H.R. 1663. To recognize National Medal of Honor sites in California, Indiana, and South Carolina.

H.R. 2841. To amend the Revised Organic Act of the Virgin Islands to provide for greater fiscal autonomy consistent with other United States jurisdictions, and for other purposes.

118.39 LEAVE OF ABSENCE

By unanimous consent, leave of absence was granted

To Mr. MASCARA, for today after 8 p.m.;

To Ms. McCARTHY of Missouri, for today;

To Ms. JACKSON-LEE, for today after 2 p.m.; and

To Mr. CAMP, for today.

On motion of Mr. MICA, pursuant to the special order heretofore agreed to, at 11 o'clock and 59 minutes p.m., the House adjourned until 12:30 p.m. on Monday, October 25, 1999.

¶118.41 REPORTS OF COMMITTEE ON

PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of committees were delivered to the Clerk for printing and references to the proper calendar, as follows:

Mr. LINDER: Committee on Rules. House Resolution 339. Resolution providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2260) to amend the Controlled Substances Act to promote pain management and palliative care without permitting assisted suicide and euthanasia, and for other purposes (Rept. No. 106-409). Referred to the House Calendar.

1118.42 REPORTED BILL SEQUENTIALLY

REFERRED

Under clause 5 of rule X, bills and reports were delivered to the Clerk for printing, and bills referred as follows:

Mr. HYDE: Committee on the Judiciary. H.R. 2005. A bill to establish a statute of repose for durable goods used in a trade or business, with an amendment; referred to the Committee on Commerce for a period ending not later than October 22, 1999, for consideration of such provisions of the bill and amendment as fall within the jurisdiction of that committee pursuant to clause 1(f), rule X. (Rept. No. 106-410, Pt. 1).

¶118.43 PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

Under clause 2 of rule XII, public bills and resolutions were introduced and severally referred, as follows:

By Mr. BACHUS:

H.R. 3120. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide additional tax incentives for education; to the Committee on Ways and Means.

By Mr. RADANOVICH:

H.R. 3121. A bill to amend the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce.

By Mr. THOMAS (for himself, Mr. NEY, Mr. HOYER, Mr. EHLERS, Mr. EWING, and Mr. FATTAH):

H.R. 3122. A bill to permit the enrollment in the House of Representatives Child Care Center of children of Federal employees who are not employees of the legislative branch; to the Committee on House Administration. By Mr. WICKER:

H.R. 3123. A bill to ensure that members of the Armed Forces who are married and have minor dependents are eligible for military family housing containing more than two bedrooms; to the Committee on Armed Services.

By Mr. PAUL:

H.R. 3124. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit for police officers and professional firefighters, and to exclude from income certain benefits received by public safety volunteers; to the Committee on Ways and Means.

By Mr. GOODLATTE (for himself, Mr. LOBIONDO, Mr. WOLF, Mr. BOUCHER, Mr. GIBBONS, and Mr. GOODE): H.R. 3125. A bill to prohibit Internet gambling, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary.

By Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts: H.R. 3126. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide that consensual sexual activity between adults shall not be a violation of the Uniform Code of Military Justice; to the Committee on Armed Services.

By Mr. MOORE:

H.R. 3127. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to eliminate the complexities of the estate tax deduction for familyowned business and farm interests by increasing the unified estate and gift tax credit to $3,000,000 for all taxpayers; to the Committee on Ways and Means.

By Mr. PAUL:

H.R. 3128. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a nonrefundable tax credit for law enforcement officers who purchase armor vests, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. By Ms. PRYCE of Ohio:

H.R. 3129. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit strength increasing equipment in Federal prisons and to prevent Federal prisoners from engaging in activities designed to increase fighting ability while in prison; to the Committee on the Judiciary. By Mr. BAKER:

H.R. 3130. A bill to amend the Tennessee Valley Authority Act of 1933, to ensure that the Tennessee Valley Authority does not place the United States Treasury at risk for its financial instability, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

By Mr. BARR of Georgia:
H.R. 3131. A bill to permit congressional re-
view of certain Presidential orders; to the
Committee on the Judiciary.

