A joint resolution amending title 36, United States Code, to designate June 19 as "Juneteenth Independence Day". [SJR-45]
Designates June 19 as an annual day of patriotic and national observance for Juneteenth Independence Day. (On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, with news that the Civil War had ended and that the enslaved African Americans were free.) Requests that the President issue a proclamation each year calling on state and local governments and the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies, programs, and activities.
SJR-45: A joint resolution amending title 36, United States Code, to designate June 19 as "Juneteenth Independence Day".
Sponsored by: Sen. Ron Wyden
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S4304) on 06/19/2012
SJR-46: 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 deposits maintained at United States offices of certain financial institutions and is paid to certain nonresident alien individuals.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Lee
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 06/28/2012
You have voted SJR-46: 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 deposits maintained at United States offices of certain financial institutions and is paid to certain nonresident alien individuals..
SJR-50: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Family Assistance of the Administration for Children and Families of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to waiver and expenditure authority under section 1115 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1315) with respect to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 09/11/2012
You have voted SJR-50: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Family Assistance of the Administration for Children and Families of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to waiver and expenditure authority under section 1115 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1315) with respect to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program..
SJR-6: A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to regulating the Internet and broadband industry practices.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Motion To Proceed To Measure Considered In Senate. (consideration: Cr S7324-7326) on 11/10/2011
You have voted SJR-6: A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to regulating the Internet and broadband industry practices..
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate relating to the March 11, 2011, earthquake and tsunami in Japan. [SR-101]
Mourns the loss of life from the earthquake and tsunami in Japan on March 11, 2011. Expresses the Senate's condolences to the victims' families and its sympathies to the survivors who are still suffering in the aftermath of this tragic natural disaster. Commends the government of Japan for its courageous and professional response to this natural disaster. Supports the efforts by the U.S. government, relief agencies, and private citizens to assist the government and people of Japan. Urges the United States and the international community to provide
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SR-101: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate relating to the March 11, 2011, earthquake and tsunami in Japan.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S1610-1611; Text Of Measure As Passed Senate: Cr S1610-1611; Text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S1607) on 03/14/2011
A resolution calling on the United Nations to rescind the Goldstone report, and for other purposes. [SR-138]
Calls on the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) members to reflect the author's repudiation of the Goldstone report's central findings, rescind the report, and reconsider further Council actions with respect to the report's findings. Urges United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon to work with United Nations (U.N.) member states to reform UNRHC so that it no longer unfairly, disproportionately, and falsely criticizes Israel. Requests Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon to do all in his power to redress the damage caused by the Goldstone report
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SR-138: A resolution calling on the United Nations to rescind the Goldstone report, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations Discharged By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S2554) on 04/14/2011
A resolution honoring the victims and heroes of the shooting on January 8, 2011 in Tucson, Arizona. [SR-14]
Condemns in the strongest possible terms the horrific attack that occurred at the "Congress on your Corner" event hosted by Representative Gabrielle Giffords in Tucson, Arizona, on January 8, 2011. Offers heartfelt condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of those killed in that attack. Expresses hope for the rapid and complete recovery of those wounded in the shooting. Honors the memory of Christina-Taylor Green, Dorothy Morris, John Roll, Phyllis Schneck, Dorwan Stoddard, and Gabriel Matthew Zimmerman. Applauds the bravery and
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SR-14: A resolution honoring the victims and heroes of the shooting on January 8, 2011 in Tucson, Arizona.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Measure Laid Before Senate By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S255-260) on 01/26/2011
SR-142: A resolution congratulating the Lady Aggies of Texas A&M University on winning the 2011 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Women's Basketball Championship.
Sponsored by: Sen. John Cornyn
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S2402; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S2402; Text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S2399) on 04/12/2011
You have voted SR-142: A resolution congratulating the Lady Aggies of Texas A&M University on winning the 2011 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Women's Basketball Championship..
SR-148: A resolution calling on the President to submit to Congress a detailed description of United States policy objectives in Libya, both during and after Muammar Qaddafi's rule, and a plan to achieve them, and to seek congressional authorization for the use of military force against Libya.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S2541-2542) on 04/14/2011
You have voted SR-148: A resolution calling on the President to submit to Congress a detailed description of United States policy objectives in Libya, both during and after Muammar Qaddafi's rule, and a plan to achieve them, and to seek congressional authorization for the use of military force against Libya..
A resolution honoring the members of the military and intelligence community who carried out the mission that killed Osama bin Laden, and for other purposes. [SR-159]
Declares that the death of Osama bin Laden represents a measure of justice and relief for the families and friends of the nearly 3,000 men and women who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, the men and women in the United States and around the world who have been killed by other al Qaeda-sponsored attacks, and the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces and the intelligence community who have sacrificed their lives pursuing Osama bin Laden and al Qaeda. Commends the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces and the U.S. intelligence community for:
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SR-159: A resolution honoring the members of the military and intelligence community who carried out the mission that killed Osama bin Laden, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Submitted In The Senate. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S2625) on 05/03/2011
You have voted SR-159: A resolution honoring the members of the military and intelligence community who carried out the mission that killed Osama bin Laden, and for other purposes..