at 12 o'clock and 8 minutes p. m.) the House stood
in recess until 2 o'clock.
joint session of the house and senate
At 12 o'clock and 52 minutes p.m., the Doorkeeper announced the
President pro tempore and the Members of the United States Senate.
The Senate, preceded by the President pro tempore and its
Secretary and Sergeant at Arms, entered the Hall of the House.
The President pro tempore of the Senate(6) took the
chair at the right of the Speaker, and the Members of the Senate
took the seats reserved for them.
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The SPEAKER. On the part of the House, the Chair appoints the
following members of the committee to escort the President of the
United States into the Chamber: The gentleman from Massachusetts
[Mr.
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McCormack]; the gentleman from Mississippi [Mr. Colmer], and the
gentleman from Massachusetts [Mr. Martin].
The PRESIDENT pro tempore of the Senate.(7) On the
part of the Senate, the Chair appoints as members of the committee
to escort the President of the United States into the Chamber: The
Senator from Kentucky [Mr. Barkley], the Senator from Maine [Mr.
White], and the Senator from Utah [Mr. Thomas].
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7. Parliamentarian's Note: The formation at the Clerk's desk in front
of the Speaker, facing Members of the House: the Chief of
Staff, Sgt. Lindsey, the President, and a Presidential aide.
After the decoration, the Chief of Staff, Sgt. Lindsey, and the
President's aide left the rostrum and took seats provided for
them. The President then addressed the joint meeting.
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At 12 o'clock and 57 minutes p. m., the Doorkeeper announced
the Cabinet of the President of the United States.
At 1 o'clock and 1 minute p. m., the Doorkeeper announced the
Chief of Staff, Gen. George C. Marshall, and Technical Sgt. Jake
William Lindsey, of Lucedale, Miss.
General Marshall and Sergeant Lindsey were escorted to the
Clerk's desk.
At 1 o'clock and 3 minutes p. m., the Doorkeeper announced the
President of the United States.
The President of the United States, escorted by the committee
of Senators and Representatives, entered the Hall of the House of
Representatives and stood at the Clerk's desk.
The SPEAKER. The Chair presents the Chief of Staff, the General
of the Armies, George C. Marshall.
General Marshall. I will read the citation:
Technical Sgt. Jake W. Lindsey, Sixteenth Infantry, led a
platoon reduced to 6 of its original strength of 40 in the
attack on an enemy position near Hamich, Germany, on the 16th
of November, 1944. . . .
In his fearlessness, inspiring courage, and superb
leadership, Sergeant Lindsey carried on a brilliant defense of
his platoon's hardwon ground, securing the position and
inflicting heavy casualties on the numerically superior enemy.
[Applause, the Members standing during reading of citation.]
Thereupon the President of the United States bestowed the
Congressional Medal of Honor on Technical Sgt. Jake William
Lindsey.
The PRESIDENT of the United States. Mr. Speaker, Mr. President,
Members of the Congress, we are assembled here today to confer the
Nation's highest decoration on a young American soldier. It so
happens that Technical Sgt. Jake W. Lindsey, of Lucedale, Miss., is
the one hundredth infantryman to receive the Medal of Honor in this
war for bravery above and beyond the call of duty. Through him we
pay a grateful Nation's tribute to the courage of all our fighting
men. . . .
It is with gratitude and pride that as President of the United
States, and in the name of Congress, I have presented the Medal of
Honor to Technical Sgt. Jake W. Lindsey. [Applause.]
At 1 o'clock and 13 minutes p. m., the President retired from
the Hall of the House of Representatives.
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At 1 o'clock and 14 minutes p. m., the members of the
President's Cabinet retired from the Hall of the House of
Representatives.
At 1 o'clock and 14 \1/2\ minutes p. m., the Chief of Staff,
Gen. George C. Marshall, and Technical Sgt. Jake William Lindsey
retired from the Hall of the House of Representatives.
At 1 o'clock and 15 minutes p. m., the Speaker announced that
the joint session was dissolved.
Thereupon, the President pro tempore of the Senate and the
Members of the Senate returned to their Chamber.
after recess
The recess having expired, the House was called to order by the
Speaker at 2 o'clock p. m.
The SPEAKER. Without objection, the proceedings had during the
recess will be printed in the Record, and the President's message
will be referred to the Committee on Military Affairs and ordered
printed.
There was no objection.
Receptions for Astronauts
Sec. 19.2 The House stood in recess to receive the Gemini IV astronauts
in the House Chamber.
On June 16, 1965,(1) the following occurred:
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Mr. [Carl] ALBERT [of Oklahoma]. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous
consent that it may be in order at any time on Thursday for the
Speaker to declare a recess for the purpose of receiving the Gemini
4 astronauts, Maj. James A. DeWitt, U.S. Air Force, and Maj. Edward
H. White, U.S. Air Force.
The SPEAKER.(2) Is there any objection to the
request of the gentleman from Oklahoma?
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There was no objection.
On June 17, 1965,(3) Mr. Gerald R. Ford, of Michigan,
asked for clarification as to procedure related to the reception for
the Gemini IV astronauts:
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3. 111 Cong. Rec. 13957, 89th Cong. 1st Sess. See also 111 Cong. Rec.
23648, 23649, 89th Cong. 1st Sess., Sept. 14, 1965, when the
House stood in recess to receive the Gemini 5 astronauts; and
117 Cong. Rec. 4580, 4581, 92d Cong. 1st Sess., Mar. 2, 1971,
for a reception for the Apollo 14 astronauts.
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Mr. GERALD R. FORD. Mr. Speaker, will the gentleman from
Oklahoma tell the House what the plans are for today, as far as
taking a recess and reconvening are concerned?
Mr. [Carl] ALBERT [of Oklahoma]. Yes; we hope to dispose of the
conference report on the excise bill and another bill which the
gentleman from Arkansas advised yesterday would be called up today
under a unanimous consent request. The House will recess shortly
thereafter. We expect the astronauts here on the floor about 2:30
this afternoon. . . . -------------------
RECEPTION OF THE ``GEMINI 4'' ASTRONAUTS
At 2:57 o'clock p.m., the Doorkeeper of the House of
Representatives, the
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Honorable William M. Miller, escorted into the House Chamber the
families of the Gemini 4 astronauts.
At 2:58 o'clock p.m., the Speaker of the House of
Representatives called the membership to order.
The Gemini 4 astronauts, Maj. James A. McDivitt and Maj. Edward
H. White, entered the Hall of the House of Representatives at 3
o'clock p.m., preceded by Sergeant at Arms Zeake W. Johnson, Jr.,
and escorted to the Speaker's rostrum by the Honorable William M.
Miller, Doorkeeper, Vice President Humprey, the Honorable Carl
Albert, the Honorable Gerald R. Ford, the Honorable Hale Boggs, the
Honorable Leslie C. Arends, the Honorable George P. Miller, and the
Honorable James G. Fulton.
[Applause, Members rising.]
Astronaut White was seated to the left of the Speaker and
Astronaut McDivitt to the right of the Speaker.
[Applause, Members rising.]
The SPEAKER. Members of the House, we have had many
distinguished visitors to this historic Chamber but there are no
two gentleman who are more distinguished or more welcome here than
the two gentlemen whom we have with us today.
It is a personal pleasure and a great honor for me to present
to you two brave Americans who have in a most notable manner added
glory and prestige to explorations in space, and to our country's
history, the Gemini 4 astronauts, Maj. -- lieutenant colonel
nominee -- James A. McDivitt, and Maj. -- lieutenant colonel
nominee -- Edward H. White.
[Applause, Members rising.]
The SPEAKER. It is again my personal pleasure and great honor
to present for remarks these two distinguished gentlemen. The first
one whom I shall present to my colleagues in the House, taking them
in order of their names in relation to the alphabet, is Maj. --
lieutenant colonel nominee -- James A. McDivitt.
[Applause, Members rising.]
Major McDIVITT. Mr. Speaker, and Members of Congress, I am
absolutely overwhelmed at being here today. . . .
The SPEAKER. It is also my personal pleasure and great honor to
present to you the other distinguished guest of the House -- and we
welcome you both with hospitality, warmth, and friendship -- the
distinguished American, Maj. -- lieutenant colonel nominee --
Edward H. White.
[Applause, Members and guests rising.]
Maj. EDWARD H. WHITE. Mr. Speaker, leaders of the United States
of America, friends, I knew that when I got up here I would have
the feeling that I could not even see over this rostrum, I feel so
humble and so small today. . . .
[Applause, Members rising.]
The SPEAKER. The Sergeant at Arms will escort the distinguished
visitors to the well of the House so that the Members of the House
may have an opportunity of meeting and shaking hands with them.
The Doorkeeper and the Sergeant at Arms escorted the two
astronauts to the well of the House, and their wives joined them.
The Members of the House greeted the astronauts and their
wives.
The SPEAKER. The committee of escort will conduct the
distinguished visitors from the Chamber.
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The recess having expired, the House was called to order by the
Speaker at 3 o'clock and 40 minutes p.m.
Mr. ALBERT. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the
proceedings had during the recess of the House may be printed in
the Record.
The SPEAKER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
There was no objection.
Sec. 19.3 A reception in the Caucus Room for astronauts Grissom and
Young was announced to the House by the Chairman of the Committee
on Science and Astronautics.(1)
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1. Parliamentarian's Note: Astronauts Virgil I. Grissom and John W.
Young were the first U.S. space team to orbit the earth in a
two-man capsule. The flight took place on Tuesday, Mar. 22,
1965. The astronauts were honored by the President at a White
House ceremony on Mar. 26, 1965. They attended a lunch on the
Senate side of the Capitol and then returned for the reception
on the House side at 5 o'clock p.m.
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On Mar. 25, 1965,(2) George P. Miller, of California,
Chairman of the Committee on Science and Astronautics, announced a
forthcoming reception:
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Mr. MILLER. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the Speaker, I wish to
extend to all Members an invitation to attend a reception in the
caucus room of the Cannon Office Building tomorrow afternoon at 5
o'clock, for the two astronauts who have just so successfully flown
through outer space.
The two astronauts, Virgil Grissom and John Young, will be
there.
Unfortunately, we must limit the invitation to Members of the
Congress and their immediate families. Consequently, we cannot
allow the members of the congressional staffs to attend because
there are so many people who want to see the astronauts that I am
afraid Members of Congress wouldn't have that opportunity.
I urge you to be present. I know there will be business on the
floor but we are going to try to arrange it so that we can get off
the floor in time to see these men who have made such a great
contribution to space science and to the honor and dignity of our
country.
On Mar. 26, 1965,(3) Speaker John W. McCormack, of
Massachusetts, during debate in the Committee of the Whole, informed
the House of plans to recess briefly so that Members might meet the
astronauts in the Caucus Room of the Cannon House Office
Building.(4)
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3. Id. at pp. 6109, 6112.
4. Rule IV clause 1, House Rules and Manual, Sec. 677 (2007), states:
``The Hall of the House shall be used only for the legislative
business of the House and for the caucus and conference
meetings of its Members, except when the House agrees to take
part in any ceremonies to be observed therein. The Speaker may
not entertain a motion for the suspension of this clause.''
As to the use of House facilities generally, see Ch. 4,
supra.
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Mr. GERALD R. FORD [of Michigan]. Mr. Chairman, a parliamentary
inquiry.
The CHAIRMAN.(5) The gentleman will state his
parliamentary inquiry.
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Mr. GERALD R. FORD. I note that the Speaker is in the well of
the House. Would he give us the benefit of his information
concerning plans for the Members of the House to visit with the
astronauts?
Mr. McCORMACK. I am very glad the gentleman propounded his
question in the parliamentary inquiry.
It is my hope that the Committee of the Whole will rise within
the next 15 or 20 minutes. Then, in the House, a unanimous-consent
request will be made to authorize the Speaker to declare a recess
in order that the Members and their dear ones can attend the
reception for the two astronauts. After that we will come back, and
the House will go back into the Committee of the Whole for the
further consideration of this bill. . . .
Mr. [Adam C.] POWELL [of New York]. Mr. Chairman, I move that
the Committee do now rise.
The motion was agreed to. . .
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SPEAKER EMPOWERED TO DECLARE RECESS
Mr. [Carl] ALBERT [of Oklahoma]. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous
consent that the Speaker may declare a recess subject to the call
of the Chair.
The SPEAKER. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman
from Oklahoma?
There was no
objection. -------------------
RECESS
The SPEAKER. The House will stand in recess subject to the call
of the Chair. The bells will be rung 15 minutes before reconvening.
Accordingly (at 4 o'clock and 45 minutes p.m.), the House stood
in recess subject to the call of the
Chair. -------------------
AFTER RECESS
The recess having expired, the House was called to order by the
Speaker at 6 o'clock and 9 minutes p.m.
Receptions for Generals
Sec. 19.4 Proceedings had during recess of the House for a House
ceremony to welcome General H. Norman Schwarzkopf.
On May 7, 1991,(1) the following occurred:
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Mrs. (Patricia) SCHROEDER [of Colorado]. Mr. Speaker, I ask
unanimous consent that it may be in order on Wednesday May 8, for
the Speaker to declare a recess, subject to the call of the Chair,
for the purpose of welcoming Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf,
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commander in chief, U.S. General Command.
The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Mazzoli).(2) Is there
objection to the request of the gentlewoman from Colorado?
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There was no objection.
On May 8, 1991,(3) the Speaker(4) presided
over a reception in the House Chamber. The proceedings were as follows:
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4. Thomas S. Foley (WA).
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RECEPTION OF GEN. H. NORMAN SCHWARZKOPF BY THE HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES
The SPEAKER. The Chair appoints the following Members to
welcome Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf into the Chamber:
The gentleman from Missouri, Mr. Gephardt; the gentleman from
Pennsylvania, Mr. Gray; the gentleman from Michigan, Mr. Bonior,
the gentleman from Maryland, Mr. Hoyer; the gentleman from
Illinois, Mr. Michel; the gentleman from Georgia, Mr. Gingrich; the
gentleman from California, Mr. Lewis; the gentleman from Oklahoma,
Mr. Edwards; the gentleman from Mississippi, Mr. Whitten; the
gentleman from Pennsylvania, Mr. McDade; the gentleman from
Florida, Mr. Fascell; the gentleman from Michigan, Mr. Broomfield;
the gentleman from Indiana, Mr. Hamilton; the gentleman from New
York, Mr. Solarz; the gentleman from Mississippi, Mr. Montgomery;
the gentleman from Arizona, Mr. Stump; the gentleman from
Wisconsin, Mr. Aspin; the gentleman from Alabama, Mr. Dickinson;
the gentleman from Pennsylvania, Mr. Murtha; the gentleman from
Florida, Mr. Young; the gentleman from Florida, Mr. Gibbons; and
the gentleman from California, Mr. Fazio.
``My Country'' was presented by the U.S. Army band, led by Co.
L. Bryan Shelburne, Jr.
The Doorkeeper, the Honorable James T. Molloy, announced Gen.
H. Norman Schwarzkopf, who entered the Hall of the House of
Representatives accompanied by the escort committee, and was seated
at the desk in front of the Speaker's rostrum.
The SPEAKER. The Chair wants to welcome everyone in the Chamber
on this special occasion.
We are honored to have with us today representatives from the
armed services who distinguished themselves in service in the
Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm.
Would they please rise so they may be recognized.
(Applause, the Members rising.)
The SPEAKER. We are also very honored to have with us in the
President's gallery, the wife of General Schwarzkopf, Brenda
Schwarzkopf.
(Applause, the Members rising.)
The SPEAKER. We are pleased to welcome Senator Mitchell,
majority leader of the U.S. Senate, and Members of the U.S. Senate.
We are also pleased to welcome to the Chamber His Excellency
Shaikh Saud Nasir Al-Sabah, Ambassador of the State of Kuwait.
(Applause.)
The SPEAKER. Members of the Congress, it is my great privilege
and I
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deem it a high honor and personal pleasure to present to you a man
who has made every American proud of our great country, Gen. H.
Norman Schwarzkopf, commander in chief of the U.S. Central Command
and one of the great heroes of Operation Desert Storm.
(Applause, the Members rising.)
General SCHWARZKOPF. Mr. Speaker, Members of Congress and
distinguished guests, it is a great day to be a soldier, and it is
a great day to be an American.
I want to thank you for the singular distinction of being
allowed to speak to the special session of the Congress of the
United States of America. . . .
(Applause, the Members rising.)
The U.S. Army Band presented a medley of marches.
Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf, accompanied by the escort
committee, retired from the Chamber.
The honored guests retired from the Chamber.
At 11 o'clock and 58 minutes a.m., the reception honoring Gen.
H. Norman Schwarzkopf was concluded.
The SPEAKER. The House will remain in recess until 12:15
p.m. -------------------
{time} 1215
AFTER RECESS
The recess having expired, the House was called to order by the
Speaker pro tempore [Mr. Hoyer] at 12 o'clock and 15 minutes p.m.
Sec. 19.5 Proceedings of a joint meeting to hear an address by General
William Westmoreland, Commander, U.S. Military Assistance Command,
Vietnam.
On Apr. 28, 1967,(1) the Governors of the States were
invited to attend the joint meeting to hear a report by the General.
The proceedings were as follows:
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JOINT MEETING OF THE HOUSE AND SENATE TO HEAR AN ADDRESS BY
GEN. WILLIAM C. WESTMORELAND, COMMANDER, U.S. MILITARY
ASSISTANCE COMMAND, VIETNAM
The SPEAKER of the House presided.
The Doorkeeper, Hon. William M. Miller, announced the Vice
President and Members of the U.S. Senate, who entered the Hall of
the House of Representatives, the Vice President taking the chair
at the right of the Speaker, and the Members of the Senate the
seats reserved for them.
The SPEAKER.(2) The Chair appoints as members of the
committee on the part of the House to escort our distinguished
visitor into the Chamber the gentleman from Oklahoma, Mr. Albert;
the gentleman from Louisiana, Mr. Boggs; the gentleman from New
York, Mr. Celler; the gentleman from South Carolina, Mr. Rivers;
the gentleman from Michigan, Mr. Gerald R. Ford; the gentleman from
Illinois, Mr. Arends; and the gentleman from South Carolina, Mr.
Watson.
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The VICE PRESIDENT.(3) The Chair appoints as members
of the committee
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of escort on the part of the Senate the Senator from Louisiana, Mr.
Long; the Senator from West Virginia, Mr. Byrd; the Senator from
Georgia, Mr. Russell; the Senator from South Carolina, Mr.
Hollings; the Senator from California Mr. Kuchel; the Senator from
Iowa, Mr. Hickenlooper; the Senator from North Dakota, Mr. Young;
the Senator from Maine, Mrs. Smith; and the Senator from South
Carolina, Mr. Thurmond.
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The Doorkeeper announced the Governors of the several States of
the Union.
The Governors of the several States of the Union entered the
Hall of the House of Representatives and took the seats reserved
for them.
The Doorkeeper announced the Ambassadors, Ministers, and
Charges d'Affaires of foreign governments.
The Ambassadors, Ministers and Charges d'Affaires of foreign
governments entered the Hall of the House of Representatives and
took the seats reserved for them.
The Doorkeeper announced the Cabinet of the President of the
United States.
The members of the Cabinet of the President of the United
States entered the Hall of the House of Representatives and took
the seats reserved for them in front of the Speaker's rostrum.
At 12 o'clock and 31 minutes p.m., the Doorkeeper announced
Gen. William C. Westmoreland, Commander, the U.S. Military
Assistance Command, Vietnam.
Gen. William C. Westmoreland, escorted by the committee of
Senators and Representatives, entered the Hall of the House of
Representatives, and stood at the Clerk's desk.
[Applause, the Members rising.]
The SPEAKER. Members of the Congress, I have the great pleasure
and high privilege of presenting to you Gen. William C.
Westmoreland, U.S. Army, Commander, the U.S. Military Assistance
Command, Vietnam.
address by gen. william c. westmoreland, u.s. army, commander,
u.s. military assistance command, vietnam
General WESTMORELAND. Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, Members of
Congress:
I am deeply honored to address the Congress of the United
States. I stand in the shadow of military men who have been here
before me, but none of them could have more pride than is mine in
representing the gallant American fighting men in Vietnam today. .
. .
[Applause, the Members rising.]
At 12 o'clock and 59 minutes p.m., General Westmoreland,
accompanied by the escort committee, retired from the Hall of the
House of Representatives. . . .
The SPEAKER. The purposes of the joint meeting having been
completed, the Chair declares the joint meeting of the two Houses
now dissolved.
Accordingly, at 1 o'clock and 4 minutes p.m., the joint meeting
of the two Houses was dissolved.
The Members of the Senate retired to their
Chamber. -------------------
AFTER RECESS
The recess having expired, the House was called to order by the
Speaker at 1 o'clock and 5 minutes p.m.
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DURING RECESS TO BE PRINTED
Mr. [Carl] ALBERT [of Oklahoma]. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous
consent that the proceedings had during the recess be printed in
the Record.
The SPEAKER. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman
from Oklahoma?
There was no objection.
Sec. 19.6 The House held a Joint Meeting in the House Chamber to hear
an address by General Matthew B. Ridgway.
On May 22, 1952,(1) the Speaker(2) presided
over a joint meeting in the House Chamber to receive General Ridgway,
who had just been relieved of command of the troops in Japan and Korea
and was on his way to relieve General Eisenhower, Supreme Commander of
the Allied Powers in Europe:
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JOINT MEETING OF THE HOUSE AND SENATE TO HEAR AN ADDRESS BY
GEN. MATTHEW B. RIDGWAY
The SPEAKER of the House of Representatives presided.
At 12 o'clock and 20 minutes p. m. the Members were called to
order by the Speaker.
The Doorkeeper announced the Vice President and the Members of
the United States Senate.
The Senate, preceded by the Vice President and its Secretary
and Sergeant at Arms, entered the Hall of the House of
Representatives.
The VICE PRESIDENT took the chair at the right of the Speaker
and the Members of the Senate took the seats reserved for them.
The SPEAKER. On the part of the House the Chair appoints as
members of the committee to escort our distinguished visitor into
the Chamber, the gentleman from Massachusetts, Mr. McCormack; the
gentleman from Massachusetts, Mr. Martin; the gentleman from
Louisiana, Mr. Brooks; and the gentleman from Missouri, Mr. Short.
The VICE PRESIDENT.(3) On the part of the Senate the
Chair appoints as members of the committee of escort the Senator
from Arizona, Mr. McFarland; the Senator from Texas, Mr. Connally,
the Senator from Texas, Mr. Johnson; the Senator from New
Hampshire, Mr. Bridges; and the Senator from New Jersey, Mr. Smith.
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The Doorkeeper announced the Ambassadors, Ministers and Charges
d'Affaires of foreign governments who entered the Hall of the House
of Representatives and took the seats reserved for them.
The Doorkeeper announced the members of the President's
Cabinet, who entered the Hall of the House of Representatives and
took the seats reserved for them.
At 12 o'clock and 30 minutes p. m. the Doorkeeper announced
General Matthew B. Ridgway.
General Ridgway, escorted the committee of Senators and
Representatives, entered the Hall of the House of
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Representatives and stood at the Clerk's desk. [Applause, the
Members rising.]
The SPEAKER. Members of Congress, I have the great pleasure and
the high privilege of presenting to you Gen. Matthew B. Ridgway.
[Applause, the Members
rising.] -------------------
ADDRESS OF GEN. MATTHEW B. RIDGWAY
General RIDGWAY. Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, distinguished
Members of the Congress, to be here, before the Members of the
Congress of my country, is the greatest honor. To the Senate and
the House of Representatives from whence came the invitation, and
to the President who gave his sanction, I express my profound and
respectful thanks. . . .
At 12 o'clock and 55 minutes p. m., General Ridgway,
accompanied by the escort committee, retired from the Chamber.
The Doorkeeper escorted the invited guests from the Chamber in
the following order:
The Ambassadors, Ministers, and Charges d'Affaires of foreign
governments.
The members of the President's
Cabinet. -------------------
JOINT MEETING DISSOLVED
The SPEAKER. The Chair declares the joint meeting of the two
Houses now dissolved.
Thereupon (at 12 o'clock and 58 minutes p. m.) the joint
meeting of the two Houses of Congress was dissolved.
The Members of the Senate retired to their
Chamber. -------------------
AFTER RECESS
The recess having expired, the House was called to order at
1:30 o'clock p. m. -------------------
PRINTING OF PROCEEDINGS DURING THE RECESS
Mr. [Jere] COOPER [of Tennessee]. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous
consent that the proceedings had during the recess today be
included in the Record.
The SPEAKER. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman
from Tennessee?
There was no objection.
Sec. 19.7 The House held a Joint Meeting in the House Chamber to
receive General of the Army Douglas MacArthur.
On Apr. 19, 1951,(1) the following proceedings occurred:
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joint meeting in house chamber to receive general of the army
douglas macarthur
The Speaker of the House of Representatives presided.
At 12:20 p.m., the Doorkeeper announced the Vice President and
the Members of the United States Senate.
The Senate, preceded by the Vice President and its Secretary
and Sergeant at Arms, entered the Hall of the House of
Representatives.
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The Vice President took the chair at the right of the Speaker
and the Members of the Senate took the seats reserved for them.
The SPEAKER.(2) The Chair appoints as members of the
committee on the part of the House to escort our distinguished
visitor into the Chamber the gentleman from Massachusetts, Mr.
McCormack; the gentleman from Massachusetts, Mr. Martin; the
gentleman from Georgia, Mr. Vinson; the gentleman from Indiana, Mr.
Halleck; and the gentleman from Louisiana, Mr. Brooks.
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The VICE PRESIDENT.(3) On the part of the Senate the
Chair appoints as members of the committee of escort the junior
Senator from Arizona, Mr. McFarland; the senior Senator from Texas,
Mr. Connally; the junior Senator from Georgia, Mr. Russell; the
junior Senator from Nebraska, Mr. Wherry; the senior Senator from
New Hampshire, Mr. Bridges; and the senior Senator from Wisconsin,
Mr. Wiley.
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The Doorkeeper announced General of the Army Douglas MacArthur.
General of the Army Douglas MacArthur, escorted by the
committee of Senators and Representatives, entered the Hall of the
House of Representatives and stood at the Clerk's desk. [Applause,
the Members rising.]
The SPEAKER. Members of the Congress, it is my great pleasure
and a distinct privilege to present to you General of the Army
Douglas MacArthur. [Applause, the Members rising.]
address of general of the army douglas macarthur
General MacARTHUR. Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, distinguished
Members of the Congress, I stand on this rostrum with a sense of
deep humility and great pride; humility in the wake of those great
American architects of our history who have stood here before me;
pride in the reflection that this forum of legislative debate
represents human liberty in the purest form yet devised.
[Applause.] Here are centered the hopes, and aspirations, and faith
of the entire human race. . . .
I am closing my 52 years of military service [Applause.] . . .
joint meeting dissolved
The SPEAKER. The joint meeting of the two Houses is now
dissolved.
Thereupon (at 1 o'clock and 15 minutes p. m.) the joint meeting
of the two Houses was dissolved.
after recess
The recess having expired (at 1 o'clock and 15 minutes p. m.),
the House was called to order by the Speaker.
Mr. [John W.] McCORMACK [of Massachusetts]. Mr. Speaker, I ask
unanimous consent that the proceedings had during the recess be
printed in the Record.
The SPEAKER. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman
from Massachusetts?
There was no objection.
Conferral of Honorary Veteran Status
Sec. 19.8 The House by unanimous consent discharged the
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Committee on House Oversight from further consideration of, and
adopted, a Senate concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the
Capitol Rotunda for a congressional ceremony to honor Leslie Townes
(Bob) Hope by conferring upon him the status of honorary veteran of
the Armed Forces of the United States.
On Oct. 23, 1997,(1) the following proceedings took
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Mr. [Robert W.] NEY [of Ohio]. Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous
consent that the Committee on House Oversight be discharged from
further consideration of the Senate concurrent resolution (S. Con.
Res. 56) authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a
ceremony honoring Leslie Townes (Bob) Hope by conferring upon him
the status of an honorary veteran of the Armed Forces of the United
States, and ask for its immediate consideration.
The Clerk read the title of the Senate concurrent resolution. .
. .
The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. Morella).(2) Is there
objection to the request of the gentleman from Ohio?
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There was no objection.
The Clerk read the Senate concurrent resolution, as follows:
S. Con. Res. 56
Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives
concurring), That the rotunda of the Capitol is authorized to be
used on October 29, 1997, for a ceremony to honor Leslie Townes
(Bob) Hope for conferring upon him the status of an honorary
veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States. Physical
preparations for the conduct of the ceremony shall be carried out
in accordance with such conditions as may be prescribed by the
Architect of the Capitol.
The Senate concurrent resolution was concurred in.
A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.
Commemoration of 75th Anniversary of the Department of Veterans'
Affairs
Sec. 19.9 The House suspended the rules and adopted a concurrent
resolution authorizing the use of the Rotunda for a ceremony to
commemorate the 75th anniversary of (what is now) the Department of
Veterans Affairs.
On July 10, 2006,(1) the following proceedings took
place:
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Mr. [Vernon J.] EHLERS [of Michigan]. Madam Speaker, I move to
suspend the rules and agree to the concurrent resolution (H. Con.
Res. 427) permitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a
ceremony to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the establishment
of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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The Clerk read as follows:
H. Con. Res. 427
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), that the rotunda of the Capitol is authorized to
be used on July 19, 2006, for a ceremony to commemorate the
75th anniversary of the establishment of the Department of
Veterans Affairs. Physical preparations for the ceremony shall
be carried out in accordance with such conditions as the
Architect of the Capitol may prescribe.
The SPEAKER pro tempore.(2) Pursuant to the rule,
the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Ehlers) and the gentleman from New
Jersey (Mr. Pallone) each will control 20 minutes.
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The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Michigan.
Mr. EHLERS. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may
consume.
For three-quarters of a century, the Department of Veterans
Affairs has supported the distinguished men and women of our Armed
Forces through the many services they offer. Since its inception in
1930, the VA has worked tirelessly to enhance patient care and
veterans benefits, providing excellence in service to those who
serve our Nation proudly. . . .
Mr. EHLERS. Madam Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered
by the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Ehlers) that the House suspend
the rules and agree to the concurrent resolution, H. Con. Res. 427.
The question was taken; and (two-thirds having voted in favor
thereof) the rules were suspended and the concurrent resolution was
agreed to.
A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.
War-Related Observances
Sec. 19.10 Proceedings had during a recess of the House for a joint
meeting to close the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of World
War II.
On Sept. 29, 1995,(1) the following proceedings
occurred:
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AUTHORIZING THE SPEAKER TO DECLARE RECESSES AT ANY TIME ON
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1995
Mr. [Christopher] SHAYS [of Connecticut]. Mr. Speaker, I ask
unanimous consent that it may be in order for the Speaker to
declare recesses at any time on Wednesday, October 11, 1995, for
the purpose of a joint meeting to commemorate the 50th anniversary
of World War II.
The SPEAKER pro tempore.(2) Is there objection to
the request of the gentleman from Connecticut?
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There was no objection.
On Oct. 11, 1995,(3) the House stood in recess subject
to the call of the Chair:
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RECESS
The SPEAKER.(4) Pursuant to the order of the House
of Friday, September 29, 1995, the House will stand
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Accordingly (at 8 o'clock and 3 minutes a.m.), the House stood
in recess subject to the call of the
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JOINT MEETING OF THE 104TH CONGRESS TO CLOSE THE COMMEMORATION
OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF WORLD WAR II
During the recess the following proceedings took place in honor
of the 50th anniversary of World War II, the Speaker of the House
presiding.
The Assistant to the Sergeant at Arms, Kevin Brennan, announced
the Vice President of the United States and the Members of the U.S.
Senate, who entered the Hall of the House of Representatives,
taking the seats reserved for them.
The SPEAKER. The joint meeting to close the commemoration of
the 50th anniversary of World War II will come to order.
The Assistant to the Sergeant at Arms announced the Joint Armed
Forces Color Guard.
The historical colors were carried into the Chamber; the flag
was carried into the Chamber by the color bearer and a guard from
each of the branches of the Armed Forces.
The national anthem was presented by the U.S. Army Chorus.
The color guard saluted the Speaker, faced about, and saluted
the House.
The flag was posted, and the Members and guests were seated.
The Chaplain of the U.S. House of Representatives, Rev. James
David Ford, D.D., delivered the . . . invocation[.] . . .
The SPEAKER. It is most appropriate we hold this joint meeting
of Congress to thank and honor the World War II generation who 50
years ago fought the most destructive war in history and saved the
world for freedom. This morning we remember all who served our
Nation, but our focus is on the World War II veteran, their
families and those who served on the home front. . . .
Mr. Vice President.
Vice President GORE.(5) Mr. Speaker, Mr. Leader,
Members of Congress, members of the President's Cabinet, General
Shalikashvili and members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and all
members of the Armed Services who are gathered here and, most of
all, to our World War II veterans and to their families, on behalf
of the U.S. Senate, I, too, welcome you. . . .
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The SPEAKER. Representative Henry J. Hyde enlisted in the U.S.
Navy on Veterans Day, November 11, 1942, and was commissioned an
ensign in the U.S. Navy Reserve in October 1944. He served in the
South Pacific, New Guinea, and the Philippines. He continued his
military career in the Naval Reserves until 1968, retiring with the
rank of commander. . . .
The SPEAKER. The U.S. Army Chorus and the U.S. Coast Guard Band
will now present ``Songs of the GI.''
The U.S. Army Chorus and the U.S. Coast Guard Band presented
``Songs of the GI.'' [Applause.]
The SPEAKER. Representative G.V. ``Sonny'' Montgomery is one of
the
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veterans' best friends. He entered World War II as an enlisted
person, was awarded the Bronze Star for valor, earned three Battle
Stars and attained the rank of captain by the end of the war. He
was recently awarded the Department of Defense Medal for
Distinguished Public Service by Secretary Perry because of the
success of the Montgomery GI bill in recruiting, retention and
readjustment to civilian life.
