File photo by talkradionews $700 billion bailout of the financial system is near. - House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said: "We have to get it committed to paper so we can formally agree." (28 Sep. 2008, 12:30 a.m).

The California Democrat, during her weekly press conference, noted that Jackson was "a great, great performer," but said it was not necessary to schedule a vote to pass a resolution. She stated that individual members could honor the late King of Pop on the House floor if they so choose. The House resolution was brought up by Texas Democratic Congresswoman Shelia Jackson Lee, who spoke publicly at Michael Jackson's memorial service on Tuesday. The wording of the proposed resolution stated: "Whereas Michael Jackson was not only an accomplished recording and performing artist, he was a noted humanitarian." Controversy has surrounded the media's extensive coverage of Jackson's death, with another member of Congress publicly blasting the late performer. New York Congressman Peter King (R) stated Monday that Michael Jackson was a "pervert," "pedophile," and "a child molester."