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| 104-sconres-74 | 104 | sconres | 74 | A concurrent resolution to provide for a change in the enrollment of H.R. 3539. | Congress | 1996-10-03 | 1996-10-03 | Submitted in the Senate. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Over, Under the Rule. | Senate | Sen. Brown, Hank [R-CO] | CO | R | B000919 | 0 | Rescinds the signing by the Acting President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of H.R. 3539 (reauthorizing certain programs of the Federal Aviation Administration). Directs the Clerk of the House, in the reenrollment of such bill, to add a section authorizing the Secretary of Transportation to obligate specified funds for any new airport runway construction project. | 2025-04-07T15:23:12Z | |
| 104-sconres-72 | 104 | sconres | 72 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should categorically disavow any intention of issuing a pardon to James or Susan McDougal or to Jim Guy Tucker. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1996-09-27 | 1996-09-27 | Referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL] | AL | R | S000320 | 11 | Urges the President to categorically disavow any intention of issuing a presidential pardon to James or Susan McDougal or Jim Guy Tucker, and thereby affirm the principle that, in the U.S. justice system, no person is above the law. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 104-sconres-73 | 104 | sconres | 73 | A concurrent resolution concerning the return of or compensation for wrongly confiscated foreign properties in formerly Communist countries and by certain foreign financial institutions. | International Affairs | 1996-09-27 | 1996-09-27 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY] | NY | R | D000018 | 8 | Welcomes the efforts of many post-Communist countries to address the status of plundered properties. Urges: (1) countries which have not already done so to return plundered properties to their rightful owners or, as an alternative, pay compensation in accordance with principles of justice and in a manner that is just, transparent, and fair; and (2) post-Communist countries to pass and effectively implement laws that provide for restitution of, or compensation for, plundered property. Calls for: (1) the urgent return of property formerly belonging to Jewish communities as a means of redressing the particularly compelling problems of aging and destitute survivors of the Holocaust; and (2) the Czech Republic, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, and other countries to remove restrictions which require those whose properties have been wrongfully plundered by Nazi or Communist regimes to reside in or have the country's citizenship from which they now seek restitution or compensation. Calls upon foreign financial institutions, and the states having legal authority over their operation, that possess wrongfully and illegally property confiscated from Holocaust victims, from residents of former Warsaw Pact states who were forbidden by Communist law from obtaining restitution of such property, and from states that were occupied by Nazi, Fascist, or Communist forces, to assist and to cooperate fully with efforts to restore this property to its rightful owners. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 104-sconres-71 | 104 | sconres | 71 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to the persecution of Christians worldwide. | International Affairs | 1996-09-17 | 1996-09-18 | Held at the desk. | Senate | Sen. Nickles, Don [R-OK] | OK | R | N000102 | 5 | Declares that the Congress: (1) condemns human rights abuses and denials of religious liberty to Christians around the world and calls upon the responsible regimes to cease such abuses; (2) recommends that the President expand and invigorate U.S. international advocacy on behalf of persecuted Christians and initiate a thorough examination of all U.S. policies that affect persecuted Christians; (3) encourages the President to proceed expeditiously in appointing a White House special advisor on religious persecution; and (4) recognizes and applauds the day of prayer recognizing the plight of persecuted Christians worldwide. | 2016-10-26T07:51:59Z | |
| 104-sconres-68 | 104 | sconres | 68 | A concurrent resolution to correct the enrollment of H.R. 3103. | Congress | 1996-08-02 | 1996-09-04 | Held at the desk. | Senate | Sen. Wellstone, Paul D. [D-MN] | MN | D | W000288 | 2 | Makes a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 3103 (health insurance). | 2025-01-02T17:39:35Z | |
| 104-sconres-69 | 104 | sconres | 69 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the German Government should investigate and prosecute Dr. Hans Joachim Sewering for his war crimes of euthanasia committed during World War II. | International Affairs | 1996-08-02 | 1996-08-02 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Santorum, Rick [R-PA] | PA | R | S000059 | 1 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the German Government should investigate and prosecute Dr. Hans Joachim Sewering for his crimes of active euthanasia and crimes against humanity committed during World War II. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 104-sconres-70 | 104 | sconres | 70 | A concurrent resolution directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make technical corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 1975. | Congress | 1996-08-02 | 1996-09-04 | Held at the desk. | Senate | Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK] | AK | R | M001085 | 0 | Makes technical corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 1975 (management of royalties from Federal and Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leases). | 2025-01-02T17:39:35Z | |
