CONSTITUTION—U.S.
Addresses
Constitution Day: William B. Allen, 26507 [28SE]
Constitutional Amendment To Balance the Budget: Clifford E. Sanders, 443 [28JA]
Great Experiment Begins—The First Federal Congress in Action: Raymond W. Smock, 288-290 [27JA]
Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government: Charles J. Haughey, 9679-9682 [2MY]
Not Finished Yet: Joan Challinor, 5960 [30MR]
We Confront, at this Very Moment, the Greatest Constitutional Crisis Since the Civil War: Senator Moynihan, 20162-20164 [3AU]
Amendments
Coins and coinage: modernize designs with one side having bicentennial of Constitution theme (S. 1776), 8522 [22AP]
Election campaigns: amendment on contributions and expenditures (S.J. Res. 282), 7133, 7135, 7136, 7162 [18AP]
Members of Congress: participation in ceremonies marking the implementation of the Constitution (H. Con. Res. 115), 30671, 30904 [14OC]
Analyses
Constitutionality of Prohibition on Contingent Fee Contracts Relative to Lobbying Representations Before Congress: Library of Congress, 21920 [11AU]
Executive Branch Powers and Duties, 2049-2053 [23FE]
Articles and editorials
Anti-Semitism and American History, 24471 [20SE]
Congress, as Well as Courts, Must Make Constitutional Law, 28979 [6OC], 31151 [14OC]
Constitution Signer's Descendant Celebrates Document, History, Life, 579 [2FE]
Corporations Are Not Persons, 9909 [4MY]
Democracy or Plutocracy—The Case for a Constitutional Amendment To Overturn Buckley v. Valeo, 7130-7133 [18AP]
Foreign Affairs and the Constitution, 3353-3357 [4MR]
Gompers Wins National Test—Team Bests 1,000 Others in Knowledge of Constitution, 15894 [23JN]
Maryland Ratifies a Constitution, 9406 [28AP]
Pilgrims—Planting the Constitutional Seeds, 9179 [27AP]
Reagan Already Has Line-Item Veto, 8726 [26AP]
Threat to Liberty—Bush Attacks the Constitution, 26778 [29SE]
With Liberty and Justice for All?, 29861 [11OC]
Bills and resolutions
Budget: Government spending priorities reflective of the founding principles of the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 308)
Courts: constitutional procedures for imposition of capital punishment for Federal offenses (see S. 2863)
———judicial discipline (see H.R. 4393)
Election campaigns: amendment on contributions and expenditures (see S.J. Res. 282)
FBI: conduct in relation to constitutional rights (see H.R. 5369)
Indians: recognize the contribution of the Iroquois Confederacy of Nations to the development of the Constitution (see H. Con. Res. 331)
Members of Congress: amendment on commencement of the terms of office (see S.J. Res. 389)
Preborn: persons entitled to guarantees contained in certain amendments (see H.J. Res. 529)
President and Vice President: amendment relative to commencement of the terms of office (see S.J. Res. 389)
Voluntary School Prayer Act: enact (see S. 2001)
Books
``Federalists Papers'': James Madison, 4248 [17MR]
Cloture motions
Election campaigns: amendment on contributions and expenditures (S.J. Res. 282), 7643 [20AP], 8345 [21AP], 8458 [22AP]
Court decisions
Buckley v. Valeo, 8457 [22AP]
Exclusionary rule (sundry), 30749 [14OC]
Increase in habeas corpus filings (sundry), 30751 [14OC]
Documents
Constitution, 2094 [23FE], 8475 [22AP]
Constitution—Treaty Analysis and Interpretation, 12330-12332 [25MY]
Findings of the Thirteen Annual Session of Convention II, 4159 [16MR]
Regulation of Commerce, 8710 [26AP]
Rules of Congress, 2041, 2078 [23FE]
Essays
Bicentennial of the Constitution: Karen Conway, 15799 [23JN]
———Ricardo Torres, 15799 [23JN]
———Robert Lustberg, 15799 [23JN]
Bill of Rights—America's Legacy of Freedom: Stephen Novak, 16076 [27JN]
Bill of Rights—An American Stronghold: Mike Marcinkowski, 10388 [10MY]
Constitution—The Strength of the U.S. for Over 200 Years: Julieta Morales, 10387 [10MY]
Proper Role of the States—A Middle Ground Allowing Limited Federal Protection of Individual Rights and Yet Preserving the Intent of the Founding Fathers: Lisa Broderick, 25622-25627 [27SE]
Letters
Constitutionality of section 711 of H.R. 3100, International Security and Development Cooperation Act: Library of Congress, 2546 [25FE]
Ethics in Government: Archibald Cox, 7234 [19AP]
U.S.-Canada Free Trade Agreement: Jeanne Jagelski and Kenneth R. Thomas, Library of Congress, 16089 [28JN]
Lists
Bicentennial of the Constitution essay contest winners: Association of American Chambers of Commerce in Latin America, 15799 [23JN]