By Mr. CAPUANO (for himself, Mr.
SHAYS, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. HASTINGS of
Florida, Mr. LATOURETTE, Mr. FRANK
of Massachusetts, Mrs. MCCARTHY of
New York, Mr. MCGOVERN, Ms.
MILLENDER-MCDONALD, Mr. LEWIS of
Georgia, Mr. BALDACCI, Mr. OLVER,
Mr. HOLT, Mr. EVANS, Mr. MASCARA,
Mr. MARKEY, MS. DELAURO, Mrs.
MEEK of Florida, Mr. LARSON, Mr.
OWENS, Mrs. MINK of Hawaii, Mr.

Mr.

Mr.

REYES, Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. BONIOR, Mr. ROTHMAN, Mr. BROWN of Ohio, Mr. GONZALEZ, Ms. HOOLEY of Oregon, Mr. JACKSON of Illinois, Mr. MEEHAN, Mr. WEINER, Mrs. LOWEY, MS. KILPATRICK, MS. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Ms. WATERS, Mr. MENENDEZ, Ms. WOOLSEY, Mr. SHOWS, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts, Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania, DELAHUNT, Mr. PASCRELL, HOEFFEL, Ms. LEE, Mr. TIERNEY, and Mr. MALONEY of Connecticut): H.R. 3132. A bill to provide grants to assist State and local prosecutors and law enforcement agencies with implementing juvenile and young adults witness assistance programs that minimize additional trauma to the witness and improve the chances of successful criminal prosecution or legal action; to the Committee on the Judiciary.

By Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA (for himself,
Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Mrs. CHRISTENSEN,
Mr. DEUTSCH, Mr. ROMERO-BARCELÓ,
and Mr. UNDERWOOD):

H.R. 3133. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Commerce, through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, to provide financial assistance for coral reef conservation projects, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

By Mr. SAXTON:

H.R. 3134. A bill to ban the provision of Federal funds to the International Monetary Fund unless it pays remuneration to the United States on 100 percent of the reserve position of the United States in the International Monetary Fund; to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.

By Mr. SABO:

H. Con. Res. 203. Concurrent resolution recognizing the late Bernt Balchen for his many contributions to the United States and a lifetime of remarkable achievements on the centenary of his birth, October 23, 1999; to the Committee on Government Reform.

By Mr. SMITH of New Jersey (for himself, Mr. HOYER, and Mr. FORBES): H. Con. Res. 204. Concurrent resolution voicing concern about serious violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms in most states of Central Asia, including substantial noncompliance with their Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) commitments on democratization and the holding of free and fair elections; to the Committee on International Relations.

By Mr. HASTINGS of Florida: H. Res. 340. A resolution expressing the appreciation of the House of Representatives to the King of Jordan for his efforts to support the Middle East peace process and to condemn efforts within Jordan to further hostility between Jordanians and Israelis by ostracizing and boycotting those individuals who have had any contact with Israel or Israeli citizens; to the Committee on International Relations.

1118.44 PRIVATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

Under clause 3 of rule XII,

Mr. PETRI introduced a bill (H.R. 3135) for the relief of Thomas McDermott, Sr.; which was referred to the Committee on Resources. ¶118.45 ADDITIONAL SPONSORS

Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors were added to public bills and resolution as follows:

H.R. 50: Mr. GOODE.

H.R. 72: Ms. VELZQUEZ and Ms. SÁNCHEZ.
H.R. 136: Ms. PRYCE of Ohio.

H.R. 170: Mr. HALL of Ohio.

H.R. 274: Mr. COOKSEY, Mr. CLYBURN, Mr. FOSSELLA, Ms. MCKINNEY, and Mr. BATEMAN. H.R. 371: Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota.

H.R. 403: Mr. WAXMAN and Mr. MARTINEZ. H.R. 405: Mr. KANJORSKI and Mr. WELDON of Florida.

H.R. 406: Mr. KANJORSKI.

H.R. 566: MS. NORTON.

H.R. 600: Mr. ISAKSON.

H.R. 623: Mr. EWING.

H.R. 714: Mr. PASTOR and Mr. ABERCROMBIE.

H.R. 721: Mr. COMBEST.

H.R. 728: Mr. EVANS.

