Parliament introduced and quickly passed a resolution stating that the Ainu had a "distinct language, religion and culture," setting aside the belief, long expressed by conservatives, that Japan is an ethnically homogeneous nation.
On Nov. 19, the board of the Javits operating corporation passed a resolution stating that the city's and state's current plans for the Javits center were "unacceptable," because they would result in a long delay.
Republican hawks got a slap in the face this week, as the House overwhelmingly passed a resolution stating that before President Obama sends any more troops to Iraq, he should consult Congress.
The current Congress could barely pass a resolution stating that two plus two equals four.After the ruling Texas Republicans said they would press ahead with a voter-ID law.
But in recent days, the United States, Canada and Mexico have urged the International Civil Aviation Organization, an influential United Nations body, to pass a resolution stating that countries "seeking to implement an emissions trading system that applies to other contracting states' aircraft operators" do so only "on the basis of mutual agreement".
If this solution is not acceptable to the Senate, perhaps it should allow — instead of a filibuster — a substantial minority of senators (44 or more) to delay a vote on a nominee until the next Senate (a new Senate takes office every other January), if they are able to pass a resolution stating their specific objections to the nominee.
In this sense, what good Marc Rich may have done, however great in measure, has been an unintended consequence of his desire and ability to make money.R. James Breiding ZurichTo sum it upSIR – You noted that Congress could barely pass a resolution stating that two plus two equals four ("Equality, debated", June 29th).
With both parties able to successfully filibuster at will, I would personally be surprised if the Senate could pass a resolution stating that the sky is blue in the next two years (much less anything even slightly more contentious).
When Kentucky expressed displeasure at how some Hoosiers helped runaways, the Indiana legislature passed a resolution that stated acts by Northerners to interfere with the capture of runaways was "unpatriotic and injurious to the stability of the Union".
It passed a resolution the same day, stating "that the life of Captain Asgill should be given as a compliment to the King of France".
The Senate limited the committee's scope, but despite that, members passed a resolution on Nov. 6 stating that Mr. DeLuca had violated the public trust and brought dishonor to the Senate.