Sponsors of Tournament of Roses Parade's We the People float, 2565 [25FE]
Memorials of legislature
Florida, 16518 [29JN]
New Mexico, 3709 [14MR], 4572 [21MR]
West Virginia, 8752 [26AP]
Papers
Congress, the Constitution and the Appellate Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court—The Letter and the Spirit of the Exceptions Clause, 19735-19743 [1AU]
Let the People Vote—Ratification of Constitutional Amendments by Convention, 10159-10163 [9MY]
Limiting Federal Court Jurisdiction—The Constitutional Basis for the Proposals in Congress Today, 19745-19747 [1AU]
Petitions
Constitutional rights: Steve Wool, Baltimore, MD, 1445 [16FE]
Reading
Bill of Rights: Representative Williams, 32727 [21OC]
Remarks in House
Allen, William B.: Constitution Day speech, 26507 [28SE]
Bicentennial Competition on the Constitution and Bill of Rights: South Carolina State winners, Stall High School, Charleston, SC, 3564 [8MR]
Bicentennial observance, 288, 310 [27JA], 578 [2FE], 1332 [9FE], 5960 [30MR], 15419, 15420 [21JN]
———(H.R. 1939), 23019, 23020 [8SE]
Broward County, FL: bicentennial commission, 3698 [10MR]
Coins and coinage: modernize designs with one side having bicentennial of Constitution theme (S. 1776), 9992 [5MY]
———modernize U.S. circulating coin designs (H.R. 3314), 25038 [22SE], 25811 [27SE], 26510 [28SE]
Constitution and Bill of Rights: bicentennial celebration of ratification, 24137 [15SE]
Convention II: educational conference for youths, 4159 [16MR]
Courts: removal of judges (H.J. Res. 364), 6232 [31MR], 6995 [14AP]
Dept. of the Interior: continuing interpretation of the Constitution in appropriate units of national parks (H.R. 1939), 23019, 23020 [8SE]
East Brunswick, NJ: tribute to students, 10566 [11MY]
Electoral vote: changing the date for counting (H.J. Res. 677), 32180 [20OC]
FBI: conduct in relation to constitutional rights (H.R. 5369), 25363 [26SE]
Freedom of Information Day: designate (S.J. Res. 126), 3859 [15MR]
Government: future role of Constitution, 3568 [8MR]
House of Representatives: limit number of terms for Members (H.J. Res. 15), 9920 [4MY]
Indians: recognize the contribution of the Iroquois Confederacy of Nations to the development of the Constitution (H. Con. Res. 331), 27948 [3OC]
Libraries: touring bicentennial exhibit, 11781 [19MY]
Maryland: anniversary of ratification, 9237 [28AP], 16660 [6JY]
Members of Congress: participation in ceremonies in April, 1989, in New York, NY, marking the implementation of the Constitution (H. Con. Res. 115), 27859 [3OC], 31835 [21OC]
———participation in ceremonies marking the implementation of the Constitution (H. Con. Res. 115), concurring in Senate amendment, 31835 [19OC]
National Bicentennial Competition on the Constitution: participation by students of 22d Congressional District of New York, 1331 [9FE]
New York: bicentennial of ratification, 17828 [12JY]
Pledge of Allegiance: attempts to force recitation, 29861 [11OC]
———include oath, 682 [2FE]
Preborn: persons entitled to guarantees contained in certain amendments (H.J. Res. 529), 6261 [31MR]
Presidential Transitions Effectiveness Act (H.R. 3932): enact, 1330 [9FE]
San Diego, CA: tribute to Gompers Secondary School for winning test on knowledge of the Constitution, 15894 [23JN]
Senate: limit number of terms for Members (H.J. Res. 15), 9920 [4MY]
South Carolina: bicentennial of Constitution ratification, 12470 [25MY]
Tournament of Roses Parade: We the People float, 2565 [25FE]
Remarks in Senate
Association of American Chambers of Commerce in Latin America: Constitution bicentennial essay contest, 15798 [23JN]
Bicentennial: observance, 4348 [17MR], 9406 [28AP]
Bicentennial minute: February 26, 1954—Senate Rejects Bricker Amendment, 2629 [26FE]
Coins and coinage: modernize designs with one side having bicentennial of Constitution theme (S. 1776), 8523 [22AP], 23764 [14SE]
Commission on the Bicentennial of the Constitution: budget, 18747 [26JY]
Constitutional conventions: ratification of amendments by convention, 10158 [9MY]
Courts: constitutional procedures for imposition of capital punishment for certain Federal offenses (S. 2863), 28362 [5OC]
Dept. of the Interior: continuing interpretation of the Constitution in appropriate units of national parks (H.R. 1939), 21209 [9AU]
Election campaigns: amendment on contributions and expenditures (S.J. Res. 282), 5497 [29MR], 7105-7140 [18AP], 7643 [20AP], 8323-8350 [21AP], 8454-8460 [22AP]