H.R. 731: Mr. SISISKY and Ms. LEE.

H.R. 804: Mrs. LOWEY.

H.R. 960: Mr. TOWNS and MS. BERKLEY.

H.R. 1071: Mr. BONIOR, Ms. NORTON and Mr. SAWYER.

H.R. 1080: Mr. BAIRD.

H.R. 1102: Mr. SCHAFFER, Mrs. CAPPS, and Mr. LAMPSON.

H.R. 1193: Mr. SMITH of Texas.

H.R. 1196: Mr. VENTO.

H.R. 1221: MS. DELAURO.

H.R. 1228: Mr. NEAL of Masssachusetts, Mr. WEXLER, Mr. OLVER, Mr. RODRIGUEZ, and Mr. ROTHMAN.

H.R. 1260: Mr. VISCLOSKY.

H.R. 1304: Mr. KUYKENDALL and Mr. DIXON. H.R. 1325: Mr. STRICKLAND.

H.R. 1344: Mr. PASTOR.

H.R. 1356: Mr. SCHAFFER.

H.R. 1518: Mr. CUMMINGS.

H.R. 1591: Mr. CUMMINGS.
H.R. 1592: Mr. SHIMKUS.
H.R. 1644: Ms. DEGETTE.
H.R. 1657: Mr. LIPINSKI.

H.R. 1686: Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania.
H.R. 1775: Mr. KUYKENDALL, Mr. WOLF, Mr.
COOKSEY, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of
Texas, Mr. WAXMAN, Mr. CUNNINGHAM, Mr.
LEWIS of California, Mr. HOEFFEL, Mr.
HUNTER, and Mr. TANCREDO.

H.R. 1837: Mr. HOYER, Mr. SANDERS, MS. LEE, and Mr. TURNER.

H.R. 1838: Mr. VENTO.

H.R. 1926: Mr. BARRETT of Wisconsin.
H.R. 1977: Mr. SHERMAN.

H.R. 2059: Mr. GILMAN and Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi.

H.R. 2100: Mr. LATHAM, Mr. ROTHMAN, and Mr. GIBBONS.

H.R. 2162: Mr. BILBRAY.
H.R. 2171: Mr. MOORE.

H.R. 2341: Mrs. WILSON, MS. ESHOO, Ms. BERKLEY, MS. PELOSI, Mr. KLINK, Mrs. CAPPS, Mr. UPTON, Mr. WATT of North Carolina, Mr. NADLER, Mr. KUYKENDALL, Mr. FILNER, Mr. LARSON and MS. DEGETTE. H.R. 2369: Mr. DEFAZIO. H.R. 2376: Mr. RILEY and Mr. HASTINGS of Washington.

H.R. 2382: Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania and Mr. BARR of Georgia.

H.R. 2405: Mr. CUMMINGS and Mr. HINOJOSA. H.R. 2420: Ms. CARSON, Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania, Mr. MURTHA, and Mr. OWENS. H.R. 2544: Mr. NETHERCUTT. H.R. 2554: Ms. PRYCE of Ohio.

H.R. 2558: Mrs. BONO.

H.R. 2569: Mr. CAMPBELL and Mr. WAXMAN. H.R. 2628: Mr. HUTCHINSON, Mr. GREEN of Wisconsin, and Mr. HALL of Texas.

H.R. 2727: Mr. BISHOP, Mr. GREENWOOD, Mr. SAXTON, Mr. COOKSEY, and Mr. LIPINSKI.

H.R. 2749: Mr. McINNIS, Mr. PICKETT, and

Mr. SESSIONS.

H.R. 2776: Mr. GILMAN.

H.R. 2785: Mr. ROGAN, Mr. ENGEL, and Mr. FORD.

H.R. 2882: Mr. KUCINICH and Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi.

H.R. 2888: Mr. DAVIS of Illinois.

H.R. 2902: Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. PASTOR, Mr. NADLER, Mr. GUTIERREZ, Mr. TIERNEY, and Mr. ABERCROMBIE.

H.R. 2906: Mr. TIERNEY.

H.R. 2925: Mr. SKEEN, Mr. SMITH of Texas, Mr. UPTON, and Mr. MCHUGH.

