SR-227: A resolution condemning the attacks of July 16, 2015, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, honoring the members of the Armed Forces who lost their lives, and expressing support and prayers for all those affected.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S5429; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S5214) on 07/21/2015
You have voted SR-227: A resolution condemning the attacks of July 16, 2015, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, honoring the members of the Armed Forces who lost their lives, and expressing support and prayers for all those affected..
SR-231: A resolution honoring the memory and legacy of the two Louisiana citizens who lost their lives, recognizing the heroism of first responders and those on the scene, and condemning the attack of July 23, 2015, in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S5906-5907; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S5932) on 07/27/2015
You have voted SR-231: A resolution honoring the memory and legacy of the two Louisiana citizens who lost their lives, recognizing the heroism of first responders and those on the scene, and condemning the attack of July 23, 2015, in Lafayette, Louisiana..
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the "Laudato Si" encyclical of Pope Francis, and global climate change. [SR-244]
[Climate Change ]
[Energy ]
[Environmental ]
[Science ]
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the "Laudato Si" encyclical of Pope Francis, and global climate change. Declares that the Senate stands with Pope Francis and the scientific consensus that: human activity is the primary driver of climate change, present climate trends are unsustainable, and immediate action must be taken to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions in order to limit the deleterious effects of human-induced climate change.
SR-244: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the "Laudato Si" encyclical of Pope Francis, and global climate change.
Sponsored by: Sen. Bernard Sanders
Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S6402-6403) on 08/05/2015
You have voted SR-244: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the "Laudato Si" encyclical of Pope Francis, and global climate change..
A resolution commemorating 80 years since the creation of Social Security. [SR-246]
[Social Security ]
[Retirement ]
[Senior Citizens ]
A resolution commemorating 80 years since the creation of Social Security. Expresses the sense of the Senate that: Social Security earned benefits that are crucial to the economic security of our nation and must be preserved to ensure future generations of Americans are protected; with the strong support of the federal government, Social Security must continue to deliver guaranteed retirement and life insurance benefits for workers and their families, as well as serve as an indispensable safety net for the most vulnerable segments of American society;
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SR-246: A resolution commemorating 80 years since the creation of Social Security.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Referred To The Committee On Finance. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S6404-6405; Text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S6404) on 08/05/2015
A resolution commemorating 50 years since the creation of the Medicare and Medicaid Programs. [SR-25]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Healthcare ]
[Senior Citizens ]
[Social Security ]
[Disabilities ]
A resolution commemorating 50 years since the creation of the Medicare and Medicaid Programs. Expresses the sense of the Senate that: all efforts to improve Medicare and Medicaid under titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act must support and build upon President Johnson's vision "to assure the availability of and accessibility to the best health care to all Americans, regardless of age or geography or economic status"; Medicare should not be transformed into a voucher program, leaving seniors and people with disabilities vulnerable to higher
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SR-25: A resolution commemorating 50 years since the creation of the Medicare and Medicaid Programs.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Referred To The Committee On Finance. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S109-110; Text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S109) on 01/08/2015
A resolution relative to the death of Richard Schultz Schweiker, former United States Senator for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. [SR-250]
A resolution relative to the death of Richard Schultz Schweiker, former United States Senator for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable Richard Schultz Schweiker, former member of the United States Senate. Declares that when the Senate adjourns on September 9, 2015, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the former Senator.
SR-250: A resolution relative to the death of Richard Schultz Schweiker, former United States Senator for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S6540; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S6537-6538) on 09/09/2015
You have voted SR-250: A resolution relative to the death of Richard Schultz Schweiker, former United States Senator for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania..
SR-254: A resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions of Latinos to the United States.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S6660; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S6657) on 09/15/2015
You have voted SR-254: A resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions of Latinos to the United States..
SR-255: A resolution designating the week beginning September 14, 2015, as National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S6660; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S6657-6658) on 09/15/2015
SR-259: A resolution honoring the bravery and heroism of those who selflessly prevented a deadly terrorist attack and saved countless lives while aboard a passenger train bound from Amsterdam to Paris on August 21, 2015.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S6818; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S6817) on 09/17/2015
You have voted SR-259: A resolution honoring the bravery and heroism of those who selflessly prevented a deadly terrorist attack and saved countless lives while aboard a passenger train bound from Amsterdam to Paris on August 21, 2015..