The Chair recognizes and wishes also to take a moment to
express his personal feelings that we will all miss you upon your
retirement next year and hopes that all will recognize the
Honorable Sonny Montgomery, representative from the state of
Mississippi and ranking minority member of the Committee on
Veterans' Affairs. . . .
The SPEAKER. It is an honor for me to introduce our next
speaker. He is a distinguished World War II veteran who was awarded
the Medal of Honor for his uncommon valor, leadership and
inspiration during the bloody battle of Guam in July 1944.
During that battle, Marine Capt. Louis H. Wilson commanded his
company through some of the Pacific war's most vicious combat.
During several continuous days of battle, he led his men,
spearheading attacks and repelling enemy counterattacks. . . .
The SPEAKER. The Honorable Robert H. Michel, former Republican
leader of the House of Representatives, was elected to the 85th
Congress and for 36 years served the constituents of Peoria, IL,
with great distinction until his retirement at the end of the 103d
Congress.
During World War II, he also served with great distinction. He
was a combat infantryman in England, France, Belgium, and Germany.
Having been wounded by machine gun fire, he was discharged as a
disabled veteran after being awarded the Bronze Star, Purple Heart,
and four battle stars.
At this time, the Honorable Robert H. Michel will lead the U.S.
Army Chorus in singing ``God Bless America.'' . . .
The SPEAKER. The benediction will be given by the Reverend
Lloyd John Ogilvie, Chaplain of the U.S. Senate.
The Chaplain of the Senate, the Reverend Lloyd John Ogilvie,
offered the . . . benediction[.] . . .
The SPEAKER. Members and guests will stand for the retirement
of the colors.
The colors were retired from the Chamber.
The SPEAKER. At this time, the Members of the Senate will
retire.
The Members of the Senate retired from the Chamber.
The SPEAKER. The purpose for the joint meeting having been
fulfilled, the joint meeting is concluded. The House will continue
in recess until approximately 11 a.m.
The honored guests retired from the Chamber, at 10 o'clock and
16 minutes a.m. The proceedings to close the Commemoration of the
50th Anniversary of World War II were
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AFTER RECESS
The recess having expired, the House was called to order by the
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Speaker pro tempore [Mr. Shays] at 11
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PRINTING OF PROCEEDINGS HAD DURING RECESS
Mr. [Joe] KNOLLENBERG [of Michigan]. Mr. Speaker, I ask
unanimous consent that the proceedings had during the recess be
printed in the Congressional Record.
The SPEAKER pro tempore.(6) Is there objection to
the request of the gentleman from Michigan?
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There was no objection.
Sec. 19.11 By unanimous consent the House considered a concurrent
resolution authorizing use of the Capitol Rotunda in ceremonies to
honor Americans yet unaccounted for from the Vietnam War.
On June 26, 1991,(1) the following proceedings took
place:
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Mr. [William (Bill)] CLAY [of Missouri]. Madam Speaker, I ask
unanimous consent that the Committee on House Administration be
discharged from further consideration of the concurrent resolution
(H. Con. Res. 158) authorizing the use of the rotunda of the
Capitol by the National League of POW/MIA Families for a ceremony
to honor the members of the armed services and civilians still
imprisoned, missing, and unaccounted for as a result of the Vietnam
conflict.
The Clerk read the title of the concurrent resolution.
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The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. Unsoeld).(2) Is there
objection to the request of the gentleman from Missouri?
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Mr. [Bill] BARRETT [of Nebraska]. Madam Speaker, reserving the
right to object, I yield to the gentleman from Missouri [Mr. Clay]
for the purpose of explaining his request.
Mr. CLAY. Madam Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding.
House Concurrent Resolution 158 provides for the use of the
Capitol rotunda by the National League of POW/MIA Families on July
13, 1991 at 11 a.m. for a ceremony to honor the members of the
armed services and civilians still imprisoned, missing and
unaccounted for as a result of the Vietnam conflict. . . .
Mr. BARRETT. Madam Speaker, I withdraw my reservation of
objection.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of
the gentleman from Missouri?
There was no objection.
The Clerk read the concurrent resolution, as follows:
H. Con. Res. 158
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the rotunda of the Capitol may be used by the
National League of POW/MIA Families on July 13, 1991, from
11:00 o'clock ante meridian until 12:00 o'clock noon, for a
ceremony to honor the members of the Armed Services and
civilians still imprisoned, missing and unaccounted for as a
result of the Vietnam conflict. Physical preparations
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for the ceremony shall be carried out in accordance with such
conditions as the Architect of the Capitol may prescribe.
The concurrent resolution was agreed to.
A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.
Sec. 19.12 Example of a concurrent resolution, considered by unanimous
consent, authorizing the use of the Capitol Rotunda for a ceremony.
On May 23, 1990,(1) the following proceedings took
place:
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Mr. [Joe] KOLTER [of Pennsylvania]. Mr. Speaker, I ask
unanimous consent that the Committee on House Administration be
discharged from further consideration of the Senate concurrent
resolution (S. Con. Res. 133) providing for the use of the Capitol
rotunda, and ask for its immediate consideration in the House.
The Clerk read the title of the Senate concurrent resolution.
The SPEAKER pro tempore.(2) Is there objection to
the request of the gentleman from Pennsylvania?
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Mr. [Paul E.] GILLMOR [of Ohio]. Mr. Speaker, reserving the
right to object, I would ask the gentleman from Pennsylvania to
explain the resolution.
Mr. KOLTER. Mr. Speaker, if the gentleman will yield, the
resolution provides for the use of the rotunda for Members of
Congress to assemble in conjunction with a ceremony commemorating
American military heroism. The Senate adopted the resolution on
Monday and the ceremony is tomorrow.
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It is essential that we adopt it at this time in order to
insure that the rotunda is available for the ceremony in the event
of inclement weather.
Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, further reserving the right to
object, I join in supporting this resolution. I think it is only
appropriate, and I particularly feel, as an Air Force veteran, that
we should have this ceremony in the rotunda tomorrow recognizing
the bravery of Americans.
Mr. Speaker, I would ask my colleagues to join in supporting
the resolution.
Mr. Speaker, I withdraw my reservation of objection.
The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Parker). Is there objection to the
request of the gentleman from Pennsylvania?
There was no objection.
The Clerk read the Senate concurrent resolution, as follows:
S. Con. Res. 133
Whereas America can never forget the sacrifices of our
brave military heroes: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives
concurring), That the Rotunda of the Capitol may be used on
Thursday, May 24, 1989, at 10:30 a.m., to allow the assembling
of Members of Congress for ceremonies celebrating American
Military Heroism.
Sec. 2. The Architect of the Capitol may prescribe
conditions for physical preparations with respect to
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the use of the Rotunda authorized by the first section.
The Senate concurrent resolution was concurred in.
A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.
Sec. 19.13 By unanimous consent, the House considered and agreed to a
concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the Capitol Rotunda
for ceremonies to observe the unveiling of the National League of
Families POW/MIA flag.
On Feb. 22, 1989,(1) the following proceedings took
place:
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Mr. [Ronnie G.] FLIPPO [of Alabama]. Mr. Speaker, I ask
unanimous consent that the Committee on House Administration be
discharged from further consideration of the Senate concurrent
resolution (S. Con. Res. 5) to provide for the use of the rotunda
of the Capitol to inaugurate the display of the POW/MIA flag, and
ask for its immediate consideration.
The Clerk read the title of the Senate concurrent resolution.
The SPEAKER pro tempore.(2) Is there objection to
the request of the gentleman from Alabama?
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There was no objection.
The Clerk read the Senate concurrent resolution, as follows:
S. Con. Res. 5
Whereas America can never forget the sacrifices of our
brave servicemen still missing in action, nor the heroic
suffering of our prisoners of war;
Whereas the families of Americans missing in Southeast
Asia, having suffered greatly themselves, joined together in
1970 as the National League of Families to facilitate and
promote the fullest possible accounting for POW/MIAs;
Whereas the official National League of Families POW/MIA
flag symbolizes the nationwide recognition that is justly
deserved by the missing and unaccounted for servicemen of all
armed conflicts; and
Whereas the POW/MIA flag is an effective means of further
raising public consciousness on this key American issue: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives
concurring), That the rotunda of the Capitol may be used on
Thursday, March 9, 1989, at 3 p.m., for ceremonies to observe
the unveiling of the National League of Families POW/MIA flag
which shall be displayed in the Capitol Rotunda until a
satisfactory accounting of all America's POW/MIA's has taken
place. The POW/MIA flag so displayed shall be in such size and
at such place as the Architect of the Capitol, the Speaker and
the Minority Leader of the United States House of
Representatives, and the Majority and Minority Leaders of the
United States Senate shall designate.
Sec. 2. The Architect of the Capitol may prescribe
conditions for physical preparations with respect to the use of
the rotunda authorized by the first section.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Alabama [Mr.
Flippo] is recognized for 1 hour.
Mr. FLIPPO. Mr. Speaker, I yield 30 minutes to the
distinguished gentleman from Illinois [Mr. Michel], who is the
author of the House companion bill.
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Mr. [Robert H.] MICHEL [of Illinois]. Mr. Speaker, I yield
myself such time as I may consume.
Mr. Speaker, this resolution provides for the display of the
POW/MIA flag in the rotunda of the Capitol and allows the rotunda
to be used for appropriate ceremonies on March 9 for the unveiling
of the flag.
It is identical as the gentleman indicated, to a resolution I
introduced on January 27 here in the House.
Display of this flag until such time as there has been a
satisfactory accounting of all our American POW's and MIA's, is a
means of demonstrating our national concern and support for our
servicemen who are missing in action or unaccounted for.
I can think of no better place for this flag to be displayed.
The rotunda, with its statues of great Americans like Washington,
Jefferson, Lincoln, Jackson, and Grant and the new bust of Martin
Luther King is a place fit for American heroes. . . .
Mr. MICHEL. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the Senate
concurrent resolution.
The Senate concurrent resolution was concurred in.
A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.
Sec. 19.14 The House agreed to a Senate concurrent resolution providing
for the purchase of a floral wreath to be placed near catafalques
bearing the remains of the unknown dead of World War II and Korea
as they lay in state in the Rotunda of the Capitol.
On May 22, 1958,(1) the Speaker (2)
recognized Mr. John W. McCormack, of Massachusetts, to offer the
following resolution:
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Mr. McCORMACK. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent for the
immediate consideration of Senate Concurrent Resolution 90.
The Clerk read the concurrent resolution, as follows:
Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives
concurring), That the Sergeant at Arms of the Senate and the
Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives are each
hereby authorized and directed to purchase a floral wreath to
be placed by the catafalques bearing the remains of the
unknowns of World War II and Korea which are to lie in state in
the rotunda of the Capitol of the United States from May 28 to
May 30, 1958, the expenses of which shall be paid from the
contingent funds of the Senate and the House of
Representatives, respectively.
The concurrent resolution was concurred in.
A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.
Sec. 19.15 Announcement that Members would meet informally in the House
Chamber to proceed in a body to the Rotunda to witness the arrival
of the remains of the Unknowns of World War II and Korea.
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On May 27, 1958,(1) the Speaker (2) announced
that the House would gather informally the next morning (before the
convening of the House for the day) to attend a commemorative
ceremony:(3)
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2. Sam Rayburn (TX).
3. H. Con. Res. 242 authorized the use of the Rotunda for the lying in
state of the soldiers. See 104 Cong. Rec. 2442, 85th Cong. 2d
Sess., Feb. 19, 1958. See also Ch. 38 Appendix, infra.
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The SPEAKER. The Chair desires to make the following
announcement:
Members will meet here in the House Chamber, informally, at
9:30 a.m. on tomorrow, Wednesday, May 28, 1958, and will then
proceed in a body to the rotunda of the Capitol to witness the
arrival of the remains of the unknown servicemen of World War II
and Korea which will there lie in state until May 30, 1958.
In the Senate, on May 28, 1958,(4) the following
proceedings occurred:
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Mr. [Lyndon B.] JOHNSON [of Texas]. Mr. President, I ask
unanimous consent that the Senate stand in recess subject to the
call of the Chair.
The VICE PRESIDENT.(5) Is there objection? The Chair
hears none, and it is so ordered.
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Thereupon (at 9 o'clock and 46 minutes, a. m.) the Senate,
preceded by its Secretary (Felton M. Johnston), its Sergeant at
Arms (Joseph C. Duke), and Vice President Richard M. Nixon, of
California, proceeded to the rotunda in the Capitol Building to
participate in the commemorative exercises in connection with
placing on the catafalques the caskets containing the bodies of the
unknown dead of World War II and the Korean war. When the Members
of the two Houses had assembled in the rotunda, the Vice President
and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, on behalf of the
Congress of the United States, placed wreaths before the caskets.
The Senate reassembled at 10 o'clock and 7 minutes a. m., when
called to order by the President pro tempore.
In the House, on May 28, 1958,(6) Members, by unanimous
consent and special order respectively, spoke about the ceremony held
in the Rotunda earlier in the day.
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THE TWO UNKNOWN AMERICANS
Mr. [Eugene J.] KEOUGH [of New York]. Mr. Speaker, I ask
unanimous consent to extend my remarks at this point.
The SPEAKER. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman
from New York?
There was no objection.
Mr. KEOUGH. Mr. Speaker, it is with great humility that we
receive in the Capitol the remains of the two unknown Americans of
World War II and of Korea. . . .
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The two unknowns in our midst will give us pause. For here is
the symbol of tremendous faith and respect and dedication from
which we may all take inspiration. . .
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THE UNKNOWN SERVICEMEN OF THE KOREAN WAR AND WORLD WAR II
The SPEAKER. Under previous order of the House, the gentlewoman
from Massachusetts [Mrs. Rogers] is recognized for 10 minutes. . .
.
Mrs. [Edith Nourse] ROGERS of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, I
believe everyone of us, as we viewed this morning in the rotunda of
the Capitol the flag-covered caskets of the two unknown soldiers,
one from the Korean war and one from World War II, soldiers known
only to God, was deeply moved. . . .
Mr. Speaker, our prayers, our love and devotion and undying
gratitude will be with them always. They typify every soldier known
only to God.
Sec. 19.16 A concurrent resolution providing that the flag of the
United States shall be displayed at half mast over the Capitol
Building on the date of arrival in port of the first vessel
returning to the United States with the remains of American
soldiers, sailors, marines, and airmen who gave their lives to
their country in the Korean hostilities.
On Mar. 20, 1951,(1) Mr. J. Percy Priest, of Tennessee,
asked unanimous consent for the immediate consideration of Senate
Concurrent Resolution 20. The proceedings were as follows:
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honoring our korean heroes
Mr. PRIEST. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent for the
immediate consideration of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res.
20) to display the flag on the Capitol at half-mast on the occasion
of the first arrival of the remains of members of the armed
services killed in Korea.
The Clerk read the concurrent resolution, as follows:
Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives
concurring), That the flag of the United States shall be
displayed at half-mast on the Capitol Building on the date of
the arrival in port of the first vessel returning to the United
States the remains of gallant and heroic American soldiers,
sailors, marines, and airmen who gave their lives to their
country in the Korean hostilities. . . .
The SPEAKER.(2) Is there objection to the request of
the gentleman from Tennessee?
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There was no objection.
The concurrent resolution was concurred in.
A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.
Sec. 19.17 When the unconditional surrender of Germany
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(World War II) was anticipated as imminent, the Speaker arranged
that Members of the House might remain in their seats in recess to
hear the expected Presidential proclamation.
On May 7, 1945,(1) Mr. John W. McCormack, of
Massachusetts, requested permission for the House to hear the expected
proclamation of the unconditional surrender of Germany in World War II.
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Mr. McCORMACK. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that it may
be in order during the remainder of the day for the Speaker to
declare such recess as he may desire, the reconvening of the House
to be subject to the call of the Chair.
The SPEAKER.(2) Is there objection to the request of
the gentleman from Massachusetts?
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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 object of this request and ask for any detail
that the gentleman might like to give us.
Mr. McCORMACK. In the event the hoped-for proclamation from an
official angle of VE-day has arrived, I thought it might be that
the Speaker would desire to have the House stand in recess. There
are many rumors. The leadership, as far as I am able to ascertain,
has nothing definite although it is hoped that the official
announcement may be made possibly some time during the afternoon,
in which event the Speaker may desire to have the House stand in
recess.
The SPEAKER. Permit the Chair to make this statement: The Chair
has been in communication with the White House this morning. The
Chair knows nothing more than any other Member of the House. But in
case the President of the United States issues a proclamation this
afternoon it will be on the air and the Chair has arranged that the
Members may remain in their seats to hear this proclamation. The
Chair thinks it would be wise, therefore, for the House to be in
recess for this reason.
Parliamentarian's Note: The radio gallery connected their radio
system to the House amplifiers. However, the proclamation did not come
that day; it came at 9 a.m. the next day, before the House met.
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CHAPTER 36
Ceremonies and Awards
Sec. 20. Presentation of Gifts and Awards
On occasion, the House (or the Congress) has received works of art
or historic objects donated by private individuals, organizations or
foundations, for preservation in the public trust.(1) These
donations will generally have a patriotic significance and upon their
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receipt, an announcement of acceptance or dedication ceremony may be
held.(2)
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1. Acceptance of foreign gifts, emoluments, offices, or titles by
House employees is subject to the limitations of Section 9,
Article 1 of the U.S. Constitution; the Foreign Gifts and
Decorations Act of 1966 (Pub L. No. 90-83, 81 Stat. 208, Sept.
11, 1967; codified at 5 USC Sec. 7342) and by House ethics
rules (See House Ethics Manual, Committee on Standards of
Official Conduct, 110th Cong. 2d Sess., U.S. G.P.O. (Washington
2007)). See also 5 Hinds' Precedents Sec. Sec. 7100-7106 and 8
Cannon's Precedents Sec. Sec. 3558, 3559.
2. See Sec. Sec. 20.2-20.4, infra. The Committee on House
Administration has jurisdiction over statuary, pictures, and
the acceptance or purchase of works of art for the Capitol. The
Committee on Natural Resources is responsible for the erection
of monuments to the memory of individuals. See Rule X clause 1,
House Rules and Manual Sec. 731
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The John W. McCormack Annual Award of Excellence
Sec. 20.1 The Majority Leader announced to the House that the Speaker,
at ceremonies in his honor, had been given a book signed by all
House employees and that an annual award of excellence had been
established in the Speaker's name to be presented to the employee
performing the most valuable service to the House.
On Dec. 17, 1970,(1) Majority Leader Carl Albert, of
Oklahoma, announced that Speaker John W. McCormack, of Massachusetts,
had been presented with a book signed by all the employees of the House
and that an award had been designated in his honor, as follows:
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Mr. ALBERT. Mr. Speaker, one of the most deserved and touching
ceremonies I have ever witnessed took place in the caucus room of
the Cannon House Office Building today. On this occasion, the
employees of the House of Representatives honored the Speaker by
giving him a book signed by all of them and presented in his name a
plaque to be called ``The John W. McCormack Annual Award of
Excellence'' on which each year the name of the House employee, who
performs the most valuable service for the House, will be
inscribed. This plaque will be hung in a conspicuous place on the
House side of the Capitol and will be a permanent part of the House
and its heritage.
The employees paid the Speaker a tribute which expressed both
their high regard and deep affection. In responding, the Speaker
made a remarkably beautiful spontaneous speech which brought tears
to the eyes of many in attendance. It was evident that everyone
present from the lowliest employee to the ranking officials of the
House loved our great Speaker and were saddened that he will not be
with them next year. They all appreciate his
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decency, his humility, his consideration, and his kindness. He has
certainly been a friend of the House employees.
Presentation of Historic Chairs to the House
Sec. 20.2 Proceedings in connection with the presentation to the House
of two antique chairs, used in the new House Chamber when it was
first occupied in 1857, were inserted in the Congressional Record.
On July 22, 1968,(1) the following proceedings occurred
in the House:
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Mr. [Fred] SCHWENGEL [of Iowa]. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous
consent to extend my remarks at this point in the Record and
include extraneous matter.
The SPEAKER pro tempore.(2) Is there objection to
the request of the gentleman from Iowa?
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There was no objection.
Mr. SCHWENGEL. Mr. Speaker, on July 18 in a brief ceremony in
the Speaker's Lobby, Mrs. George J. Le Blanc, of Alexandria, Va.,
presented two chairs used by the House of Representatives over 100
years ago when they were still meeting in the old House Chamber,
now known as Statuary Hall. Because of the special interest present
Members of the House may have in this and because it was a historic
occasion, it should be properly recorded in the Journal. I am
having the remarks made at the occasion placed in the Congressional
Record:
Congressisonal Chair Presentation Ceremony
remarks by hon. fred schwengel
Mr. Speaker, fellow Congressmen, friends and guests: We are
gathered again today to make another presentation to the
Capitol. I speak as President of the United States Capitol
Historical Society to serve as a vehicle to present to the
House of Representatives of the Congress of the United States
of America, two antique chairs used by Congressmen in the House
Chamber over one hundred years ago, to be here as daily
reminders of our history and heritage. . . .
presentation by mrs. george j. le blanc
I am very happy to attend this homecoming for it gives me
the opportunity to see these two chairs returned to their
rightful place, the Capitol of the United States, where they
once had the honor of serving Congressmen of the House of
Representatives. . . .
And so it is with great pleasure that I return these chairs
to their rightful place, realizing by your acceptance of them
they will be preserved for posterity as a part of our great
American Heritage.
remarks of the speaker of the house
Mr. Schwengel, I am glad to be here in this historic
Speaker's Lobby for this important ceremony and accept these
fine heirlooms for the House of Representatives. I am glad to
have these chairs that were used by Congressmen over one
hundred
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years ago. They will be reminders of our early patriots and
Representatives of the House who were statesmen in the very
real and important sense. The memories of these men should be
noted and called to our attention more often than they are and
with the acceptance of these chairs placed here in this Lobby,
we will have an interesting daily reminder of these men and
women. . . .
In closing may I say again these two chairs are a reminder
of history -- the history of yesterday, and I want to assure
Mrs. Le Blanc that these chairs will become an intricate part
of the House of Representatives in its daily work to serve the
people.
remarks of hon. fred schwengel
Thank you, Mr. Speaker, for those eloquent words of
appreciation and assurance. Once again, you have gone beyond
the call of duty as you have done so often -- especially for
the Historical Society and for those projects and programs that
have for their purpose the recalling of the magnificent story
of our Capitol and the history of our country. You have been a
great Speaker and you have been great in the support of those
things that recall a great foundation based on freedom on which
our nation was built. . . .
Donation of Marble Bust to Congress
Sec. 20.3 A marble bust was donated to Congress by an organization and
placed in the rotunda of the Old House Office Building.
On May 15, 1962,(1) a marble bust of former Speaker
Joseph W. Martin, Jr. was presented to the Congress of the United
States by the National Federation of Republican Women.(2)
The following proceedings occurred:
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2. The bust was placed in the ``Old House Office Building,'' which was
subsequently renamed the Cannon House Office Building. See
http://www.aoc.gov/cc/cobs/chob.cfm (last visited Jan. 5,
2010).
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Mr. [Don L.] SHORT [of North Dakota]. Mr. Speaker, I ask
unanimous consent that the gentleman from Massachusetts [Mr. Morse]
may extend his remarks in the body of the Record and include
extraneous matter.
The SPEAKER pro tempore.(3) Is there objection to
the request of the gentleman from North Dakota?
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There was no objection.
Mr. [F. Bradford] MORSE [of Massachusetts]. Mr. Speaker,
hundreds, indeed thousands, of men have served in this great House,
but none has inspired greater respect, devotion and affection than
has our distinguished colleague from the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts, the beloved former Speaker of this body, Joe Martin.
The qualities that have earned Speaker Martin such a high place in
the regard of his colleagues have endeared him to millions of
Americans.
The honors that have been accorded this great yet humble man
bear eloquent testimony to his stature. Honors, indeed, are not new
to Joe Martin, but I believe that of all the tributes he has
received none have had greater meaning than that which was accorded
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him on Sunday, April 15, 1962, when the National Federation of
Republican Women presented to the Congress of the United States a
marble likeness of Joe Martin, executed by the noted sculptress,
Mme. Suzanne Silvercruys, to be placed in the rotunda of the House
Office Building.
Scores of Joe's colleagues from both branches of the Congress
joined with hundreds of Republican ladies from throughout our
nation in the presentation ceremony. In order that our colleagues
who were not able to attend the ceremonies may share the sentiments
of those who paid tribute to Joe on this notable occasion, I am
incorporating at this point in the Congressional Record the program
describing the ceremonies together with a record of the proceedings
which was transcribed from a tape recording of the ceremonies
contributed as a public service by Mr. Isaac Street, of Business
and Social Recordings[.](4)
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4. The taped ceremonies were printed in the Congressional Record at
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Donation of 49-Star Flag to House
Sec. 20.4 A 49-star flag, for use on the rostrum, was presented to the
House of Representatives by the Daughters of the American
Revolution.
On July 16, 1959,(1) Mr. Clifford G. McIntire, of Maine,
gave a one-minute speech announcing that a 49-star flag had been
presented to the House by the Daughters of the American Revolution. The
proceedings were as follows:
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Mr. McINTIRE. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor and privilege to
direct the attention of the House to the fact that as this session
opens today the new 49-star flag of our beloved country is
officially displayed over the Speaker's rostrum for the first time.
A flag of the United States was presented to the House of
Representatives in 1901 by the National Society of the Daughters of
the American Revolution and hung over the Speaker's rostrum for the
first time.
On August 19, 1919, the House was presented with a new flag by
this society to replace the flag displayed since 1901, which had
become soiled and worn. This new flag was formally accepted by
House resolution, September 18, 1919, and hung over the Speaker's
rostrum, back of the Speaker's chair. By House Resolution of
September 18, 1919, the old flag was returned to the society, to be
displayed and carefully preserved in the archives of the society.
On December 28, 1950, a new flag was once again presented to
the House by this society to replace the flag that had been
displayed in the Chamber since 1919, and was hung over the
Speaker's rostrum back of the Speaker's chair, on January 3, 1951,
the day when the House met for the first time in the remodeled
Chamber. The old flag was returned to the society for preservation,
December 28, 1950.
In the office of the Speaker this morning, Mrs. Doris White,
distinguished citizen of Maine and president-general of the
Daughters of the
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American Revolution, presented this beautiful 49-star flag to the
House of Representatives.
This continues a project which began in 1901 as a project truly
in keeping with the great traditions and high ideals of this
distinguished organization of American women.
Memorial Bell Tower
Sec. 20.5 A resolution authorizing the printing of proceedings in
connection with the dedication ceremonies of the Robert A. Taft
Memorial.
On Apr. 13, 1959,(1) Mr. Clarence J. Brown, of Ohio,
asked unanimous consent to address the House:
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DEDICATION CEREMONY, TAFT MEMORIAL TOWER
Mr. BROWN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend my remarks.
The SPEAKER.(2) Is there objection to the request of
the gentleman from Ohio?
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There was no objection.
Mr. BROWN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I have requested this time to
announce that tomorrow morning the dedicatory exercises for the
Taft Memorial Bell Tower on the Capitol Grounds, just across
Constitution Avenue, will begin at 10 o'clock. All Members of
Congress, of course, are invited, along with their wives. Tickets
have been sent to each Member of the House and each Member of the
Senate, two tickets to each. Special reserved seats have been
arranged and are being held for the use of Members of Congress.
If I may take just a second or two, I should like to tell you
something of the program:
The Indian Hill High School Band, which comes from the little
community where Senator Taft lived, will give a part of the musical
program, which will start about 10 minutes of 10. Then the U.S.
Marine Band will follow.
The presiding officer to open the meeting will be
Representative B. Carroll Reece of Tennessee, who is the president
of the Robert A. Taft Memorial Foundation, Inc.
The invocation will be given by Rev. Frederick Brown Harris,
Chaplain of the Senate.
The meaning of the tower will be explained in a short address
by Representative Reece, who will present, in a body, the 100
trustees of the memorial foundation.
The meeting will then be turned over to me as the chairman of
the Physical Memorial Subcommittee, and I in turn will introduce,
first, Senator Styles Bridges, who will speak for 4 or 5 minutes
for the Senate, then Senator Harry Flood Byrd, who will speak also
for the Senate for about the same length of time, to be followed by
William Howard Taft III, the eldest son of Senator Taft, former
Ambassador to Ireland, as you recall. He will respond for a minute
or so in behalf of the family.
Following I will present the former President of the United
States, the
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chairman of the board of trustees of the foundation, the Honorable
Herbert Hoover, who will deliver a eulogy on Senator Taft.
Next, the President of the United States, Dwight D. Eisenhower,
honorary chairman of the foundation, will be presented, and in turn
he will dedicate the memorial by turning over symbolic keys to the
Vice President of the United States and to Speaker Rayburn, of the
House, both of whom will respond on behalf of the Congress.
Following the address of Mr. Speaker Rayburn, the benediction
will be given by the Acting Chaplain of the House.
This memorial, as you know, which cost approximately 1 million
is being presented to the Congress of the United States by the Taft
Memorial Foundation, and the Congress will serve as its custodian
for the benefit of the American people.
Following the speaking program there will be a 20-minute
carillon concert so that those assembled may have the opportunity
to hear these famous bells for the first time.
On Apr. 14, 1959,(3) the following resolution was
offered.
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Mr. Reece of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, I offer a resolution (H.
Res. 243) and ask for its immediate consideration.
The Clerk read the resolution, as follows:
Resolved, That there be printed as a House
document,(4) will [sic] illustrations, the
proceedings in connection with the dedication ceremonies of the
Robert A. Taft Memorial on April 14, 1959.
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The resolution was agreed to.
A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.
Presentation of Gift to Speaker by Member
Sec. 20.6 The Speaker was presented an Irish shillelagh on St.
Patrick's Day.
On Mar. 17, 1952,(1) Mr. Fred E. Busbey, of Illinois,
presented Speaker Sam Rayburn, of Texas, with a shillelagh, as
indicated below:
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Mr. BUSBEY. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to address the
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend my remarks.
The SPEAKER. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman
from Illinois?
There was no objection.
Mr. BUSBEY. Mr. Speaker, today Americans the length and breadth
of the land are joining the Irish in honoring their patron saint
and we pay our respects to the gallant people of Irish extraction
on this St. Patrick's Day. . . .
I hold in my hand a genuine black-thorn shillelagh which came
from the county of Tipperary, Ireland. By virtue of the esteem the
Members of this body hold for the Speaker, I believe it very
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appropriate for him to use a shillelagh on St. Patrick's Day to
preside over the House of Representatives. This shillelagh was
presented to me during my visit in Ireland by Mr. Nicholas Lakas,
one of our younger and most promising Foreign Service officers, who
was in charge of the United States consulate at Cork, Ireland. I,
in turn, present it to our Speaker with my compliments, a
shillelagh from O'Busbey to Speaker O'Rayburn.
The SPEAKER. I appreciate the suggestion of the gentleman from
Illinois.
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CHAPTER 36
Ceremonies and Awards
Sec. 21. Statuary
The old Hall of the House of Representatives is today used for the
reception and protection of statuary and has come to be known as
National Statuary Hall. Statuary Hall was created under a July 2, 1864,
law that authorized the President to ``invite all the states to provide
and furnish statues, in marble or bronze, not exceeding two in number
for each state, of deceased citizens deemed worthy of this national
commemoration.''(1) In 1876, supervision and direction of
the collection were assigned to the Architect of the
Capitol.(2)
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1. Act July 2, 1864, ch. 210, Sec. Sec. 2, 13 Stat. 347, codified as 2
USC Sec. 2131.
2. See R.S. Sec. 1814; Aug. 15, 1876, ch. 287, 19 Stat. 147, codified
as 2 USC Sec. 2131.
Parliamentarian's Note: If the State legislature votes to
replace one of its statues its request must be approved by the
Joint Committee on the Library. State replacement statues for
former Presidents Eisenhower, Reagan, and Ford have been
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Originally, all State statues were placed in National Statuary
Hall. However, the Hall soon became overcrowded, and the aesthetic
appearance of the Hall began to suffer as a result. In 1933, Congress
adopted a concurrent resolution providing for the relocation of statues
and to govern the future reception and location of statues by the
Architect of the Capitol, upon the approval of the Joint Committee of
the Library and with the advice of the Commission of Fine
Arts.(3) Under authority of this resolution, it was decided
that only one statue from each State should be placed in Statuary Hall.
The collection is now located in several areas of the Capitol: in
National Statuary Hall, the Capitol Rotunda, the first and second floor
House and Senate corridors, the Hall of Columns, the Crypt and the
Capitol Visitor Center.(4) In 2000, legislation was passed
that allowed for
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any State to request that the Joint Committee on the Library replace a
statue that had previously been provided for display.(5)
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3. H. Con. Res. 47, adopted Feb. 24, 1933, 47 Stat. Part 2, 1784.
See 5 Hinds' Precedents Sec. Sec. 7089-7099 and 8 Cannon's
Precedents Sec. Sec. 3545-3557.
4. See Ch. 4, Sec. 6 supra.
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With the addition of New Mexico's second statue in 2005, the
collection is now complete and consists of 100 statues contributed by
50 States.(6) In addition, in 2005, Congress, by law,
directed the Joint Committee on the Library to obtain a statue of Rosa
Parks and to place the statue in National Statuary Hall in a suitable
permanent location.(7) Upon completion, the Rosa Parks
statue will be the only non-state statue contribution to National
Statuary Hall. Other non-State statutes in the Capitol complex include
Martin Luther King in the Rotunda and Sojourner Truth in the Visitor's
Center.