H.R. 2969: Mr. SMITH of New Jersey.
H.R. 2985: Mr. GOODE.

H.R. 2987: Mr. MORAN of Kansas and Mr. FORBES.

H.R. 2991: Mr. HALL of Texas, Mr. BENTSEN, Mr. ETHERIDGE, Mr. FLETCHER, Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Mr. THUNE, Mr. SKEEN, Mr. BARRETT of Nebraska, Mr. RILEY, and Mr. PHELPS.

H.R. 3012: Mr. GARY MILLER of California. H.R. 3039: Mr. GILCREST, Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland, Mr. PICKETT, Mr. BORSKI, Mr. SISISKY, Mr. EHRLICH, Mr. BLILEY, Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania, Mr. HOYER, Mr. CARDIN, Mr. HOLDEN, and Mr. MORAN of Virginia.

H.R. 3075: Mr. ADERHOLT and Mr. RADANOVICH.

H.R. 3087: Mrs. MINK of Hawaii.

H.R. 3110: Ms. PRYCE of Ohio and Mr. BILBRAY.

H.R. 3113: Mr. UDALL of New Mexico and Mr. WYNN.

H.J. Res. 39: Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, and Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi.

H.J. Res. 70: Mr. BLILEY.

H.J. Res. 72: Mr. WATKINS, Mr. HALL of Texas, and Mr. LUCAS of Oklahoma.

H. Con. Res. 190: Mr. METCALF and Ms. LOFGREN.

H. Con. Res. 199: Mr. TURNER.

H. Res. 169: Mr. DEUTSCH, Mr. GREEN of Wisconsin, Mr. BORSKI, Mr. WAXMAN, and Mr. UNDERWOOD.

H. Res. 325: Mr. UPTON, Mr. MURTHA, Mr. ROMERO-BARCELÓ, Mr. SANDERS, Mr. SANDLIN, and Mr. WATT of North Carolina. H. Res. 332: Mr. ROGAN.

¶118.46 DELETIONS OF SPONSORS FROM PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsor was deleted from the public bill as follows:

H.R. 1598: Mr. THOMPSON of California.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1999 (119) ¶119.1 APPOINTMENT OF SPEAKER PRO

TEMPORE

The House was called to order at 12:30 p.m. by the SPEAKER pro tempore, Mrs. MORELLA, who laid before the House the following communication: WASHINGTON, DC, October 25, 1999.

I hereby appoint the Honorable CONSTANCE A. MORELLA to act as Speaker pro tempore on this day.

J. DENNIS HASTERT, Speaker of the House of Representatives. 1119.2 MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

A message from the Senate by Ms. McDevitt, one of its clerks, announced that the Senate had passed with an amendment in which the concurrence of the House is requested, a bill of the House of the following title:

H.R. 441. An Act to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to the requirements for the admission of nonimmigrant nurses who will practice in health professional shortage areas.

The message also announced that the Senate has passed a bill of the following title in which concurrence of the House is requested:

S. 1692. An Act to amend title 18, United States Code, to ban partial-birth abortions. $119.3 "MORNING-HOUR DEBATE"

The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mrs. MORELLA, pursuant to the order of

the House of Tuesday, January 19, 1999, recognized Members for "morning-hour debate".

¶119.4 RECESS-12:47 P.M.

The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mrs. MORELLA, pursuant to clause 12 of rule I. declared the House in recess at 12 o'clock and 47 minutes p.m. until 2 o'clock p.m.

1119.5 AFTER RECESS-2 P.M.

The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. GOODLATTE, called the House to

order.

$119.6 APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL

The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. GOODLATTE, announced he had examined and approved the Journal of the proceedings of Thursday, October 21,

1999.

Mr. GIBBONS, pursuant to clause 1, rule I, objected to the Chair's approval of the Journal.

The question being put, viva voce, Will the House agree to the Chair's approval of said Journal?

The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. GOODLATTE, announced that the yeas had it.

Mr. GIBBONS objected to the vote on the ground that a quorum was not present and not voting.