———amendment on contributions and expenditures (S.J. Res. 282), cloture, 8345 [21AP], 8458 [22AP]
———amendment on contributions and expenditures (S.J. Res. 282), unanimous-consent agreement, 8332 [21AP]
Executive privilege (Government information): clarify provisions, 21232 [9AU]
Indians: recognize the contribution of the Iroquois Confederacy of Nations to the development of the Constitution (H. Con. Res. 331), 32463 [21OC]
Members of Congress: amendment relative to commencement of the terms of office (S.J. Res. 389), 27041, 27042 [30SE]
———participation in ceremonies marking the implementation of the Constitution (H. Con. Res. 115), 30671 [14OC]
New Hampshire: bicentennial of Constitution ratification, 15395 [21JN]
President and Vice President: amendment relative to commencement of the terms of office (S.J. Res. 389), 27041, 27042 [30SE]
South Carolina: bicentennial of Constitution ratification, 12008 [23MY]
Supreme Court: independent counsel, 16357 [29JN]
U.S. Capitol Historical Society: 1988 medal commemorating ratification of the Constitution, 14859 [16JN]
Voluntary School Prayer Act: enact (S. 2001), 12-14 [25JA], 95 [26JA], 19730-19748 [1AU]
War Powers Act: future of emergency powers, 32615-32620 [21OC]
Reports
Commission on the Bicentennial of the U.S. Constitution: Warren E. Burger, 278 [27JA]
Federal Election Campaign Act: Committee on Presidential Campaign Activities (Senate, Select), 2088, 2181-2200 [23FE]
Reports filed
Coin Modernization With Bicentennial of Constitution Theme: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (S. 1776) (S. Rept. 100-396), 15805 [23JN]
Constitution Interpretation in Appropriate Units of National Parks: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (H.R. 1939) (S. Rept. 100-450), 20708 [5AU]
Iroquois Confederacy of Nations' Contribution to the Development of the Constitution: Committee on Indian Affairs (Select) (S. Con. Res. 76) (S. Rept. 100-565), 27033 [30SE]
———Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs (H. Con. Res. 331) (H. Rept. 100-1031), 27984 [3OC]
Resolutions by organizations
Bicentennial: Catoosa County, GA, Commission, 1332 [9FE]
Resolutions for consideration of
Modification of House rule on question of constitutional privileges and prerogatives, 20281 [3AU]
Statements
Conduct of Wars: James Madison, 3503 [7MR]
Constitutional Rights: President Reagan, 107 [26JA]
Preborn Persons' Rights: John Bingham, 6261 [31MR]
Price of Democratic Survival in a Totalitarian World: J. William Fulbright, 32616 [21OC]
Violation of the Constitution: Senator Boren, 3905 [15MR]
Studies
Findings and Recommendations of the Campaign Finance Study Group: Harvard University's Institute of Politics, 8341-8344 [21AP]
Summaries
Legal Arguments on Implications of Biden Condition to Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty, 12291-12295 [25MY]
Testimonies
Constitution Interpretation: Anthony M. Kennedy, 706, 707, 713, 715, 720, 723, 725, 726, 728, 732, 735 [3FE]
———Robert H. Bork, 725 [3FE]
Redesign of U.S. Coinage: Donna Pope, 9992 [5MY]
———Representative Rangel, 8657 [25AP]
Role of Supreme Court in Preserving Civil Liberties: Barbara Jordan, 723 [3FE]
War Powers Act: Representative Fascell, 18486 [14JY]
Texts of
H. Con. Res. 115, Members of Congress' participation in ceremonies in April, 1989, in New York, NY, marking the implementation of the Constitution, 27859 [3OC]
H. Con. Res. 331, recognize the contribution of the Iroquois Confederacy of Nations to the development of the Constitution (H. Con. Res. 331), 27948 [3OC]
H.J. Res. 677, changing the date for counting of the electoral vote, 32180 [20OC]
H.R. 1939, Dept. of the Interior continuing interpretation of the Constitution in appropriate units of national parks, 21209 [9AU]
S. 1776, modernize designs with one side having bicentennial of Constitution theme, 23764 [14SE]
S. 2863, constitutional procedures for imposition of capital punishment for certain Federal offenses, 28362-28364 [5OC]
S. Con. Res. 76, acknowledging the contribution of the Iroquois Confederacy to the development of the Constitution and reaffirming the government-to-government relationship with Indian tribes, 29528 [7OC]
S.J. Res. 126, Freedom of Information Day, 3859 [15MR]
S.J. Res. 282, amend Constitution relative to contributions and expenditures affecting elections, 5497 [29MR]
S.J. Res. 389, amend relative to commencement of the terms of office of the President, Vice President, and Members of Congress, 27042 [30SE]