S.979: A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to repeal the requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan by veterans' dependency and indemnity compensation, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Armed Services. on 04/16/2015
You have voted S.979: A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to repeal the requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan by veterans' dependency and indemnity compensation, and for other purposes..
SCR-2: A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force, in recognition of its superior service during World War II.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jon Tester
Mrs. Comstock Asked Unanimous Consent To Take From The Speaker's Table And Consider. on 01/12/2015
You have voted SCR-2: A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force, in recognition of its superior service during World War II..
A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. [SCR-4]
A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. Declares that Congress should not impose any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge relating to the public performance of sound recordings on a local radio station for broadcasting sound recordings over-the-air, or on any business for such public performance of sound recordings.
SCR-4: A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Referred To The Committee On Finance. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S1078-1079) on 02/24/2015
SCR-51: A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that those who served in the bays, harbors, and territorial seas of the Republic of Vietnam during the period beginning on January 9, 1962, and ending on May 7, 1975, should be presumed to have been exposed to the toxin Agent Orange and should be eligible for all related Federal benefits that come with such presumption under the Agent Orange Act of 1991.
Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley
Referred To The Committee On Veterans' Affairs. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S6043) on 09/22/2016
You have voted SCR-51: A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that those who served in the bays, harbors, and territorial seas of the Republic of Vietnam during the period beginning on January 9, 1962, and ending on May 7, 1975, should be presumed to have been exposed to the toxin Agent Orange and should be eligible for all related Federal benefits that come with such presumption under the Agent Orange Act of 1991..
SCR-7: A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the World War II members of the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders.
Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Schatz
Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 03/16/2015
You have voted SCR-7: A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the World War II members of the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders..
A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. [SJR-18]
A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting total outlays for a fiscal year from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year unless Congress authorizes the excess by a three-fifths roll call vote of each chamber. The prohibition excludes outlays for repayment of debt principal, receipts derived from borrowing, and receipts or outlays of the Social Security and Medicare trust funds. The resolution requires the President to
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SJR-18: A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
Sponsored by: Sen. Joe Manchin
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 07/09/2015
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections. [SJR-5]
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections. Authorizes Congress and the states to set reasonable limits on the raising and spending of money by candidates and others to influence elections. Grants Congress and the states the power to implement and enforce this amendment by appropriate legislation. Allows them to distinguish between natural persons and corporations or other artificial entities created by law, including by prohibiting such
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SJR-5: A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 01/21/2015
You have voted SJR-5: A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections..
SJR-7: A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the authority of Congress and the States to regulate corporations, limited liability companies, and other corporate entities established by the laws of any State, the United States, or any foreign state.
Sponsored by: Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 02/04/2015
You have voted SJR-7: A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the authority of Congress and the States to regulate corporations, limited liability companies, and other corporate entities established by the laws of any State, the United States, or any foreign state..
SR-125: A resolution designating the first week of April 2015 as "National Asbestos Awareness Week".
Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr 3/26/2015 S2088; Text As Passed Senate: Cr 3/26/2015 S2054) on 03/27/2015
SR-160: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States during Public Service Recognition Week.
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
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 S2580-2581) on 04/30/2015
You have voted SR-160: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States during Public Service Recognition Week..