The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. GOODLATTE, pursuant to clause 8, rule XX, announced that the vote would be postponed until later today. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

1119.7 COMMUNICATIONS

Executive and other communications, pursuant to clause 2, rule XIV, were referred as follows:

4894. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule-Tuberculosis in Cattle and Bison; State Designations [Docket No. 99-008-1] received October 20, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.

4895. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Defense, transmitting the study of the methods of selection of members of the Armed Forces to serve on courts-martial; to the Committee on Armed Services.

4896. A letter from the Secretary of Defense, transmitting notification that the President approved a new Unified Command Plan that specifies the missions and responsibilities, including geographic boundaries, of the unified combatant commands; to the Committee on Armed Services.

4897. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Education, transmitting Final Regulations-William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program, pursuant to 20 U.S.C. 1232(f); to the Committee on Education and the Workforce.

4898. A letter from the Secretary of Education, transmitting the Department's final rule-Student Assistance General Provisions (RIN: 1845-AA07) received October 20, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education and the Workforce.

4899. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule-Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Oklahoma; Recodification of Regulations

[OK-8-1-5772a; FRL-6457-7] received October 18, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.

4900. A letter from the Secretary of Health and Human Services, transmitting a report entitled, "Designing a Medical Device Surveillance Network"; to the Committee on Commerce.

4901. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting a copy of Presidential Determination No. 00-01: Determination and Certification for Fiscal Year 2000 concerning Argentina's and Brazil's Ineligibility Under Section 102(a)(2) of the Arms Export Control Act, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2799aa-2; to the Committee on International Relations.

4902. A letter from the Administrator, U.S. Agency for International

Development,

transmitting the Agency's 1998 Annual Report on Title XII-Famine Prevention and Freedom from Hunger, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2220e; to the Committee on International Relations.

4903. A letter from the Secretary of State, transmitting the certification for FY 2000 that no United Nations agency or United Nations affiliated agency grants any official status, accrediation, or recognition to any organization which promotes and condones or seeks the legalization of pedophilia, or which includes as a subsidiary or member any such organization, pursuant to Public Law 103-236, section 565(b) (108 Stat. 845); to the Committee on International Relations.

4904. A letter from the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, transmitting List of all reports issued by GAO during the month of August 1999, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 719(h); to the Committee on Government Reform.

4905. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of Acquisition Policy, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule-Federal Acquisition Regulation; Interest and Other Financial Costs [FAC 97-14; FAR Case 98-006; Item XI] (RIN: 9000-A124) received September 21, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform.

4906. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of Acquisition Policy, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule-Federal Acquisition Regulation; Compensation for Senior Executives [FAC 97-14; FAR Case 98-301; Item X] (RIN: 9000-AI32) received September 21, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform.

4907. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of Acquisition Policy, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule-Federal Acquisition Regulation; Option Clause Consistency [FAC 97-14; FAR Case 98-606; Item IX] (RIN: 9000-AI26) received September 21, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform.

4908. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of Acquisition Policy, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule-Federal Acquisition Regulation; Evaluation of Proposals for Professional Services [FAC 97-14; FAR Case 97-038; Item VIII] received September 21, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform.

4909. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administratior, Office of Acquisition Policy, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule-Federal Acquisition Regulation; Conforming Late Offer Treatment [FAC 97-14; FAR Case 97-030; Item VII] (RIN: 9000-A125) received September 21, 1999, pursuant to 5

U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform.

4910. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of Acquisition Policy, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule Federal Acquisition Regulation; Determination of Price Reasonableness and Commerciality [FAC 97-14; FAR Case 98-300; Item VI] (RIN: 9000-AI45) received September 21, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform.

4911. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of Acquisition Policy, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule-Federal Acquisition Regulation; OMB Circular A-119 [FAC 97-14; FAR Case 98-004; Item V] (RIN: 9000-AI12) received September 21, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform.

4912. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of Acquisition Policy, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule-Federal Acquisition Regulation; Javits-Wagner-O'Day Proposed Revisions [FAC 97-14; FAR Case 98-602; Item IV] (RIN: 9000AI16) received September 21, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform.

4913. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight, transmitting the Office's response sent to the Office of Management and Budget on June 30, 1999; to the Committee on Government Reform.

