Sen. John Cornyn

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Bills Introduced 409

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A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003. [SJR-17]
Approves the renewal of certain import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S3449) on 05/26/2011

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A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing Congress to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States. [SJR-19]
Constitutional Amendment - Grants Congress the power to prohibit the physical desecration of the U.S. flag.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S3784) on 06/14/2011

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A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to balancing the budget. [SJR-23]
Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits outlays for a fiscal year (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year (except those derived from borrowing) unless Congress, by a two-thirds roll call vote of each chamber, authorizes a specific excess of outlays over receipts. Prohibits total outlays for any fiscal year from exceeding 18% of the gross domestic product (GDP) for the preceding calendar year unless Congress, by a two-thirds roll call vote of each chamber, authorizes a specific excess over such (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins Committee On The Judiciary Subcommittee On The Constitution, Civil Rights And Human Rights. Hearings Held. With Printed Hearing: S.hrg. 112-512. on 11/30/2011

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A joint resolution relating to the disapproval of the President's exercise of authority to increase the debt limit, as submitted under section 3101A of title 31, United States Code, on August 2, 2011. [SJR-25]
Disapproves of the President's exercise of authority to increase the debt limit.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley Motion To Proceed To Consideration Of Measure Made In Senate. (consideration: Cr S5466) on 09/08/2011

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A joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the mitigation by States of cross-border air pollution under the Clean Air Act. [SJR-27]
Disapproves the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on July 11, 2011, entitled "Federal Implementation Plans: Interstate Transport of Fine Particulate Matter and Ozone and Correction of SIP Approvals," relating to the mitigation by states of cross-border air pollution under the Clean Air Act.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. John Cornyn Motion To Proceed To Consideration Of Measure Made In Senate. (consideration: Cr S7310-7324, S7326) on 11/10/2011

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A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to balancing the budget. [SJR-3]
Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits outlays for a fiscal year (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year (except those derived from borrowing) unless Congress, by a two-thirds rollcall vote of each chamber, authorizes a specific excess of outlays over receipts. Prohibits total outlays for any fiscal year from exceeding 20% of the gross domestic product for the preceding calendar year unless Congress, by a two-thirds rollcall vote of each chamber, authorizes a specific excess over such 20%. (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 01/26/2011

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A joint resolution relating to the disapproval of the President's exercise of authority to increase the debt limit, as submitted under section 3101A of title 31, United States Code, on January 12, 2012 [SJR-34]
Disapproves of the President's exercise of authority to increase the debt limit.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley Introduced In The Senate. Read Twice. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 295 Pursuant To P.l. 112-25, Sec. 301(a)(2). (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S45) on 01/23/2012

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A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to representation election procedures. [SJR-36]
Disapproves and nullifies the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and published December 22, 2011, relating to representation election procedures.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins Motion To Proceed To Measure Considered In Senate. (consideration: Cr S2616-2627, S2634) on 04/24/2012

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A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rules submitted by the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service relating to the reporting requirements for interest that relates to the deposits maintained at United States offices of certain financial institutions and is paid to certain nonresident alien individuals. [SJR-40]
Disapproves and nullifies the rule submitted by the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) relating to the reporting requirements for interest that relates to deposits maintained at U.S. offices of certain financial institutions and that is paid to certain nonresident alien individuals.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Lee Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 05/15/2012

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A joint resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding the nuclear program of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran. [SJR-41]
Reaffirms that the U.S. government and the governments of other responsible countries have a vital interest in working together to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapons capability. Warns that time is limited to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapons capability. Urges economic and diplomatic pressure on Iran until it implements: (1) suspension of uranium enrichment-related and reprocessing activities and is in compliance with U.N. Security Council resolutions, (2) cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) concerning (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Received In The House. on 09/25/2012

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