| 104-sconres-67 | 104 | sconres | 67 | A concurrent resolution to authorize printing of the report of the Commission on Protecting and Reducing Government Secrecy. | Congress | 1996-07-29 | 1996-09-26 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | Senate | Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] | NY | D | M001054 | 0 | Authorizes the printing of the report of the Commission on Protecting and Reducing Government Secrecy as a Senate document. | 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z | |
| 104-sconres-66 | 104 | sconres | 66 | A concurrent resolution to express the sense of the Congress that any welfare reform legislation enacted by the Congress should include provisions addressing domestic violence. | Social Welfare | 1996-06-27 | 1996-06-27 | Referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Wellstone, Paul D. [D-MN] | MN | D | W000288 | 7 | Urges Congress to evaluate whether proposed welfare legislation would exacerbate violence against women, make it more difficult for women and children to escape domestic violence, or unfairly penalize such individuals victimized by or at risk of violence. Provides that welfare legislation enacted by the Congress should: (1) require that welfare-to-work, education, or job placement programs implemented by the States take domestic violence into account by providing mechanisms for screening and identifying recipients with a history of domestic violence, referring such recipients to counseling and supportive services, tolling time limits for them, and waiving other program requirements such as residency requirements, child support cooperation requirements, and family cap provisions, in cases where compliance with such requirements would make it more difficult for the recipients to escape domestic violence or unfairly penalize recipients victimized by or at risk of further violence; and (2) include a provision requiring that the Comptroller General develop and implement a comprehensive study of the incidence and effect of domestic violence on Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) recipients. Provides that welfare legislation adopted by the States that contains a welfare-to-work, education, or job placement program should take domestic violence into account by providing similar mechanisms. | 2025-01-14T18:59:41Z | |
| 104-sconres-64 | 104 | sconres | 64 | A concurrent resolution to recognize and honor the Filipino World War II veterans for their defense of democratic ideals and their important contribution to the outcome of World War II. | Armed Forces and National Security | 1996-06-13 | 1996-07-18 | Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. | Senate | Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] | HI | D | I000025 | 4 | Calls on the President to issue a proclamation which recognizes and honors the Filipino World War II veterans for their defense of democratic ideals and their important contribution to the outcome of World War II. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 104-sconres-65 | 104 | sconres | 65 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that Members should understand and use the Internet to improve the democratic process and to communicate with the Internet community. | Congress | 1996-06-13 | 1996-06-13 | Referred to the Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD] | SD | R | P000513 | 1 | Declares that the Congress should: (1) educate itself about the Internet and use the technology in personal, committee, and leadership offices; (2) work in a bipartisan and bicameral fashion to facilitate the growth and advancement of the Internet; (3) maximize the openness of and participation in government by the people via the Internet so that constituents can have more information from, and more access to, their elected representatives; (4) promote commerce and free flow of information on the Internet; (5) advance the United States' world leadership in the digital world by avoiding the passage of laws that stifle innovation and increase Internet regulation; and (6) work with the Internet community to receive its input on the issues affecting the Internet that come before the Congress. | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 104-sconres-63 | 104 | sconres | 63 | A concurrent resolution to express the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Agriculture should dispose of all remaining commodities in the disaster reserve maintained under the Agricultural Act of 1970 to relieve the distress of livestock producers whose ability to maintain livestock is adversely affected by disaster conditions existing in certain areas of the United States, such as prolonged drought or flooding, and for other purposes. | Agriculture and Food | 1996-05-24 | 1996-06-12 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | Senate | Sen. Kassebaum, Nancy Landon [R-KS] | KS | R | K000017 | 12 | States that the Secretary of Agriculture should use all disaster reserve commodities to assist livestock producers adversely affected by drought and flooding. | 2025-04-07T15:28:40Z | |
