Passing a joint bill with a vote of 59-3 and one abstention, the council resolved to combat homophobia in the wake of the incidents of vandalism in the Houses.

The resolution stated that the task force, led by Orr, should attempt to start discussion of sexual orientation during the freshman week program and should aim to ensure that acts of homophobic harassment are followed up with serious disciplinary action by the college whenever possible.

With a vote of 57-2 and one abstention, the council also resolved to endorse the anti-homophobia rally being organized by the Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Transgender and Supporters' Alliance (BGLTSA) for tomorrow, organize a town meeting to discuss homophobia, and to condemn outright the recent acts of vandalism.

A routine resolution passed in the meeting allocated money to the House Committees and First-Year Caucus to organize social events.

The council passed all four bills of the evening in less than 2 1/2 hours. President Noah Seton '00 congratulated the council for debating and voting on such a contentious issue so quickly.

Other council members also said they were satisfied with the resolutions.

"I hope this starts a new trend for the UC to take on political issues," Orr said. "We don't have to only organize Spring Fest."