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6. For a complete list of statuary in the collection, see http://
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Honoring Rosa Parks
Sec. 21.1 The House, by unanimous consent, considered and passed an
unreported bill authorizing the placement in Statuary Hall of a
statue of Rosa Parks (after adopting an amendment imposing a 10-
year moratorium on the placement of most other statues).
On Nov. 17, 2005,(1) the following proceedings took
place:
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PLACEMENT OF STATUE OF ROSA PARKS IN NATIONAL STATUARY HALL
Mr. [Robert W.] NEY [of Ohio]. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous
consent that the Committee on House Administration be discharged
from further consideration of the bill (H.R. 4145) to direct the
Architect of the Capitol to obtain a statue of Rosa Parks and to
place the statue in the United States Capitol in National Statuary
Hall, and ask for its immediate consideration in the House.
The Clerk read the title of the bill.
The SPEAKER pro tempore.(2) Is there objection to
the request of the gentleman from Ohio?
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Ms. [Juanita] MILLENDER-McDONALD [of California]. Mr. Speaker,
reserving the right to object, I yield to the gentleman from Ohio
to explain the purpose of this legislation.
Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of House
Resolution 4145, a bill to direct the Joint Committee on the
Library to obtain a statue of Rosa Parks and to place the statue in
the United States Capitol in National Statuary Hall. . . .
Ms. [Juanita] MILLENDER-McDONALD [of California]. Mr. Speaker,
I withdraw my reservation of objection.
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The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Kuhl of New York). Is there
objection to the request of the gentleman from Ohio?
There was no objection.
The Clerk read the bill, as follows:
H.R. 4145
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of
the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. PLACEMENT OF STATUE OF ROSA PARKS IN NATIONAL
STATUARY HALL.
(a) Obtaining Statue. -- The Architect of the Capitol shall
enter into an agreement to obtain a statue of Rosa Parks,
under such terms and conditions as the Architect considers
appropriate consistent with applicable law.
(b) Placement. -- Not later than 2 years after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Architect shall place the
statue obtained under subsection (a) in the United States
Capitol in a suitable permanent location in National Statuary
Hall.
SEC. 2. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be
necessary to carry out this Act, and any amounts so
appropriated shall remain available until expended.
amendment in the nature of a substitute offered by mr. ney
Mr. NEY. Mr. Chairman, I offer an amendment in the nature of a
substitute.
The Clerk read as follows:
Amendment in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. Ney:
Strike all after the enacting clause and insert the
following:
SECTION 1. PLACEMENT OF STATUE OF ROSA PARKS IN NATIONAL
STATUARY HALL.
(a) Obtaining Statue. -- Not later than 2 years after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Joint Committee on the
Library shall enter into an agreement to obtain a statue of
Rosa Parks, under such terms and conditions as the Joint
Committee considers appropriate consistent with applicable
law.
(b) Placement. -- The Joint Committee shall place the
statue obtained under subsection (a) in the United States
Capitol in a suitable permanent location in National Statuary
Hall.
SEC. 2. ELIGIBILITY FOR PLACEMENT OF STATUES IN NATIONAL
STATUARY HALL.
(a) Eligibility. -- No statue of any individual may be
placed in National Statuary Hall until after the expiration
of the 10-year period which begins on the date of the
individual's death.
(b) Exceptions. Subsection (a) does not apply with respect
to--
(1) the statue obtained and placed in National Statuary
Hall under this Act; or
(2) any statue provided and furnished by a State under
section 1814 of the Revised Statutes of the United States (2
U.S.C. 2131) or any replacement statue provided by a State
under section 311 of the Legislative Branch Appropriations
Act, 2001 (2 U.S.C. 2132).
SEC. 3. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be
necessary to carry out this Act, and any amounts so
appropriated shall remain available until expended.
Mr. NEY (during the reading). Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous
consent that the amendment in the nature of a substitute be
considered as read and printed in the Record.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of
the gentleman from Ohio?
There was no objection.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the amendment in
the nature of a substitute offered by the gentleman from Ohio (Mr.
Ney).
The amendment in the nature of a substitute was agreed to.
The bill was ordered to be engrossed and read a third time, was
read the third time, and passed.
Honoring Po'Pay
Sec. 21.2 The House suspended the rules and adopted an unreported
concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the Rotunda to
commemorate the unveiling of a statue
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of Po'Pay that was provided for display in Statuary Hall by the
State of New Mexico.
PROVIDING FOR ACCEPTANCE OF STATUE OF PO'PAY FOR PLACEMENT IN
NATIONAL STATUARY HALL
On Sept. 21, 2005,(1) the following proceedings took
place:
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See also 116 Cong. Rec. 40211, 40212, 91st Cong. 2d Sess.,
Dec. 7, 1970 (S. Con. Res. 2, authorizing acceptance for
National Statuary Hall of a statue of the late Senator E.L.
Bartlett, presented by the State of Alaska); and 114 Cong. Rec.
21332, 21333, 90th Cong. 2d Sess., July 15, 1968 (S. Con. Res.
75, authorizing acceptance for the National Statuary Hall of a
collection of statues of Father Damien and King Kamehameha I,
presented by the State of Hawaii).
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Mr. [Robert W.] NEY [of Ohio]. Madam Speaker, I move to suspend
the rules and agree to the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 242)
providing for acceptance of a statue of Po'Pay, presented by the
State of New Mexico, for placement in National Statuary Hall, and
for other purposes.
The Clerk read as follows:
H. Con. Res. 242
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring),
SECTION 1. ACCEPTANCE OF STATUE OF PO'PAY FROM THE PEOPLE OF
NEW MEXICO FOR PLACEMENT IN NATIONAL STATUARY
HALL.
(a) In General. -- The statue of Po'Pay, furnished by the
people of New Mexico for placement in National Statuary Hall
in accordance with section 1814 of the Revised Statutes of
the United States (2 U.S.C. 2131), is accepted in the name of
the United States, and the thanks of the Congress are
tendered to the people of New Mexico for providing this
commemoration of one of New Mexico's most eminent personages.
(b) Presentation Ceremony. -- The State of New Mexico is
authorized to use the Rotunda of the Capitol on September 22,
2005, for a presentation ceremony for the statue. The
Architect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board shall
take such action as may be necessary with respect to physical
preparations and security for the ceremony.
(c) Display in Rotunda. -- The statue shall be displayed in
the Rotunda of the Capitol for a period of not more than 6
months, after which period the statue shall be moved to its
permanent location in the National Statuary Hall Collection.
SEC. 2. TRANSMITTAL TO GOVERNOR OF NEW MEXICO.
The Clerk of the House of Representatives shall transmit an
enrolled copy of this concurrent resolution to the Governor
of New Mexico.
The SPEAKER pro tempore.(2) Pursuant to the rule,
the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Ney) and the gentlewoman from
California (Ms. Millender-McDonald) each will control 20 minutes.
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The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Ney).
Mr. NEY. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may
consume.
I rise today in support of House Concurrent Resolution 242. As
the chairman of the Joint Committee on the Library, which has the
privilege and responsibility for the acceptance and placement of
statues, the National Statuary Hall collection, I want to first
thank my colleagues from the New Mexico delegation and their
constituents for the statue of the Indian Pueblo leader Po'Pay.
This resolution was introduced by the gentlewoman from New Mexico
(Mrs. Wilson) and also supported by the gentleman from New
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Mexico (Mr. Udall) and the gentleman from New Mexico (Mr. Pearce).
I also want to thank all three of those Members for bringing this
resolution before us.
Po'Pay was the San Juan Pueblo Indian leader and organizer of
the Pueblo Revolt of 1680 that drove the Spanish colonials from
Pueblo lands. It was not until after his death that the Spanish
recolonized the land. But because of Po'Pay, they granted the
Pueblo more rights and freedoms during their recolonization. . . .
The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. Miller of Michigan). The question
is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Ney) that
the House suspend the rules and agree to the concurrent resolution,
H. Con. Res. 242.
The question was taken; and (two-thirds having voted in favor
thereof) the rules were suspended and the concurrent resolution was
agreed to.
A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.
Honoring Sarah Winnemucca
Sec. 21.3 The House suspended the rules and adopted an unreported
concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the Rotunda to
commemorate the unveiling of a statue of Sarah Winnemucca that was
provided for display in Statuary Hall by the State of Nevada.
On Mar. 1, 2005,(1) the following proceedings took
place:
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Mr. [Robert W.] NEY [of Ohio]. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend
the rules and agree to the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 5)
providing for the acceptance of a statue of Sarah Winnemucca,
presented by the people of Nevada, for placement in National
Statuary Hall, and for other purposes, as amended.
The Clerk read as follows:
H. Con. Res. 5
Whereas Sarah Winnemucca was the daughter of Chief
Winnemucca and the granddaughter of the redoubtable Chief
Truckee of the Northern Paiute Tribe who led John C. Fremont
and his men across the Great Basin to California;
Whereas Sarah, before her 14th birthday, had acquired five
languages, including three Indian dialects, Spanish, and
English, and was one of only two Northern Paiutes in Nevada at
the time who was able to read, write, and speak English;
Whereas Sarah was an intelligent and respected woman who
served as an interpreter for the United States Army and the
Bureau of Indian Affairs and served as an aide, scout,
peacemaker, and interpreter for General Oliver O. Howard during
the Bannock War of 1878, in Idaho;
Whereas, in 1883, Sarah published Life Among the Paiutes:
Their Wrongs and Claims, the first book written and published
by a Native American woman;
Whereas Sarah became a tireless spokeswoman for the
Northern Paiute Tribe and in 1879, gave more than 300 speeches
throughout the United States concerning the plight of her
people;
Whereas Sarah established a nongovernmental school for
Paiute children near Lovelock, Nevada, which operated for three
years and became a model for future educational facilities for
Native American children; and
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Whereas Sarah, in fighting for justice, peace, and equality
for all persons, represented the highest ideals of America and
is hereby recognized as a distinguished citizen of Nevada: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring),
SECTION 1. ACCEPTANCE OF STATUE OF SARAH WINNEMUCCA FROM THE
PEOPLE OF NEVADA FOR PLACEMENT IN NATIONAL
STATUARY HALL.
(a) In General. -- The statue of Sarah Winnemucca,
furnished by the people of Nevada for placement in National
Statuary Hall in accordance with section 1814 of the Revised
Statutes of the United States (2 U.S.C. 2131), is accepted in
the name of the United States, and the thanks of the Congress
are tendered to the people of Nevada for providing this
commemoration of one of Nevada's most eminent personages.
(b) Presentation Ceremony. -- The State of Nevada is
authorized to use the rotunda of the Capitol on March 9,
2005, for a presentation ceremony for the statue. The
Architect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board shall
take such action as may be necessary with respect to physical
preparations and security for the ceremony.
(c) Display in Rotunda. -- The statue shall be displayed in
the rotunda of the Capitol for a period of not more than 6
months, after which period the statue shall be moved to its
permanent location.
SEC. 2. TRANSMITTAL TO GOVERNOR OF NEVADA.
The Clerk of the House of Representatives shall transmit a
copy of this concurrent resolution to the Governor of Nevada.
The SPEAKER pro tempore.(2) Pursuant to the rule,
the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Ney) and the gentlewoman from Nevada
(Ms. Berkley) each will control 20 minutes.
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The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Ney).
Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may
consume.
Mr. Speaker, it gives me great honor to rise and welcome
Nevada's second statue to the National Statuary Hall Collection,
located inside of the United States Capitol. This statue, of Sarah
Winnemucca, is a welcome addition. . . .
The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Culberson). The question is on the
motion offered by the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Ney) that the House
suspend the rules and agree to the concurrent resolution, H. Con.
Res. 5, as amended.
The question was taken.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the opinion of the Chair, two-
thirds of those present have voted in the affirmative.
Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays.
The yeas and nays were ordered. . . .
The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas
418, nays 0, not voting 15. . . .
So (two-thirds having voted in favor thereof) the rules were
suspended and the concurrent resolution, as amended, was agreed to.
The result of the vote was announced as above recorded.
A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.
Portrait Busts
Sec. 21.4 By unanimous consent, the House considered a Senate
concurrent resolution to authorize use of the Capitol Rotunda for
the unveiling of a bust of President George H. W. Bush.
On June 26, 1991,(1) the following proceedings took
place:
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On May 13, 1886, the Senate passed a resolution ordering
the commissioning of marble portrait busts of those who have
served as Vice President of the United States. The busts were
intended to honor their service, under the Constitution, as
Presidents of the Senate. The first 20 portrait busts (honoring
those who served between 1789 and 1885) are housed in niches in
the Senate gallery. The remaining busts are placed throughout
the Senate wing of the Capitol. For additional information, see
United States Senate Catalogue of Fine Art, by William Kloss
and Diana K. Skvarta, S. Doc. No. 107-11 (2002).
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Mr. [William (Bill)] CLAY [of Missouri]. Madam Speaker, I ask
unanimous consent for the immediate consideration of the Senate
concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 49) authorizing the use of the
rotunda of the Capitol for the unveiling of the portrait bust of
President George Bush on June 27, 1991.
The Clerk read the title of the Senate concurrent resolution.
The SPEAKER pro tempore.(2) Is there objection to
the request of the gentleman from Missouri?
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Mr. [Bill] BARRETT [of Nebraska]. Madam Speaker, reserving the
right to object, I yield to the gentleman from Missouri [Mr. Clay]
for the purpose of explaining his request.
Mr. CLAY. Madam Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding.
Senate Concurrent Resolution 49 authorizes the use of the
rotunda by the Senate Rules Committee for unveiling of the portrait
bust of President George Bush tomorrow, June 27, at 1:30 p.m.
{time} 1700
The Senate has asked the House to process the resolution, and
as a matter of comity, the House shall approve this resolution.
Mr. BARRETT. Madam Speaker, I thank the gentleman for his
explanation.
Madam Speaker, George Herbert Walker Bush, now our 41st
President, was the 43d man to serve as Vice President, and only the
14th of our Vice Presidents to later become President of the United
States. We all look forward to the unveiling of the portrait bust
of President Bush, and its placement in the Senate corridors, where
it will join the marble busts of the other men who served the
country as Vice President and fulfilled their constitutional duty
as presiding officer of the Senate.
Madam Speaker, I will not object to the request by the
gentleman from Missouri and withdraw my reservation.
The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. Unsoeld). Is there objection to
the request of the gentleman from Missouri.
There was no objection.
The Clerk read the Senate concurrent resolution, as follows:
S. Con. Res. 49
Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives
concurring), That the Senate Committee on Rules and
Administration is authorized to use the rotunda of the Capitol
for the unveiling of the portrait bust of President George Bush
at 2:30 p.m. on June 27, 1991. The Architect of
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the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board shall take such action
as may be necessary with respect to physical preparations and
security for the ceremony.
The Senate concurrent resolution was concurred in.
A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.
Sec. 21.5 The House, by unanimous consent, agreed to a Senate
concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the Rotunda for the
unveiling of a portrait bust of Vice President Dan Quayle.
On Sept. 5, 2003,(1) the following proceedings took
place:
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AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THE ROTUNDA OF THE CAPITOL FOR THE
UNVEILING OF THE PORTRAIT BUST OF VICE PRESIDENT DAN QUAYLE ON
SEPTEMBER 10, 2003
Mr. [Robert H.] NEY [of Ohio]. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous
consent to take from the Speaker's table the Senate concurrent
resolution (S. Con. Res. 63) authorizing the use of the rotunda of
the Capitol for the unveiling of the portrait bust of Vice
President Dan Quayle on September 10, 2003, and ask for its
immediate consideration in the House.
The Clerk read the title of the Senate concurrent resolution.
The SPEAKER pro tempore.(2) Is there objection to
the request of the gentleman from Ohio?
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Mr. [Robert A.] BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, reserving
the right to object, and I will not object, I yield to the
gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Ney) for the purposes of explaining the
resolution.
Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the gentleman from
Pennsylvania (Mr. Brady), one of our distinguished members of the
Committee on House Administration for yielding to me.
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of Senate Concurrent
Resolution 63 which authorizes the use of the Rotunda of the
Capitol for the unveiling of the portrait bust of former Vice
President Dan Quayle on September 10, 2003.
The mainstay of the Senate's fine arts collection is the Vice
Presidential bust collection. In 1886, the Joint Committee on the
Library began commissioning busts to be sculpted of the Vice
Presidents to occupy the niches that surround the Senate Chamber.
Once these spaces were filled, new additions were placed throughout
the Senate wing of the Capitol.
The collection acknowledges the patriotic service performed by
each individual who has served as Vice President and pays tribute
to the Vice President's role as President of Senate. It also
provides a unique survey of American sculpture for the 19th century
to the present day.
The Senate currently maintains over 80 sculptures by some of
America's preeminent artists, commemorating many of the great
figures of our national history. . . .
In August 1988, at the Republican National Convention in New
Orleans,
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George Bush called upon Mr. Quayle to serve as his Vice
Presidential running mate in the general election, which George
Bush went on to win.
Dan Quayle was sworn in as the 44th Vice President of the
United States on January 20 of 1989 and served with distinction in
that capacity over the following 4 years. . . .
Mr. Speaker, I urge full support of this resolution.
Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I withdraw my
reservation of objection.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of
the gentleman from Ohio?
There was no objection.
The Clerk read the Senate concurrent resolution, as follows:
Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives
concurring), That the Senate Committee on Rules and
Administration is authorized to use the rotunda of the Capitol
for the unveiling of the portrait bust of Vice President Dan
Quayle on September 10, 2003. The Architect of the Capitol and
the Capitol Police Board shall take such action as may be
necessary with respect to physical preparations and security
for the ceremony.
The Senate concurrent resolution was concurred in.
A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.
Honoring Sakakawea
Sec. 21.6 The House suspended the rules and adopted an unreported
concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the Rotunda to
commemorate the unveiling of a statue of Sakakawea that was
provided for display in Statuary Hall by the State of North Dakota.
On July 15, 2003,(1) the following proceedings took
place:
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PERMITTING USE OF THE ROTUNDA TO COMMEMORATE THE UNVEILING OF
THE STATUE OF SAKAKAWEA PROVIDED BY THE STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA
FOR DISPLAY IN STATUARY HALL
Mr. [Robert W.] NEY [of Ohio]. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend
the rules and agree to the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 236)
permitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony to
commemorate the unveiling of the statue of Sakakawea provided by
the State of North Dakota for display in Statuary Hall.
The Clerk read as follows:
H. Con. Res. 236
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the rotunda of the Capitol is authorized to
be used on October 16, 2003, for a ceremony to commemorate the
unveiling of the statue of Sakakawea provided by the State of
North Dakota for display in Statuary Hall. Physical
preparations for the ceremony shall be carried out in
accordance with such conditions as the Architect of the Capitol
may prescribe.
The SPEAKER pro tempore.(2) Pursuant to the rule,
the gentleman from
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Ohio (Mr. Ney) and the gentleman from Connecticut (Mr. Larson) each
will control 20 minutes.
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The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Ney).
Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may
consume.
Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of House Concurrent Resolution
236. This legislation permits the use of the rotunda of the Capitol
on October 16, 2003, for a ceremony to commemorate the unveiling of
the statue of Sakakawea provided by the State of North Dakota. . .
.
Sakakawea, simply put, was a leader of leaders. She was a key
part of the boldest and most dangerous expedition in American
history. She served as an interpreter, guide, and provider to Lewis
and Clark; but her most important role was that of a peacemaker. As
a woman and a mother, her presence made it clear that Lewis and
Clark were not leading a war party. As Clark wrote in his journal:
``Our interpreter we find reconciles all the Indians as to our
friendly intentions. A woman with a party of men is a token of
peace.'' She was courageous and indomitable, but it was her gentle
spirit and interpretive skills that appeased potential enemies. . .
.
Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered
by the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Ney) that the House suspend the
rules and agree to the concurrent resolution, H. Con. Res. 236.
The question was taken; and (two-thirds having voted in favor
thereof) the rules were suspended and the concurrent resolution was
agreed to.
A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.
Honoring President Dwight D. Eisenhower
Sec. 21.7 The House suspended the rules and adopted a concurrent
resolution authorizing the placement of a statue of President
Dwight D. Eisenhower of Kansas in the Capitol.
On Mar. 25, 2003,(1) the following proceedings took
place:
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Parliamentarian's Note: This concurrent resolution,
providing for the replacement of one of Kansas' existing
statues (of former Kansas Governor George Washington Glick) is
believed to be the first of its kind.
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PROVIDING FOR ACCEPTANCE OF STATUE OF PRESIDENT DWIGHT D.
EISENHOWER FOR PLACEMENT IN CAPITOL
Mr. [Robert W.] NEY [of Ohio]. Madam Speaker, I move to suspend
the rules and agree to the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 84)
providing for the acceptance of a statue of President Dwight D.
Eisenhower, presented by the people of Kansas, for placement in the
Capitol, and for other purposes.
The Clerk read as follows:
H. Con. Res. 84
Whereas Dwight D. Eisenhower gave a lifetime of service to
the Nation as a military officer, leader of the victorious
Allied armies in World
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War II, first supreme commander of the North Atlantic Treaty
Organization, and as President of the United States;
Whereas Dwight D. Eisenhower was raised in Abilene, Kansas;
Whereas Dwight D. Eisenhower was the 34th President of the
United States from 1953 to 1961, and during his presidency he
saw the end of the Korean War, maintained peace during the Cold
War, desegregated the military, marking the beginning of the
modern civil rights movement, and implemented the interstate
highway program, among other accomplishments;
Whereas Dwight D. Eisenhower and his wife Mamie are buried
in the Place of Meditation, on the grounds of the Eisenhower
Center and Presidential Library and Museum in Abilene, Kansas,
a premier historical institution recognized around the world;
and
Whereas the great State of Kansas desires to honor its most
famous son for his many contributions and to keep his legacy
alive for future generations: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring),
SECTION 1. ACCEPTANCE OF STATUE OF DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER FROM
THE PEOPLE OF KANSAS FOR PLACEMENT IN THE
CAPITOL.
(a) IN GENERAL. -- The statue of Dwight D. Eisenhower,
furnished by the people of Kansas for placement in the
Capitol in accordance with section 1814 of the Revised
Statutes of the United States (40 U.S.C. 187), is accepted in
the name of the United States, and the thanks of Congress are
extended to the people of Kansas for providing this
commemoration of one of the most eminent persons from Kansas.
(b) PRESENTATION CEREMONY. -- The State of Kansas is
authorized to use the Rotunda of the Capitol on June 4, 2003,
for a presentation ceremony for the statue. The Architect of
the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board shall take such
action as may be necessary with respect to physical
preparations and security for the ceremony.
(c) DISPLAY IN ROTUNDA. -- The statue shall be displayed in
the Rotunda of the Capitol for a period of not more than 6
months, after which time the statue shall be moved to its
permanent location.
SEC. 2. TRANSMITTAL TO GOVERNOR OF KANSAS.
The Clerk of the House of Representatives shall transmit a
copy of this resolution to the Governor of Kansas.
The SPEAKER pro tempore.(2) Pursuant to the rule,
the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Ney) and the gentleman from
Connecticut (Mr. Larson) each will control 20 minutes.
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The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Ney).
Mr. NEY. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may
consume.
Madam Speaker, I rise in support of House Concurrent Resolution
84. This legislation provides for the acceptance of the statue of
President Dwight D. Eisenhower, presented by the people of Kansas,
for placement in the Capitol.
The Capitol's National Statuary Hall Collection started in 1864
to let each State honor two of its famous own. About half the
statues joined the collection in the late 1800s and the early
1900s.
A bronze statue of Dwight D. Eisenhower, better known as
``Ike,'' will replace the statue of the former Governor, George
Washington Glick. . . .
Mr. NEY. Madam Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered
by the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Ney) that the House suspend the
rules and agree to the concurrent resolution, H. Con. Res. 84.
The question was taken; and (two-thirds having voted in favor
thereof) the rules were suspended and the concurrent resolution was
agreed to.
A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.
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Portrait Monument to the Pioneers of the Women's Suffrage Movement
Sec. 21.8 The House agreed to a concurrent resolution directing the
Architect of the Capitol to restore the statue of three
suffragettes (portrait monument)(1) and to move it from
the Capitol crypt to the Rotunda for one year and then to a
permanent sit to be selected by a commission.
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1. This group portrait monument to the pioneers of the woman suffrage
movement was sculpted by Adelaide Johnson from an 8-block of
marble in Carrara, Italy. The monument features portrait busts
of Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Lucretia Mott and Susan B. Anthony,
the leaders of the woman suffrage movement. The monument was
presented to the Capitol as a gift from the women of the United
States by the National Woman's Party and was accepted on behalf
of Congress by the Joint Committee on the Library on Feb. 10,
1921. The unveiling ceremony was held in the Rotunda on Feb.
15, 1921, the 101st anniversary of the birth of Susan B.
Anthony, and was attended by representatives of over 70 women's
organizations. The Committee authorized the installation of the
monument in the Crypt, where it remained on continuous display.
In accordance with H. Con. Res. 216, the sculpture was
relocated to the Capitol Rotunda in May 1997.
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place:
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PROVIDING FOR RELOCATION OF PORTRAIT MONUMENT
Mrs. [Constance A.] MORELLA [of Maryland]. Mr. Speaker, I ask
unanimous consent that the Committee on House Oversight be
discharged from further consideration of the concurrent resolution
(H. Con. Res. 216) providing for relocation of the portrait
monument, and ask for its immediate consideration in the House.
The Clerk read the title of the concurrent resolution.
The SPEAKER pro tempore.(3) Is there objection to
the request of the gentlewoman from Maryland? . . .
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There was no objection.
The Clerk read the concurrent resolution, as follows:
H. Con. Res. 216
Whereas in 1995, women of America celebrated the 75th
anniversary of their right to participate in our government
through suffrage;
Whereas Lucretia Mott, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Susan B.
Anthony were pioneers in the movement for women's suffrage and
the pursuit of equal rights; and
Whereas the relocation of the Portrait Monument to a place
of prominence and esteem would serve to honor and revere the
contribution of thousands of women: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Architect of the Capitol shall --
(1) restore the Portrait Monument and place it in the
Rotunda of the Capitol for one year at which time it shall be
moved to a permanent site along with an appropriate educational
display, as determined by
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the commission created in section 3, and an alternative statue
recommended by the commission shall be placed in the Rotunda;
(2) make all necessary arrangements for a rededication
ceremony of the Portrait Monument in the Rotunda in conjunction
with the Woman Suffrage Statue Campaign; and
(3) use no Federal funds to pay any expense of restoring or
moving the statue.
Sec. 2. The Rotunda of the Capitol is authorized to be used
at a time mutually agreed upon by the majority leader of the
Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives for a
ceremony to commemorate and celebrate the statue's return to
the Rotunda.
Sec. 3. A commission of 11 interested parties, including
Senators and Representatives, will be appointed. The majority
leader of the Senate will appoint three members and the
minority leader of the Senate will appoint two members to the
commission. The Speaker of the House of Representatives will
appoint one member, the majority leader of the House of
Representatives will appoint two members, the minority leader
of the House of Representatives will appoint two members, and
the Architect of the Capitol will serve as the eleventh member
of the commission. Immediately following the relocation of the
Portrait Monument, the commission shall --
(1) select a permanent site for the Portrait Monument;
(2) plan and develop an educational display to be located
near the statue at its permanent site, describing some of the
most dramatic events of the suffragettes' lives;
(3) select an alternative statue for permanent placement in
the Rotunda of the Capitol to commemorate the struggle of women
in America for equal rights;
(4) provide its recommendation to the Senate and the House
of Representatives no later than one year after the relocation
of the Portrait Monument; and
(5) use no Federal funds to pay any expense of the
educational display and/or relocation of the Portrait Monument.
The concurrent resolution was agreed to.
A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.
Sec. 21.9 A concurrent resolution relating to the use of the Capitol
building and grounds has no force and effect beyond the Congress in
which it is adopted since the House is not a continuing body, and
authorities contained therein must be reaffirmed in a subsequent
Congress to have continuing effect.(1)
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1. Parliamentarian's Note: H. Con. Res. 216 of the 104th Congress
authorized the movement of the monument and an accompanying
ceremony in the Rotunda. See Sec. 21.8, supra. The Senate
leadership originally resisted a concurrent resolution in the
105th Congress and attempted to use a letter to be signed
jointly by the President pro tempore and the Speaker. Because
the House is not a continuing body, and because the authority
of that concurrent resolution did not constitute a rule of the
House such as would be carried forward by the customary
provision in H. Res. 5 of the 105th Congress, the authority for
a ceremony required renewal in the 105th Congress. The Senate
finally ``confirmed'' the language authorizing the ceremony on
June 25, 1997. As an example of the Senate originating in a
subsequent Congress a new concurrent resolution for use of the
Rotunda, see S. Con. Res. 2, 105th Congress, continuing
authority to use the Rotunda for inaugural ceremonies,
originally contained in S. Con. Res. 48 of the previous
Congress.
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On June 24, 1997,(2) the House, by unanimous consent,
authorized extension into the 105th Congress of the authority, granted
by concurrent resolution in the 104th Congress, to use the Rotunda for
a ceremony to commemorate the placement of the Portrait Monument in the
Capitol Rotunda. The proceedings were as follows:
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Mr. [Bill] THOMAS [of California]. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous
consent that the authorization contained in House Concurrent
Resolution 216, which was passed in the 104th Congress, relating to
the use of the rotunda for a ceremony to commemorate the placement
of the Portrait Monument in the Capitol rotunda, be extended into
this, the 105th Congress, subject to concurrence by the Senate.
The SPEAKER pro tempore.(3) Is there objection to
the request of the gentleman from California?
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Mr. [Steny H.] HOYER [of Maryland]. Reserving the right to
object, Mr. Speaker, and I will not object, but if there is any
further explanation necessary, I will yield to the gentleman from
California.
Mr. THOMAS. Mr. Speaker, since the Portrait Monument was
actually placed in the rotunda in the 105th Congress we had created
an opportunity for a ceremony in the 104th. Given the rules since
the 104th expired, there is no current ability to hold a ceremony.
What we are asking for is to bring that ceremony authorized in
Concurrent Resolution 216 into the 105th, based upon concurrence by
the Senate.
Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I withdraw my reservation of objection.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of
the gentleman from California?
There was no objection.
Dedication of Sam Rayburn Statue
Sec. 21.10 Ceremonies were held to dedicate a statue of former Speaker
Rayburn in the foyer of the Rayburn Office Building.
On Jan. 6, 1965,(1) the following proceedings occurred:
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The proceedings were printed pursuant to H. Con. Rec. 83.
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DEDICATION OF THE SAM RAYBURN STATUE
Mrs. [Patsy T.] MINK [of Hawaii]. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous
consent
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that the gentleman from Wisconsin [Mr. Zablocki] may extend his
remarks at this point in the Record and include extraneous matter.
The SPEAKER.(2) Is there objection to the request of
the gentlewoman from Hawaii?
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Mr. [Clement J.] ZABLOCKI [of Wisconsin]. Mr. Speaker, today it
was my privilege to be present for the impressive ceremony to
dedicate the statue of Sam Rayburn which stands in the main stair
hall of the new congressional office building which bears his name.
The speech of dedication by Mrs. Lyndon Baines Johnson was a
fine tribute to an outstanding American statesman and former
Speaker of the House. The First Lady succeeded in capturing in
words the feelings which were in the hearts of all on this
inspiring occasion. Your own remarks, Mr. Speaker, bespoke the
dignity and power of the office in which both Sam Rayburn and you
have distinguished yourselves.
The statue of ``Mr. Sam'' which was unveiled today is also
deserving of high praise. Its sculptor, Mr. Felix W. de Weldon, is
recognized as one of the Nation's finest creators of public
monuments. He has given us a statue which portrays Sam Rayburn as
the man of vigor and purpose which we all remember him to be.
It is fitting that his statue should stand as the focal point
of a building which he worked and planned for, and which now bears
his name. His presence will be a constant reminder to us and future
generations that true greatness can be achieved through service in
Congress.
Unveiling of Repaired Statue of Abraham Lincoln
Sec. 21.11 Ceremonies were held in the Rotunda of the Capitol in
connection with the unveiling of the repaired statue of Abraham
Lincoln.
On May 10, 1962,(1) the second unveiling of the Vinnie
Ream Statue of Abraham Lincoln in the Capitol Rotunda occurred as
follows:
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Mr. [Fred] SCHWENGEL [of Iowa]. Mr. Speaker, it was my distinct
privilege on April 16 to participate in a ceremony in the rotunda
of this beautiful Capitol Building during which the Vinnie Ream
statue of Abraham Lincoln was unveiled for a second time.
When the statue was completed and unveiled originally in 1871,
the figure of Lincoln held a scroll in his hand. During the course
of the years, this scroll was broken off and either lost or
misplaced. Through the cooperation of a great many dedicated
people, the statue was repaired with a new scroll to replace the
piece which had been broken off.
Since this is the centennial year of the abolition of slavery
in the District of Columbia and the drafting of the Emancipation
Proclamation, it was felt that we should unveil the statue again
and thus call attention to these important events in our Nation's
history. It is particularly apropos that we do not lose sight of
their significance 100
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years later when certain civil rights are still in jeopardy.
It is appropriate, therefore, that a public record be made of
what took place in the rotunda during this ceremony. I wish to
place in the Record at this point a copy of the program for the
unveiling and the remarks which were made by those who
participated. In doing so, I especially want to call attention to
the good offices of one individual who tied all of the many details
together and made the program possible.
Permit me to recognize the efforts of Mr. Ralph Becker,
chairman of the Emancipation Proclamation Committee, who served as
master of ceremonies for the unveiling. Mr. Becker was also
chairman of the Lincoln banquet on February 10 this year and is
responsible for the success of that function. I would also like to
note that Mr. Becker's interest in our Nation's history is well
established and shared by many. His extensive collection of
campaign badges and memorabilia has been donated to the Smithsonian
Institution and is presently on display there.
