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29 unusual facts about 110th United States Congress


Adjournment sine die

Adjournment sine die—as in "The One Hundred Tenth Congress of the United States closed its second session today by adjourning sine die" - is an adjournment until the next session of Congress, there being two sessions to each numbered Congress—e.g., the 110th Congress met in 2007 (first session) and in 2008 (second session).

Appointment and confirmation to the Supreme Court of the United States

During the 110th Congress, the Democratic leadership of the Senate specifically blocked Republican President George W. Bush from making any recess appointments with the use of pro forma sessions.

Ballast water regulation in the United States

The 110th Congress considered ballast water discharge issues, specifically legislation to provide a uniform national approach for addressing aquatic nuisance species from ballast water under a program administered by the Coast Guard (S.

Braille flag

Congressman Todd Tiahrt of Kansas, along with 16 others, co-sponsored a bill asking the 110th Congress to place the Braille flag as a monument to Americas' blinded veterans, blind service members, and other blind Americans at the Arlington National Cemetery.

David J. Schiappa

When Democrats took control of the Senate for the 110th Congress, Mr. Schiappa was again selected to serve as Secretary for the Minority.

Decent Working Conditions and Fair Competition Act

In the 110th United States Congress (Jan 2007 to Jan 2009, both houses Democratic), the Senate bill was S. 367, and the House bills were HR 1910 and HR 1992.

Economic abuse

The Survivors’ Empowerment and Economic Security Act was introduced by the 110th United States Congress to the Senate (S. 1136) and House of Representatives (H.R. 2395) to allow for greater economic freedom for domestic violence victims by providing short-term emergency benefits where needed, guaranteeing employment leave and unemployment compensation, and prohibit insurance restriction or job discrimination to domestic violence victims.

Eddie Bernice Johnson

In 2007, Congresswoman Johnson was appointed by House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Jim Oberstar (D-MN) to serve as Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment during the 110th and 111th Congresses.

Efforts to impeach George W. Bush

He did not reintroduce a similar resolution for the 110th Congress.

Fuel Economy Reform Act

The Fuel Economy Reform Act was a bill (S. 3694 in the 109th United States Congress and S. 767 and S. 768 in the 110th United States Congress) sponsored by seven Democrats and four Republicans including Barack Obama and Richard Lugar.

Health record trust

Legislation was introduced in the 110th Congress to establish a regulatory framework for the establishment of health record trusts.

International Violence Against Women Act

The International Violence Against Women Act (I-VAWA) (S.2279, HR. 5927) was introduced by the 110th United States Congress to ensure that addressing violence against women is included in the nation's foreign policy, with best practices for preventing violence, protecting victims and prosecuting offenders.

Iraq War De-Escalation Act of 2007

The bill was referred to committee and failed to become law in the 110th Congress.

Lasers and aviation safety

Although passed by the House in May 2007, it was not acted on by the Senate before the end of the 110th Congress and never became law.

Martin P. Paone

In 1995 he became Secretary for the Minority by the Democratic Caucus, was elected Secretary for the Majority when the Democrats went into the Majority in June 2001 and again in 2007 at the start of the 110th Congress.

Nevada's 2nd congressional district election, 2006

Representatives are elected for two-year terms; the elected representative began serving in the 110th United States Congress from January 3, 2007, with a term running to January 3, 2009.

New Energy Reform Act of 2008

The New Energy Reform Act of 2008 was offered by a bipartisan group of Senators in the 110th United States Congress in response to the energy policy gridlock between Republicans and Democrats.

New Millennium Program

Funding for the program was eliminated from the FY2009 budget by the 110th United States Congress, effectively leading to its cancellation.

Office of Legal Counsel

His position became a point of political friction between the Republican President and the Democratic-controlled 110th Congress, with Democrats arguing that Bradbury was in the position illegally and Republicans arguing that Democrats were using his nomination to score political points.

Protect America Act of 2007

Senator Mitch McConnell introduced the act on August 1, 2007, during the 110th United States Congress.

Regulation of ship pollution in the United States

The 110th Congress (2007-2009) had been considering ballast water discharge issues, specifically legislation to provide a uniform national approach for addressing aquatic nuisance species from ballast water under a program administered by the Coast Guard.

Servicemember's Access to Justice Act

The bill was referred to committee and failed to become law in the 110th Congress.

Terrance W. Gainer

On November 14, 2006, Gainer was appointed by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) as the Sergeant-at-Arms of the U.S. Senate for the 110th United States Congress.

United States congressional subcommittee

New subcommittees on Homeland Security were created in 2003 to handle funding for the Department of Homeland Security, and underwent a joint reorganization during the 110th Congress to better coordinate annual appropriations between the House and Senate.

United States House of Representatives election in the District of Columbia, 2006

The winner of the race was incumbent Eleanor Holmes Norton (D), who is now serving in the 110th Congress from January 4, 2007, until her term of office expires on January 3, 2009.

United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota, 2006

Representatives are elected for two-year terms; those elected served in the 110th Congress from January 3, 2007 until January 3, 2009.

United States House of Representatives elections results, 2008

A special election to fill the seat for the remainder of the 110th Congress was held on November 15, 2008.

Virginia's 1st congressional district special election, 2007

After the death of Republican Congresswoman Jo Ann Davis on October 6, 2007, a special election was required to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the 110th United States Congress.

Windfall profits tax

At least nine bills that purported to tax windfall profits of crude oil producers were introduced in the 110th United States Congress during 2007-08 (HR 1500, HR 2372, HR 5800, HR 6000, S.1238, S.2761, S.2782, S.2991, S.3044) .