| 104-sconres-60 | 104 | sconres | 60 | A concurrent resolution providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and the House of Representatives. | Congress | 1996-05-23 | 1996-05-23 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | Senate | Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] | MS | R | L000447 | 0 | Provides for a recess or an adjournment of the Senate on May 23, 24, or 25, 1996, until June 3 or 4, 1996, and an adjournment of the House of Representatives from May 23 until May 29, 1996. | 2025-04-07T15:27:23Z | |
| 104-sconres-61 | 104 | sconres | 61 | A concurrent resolution commending the Americans who served the United States during the period known as the Cold War. | Armed Forces and National Security | 1996-05-23 | 1996-05-23 | Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. | Senate | Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] | KS | R | D000401 | 0 | Acknowledges the service and sacrifices of the men and women in the armed forces, intelligence community, and foreign service community of the United States who contributed to historic victory in the Cold War. | 2025-01-14T17:07:58Z | |
| 104-sconres-62 | 104 | sconres | 62 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the Secretary of the Navy should name the first of the fleet of the new attack submarines of the Navy the "South Dakota." | Armed Forces and National Security | 1996-05-23 | 1996-05-23 | Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. | Senate | Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD] | SD | R | P000513 | 0 | Calls on the Secretary of the Navy to name the first of the fleet of new attack submarines the South Dakota. | 2025-04-07T15:23:12Z | |
| 104-sconres-59 | 104 | sconres | 59 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should award a medal of honor to Wayne T. Alderson in recognition of acts performed at the risk of his life and beyond the call of duty while serving in the United States Army during World War II. | Armed Forces and National Security | 1996-05-16 | 1996-05-16 | Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. | Senate | Sen. Santorum, Rick [R-PA] | PA | R | S000059 | 5 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should award a Medal of Honor to Wayne T. Alderson in recognition of acts performed while serving in the U.S. Army in Germany during World War II. | 2025-01-14T17:07:58Z | |
| 104-sconres-58 | 104 | sconres | 58 | Telephone Number Ownership Resolution of 1996 | Government Operations and Politics | 1996-05-15 | 1996-05-15 | Referred to the Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY] | NY | R | D000018 | 0 | Telephone Number Ownership Resolution of 1996 - Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the Federal Communications Commission lacks legal authority to conduct auctions or other revenue raising activities in connection with the allocation of any telephone number within the North American Numbering Plan; and (2) if the Congress is to authorize such activities, procedures will be required to protect any value attaching to new toll-free numbers by reason of a private business investment in the advertisement or public awareness of the corresponding 800 number by measures designed to prevent speculation, hoarding, and other gaming of the allocation system, and to protect consumers from fraud and confusion by preventing the misrepresentation of established toll-free numbers. Calls for the Commission to submit a plan for the allocation of toll-free 888 numbers that contains such procedures, together with its recommendations for legislative authorization of such allocation. | 2025-08-21T20:15:35Z | |
| 104-sconres-57 | 104 | sconres | 57 | An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal years 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2002. | Economics and Public Finance | 1996-05-13 | 1996-05-23 | Returned to the Calendar. Calendar No. 405. (consideration: CR S5550) | Senate | Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM] | NM | R | D000407 | 0 | TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Levels and Amounts Title II: Budgetary Restraints and Rulemaking Title III: Sense of the Congress, House of Representatives, and Senate Establishes the congressional budget for FY 1997 and sets forth appropriate budget levels for FY 1998 through 2002. Title I: Levels and Amounts - Sets forth recommended budgetary levels for Federal revenues, total new budget authority, total budget outlays, deficits, public debt, direct loan obligations, and primary loan guarantee commitments. (Sec. 102) Sets forth amounts of the increase in the public debt for each such fiscal year. (Sec. 103) Sets forth the amounts of Social Security revenues and outlays for each such fiscal year with respect