He is a gentleman and a scholar, and what he has done to
preserve history and make the record more complete will be long
remembered and deeply appreciated. The program of the second
unveiling of the Vinnie Ream Lincoln statue . . . is another one of
his noble efforts[.](2)
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CHAPTER 36
Ceremonies and Awards
Sec. 22. Dedication of Buildings and Structures
Congress has named certain buildings or structures after
individuals.(1) These include a Federal
building,(2) House Office Buildings,(3) and rooms
in the Capitol.(4)
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1. In 2001, the House amended Rule XXI to provide that ``It shall not
be in order to consider a bill, joint resolution, amendment, or
conference report that provides for the designation or
redesignation of a public work in honor of an individual then
serving as a Member, Delegate, Resident Commissioner, or
Senator.'' See 147 Cong. Rec. 25, 107th Cong. 1st Sess., Jan.
3, 2001 (H. Res. 5 Sec. 2(q)) and Rule XXI clause 6, House
Rules and Manual Sec. 1068a (2007).
2. See Sec. 22.1, infra.
3. See Sec. Sec. 22.4, 22.5, infra.
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Federal Building
Sec. 22.1 The House suspended the rules and passed a bill designating a
Federal building after a sitting Member.(1)
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1. Parliamentarian's Note: Consideration of this measure under
suspension of the rules rendered inapplicable any point of
order under Rule XXI, clause 6, House Rules and Manual,
Sec. 1068a (2007).
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On Oct. 7, 2002,(2) the following proceedings took
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JOE SKEEN FEDERAL BUILDING
Mr. [Steven] LaTOURRETTE [of Ohio]. Mr. Speaker, I move to
suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 5427) to designate the
Federal building located at Fifth and Richardson Avenues in
Roswell, New Mexico, as the ``Joe Skeen Federal Building''.
The Clerk read as follows:
H.R. 5427
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of
the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION.
The Federal building located at Fifth and Richardson
Avenues in Roswell, New Mexico, shall be known and designated
as the ``Joe Skeen Federal Building''.
SEC. 2. REFERENCES.
Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper,
or other record of the United States to the Federal building
referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to
the ``Joe Skeen Federal Building''.
SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Act shall take effect on January 1, 2003. . . .
The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Brown of South
Carolina).(3) The question is on the motion offered by
the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. LaTourette) that the House suspend the
rules and pass the bill, H.R. 5427.
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The question was taken; and (two-thirds having voted in favor
thereof) the rules were suspended and the bill was passed.
A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.
Chestnut-Gibson Memorial Door
Sec. 22.2 The House suspended the rules and agreed to a concurrent
resolution designating the ``document entrance'' on the east plaza
of the Capitol as the ``Chestnut-Gibson Memorial Door'', in honor
of two Capitol Police officers slain in the line of
duty.(1)
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On July 20, 1999,(2) the following proceedings took
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Mr. [Bob] FRANKS of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend
the rules and agree to the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res.
158), as amended, designating the Document Door of the United
States Capitol as the ``Memorial Door''.
The Clerk read as follows:
H. Con. Res. 158
Whereas on July 24, 1998, a lone gunman entered the United
States Capitol through the door known as the Document Door,
located on the first floor of the East Front;
Whereas Officer Jacob Joseph Chestnut was the first United
States Capitol Police officer to confront the gunman just
inside the Document Door and lost his life as a result;
Whereas Detective John Michael Gibson also confronted the
gunman and lost his life in the ensuing shootout;
Whereas the last shot fired by Detective John Gibson -- his
final act as an officer of the law -- finally brought down the
gunman and ended his deadly rampage;
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Whereas while the gunman's intentions are not fully known,
nor may ever be known, it is clear that he would have killed
more innocent people if United States Capitol Police Officer
Jacob Chestnut and Detective John Gibson had not ended the
violent rampage;
Whereas the United States Capitol Police represent true
dedication and professionalism in their duties to keep the
United States Capitol and the Senate and House of
Representatives office buildings safe for all who enter them;
Whereas the United States Capitol shines as a beacon of
freedom and democracy all around the world;
Whereas keeping the sacred halls of the United States
Capitol, known as the People's House, accessible for all the
people of the United States and the world is a true testament
of Congress and of our Nation's dedication to upholding the
virtues of freedom;
Whereas the door near where this tragic incident took place
has been known as the Document Door; and
Whereas it is fitting and appropriate that the Document
Door henceforth be known as the Memorial Door in honor of
Officer Jacob Chestnut and Detective John Gibson: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the door known as the Document Door and
located on the first floor of the East Front of the United
States Capitol is designated as the ``Memorial Door'' in honor
of Officer Jacob Joseph Chestnut and Detective John Michael
Gibson of the United States Capitol Police, who gave their
lives in the line of duty on July 24, 1998, near that door.
The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Calvert).(3) Pursuant
to the rule, the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Franks) and the
gentleman from Mississippi (Mr. Shows) each will control 20
minutes.
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The Chair recognizes the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr.
Franks).
Mr. FRANKS of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time
as I may consume.
House Concurrent Resolution 158, as amended, introduced by the
Majority Whip, the Speaker, the Majority Leader, the Minority
Leader, the Minority Whip and other Members of both sides of the
aisle, designates the Document Door located on the first floor of
the east front of the Capitol as ``Memorial Door'', in honor of
Officer Jacob Chestnut and Detective John Gibson.
In my brief tenure of chairman of the subcommittee charged with
the responsibility of bringing to the House bills designating
Federal facilities in honor of individuals, I have considered it a
great pleasure to honor Americans who have distinguished themselves
in public service. A naming bill is often a capstone for those
fortunate to have bestowed upon them such an honor.
But this action that we take today, while richly deserved,
gives me no joy. This week is the first anniversary of an event
that we hope will never be repeated. Officer Chestnut became the
first Capitol Hill Police Officer killed in the line of duty.
Detective Gibson became the second.
Those few minutes on Friday, July 24, 1998 changed forever the
way we look and feel about the Document Door and the visitor's
entrance to the Capitol. The horror of senseless shootings that cut
short the lives of these officers will remain forever in the minds
of those who are alive today because of them.
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These two officers were ordinary men, and in those horrifying
minutes did extraordinary things. The action we take today reminds
us we should never forget the duty these officers swear to uphold.
We also need to remember particularly how fragile life is in the
face of the dangers that confront the fine men and women of the
Capitol Police. . . .
Capitol Police Headquarters Building
Sec. 22.3 The House suspended the rules and agreed to a concurrent
resolution redesignating the Capitol Police headquarters building
as the ``Eney, Chestnut, Gibson Memorial Building.''
On Oct. 15, 1998,(1) the following proceedings took
place:
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1. 144 Cong. Rec. 26486-88, 105th Cong. 2d Sess.
See also Sec. 15, supra; and Ch. 38, infra, for additional
information on the deaths of Capitol Police officers.
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Mr. [Jay] KIM [of California]. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend
the rules and concur in the Senate concurrent resolution (S. Con.
Res. 120) to redesignate the United States Capitol Police
headquarters building located at 119 D Street, Northeast,
Washington, D.C., as the ``Eney, Chestnut, Gibson Memorial
Building.''
The Clerk read as follows:
S. Con. Res. 120
Whereas the United States Capitol Police force has
protected the Capitol and upheld the beacon of democracy in
America;
Whereas 3 officers of the United States Capitol Police have
lost their lives in the line of duty;
Whereas Sgt. Christopher Eney was killed on August 24,
1984, during a training exercise;
Whereas officer Jacob ``J.J.'' Chestnut was killed on July
24, 1998, while guarding his post at the Capitol; and
Whereas Detective John Gibson was killed on July 24, 1998,
while protecting the lives of visitors, staff, and the Office
of the Majority Whip of the House of Representatives: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives
concurring), That the United States Capitol Police headquarters
building located at 119 D Street, Northeast, Washington, D.C.,
shall be known and designated as the ``Eney, Chestnut, Gibson
Memorial Building''.
The SPEAKER pro tempore.(2) Pursuant to the rule,
the gentleman from California (Mr. Kim) and the gentleman from Ohio
(Mr. Traficant) each will control 20 minutes.
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The Chair recognizes the gentleman from California (Mr. Kim).
Mr. KIM. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may
consume.
Senate Concurrent Resolution 120 redesignates the United States
Capitol Police Headquarter Building located at 119 D Street,
Northeast, Washington, D.C., as the Eney, Chestnut, Gibson Memorial
Building in honor of the three Capitol Police officers who made an
ultimate sacrifice by giving their lives in the line of service.
Officer Eney was killed in training exercises in August 1984.
Officers
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Chestnut and Gibson were struck down in the line of fire defending
the Members of this body, congressional staff and visitors just a
few weeks ago on July 24.
This certainly is a most fitting tribute to these fallen
heroes. I support the resolution and urge my colleagues to join me
in support.
Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time. . . .
Mr. KIM. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.
The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Gutknecht). The question is on the
motion offered by the gentleman from California (Mr. Kim) that the
House suspend the rules and concur in the Senate concurrent
resolution, S. Con. Res. 120.
The question was taken; and (two-thirds having voted in favor
thereof) the rules were suspended and the Senate concurrent
resolution was concurred in.
A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.
House Office Buildings
Sec. 22.4 A resolution was adopted under suspension of the rules to
designate House Annex 1 as the Thomas P. O'Neill, Jr., House Office
Building and House Annex 2 as the Gerald R. Ford House Office
Building.
On Sept. 10, 1990,(1) the following proceedings took
place:
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For general information about House office buildings, see
Ch. 4, supra.
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Mr. [Glenn M.] ANDERSON [of California]. Mr. Speaker, I move to
suspend the rules and agree to the resolution (H. Res. 402)
designating two House of Representatives office buildings as the
``Thomas P. O'Neill, Jr. House of Representatives Office Building''
and the ``Gerald R. Ford House of Representatives Office
Building,'' respectively, and for other purposes.
The Clerk read as follows:
H. Res. 402
Resolved,
SECTION 1. DESIGNATIONS.
(a) Thomas P. O'Neill, Jr. House of Representatives Office
Building. -- The House of Representatives office building
located at C Street and New Jersey Avenue, Southeast, in the
District of Columbia, and known as House of Representatives
Office Building Annex No. 1, shall be known and designated as
the ``Thomas P. O'Neill, Jr. House of Representatives Office
Building''.
(b) Gerald R. Ford House of Representatives Office
Building. -- The House of Representatives office building
located at 3d and D Streets, Southwest, in the District of
Columbia, and known as House of Representatives Office
Building Annex No. 2, shall be known and designated as the
``Gerald R. Ford House of Representatives Office Building''.
SEC. 2. REFERENCES.
Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper,
or other record of the United States to a building referred
to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the
building as designated in that section.
SEC. 3. STATUES.
The Speaker of the House of Representatives may purchase or
accept as a gift to the House of Representatives, for
permanent display in the appropriate building designated in
section 1, a suitable statue or bust of the individual for
whom the building is named. Such purchase or acceptance shall
be carried out--
(1) in the case of the building referred to in section
1(a), in consultation with the majority leader of the House
of Representatives; and
(2) in the case of the building referred to in section
1(b), in consultation with the minority leader of the House
of Representatives.
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The SPEAKER pro tempore.(2) Pursuant to the rule, a
second is not required on this motion.
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The gentleman from California [Mr. Anderson] will be recognized
for 20 minutes, and the gentleman from Arkansas [Mr. Hammerschmidt]
will be recognized for 20 minutes.
The Chair recognizes the gentleman from California [Mr.
Anderson].
Mr. ANDERSON. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may
consume.
Mr. Speaker, this legislation being brought to the House floor
for consideration today would result in an important and
appropriate tribute to two former Members of the House: Speaker
Thomas P. (Tip) O'Neill, Jr. and President Gerald R. Ford. . . .
Mr. ANDERSON. Mr. Speaker, I have no further requests for time,
and I yield back the balance of my time.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. (Mr. Mazzoli). The question is on the
motion offered by the gentleman from California [Mr. Anderson] that
the House suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, House
Resolution 402.
The question was taken; and (two-thirds having voted in favor
thereof) the rules were suspended and the resolution was agreed to.
A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.
Sec. 22.5 Members were invited to include personal messages or other
writings in the copper box to be sealed in the cornerstone of the
Rayburn House Office Building.
On May 24, 1962,(1) the President and the Speaker of the
House participated in laying the cornerstone of the Rayburn House
Office Building. The proceedings were as follows:
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The proceedings commenced at 10:30 o'clock, a.m.
Mr. STEWART.(2) Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, honored
guests, ladies and gentlemen, we have met today to lay the
cornerstone of the Rayburn House Office Building. I welcome each of
you to the ceremony, and express the hope that in the years to come
those who labor in this building will pause occasionally and pay
tribute to the Honorable Sam Rayburn, whose great leadership and
foresight made this structure possible.
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At this time I will ask the Reverend Bernard Braskamp, D.D.,
Chaplain of the House of Representatives, to offer the invocation.
invocation
Mr. BRASKAMP. Let us pray. . . .
Hear us in the name of the Prince of Peace. Amen.
Mr. STEWART. I now have the great honor to introduce to this
assembly the Honorable John W. McCormack, Speaker of the House of
Representatives, and also Chairman of the House Office Building
Commission. Speaker McCormack. [Applause.]
remarks by speaker mccormack
The SPEAKER. Mr. President, Mr. Chief Justice, reverend clergy,
my distinguished colleagues of both branches of the Congress,
ladies and gentlemen:
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As great Americans of the past have contributed to the making
and stabilizing of our Constitution, now the oldest Constitution on
earth, a living, dynamic organism representing the hopes and the
national objectives of our people, so did our late friend, Speaker
Sam Rayburn, make his contributions during his long and honored
public career. . . .
This building will always be a living monument to his memory, a
constant reminder to present and future legislators that Speaker
Sam Rayburn was a legislator's legislator.
We are signally honored in having with us today the Chief
Executive of our country, a former colleague of ours, and a
personal friend and strong admirer of Sam Rayburn. Under our
Constitution the President represents and symbolizes the hopes and
aspirations of our people and the national objectives of our
country. With the wisdom he gained by his service in both branches
of the Congress, the people have complete confidence in him and his
courageous qualities of leadership. How happy is Sam Rayburn in the
Great Beyond in the knowledge that President John F. Kennedy is
with us on this occasion.
I have the great honor and personal privilege of presenting to
you the President of the United States. [Applause, the audience
rising.]
remarks by the president of the united states
The PRESIDENT. I thank you.
Mr. Speaker, Mr. Chief Justice, Members of the House and
Senate, I appreciate very much the opportunity to join you in
dedicating this building today to Speaker Sam Rayburn. We say in
this country that ours is a Government of laws, and not of men; and
it is in that sense that we strive for equality and integrity in
the administration of Government and of justice. But this is also a
Government of man, and it needs men of particular talents to make
this system of ours work. . . .
This ceremony, this edifice, this assembly of public servants
from all branches of Government, all States, and all parties pay
homage to the memory of Speaker Sam Rayburn.
No monument, no memorial, no statue would please him half so
much, I believe, as to have his name preserved here in this fashion
on Capitol Hill. The Congress was his life, the House was his home.
He served far longer than any who preceded him, but with
distinction and wisdom as well. He preferred to preside over this
body to any place of prestige or power.
As a former Member of the House of Representatives, I join with
all of you in saying that while he may be long missed, he will not
be forgotten. Our task is to carry on the work to which he was so
deeply dedicated.
Thank you. [Applause, the audience rising.]
a reading
Mr. STEWART. At this time, Dr. Norman Gerstenfeld, rabbi of the
Washington Hebrew Congregation, will give a reading. Dr.
Gerstenfeld.
Dr. GERSTENFELD. Mindful of our experience at the last
inaugural, I have attempted extreme brevity. This is a reading,
this is not a prayer; this is a reading from the morning service of
the Union Prayer Book[.] . . .
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the laying of the cornerstone
Mr. STEWART. We will now proceed with the laying of the
cornerstone.
Thereupon, at 10 o'clock and 40 minutes a.m., the Speaker of
the House, the Honorable John W. McCormack, laid the cornerstone.
benediction
Mr. STEWART. The Very Reverend Monsignor Edward J. Herrmann,
assistant chancellor of the Archdiocese of Washington, will
pronounce the benediction. . . .
Mr. STEWART. This concludes the ceremony. I thank you all for
coming.
Thereupon (at 10 o'clock and 49 minutes a.m.) the ceremony was
concluded. -------------------
CORNERSTONE OF THE RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING
Mr. [Carl] ALBERT [of Oklahoma]. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous
consent to address the House for 1 minute.
Mr. SPEAKER. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman
from Oklahoma?
There was no objection.
Mr. ALBERT. Mr. Speaker, the copper box that will be sealed
into the cornerstone of the Rayburn House Office Building will be
placed in the Speaker's Lobby on May 28, 29, and 30, 1962, and
during that period Members of the House of Representatives may
deposit in the box any message, signature, or other writing which
they wish to have preserved for posterity, in an envelope not to
exceed the size of a postal card.
It is requested that each Member deposit only one message.
Rooms of the Capitol
Sec. 22.6 The Speaker took the floor following adoption of a resolution
naming a room in the Capitol after him to express his gratitude for
the action by the House.
On Oct. 9, 1986,(1) the following proceedings took
place:
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DESIGNATING ROOM H-324 IN THE CAPITOL AS THE THOMAS P O'NEILL,
JR. ROOM
Mr. [James C.] WRIGHT [Jr., of Texas]. Mr. Speaker, I send to
the desk a resolution (H. Res. 582) designating room H-324 in the
Capitol, as the Thomas P. O'Neill, Jr. Room, and ask unanimous
consent for its immediate consideration.
The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Moakley).(2) The Clerk
will report the resolution.
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The Clerk read the resolution as follows:
H. Res. 582
Resolved, That room H-324 on the third floor of the House
part of Capitol is hereby designed the Thomas P. O'Neill, Jr.
Room.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of
the gentleman from Texas?
There was no objection. . . .
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The resolution was agreed to.
A motion to reconsider was laid on the
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DESIGNATION OF THE THOMAS P. O'NEILL, JR. ROOM
(Mr. WRIGHT asked and was given permission to address the House
for 1 minute.)
Mr. WRIGHT. Mr. Speaker, little needs be said. A very few rooms
in the Capitol on the House side have been officially designated by
the House to honor individuals who are so much a part of our
institution that their names will forever epitomize the heart and
soul of the United States of House of Representatives.
One of those people, clearly, is Thomas P. ``Tip'' O'Neill, Jr.
As long as free men and women live and serve in this Chamber -- the
most democratic, in the sense of a little ``d,'' of all
institutions of Government -- the memory of Thomas P. O'Neill, Jr.,
will live and thrive and survive to inspire us and future
generations of public servants.
Therefore, it seems appropriate to me, and I know to all of our
colleagues on both sides of the aisle will surely agree, that it is
a fitting tribute for us this day to designate officially the room
on the third floor of the House side of the Capitol as the Thomas
P. O'Neill, Jr. Room. -------------------
THE THOMAS P. O'NEILL, JR., ROOM IN PERPETUITY
(Mr. MICHEL asked and was given permission to address the House
for 1 minute.)
Mr. [Robert H.] MICHEL [of Illinois]. Mr. Speaker, may I simply
associate myself with the very appropriate remarks of the
distinguished majority leader, the gentleman from Texas [Mr.
Wright].
But not being privy to where the recesses of this Capitol all
are, cubby-holes or ornate rooms and all the rest, might I inquire
of the distinguished majority leader if this room, so appropriately
named for Thomas P. O'Neill, is sufficiently large enough in size
and befitting to accommodate what we normally expect for the
Speaker of the House?
Mr. WRIGHT. Mr. Speaker, will the gentleman yield?
Mr. MICHEL. I yield to the gentleman from Texas.
Mr. WRIGHT. Mr. Speaker, it is a spacious and gracious room,
ample in its proportions, warm in its hospitality. It is on the
third floor, just opposite the Visitors' Gallery, where the public
may see it, and where a sign may forever proclaim it as the Thomas
P. O'Neill, Jr. Room.
Mr. MICHEL. I definitely thank the gentleman for that
explanation.
Might I assure the gentleman from Texas, and of course, the
Speaker himself, that when that great day comes when we on the
Republican side have a majority in this House, it shall remain the
Thomas P. O'Neill, Jr.
Room. -------------------
{time} 1030
EXPRESSION OF GRATITUDE FROM THE SPEAKER
(Mr. O'NEILL asked and was given permission to address the
House for 1 minute.)
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Mr. O'NEILL. Mr. Speaker, I want to tell all of you how
grateful I am for having a room named after me in this building. .
. .
Parliamentarian's Note: No House precedent was discernable on the
authority of the House by simple resolution to name a room in the
Capitol. The Committee on Appropriations has designated a room under
its control the Mahon Room; and the East Front Commission designated
the Rayburn Room. The Architect of the Capitol advised the
Parliamentarian that several rooms on the Senate side of the Capitol
had been named after Senators pursuant to Senate resolution. Under Rule
I clause 3,(3) the Speaker controls rooms in the Capitol
assigned to the House, but the naming of those rooms should be by House
action.(4)
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3. House Rules and Manual Sec. 623 (2007).
4. See, e.g., 152 Cong. Rec. 22267-22269, 109th Cong. 2d Sess., Dec.
5, 2006 (H. Res. 1087); 149 Cong. Rec. 5827, 108th Cong. 1st
Sess., Mar. 11, 2003 (H. Res. 19); 146 Cong. Rec. 7818-22,
106th Cong. 2d Sess., May 15, 2000 (H. Res. 491); 136 Cong.
Rec. 34164, 34165, 101st Cong. 2d Sess., Oct. 25, 1990 (H. Res.
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Independence Hall in Philadelphia
Sec. 22.7 By House resolution, the Speaker was authorized to appoint a
delegation to attend the dedication of the restored Assembly Room
at Independence Hall in Philadelphia.
On June 17, 1965,(1) Mr. William A. Barrett, of
Pennsylvania, called up House Resolution 426, and asked for its
immediate consideration. The proceedings were as follows:
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Mr. BARRETT. Mr. Speaker, I call up House Resolution 426 and
ask for its immediate consideration.
The Clerk read the resolution, as follows:
Resolved, That the Speaker of the House of Representatives
is authorized to appoint eight Members of the House of
Representatives as a delegation to attend the dedication of the
historic Assembly Room of Independence Hall, to be held in
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on June 28, 1965, at the invitation
of the city of Philadelphia, and to designate the chairman of
said delegation.
Sec. 2. The expenses of the delegation shall not exceed
1,000 and shall be paid from the contingent fund of the House
upon vouchers signed by the chairman of the delegation and
approved by the Committee on House Administration.
The resolution was agreed to.(2)
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2. Parliamentarian's Note: The Speaker originated action on this
resolution following receipt of a letter from the mayor of
Philadelphia, requesting that a delegation from the House be
appointed to attend this historic dedication.
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A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.
East Front of the Capitol
Sec. 22.8 Proceedings held during the ground-breaking ceremony for the
extension of the East Front of the Capitol.
On Feb. 24, 1959,(1) a ground-breaking ceremony was held
for the extension of the East Front of the Capitol. The proceedings
were as follows:
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Mr. [Homer] THORNBERRY [of Texas]. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous
consent that I may insert in the Record at this point the
proceedings of the ground-breaking ceremony at the east front of
the Capitol today.
The SPEAKER.(2) Is there objection to the request of
the gentleman from Texas?
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There was no objection.
(The matter referred to follows:)
Ground-Breaking Ceremony for the Extension of the East Front of
the Capitol, Tuesday, February 24, 1959, 11 a.m.
The Architect of the Capitol, J. George Stewart, acted as
master of ceremonies.
Mr. Stewart. To the honored Members of the Congress, our
neighbors on Capitol Hill, the distinguished members of the
Supreme Court, their assistants, officials of the Library of
Congress, and ladies and gentlemen, a warm welcome.
In undertaking this historic ground-breaking ceremony, it
is proper that we should invoke the blessing of the Divine
Providence. I ask the Chaplain of the House of Representatives,
the Reverend Bernard Braskamp, to offer an invocation.
The Rev. Bernard Braskamp, D.D., Chaplain of the House of
Representatives, offered the . . . prayer[.] . . .
To Thy name we ascribe all the praise and glory. Amen.
Mr. Stewart. It is my high honor, and personal privilege,
to present a member of the Commission for the Extension of the
United States Capitol, the Honorable Everett McKinley
Dirksen,(3) the minority leader, U.S. Senate.
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Mr. Dirksen. Mr. Chairman, distinguished guests, ladies and
gentlemen, I presume that any modification of a historic shrine
and structure that has over the generations insinuated itself
into the hearts and into the affections of the people brings a
clash between sentiment and necessity. And, oddly enough, I
think a case can be made for both sides. On the sentimental
side, and I use the term most advisedly, I think of it in terms
of reverence, devotion, and respect for those things that are a
part of the great pageantry of this Republic which have become
so deeply instilled into the hearts of the people. I believe
that sentiment, when the time comes to make a modification of
one of our shrines, is a polite and good and felicitous
deterrent, so that we do not act too hastily and too fast. . .
.
So today I have come here to use the spade, and to turn the
first piece of ground, hoping that in January 1961 -- and I
have been promised that as much as anyone could be promised
anything -- the incoming President of the United States will
walk through a hall just above us
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and will be inaugurated on the steps of the new east front of
the Capitol.
(The Speaker thereupon took the silver spade and broke the
ground.)
benediction
Mr. Stewart. The Chaplain of the U.S. Senate, the Reverend
Frederick Brown Harris, will now pronounce the benediction. . .
.
(Thereupon the ground-breaking ceremonies were concluded.)
On June 23, 1959,(4) Speaker Sam Rayburn, of Texas, laid
before the House an announcement advising that cornerstone laying
ceremonies for the Capitol's East Front extension would be held on July
4, 1959. The following proceedings occurred:
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The SPEAKER laid before the House the following announcement:
J. George Stewart, Architect of the Capitol, announced
today, on behalf of the Commission for the Extension of the
U.S. Capitol, that the cornerstone of the East Front Extension
of the U.S. Capitol will be laid by the Honorable Dwight D.
Eisenhower, President of the United States, with Masonic
ceremonies, at 12 o'clock, noon, Saturday, July 4, 1959. The
members of the Commission are Speaker Sam Rayburn, Chairman,
Vice President Richard M. Nixon, Senator Everett McKinley
Dirksen, Representatives Charles A. Halleck, and J. George
Stewart. July 4th commemorates the date on which President
Millard Fillmore laid the cornerstone of the House and Senate
wings of the U.S. Capitol in 1851. The Masonic ceremonies will
commemorate the ceremonies held not only at that cornerstone
laying, but also at the laying of the cornerstone of the
original section of the Capitol Building, September 18, 1793,
by President George Washington.
When the first column in the portico of the extended East Front of
the Capitol was to be installed, the Speaker, on May 24,
1960,(5) announced the date for the installation and invited
Members to witness the installation:
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Mr. RAYBURN. As chairman of the Commission for Extension of the
U.S. Capitol, I wish to invite the members, officers, and employees
of the House of Representatives to witness the setting in place of
the first large marble column in the portico of the extended east
central front of the Capitol, at 9:30 a.m., Thursday, May 26, 1960.
This is a historic occasion in which I feel each Member will be
deeply interested. You are invited to enter the construction area
at the door to the fenced enclosure just north of the entrance to
the House wing, from where you will be directed to a safe and
appropriate vantage point.
The old records indicate that the original sandstone columns
were erected in 1824 and that the stonecutters at the Capitol
participated in a procession and exhibit celebrating July 4, 1824.
The new columns are duplicates of the originals except that
they are of Georgia white marble instead of sandstone. They are
monolithic, weigh about 18 tons each, are 24 in number, and are 24
feet 9 inches high. The columns are of the Corinthian order and
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taper uniformly from a diameter of 3 feet at the base to 2 feet 6
inches at the top.
The original columns were designed by Charles Bulfinch in
carrying out the overall plan for the east portico prepared by, his
predecessor, Benjamin H. Latrobe. Mr. Latrobe and Mr. Bulfinch were
the second and third Architects of the Capitol, respectively.
The column to be set on Thursday, May 26, will be the one
located immediately to the southeast of the main entrance leading
to the rotunda.
On the legislative day of Aug. 31, 1960,(6) the Speaker
announced the ceremonies to be held in connection with the raising of
the first flag over the extended East Central Front of the Capitol:
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The SPEAKER. The Chair desires to announce that a brief
ceremony will be held on Friday, September 2, 1960, at 10 a.m., in
connection with the raising of the first flag over the extended
east central front of the U.S. Capitol. Members and their staffs
are cordially invited to attend this ceremony.
In the Senate, on Aug. 31, 1960,(7) Senate Majority
Leader Lyndon B. Johnson, of Texas, advised that a press release
concerning the flag raising had been issued by the Speaker of the
House, and referred the Speaker's invitation to all Members, officers,
and employees of both Houses of Congress to attend the ceremony:
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Mr. JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. President, on Friday, September 2, at
10 a.m., the first flag will be raised over the extended east front
of the U.S. Capitol.
For the information of the Members of the Senate, there will be
a brief ceremony at that time. The U.S. Marine Band will be present
and the Marine Corps will provide a color guard.
Speaker Rayburn has invited all Members, officers, and
employees of both branches of Congress to attend the ceremonies. I
ask unanimous consent that a press release issued by the Speaker of
the House be printed at this point in the Record.
There being no objection, the press release was ordered to be
printed in the Record, as follows:
Speaker Sam Rayburn, Chairman of the Commission for
Extension of the U.S. Capitol, announced today that a brief
ceremony would be held on Friday, September 2, 1960, at 10
a.m., in connection with the raising of the first flag over the
extended east central front of the U.S. Capitol.
The U.S. Marine Band will play selections from 9:45 to 10
a.m. The U.S. Marine Corps will provide a color guard, the
members of which will lower the flag from the temporary pole
installed in the peristyle of the dome during construction
(when the old east front and old flagpole were removed about 2
years ago) and will raise a new flag over the extended east
front. The color guard will receive the new flag from the
Speaker of the House and proceed up the main central steps and
through the Capitol to the roof. As they ascend the steps, the
band will
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play ``America the Beautiful.'' As the flag is raised for the
first time on the permanent pole located on the roof of the
extended east front, and as, simultaneously, the flag on the
temporary pole is lowered a trumpter will sound ``To the
Colors.''
The band will then play ``The Star Spangled Banner'' and in
conclusion, ``Stars and Stripes Forever.''
Speaker Rayburn invites Members, officers, and employees of
the Senate and House of Representatives, and the general public
to attend the ceremonies to be held in the area immediately in
front of the main east central steps.
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CHAPTER 36
Ceremonies and Awards
Sec. 23. Ceremonies for Visiting Dignitaries
The House and Senate often adopt unanimous-consent requests to
recess to meet with the other legislative body in joint meetings in the
Hall of the House in order to hear addresses from visiting foreign
dignitaries.(1)
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1. A joint meeting is distinguishable from a joint session, which is a
more formal occasion that is arranged by the adoption of a
concurrent resolution. Typically, joint sessions are held to
receive Presidential messages and to count the electoral votes
for the President and Vice President. For a discussion of joint
sessions to receive Presidential messages, such as the
President's annual state of the Union address, see Ch. 35,
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As part of the preparation for a joint meeting, the Chair announces
the customary policy on floor privileges for joint meetings. In recent
years the Chair has also announced that the practice of reserving seats
by placard for joint meetings would not be allowed and that Members
could reserve seats only by their physical presence following a
security sweep of the Chamber.(2)
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2. Parliamentarian's Note: The ``no placard'' announcement became
standard for joint sessions as of Sept. 19, 2001 (see 147 Cong.
Rec. 17226, 107th Cong. 1st Sess.), and was first extended to a
joint meeting during the address by the Honorable John Howard,
Prime Minister of Australia, on June 12, 2002. See 148 Cong.
Rec. 10133-36, 107th Cong. 2d Sess.
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When the joint meeting commences, the Speaker and the Vice
President traditionally announce the appointment of the Members of the
House and Senate who will serve as the escort committee that ushers the
foreign dignitary down the center aisle to the rostrum.(3)
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3. For a variation on this practice, see 149 Cong. Rec. 18595-98,
108th Cong. 1st Sess., July 17, 2003, for the joint meeting for
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. In that instance, members
of the House and Senate escort committees assembled in the
Office of the Speaker to meet with the Prime Minister, instead
of first assembling in the Chamber. This change was prompted by
the Prime Minister's tight schedule and his meeting with Senate
leadership prior to the joint meeting. Therefore, when the
Speaker and the Vice President announced the members of the
escort committee, their language reflected they had appointed
the committee, which had convened in the Office of the Speaker.
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The Sergeant at Arms then traditionally announces the Acting Dean
of the Diplomatic Corps, who travels down the center aisle to take his
or her seat.(4) Members of the President's Cabinet and any
attending Justices of the United States Supreme Court may also be
announced.
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4. Parliamentarian's Note: It was the practice for numerous attending
Ambassadors, Ministers and Charges d'Affaires of foreign
governments to be announced and to travel down the center aisle
to be seated, but this process was quite time consuming. See,
e.g., 140 Cong. Rec. 17891-95, 103d Cong. 2d Sess., July 26,
1994 (joint meeting to receive his Excellency Yitzhak Rabin,
Prime Minister of Israel, and his Majesty King Hussein I of the
Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan). Beginning with the joint meeting
to receive President Jacques Chirac of France that took place
on Feb. 1, 1996, only the Acting Dean of the Diplomatic Corps
(the foreign diplomat with the longest record of continuous
service in the United States) was announced and seated; this
has become the practice henceforth. See 142 Cong. Rec. 2202-
205, 104th Cong. 2d Sess.