4914. A letter from the Chairperson, National Council on Disability, transmitting the report entitled, "Implementation of the National Voter Registration Act by State Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies"; to the Committee on House Administration.

4915. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule— Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Other Rockfish in the Aleutian Subarea of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area [Docket No. 990304063-9063-01; I.D. 101399D] received October 20, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.

4916. A letter from the Chairman, National Transportation Safety Board, transmitting correspondence with Office of Management and Budget regarding H.R. 2910, pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 1113; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

4917. A letter from the Chairman, National Transportation Safety Board, transmitting the 1997 annual report of the Board's activities, pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 1117; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

4918. A letter from the Commissioner, Social Security Administration, transmitting the report on continuing disability reviews for the fiscal year 1998, pursuant to Public Law 104-121, section 103(d)(2) (110 Stat. 850); to the Committee on Ways and Means.

4919. A letter from the Chairman, U.S. International Trade Commission, transmitting its annual report on the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act and the Andean Trade Preference Act, pursuant to 19 U.S.C. 1332(g); to the Committee on Ways and Means.

4920. A letter from the Senior Deputy Assistant Administrator, Bureau for Legislative and Public Affairs, U.S. Agency For International Development, transmitting the Agency's Annual Report to Congress on activities under the Denton Program; jointly to the Committees on International Relations and Armed Services.

¶119.8 COMMUNICATION FROM THE

CLERK-MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. GOODLATTE, laid before the House a communication, which was read as fol

lows:

OFFICE OF THE CLERK,
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Washington, DC, October 22, 1999.
Hon. J. DENNIS HASTERT,

The Speaker, House of Representatives,
Washington, DC.

DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the permission granted to Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on October 22, 1999 at 9:52 a.m.

That the Senate passed without amendment H.R. 2367.

Appointment: Board of Directors of the Mickey Leland National Urban Air Toxics Research Center

With best wishes, I am Sincerely,

JEFF TRANDAHL, Clerk of the House.

1119.9 COMMUNICATION FROM THE

CLERK-MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. GOODLATTE, laid before the House a communication, which was read as fol

lows:

OFFICE OF THE CLERK,
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Washington, DC, October 25, 1999.

Hon. J. DENNIS HASTERT,
The Speaker, House of Representatives,
Washington, DC.

DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the permission granted to Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on October 22, 1999 at 4:50 p.m.

That the Senate agreed to conference report H.R. 2466.

With best wishes, I am Sincerely,

JEFF TRANDAHL, Clerk of the House.

¶119.10 AUTOMATIC ELIMINATION AND SUNSET OF FEDERAL REPORTS EXEMPTION

Mr. SMITH of Texas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 3111) to exempt certain reports from automatic elimination and sunset pursuant to the Federal Reports Elimination and Sunset Act of 1995; as amended.

The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. GOODLATTE, recognized Mr. SMITH of Texas and Mr. CONYERS, each for 20 minutes.

After debate,

The question being put, viva voce, Will the House suspend the rules and pass said bill, as amended?

The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. that twoGOODLATTE, announced thirds of the Members present had voted in the affirmative.

So, two-thirds of the Members present having voted in favor thereof, the rules were suspended and said bill, as amended, was passed.

A motion to reconsider the vote whereby the rules were suspended and said bill, as amended, was passed was,

The question being put, viva voce, Will the House suspend the rules and pass said bill, as amended?

The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. GOODLATTE, announced that that twothirds of the Members present had voted in the affirmative.

Mr. TRAFICANT demanded that the vote be taken by the yeas and nays, which demand was supported by onefifth of the Members present, so the yeas and nays were ordered.

The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. GOODLATTE, pursuant to clause 8, rule XX, announced that further proceedings on the motion were postponed.

1119.12 HOUSE AWARENESS AND

PRESERVATION

Mr. THOMAS moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 2303) to direct the Librarian of Congress to prepare the history of the House of Representatives, and for other purposes; as amended.

The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. GOODLATTE, recognized Mr. THOMAS and Mr. HOYER, each for 20 minutes.

After debate,

The question being put, viva voce, Will the House suspend the rules and pass said bill, as amended?

The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. GOODLATTE, announced announced that that twothirds of the Members present had voted in the affirmative.

