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Tuesday news …&CSPAN.org live-stream


Today, we will all be a part of history.  It will be history that we all can honestly be proud of… if you believe in moving into the 21st Century, believe in health care for all, if you believe it’s a right not a privilege that the overhaul is long overdue, will help most if not all of us and is not as people are portraying this, it’s a bill for the poor.  I don’t believe that parents with kids in college would say they are poor and now days most families have 2 or more in college at the same time.  The first year of kids being away from home can be full of illnesses; why? because they don’t sleep eat or drink enough water.  It can be four years of illness or not.  I say that because i remember what it was like myself.  We all know college is not cheap so those who say HCR is only for the poor are  just wrong. This Bill will benefit everyone …  and more… get informed

As a woman, you don’t have to be poor to benefit … can i just say that again, women will NOT be discriminated against anymore. I repeat this because when i had my child, being pregnant was considered a “condition,” so, any woman who has experienced this in the past should feel a little envy but proud that women from now on will no longer have issues; bart stupak and the pro-lifers don’t understand that every part of a woman’s health is subject to being penalized and that includes abortion, which, is not a choice but a situation that is always possible and is apart of healthcare. It’s bad enough that among other rediculous laws that need to be voted on The Hyde law must be voted on every year; here’s hoping people who truly want smaller government will also stop trying to control women

.   Please be near a tv, computer … cspan.org live-stream to see President Obama sign this historic Bill at 11:15AM ET today. Today, is a day to celebrate but we need to move swiftly forward to deal with education, energy, more jobs, immigration and more.

Other News …

Of all the gushy things that fans of Julianna Smoot have to say about the Obamas’ new social secretary,who started work on Monday, the most telling may be that she could make even “the ask” seem fun.

The President will travel to Iowa on Thursday to give speech on healthcare reform

ACORN disbands due to lack of funds

Ben Afflack launches Aid Group for Eastern Congo

UN states more people die from unsafe water supplies than from all forms of violence

Judge orders Gitmo detainee mentioned in the 9/11 commission report released

Senate Dems pass a bill that will speed up the modernization to advance improvements to Air Traffic Control Systems

Dems will advance financial reform through a re-write without Republicans

AG Mckenna will join the lawsuit of others stating HCR is unconstitutional, stating he does not need our gov okay …

and What’s on CSPAN.org …

watch Pres. Obama Bill Signing

watch House Finance: From Earlier

watch Pres. Obama Remarks on Health Care

President signs health bill, Senate debates Reconciliation

This morning, Pres. Obama will sign the health care bill and speak about the legislation. Later today, the Senate will begin debate on the reconciliation bill. Included in the final revisions on health care is an overhaul of federal student loan programs.

House Cmte examines the Future of Housing Finance

The House Financial Services Cmte. holds a hearing focusing on entities that support the mortgage market, which include the Federal Housing Administration, Ginnie Mae, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Federal Home Loan Banks and other private lenders. Chairman Barney Frank (D-MA) welcomes Treasury Sec. Timothy Geithner, as well community advocates, academia and industry representatives to present their ideas.

Student Q&A With Education Secretary Arne Duncan

This morning, Education Sec. Arne Duncan participates in a discussion on U.S. education policy with students from the CloseUp Foundation. During this special segment of the Washington Journal, Sec. Duncan will also answer questions on the Obama Administration’s priorities for K-12 & higher education and the future of the No Child Left Behind Act.

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Think Progress …


UNDER THE RADAR

RADICAL RIGHT  — GOP LAWMAKERS DEFEND TEA PARTY PROTESTERS’ RACIAL, HOMOPHOBIC SLURS: Tea party activists protesting health care reform on Capitol Hill this weekend   hurled racist and homophobic slurs at members of Congress who planned on voting for the measure. Protesters chanted “the N-word, 15 times” at Rep. John Lewis (D-GA), a hero of the civil rights movement, and his colleague Rep. Andre Carson (D-IN). Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO) was spit on, and someone yelled f—-t at openly-gay Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) as he walked through the Capitol complex on Saturday. Leaders of the Republican Party spent Sunday distancing themselves from from the outbursts. “Nobody condones that at all. There were 30,000 people here in Washington yesterday. And, yes, there were some very awful things said,” stated Rep. Eric Cantor (R-VA) on ABC. But some Republican members of Congress defended the protesters’ behavior. Rep. Devin Nunes (R-CA) said Sunday that the remarks were understandable in light of “totalitarian tactics” used by Democrats that cause people to “begin to act crazy.” Rep. Steve King (R-IA), who was the sole dissenting vote against recognizing the use of slave labor in the construction of the U.S. Capitol, implied that the homophobic and racial slurs were “no big deal.” “I just don’t think it’s anything,” King said, adding that focusing on the incidents obscures “something that is determined to undermine the people.” King also claimed that he faced the same discrimination as the African-American and openly gay lawmakers. “There are a lot of places in this country that I couldn’t walk through,” King told Roll Call. “I wouldn’t live to get to the other end of it.”