to the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund. (Sec. 104) Sets the appropriate levels of new budget authority, budget outlays, new direct loan obligations, and new primary loan guarantee commitments for FY 1997 through 2002 for each major functional category. (Sec. 105) Provides for first and final reconciliations of spending reductions. Directs the Senate Committee on the Budget to report to the Senate a reconciliation bill carrying out all recommendations of specified Senate committees without any substantive revision. Provides for reconciliation of revenue reductions. Directs the Senate Committee on Finance to report to the Senate a reconciliation bill proposing changes in laws within its jurisdiction necessary to reduce, for specified fiscal years and periods: (1) revenues by not more than specified amounts; and (2) outlays by specified amounts. Provides for treatment of reconciliation bills for prior surplus. Title II: Budgetary Restraints and Rulemaking - Sets forth discretionary spending limits for FY 1997 through 2002. (Sec. 202) Authorizes reductions of revenue and spending aggregates and revisions of allocations in the Senate for legislation that reduces revenues by providing family tax relief, fuel tax relief,… | 2025-04-07T15:28:08Z | |
| 104-sconres-54 | 104 | sconres | 54 | A concurrent resolution to correct the enrollment of the bill S. 735, to prevent and punish acts of terrorism, and for other purposes. | Congress | 1996-04-24 | 1996-04-24 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | Senate | Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] | UT | R | H000338 | 0 | Makes corrections in the enrollment of S. 735 (counterterrorism). | 2025-04-07T15:23:12Z | |
| 104-sconres-55 | 104 | sconres | 55 | A concurrent resolution to correct the enrollment of the bill S. 735, to prevent and punish acts of terrorism, and for other purposes. | Congress | 1996-04-24 | 1996-04-24 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | Senate | Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] | UT | R | H000338 | 0 | Makes corrections in the enrollment of S. 735 (counterterrorism). | 2025-04-07T15:23:12Z | |
| 104-sconres-56 | 104 | sconres | 56 | A concurrent resolution recognizing the tenth anniversary of the Chornobyl nuclear disaster, and supporting the closing of the Chornobyl nuclear power plant. | International Affairs | 1996-04-24 | 1996-10-04 | Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. | Senate | Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ] | NJ | D | L000123 | 6 | Recognizes April 26, 1996, as the tenth anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant disaster. Calls upon the Government of Ukraine to continue its negotiations with the G-7 countries to implement the December 20, 1995, memorandum of understanding which calls for all nuclear reactors at Chernobyl to be shut down. Urges the President to: (1) support U.S. assistance to provide medical relief, humanitarian assistance, social impact planning, and hospital development for Ukraine, Belarus, Russia, and other nations most heavily afflicted by Chernobyl's aftermath; (2) encourage national and international health organizations to expand the scope of research into the public health consequences of Chernobyl so that the global community can benefit; (3) support closing the plant; and (4) support broadening Ukraine's regional energy sources which will reduce its dependence on any individual country. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 104-sconres-53 | 104 | sconres | 53 | A concurrent resolution congratulating the people of the Republic of Sierra Leone on the success of their recent democratic multiparty elections. | International Affairs | 1996-04-23 | 1996-04-23 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Jeffords, James M. [R-VT] | VT | R | J000072 | 3 | Congratulates the people of the Republic of Sierra Leone for holding their first democratic multiparty presidential and parliamentary elections in nearly 30 years. Encourages them to continue to negotiate an end to the civil war and to work together. Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to helping nations move toward freedom and democracy and to encouraging peace, democracy, and economic development on the African continent. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 104-sconres-52 | 104 | sconres | 52 | A bill to recognize and encourage the convening of a National Silver Haired Congress. | Social Welfare | 1996-04-17 | 1996-09-27 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families. | Senate | Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD] | MD | D | M000702 | 42 | Encourages the convening of an annual National Silver Haired Congress in the District of Columbia. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 104-sconres-51 | 104 | sconres | 51 | A concurrent resolution to provide for the approval of final regulations that are applicable to employing offices that are not employing offices of the House of Representatives or the Senate, and to covered employees who are not employees of the House of Representatives or the Senate, and that were issued by the Office of Compliance on January 22, 1996, and for other purposes. | Congress | 1996-04-15 | 1996-04-16 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | Senate | Sen. Warner, John [R-VA] | VA | R | W000154 | 0 | Approves specified regulations issued by the Office of Compliance on January 22, 1996, that are applicable to employing offices that are not the House of Representatives or the Senate and to covered employees who are not House or Senate employees in accordance with the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 with respect to rights and protections under: (1) the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993; (2) the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938; (3) the Employee Polygraph Protection Act of 1988; and (4) the Worker Adjustment Retraining and Notification Act of 1988. | 2025-04-07T15:29:07Z | |
| 104-sconres-50 | 104 | sconres | 50 | A concurrent resolution concerning human and political rights and in support of a resolution of the crisis in Kosova. | International Affairs | 1996-03-28 | 1996-03-28 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] | KS | R | D000401 | 6 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the situation in Kosova must be resolved before the outer wall of sanctions against Serbia is lifted and Serbia is able to return to the international community; and (2) the human rights of the people of Kosova must be restored to levels guaranteed by international law. Calls for: (1) the United States to support the legitimate claims of the Kosovan people to determine their political future; (2) the return of international observers to Kosova as soon as possible; (3) the elected Government of Kosova to be permitted to meet and exercise its legitimate mandate as elected representatives of the Kosovan people; and (4) the reinstatement of all individuals whose employment was terminated on the basis of their ethnicity. Declares that the Kosovan education system should be reopened to all residents of Kosova regardless of ethnicity and the majority ethnic Albanian population should be allowed to educate its youth in its native tongue. Commends progress toward the establishment of a United States Information Agency cultural center in Prishtina, Kosova. Urges the Secretary of State to redouble efforts to open the center as soon as possible. Calls for the President to appoint a special envoy to aid in negotiating a resolution to the crisis in Kosova. | 2025-04-07T15:23:12Z | |
| 104-sconres-49 | 104 | sconres | 49 | A concurrent resolution providing for certain corrections to be made in the enrollment of the bill (H.R. 2854) to modify the operation of certain agricultural programs. | Congress | 1996-03-27 | 1996-03-28 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | Senate | Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN] | IN | R | L000504 | 0 | Makes technical corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 2854 (agricultural program modifications). | 2025-01-02T17:39:35Z | |
| 104-sconres-47 | 104 | sconres | 47 | A concurrent resolution for a Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies. | Congress | 1996-03-20 | 1996-08-02 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | Senate | Sen. Warner, John [R-VA] | VA | R | W000154 | 1 | Provides for a Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies to make the necessary arrangements for the inauguration of the President-elect and Vice President-elect on January 20, 1997. | 2025-04-07T15:23:12Z | |
| 104-sconres-48 | 104 | sconres | 48 | A concurrent resolution authorizing the rotunda of the United States Capitol to be used on January 20, 1997, in connection with the proceedings and ceremonies for the inauguration of the President-elect and the Vice-President-elect of the United States. | Congress | 1996-03-20 | 1996-08-02 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | Senate | Sen. Warner, John [R-VA] | VA | R | W000154 | 1 | Authorizes use of the rotunda of the Capitol on January 20, 1997, by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies in connection with the proceedings and ceremonies conducted for the inauguration of the President-elect and the Vice-President elect. | 2025-01-02T17:39:35Z | |
| 104-sconres-46 | 104 | sconres | 46 | A concurrent resolution to express Congress' admiration of the late Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and his contribution to the special relationship between the United States and Israel, and to express the sense of the Congress that the American Promenade in Israel be named in his memory. | International Affairs | 1996-03-13 | 1996-03-13 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] | HI | D | I000025 | 14 | Expresses: (1) admiration of the legacy of the late Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and his contribution to the special relationship between the United States and Israel; and (2) the sense of the Congress that the American Promenade in Israel be named in memory of him. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 104-sconres-44 | 104 | sconres | 44 | A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for an event sponsored by the Specialty Equipment Market Association. | Government Operations and Politics | 1996-03-12 | 1996-03-19 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2263-2264) | Senate | Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO] | CO | R | C000077 | 0 | Authorizes the Specialty Equipment Market Association to sponsor a public event on the Capitol grounds on May 15, 1996, displaying racing, restored, and customized motor vehicles and transporters. | 2025-04-07T15:23:12Z | |