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The visiting foreign dignitary may speak from notes or with the
assistance of a teleprompter, and may speak in English or in a foreign
language with the assistance of electronic and written translation. In
several instances, simultaneous translation has been provided with the
assistance of hand-held translation devices that were provided by the
foreign government.(5)
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5. See 142 Cong. Rec. 2202-205, 104th Cong. 2d Sess., Feb. 1, 1996
(joint meeting to receive President Jacques Chirac of France)
and 143 Cong. Rec. 2759-62, 105th Cong. 1st Sess., Feb. 27,
1997 (joint meeting to receive his Excellency Eduardo Frei,
President of the Republic of Chile).
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Congress has also held Rotunda ceremonies for foreign
leaders,(7) religious leaders,(8) and human
rights leaders.(9)
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8. See Sec. Sec. 23.8, 23.9, infra.
9. See Sec. 23.10, infra. -------------------
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Joint Meetings for Visiting Dignitaries
Sec. 23.1 The House by unanimous consent authorizes the Speaker to
declare a recess on a specified day for the purpose of receiving a
foreign dignitary in joint meeting.
The proceedings of July 20, 2006,(1) illustrate the
procedure
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for authorizing the Speaker to declare a recess for the purpose of
receiving a foreign dignitary in a joint meeting:
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AUTHORIZING THE SPEAKER TO DECLARE A RECESS ON WEDNESDAY, JULY
26, 2006, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING IN JOINT MEETING HIS
EXCELLENCY NOURI AL-MALIKI, PRIME MINISTER OF THE REPUBLIC OF
IRAQ
Mr. [John A.] BOEHNER [of Ohio]. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous
consent that it may in order at any time on Wednesday, July 26,
2006, for the Speaker to declare a recess, subject to the call of
the Chair, for the purpose of receiving in joint meeting His
Excellency Nouri al-Maliki, Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq.
The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. TERRY).(2) Is there
objection to the request of the gentleman from Ohio?
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Sec. 23.2 The two Houses met in joint meeting to receive His Excellency
Nouri Al-Maliki, Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq. These
proceedings illustrate the general ceremonial procedure for
conducting such a joint meeting.
On July 26, 2006,(1) the following occurred:
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ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE
The SPEAKER pro tempore.(2) The Chair desires to
make an announcement.
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After consultation among the Speaker and the majority and
minority leaders, the Chair announces that during the joint meeting
to hear an address by His Excellency Nouri Al-Maliki, only the
doors immediately opposite the Speaker and those on his right and
left will be open.
No one will be allowed on the floor of the House who does not
have the privilege of the floor of the House.
Due to the large attendance that is anticipated, the Chair
feels the rule regarding the privilege of the floor must be
strictly adhered to.
Children of Members will not be permitted on the floor, and the
cooperation of all Members is requested.
The practice of reserving seats prior to the joint meeting by
placard will not be allowed. Members may reserve their seats by
physical presence only following the security sweep of the
Chamber. -------------------
RECESS
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the order of the House of
Thursday, July 20, 2006, the House stands in recess subject to the
call of the Chair.
Accordingly (at 10 o'clock and 6 minutes a.m.), the House stood
in recess subject to the call of the Chair.
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JOINT MEETING OF THE HOUSE AND SENATE TO HEAR AN ADDRESS BY HIS
EXCELLENCY NOURI AL-MALIKI, PRIME MINISTER OF THE REPUBLIC OF
IRAQ
The Speaker of the House presided.
The Assistant to the Sergeant at Arms, Mr. Bill Sims, announced
the Vice President and Members of the U.S. Senate who entered the
Hall of the House of Representatives, the Vice President taking the
chair at the right of the Speaker, and the Members of the Senate
the seats reserved for them.
The SPEAKER.(3) The Chair appoints as members of the
committee on the part of the House to escort His Excellency Nouri
Al-Maliki, Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq, into the
Chamber:
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The gentleman from Missouri (Mr. Blunt). . . .
The gentleman from California (Mr. Lantos).(4)
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4. The full escort committee included the following members: Roy Blunt
(MO) (Majority Whip), Deborah Pryce (OH) (Republican Conference
Chair), Duncan Hunter (CA) (Chair of the Committee on Armed
Services), Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (FL) (Committee on International
Relations), Peter Hoekstra (MI) (Chair of the Permanent Select
Committee on Intelligence), Nancy Pelosi (CA) (Minority
Leader), Steny H. Hoyer (MD) (Minority Whip), James E. Clyburn
(SC) (Chairman of the Democratic Caucus), John B. Larson, (CT)
(Democratic Caucus Vice-Chair) and Tom Lantos (CA) (Ranking
Member of the Committee on International Relations).
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The VICE PRESIDENT.(5) The President of the Senate,
at the direction of that body, appoints the following Senators as
members of the committee on the part of the Senate to escort His
Excellency Nouri Al-Maliki, Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq,
into the House Chamber:
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The Senator from Tennessee (Mr. Frist).
The Senator from Kentucky (Mr. McConnell).
The Senator from Alaska (Mr. Stevens).
The Senator from Pennsylvania (Mr. Santorum).
The Senator from Texas (Mrs. Hutchison).
The Senator from Arizona (Mr. Kyl).
The Senator from North Carolina (Mrs. Dole).
The Senator from Montana (Mr. Burns).
The Senator from Nevada (Mr. Reid).
The Senator from Illinois (Mr. Durbin).
The Assistant to the Sergeant at Arms announced the Acting Dean
of the Diplomatic Corps, His Excellency Jesse Bibiano Marehalau,
Ambassador of Micronesia.
The Acting Dean of the Diplomatic Corps entered the Hall of the
House of Representatives and took the seat reserved for him.
The Assistant to the Sergeant at Arms announced the Cabinet of
the President of the United States.
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The Members of the Cabinet of the President of the United
States entered the Hall of the House of Representatives and took
the seats reserved for them in front of the Speaker's rostrum.
At 11 o'clock and 6 minutes a.m., the Assistant to the Sergeant
at Arms announced His Excellency Nouri Al-Maliki, Prime Minister of
the Republic of Iraq.
The Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq, escorted by the
committee of Senators and Representatives, entered the Hall of the
House of Representatives and stood at the Clerk's desk.
[Applause, the Members rising.]
The SPEAKER. Members of the Congress, it is my great privilege
and I deem it a high honor and a personal pleasure to present to
you His Excellency Nouri Al-Maliki, Prime Minister of the Republic
of Iraq.
[Applause, the Members
rising.] -------------------
ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY NOURI AL-MALIKI, PRIME MINISTER OF
THE REPUBLIC OF IRAQ
Prime Minister AL-MALIKI. In the Name of God, the Most
Gracious, the Most Merciful.
Your Excellency the Speaker of the House, Mr. Vice President,
honorable ladies and gentlemen, Members of Congress, it is with
great pleasure that I am able to take this opportunity to be the
first democratically and constitutionally elected Prime Minister of
Iraq to address you, the elected representatives of the American
people, and I thank you for affording me this unique chance to
speak at this respected assembly. . . .
Thank you very much.
[Applause, the Members rising.]
At 11 o'clock and 36 minutes a.m., His Excellency Nouri Al-
Maliki, Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq, accompanied by the
committee of escort, retired from the Hall of the House of
Representatives.
The Assistant to the Sergeant at Arms escorted the invited
guests from the Chamber in the following order:
The Members of the President's Cabinet;
The Acting Dean of the Diplomatic
Corps. -------------------
JOINT MEETING DISSOLVED
The SPEAKER. The purpose of the joint meeting having been
completed, the Chair declares the joint meeting of the two Houses
now dissolved.
Accordingly, at 11 o'clock and 40 minutes a.m., the joint
meeting of the two Houses was dissolved.
The Members of the Senate retired to their
Chamber. -------------------
ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER
The SPEAKER. The House will continue in recess until 12:15
p.m. -------------------
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AFTER RECESS
The recess having expired, the House was called to order by the
Speaker pro tempore (Mr. Culberson) at 12 o'clock and 15 minutes
p.m.
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PROCEEDINGS HAD DURING RECESS
Mr. [Ted] POE [of Texas]. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent
that the proceedings had during the recess be printed in the
Record.
The SPEAKER pro tempore.(6) Is there objection to
the request of the gentleman from Texas?
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There was no objection.
Sec. 23.3 Instance in which a Speaker pro tempore presided over a joint
meeting.
On Apr. 6, 2005,(1) during a joint meeting to receive
His Excellency Viktor Yushchenko, the President of Ukraine, Majority
Leader Tom DeLay, of Texas, was appointed as Speaker pro tempore to
preside over the joint meeting.
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JOINT MEETING OF THE HOUSE AND SENATE TO HEAR AN ADDRESS BY HIS
EXCELLENCY VIKTOR YUSHCHENKO, PRESIDENT OF UKRAINE
The Speaker pro tempore (Mr. DeLay) presided.
The Assistant to the Sergeant at Arms, Bill Sims, announced the
Vice President and Members of the U.S. Senate who entered the Hall
of the House of Representatives, the Vice President taking the
chair at the right of the Speaker pro tempore, and the Members of
the Senate the seats reserved for them.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair appoints as members of the
committee on the part of the House to escort His Excellency Viktor
Yushchenko into the Chamber:
The gentleman from Missouri (Mr. Blunt); . . .
The President of Ukraine, escorted by the committee of Senators
and Representatives, entered the Hall of the House of
Representatives and stood at the Clerk's desk.
[Applause, the Members rising.]
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Members of the Congress, it is my
great privilege and I deem it a high honor and a personal pleasure
to present to you His Excellency Viktor Yushchenko, President of
Ukraine.
[Applause, the Members
rising.] -------------------
ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY VIKTOR YUSHCHENKO, PRESIDENT OF
UKRAINE
(The following address was delivered in Ukrainian, with a
simultaneous translation in English.) . .
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JOINT MEETING DISSOLVED
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The purpose of the joint meeting
having been completed, the Chair declares the joint meeting of the
two Houses now dissolved.
Accordingly, at 11 o'clock and 44 minutes a.m., the joint
meeting of the two Houses was dissolved.
The Members of the Senate retired to their Chamber.
Sec. 23.4 Proceedings had during a recess of the House for a
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joint meeting to receive his Excellency Yitzhak Rabin, Prime
Minister of Israel, and his Majesty King Hussein I of the Hashemite
Kingdom of Jordan.
On July 26, 1994,(1) the following proceedings occurred
at the first joint meeting with two invitees:
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The proceedings were as follows:
RECESS
The SPEAKER.(2) Pursuant to the order of the House
on Friday, July 22, 1994, the House will stand in recess subject to
the call of the Chair.
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Accordingly (at 10 o'clock and 4 minutes a.m.), the House stood
in recess subject to the call of the
Chair. -------------------
JOINT MEETING OF THE HOUSE AND SENATE TO HEAR ADDRESSES BY HIS
MAJESTY KING HUSSEIN I OF THE HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN AND
HIS EXCELLENCY YITZHAK RABIN, PRIME MINISTER OF ISRAEL
The SPEAKER of the House presided.
The Doorkeeper, Hon. James P. Molloy, announced the Vice
President and Members of the U.S. Senate who entered the Hall of
the House of Representatives, the Vice President taking the chair
at the right of the Speaker, and the Members of the Senate the
seats reserved for them.
The SPEAKER. The Chair appoints as members of the House to
escort His Majesty King Hussein I of the Hashemite Kingdom of
Jordan and His Excellency Yitshak Rabin, Prime Minister of Israel,
into the Chamber: the gentleman from Missouri, Mr. Gephardt; the
gentleman from Michigan, Mr. Bonior; the gentleman from Maryland,
Mr. Hoyer; the gentleman from California, Mr. Fazio; the gentleman
from Indiana, Mr. Hamilton; the gentleman from Illinois, Mr. Yates;
the gentleman from West Virginia, Mr. Rahall; the gentleman from
Illinois, Mr. Michel; the gentleman from Georgia, Mr. Gingrich; the
gentleman from Texas, Mr. Armey; the gentleman from Illinois, Mr.
Hyde; the gentleman from New York, Mr. Gilman; the gentlewoman from
Maine, Ms. Snowe; and the gentleman from New York, Mr. Levy.
The VICE PRESIDENT.(3) The President of the Senate
as the direction of that body appoints the following Senators as
members of the committee on the part of the Senate to escort His
Majesty King Hussein I of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and His
Excellency Yitshak Rabin, Prime Minister of Israel, into the
Chamber: the Senator from Maine, Mr. Mithcell; the Senator from
Kentucky, Mr. Ford; the Senator from Rhode Island, Mr. Pell; the
Senator from Hawaii, Mr. Inouye; the Senator from Georgia, Mr.
Nunn; the Senator from Vermont, Mr. Leahy; the Senator from New
York, Mr. Moynihan; the Senator from New
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Jersey, Mr. Lautenberg; the Senator from Wisconsin, Mr. Kohl; the
Senator from California, Mrs. Feinstein; the Senator from Kansas,
Mr. Dole; the Senator from Wyoming, Mr. Simpson; the Senator from
Mississippi, Mr. Cochran; the Senator from Mississippi, Mr. Lott;
the Senator from Oklahoma, Mr. Nickles; the Senator from South
Carolina, Mr. Thurmond; the Senator from Oregon, Mr. Hatfield; the
Senator from Indiana, Mr. Lugar; the Senator from Kentucky, Mr.
McConnell; the Senator from Pennsylvania, Mr. Specter.
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The Doorkeeper announced the Ambassadors, Ministers and Charges
d'Affaires of foreign governments.
The ambassadors, ministers, and charges d'affaires of foreign
governments entered the Hall of the House of Representatives and
took the seats reserved for them.
The Doorkeeper announced the Honorable Ruth Bader Ginsburg, an
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.
The Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court
entered the Hall of the House of Representatives and took the seat
reserved for her in front of the Speaker's rostrum.
The Doorkeeper announced the Cabinet of the President of the
United States.
The members of the Cabinet of the President of the United
States entered the Hall of the House of Representatives and took
the seats reserved for them in front of the Speaker's rostrum.
At 11 o'clock and 8 minutes a.m. the Doorkeeper announced his
Majesty King Hussein I of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan; and his
Excellency Yitzhak Rabin, Prime Minister of Israel.
His Majesty King Hussein I of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
and His Excellency Yitzhak Rabin, Prime Minister of Israel,
escorted by the committee of Senators and Representatives, entered
the Hall of the House of Representatives, and stood at the Clerk's
desk.
[Applause, the Members arising.]
The SPEAKER. Members of the Congress, it is my great privilege,
and I deem it a high honor and a personal pleasure, to present to
you His Majesty King Hussein I of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
and His Excellency Yitzhak Rabin, Prime Minister of Israel.
[Applause, the Members arising.]
The SPEAKER. His Excellency, Hussein I.(4)
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ADDRESS BY HIS MAJESTY KING HUSSEIN I OF THE HASHEMITE KINGDOM
OF JORDAN BEFORE THE JOINT MEETING OF THE UNITED STATES
CONGRESS
KING HUSSEIN I. Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, honored guests,
Members of Congress, ladies and gentleman, it is an honor for me to
stand before you, the Representatives of the Great American Nation,
on this historic occasion . . .
To all of you, and to the American people, I offer my thanks
for your kindness, hospitality, and for all your support.
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May God bless you all. . . .
(Applause, the Members rising.)
The SPEAKER. His Excellency Yitzhak
Rabin. -------------------
ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY YITZHAK RABIN, PRIME MINISTER OF
ISRAEL
PRIME MINISTER RABIN. Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, distinguished
Members of Congress, His Majesty, the King of Jordan, I start with
the Jewish word ``Shalom.'' . . .
God, bless the peace.
[Applause, the Members rising.]
At 12 noon his Majesty King Hussein I of the Hashemite Kingdom
of Jordan and His Excellency Yitzhak Rabin, Prime Minister of
Israel, retired from the Hall of the House of Representatives.
The Doorkeeper escorted the invited guests from the Chamber in
the following order:
The members of the President's Cabinet.
The Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United
States.
The Ambassadors, Ministers and Charges d'Affaires of foreign
governments. -------------------
JOINT MEETING DISSOLVED
The SPEAKER. The purpose of this joint meeting having been
completed, the Chair declares the joint meeting of the two Houses
dissolved, and the House will meet in session at about 1:30 p.m.
Accordingly, at 12 o'clock and 9 minutes p.m., the joint
meeting of the two Houses was dissolved.
The Members of the Senate retired to their
Chamber. -------------------
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AFTER RECESS
The recess having expired, the House was called to order by the
Speaker pro tempore (Mr. Montgomery) at 1:30
p.m. -------------------
PRINTING OF PROCEEDINGS HAD DURING THE RECESS
Mr. [James A.] TRAFICANT [Jr., of Ohio]. Mr. Speaker, I ask
unanimous consent that the proceedings had during the recess be
printed in the Record.
The SPEAKER pro tempore.(4) Is there objection to
the request of the gentleman from Ohio?
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Joint Meetings With Non-Head of State Foreign Leaders
Sec. 23.5 Proceedings held during recess to receive the Deputy
President of the African National Congress.
On June 26, 1990,(1) the Honorable Nelson Mandela,
Deputy President of the African National
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Congress, addressed a joint meeting:
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The SPEAKER.(2) Pursuant to the order of the House
of Thursday, June 14, 1990, the House will stand in recess subject
to the call of the Chair.
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JOINT MEETING OF THE HOUSE AND SENATE TO HEAR AN ADDRESS BY
NELSON MANDELA, DEPUTY PRESIDENT OF THE AFRICAN NATIONAL
CONGRESS
The SPEAKER of the House presiding.
The Doorkeeper, the Honorable James T. Molly, announced the
President pro tempore(3) and Members of the U.S. Senate,
who entered the Hall of the House of Representatives, the President
pro tempore taking the Chair at the left of the Speaker, and
Members of the Senate the seats reserved for them.
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President of the Senate, sits to the Speaker's right. A
President pro tempore of the Senate attending in place of the
Vice President sits to the Speaker's left.
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The SPEAKER. The Chair appoints as members of the committee on
the part of the House to escort Mr. Nelson Mandela, deputy
president of the African National Congress, into the Chamber:
The gentleman from Missouri, Mr. Gephardt; . . .
The gentlewoman from Hawaii, Mrs. Saiki.
The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The President of the Senate pro
tempore, at the direction of that body, appoints the following
Senators as a committee on the part of the Senate to escort Mr.
Nelson Mandela, deputy president of the African National Congress,
into the House Chamber:
The Senator from Maine, Mr. Mitchell; . . .
The Senator from Kansas, Mrs. Kassebaum.
The Doorkeeper announced the ambassadors, ministers, and
charges d'affaires of foreign governments entered the Hall of the
House of Representatives and took the seats reserved for them.
The Doorkeeper announced the Cabinet of the President of the
United States.
The members of the Cabinet of the President of the United
States entered the Hall of the House of Representatives and took
the seats reserved for them in front of the Speaker's rostrum.
At 11 o'clock and 9 minutes a.m., the Doorkeeper announced Mr.
Nelson Mandela, deputy president of the African National Congress.
Mr. Nelson Mandela, deputy president of the African National
Congress, escorted by the committee of Senators and
Representatives, entered the Hall of the House of Representatives,
and stood at the Clerk's desk.
[Applause, the Members rising.]
The SPEAKER. Members of the Congress, it is my great privilege,
and I deem it a high honor and personal pleasure to present to you,
Mr. Nelson Mandela, deputy president of the African National
Congress.
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[Applause, the Members
rising.] -------------------
ADDRESS BY NELSON MANDELA, DEPUTY PRESIDENT OF THE AFRICAN
NATIONAL CONGRESS
Mr. MANDELA. Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, esteemed Members of
the U.S. Congress; your excellencies, ambassadors and members of
the Diplomatic Corps; distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen:
It is a fact of the human condition that each shall, like a
meteor, a mere brief passing moment in time and space, flit across
the human stage and pass out of existence. Even the golden lads and
lasses, as much as the chimney sweepers, come, and tomorrow are no
more. After them all, they leave the people, enduring, multiplying,
permanent, except to the extent that the same humanity might abuse
its own genius to immolate life itself. . . .
Thank you.
(Applause, the Members rising.)
At 11 o'clock and 48 minutes a.m., Mr. Nelson Mandela, deputy
president of the African National Congress, accompanied by the
committee of escort, retired from the Hall of the House of
Representatives.
The Doorkeeper escorted the invited guests from the Chamber in
the following order:
The members of the President's Cabinet.
The ambassadors, ministers and charges d'affaires of foreign
governments. -------------------
JOINT MEETING DISSOLVED
The SPEAKER. The Chair declares the joint meeting of the two
Houses dissolved.
Accordingly, at 11 o'clock and 59 minutes a.m., the joint
meeting of the two Houses was dissolved. The Members of the Senate
retired to their
Chamber. -------------------
announcement by the speaker
The SPEAKER. The House will continue in recess until 12:45
p.m. -------------------
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AFTER RECESS
The recess having expired, the House was called to order by the
Speaker pro tempore [Mr. Durbin] at 12 o'clock and 50 minutes
p.m. -------------------
PRINTING OF PROCEEDINGS HAD DURING RECESS
Mr. [Joseph E.] BRENNAN [of Maine]. Mr. Speaker, I ask
unanimous consent that the proceedings had during the recess be
printed in the Record.
The SPEAKER pro tempore.(4) Is there objection to
the request of the gentleman from Maine?
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Sec. 23.6 Proceedings had during recess of the House for a joint
meeting to receive the Honorable Lech Walesa.(1)
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1. Parliamentarian's Note: As the Chairman of the Polish trade union
Solidarnosc, Mr. Walesa joined an exclusive group of persons
who, being neither head of state nor head of government,
nevertheless addressed a joint meeting.
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On Nov. 15, 1989,(2) the Honorable Lech Walesa addressed
a joint meeting. The following proceedings occurred:
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The SPEAKER.(3) Pursuant to the order of the House
of Thursday, November 9, 1989, the House will stand in recess
subject to the call of the Chair.
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Accordingly (at 10 o'clock and 5 minutes a.m.), the House stood
in recess subject to the call of the
Chair. -------------------
JOINT MEETING OF THE HOUSE AND SENATE TO HEAR AN ADDRESS BY THE
HONORABLE LECH WALESA, CHAIRMAN, SOLIDARNOSC
The Speaker of the House presided.
The Doorkeeper, the Honorable James T. Molloy, announced the
Vice President and Members of the U.S. Senate, who entered the Hall
of the House of Representatives, the Vice President taking the
chair at the right of the Speaker, and Members of the Senate the
seats reserved for them.
The SPEAKER. The Chair appoints as members of the committee on
the part of the House to escort the honorable Lech Walesa,
Chairman, Solidarnosc, into the Chamber:
The gentleman from Missouri [Mr. Gephardt]; . . .
The VICE PRESIDENT.(4) The President of the Senate,
at the direction of that body, appoints the following Senators as
members of the committee on the part of the Senate to join a like
committee on the part of the House to escort the Honorable Lech
Walesa into the House Chamber: . . .
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The Doorkeeper announced the ambassadors, ministers, and
charges d'affaires of foreign governments entered the Hall of the
House of Representatives and took the seats reserved for them.
The Doorkeeper announced the Cabinet of the President of the
United States.
The members of the Cabinet of the President of the United
States entered the Hall of the House of Representatives and took
the seats reserved for them in front of the Speaker's rostrum.
At 11 o'clock and 5 minutes a.m., the Doorkeeper announced the
Honorable Lech Walesa, Chairman, Solidarnosc.
The Honorable Lech Walesa, Chairman, Solidarnosc, escorted by
the committee of Senators and Representatives, entered the Hall of
the House of Representatives, and stood at the Clerk's desk.
[Applause, the Members rising.]
The SPEAKER. Members of the Congress, it is my great privilege,
and I deem it a high honor and personal pleasure to present to you
the Honorable Lech Walesa, Chairman, Solidarnosc.
[Applause, the Members rising.]
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-------------------ADDRESS BY THE
HONORABLE LECH WALESA, CHAIRMAN, SOLIDARNOSC
(The following is an English translation of the address
delivered in Polish by Chairman Lech Walesa before the joint
meeting, through an interpreter.)
Mr. WALESA. Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, Members of the Cabinet,
distinguished Members of the House and Senate, ladies and
gentlemen[.] . . .
I stand before you as the third foreign non-head-of-state
invited to address the joint Houses of Congress of the United
States. The Congress, which for many people in the world, oppressed
and stripped of their rights, is a beacon of freedom and a bulwark
of human rights. And here I stand before you, to speak to America
in the name of my nation. To speak to citizens of the country and
the continent whose threshold is guarded by the famous Statue of
Liberty. It is for me an honor so great, a moment so solemn, that I
can find nothing to compare it with. . . .
[Applause, the Members rising.]
At 12 o'clock and 10 minutes, p.m., the Honorable Lech Walesa,
Chairman, Solidarnosc, accompanied by the committee of escort,
retired from the Hall of the House of Representatives.
The Doorkeeper escorted the invited guests from the Chamber in
the following order:
The Members of the President's Cabinet.
The Ambassadors, Ministers, and charges d'affaires of foreign
governments. -------------------
JOINT MEETING DISSOLVED
The SPEAKER. The Chair declares the joint meeting of the two
Houses dissolved.
Accordingly, at 12 o'clock and 10 minutes p.m., the joint
meeting of the two Houses was dissolved.
The Members of the Senate retired to their Chamber.
announcement by the speaker
The SPEAKER. The House will continue in recess until 12:45
p.m. -------------------
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AFTER RECESS
The recess having expired, the House was called to order by the
Speaker pro tempore [Mrs. Schroeder] at 12 o'clock and 50 minutes
p.m. -------------------
PRINTING OF PROCEEDINGS HAD DURING RECESS
Mr. [Joseph E.] BRENNAN [of Maine]. Madame Speaker, I ask
unanimous consent that the proceedings had during the recess be
printed in the Record.
The SPEAKER pro tempore.(5) Is there objection to
the request of the gentleman from Maine?
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Rotunda Receptions for Visiting Dignitaries
Sec. 23.7 A reception was held by Congress in the Rotunda on
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the occasion of a visit to the United States by the King and Queen
of Great Britain.
On May 24, 1939,(1) the Speaker(2) pursuant
to the provisions of Senate Concurrent Resolution 17, appointed members
to the joint committee preparing for the welcoming of the King and
Queen of Great Britain to the Capitol:
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2. William B. Bankhead (AL).
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The SPEAKER. Pursuant to the provisions of Senate Concurrent
Resolution 17, the Chair appoints as members of the joint committee
to make the necessary arrangements for welcoming Their Majesties
the King and Queen of Great Britain and the members of their party
on the occasion of their visit to the Capitol, Mr. Rayburn, Mr.
Bloom, and Mr. Martin of Massachusetts.
On June 9, 1939,(3) the morning of the reception for the
King and Queen of Great Britain, the House convened at 10:30 a.m.
Following the reading and approval of the Journal, the Clerk read an
announcement on the part of the Chair concerning the reception for the
King and Queen. Speaker Bankhead then offered further informal
suggestions relating to the ceremony, and the House stood in recess to
attend the reception.
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The SPEAKER. The Chair will ask the Clerk to read the following
announcement on the part of the Chair.
The Clerk read as follows:
The Chair desires to announce, at the suggestion and
request of the Joint Committee on Arrangements, that only
Members of the House will be permitted to enter the rotunda.
Under the order adopted by the joint committee, ex-Members
of the House and children will not be permitted in the rotunda.
The Chair further desires to suggest that Members refrain
from smoking and after their presentation to Their Majesties
they take the place provided for them in the rotunda and remain
there until Their Majesties leave.
The SPEAKER. The Chair takes the liberty of suggesting that in
forming the procession to proceed to the rotunda that, as far as it
may be feasible, the older Members of the House -- that is, those
ranking in seniority of service -- form at the head of the line. Of
course, it will be very difficult to carry that out, but the older
Members will recognize their terms of service. There is no
restriction or regulation about that, but that has been suggested
on the part of the Committee on Arrangements.
recess
The SPEAKER. The House will now stand in recess.
Accordingly (at 10 o'clock and 37 minutes a.m.), pursuant to
Senate Concurrent Resolution 17,(4) the House stood in
recess subject to the call of the Chair.
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The proceedings of June 9, 1939 in the Senate,(5) the
day of the reception, were recorded as follows:
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congressional welcome to king george vi and queen elizabeth of
great britain
Mr. [Alben W.] BARKLEY [of Kentucky]. Mr. President, the senior
Senator from Nevada [Mr. Pittman], chairman of the Joint Committee
on Arrangements and Reception, has a statement to make.
Mr. [Key] PITTMAN. Mr. President, Their Majesties the King and
Queen of Great Britain will be met at the foot of the central steps
in front of the Capitol at 11 o'clock a. m. by the Joint Committee
on Arrangements and Reception, and will be escorted into the
rotunda, where they will be received by the Vice President of the
United States and the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The
Vice President and the Speaker of the House will then escort them
to the positions which they will occupy during the reception. The
Members of the Senate will be presented to Their Majesties by the
chairman of the joint committee.
When the Senate leaves its Chamber, the Members of the Senate
will proceed through the rotunda to a section which is roped off on
the southwest side of the rotunda, the portion nearest to the
House. That is for the reason that the Members of the Senate and
the House will move to the left after they greet Their Majesties.
The Members of the Senate, being first to be presented, will be in
the section nearest to the House, and the House Members will be in
the section nearest to the Senate side of the rotunda. After
Members of the Senate are presented, they will proceed to the north
side of the rotunda; that is, the side nearest the Senate. The
House Members will then proceed to the section the Senate had
originally occupied, and there the Members of the House will stand
until they are presented. . . .
It is planned that the Members of the Senate and of the House
of Representatives shall be in their positions at the time when
Their Majesties are escorted into the rotunda.
After the Vice President and the Speaker have taken their
positions near the door they will receive Their Majesties in the
rotunda. The senior Senator from Idaho [Mr. Borah], being the
senior Member of the Senate, will lead the Senate in the
presentation of the Members to Their Majesties.
At 10 o'clock and 40 minutes a.m., the Committee on
Arrangements and Reception on the part of the Senate, consisting of
Hon. Key Pittman, of Nevada, chairman of the joint committee; Hon.
Alben W. Barkley, of Kentucky; and Hon. Charles L. McNary, of
Oregon, withdrew from the Chamber and proceeded to the steps
leading to the main entrance on the east front of the Capitol,
where they joined the committee on the part of the House of
Representatives, consisting of Hon. Sol Bloom, of New York; Hon.
Sam Rayburn, of Texas; and Hon. Joseph W. Martin, Jr., of
Massachusetts, and received Their Majesties, who were escorted into
the rotunda in the following order:
On the left of the King, Senator Pittman;
On the right of the King, the Queen;
On the right of the Queen, Representative Bloom.
Immediately following Their Majesties were Senators Barkley and
McNary and Representatives Rayburn and Martin.
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The Right Honorable William Lyon Mackenzie King, Prime Minister
of Canada, Minister in Attendance, was next in line, followed by
the British Ambassador, Sir Ronald Lindsay, and Lady Lindsay, and
Their Majesties' entourage.
In the rotunda the reception lines for the Senate and House of
Representatives, respectively, were as follows:
senate reception line
Senator Pittman.
The King.
The Queen.
The Vice President.
Senator Barkley.
Senator McNary.
Col. Edwin A. Halsey, Secretary of the Senate.
Representative Bloom.
The Right Honorable William Lyon Mackenzie King, Prime Minister
of Canada, Minister in Attendance.
Sir Ronald Lindsay.
Lady Lindsay.
Representative Rayburn.
Col. Chesley W. Jurney, Sergeant at Arms of the Senate.
Col. Kenneth Romney, Sergeant at Arms of the House of
Representatives.
Mr. George T. Summerlin.
Lady Nunburnholme.
Col. Piers W. Legh.
Mr. Alan Lascelles.
House Reception Line
Representative Bloom.
The King.
The Queen.
The Speaker.
Representative Rayburn.
Representative Martin.
Mr. Lewis Deschler.
Senator Pittman.
The Right Honorable William Lyon Mackenzie King, Prime Minister
of Canada, Minister in Attendance.
Sir Ronald Lindsay.
Lady Lindsay.
Senator Barkley.
Senator McNary.
Col. Chesley W. Jurney.
Col. Kenneth Romney.
Mr. George T. Summerlin.
Lady Nunburnholme.
Mr. Mallet.
Mrs. Mallet.
Col. Piers W. Legh.
Mr. Alan Lascelles.
The VICE PRESIDENT(6) (at 10 o'clock and 45 minutes
a. m.) Under the terms of the order entered yesterday the Senate
stands adjourned until Monday, June 12, 1939, at 12 o'clock
meridian.
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Thereupon the Members of the Senate, preceded by the Vice
President, the Secretary, and the Chaplain proceeded to the rotunda
of the Capitol, where, in accordance with the terms of the
concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 17), in conjunction with the
Speaker and Members of the House of Representatives, they welcomed
Their Majesties the King and Queen of Great Britain.
On June 13, 1939,(7) the House agreed to a Senate
concurrent resolution authorizing expenses from the contingent funds of
the two Houses to pay for the reception in
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the rotunda of the Capitol. Mr. Lindsay C. Warren, of North Carolina,
was recognized to ask unanimous consent for the immediate consideration
of the resolution:
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expenses incident to reception of king and queen of great
britain
Mr. WARREN. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent for the
immediate consideration of Senate Concurrent Resolution 20.
The Clerk read as follows:
Senate Concurrent Resolution 20
Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives
concurring), That the expenses incurred by the joint committee
appointed pursuant to Senate Concurrent Resolution 17, Seventy-
sixth Congress, to arrange for the reception of Their Majesties
the King and Queen of Great Britain in the rotunda of the
Capitol of June 9, 1939, shall be paid one-half from the
contingent fund of the Senate and one-half from the contingent
fund of the House of Representatives upon vouchers approved by
the chairman of the joint committee.