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The House and Senate in action …


The Senate will convene at 2:00pmET

and will proceed to a period of morning business until 3:00pm with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each, with the time equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees.

At 3:00pm, the Senate will resume consideration of HR1586, FAA Reauthorization, with the time until 4:30pm for debate only and equally divided and controlled between Senators Rockefeller and Hutchison, or their designees.

At 4:30pm, the Ensign amendment #3476 (slot usage/perimeter) will be called up and modified with the changes at the desk. Debate between 4:30pm and 5:30pm will be equally divided and controlled between Senators Warner and Kyl or their designees.

At 5:30pm, the Senate will proceed to vote in relation to the Ensign amendment #3476. The amendment will be subject to a 60 vote threshold. Under a unanimous consent agreement it is in order for the amendment to be withdrawn prior to a vote.

Upon disposition of the Ensign amendment, the McCain amendment #3527 (Next Generation) will be withdrawn. If the McCain amendment #3528 (Grand Canyon) is not disposed of, the Senate would then proceed to vote in relation to the amendment.

At that point, a Managers’ amendment, cleared by the Leaders and Managers, would be in order and considered agreed to. The substitute amendment, as amended, would then be agreed to. The Senate will then proceed to vote on HR1586, as amended.

The 5:30pm votes would be in relation to the following items:

– Ensign amendment #3476 (slot usage/perimeter) (subject to a 60 vote threshold if it is not withdrawn);
– Passage of HR1586, as amended (FAA Reauthorization)

The title amendment will be agreed to upon passage of the bill.

the McCain amendment #3528 (Grand Canyon) was withdrawn.

Votes:
61: Passage of HR1586, FAA Reauthorization;
Passed: 93-0

Unanimous Consent:
Adopted S. Res.463,a resolution recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Norwruz, expressing appreciation to Iranian-Americans for their contributions to society.

Adopted S.Res.464, a resolution recognizing the 189th anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating Greek and American democracy.

Senator Harry Reid said, “I commend Speaker Pelosi and her team for leading passage of this common sense legislation that puts Americans back in control of their own health care, lowers skyrocketing costs, reduces the deficit, protects seniors and curbs insurance company abuses.  She and her colleagues in the House understand that this was never about politics; it has always been about people who are struggling every day to keep their families healthy without going broke.  This is about the scores of people we hear from every day who need greater security and stability in their health care.


The House will convene at 12:30pmET


CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 22, 2010
111TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

7:24 P.M. –
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

7:23 P.M. –
Mr. Poe of TX requested that Mr. McCotter be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on March 24. Mr. Poe of TX requested that Mr. McCotter be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on March 23.

7:19 P.M. –
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

H.R. 4667:

to increase, effective as of December 1, 2010, the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other purposes

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 – 0 (Roll no. 171).

7:09 P.M. –
Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 4810:

to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the services provided for homeless veterans under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs

7:04 P.M. –
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 – 0 (Roll no. 170).

6:35 P.M. –
Considered as unfinished business.

6:34 P.M. –
UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed. Mr. Hastings (FL) filed reports from the Committee on Rules, H. Res. 1204 and H. Res. 1205.

6:33 P.M. –
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 22.

3:15 P.M. –
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.

H.R. 4592:

to provide for the establishment of a pilot program to encourage the employment of veterans in energy-related positions

3:14 P.M. –
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Filner objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.