| 104-sconres-45 | 104 | sconres | 45 | A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the Capitol Rotunda on May 2, 1996, for the presentation of the Congressional Gold Medal to Reverend and Mrs. Billy Graham. | Government Operations and Politics | 1996-03-12 | 1996-03-13 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | Senate | Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] | KS | R | D000401 | 1 | Authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda on May 2, 1996, for the presentation of the congressional gold medal to Reverend and Mrs. Billy Graham. | 2025-04-07T15:23:12Z | |
| 104-sconres-43 | 104 | sconres | 43 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress regarding proposed missile tests by the People's Republic of China. | International Affairs | 1996-03-06 | 1996-03-06 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Thomas, Craig [R-WY] | WY | R | T000162 | 23 | Deplores the missile tests that the People's Republic of China (PRC) will conduct from March 8 through 15, 1996, as a threat to the peace, security, and stability of Taiwan and as not being in the spirit of the three U.S.-China Joint Communiques. Calls for the Government of the PRC to cease its bellicose actions directed at Taiwan and enter into meaningful dialogue with the Government of Taiwan at the highest levels with an eye toward decreasing tensions and resolving the issue of the future of Taiwan. Urges the President to consult with the Congress on an appropriate U.S. response to the tests and to reexamine the nature and quantity of defense articles and services that may be necessary to enable Taiwan to maintain a sufficient self-defense capability in light of the heightened threat. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 104-sconres-42 | 104 | sconres | 42 | A concurrent resolution concerning the emancipation of the Iranian Baha'i community. | International Affairs | 1996-02-09 | 1996-06-27 | Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7218) | Senate | Sen. Kassebaum, Nancy Landon [R-KS] | KS | R | K000017 | 39 | Urges the Government of Iran to extend to the Baha'i community the rights guaranteed by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the international covenants on human rights. Calls upon the President to continue to: (1) assert the U.S. Government's concern regarding Iran's violations of the rights of its citizens, including members of the Baha'i community, along with expressions of concern regarding the Iranian Government's support for international terrorism and its efforts to acquire weapons of mass destruction; (2) emphasize that the United States regards the human rights practices of the Iranian Government, particularly its treatment of the Baha'i community and other religious minorities, as a significant factor in the development of U.S.-Iranian relations; (3) urge the Iranian Government to emancipate the Baha'i community by granting those rights guaranteed by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the international covenants on human rights; and (4) encourage other governments to continue to appeal to the Government of Iran, and to cooperate with other governments and international organizations, in efforts to protect the religious rights of the Baha'is and other minorities in Iran. | 2025-04-07T15:23:12Z | |
| 104-sconres-41 | 104 | sconres | 41 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that The George Washington University is important to the Nation and urging that the importance of the University be recognized and celebrated through regular ceremonies. | Education | 1996-02-07 | 1996-02-07 | Referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] | HI | D | I000025 | 9 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the George Washington University is exceptionally important to the Nation. Urges that its importance be recognized and celebrated through regular ceremonies. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 104-sconres-40 | 104 | sconres | 40 | A concurrent resolution to commemorate the sesquicentennial of Texas statehood. | Government Operations and Politics | 1996-01-30 | 1996-01-31 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | Senate | Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX] | TX | R | H001016 | 1 | Commemorates the sesquicentennial of Texas statehood. | 2025-01-02T17:39:34Z | |
| 104-sconres-39 | 104 | sconres | 39 | A concurrent resolution providing for the "State of the Union" address by the President of the United States. | Congress | 1996-01-22 | 1996-01-22 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | Senate | Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] | KS | R | D000401 | 0 | Provides for a joint session of the Congress on January 23, 1996, for a message from the President on the State of the Union. | 2025-01-02T17:39:34Z | |