The SPEAKER. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman
from North Carolina?
There was no objection.
The Senate concurrent resolution was agreed to.
Rotunda Receptions for Religious Leaders
Sec. 23.8 The House agreed to suspend the rules and adopt a concurrent
resolution authorizing the use of the Capitol Rotunda to receive
His All Holiness Bartholomew, the 270th Ecumenical Patriarch of
Constantinople.
On Sept. 16, 1997,(1) the following proceedings
occurred:
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1. 143 Cong. Rec. 18936-38, 18958, 18959, 105th Cong. 1st Sess.
See also 136 Cong. Rec. 15751, 101st Cong. 2d Sess., June
27, 1990 (H. Con. Res. 344, authorizing the use of the Capitol
Rotunda in ceremonies to greet His All Holiness Patriarch
Dimitrios).
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AUTHORIZING USE OF CAPITOL ROTUNDA TO ALLOW MEMBERS OF CONGRESS
TO RECEIVE HIS ALL HOLINESS PATRIARCH BARTHOLOMEW
Mr. [Robert W.] NEY [of Ohio]. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend
the rules and agree to the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 134)
authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol to allow Members
of Congress to greet and receive His All Holiness Patriarch
Bartholomew, as amended.
The Clerk read as follows:
H. Con. Res. 134
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the rotunda of the Capitol is authorized to
be used on October 21, 1997, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon for
a ceremony to allow Members of Congress to greet and receive
His All Holiness Patriarch Bartholomew, the 270th Ecumenical
Patriarch of Constantinople. Physical preparations for the
conduct of the ceremony shall be carried out in accordance with
such conditions as may be prescribed by the Architect of the
Capitol.
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The SPEAKER pro tempore.(2) Pursuant to the rule,
the gentleman from Ohio [Mr. Ney] and the gentlewoman from Michigan
[Ms. Kilpatrick] each will control 20 minutes.
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The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Ohio [Mr. Ney].
Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may
consume.
This resolution provides for the use of the rotunda on October
21, 1997, for a ceremony to allow Members of Congress to greet and
receive His All Holiness Patriarch Bartholomew, the 270th
Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople.
At the request of the resolution's sponsor, the gentleman from
Florida [Mr. Bilirakis], the resolution has been amended to change
the time of the ceremony from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. . . .
Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, I have no further requests for time, and
I yield back the balance of my time.
The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. LaHood). The question is on the
motion offered by the gentleman from Ohio [Mr. Ney] that the House
suspend the rules and agree to the concurrent resolution, House
Concurrent Resolution 134, as amended.
The question was taken. . . .
recorded vote
Mr. NEY. Madam Speaker, I demand a recorded vote.
A recorded vote was ordered.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. This will be a 5-minute vote.
The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were -- ayes
421, noes 0, not voting 12[.] . . .
So (two-thirds having voted in favor thereof) the rules were
suspended and the concurrent resolution, as amended, was agreed to.
The result of the vote was announced as above recorded.
A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.
Sec. 23.9 Consideration by unanimous consent of a concurrent resolution
authorizing the use of the Capitol Rotunda for a welcoming ceremony
for the Dalai Lama of Tibet.
On Apr. 11, 1991,(1) the following proceedings took
place:
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Mr. [Charlie] ROSE [of North Carolina, Chairman of the House
Administration]. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent for the
immediate consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res.
115) authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a
ceremony of welcome for the Dalai Lama.
The Clerk read the title of the concurrent resolution.
The SPEAKER pro tempore.(2) Is there objection to
the request of the gentleman from North Carolina?
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Mr. [William M.] THOMAS of California. Mr. Speaker, reserving
the right to object, I yield to the gentleman from North Carolina
[Mr. Rose] for the purpose of having the chairman explain the
resolution.
Mr. ROSE. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr.
Speaker, I
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would be pleased to explain the purpose. Mr. Speaker, this
resolution provides for the use of the rotunda for Members of
Congress to assemble and to greet his holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama
of Tibet. The Dalai Lama is the spiritual and temporal leader of
the Tibetan people. The People's Republic of China invaded Tibet in
1949, and has brutally occupied Tibet for the past 42 years. The
Dalai Lama and tens of thousands of his fellow Tibetans fled their
homeland after a nationalist uprising was brutally suppressed by
the Chinese Red Army. Since that time, the Dalai Lama has led the
Tibetan nation in a nonviolent struggle against China's brutal
occupation of Tibet. His strict adherence to the Ghandian
principles in his struggle against Chinese oppression and his
personal philosophy of universal responsibility earned him the 1989
Nobel Peace Prize. He will come to Washington next week, and the
U.S. Congress will honor the Dalai Lama by receiving him in the
Capitol Rotunda, and I encourage my colleagues to attend. This
event will take place on Thursday, April 18th between 11 a.m. and
12 noon.
Mr. THOMAS of California. Mr. Speaker, under my reservation of
objection, I yield to the gentleman from New York [Mr. Gilman].
Mr. [Benjamin A.] GILMAN [of New York]. Mr. Speaker, I want to
commend the gentleman from North California [Mr. Rose] for making
these arrangements. Many Members had hoped that we could have had
his Holiness address a joint session of Congress, but that was not
possible.
I would hope that all of our colleagues would join in welcoming
his Holiness, who has been not only the spiritual leader of Tibet
but a leader in the world for a peaceful, nonviolent means of
opposing aggression by other nations.
Mr. THOMAS of California. Mr. Speaker, I withdraw my
reservation of objection.
The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. [Thomas] Andrews of Maine). Is
there objection to the request of the gentleman from North
Carolina?
There was no objection.
The clerk read the concurrent resolution, as follows:
H. Con. Res. 115
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the rotunda of the Capitol may be used on
April 18, 1991, from 10:30 o'clock ante meridiem until 12:30
o'clock post meridiem, for a ceremony of welcome for the Dalai
Lama. Physical preparations for the ceremony shall be carried
out in accordance with such conditions as the Architect of the
Capitol may prescribe.
Sec. 2. The transcript of proceedings of the ceremony shall
be printed as a House document, with illustrations and suitable
binding. In addition to the usual number, there shall be
printed, for the use of the Joint Committee on Printing, such
number of copies of the document as does not exceed a cost of
$3,000.
The concurrent resolution was agreed to.
A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.
Rotunda Reception for Human Rights Leader
Sec. 23.10 By unanimous consent, the House considered and
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agreed to a concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the
Capitol Rotunda for a welcoming ceremony for Natan Shcharansky, a
leader in the Soviet Jewish emigration movement.
On May 1, 1986,(1) the House considered by unanimous
consent and adopted House Concurrent Resolution 329, authorizing the
use of the Capitol Rotunda for a welcoming ceremony for Natan (Anatoly)
Shcharansky. The resolution read as follows:
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H. Con. Res. 329
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring),
SECTION 1. FINDINGS
The Congress finds that --
(1) Natan (Anatoly) Shcharansky was a leader in the Soviet
Jewish emigration movement and a founding member of the
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 tirelessly for
the release of her husband and other Soviet Jewish prisoners,
and those efforts were supported by two successive
administrations, the Congress, and the American people;
(3) on February 11, 1986, those efforts were successful and
Natan (Anatoly) Shcharansky was released from Soviet prison
and allowed to emigrate to Israel;
(4) despite the fact that at least 400,000 other Soviet
Jews seek to emigrate to Israel, the Soviet Government has
severely restricted Jewish emigration in violation of its
international commitments; and
(5) the support of the Congress for the right of Soviet
Jews to emigrate is long established and remains strong.
SEC. 2. CONGRESSIONAL WELCOME: USE OF CAPITOL ROTUNDA
(a) Congressional Welcome. -- The Congress welcomes Natan
(Anatoly) Shcharansky to the United States and to the
Nation's capital.
(b) Use of Capitol Rotunda. -- The rotunda of the Capitol
is authorized to be used on May 13, 1986, for a ceremony of
welcome for Natan (Anatoly) Shcharansky. Physical
preparations for the ceremony shall be carried out in
accordance with such conditions as the Architect of the
Capitol may prescribe.
SEC. 3. CALL FOR CONTINUED EFFORTS TO OBTAIN FREEDOM FOR ALL
SOVIET JEWS.
It is the sense of the Congress that the President should
continue to call upon the Soviet Union --
(1) to release immediately all those Soviet Jews who have
been imprisoned for their efforts to emigrate;
(2) to allow those Soviet Jews who wish to emigrate in
order to join their families abroad, or to be repatriated to
their historic homeland of Israel, to do so; and
(3) to permit the exercise of religious and cultural rights
by Soviet Jews.
The SPEAKER pro tempore.(2) The question is on the
concurrent resolution.
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2. G. V. (Sonny) Montgomery (MS).
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The concurrent resolution was agreed to.
A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.
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CHAPTER 36
Ceremonies and Awards
Sec. 24. Congressional Gold Medals
The Congressional Gold Medal is the highest award bestowed on
civilians by the U.S. Congress. The commissioning and bestowing of a
Congressional Gold Medal requires the passage of a bill awarding the
medal itself. In addition, if a presentation ceremony is held in the
Rotunda, the adoption of a
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concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the Rotunda for such a
ceremony is also required.
Legislation awarding a Congressional Gold Medal falls under the
jurisdiction of the Committee on Financial Services. That committee has
adopted rules governing the consideration and content of such
legislation. Under Committee Rule 3(f)(1)(A),(1) the
Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade and
Technology will not hold a hearing on Congressional Gold Medal
legislation unless it is cosponsored by at least two-thirds of the
Members of the House.(2) Rule 3(f)(1)(C) requires the
subcommittee to apply several standards in considering legislation
authorizing Congressional Gold Medals. Among these are that ``the
recipient shall be a natural person;''(3) the recipient
shall have performed an achievement that ``has an impact on American
history and culture that is likely to be recognized as a major
achievement in the recipient's field long after the
achievement;''(4) that the recipient ``shall not have
received a medal previously for the same or substantially the same
achievement;''(5) that the recipient ``shall be living or,
if deceased, shall have been deceased for not less than five years and
not more than 25 years;''(6) and the achievements ``were
performed in the recipient's field of endeavor, and represent either a
lifetime of continuous superior achievements or a single achievement so
significant that the recipient is recognized and acclaimed by others in
the same field, as evidenced by the recipient having received the
highest honors in the field.''(7)
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1. See Rules of the Committee on Financial Services at 151 Cong. Rec.
H765-H768 [Daily Ed.], 109th Cong. 1st Sess., Feb. 17, 2005.
2. Id.
3. Rule 3(f)(1)(C)(i).
4. Rule 3(f)(1)(C)(ii).
5. Rule 3(f)(1)(C)(iii).
6. Rule 3(f)(1)(C)(iv).
7. Rule 3(f)(1)(C)(v).
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The Congressional Gold Medal has been bestowed on military
personnel, entertainers, aeronautical and space pioneers, explorers,
lifesavers, pioneers in agriculture, science and medicine, public
servants, athletes, activists and foreign recipients.(8)
What follows is a sampling of recent recipients of the award.
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8. For a full list of recipients, see http://clerk.house.gov/
art--history/house--history/goldMedal.html (last visited May 3,
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Sec. 24.1 The House, by unanimous consent, considered
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and adopted an unreported concurrent resolution (discharged from
the Committee on House Administration) authorizing the use of the
Rotunda for the posthumous presentation of a Congressional Gold
Medal to Jackie Robinson.
On Mar. 1, 2005,(1) the following proceedings took
place:
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1. 151 Cong. Rec. 3072, 3073, 109th Cong. 1st Sess. See also 149 Cong.
Rec. 24229-33, 108th Cong. 1st Sess., Oct. 7, 2003 (H.R. 1900,
to award a posthumous Congressional Gold Medal to Jackie
Robinson in recognition of his many contributions to the
Nation).
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PERMITTING USE OF CAPITOL ROTUNDA FOR CEREMONY TO AWARD
CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL TO JACKIE ROBINSON
Mr. [Robert W.] NEY [of Ohio]. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous
consent that the Committee on House Administration be discharged
from further consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con.
Res. 79) permitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a
ceremony to award a Congressional gold medal to Jackie Robinson
(posthumously), in recognition of his many contributions to the
Nation, and ask for its immediate consideration in the House.
There was no objection.
The Clerk read the concurrent resolution, as follows:
H. Con. Res. 79
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the rotunda of the Capitol is authorized to be
used on March 2, 2005, for a ceremony to award a Congressional gold
medal to Jackie Robinson (posthumously), in recognition of his many
contributions to the Nation. Physical preparations for the ceremony
shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as the
Architect of the Capitol may prescribe.
The concurrent resolution was agreed to.
A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.
Sec. 24.2 The House, by unanimous consent, considered and adopted an
unreported concurrent resolution (discharged from the Committee on
House Administration) authorizing the use of the Rotunda for the
presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to General Henry H.
Shelton.
On Sept. 17, 2002,(1) the following proceedings took
place:
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1. 148 Cong. Rec. 16912, 107th Cong. 2d. Sess. See also 147 Cong. Rec.
27125-28, 107th Cong. 1st Sess., Dec. 19, 2001 (H.R. 2751,
authorizing the President to award a gold medal on behalf of
the Congress to General Henry H. Shelton and to provide for the
production of bronze duplicates of such medal for sale to the
public).
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Mr. [Vernon] EHLERS [of Michigan]. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous
consent that the Committee on House Administration be discharged
from further consideration of the concurrent resolution
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(H. Con. Res. 469) authorizing the Rotunda of the Capitol to be
used on September 19, 2002, for a ceremony to present the
Congressional Gold Medal to General Henry H. Shelton (USA, Ret.),
and ask for its immediate consideration in the House.
The Clerk read the title of the concurrent resolution.
The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Duncan).(2) Is there
objection to the request of the gentleman from Michigan?
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There was no objection.
The Clerk read the concurrent resolution, as follows:
H. Con. Res. 469
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Rotunda of the Capitol is authorized to
be used on September 19, 2002, for a ceremony to present the
Congressional Gold Medal to General Henry H. Shelton (USA,
Ret.). Physical preparations for the ceremony shall be carried
out in accordance with such conditions as the Architect of the
Capitol may prescribe.
The concurrent resolution was agreed to.
A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.
Sec. 24.3 The House suspended the rules and agreed to a concurrent
resolution (discharged from the Committee on House Administration)
authorizing the use of the Rotunda for a ceremony to present a
Congressional Gold Medal to former President Ronald Reagan and his
wife, Nancy Reagan.
On Mar. 5, 2002,(1) the following proceedings took
place:
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1. 148 Cong. Rec. 2393-95, 2398, 107th Cong. 2d. Sess. See also 146
Cong. Rec. 4255-61, 107th Cong. 2d Sess., Apr. 3, 2000 (H.R.
3591, to provide for the award of a gold medal on behalf of the
Congress to former President Ronald Reagan and his wife Nancy
Reagan in recognition of their service to the Nation).
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Mr. [John] LINDER [of Georgia]. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend
the rules and agree to the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 305)
permitting the use of the Rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony to
present a gold medal on behalf of Congress to former President
Ronald Reagan and his wife Nancy Reagan, as amended.
The Clerk read as follows:
H. Con. Res. 305
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Rotunda of the Capitol is authorized to
be used on May 16, 2002, for a ceremony to present a gold medal
on behalf of Congress to former President Ronald Reagan and his
wife Nancy Reagan. Physical preparations for the ceremony shall
be carried out in accordance with such conditions as the
Architect of the Capitol may prescribe.
The SPEAKER pro tempore.(2) Pursuant to the rule,
the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Linder) and the gentleman from
Maryland (Mr. Hoyer) will each control 20 minutes. The Chair
recognizes the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Linder). . . .
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2. John Culberson (TX).
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So (two-thirds having voted in favor thereof) the rules were
suspended and
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the concurrent resolution, as amended, was agreed to.
The result of the vote was announced as above recorded.
A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.
Sec. 24.4 The House, by unanimous consent, considered and adopted an
unreported concurrent resolution (discharged from the committee on
House Administration) authorizing the use of the Rotunda for the
posthumous presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to Charles M.
Schulz, the creator of the Peanuts comic strip.
On June 5, 2001,(1) the following proceedings took
place:
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1. 147 Cong. Rec. 9891, 9892, 107th Cong. 1st Sess. See also 146 Cong.
Rec. 9587, 9588, 106th Cong. 2d Sess., June 6, 2000 (H.R. 3642,
to authorize the President to award a gold medal on behalf of
the Congress to Charles M. Schulz in recognition of his lasting
artistic contributions to the Nation and to the world).
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PERMITTING USE OF ROTUNDA OF CAPITOL FOR PRESENTATION
POSTHUMOUSLY OF CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL TO CHARLES M. SCHULZ
Mr. [Vernon] EHLERS [of Michigan]. Madam Speaker, I ask
unanimous consent that the Committee on House Administration be
discharged from further consideration of the concurrent resolution
(H. Con. Res. 149) permitting the use of the Rotunda of the Capitol
for a ceremony to present posthumously a gold medal on behalf of
Congress to Charles M. Schulz, and ask for its immediate
consideration in the House.
The Clerk read the title of the concurrent resolution.
The SPEAKER pro tempore.(2) Is there objection to
the request of the gentleman from Michigan? . . .
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2. Judith Biggert (IL).
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There was no objection.
The Clerk read the concurrent resolution, as follows:
H. Con. Res. 149
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Rotunda of the Capitol is authorized to
be used on June 7, 2001, for a ceremony to present posthumously
a gold medal on behalf of Congress to Charles M. Schulz.
Physical preparations for the ceremony shall be carried out in
accordance with such conditions as the Architect of the Capitol
may prescribe.
The concurrent resolution was agreed to.
A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.
Sec. 24.5 The House suspended the rules and agreed to an unreported
concurrent resolution (discharged from the Committee on House
Administration) authorizing use of the Rotunda to present a
Congressional Gold Medal to Father Theodore Hesburgh.
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On June 27, 2000,(1) the following proceedings took
place:
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1. 146 Cong. Rec. 12520-22, 106th Cong. 2d Sess. See also 145 Cong.
Rec. 24976-82, 106th Cong. 1st Sess., Oct. 12, 1999 (H.R. 1932,
to authorize the President to award a gold medal on behalf of
the Congress to Father Theodore M. Hesburgh, in recognition of
his outstanding and enduring contributions to civil rights,
higher education, the Catholic Church, the Nation, and the
global community).
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PERMITTING USE OF ROTUNDA OF CAPITOL FOR PRESENTATION CEREMONY
OF CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL TO FATHER THEODORE HESBURGH
Mr. [Bill] THOMAS [of California]. Mr. Speaker, I move to
suspend the rules and agree to the concurrent resolution (H. Con.
Res. 344) permitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a
ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to Father Theodore
Hesburgh, as amended.
The Clerk read as follows:
H. Con. Res. 344
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the rotunda of the Capitol is authorized to
be used on July 13, 2000, for a ceremony to present the
Congressional Gold Medal to Father Theodore Hesburgh. Physical
preparations for the ceremony shall be carried out in
accordance with such conditions as the Architect of the Capitol
may prescribe.
The SPEAKER pro tempore.(2) Pursuant to the rule,
the gentleman from California (Mr. Thomas) and the gentleman from
Maryland (Mr. Hoyer) each will control 20 minutes.
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The Chair recognizes the gentleman from California (Mr.
Thomas).
Mr. THOMAS. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may
consume. . . .
Mr. THOMAS. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.
The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. LaHood). The question is on the
motion offered by the gentleman from California (Mr. Thomas) that
the House suspend the rules and agree to the concurrent resolution,
H. Con. Res. 344, as amended.
The question was taken; and (two-thirds having voted in favor
thereof) the rules were suspended and the concurrent resolution, as
amended, was agreed.
A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.
Sec. 24.6 The House suspended the rules and agreed to a concurrent
resolution authorizing the use of the Rotunda for a ceremony to
present the Congressional Gold Medal to President and Mrs. Gerald
R. Ford.
On Oct. 18, 1999,(1) the following proceedings took
place:
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1. 145 Cong. Rec. 25679, 25680, 25695, 106th Cong. 1st Sess. See also
144 Cong. Rec. 17828, 105th Cong. 2d Sess., July 29, 1998 (H.R.
3506, to award a congressional gold medal to Gerald R. and
Betty Ford in recognition of their dedicated public service and
outstanding humanitarian contributions to the people of the
United States).
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Mr. [Bill] THOMAS [of California]. Madam Speaker, I move to
suspend the rules and agree to the concurrent resolution (H. Con.
Res. 196) permitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the
presentation of the Congressional Gold Medal to President and Mrs.
Gerald R. Ford.
The Clerk read as follows:
H. Con. Res. 196
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the rotunda of the Capitol is authorized to
be used on October 27, 1999, for the presentation of the
Congressional Gold Medal to President and Mrs. Gerald R. Ford.
Physical preparations for the ceremony shall be carried out in
accordance with such conditions as the Architect of the Capitol
may prescribe.
The SPEAKER pro tempore.(2) Pursuant to the rule,
the gentleman from California (Mr. Thomas) and the gentleman from
Michigan (Mr. Kildee) each will control 20 minutes. . . .
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So (two-thirds having voted in favor thereof) the rules were
suspended and the concurrent resolution was agreed to.
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CHAPTER 36
Ceremonies and Awards
Sec. 25. Presidential Inaugurations
Inaugural ceremonies have evolved since George Washington gave his
first inaugural address on Apr. 30, 1789, and his second on Mar. 4,
1793.
After Washington's first inauguration, the Mar. 4 date was used for
subsequent Presidential inaugurations until 1933.(1) The
ratification of the 20th Amendment in 1933 mandated that the
Presidential term begin at noon on Jan. 20.(2)
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1. The ratification of the 12th Amendment in 1804 mandated that the
Presidential term expire on Mar. 4. U.S. Const. amend. XII.
2. U.S. Const. amend. XX. See also House Rules and Manual Sec. 150
(2007).
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From the 1829 inauguration of Andrew Jackson through the 1977
inauguration of Jimmy Carter, the primary Inauguration Day ceremony
took place on the Capitol's East Portico.(3)
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3. The fourth inauguration of Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1945 was a
notable exception. Because World War II was at its height,
Roosevelt had a simple inauguration ceremony at the White House
with no fanfare or formal celebration. See 91 Cong. Rec. 364,
365, 79th Cong. 1st Sess., Jan. 22, 1945.
Ronald Reagan's second inaugural in 1985 was the coldest on
record, with an estimated noon temperature of seven degrees
Fahrenheit and wind chills well below zero. Because Jan. 20,
1985, fell on a Sunday, President Reagan was sworn in privately
on that date at the White House and had scheduled his public
inauguration ceremony for Monday, Jan. 21. The cold weather
forced the ceremony to be moved indoors to the Capitol Rotunda,
and limited space dictated that it be a semi-private ceremony.
See 131 Cong. Rec. 630-633, 99th Cong. 1st Sess., Jan. 21,
1985. See also House Rules and Manual Sec. 159 (2007).
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Since the 1981 inauguration of Ronald Reagan, the ceremony has been
held on a terrace on the Capitol's West Front.(4)
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4. See 127 Cong. Rec. 540-543, 97th Cong. 1st Sess.
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In preparation for the ceremonies, a joint committee is created
months in advance of the event.(5) The committee is
established by concurrent resolution in the preceding Congress and the
authority continues in the following Congress by a continuing
resolution.(6)
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5. See Sec. 25.1, infra.
6. See Sec. 25.4, infra.
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On inauguration morning, the House proceeds to participate in the
ceremonies and stands adjourned at the conclusion of the ceremony
pursuant to an adjournment resolution.(7)
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At the designated hour of the morning, the Senate and House leave
their respective Halls each to attend the ceremonies.
The House procession is traditionally headed by the Sergeant at
Arms bearing the mace and led by the Speaker pro tempore (who is
oftentimes the Dean of the House), followed by the House leadership,
committee chairmen, ranking minority members, and other Members in
order of seniority.(8) The officers of the House have
participated in the procession as well.(9)
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8. See, e.g., Sec. 25.8, infra.
9. Ibid.
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The Vice Presidential oath of office has been administered
variously by the outgoing Vice President,(10) by a Senator
from the Vice President's home state,(11) by the Senate
Minority Leader,(12) by the Speaker of the
House,(13) and by a Justice of the U.S. Supreme
Court.(14)
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10. 91 Cong. Rec. 364, 365, 79th Cong. 1st Sess., Jan. 22, 1945
(retiring Vice President Henry A. Wallace); 87 Cong. Rec. 188-
190, 77th Cong. 1st Sess., Jan. 29, 1941 (retiring Vice
President John N. Garner).
11. 103 Cong. Rec. 804-806, 85th Cong. 1st Sess., Jan. 21, 1957 (U.S.
Senator William F. Knowland); 99 Cong. Rec. 450-452, 83d Cong.
1st Sess., Jan. 20, 1953 (U.S. Senator William F. Knowland).
12. 115 Cong. Rec. 1288-92, 91st Cong. 1st Sess., Jan. 20, 1969 (Senate
Minority Leader Everett M. Dirksen).
13. See 151 Cong. Rec. 295-298, 109th Cong. 1st Sess., Jan. 20, 2005
(Speaker Hastert); 123 Cong. Rec. 1861-63, 95th Cong. 1st
Sess., Jan. 20, 1977 (Speaker O'Neill); and 111 Cong. Rec. 984-
986, 89th Cong. 1st Sess., Jan. 20, 1965 (Speaker McCormack).
14. See, e.g., 147 Cong. Rec. 547-549, 107th Cong. 1st Sess., Jan. 22,
2001 (Chief Justice Rehnquist); 143 Cong. Rec. 470-473, 105th
Cong. 1st Sess., Jan. 20, 1997 (Associate Justice Ginsburg);
and 119 Cong. Rec. 1658-61, 93d Cong. 1st Sess., Jan. 20, 1973
(Chief Justice Burger).
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The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court has administered the oath to
the President at every regularly scheduled inauguration since Chief
Justice Oliver Ellsworth swore in President John Adams in 1797.
Following the swearing-in, the President makes an inaugural
address.
In the closing, a well-known American musical group or person may
perform a patriotic musical or poetic selection.
A benediction is pronounced and the ceremony comes to an
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Joint Committee for Inaugural Ceremonies
Sec. 25.1 The House, by unanimous consent, considered and agreed to a
Senate concurrent resolution establishing a Joint Congressional
Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies.
On Mar. 16, 2004,(1) the following proceedings occurred:
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1. 150 Cong. Rec. 4380, 108th Cong. 2d Sess.
For other examples, see 146 Cong. Rec. 2720, 2721, 106th
Cong. 2d Sess., Mar. 14, 2000 (S. Con. Res. 89); 142 Cong. Rec.
21405, 104th Cong. 2d Sess., Aug. 2, 1996 (S. Con. Res. 47);
138 Cong. Rec. 16712, 102d Cong. 2d Sess., June 29, 1992 (S.
Con. Res. 103).
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ESTABLISHING JOINT CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE ON INAUGURAL
CEREMONIES
Mr. [Robert W.] NEY [of Ohio]. Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous
consent to take from the Speaker's table the Senate concurrent
resolution (S. Con. Res. 94) establishing the Joint Congressional
Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, and ask for its immediate
consideration in the House.
The Clerk read the title of the Senate concurrent resolution.
The SPEAKER pro tempore.(2) Is there objection to
the request of the gentleman from Ohio?
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2. Chris Chocola (IN).
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There was no objection.
The Clerk read the Senate concurrent resolution, as follows:
S. Con Res. 94
Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives
concurring),
SECTION 1. ESTABLISHMENT OF JOINT COMMITTEE.
There is established a Joint Congressional Committee on
Inaugural Ceremonies (in this resolution referred to as the
``joint committee''), consisting of 3 Senators and 3 Members
of the House of Representatives appointed by the President of
the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives,
respectively. The joint committee is authorized to make the
necessary arrangements for the inauguration of the President-
elect and the Vice President-elect of the United States.
SEC. 2. SUPPORT OF THE JOINT COMMITTEE.
The joint committee--
(1) is authorized to utilize appropriate equipment and the
services of appropriate
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personnel of departments and agencies of the Federal
Government, under arrangements between the joint committee
and the heads of the departments and agencies, in connection
with the inaugural proceedings and ceremonies; and
(2) may accept gifts and donations of goods and services to
carry out its responsibilities. . . .
The Senate concurrent resolution was concurred in.
A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.(3)
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3. Parliamentarian's Note: The concurrent resolution has no effect
beyond a Congress in which it is agreed to. A new concurrent
resolution continuing the joint committee at the beginning of
the Congress must be adopted at the beginning of the next
Congress. See Sec. 25.4, infra.
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Appointments to Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies
Sec. 25.2 The Chair announced the Speaker's appointment of members to
the Joint Committee on Inaugural Arrangements.
On Mar. 16, 2004,(1) the Chair announced the Speaker's
appointments to the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural
Ceremonies:
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1. 150 Cong. Rec. 4381, 108th Cong. 2d Sess.
For other examples, see 146 Cong. Rec. 7055, 106th Cong. 2d
Sess., May 8, 2000; and 142 Cong. Rec. 22372, 104th Cong. 2d
Sess., Sept. 10, 1996.
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APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO JOINT CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE ON
INAUGURAL CEREMONIES
The SPEAKER pro tempore.(2) Pursuant to Senate
Concurrent Resolution 94, 108th Congress, and the order of the
House of December 8, 2003, the Chair announces the Speaker's
appointment of the following Members of the House to the Joint
Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies:
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2. Chris Chocola (IN).
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Mr. Hastert, Illinois;
Mr. DeLay, Texas;
Ms. Pelosi, California.
On Jan. 4, 2005,(3) the Members of the Joint Committee
were reappointed, as follows:(4)
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3. 151 Cong. Rec. 68, 69, 109th Cong. 1st Sess.
4. For another example, see 139 Cong. Rec. 104, 103d Cong. 1st Sess.,
Jan. 5, 1993.
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REAPPOINTMENT AS MEMBERS OF JOINT COMMITTEE TO MAKE NECESSARY
ARRANGEMENT FOR THE INAUGURATION ON JANUARY 20, 2005
The SPEAKER pro tempore.(5) Pursuant to Senate
Concurrent Resolution 2, 109th Congress, the Chair announces the
Speaker's reappointment as members of the joint committee to make
the necessary arrangements for the inauguration of the President-
elect and the Vice President-elect of the United States on the 20th
day of January, 2005, the following Members of the House:
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Mr. Hastert of Illinois,
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Mr. DeLay of Texas,
Ms. Pelosi of California.
Use of the Rotunda by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural
Ceremonies
Sec. 25.3 The House, by unanimous consent, considered and agreed to a
Senate concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the Capitol
Rotunda and other Federal resources in connection with Presidential
inaugural ceremonies on Jan. 20, 2005.
Several months before the inauguration, the House considered and
agreed to a concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the Capitol
Rotunda in connection with the Presidential inaugural ceremonies as a
predicate on which to plan and to prepare for logistics and security.
On Mar. 16, 2004,(1) the following proceedings took
place:
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1. 150 Cong. Rec. 4380, 108th Cong. 2d Sess. See Sec. 25.4, infra, for
the continuing resolution related to this concurrent
resolution.
For other examples, see 146 Cong. Rec. 2721, 106th Cong. 2d
Sess., Mar. 14, 2000 (S. Con. Res. 90); 142 Cong. Rec. 21405,
104th Cong. 2d. Sess., Aug. 2, 1996 (S. Con. Res. 48; 138 Cong.
Rec. 16712, 102d Cong. 2d Sess., June 29, 1992 (S. Con. Res.
103).
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AUTHORIZING USE OF CAPITOL ROTUNDA BY JOINT CONGRESSIONAL
COMMITTEE ON INAUGURAL CEREMONIES
Mr. [Robert W.] NEY [of Indiana]. Madam Speaker, I ask
unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table the Senate
concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 93) authorizing the use of the
rotunda of the Capitol by the Joint Congressional Committee on
Inaugural Ceremonies, and ask for its immediate consideration in
the House.
The Clerk read the title of the Senate concurrent resolution.
The SPEAKER pro tempore.(2) Is there objection to
the request of the gentleman from Ohio?
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There was no objection.
The Clerk read the Senate concurrent resolution, as follows:
S. Con. Res. 93
Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives
concurring),
SECTION 1. USE OF THE ROTUNDA OF THE CAPITOL BY THE JOINT
CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE ON INAUGURAL
CEREMONIES.
The rotunda of the United States Capitol is authorized to
be used on January 20, 2005, by the Joint Congressional
Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies in connection with the
proceedings and ceremonies conducted for the inauguration of
the President-elect and the Vice President-elect of the
United States.
Mr. [John B.] LARSON of Connecticut. Madam Speaker, I support S. Con.
Res. 93, which authorizes planning for the use of the Capitol Rotunda
on January 20, 2005, for the proceedings and ceremonies conducted for
the inauguration of the President and Vice President of the United
States. We traditionally pass this measure to begin the period of
security planning and rehearsal for the inaugural, since the Rotunda is
routinely used for ceremonial purposes during the inauguration and
could host the event itself, depending on the weather at that time.
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The 108th Congress does not formally authorize use of the Rotunda
through this measure, since it will expire on January 3, 2005, like all
concurrent resolutions which are not made part of permanent law and
must be renewed in the 109th Congress. However, it initiates the period
of pre-event planning necessary to bring one of our democracy's most
memorable and historic ceremonies to fruition smoothly and safely. I
urge its adoption.
The Senate concurrent resolution was concurred in.
A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.
Sec. 25.4 The House considered and agreed to a privileged Senate
concurrent resolution continuing the authority of the Joint
Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies and the authority to use the
Capitol Rotunda for such ceremonies.