Mr. THOMAS demanded that the vote be taken by the yeas and nays, which demand was supported by onefifth of the Members present, so the yeas and nays were ordered.

The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. GOODLATTE, pursuant to clause 8, rule XX, announced that further proceedings on the motion were postponed.

1119.13 HOUSE CHILD CARE CENTER

Mr. THOMAS moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 3122) to permit the enrollment in the House of Representatives Child Care Center of children of Federal employees who are not employees of the legislative branch.

The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. GOODLATTE, recognized Mr. THOMAS and Mr. HOYER, each for 20 minutes. After debate,

The question being put, viva voce, Will the House suspend the rules and pass said bill?

The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. GOODLATTE, announced that twothirds of the Members present had voted in the affirmative.

So, two-thirds of the Members present having voted in favor thereof. the rules were suspended and said bill was passed.

A motion to reconsider the vote whereby the rules were suspended and said bill was passed was, by unanimous consent. laid on the table.

Ordered, That the Clerk request the concurrence of the Senate in said bill.

119.14 CONTRIBUTIONS OF 4-H CLUBS TO

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Mr. DEAL moved to suspend the rules and agree to the following concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 194):

Whereas the American people have a tradition of philanthropy and volunteerism;

Whereas 4-H Clubs, an organization originally established by the Extension Service of the Department of Agriculture and landgrant colleges, provide young people in the United States with the opportunity to actively participate in volunteer services in their communities that can bridge the differences that separate people and help solve social problems;

Whereas there are more than 6,500,000 youth members of 4-H Clubs in the United States;

Whereas 4-H members touch and enhance the lives of others during the annual National 4-H Week and throughout the year by doing good, by giving where there is a need, by rebuilding what has been torn down, by teaching where there is a desire to learn, and by inspiring those who have lost hope;

Whereas 4-H Clubs and their members, as well as other volunteers and Cooperative Extension staff, have joined to promote the week of October 3 through 9, 1999, as a opportunity for national, collaborated voluntary community service; and

Whereas voluntary community service is an investment in the future all Americans must share: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That the Congress commends and recognizes 4-H Clubs and their members in the United States for their contributions to voluntary community service.

The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. GOODLATTE, recognized Mr. DEAL and Mr. KIND, each for 20 minutes. After debate,

The question being put, viva voce,

Will the House suspend the rules and agree to said concurrent resolution? The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. GOODLATTE, announced that twothirds of the Members present had voted in the affirmative.

Mr. DEAL demanded that the vote be taken by the yeas and nays, which demand was supported by one-fifth of the Members present, so the yeas and nays were ordered.

The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. GOODLATTE, pursuant to clause 8, rule XX, announced that further proceedings on the motion were were postponed.

1119.15 ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGES Mrs. BIGGERT moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 915) to authorize a cost of living adjustment in the pay of administrative law judges; as amended.

The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. GOODLATTE, recognized Mrs. BIGGERT and Mr. CUMMINGS, each for 20 minutes.

After debate,

The question being put, viva voce, Will the House suspend the rules and pass said bill, as amended?

Mr.

The SPEAKER pro tempore, GOODLATTE, announced that twothirds of the Members present had voted in the affirmative.

So, two-thirds of the Members present having voted in favor thereof, the rules were suspended and said bill, as amended, was passed.

A motion to reconsider the vote whereby the rules were suspended and said bill, as amended, was passed was, by unanimous consent, laid on the table.

Ordered, That the Clerk request the concurrence of the Senate in said bill. 1119.16 RECESS 3:39 P.M.

1119.18 UNFINISHED BUSINESS

APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL

The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. BARRETT of Nebraska, pursuant to clause 8, rule XX, announced the unfinished business to be the question on agreeing to the Chair's approval of the Journal of Thursday, October 21, 1999. The question being put, viva voce, Will the House agree to the Chair's approval of said Journal?

The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. BARRETT of of Nebraska, announced that the yeas had it.

Mr. REYNOLDS objected to the vote on the ground that a quorum was not present and not voting.

A quorum not being present,

The roll was called under clause 6, rule XX, and the call was taken by electronic device.