The House later this week will debate a series of spending bills that would allocate billions of dollars to such weighty endeavors as homeland security, military construction, water and energy matters.

But every good headliner needs an opening act, so the people's chamber scheduled a series of lightweight votes Monday that will garner few, if any "nays" (that is, if anyone other than the bills' sponsors even bother showing up to vote). Bills on the House docket today include:

-- House Resolution 395. Supporting the ideals and values of the Olympic movement

-- H.R. 354. To recognize the year 2007 as the official 50th anniversary celebration of the beginnings of marinas, power production, recreation and boating on Lake Sidney Lanier, Georgia

-- H.R. 2356. To amend title 4, United States Code, to encourage the display of the flag of the United States on Father's Day

-- H.R. 431. Recognizing the 40th anniversary of Loving vs. Virginia legalizing interracial marriage within the United States

-- H.R. 295. Recognizing the strong alliance between the Republic of Korea and the United States and expressing appreciation to the Republic of Korea for its efforts in the global war against terrorism

-- H.R. 418. Recognizing and welcoming the delegation of presidents, prime ministers, and foreign ministers from the Caribbean to Washington, and commending the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) for holding the Conference on the Caribbean.

-- Sean Lengell, Capitol Hill correspondent, The Washington Times