A resolution supporting efforts to ensure that students have access to debt-free higher education. [SR-143]
[Student Loans ]
[Education ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Funding ]
A resolution supporting efforts to ensure that students have access to debt-free higher education. Expresses support for efforts to: ensure that all students have access to debt-free higher education upon graduation from public institutions of higher education; provide support to states to make increased investments in higher education that will result in lower tuition and costs for students; increase financial aid to help students afford attending college without taking on debt; encourage innovation by states and institutions of higher education
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SR-143: A resolution supporting efforts to ensure that students have access to debt-free higher education.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S2306) on 04/21/2015
A resolution recognizing the cultural and historic significance of the Cinco de Mayo holiday. [SR-158]
[Arts and Culture ]
[Human Rights ]
[International ]
A resolution recognizing the cultural and historic significance of the Cinco de Mayo holiday. Recognizes the historic struggle of the people of Mexico for independence and freedom, which Cinco de Mayo commemorates. Encourages the people of the United States to observe Cinco de Mayo with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
SR-158: A resolution recognizing the cultural and historic significance of the Cinco de Mayo holiday.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S2589; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S2579) on 04/30/2015
A resolution designating April 2015 as "Financial Literacy Month". [SR-161]
[Finance ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Education ]
A resolution designating April 2015 as "Financial Literacy Month". Designates April 2015 as Financial Literacy Month to raise public awareness about the importance of personal financial education in the United States and the serious consequences that may result from a lack of understanding about personal finances.
SR-161: A resolution designating April 2015 as "Financial Literacy Month".
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S2589; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S2581) on 04/30/2015
SR-182: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Defense laboratories have been, and continue to be, on the cutting edge of scientific and technological advancement and supporting the designation of May 14, 2015, as the "Department of Defense Laboratory Day".
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S3088; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S3071) on 05/19/2015
You have voted SR-182: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Defense laboratories have been, and continue to be, on the cutting edge of scientific and technological advancement and supporting the designation of May 14, 2015, as the "Department of Defense Laboratory Day"..
Stop Harming Our Kids Resolution of 2015 [SR-184]
[Healthcare ]
[Mental Health ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Human Rights ]
[Public Health ]
Stop Harming Our Kids Resolution of 2015 Expresses the sense of the Senate that conversion therapy directed at minors is discredited and ineffective, has no legitimate therapeutic purpose, and is dangerous and harmful. Defines "conversion therapy" as any practice by a licensed, certified, or registered mental health provider, health care provider, or counselor seeking or purporting to impose change of an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. Excludes from such definition counseling that does not seek to change sexual
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SR-184: Stop Harming Our Kids Resolution of 2015
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S3245-3246) on 05/21/2015
A resolution relative to the death of Edward W. Brooke, III, former United States Senator for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. [SR-19]
[Military ]
[Veterans ]
A resolution relative to the death of Edward W. Brooke, III, former United States Senator for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of Edward W. Brooke, III, former member of the U.S. Senate. Declares that when the Senate adjourns on January 6, 2015, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of Senator Brooke.
SR-19: A resolution relative to the death of Edward W. Brooke, III, former United States Senator for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S23; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S21-22) on 01/06/2015
You have voted SR-19: A resolution relative to the death of Edward W. Brooke, III, former United States Senator for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts..
SR-191: A resolution relative to the death of Joseph Robinette Biden, III.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S3728-3729; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S3683) on 06/03/2015
A resolution limiting certain uses of the filibuster in the Senate to improve the legislative process. [SR-20]
A resolution limiting certain uses of the filibuster in the Senate to improve the legislative process. Amends Rule XXII (Precedence of Motions) of the Standing Rules of the Senate to limit, with exceptions, consideration of a motion to proceed to the consideration of any debatable matter to not more than two hours, equally divided between, and controlled by, the Majority Leader and the Minority Leader or their designees. Considers cloture of debate to have been invoked upon affirmative vote on the question of closing debate by three-fifths of Senators
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SR-20: A resolution limiting certain uses of the filibuster in the Senate to improve the legislative process.
Sponsored by: Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Submitted In The Senate. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under Over, Under The Rule. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S23-24; Text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S22) on 01/06/2015
SR-200: A resolution wishing His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama a happy 80th birthday on July 6, 2015, and recognizing the outstanding contributions His Holiness has made to the promotion of nonviolence, human rights, interfaith dialogue, environmental awareness, and democracy.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Senate Committee On The Judiciary Discharged By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S4894) on 07/08/2015
You have voted SR-200: A resolution wishing His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama a happy 80th birthday on July 6, 2015, and recognizing the outstanding contributions His Holiness has made to the promotion of nonviolence, human rights, interfaith dialogue, environmental awareness, and democracy..
SR-212: A resolution condemning the attack on Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina, and expressing encouragement and prayers for all affected by this evil assault.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S4582-4583; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S4607) on 06/24/2015
You have voted SR-212: A resolution condemning the attack on Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina, and expressing encouragement and prayers for all affected by this evil assault..