| 104-sconres-38 | 104 | sconres | 38 | A concurrent resolution restating the commitment to a seven year balanced budget. | Economics and Public Finance | 1996-01-05 | 1996-01-22 | Held at the desk. | Senate | Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD] | SD | D | D000064 | 0 | Resolves that the President and the Congress shall enact legislation in the second session of the 104th Congress to achieve a balanced budget not later than FY 2002 as estimated by the Congressional Budget Office. Sets forth additional criteria for that budget. | 2025-01-02T17:39:34Z | |
| 104-sconres-37 | 104 | sconres | 37 | A concurrent resolution directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make technical changes in the enrollment of the bill (H.R. 2539) entitled "An Act to abolish the Interstate Commerce Commission, to amend subtitle IV of title 49, United States Code, to reform economic regulation of transportation, and for other purposes. | Congress | 1995-12-21 | 1995-12-22 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | Senate | Sen. Exon, J. James [D-NE] | NE | D | E000284 | 1 | Makes technical corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 2539 (termination of Interstate Commerce Commission). | 2025-04-07T15:23:12Z | |
| 104-sconres-35 | 104 | sconres | 35 | A concurrent resolution expressing the opposition of the Congress to President Clinton's planned deployment of United States ground forces to Bosnia. | International Affairs | 1995-12-13 | 1995-12-13 | Disagreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47-52. Record Vote No: 602. | Senate | Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX] | TX | R | H001016 | 28 | Expresses congressional: (1) opposition to President Clinton's decision to deploy U.S. military ground forces into the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina to implement the General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina and its associated annexes; and (2) support for U.S. military personnel who may be ordered by the President to implement such Agreement. | 2025-01-02T17:39:34Z | |
| 104-sconres-36 | 104 | sconres | 36 | A concurrent resolution directing the Secretary of the Senate to make technical corrections in the enrollment of S. 1060. | Congress | 1995-12-13 | 1995-12-15 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | Senate | Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI] | MI | D | L000261 | 0 | Makes technical corrections in the enrollment of S. 1060 (lobbying disclosure). | 2025-01-02T17:39:34Z | |
| 104-sconres-34 | 104 | sconres | 34 | A concurrent resolution to authorize the printing of "Vice Presidents of the United States, 1789-1993". | Congress | 1995-12-06 | 1996-09-26 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | Senate | Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] | WV | D | B001210 | 0 | Requires the printing of the book entitled "Vice Presidents of the United States, 1789-1993" as a Senate document. | 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z | |
| 104-sconres-32 | 104 | sconres | 32 | A concurrent resolution providing for a conditional recess or adjournment of the Senate on Monday, November 20, 1995, until Monday, November 27, 1995, and a conditional adjournment of the House on the legislative day of Monday, November 20, 1995, or Tuesday, November 21, 1995, until Tuesday, November 28, 1995. | Congress | 1995-11-20 | 1995-11-20 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | Senate | Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] | KS | R | D000401 | 0 | Provides for a recess or adjournment of the Senate from November 20 until a time to be determined by the majority leader on November 27, 1995, or until one hour after the House of Representatives has voted on H.J. Res. 122 (continuing appropriations) unless the House agrees to the Senate amendment. Provides for an adjournment of the House from November 20 or 21, 1995, until the earlier of 12:30 p.m. on November 28, 1995 or 12:00 noon on the second day after Members are notified to reassemble. | 2025-04-07T15:26:15Z | |
| 104-sconres-33 | 104 | sconres | 33 | A concurrent resolution expressing the thanks and good wishes of the American people to the Honorable George M. White on the occasion of his retirement as the Architect of the Capitol. | Congress | 1995-11-20 | 1995-11-28 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | Senate | Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] | NY | D | M001054 | 2 | Expresses the thanks and good wishes of the American people to the Honorable George M. White, FAIA, on his retirement from the Office of the Architect of the Capitol. | 2025-01-02T17:39:34Z | |
| 104-sconres-31 | 104 | sconres | 31 | A concurrent resolution honoring the life and legacy of Yitzhak Rabin. | International Affairs | 1995-11-06 | 1995-11-08 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | Senate | Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] | KS | R | D000401 | 98 | Condemns the assassination of Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. Extends condolences to his family and to all the people of Israel. Expresses admiration for his historic contributions and support for the government of Acting Prime Minister Shimon Peres. Reaffirms a commitment to the process of building a just and lasting peace between Israel and its neighbors. Provides for the adjournment of the Senate as a further mark of respect for Rabin. | 2025-04-07T15:23:12Z | |
