Sen. John Cornyn

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District SD-TX
Party Republican
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Bills Introduced 409

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US Congress 112th Congress

A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable E. James Abdnor, former United States Senator and Congressman from the State of South Dakota. [SR-475]
Expresses profound sorrow and deep regret regarding the death of the Honorable James Abdnor, former member of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives for South Dakota, on May 16, 2012. Declares that when the Senate adjourns on May 24, 2012, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the former Member of Congress.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 05/25/2012

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A resolution celebrating the 100th anniversary of the United States Chamber of Commerce. [SR-482]
Congratulates the United States Chamber of Commerce on its 100th anniversary.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S3782) on 06/06/2012

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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the appointment by the Attorney General of an outside special counsel to investigate certain recent leaks of apparently classified and highly sensitive information on United States military and intelligence plans, programs, and operations. [SR-489]
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Attorney General (AG) should: (1) delegate to an outside special counsel (counsel) all AG authority relating to investigations by the Department of Justice (DOJ) of any and all unauthorized disclosures of classified and highly sensitive information related to various military and intelligence plans, programs, and operations as reported in recent publications; and (2) direct the counsel to exercise such authority independently of the supervision or control of any DOJ officer. Expresses the sense of the Senate (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S3982) on 06/12/2012

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A resolution condemning the Government of the Russian Federation for providing weapons to the regime of President Bashar al-Assad of Syria. [SR-494]
Condemns Russia for: (1) supporting the Assad regime in Syria, and (2) opposing U.N. Security Council resolutions regarding Syria. Concludes that Russia's actions: (1) have enabled the Assad regime to maintain power and perpetrate mass atrocities, and (2) undermine U.S. national security interests as well as the stability of the Middle East. Urges Russia to: (1) end all weapons transfers to the Assad regime; (2) support international sanctions against Syria; and (3) support a peaceful transition of leadership in Syria, starting with the early (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S4207) on 06/14/2012

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A resolution observing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day. [SR-496]
Recognizes the historical significance to the nation, and supports the continued celebration, of Juneteenth Independence Day (June 19, 1865, the day Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, with news that the Civil War had ended and that the enslaved African Americans were free). Declares the sense of the Senate that: (1) history should be regarded as a means for understanding the past and solving the challenges of the future, and (2) the celebration of the end of slavery is an important and enriching part of the history and heritage of the United (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S4308-4310; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S4308; Text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S4304) on 06/19/2012

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A resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of Rice University. [SR-512]
Recognizes the 100th anniversary of Rice University, located in Houston, Texas. Expresses gratitude to the University for its innumerable contributions to higher education and this country.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. John Cornyn Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S4686; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S4686; Text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S4683) on 06/27/2012

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A resolution condemning the Government of Vietnam for human rights violations. [SR-541]
Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to democracy, human rights, civil liberties, and the rule of law. Condemns the ongoing human rights violations committed by the government of Vietnam against the Vietnamese people. Urges the President, the Secretary of State, and all other appropriate U.S. government officials to ensure that U.S.-Vietnam relations include robust discussion on Vietnam's troubling human rights record. Encourages the Secretary to place Vietnam on the list of Countries of Particular Concern with regard to religious freedom. (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Durbin Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S5989-5990) on 08/02/2012

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A resolution commending the 4 American public servants who died in Benghazi, Libya, including Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens, for their tireless efforts on behalf of the American people and condemning the violent attack on the United States consulate in Benghazi. [SR-551]
Recognizes the dedicated service and deep commitment of the four American public servants, including Ambassador John Christopher Stevens and Sean Smith, in assisting the Libyan people as they navigate the complex currents of democratic transition marked in this case by profound instability. Praises Ambassador Stevens, who represented the highest tradition of American public service, for his extraordinary record of dedication to the United States' interests in some of the most difficult and dangerous posts around the globe. Sends deepest condolences (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S6285-6286; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S6286; Text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S6273-6274) on 09/12/2012

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A resolution calling on the Government of the People's Republic of China to facilitate the immediate and unconditional release of Gao Zhisheng, and for other purposes. [SR-554]
Calls on the government of China to: (1) facilitate access to Gao Zhisheng by his family and lawyers; (2) facilitate the release of Gao Zhisheng, including allowing him to come to the United States to be reunited with his family should he wish to do so; and (3) release all persons in China who have been arbitrarily detained.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. John Cornyn Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S6344) on 09/13/2012

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A resolution designating the month of October 2012 as "National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month". [SR-564]
Designates October 2012 as National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month. Urges communities to educate parents and youth of the potential dangers associated with medicine abuse.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S6469-6472; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S6470; Text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S6465-6466) on 09/19/2012

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