3:04 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4592. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H.R. 4667:

to increase, effective as of December 1, 2010, the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other purposes

3:03 P.M. –
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

2:58 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4667. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H.R. 3976:

to extend certain expiring provisions providing enhanced protections for servicemembers relating to mortgages and mortgage foreclosure

2:57 P.M. –
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Filner objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.

2:52 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3976. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H.J. Res. 80:
recognizing and honoring the Blinded Veterans Association on its 65th anniversary of representing blinded veterans and their families

2:42 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.J. Res. 80. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution.

H.R. 1879:

to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for employment and reemployment rights for certain individuals ordered to full-time National Guard duty

2:41 P.M. –
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Filner objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.

2:34 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1879. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H.R. 4810:

to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the services provided for homeless veterans under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs

2:33 P.M. –
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

2:15 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4810. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

2:14 P.M. –
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. today.

2:02 P.M. –
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mrs. Halvorson to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.

2:01 P.M. –
Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.

2:00 P.M. –
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 22.

12:41 P.M. –
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.

12:31 P.M. –
MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business. The Speaker designated the Honorable Ann Kirkpatrick to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

12:30 P.M. –
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
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Repower America …


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What’s going on in the Senate and House …


THE SENATE Calendar for 3/16/2010

The Senate will resume consideration of H.R.1586, the vehicle for the FAA reauthorization bill. Roll call votes in relation to the FAA bill are expected to occur Tuesday afternoon, the following amendments to HR1586 are pending …

– Rockefeller #3452 (Substitute)
– Sessions #3453, as modified (Discretionary Spending)
– Lieberman #3456 (DC School Scholarships)
– Vitter #3458 (Coastal Impact Assistance program)

– DeMint #3454 (Earmark moratorium)

– Feingold #3470 (Rescission of unused transportation earmarks)
– McCain #3472 (bike paths)
– McCain #3475 (ban on congressionally directed funding during deficit years)
– McCain #3527 (Next Generation)
– McCain #3528 (Grand Canyon)

Votes:
50: Motion to Table the DeMint #3454 (earmark moratorium);
Tabled: 68-29Fifteen Republican senators joined almost all Democrats in voting down Sen. Jim DeMint’s (R-SC) amendment that would have established “an earmark moratorium for fiscal years 2010 and 2011.” The 68-29 vote rejected a two-year moratorium on spending provisions that include members’ pet projects.

51: Feingold #3470, as modified (Rescission of unused DoT funds);
Agreed To: 87-11

52: Vitter Motion to Waive Vitter #2458, as modified (Coastal Impact);
Not Waived: 41-57

53: Now Voting on Lieberman #3456 (DC Scholarship Program)
Not Agreed To: 42-55
Not Agreed To:

By Unanimous Consent:
Adopted H.Con.Res.249, a concurrent resolution commemorating the 45th anniversary of Blody Sunday and the role that it played in ensuring the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965

Adopted S.Res.456, a resolution congraulation gRadford University on teh 100th anniversary of the university

Passed S.1782, Federal Judiciary Adminsitration Improvements Act (with a Whitehouse substitute amendment)

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THE HOUSE Calendar for  3/16/2010


Suspensions (12 Bills)

1.       H.Res. 311 – Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the goals and ideals of Red Cross Month (Rep. Watson – Foreign Affairs)

2.       H.Res. 605 – Recognizing the continued persecution of Falun Gong practitioners in China on the 10th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party campaign to suppress the Falun Gong spiritual movement and calling for an immediate end to the campaign to persecute, intimidate, imprison, and torture Falun Gong practitioners (Rep. Ros-Lehtinen – Foreign Affairs)

3.       H.Res. 1128 – Thanking Vancouver for hosting the world during the 2010 Winter Olympics and honoring the athletes from Team USA (Rep. Davis (CA) – Foreign Affairs)

4.       H.R. 4252 – Inland Empire Perchlorate Ground Water Plume Assessment Act of 2009 (Rep. Baca – Natural Resources)

5.       H.R. 2788 – Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial Act (Rep. Calvert – Natural Resources)

6.       H.R. 4003 – Hudson River Valley Special Resource Study Act (Rep. Hinchey – Natural Resources)

7.       H.R. 3671 – Upper Mississippi River Basin Protection Act (Rep. Kind – Natural Resources)

8.       H.R. 1769 – Alpine Lakes Wilderness Additions and Pratt and Middle Fork Snoqualmie Rivers Protection Act (Rep. Reichert – Natural Resources)

