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16 unusual facts about 108th United States Congress


Benjamin Franklin True Patriot Act

The bill was referred to subcommittees where it languished without action taken before the end of the 108th United States Congress.

Canadian Parliamentary Motion on Alexander Graham Bell

During the 108th Congress another almost identical resolution, SRes 223 was introduced in the United States Senate, but which was then sent to a committee where it died, unenacted.

David J. Schiappa

The Republicans took the majority in the 108th Congress at which time Mr. Schiappa became the Secretary for the Majority.

Equal Opportunity to Govern Amendment

Hearings were held on 5 October 2004, two months before the end of the second session of the 108th United States Congress, but no further action was taken.

Ken Lucas

He also had a lifetime American Conservative Union rating of 72, the highest of any Democrat in the 108th Congress.

Martin P. Paone

Mr. Paone also previously served as Secretary for the Minority for the 108th and 109th Congresses.

New Jersey's 3rd Congressional District

For the 108th and successive Congresses (based on redistricting following the 2000 Census), this congressional district contains all or portions of three counties and 52 municipalities in New Jersey.

New Jersey's 4th congressional district

For the 108th and successive Congresses (based on redistricting following the 2000 Census), the district contains all or portions of 4 counties and 40 municipalities.

New Jersey's 5th congressional district

For the 108th and successive Congresses (based on redistricting following the 2000 Census), the district contains all or portions of four counties and 84 municipalities.

Syria and weapons of mass destruction

Syria Accountability and Lebanese Sovereignty Restoration Act, a 2003 act of the 108th United States Congress which asserts that Syria’s acquisition of weapons of mass destruction threatens the security of the Middle East and the national security interests of the United States

United States congressional subcommittee

Republican Conference rules changes for the 108th Congress required subcommittee chairs of the Appropriations Committee to receive full conference approval.

United States House of Representatives election in the District of Columbia, 2002

The winner of the race was incumbent Eleanor Holmes Norton (D), who is now serving in the 108th Congress from January 4, 2003, until her term of office expires on January 3, 2005.

United States House of Representatives elections in New Hampshire, 2002

Representatives are elected for two-year terms; those elected served in the 108th Congress from January 2003 until January 2005.

United States HRes. 269 on Antonio Meucci

During the 108th Congress another resolution, SRes 223 was introduced in the United States Senate and died, unenacted.

United States Intelligence Community

The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs took a leading role in formulating the intelligence reform legislation in the 108th Congress.

United States Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies

It was formerly known as the Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, State, and the Judiciary during the 108th Congress (2003-2005), but responsibility for the State Department and the federal Judiciary are now handled by separate subcommittees.