On Jan. 4, 2005,(1) the following proceedings took
place:
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1. 151 Cong. Rec. 7, 109th Cong. 1st Sess. See also Sec. Sec. 25.1,
25.3, supra.
For other examples of similar continuing resolutions, see
147 Cong. Rec. 37, 38, 107th Cong. 1st Sess., Jan. 3, 2001 (S.
Con. Res. 2); 143 Cong. Rec. 143, 105th Cong. 1st Sess., Jan.
7, 1997 (S. Con. Res. 2); 139 Cong. Rec. 100, 103d Cong. 1st
Sess., Jan. 5, 1993 (S. Con. Res. 2); 135 Cong. Rec. 84, 101st
Cong. 1st Sess., Jan. 3, 1989 (S. Con. Res. 2).
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MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
A message from the Senate by Mr. Monahan, one of its clerks,
announced that the Senate has passed bills of the following titles
in which the concurrence of the House is requested: . . .
S. Con. Res. 2. Concurrent resolution to extend the life of
the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies and
the provisions of S. Con. Res. 93 and S. Con. Res. 94 of the
One Hundred Eighth Congress . .
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PROVIDING FOR CONTINUATION OF JOINT COMMITTEE TO MAKE
INAUGURATION ARRANGEMENTS
The SPEAKER pro tempore(2) laid before the House the
following privileged(3) Senate concurrent resolution (S.
Con. Res. 2) to extend the life of the Joint Congressional
Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies and the provision of S. Con. Res.
93 and S. Con. Res. 94 of the One Hundred Eighth Congress.
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2. Ray LaHood (IL).
3. Parliamentarian's Note: The concurrent resolution for the
continuation of the joint committee is privileged as essential
to the role of Congress in the inauguration.
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The Clerk read the Senate concurrent resolution, as follows:
S. Con. Res. 2
Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives
concurring), That effective from January 3, 2005, the joint
committee created by Senate Concurrent Resolution 94 (108th
Congress), to make the necessary arrangements for the
inauguration, is hereby continued with the same power and
authority provided for in that resolution.
Sec. 2. Effective from January 4, 2005, the provisions of
Senate Concurrent Resolution 93 (108th Congress), to authorize
the rotunda of the United States Capitol to be used in
connection with the proceedings
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and ceremonies for the inauguration of the President-elect and
the Vice President-elect of the United States, are continued
with the same power and authority provided for in that
resolution.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without objection, the Senate
concurrent resolution is concurred in.
There was no objection.
A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.
Vice Presidential Inauguration Included
Sec. 25.5 Ceremonies for the inauguration of both the President and the
Vice President are now held on the steps of the
Capitol.(1)
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1. The Vice President was inaugurated in the Senate Chamber until Jan.
20, 1937.
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On Feb. 3, 1956,(2) the concurrent resolution providing
for the joint inaugural planning committee was amended in the Senate to
provide for the inclusion of the Vice President-elect:
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JOINT COMMITTEE TO ARRANGE FOR INAUGURATION OF THE PRESIDENT-
ELECT
The concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 64) providing for a
joint committee to arrange for the inauguration of the President-
elect of the United States, January 20, 1957, was announced as next
in order. . . .
Mr. [William H.] KNOWLAND [of California]. Mr. President, I
should like to offer an amendment on line 6, after the word
``President-elect'', to add the words ``and Vice President-elect.''
Originally, the Vice President of the United States was
inaugurated in the Senate Chamber, but in recent years the
inaugural ceremonies for both the President-elect and the Vice
President-elect have been held on the steps of the Capitol
building. . . .
Mr. KNOWLAND. Mr. President, I conferred with the ranking
Republican member of the Committee on Rules and Administration.
The PRESIDING OFFICER.(3) The clerk will state the
amendment offered by the Senator from California.
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The Legislative Clerk. It is proposed to insert in line 6,
after the word ``President-elect'', the words ``and Vice President-
elect.''
The amendment was agreed to.
The concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 64), as amended, was
agreed to, as follows:
Resolved, etc., That a joint committee consisting of 3
Senators and 3 Representatives, to be appointed by the
President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of
Representatives, respectively, is authorized to make the
necessary arrangements for the inauguration of the President-
elect and the Vice President-elect of the United States on the
25th day of January 1957.
Sunday Inauguration Date
Sec. 25.6 Debate occurred in the Senate concerning Inauguration Day
1957 falling on a
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Sunday for the fifth time in history.(1)
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1. See House Rules and Manual Sec. 150 (2007). See also 3 Hinds'
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On Feb. 16, 1956,(2) Senate Concurrent Resolution 64 was
called up by unanimous consent, and the Presiding Officer laid before
the Senate the House amendment thereto. The proceedings were as
follows:
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JOINT COMMITTEE TO ARRANGE FOR INAUGURATION OF THE PRESIDENT-
ELECT
Mr. [Theodore F.] GREEN [of Rhode Island]. Mr. President, I
desire to have Senate Concurrent Resolution 64 called up.
The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Bible(3) in the chair).
The unfinished business is Senate Resolution 168, Calendar 1408.
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Mr. [Earle C.] CLEMENTS [of Kentucky]. Mr. President, I ask
unanimous consent that the unfinished business be temporarily laid
aside, so that Senate Concurrent Resolution 64 may be considered,
in accordance with the wish of the Senator from Rhode Island.
The PRESIDING OFFICER laid before the Senate the amendment of
the House of Representatives to the concurrent resolution (S. Con.
Res. 64) providing for a joint committee to arrange for the
inauguration of the President-elect of the United States, January
20, 1957, which was in line 7, to strike out ``twentieth'' and
insert ``twenty-first''.
Mr. GREEN. Mr. President, let me say that Senate Concurrent
Resolution 64 has been agreed to by both the Senate and the House
of Representatives, and amendments to the concurrent resolution
have been adopted by both bodies.
The concurrent resolution as submitted by me, and passed as
agreed to by the Senate on February 3, 1956, provided for a joint
committee to arrange for the inauguration of the President-elect of
the United States, on January 20, 1957. On that day I was absent
from the Senate, having been excused in order to attend the
inauguration of the new President of Brazil. In my absence, Senate
Concurrent Resolution 64 was amended to include the Vice-President-
elect.
Senate Concurrent Resolution 64, as amended by the Senate, was
agreed to by the House of Representatives on February 7, 1956,
after it was further amended by the House to change the date in the
text of the resolution from ``January 20, 1957'' to ``January 21,
1957.'' The concurrent resolution is now back before the Senate for
consideration of the House amendment.
I have no objection to either the Senate amendment, which added
the Vice-President-elect, or to the House amendment, which changed
the date from January 20, 1957, to January 21, 1957. I believe,
however, that a statement in clarification of my position and of
proposed further amendments, which I am about to offer, is in
order.
As my colleagues in the Congress well know, under the
Constitution, as
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amended, the terms of the President and the Vice President end at
noon on the 20th day of January 1957, and the terms of the
President-elect and the Vice-President-elect begin at the same
instant--Constitution of the United States, amendment XX, effective
October 15, 1933; 62d United States Statutes at Large, page 672;
title 3, United States Code, section 101. Accordingly, although I
was well aware when I submitted Senate Concurrent Resolution 64
that the 20th day of January, in the year 1957, would fall on a
Sunday. I employed that date in my resolution because it was fixed
by the established law.
In 1957, for the first time since the ratification of the 20th
amendment, January 20 will fall on a Sunday in an inaugural year.
Under the old law, when Presidents of the United States were
inaugurated on March 4, there wee four occasions on which March 4
fell on a Sunday in an inaugural year. The former occasions were:
In 1971, Woodrow Wilson's second term; in 1877, Rutherford B.
Hayes' first term; in 1849, Zachary Taylor's first term; and in
1821, the beginning of James Monroe's second term.
In 1916, a Senate concurrent resolution was adopted by the
Congress providing for a committee to arrange for the inauguration
of the President elect, which carried in its text the date ``March
5, 1917.'' I refer to Senate Concurrent Resolution 27 of the 64th
Congress. President Wilson actually took his oath of office as
President, however, at the Capitol, on Sunday morning, March 4,
1917. Present at the occasion were his Cabinet and a few friends.
On the next day, Monday, March 5, 1917, the inaugural ceremony was
repeated in public for the benefit of the crowd which assembled at
the east front of the Capitol.
On the three prior occasions in our history when March 4 fell
on a Sunday in an inaugural year, there were no similar concurrent
resolutions. In 1877, President Hayes took the oath of office on
Saturday, March 3. Chief Justice Waite administered the oath in the
red room of the White House. On the following Monday, March 5, the
Chief Justice again swore President Hayes in at the formal ceremony
on the occasion of the President's Inaugural Address.
In 1849, President Taylor did not take his oath of office until
Monday, March 5, at 12 noon. It took place at the public
inauguration ceremonies in front of the great portico. This
occasion gave rise to a claim, apparently never completely
resolved, that Senator David R. Atchison, President pro tempore of
the Senate, was, under the Succession Act of 1792, actually
President of the United States for 1 day, beginning at noon on
March 4, 1849.
In 1821, President Monroe took the oath of office on March 5.
Today, the ending and beginning of a Presidential and Vice
Presidential term is clearly defined in the 20th amendment to the
Constitution which provides:
The terms of the President and Vice President shall end at
noon on the 20th day of January * * * and the terms of their
successors shall then begin.
In my humble opinion, if the President-elect of the United
States does not take his oath of office until noon on Monday,
January 21, 1957, then, pursuant to the provisions of Public Law
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199 of the 80th Congress, the Speaker of the House of
Representatives will actually be the President of the United States
from noon on January 20, 1957, until noon on the following day. Of
course, I have no objection to having the Honorable Sam Rayburn
occupy the White House and only regret that his term of office,
under those circumstances, would be so short lived. To those who
are opposed to Sam Rayburn's elevation to this high office, I can
only say that they will have to use irresistible persuasion on the
next President-elect to make him take his oath of office at noon on
Sunday, January 20, 1957.
Because the people of the State of Rhode Island, the smallest
State in the Union, have no aversion to a citizen of the largest
State taking possession of the White House, and because I feel that
Senate Concurrent Resolution 64 provides for a committee to make
arrangements for the public ceremonies attendant upon the
assumption of office by a new President, I now suggest that the
Senate agree to the amendment adopted by the House. In order to
avoid any misunderstanding or any possible interpretation of Senate
Concurrent Resolution 64 which would affect the law on Presidential
succession, however, I offer an amendment to the resolution, as
follows: On page 1, line 6, before the word ``inauguration'',
insert the word ``public.''
In addition, I offer a further amendment, as follows: In the
title of Senate Concurrent Resolution 64, before the word
``inauguration'' insert the word ``public''; after the words
``President-elect'', insert the words ``and Vice President-elect'';
and, after the word ``January'', strike the date ``20'', and insert
instead the date ``21.''
I ask unanimous consent that my amendments to Senate Concurrent
Resolution 64 be now considered and approved; and that Senate
Concurrent Resolution 64, as amended, be agreed to, by the Senate.
Mr. [William F.] KNOWLAND [of California]. Mr. President, will
the Senator yield?
Mr. GREEN. I yield.
Mr. KNOWLAND. I was wondering if the Senator would care to
amplify the reasons for inserting the word ``public,'' rather than,
in the original language, merely referring to the ``inauguration.''
As the Senator will recall, at the fourth inaugural of President
Franklin D. Roosevelt, he determined to have the ceremony at the
White House, since it was a case of reelection to the office. No
one knows who the next President of the United States may be. He
may be a reelected President or a new President.
Mr. GREEN. The idea is that with these four amendments--two of
which have already been adopted, and the two I now offer--it will
be possible to distinguish between the public inauguration and
privately taking the oath in the White House or anywhere else the
President-elect might choose. Of course, we would not want to do
away with the public inauguration. Otherwise, as I have tried to
make clear, this ambiguity might make it possible for the claim to
be made that someone else than the elected President was President
during that one day.
Mr. KNOWLAND. All I wish to do is clarify the legislative
history. Let us assume, for the moment, that President Eisenhower
were reelected, and that he might choose, as President
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Franklin D. Roosevelt did, to have an inaugural ceremony at the
White House instead of at the Capitol. Would the language suggested
by the Senator foreclose the joint committee from such
arrangements?
Mr. GREEN. No. As I understand, he could take the oath
privately in the White House on Sunday, January 20, and later a
public inauguration could be held, the next day. We might
distinguish between the two ceremonies, and call one the
inauguration and the other the affirmation, or celebration of the
inauguration.
Mr. KNOWLAND. I understand that. However, because of the fact
that January 20 falls on Sunday, the President-elect might
privately take the oath of office on Sunday, and have the public or
formal ceremonies the following day.
Mr. GREEN. We might call that the installation.
Mr. KNOWLAND. But suppose the present President should be
reelected, as occurred during the Franklin D. Roosevelt
administration, and that he should choose to have the ceremony at
the White House. Would that be foreclosed under the language
suggested by the Senator?
Mr. GREEN. No; it would not be foreclosed. He might forego the
public inauguration if he so desired.
Mr. [Leverett] SALTONSTALL [of Massachusetts]. Mr. President,
will the Senator yield?
Mr. GREEN. I yield.
Mr. SALTONSTALL. I think the Senator from Rhode Island has made
it clear, but in order to make the Record still clearer, let me ask
one or two questions.
The President would take his oath on Sunday and become the
President of the United States, whether he were a reelected
President or a new President.
Mr. GREEN. That is correct.
Mr. SALTONSTALL. In connection with the public inauguration on
Monday, is it the Senator's idea that the President-elect should
again take the oath, or would the ceremonies on Monday be
ceremonies of celebration, when he should make his speech and go
through with all the other ceremonies?
Mr. GREEN. I think the public would like to see him take the
oath over again. However, I do not think it is necessary legally.
Mr. [Herbert H.] LEHMAN [of New York]. Mr. President, will the
Senator yield?
Mr. GREEN. I yield.
Mr. LEHMAN. We have had some experience with matters of this
kind in the State of New York.
The Constitution of the State of New York provides that the
term of a governor shall end at midnight on December 31. However,
he is not inaugurated until noon of the following day. Invariably
the Governor, whether he be a new governor or a governor who has
held office previously, has taken his oath of office at the
executive mansion at 1 minute after 12 o'clock midnight December
31, and has been publicly inaugurated the following day.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. The first amendment offered by the
Senator from Rhode Island will be stated.
The Legislative Clerk. On page 1, line 6 before the word
``inauguration'' it is proposed to insert the word ``public.''
The PRESIDING OFFICER. The amendment is not in order, because
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the Senate cannot amend its own concurrent resolution after it has
been agreed to by the House.
Mr. GREEN. Mr. President, may I ask unanimous consent that the
amendment be held to be in order, if a point of order is raised?
Mr. CLEMENTS. Will the Chair state the parliamentary situation?
The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Chair has held that the amendment
offered by the Senator from Rhode Island [Green] adding the word
``public'' is not in order.
Mr. KNOWLAND. Mr. President, a parliamentary inquiry.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator will state it.
Mr. KNOWLAND. If the Senate does not concur in the House
amendment and requests a conference with the House, would it be
possible for the conferees to make the change?
The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Chair is advised that the conferees
would not have any authority to take into consideration any
amendments which were not in disagreement.
Mr. CLEMENTS. Mr. President, will the Chair state the procedure
that should be followed in connection with this matter?
The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Chair is advised that all that the
Senate may consider is the amendment of the House of
Representatives, which is before it.
Mr. GREEN. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that I may
withdraw my amendment, and merely move that the Senate concur in
the House amendment.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? The Chair hears
none, and it is so ordered.
Mr. GREEN. I believe the understanding is perfectly clear on
the Record without the use of the word ``public.'' I move that the
Senate concur in the amendment of the House of Representatives.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the
motion of the Senator from Rhode Island.
The motion was agreed to.
Inaugural Procedures Reviewed
Sec. 25.7 The House considered and adopted a privileged resolution
providing that at a designated time on Inauguration Day the House
shall proceed to the West Front of the Capitol to attend the
ceremony, and that at the conclusion of the ceremony the House
shall stand adjourned until a day and time certain pursuant to an
adjournment resolution.
On Jan. 4, 2005,(1) the House considered and adopted a
privileged resolution providing that at a designated time on
Inauguration Day the House shall proceed to the West Front of the
Capitol to attend the ceremony, and that at the conclusion of the
ceremony the House shall stand adjourned until
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a day and time certain pursuant to an adjournment
resolution:(2)
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1. 151 Cong. Rec. 69, 109th Cong. 1st Sess.
2. Parliamentarian's Note: In an improvement over prior years'
resolutions, this one acknowledged the role of a concurrent
resolution of adjournment in providing for the House to stand
adjourned for more than three constitutional days (as opposed
to appearing itself to grant such permission). For
illustrations of the previous practice, see 147 Cong. Rec. 38,
107th Cong. 1st Sess., Jan. 3, 2001 (H. Res. 10, providing that
the House shall stand adjourned to a day certain ``or pursuant
to such other concurrent resolution of adjournment as may then
apply''); 143 Cong. Rec. 143, 105th Cong. 1st Sess., Jan. 7,
1997 (H. Res. 8, providing for adjournment until a date and
time certain without reference to an adjournment resolution);
139 Cong. Rec. 104, 103d Cong. 1st Sess., Jan. 5, 1993 (H. Res.
10, providing for procession to the West Front for the
inauguration but not adjournment); 135 Cong. Rec. 244, 101st
Cong. 1st Sess., Jan. 19, 1989 (H. Res. 40, providing for
adjournment until a date and time certain without reference to
an adjournment resolution); and 131 Cong. Rec. 418, 99th Cong.
1st Sess., Jan. 3, 1985 (H. Res. 10, providing for adjournment
until a date and time certain without reference to an
adjournment resolution).
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PROVIDING FOR ATTENDANCE AT INAUGURAL CEREMONIES ON JANUARY 20,
2005
Mr. [Tom] DeLAY [of Texas]. Mr. Speaker, I offer a privileged
resolution (H. Res. 9) and ask for its immediate consideration.
The Clerk read the resolution, as follows:
H. Res. 9
Resolved, That at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 20, 2005,
the House shall proceed to the West Front of the Capitol for
the purpose of attending the inaugural ceremonies of the
President and Vice President of the United States; and that
upon the conclusion of the ceremonies the House stands
adjourned until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, January 25, 2005, pursuant
to such concurrent resolution of adjournment as may so permit.
The resolution was agreed to.
A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.
On that same day,(3) the House adopted a privileged
concurrent resolution providing for the adjournment of the House for
more than three days until Inauguration Day, and then from Inauguration
Day to a date certain more than three days hence:
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PROVIDING FOR AN ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF THE TWO HOUSES
Mr. DeLAY. Mr. Speaker, I offer a privileged concurrent
resolution (H. Con. Res. 2) and ask for its immediate
consideration.
The Clerk read the concurrent resolution, as follows:
H. Con. Res. 2
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring),
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That when the House adjourns on the legislative day of
Thursday, January 6, 2005, on a motion offered pursuant to this
concurrent resolution by its Majority Leader or his designee,
it stand adjourned until 10 a.m. on Thursday, January 20, 2005,
or until the time of any reassembly pursuant to section 2 of
this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first; that when
the House adjourns on the legislative day of Thursday, January
20, 2005, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, January
25, 2005, or until the time of any reassembly pursuant to
section 2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs
first; and that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on
Thursday, January 6, 2005, or Friday, January 7, 2005, on a
motion offered pursuant to this concurrent resolution by its
Majority Leader or his designee, it stand recessed or adjourned
until noon on Thursday, January 20, 2005, or at such other time
on that day as may be specified by its Majority Leader or his
designee in the motion to recess or adjourn, or until the time
of any reassembly pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent
resolution, whichever occurs first.
Sec. 2. The Speaker of the House and the Majority Leader of
the Senate, or their respective designees, acting jointly after
consultation with the Minority Leader of the House and the
Minority Leader of the Senate, shall notify the Members of the
House and the Senate, respectively, to reassemble at such place
and time as they may designate whenever, in their opinion, the
public interest shall warrant it.
The concurrent resolution was agreed to.
A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.
Sec. 25.8 The Chair announced the policy for the seating of Members
(and former Members) for the inaugural ceremonies.
On Jan. 20, 2005,(1) the Chair made an announcement
regarding the assembling and attendance of the House at the inaugural
ceremonies on the East Front of the Capitol.(2)
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1. 151 Cong. Rec. 267, 109th Cong. 1st Sess.
2. For other illustrations, see 147 Cong. Rec. 163, 107th Cong. 1st
Sess., Jan. 20, 2001; 143 Cong. Rec. 381, 105th Cong. 1st
Sess., Jan. 20, 1997; 139 Cong. Rec. 381, 103d Cong. 1st Sess.,
Jan. 20, 1993; 135 Cong. Rec. 324, 325, 101st Cong. 1st Sess.,
Jan. 20, 1989; and 131 Cong. Rec. 690, 99th Cong. 1st Sess.,
Jan. 21, 1985.
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The SPEAKER pro tempore.(3) The Chair announces that
sitting Members are being delivered their official pins in order to
be seated on the platform. There are no extra seats available, so
former Members cannot join the procession. The same holds true for
children. They can neither go with the procession nor be seated on
the platform.
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The area where Members of the House are to be seated is not
covered. Members should keep this fact in mind in deciding whether
to wear overcoats and hats.
The Sergeant-at-Arms will precede the procession bearing the
mace. The Clerk will escort the Members to the west front of the
Capitol. The procession will be led by the dean of the
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House, followed by the House leadership, committee chairmen,
ranking minority members, and then other Members in order of
seniority.
The House leadership, committee chairmen, and ranking minority
members shall retire to the holding room upon leaving the Chamber.
The Chair would encourage Members, as they gather in order of
seniority, to congregate by ``classes'' in the well.
Pursuant to House Resolution 9, the Members of the House will
now proceed to the west front to attend the inaugural ceremonies
for the President and the Vice President of the United States.
Upon completion of the ceremony, pursuant to House Resolution
9, 109th Congress, the House will stand adjourned.
Pursuant to House Concurrent Resolution 2, 109th Congress, that
adjournment will be until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, January 25, 2005.
Thereupon, at 10 o'clock and 22 minutes a.m., the Members of
the House, preceded by the Sergeant-at-Arms and the Speaker,
proceeded to the west front of the Capitol.
Appointment of Speaker Pro Tempore
Sec. 25.9 The Speaker has designated the Dean of the House as Speaker
pro tempore to lead the House procession to the inauguration of the
President and the Vice President.
On Jan. 19, 1989,(1) the Speaker designated the Dean of
the House to act as Speaker pro tempore when the House convened just
prior to the inaugural ceremonies, as follows:(2)
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1. 135 Cong. Rec. 244, 101st Cong. 1st Sess.
2. For other examples, see 131 Cong. Rec. 420, 99th Cong. 1st Sess.,
Jan. 3, 1985 (designating Jamie L. Whitten [MS] as Speaker pro
tempore on Inauguration Day); 127 Cong. Rec. 405, 97th Cong.
1st Sess., Jan. 19, 1981 (designating Jamie L. Whitten [MS] as
Speaker pro tempore on Inauguration Day); 119 Cong. Rec. 1555,
93d Cong. 1st Sess., Jan. 18, 1973 (designating Wright Patman
[TX] as Speaker pro tempore on Inauguration Day); and 115 Cong.
Rec. 1184, 91st Cong. 1st Sess., Jan. 17, 1969 (designating
Emanuel Celler [NY] as Speaker pro tempore on Inauguration
Day).
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DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE TO LEAD HOUSE ``PROCESSION''
IN INAUGURATION CEREMONY
The SPEAKER.(3) The Chair designates the Honorable
Jamie L. Whitten, of Mississippi, dean of the House, to act as
Speaker pro tempore on Friday, January 20, 1989, to lead the House
procession to the Inauguration of the President of the United
States.
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Clerk Authorized to Receive Messages
Sec. 25.10 The Clerk is authorized to receive messages from the
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President and the Senate, notwithstanding adjournment of the House,
prior to Inauguration Day.
Prior to the existence of such authority in the standing
rules,(1) the Clerk was routinely authorized to receive
message by unanimous consent. For example, on Jan. 17,
1969,(2) the Speaker(3) recognized Mr. Carl
Albert, of Oklahoma, who asked unanimous consent that the Clerk be
authorized to receive certain messages:
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1. See Rule II clause 2(h), House Rules and Manual Sec. 652 (2007).
2. 115 Cong. Rec. 1184, 91st Cong. 1st Sess.
3. John W. McCormack (MA).
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MR. ALBERT. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that
notwithstanding the adjournment of the House until Monday, January
20, 1969, the Clerk be authorized to receive messages from the
President and the Senate.
THE SPEAKER. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman
from Oklahoma?
There was no objection.
Inaugural Ceremonies
Sec. 25.11 Ceremonies for the inauguration of the President and Vice
President.(1)
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1. For other examples of inauguration programs, see 151 Cong. Rec.
295-298, 109th Cong. 1st Sess., Jan. 20, 2005 (second inaugural
of President Bush); 143 Cong. Rec. 470-473, 105th Cong. 1st
Sess., Jan. 21, 1997 (second inaugural of President Clinton);
139 Cong. Rec. 383-386, 103d Cong. 1st Sess., Jan. 20, 1993
(first inaugural of President Clinton); 135 Cong. Rec. 303-306,
101st Cong., 1st Sess., Jan. 20, 1989 (inaugural of President
George H.W. Bush); 131 Cong. Rec. 630-633, 99th Cong. 1st
Sess., Jan. 21, 1985 (second inaugural of President Reagan);
127 Cong. Rec. 540-543, 97th Cong, 1st Sess., Jan. 20, 1981
(first inaugural of President Reagan); 123 Cong. Rec. 1861-63,
95th Cong. 1st Sess., Jan. 20, 1977 (inaugural of President
Carter); 119 Cong. Rec. 1658-61, 93d Cong. 1st Sess., Jan. 20,
1973 (second inaugural of President Nixon); 115 Cong. Rec.
1289-92, 91st Cong. 1st Sess., Jan. 20, 1969 (first inaugural
of President Nixon); 111 Cong. Rec. 984-986, 89th Cong. 1st
Sess., Jan. 20, 1965 (inaugural of President Johnson); and 107
Cong. Rec. 1010-1013, 87th Cong. 1st Sess., Jan. 20, 1961
(inaugural of President Kennedy).
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On Jan. 22, 2001,(2) the following proceedings took
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Parliamentarian's Note: The Senate portion of the
Congressional Record carried the inaugural proceedings even
though the Senate was not in session during those proceedings.
The House customarily has not printed the proceedings, even
though it customarily remains in session for their duration.
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INAUGURAL CEREMONY
Mrs. [Kay Bailey] HUTCHISON [of Texas]. Mr. President, I ask
unanimous consent that the proceedings of Saturday's Inaugural
Ceremony be printed in today's Record.
There being no objection, the proceedings of the Inaugural
Ceremony were ordered to be printed in the Record, as
follows: -------------------
Inauguration Ceremony, Saturday, January 20, 2001, 11:47 a.m.
Members of the House of Representatives, Members of the
Senate, Justices of the Supreme Court, nominees to the Cabinet,
the Governors of the States, and the Mayor of the District of
Columbia, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and other distinguished
guests assembled on the West Front.
Mr. Martin Paone, Senate Secretary for the Majority,
escorted Senator Clinton and Mrs. Gore, accompanied by Mrs.
Clegg Dodd, Mrs. Gephardt, and Mrs. Daschle, to the President's
platform.
Mrs. Elizabeth Letchworth, Senate Secretary for the
Minority, escorted Mrs. Bush and Mrs. Cheney, accompanied by
Mrs. McConnell (Elaine Chao), Mrs. Lott, Mrs. Hastert, and Mrs.
Armey, to the President's platform.
Mr. Jay Eagen, House CAO, Mr. Gary Sisco, Secretary of the
Senate, and Mr. Jeff Trandahl, Clerk of the House, escorted
President Clinton and Vice President Gore, accompanied by
Senator Dodd, Representative Gephardt, and Senator Daschle, to
the President's platform.
Ms. Lani Gerst, Executive Director, JCCIC, Mrs. Loretta
Symms, Senate Deputy Sergeant at Arms, and Ms. Kerri Hanley,
House Deputy Sergeant at Arms, escorted Vice President-elect
Cheney, accompanied by Senator Lott and Representative Armey,
to the President's platform.
Ms. Tamara Somerville, Chief of Staff, JCCIC, Mr. Jim
Ziglar, Senate Sergeant at Arms, and Mr. Bill Livingood, House
Sergeant at Arms, escorted President-elect Bush, accompanied by
Senator McConnell, Senator Dodd, Speaker Hastert, and Senator
Lott, to the President's platform.
Mr. [Mitch] McCONNELL [of Kentucky]. Everyone, please be
seated so we can begin.
Welcome to the 54th inauguration of the President and the
Vice President of the United States of America. Today we honor
the past in commemorating two centuries of inaugurations in
Washington, DC. As well, we embrace the future, this day
marking the first inauguration of the 21st century and the new
millennium.
America has now spanned four centuries, her promise still
shining bright--beginning and present--linked by timeless
ideals and faith. The enduring strength of our Constitution,
which brings us to the West Front of the Capitol today, attests
to the wisdom of America's founders and the heroism of
generations of Americans who fought wars and toiled in peace to
preserve this legacy of liberty. In becoming the 43rd President
of the United States, George W. Bush will assume the sacred
trust as guardian of our Constitution. Dick Cheney will be
sworn in as our new Vice President. Witnessed by the Congress,
Supreme Court, Governors, and Presidents past, the current
President will stand by as the new President peacefully takes
office. This is a triumph of our democratic Republic, a
ceremony befitting a great nation.
In his father's stead, the Rev. Franklin Graham is with us
today to lead the Nation in prayer. Please stand for the
invocation.
Reverend Graham.
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Reverend GRAHAM. Let us pray:
Blessed are You, O Lord our God. Yours, O God, is the
greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the
splendor, for everything in heaven and Earth is Yours. Yours, O
Lord, is the kingdom. You are exalted as head over all. Wealth
and honor come from You. You are the ruler of all things. In
Your hands are strength and power to exalt and to give strength
to all.
As President Lincoln once said, we have been the recipients
of the choicest bounties of heaven. We have been preserved
these many years in peace and prosperity. We have grown in
numbers, wealth, and power, as no other nation has ever grown,
but we have forgotten God. It behooves us then to humble
ourselves before the offended powers, to confess our national
sins, and to pray for clemency and forgiveness.
O Lord, as we come together on this historic and solemn
occasion to inaugurate once again a President and Vice
President, teach us afresh that power, wisdom, and salvation
come only from Your hand.
We pray, O Lord, for President-elect George W. Bush and
Vice President-elect Richard B. Cheney to whom You have
entrusted leadership of this Nation at this moment in history.
We pray that You will help them bring our country together so
that we may rise above partisan politics and seek the larger
vision of Your will for our Nation. Use them to bring
reconciliation between the races, healing to political wounds,
that we may truly become one nation under God.
Give our new President, and all who advise him, calmness in
the face of storms, encouragement in the face of frustration,
and humility in the face of success. Give them the wisdom to
know and to do what is right and the courage to say no to all
that is contrary to Your statutes and holy law.
Lord, we pray for their families, and especially their
wives, Laura Bush and Lynne Cheney, that they may sense Your
presence and know Your love.
Today we entrust to You President and Senator Clinton and
Vice President and Mrs. Gore. Lead them as they journey through
new doors of opportunity to serve others.
Now, O Lord, we dedicate this Presidential inaugural
ceremony to You. May this be the beginning of a new dawn for
America as we humble ourselves before You and acknowledge You
alone as our Lord, our Saviour, and our Redeemer.
We pray this in the name of the Father and of the Son, the
Lord Jesus Christ, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Mr. McCONNELL. Thank you, Reverend Graham.
It is my distinct pleasure to introduce the Dupont Manual
Choir of Louisville, KY.
(Performance by the Dupont Manual Choir of Louisville, KY.)
Mr. McCONNELL. I now call on Senator Christopher J. Dodd of
Connecticut to introduce the Chief Justice of the United
States.
Mr. DODD. Thank you, Senator McConnell.
President and Senator Clinton, Vice President and Mrs.
Gore, President-elect and Mrs. Bush, and fellow citizens, the
Vice President-elect will now take the oath of office. His
wife, Lynne, and their daughters, Elizabeth Cheney Perry and
Mary Cheney, will hold the family Bible. I have the honor and
privilege to now present the Chief Justice of the United States
Supreme Court, the Hon. William Hobbs Rehnquist, to administer
the oath of office to the Vice President-elect, Richard Bruce
Cheney.
(Applause.)
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Mr. Chief Justice REHNQUIST. Mr. Cheney, are you ready to
take the oath? -
Vice President-elect CHENEY. I am.
Mr. Chief Justice Rehnquist. Please raise your right hand
and repeat after me.
The Chief Justice of the United States, William Hobbs
Rehnquist, administered to the Vice President-elect the oath of
office prescribed by the Constitution, which he repeated, as
follows:
``I, Richard Bruce Cheney, do solemnly swear that I will
support and defend the Constitution of the United States
against all enemies foreign and domestic; that I will bear true
faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation
freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion,
and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the
office of which I am about to enter. So help me God.''
Mr. Chief Justice REHNQUIST. Congratulations.
(The Marine Band performed ``Hail Columbia.'')
(Applause.)
Mr. McCONNELL. Ladies and gentlemen, Staff Sergeant Alec T.
Maly of the United States Army Band will now perform an
American medley.
(Staff Sergeant Alec T. Maly sang a medley of American
music.)
Mr. McCONNELL. It is now my high honor to again present the
Chief Justice of the United States who will administer the
Presidential oath of office. Everyone, please stand.
(Applause.)