9.       H.R. 4395 – To revise the boundaries of the Gettysburg National Military Park to include the Gettysburg Train Station (Rep. Platts – Natural Resources)

10.    H.Res. 1089 – Recognizing the 150th anniversary of Augustana College (Rep. Hare – Education and Labor)

11.    H.Res. 1167 – Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the goals and ideals of Professional Social Work Month and World Social Work Day (Rep. Shea-Porter – Education and Labor)

12.    H.Res. __ – Congratulating the 2009-2010 University of Maryland Men’s Basketball Team on an outstanding season (Rep. Hoyer – Education and Labor)

Postponed Suspension Vote (1 Bill):

1.       H.R. 4628 – To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 216 Westwood Avenue in Westwood, New Jersey, as the “Sergeant Christopher R. Hrbek Post Office Building” (Rep. Garrett – Oversight and Government Reform)

* Conference Reports may be brought up at any time.

* Motions to go to Conference should they become available.

* Possible Motions to Instruct Conferees.

time line of House action below …

6:12 P.M. –

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
6:11 P.M. –
Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to address the House on March 23: Mr. Jones for 5 min, and Mr. Moran of KS for 5 min. Mr. Poe of TX requested that Mr. Souder be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on March 19. Mr. Poe of TX requested that Mr. Souder be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on March 18.

Mr. Poe of TX requested that Mr. Souder be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on March 17.

H. Res. 1184:

congratulating the 2009-2010 University of Maryland Men’s Basketball Team, Greivis Vasquez, and Coach Gary Williams on an outstanding season

6:09 P.M. –
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
5:53 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1184. Considered under suspension of the rules. Ms. Shea-Porter moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H. Res. 1167:

expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the goals and ideals of Professional Social Work Month and World Social Work Day

5:52 P.M. –
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
5:47 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1167. Considered under suspension of the rules. Ms. Shea-Porter moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H. Res. 1089:

recognizing the 150th anniversary of Augustana College

5:46 P.M. –
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
5:40 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1089. Considered under suspension of the rules. Ms. Shea-Porter moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

5:39 P.M. –
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.

H. Res. 1128:

thanking Vancouver for hosting the world during the 2010 Winter Olympics and honoring the athletes from Team USA

5:37 P.M. –
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 – 0 (Roll no. 119).
5:31 P.M. –
Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 605:

recognizing the continued persecution of Falun Gong practitioners in China on the 10th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party campaign to suppress the Falun Gong spiritual movement and calling for an immediate end to the campaign to persecute, intimidate, imprison, and torture Falun Gong practitioners

5:30 P.M. –
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 – 1 (Roll no. 118).

5:23 P.M. –
Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 311:

expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the goals and ideals of Red Cross Month

5:22 P.M. –
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 – 0 (Roll no. 117).
5:14 P.M. –
Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 4628:

to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 216 Westwood Avenue in Westwood, New Jersey, as the “Sergeant Christopher R. Hrbek Post Office Building”

5:13 P.M. –
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 – 0 (Roll no. 116).
4:45 P.M. –
Considered as unfinished business.
4:44 P.M. –
UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

H. Res. 1128:

thanking Vancouver for hosting the world during the 2010 Winter Olympics and honoring the athletes from Team USA

4:43 P.M. –
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
4:21 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1128. Considered under suspension of the rules. Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H. Res. 605:

recognizing the continued persecution of Falun Gong practitioners in China on the 10th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party campaign to suppress the Falun Gong spiritual movement and calling for an immediate end to the campaign to persecute, intimidate, imprison, and torture Falun Gong practitioners

4:20 P.M. –
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
4:07 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 605. Considered under suspension of the rules. Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

H. Res. 311:

expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the goals and ideals of Red Cross Month

4:06 P.M. –
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
3:55 P.M. –DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 311.
Considered under suspension of the rules–Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

3:49 P.M. –
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced. 3:46 P.M. –
NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION – Mr. Flake notified the House of his intent to rise to a question of the privileges of the House and to offer a resolution. Mr. Flake was recognized to notice the form of his proposed resolution.

12:02 P.M. -ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches regarding health care. The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 53.