Mr. Chief Justice REHNQUIST. Governor Bush, are you ready
to take the oath?
President-elect BUSH. Yes, sir.
Mr. Chief Justice REHNQUIST. Please raise your right hand
and repeat after me.
The Chief Justice of the United States, William Hobbs
Rehnquist, administered to the President-elect the oath of
office prescribed by the Constitution, which he repeated, as
follows:
``I, George Walker Bush, do solemnly swear that I will
faithfully execute the office of President of the United States
and will, to the best of my ability, preserve, protect, and
defend the Constitution of the United States. So help me God.''
Mr. Chief Justice Rehnquist. Congratulations.
(Applause.)
Mr. McCONNELL. Ladies and gentlemen, the President of the
United States, George W. Bush.
(Applause.)
(Herald Trumpets play ``Ruffles and Flourishes'' and ``Hail
to the Chief,'' and 21-gun salute.)
President BUSH. Thank you all.
Chief Justice Rehnquist, President Carter, President Bush--
--
(Laughter, applause.)
President Clinton, distinguished guests, and my fellow
citizens:
This peaceful transfer of authority is rare in history, yet
common in our country. With a simple oath, we affirm old
traditions and make new beginnings.
As I begin, I thank President Clinton for his service to
our Nation. -
(Applause.)
And I thank Vice President Gore for a contest conducted
with spirit and ended with grace.
(Applause.)
I am honored and humbled to stand here, where so many of
America's leaders have come before me and so many will follow.
We have a place, all of us, in a long story; a story we
continue, but whose end we will not see. It is the story of a
new world that became a friend and liberator of the old, the
story of a slave-holding society that became a servant of
freedom, the
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story of a power that went into the world to protect but not
possess, to defend but not to conquer. It is the American
story; a story of flawed and fallible people, united across the
generations by grand and enduring ideals.
The grandest of these ideals is an unfolding American
promise: that everyone belongs, that everyone deserves a
chance, that no insignificant person was ever born.
Americans are called to enact this promise in our lives and
in our laws. And though our Nation has sometimes halted, and
sometimes delayed, we must follow no other course.
Through much of the last century, America's faith in
freedom and democracy was a rock in a raging sea. Now it is a
seed upon the wind, taking root in many nations.
Our democratic faith is more than the creed of our country,
it is the inborn hope of our humanity; an ideal we carry but do
not own, a trust we bear and pass along. And even after nearly
225 years, we have a long way yet to travel.
While many of our citizens prosper, others doubt the
promise--even the justice--of our own country. The ambitions of
some Americans are limited by failing schools, and hidden
prejudice, and the circumstances of their birth. And sometimes
our differences run so deep, it seems we share a continent, but
not a country.
We do not accept this, and we will not allow it. Our unity,
our union, is the serious work of leaders and citizens in every
generation. And this is my solemn pledge: I will work to build
a single nation of justice and opportunity.
(Applause.)
I know this is within our reach, because we are guided by a
power larger than ourselves who creates us equal in His image.
And we are confident in principles that unite and lead us
onward.
America has never been united by blood or birth or soil. We
are bound by ideals that move us beyond our backgrounds, lift
us above our interests, and teach us what it means to be
citizens. Every child must be taught these principles. Every
citizen must uphold them. And every immigrant, by embracing
these ideals, makes our country more, not less, American.
(Applause.)
Today we affirm a new commitment to live out our Nation's
promise through civility, courage, compassion, and character.
America, at its best, matches a commitment to principle
with a concern for civility.
A civil society demands from each of us good will and
respect, fair dealing and forgiveness.
Some seem to believe that our politics can afford to be
petty because, in a time of peace, the stakes of our debates
appear small. But the stakes, for America, are never small. If
our country does not lead the cause of freedom, it will not be
led. If we do not turn the hearts of children toward knowledge
and character, we will lose their gifts and undermine their
idealism. If we permit our economy to drift and decline, the
vulnerable will suffer most.
We must live up to the calling we share. Civility is not a
tactic or a sentiment. It is the determined choice of trust
over cynicism, of community over chaos. And this commitment, if
we keep it, is a way to shared accomplishment.
America, at its best, is also courageous.
Our national courage has been clear in times of depression
and war, when defeating common dangers defined our common good.
Now we must choose if the example of our fathers and mothers
will inspire us or condemn us. We must show courage in a time
of blessing by confronting
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problems instead of passing them onto future generations.
(Applause.)
Together we will reclaim America's schools, before
ignorance and apathy claim more young lives. We will reform
Social Security and Medicare, sparing our children from
struggles we have the power to prevent. And we will reduce
taxes, to recover the momentum of our economy and reward the
efforts and enterprise of working Americans.
(Applause.)
We will build our defenses beyond challenge, lest weakness
invite challenge.
(Applause.)
We will confront weapons of mass destruction, so that a new
century is spared new horrors.
The enemies of liberty and our country should make no
mistake, America remains engaged in the world, by history and
by choice, shaping a balance of power that favors freedom. We
will defend our allies and our interests. We will show purpose
without arrogance. We will meet aggression and bad faith with
resolve and strength. And to all nations, we will speak for the
values that gave our Nation birth.
(Applause.)
America, at its best, is compassionate.
In the quiet of American conscience, we know that deep,
persistent poverty is unworthy of our Nation's promise. And
whatever our views of its cause, we can agree that children at
risk are not at fault. Abandonment and abuse are not acts of
God; they are failures of love.
(Applause.)
And the proliferation of prisons, however necessary, is no
substitute for hope and order in our souls.
Where there is suffering, there is duty. Americans in need
are not strangers, they are citizens; not problems, but
priorities. And all of us are diminished when any are hopeless.
(Applause.)
Government has great responsibilities, for public safety
and public health, for civil rights and common schools. Yet
compassion is the work of a nation, not just a government. And
some needs and hurts are so deep, they will only respond to a
mentor's touch or a pastor's prayer. Church and charity,
synagogue and mosque lend our communities their humanity, and
they will have an honored place in our plans and in our laws.
(Applause.)
Many in our country do not know the pain of poverty. But we
can listen to those who do. And I can pledge our Nation to a
goal. When we see that wounded traveler on the road to Jericho,
we will not pass to the other side.
(Applause.)
America, at its best, is a place where personal
responsibility is valued and expected.
Encouraging responsibility is not a search for scapegoats;
it is a call to conscience. And though it requires sacrifice,
it brings a deeper fulfillment. We find the fullness of life,
not only in options, but in commitments. And we find that
children and community are the commitments that set us free.
Our public interest depends on private character; on civic
duty and family bonds and basic fairness; on uncounted,
unhonored acts of decency which give direction to our freedom.
Sometimes in life we are called to do great things. But as a
saint of our times has said, every day we are called to do
small things with great love. The most important tasks of a
democracy are done by everyone.
I will live and lead by these principles: to advance my
convictions with civility; to pursue the public interest with
courage; to speak for
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greater justice and compassion; to call for responsibility, and
try to live it as well. In all these ways, I will bring the
values of our history to the care of our times.
What you do is as important as anything government does. I
ask you to seek a common good beyond your comfort; to defend
needed reforms against easy attacks; to serve your Nation,
beginning with your neighbor. I ask you to be citizens--
citizens, not spectators; citizens, not subjects; responsible
citizens building communities of service and a nation of
character.
(Applause.)
Americans are generous and strong and decent, not because
we believe in ourselves, but because we hold beliefs beyond
ourselves. When this spirit of citizenship is missing, no
government program can replace it. When this spirit is present,
no wrong can stand against it.
(Applause.)
After the Declaration of Independence was signed, Virginia
statesman John Page wrote to Thomas Jefferson:
We know the race is not to the swift nor the Battle to the
Strong. Do you not think an Angel rides in the Whirlwind and
directs this Storm?
Much time has passed since Jefferson arrived for his
inauguration. The years and changes accumulate, but the themes
of this day he would know: our Nation's grand story of courage
and its simple dream of dignity. We are not the story's author,
who fills time and eternity with His purpose. Yet His purpose
is achieved in our duty; and our duty is fulfilled in service
to one another.
Never tiring, never yielding, never finishing, we renew
that purpose today: to make our country more just and generous;
to affirm the dignity of our lives and every life.
This work continues. This story goes on. And an angel still
rides in the whirlwind and directs this storm.
God bless you all, and God bless America.
(Applause.)
Mr. McCONNELL. Please stand now as Pastor Kribyjon H.
Caldwell will now deliver the benediction, and afterward,
please remain standing for the singing of our National Anthem,
after which the ceremony will be concluded. I call upon Senator
Dodd to organize the Presidential party after the ceremony has
ended to depart the platform.
Pastor Caldwell.
Pastor CALDWELL. Thank you, Senator McConnell.
Let us pray, please:
Almighty God, the supply and supplier of peace, prudent
policy, and nonpartisanship, we bless Your holy and righteous
name. Thank You, O God, for blessing us with forgiveness, with
faith, and with favor. Forgive us for choosing pride over
purpose. Forgive us for choosing popularity over principles.
And forgive us for choosing materialism over morals. Deliver us
from these and all other evils, and cast our sins into Your sea
of forgetfulness to be remembered no more. And Lord, not only
do we thank You for our forgiveness, we thank You for faith,
faith to believe that every child can learn and no child will
be left behind and no youth will be left out.
Thank You for blessing us with the faith to believe that
all of Your leaders can sit down and reason with one another so
that each American is blessed.
Thank You for blessing us with the faith to believe that
the walls of inequity can be torn down and the gaps between the
rich and the poor, the haves and the have-nots, the uneducated
and the educated, can and will be closed.
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And, Lord, lastly, we thank You for favor. We thank You for
Your divine favor. Let Your favor be upon President Clinton and
the outgoing administration. May they go forth in spiritual
grace and civic greatness. And, of course, O Lord, let Your
divine favor be upon President George W. Bush and First Lady
Laura Welch Bush and their family. We decree and declare that
no weapon formed against them shall prosper. Let Your divine
favor be upon the Bush team and all Americans with the rising
of the Sun and the going down of the same. May we grow in our
willingness and ability to bless You and bless one another.
We respectfully submit this humble prayer in the name that
is above all other names, Jesus the Christ. Let all who agree
say ``Amen.''
(Staff Sergeant Maly performed the National Anthem with
accompaniment.)
(Applause.)
The inaugural ceremonies were concluded at 12:24 p.m.
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CHAPTER 36
Ceremonies and Awards
Sec. 26. Vice Presidential Swearing-in Ceremonies
On Dec. 6, 1973, a joint meeting occurred in the House for the
swearing-in of Gerald R. Ford as Vice President of the United
States.(1) Ford was nominated pursuant to Sec. 2 of the 25th
Amendment of the Constitution of the United States. Similarly, on Dec.
19, 1974, the House was invited to the Senate Chamber for the swearing-
in of Nelson Rockefeller as Vice President of the United
States.(2)
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2. See Sec. 26.3, infra.
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For a discussion on the process for Presidential nominations for
Vice President, see Ch. 10, Sec. 4,
supra. -------------------
Sec. 26.1 The Speaker announced that during the joint meeting for the
swearing-in of Gerald R. Ford as Vice President on the following
day, only certain doors would be open and only persons with floor
privileges would be permitted in the Chamber.
On Dec. 5, 1973,(1) the following occurred:
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The SPEAKER.(2) The Chair desires to make an
announcement.
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After communication with the majority and minority leaders, and
with their consent and approval, the Chair announces that on
tomorrow, December 6, during the joint meeting to be held in
connection with the swearing in of the Vice President, only the
doors immediately opposite the Speaker and those on his left and
right will be open.
No one will be allowed on the floor of the House except those
persons having the privilege of the floor of the House.
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Sec. 26.2 Proceedings had during joint meeting for administration of
oath of office to Gerald R. Ford as Vice President of the United
States.
On Dec. 6, 1973,(1) Speaker Carl Albert of Oklahoma
presided over the Joint Meeting of the House and Senate for the
swearing-in of Gerald R. Ford as Vice President:
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1. 119 Cong. Rec. 39925-27, 93d Cong. 1st Sess. For the Dec. 3, 1973,
resignation letter of Gerald R. Ford from the House, see Ch.
37, infra. Upon the conclusion of the Joint Meeting for the
swearing-in, Vice President Ford called the Senate to order as
President of the body, see 119 Cong. Rec. 40104-05, 93d Cong.
1st Sess., Dec. 6, 1973.
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The SPEAKER. Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the
Chair declares a recess until 5:45 p.m. today.
Accordingly (at 4 o'clock and 44 minutes p.m.), the House stood
in recess until 5:45
p.m. -------------------
JOINT MEETING OF THE HOUSE AND SENATE FOR SWEARING-IN OF GERALD
R. FORD OF MICHIGAN AS VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
The Speaker of the House presided.
The Doorkeeper (Honorable William M. Miller) announced the
President pro tempore and the Members of the U.S. Senate, who
entered the Hall of the House of Representatives, the President pro
tempore taking the chair at the left of the Speaker, and the
Members of the Senate the seats reserved for them.
The SPEAKER. The Chair appoints on behalf of the House as
members of the committee to escort the President and Vice President
designate into the Chamber: the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr.
[Thomas] O'Neill), the gentleman from California (Mr. [John]
McFall), the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. [Peter] Rodino), the
gentlewoman from Michigan (Mrs. [Martha] Griffiths), the gentleman
from Illinois (Mr. [Leslie] Arends), the gentleman from Arizona
(Mr. [John] Rhodes), and the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. [J.
Edward] Hutchinson).
The PRESIDENT pro tempore.(2) On behalf of the
Senate, I appoint the following Senators to accompany the President
of the United States and the Vice President designate of the United
States into the Chamber: the Senator from Montana (Mr. [Michael]
Mansfield), the Senator from Pennsylvania (Mr. Hugh Scott), the
Senator from West Virginia (Mr. Robert C. Byrd), the Senator from
Michigan (Mr. [Robert] Griffin), the Senator from Nevada (Mr.
[Howard] Cannon), and the Senator from Kentucky (Mr. [Marlow]
Cook).
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Mrs. Gerald R. Ford was brought into the Chamber through the
Speaker's Lobby, and took the seat provided for her in the well to
the right of the rostrum.
The Doorkeeper announced the Ambassadors, Ministers, and
Charges d'Affaires of foreign governments.
The Ambassadors, Ministers, and Charges d'Affaires of foreign
governments entered the Hall of the House of
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Representatives and took the seats reserved for them.
The Doorkeeper announced the Chief Justice of the United States
and the Associate Justices of the Supreme Court.
The Chief Justice of the United States and the Associate
Justices of the Supreme Court entered the Hall of the House of
Representatives and the Chief Justice took the seat provided for
him in the well to the right of the rostrum, next to Mrs. Gerald R.
Ford.
The Associate Justices took the seats reserved for them in
front of the Speaker's rostrum.
The Doorkeeper announced the Cabinet of the President of the
United States.
The members of the Cabinet of the President of the United
States entered the Hall of the House of Representatives and took
the seats reserved for them in front of the Speaker's rostrum.
At 6 o'clock and 5 minutes p.m., the Doorkeeper announced the
President of the United States and the Vice President designate of
the United States. The President of the United States and the Vice
President designate of the United States, escorted by the committee
of Senators and Representatives, entered into the Hall of the House
of Representatives, and stood at the Clerk's desk.
[Applause, the Members rising.]
Mrs. Gerald R. Ford, followed by the Chief Justice, was
escorted to the Clerk's desk with the Chief Justice to the right of
Mrs. Ford.
The SPEAKER. The Senate, by a vote of 92 yeas to 3 nays on
November 27, 1973, having confirmed the nomination of Gerald R.
Ford of the State of Michigan, to be Vice President of the United
States, and the House of Representatives by a vote of 387 yeas to
35 nays on today having confirmed the nomination of Gerald R. Ford,
of the State of Michigan, to be Vice President of the United
States, the proceedings required by section 2 of the 25th amendment
to the U.S. Constitution have been complied with.
The gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Gerald R. Ford) has advised
the Chair that he has transmitted his letter of resignation as a
Representative of the Fifth District of the State of Michigan to
the Governor and the Secretary of State of Michigan as required by
the law of that State.
The Chair now requests the Chief Justice of the United States
to administer the oath of office to the Vice President.
The oath of office was administered by the Chief Justice of the
United States to the Vice President, Gerald R. Ford, his right hand
raised and his left hand on the Bible held by Mrs. Ford.
[Applause, the Members rising.]
The SPEAKER. Mr. President, Members of the Congress, and
distinguished guests, I have the high personal honor of presenting
to you a dear friend and former colleague whom we shall all miss,
but whom we all congratulate--the Vice President of the United
States.
[Applause, the Members
rising.] -------------------
ADDRESS OF THE VICE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
The VICE PRESIDENT. Mr. Speaker, Mr. Chief Justice, Mr.
President
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pro tempore, distinguished guests, and friends:
Together we have made history here today. For the first time we
have carried out the command of the 25th amendment. In exactly 8
weeks, we have demonstrated to the world that our great republic
stands solid, stands strong upon the bedrock of the Constitution.
I am a Ford, not a Lincoln. My addresses will never be as
eloquent as Mr. Lincoln's. . . .
At 6 o'clock and 21 minutes p.m., the President, accompanied by
the committee of escort, retired from the Hall of the House of
Representatives.
The Doorkeeper--Hon. William D. Miller--escorted the invited
guests from the Chamber in the following order:
The Members of the President's Cabinet.
The Chief Justice of the United States and the Associate
Justices of the Supreme Court.
The Ambassadors, Ministers, and Charges d'Affaires of foreign
governments. -------------------
JOINT MEETING DISSOLVED
The SPEAKER. The Chair declares the joint meeting of the two
Houses now dissolved.
Accordingly at 6 o'clock and 23 minutes p.m. the joint meeting
of the two Houses was dissolved.
The Members of the Senate, together with the Vice President,
retired to their
Chamber. -------------------
AFTER RECESS
The recess having expired at 6 o'clock and 28 minutes p.m., the
House was called to order by the Speaker.
printing of proceedings had during recess
Mr. O'NEILL. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the
proceedings had during the recess of the House to be printed in the
Record.
The SPEAKER. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman
from Massachusetts?
There was no objection.
Sec. 26.3 The Speaker announced that all Members had been invited to
attend the Senate session for the swearing-in of Vice President
Rockefeller in the Senate Chamber.
On Dec. 19, 1974,(1) Speaker Carl Albert of Oklahoma
announced the following:
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ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CHAIR
The SPEAKER. The Chair desires to announce that all Members of
the House have been invited to attend the swearing in of Vice
President designate Nelson A. Rockefeller, be held in the Senate
Chamber tonight.
DESCHLER-BROWN-JOHNSON PRECEDENTS
Ch. 36
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CHAPTER 36
Ceremonies and Awards
Sec. INDEX TO PRECEDENTS
Birthday felicitations, Sec. 18
Members' birthdays, Sec. 18.3
Parliamentarian, birthday, Sec. 18.4
Presidential birthdays, Sec. 18.1
Speakers' birthdays, Sec. 18.2
Ceremonies for Visiting Dignitaries, Sec. 23
joint meeting for Iraqi Prime Minister, Sec. Sec. 23.1, 23.2
authorizing concurrent resolution to designate date for recess,
Sec. 23.1
joint meeting proceedings, Sec. 23.2
joint meeting to hear President of Ukraine, Sec. 23.3
joint meeting to hear Prime Minister of Israel and King of Jordan,
Sec. 23.4
joint meetings with non-national foreign leaders, Sec. Sec. 23.5-
23.7
joint meeting to hear deputy President of African National
Congress, Sec. 23.5
joint meeting to hear Lech Walesa, Sec. 23.6
Rotunda reception for King and Queen of Great Britain, Sec. 23.7
Rotunda receptions for religious leaders, Sec. Sec. 23.8, 23.9
Rotunda reception for Dalai Lama, Sec. 23.9
Rotunda reception for Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople,
Sec. 23.8
Rotunda reception for Soviet Jewish emigration movement, Sec. 23.10
Ceremonies outside the seat of government,
concurrent resolution authorizing ceremonies for bicentennial of
Constitution, Sec. 4.5
concurrent resolution authorizing ceremonies for bicentennial of
first Congress, Sec. 4.1
joint meeting commemorating first Congress, Sec. 4.2
Commemorative occasions, Sec. Sec. 2-9
Federal holidays, see Federal Holidays
non-date specific commemorations, Sec. 2.1
Flag Day, see Flag Day
National Day of Reconciliation, Sec. Sec. 6.1, 6.2
National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week,
Sec. 2.1
Pan American Day, see Pan American Day
patriotic observances, see Patriotic observances
patriotic observances of another country, see Patriotic observances
of another country
Presidential commemorations, see Presidential commemorations
prohibition of commemorative legislation, Sec. 2
waiving prohibition against introduction of commemoration,
Sec. Sec. 3.1, 3.2
Congressional Gold Medals, Sec. 24
to Charles M. Schulz, Sec. 24.4
to Father Theodore Hesburgh, Sec. 24.5
to former President and Mrs. Gerald R. Ford, Sec. 24.6
to former President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan, Sec. 24.3
to General Henry H. Shelton, Sec. 24.2
to Jackie Robinson, Sec. 24.1
Dedication of buildings and structures, Sec. 22
Capitol Police headquarters building, concurrent resolution
redesignating, Sec. 22.3
Chestnut-Gibson Memorial Door, concurrent resolution authorizing,
Sec. 22.2
dedication of Assembly Room in Independence Hall in Philadelphia,
Sec. 22.7
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extension of East Front of Capitol, Sec. 22.8
House Office Buildings, Sec. Sec. 22.4, 22.5
O'Neill and Ford Buildings, Sec. 22.4
Rayburn Building, Sec. 22.5
prohibition on naming of public works after sitting Members,
Sec. 22.1
rooms of the Capitol, Sec. 22.6
Federal holidays, Sec. 3
Independence Day, reading of Declaration of Independence, Sec. 3.7
United We Stand Day, Sec. Sec. 3.1, 3.2
Veterans' Day, Sec. Sec. 3.3-3.5
moment of silence honoring lives lost during World War II,
Sec. 3.5
Speaker authorized by unanimous consent to send message to
General of Army, Sec. 3.4
special order speeches commemorating, Sec. 3.3
Washington's Birthday, reading of Washington's farewell address,
Sec. 3.6
Flag Day, Sec. 8
Flag Day ceremonies printed in the Congressional Record, Sec. 8.4
Flag Day on Saturday observing mid-week during recess, Sec. 8.3
Pause for the Pledge commemoration, second Pledge of Allegiance,
Sec. 8.1
recess to observe Flag Day, Sec. Sec. 8.2, 8.4
Former Members' Day, Sec. 17
declaring recess to receive Members in Chamber, by unanimous
consent, Sec. Sec. 17.1, 17.2
Holocaust Days of Remembrance, Sec. 14
ceremony in Capitol Rotunda, Senate concurrent resolution
authorizing, Sec. 14.1
Honoring slain Capitol Police officers, Sec. 15
legislative day dedicated to memory of officers, order of
procedure, Sec. 15.2
printing and distribution of eulogies, Senate concurrent resolution
authorizing, Sec. 15.1
Honoring victims of national tragedies, Sec. 16
ceremonies in New York, printed in Congressional Record, Sec. 16.4
prayer vigil in Rotunda, concurrent resolution authorizing,
Sec. 16.2
special order considering unreferred joint resolution on
legislative day of September 11, Sec. 16.3
National Peace Officers' Memorial Service, Sec. 16.1
terrorist attacks of September 11, Sec. Sec. 16.2-16.4
House Administration, Committee on
jurisdiction over statuary, pictures and works of art, Sec. 20
Joint meetings
commemorating 100th anniversary of President Eisenhower's birth,
Sec. 9.1
commemorating 100th anniversary of birth of Harry S Truman,
Sec. 9.3
commemorating 100th anniversary of birth of Franklin Delano
Roosevelt, Sec. 9.4
commemorating 50th anniversary of end of World War II, Sec. 19.10
commemorating First Congress, Sec. 4.2
for swearing-in of Vice President Ford, Sec. 26.2
floor privileges during, Sec. 26.1
to hear Deputy President of African National Congress, Sec. 23.5
to hear General Douglas MacArthur, Sec. 19.7
to hear General Matthew Ridgway, Sec. 19.6
to hear General William Westmoreland, Sec. 19.5
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to hear Iraqi Prime Minister, Sec. 23.2
to hear Lech Walesa, Sec. 23.6
to hear President of Ukraine, Sec. 23.3
to hear Prime Minister of Israel and King of Jordan, Sec. 23.4
Speaker pro tempore presiding over joint meeting, Sec. 23.3
Memorial services, Sec. 10
for current and former Members of House and Senate, see Memorial
services for current and former Members of House and Senate
for Supreme Court justices, see Memorial services for Supreme Court
justices
Holocaust Days of Remembrance, see Holocaust Days of Remembrance
honoring slain Capitol Police officers, see Honoring slain Capitol
Police officers
honoring victims of national tragedies, see Honoring victims of
national tragedies
moments of silence, see Moments of silence
Memorial services for current and former Members of House and Senate,
Sec. 12
announcement of death, Sec. 12.1
notification to Members of memorial service in Statuary Hall,
Sec. 12.2
lying-in-state, former Member and Senator, concurrent
resolution authorizing, Sec. 12.3
Memorial services for Supreme Court justices, Sec. 11
death of Chief Justice, Sec. 11.1
memorial services for justice, concurrent resolution providing for
services, Sec. 11.2
use of catafalque, concurrent resolution authorizing transfer,
Sec. 11.1
Military Awards
commemoration of 50th anniversary of the Department of Veterans'
Affairs, Sec. 19.9
conferral of honorary veteran status, Sec. 19.8
Medal of Honor, Sec. 19.1
Moments of silence, Sec. 13
for Coretta Scott King, Sec. 13.1
for marking Iraqi War Losses, Sec. 13.2
for Nazi occupied France, Sec. 13.8
for Rosa Parks, Sec. 13.3
for those lost in World War II, Sec. 3.5
for victims of anthrax attacks, Sec. 13.6
for victims of mining accident, Sec. 13.5
for victims of Oklahoma City bombing, Sec. 13.7
in honor of Memorial Day, Sec. 13.4
Oversight and Government Reform Committee,
Federal holidays under the jurisdiction, Sec. 3
unanimous consent to be discharged for further consideration,
Sec. 2.1
Pan American Day, Sec. 7
1966 Pan American Day, Sec. Sec. 7.2, 7.3
resolutions designating date, Sec. Sec. 7.1, 7.2
Patriotic observances, Sec. 4
1976 Bicentennial Celebration
resolution providing for joint committee on arrangements,
Sec. 4.7
anniversary of Constitution, Sec. Sec. 4.5, 4.6
anniversary of first Congress, Sec. Sec. 4.1-4.5
concurrent resolution authorizing ceremony the west lawn of
Capitol, Sec. 4.6
concurrent resolution authorizing special ceremony in
Philadelphia, PA for bicentennial, Sec. 4.5
concurrent resolution providing for Congressional
participation, Sec. 4.1
joint meeting commemorating 200th anniversary, Sec. 4.2
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proceedings held for 168th anniversary of first Congress,
Sec. 4.3
proceedings held for 150th anniversary of first Congress,
Sec. 4.4
Patriotic observances of another country, Sec. 5
concurrent resolution commemorating liberation of Cuba, Sec. 5.3
concurrent resolution extending best wishes on Norweigian
constitution anniversary, Sec. 5.1
Magna Carta loan for bicentennial, Sec. Sec. 4.8-4.12
concurrent resolution expressing appreciation of Congress,
Sec. 4.8
proceedings printed in Congressional Record, Sec. 4.11
program for receiving copy of Magna Carta, as announced by
Speaker, Sec. 4.10
recess declared to attend ceremony in Rotunda for return of
copy to Great Britain, Sec. 4.12
rejection of Senate concurrent resolution authorizing a joint
House-Senate delegation to the United Kingdom, Sec. 4.9
observing Lithuanian independence anniversary, Sec. 5.2
Presidential commemorations
anniversary of Thomas Jefferson's birth, Sec. Sec. 9.8, 9.9
dedication of Jefferson Memorial, meeting of House at later
time so Members could attend, Sec. 9.9
reading of inaugural address, Sec. 9.8
commemorating 100th anniversary of President Eisenhower, Sec. 9.1
commemorating Lincoln inaugural, Sec. Sec. 9.6, 9.7
ceremony on East Front of Capitol, Sec. 9.6
joint resolution commemorating 100th anniversary of inaugural,
Sec. 9.7
concurrent resolution authorizing civic group to use Rotunda on
anniversary of President Kennedy's death, considered under
suspension of rules, Sec. 9.2
joint meeting to commemorate 100th anniversary of birth of Franklin
Roosevelt, Sec. 9.4
Speaker announcing designation of joint meeting to commemorate
100th anniversary of birth of Harry S Truman, pursuant to
concurrent resolution, Sec. 9.3
unanimous consent to allow tributes to memory of Theodore
Roosevelt, Sec. 9.5
Presentation of gifts and awards, Sec. 20
donation of flag, Sec. 20.4
donation of marble bust, Sec. 20.3
John W. McCormack Award of Excellence, Sec. 20.1
presentation of gift to Speaker by Member, Sec. 20.6
presentation of historic chairs, Sec. 20.2
Taft Memorial Tower, ceremonies, Sec. 20.5
Presidential inaugurations. Sec. 25
adjournment after inaugural ceremonies, Sec. 25.7
adopting privileged resolution providing designated time House
should proceed to West Front for Inauguration Day, Sec. 25.7
ceremonies moved from West Front to Rotunda due to cold weather,
Sec. 25.1
Clerk authorized to receive messages, Sec. 25.10
continuing resolution for authority of Joint Committee on Inaugural
Ceremonies, Sec. 25.4
designating Speaker pro tempore to lead procession, Sec. 25.9
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inaugural ceremonies, Sec. 25.11
Joint Committee for Inaugural Ceremonies, appointment of Members,
Sec. 25.2
Joint Committee for Inaugural Ceremonies, establishment, Sec. 25.1
seating policy of Members, Sec. 25.8
Sunday inauguration date, Sec. 25.6
use of Rotunda for ceremonies, for 2005 ceremony, Sec. Sec. 25.3,
25.4
Prohibition of commemorative legislative, within House Rules, Sec. 2
Receptions for Astronauts, Sec. Sec. 19.2, 19.3
in Caucus Room, Sec. 19.3
in House Chamber, Sec. 19.2
Receptions for Generals, Sec. Sec. 19.4-19.7
joint meeting to hear General Douglas MacArthur, Sec. 19.7
joint meeting to hear General Matthew Ridgway, Sec. 19.6
joint meeting to hear General William Westmoreland, Sec. 19.5
recess to welcome General Norman Schwarzkopf, Sec. 19.4
Religious Observances, Sec. 6
Easter service, Sec. 6.3
National Day of Reconciliation, Sec. Sec. 6.1, 6.2
concurrent resolution allowing for use of the House Chamber,
House agreeing to, Sec. 6.1
Senate concurrent resolution allowing for Rotunda ceremony,
House agreeing to, Sec. 6.2
Rotunda receptions
ceremony for anniversary of President Kennedy's death, Sec. 9.2
for ceremonies to observe unveiling of POW/MIA flag, Sec. 19.13
for Dalai Lama, Sec. 23.9
for Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, Sec. 23.8
for Holocaust Days of Remembrance, Sec. 14.1
for King and Queen of Great Britain, Sec. 23.7
for prayer vigil in Rotunda, Sec. 16.2
for religious leaders, Sec. Sec. 23.8, 23.9
for return of copy of Magna Carta to Great Britain, Sec. 4.12
for Soviet Jewish emigration movement, Sec. 23.10
honoring military heroism, concurrent resolution, Sec. 19.12
to honor unaccounted soldiers from Vietnam War, Sec. 19.11
use for ceremonies in connection with 2005 inauguration, Sec. 25.3
use for inaugural ceremonies due to inclement weather, Sec. 25.1
use for National Day of Reconciliation Sec. 6.2
Statuary, Sec. 21
honoring Rosa Parks, Sec. 21.1
restoring Portrait Monument to Pioneers of Woman Suffrage Movement,
concurrent resolution directing, Sec. 21.8
reauthorizing concurrent resolution in subsequent Congress,
Sec. 21.9
dedication of Sam Rayburn statue, Sec. 21.10
honoring President Dwight D. Eisenhower, Sec. 21.7
portrait busts, Sec. Sec. 21.4, 21.5
Dan Quayle, Sec. 21.5
George Bush, Sec. 21.4
state contributions, Sec. Sec. 21.2, 21.3
honoring Po'Pay, Sec. 21.2
honoring Sakakawea, Sec. 21.6
honoring Sarah Winnemucca, Sec. 21.3
ten year moratorium on placement of statues, Sec. 21.1
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unveiling of repaired statue of Abraham Lincoln, Sec. 21.11
Vice Presidential Swearing-in Ceremonies, Sec. 26
Vice President Ford, Sec. Sec. 26.1, 26.2
Vice President Rockefeller, Sec. 26.3
War-related observances, Sec. Sec. 19.10-19.17
announcement for informal procession of Members to witness arrival
of remains of unknown soldiers, Sec. 19.15
ceremonies authorizing use of Capitol Rotunda to honor unaccounted
soldiers from Vietnam War, Sec. 19.11
ceremony authorizing use of Rotunda for ceremonies to observe
unveiling of POW/MIA flag, Sec. 19.13
ceremony in Rotunda honoring military heroism, concurrent
resolution, Sec. 19.12
gathering of Members to hear unconditional surrender of World War
II, Sec. 19.17
joint meeting to celebrate 50th anniversary of World War II,
Sec. 19.10
laying of wreath to unknown soldiers lying in state, Sec. 19.14
lowering flag to half-mast, concurrent resolution authorizing,
Sec. 19.16