| 104-sconres-30 | 104 | sconres | 30 | A concurrent resolution expressing the support of the United States Congress for the initial efforts of President Ernesto Zedillo of Mexico to eliminate drug-related and other corruption within the political system of Mexico and urging the President of the United States to encourage President Zedillo to continue with reforms, and for other purposes. | International Affairs | 1995-10-12 | 1995-10-12 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] | NC | R | H000463 | 3 | Recognizes the initial steps taken by the Mexican Government of President Zedillo to investigate drug-related and other corruption in Mexico. Calls for: (1) the President of the United States to encourage and support Zedillo's efforts to create an independent Mexican judicial body to evaluate the financial holdings of former and present Mexican officials, to investigate possible corruption and economic malfeasance in an effort to bring about a true democracy in Mexico, and to investigate the killings of Cardinal Juan Posadas, PRI presidential candidate Luis Donaldo Colosio, and PRI Secretary General Jose Francisco Ruiz Massieu; (2) the U.S. Congress to pursue efforts to strengthen relations with the Mexican Congress; (3) the U.S. Attorney General to pursue greater cooperation with the Mexican Government to investigate cross-border corruption and to provide protection for those willing to come forward publicly; (4) the Mexican Government to replace and prosecute corrupt regional police commanders; and (5) the interdiction of illegal narcotics to be a top priority for the United States in its management of such border. Expresses support for efforts of the Mexican people to eliminate illegal drug trafficking on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 104-sconres-28 | 104 | sconres | 28 | A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the D.C. StandDown '95. | Government Operations and Politics | 1995-09-29 | 1995-09-29 | Referred to the Committee on Rules. | Senate | Sen. Jeffords, James M. [R-VT] | VT | R | J000072 | 0 | Permits the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans to host a public event on the Upper Senate Park Portion of the Capitol Grounds between October 23 and 30, 1995. | 2025-04-07T15:23:12Z | |
| 104-sconres-29 | 104 | sconres | 29 | A concurrent resolution providing for marking the celebration of Jerusalem on the occasion of its 3000th Anniversary. | Government Operations and Politics | 1995-09-29 | 1995-10-12 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | Senate | Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] | KS | R | D000401 | 0 | Directs the Architect of the Capitol to make arrangements for a date in October for the use of the Capitol Rotunda for a celebration of the founding of the city of Jerusalem 3,000 years ago. | 2025-04-07T15:23:12Z | |
| 104-sconres-27 | 104 | sconres | 27 | A concurrent resolution correcting the enrollment of H.R. 402. | Congress | 1995-09-20 | 1995-10-18 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | Senate | Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK] | AK | R | M001085 | 0 | Rescinds the action of the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate in signing H.R. 402 (Alaskan Native claims and Hawaiian home lands) and makes a technical correction in the bill's reenrollment. | 2025-01-02T17:39:34Z | |
| 104-sconres-26 | 104 | sconres | 26 | A concurrent resolution to authorize the Newington-Cropsey Foundation to erect on the Capitol Grounds and present to Congress and the people of the United States a monument dedicated to the Bill of Rights. | Congress | 1995-09-07 | 1995-09-07 | Referred to the Committee on Rules. | Senate | Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] | MS | R | L000447 | 4 | Authorizes the Newington-Cropsey Foundation to erect on the Capitol Grounds and present to the Congress and the people of the United States a monument dedicated to the Bill of Rights. | 2025-04-07T15:23:12Z | |
| 104-sconres-25 | 104 | sconres | 25 | A concurrent resolution concerning the protection and continued viability of the Eastern Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarchate. | International Affairs | 1995-08-11 | 1995-12-12 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 269. | Senate | Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME] | ME | R | S000663 | 5 | Calls for: (1) the United States to use its influence with the Turkish Government and as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council to suggest that the Turkish Government ensure the proper protection for the Patriarchate and all Orthodox faithful residing in Turkey, assure that positive steps are taken to reopen the Halki Patriarchal School of Theology, provide for the proper protection and safety of the Ecumenical Patriarch and the Patriarchate personnel, establish conditions that would prevent the recurrence of past terrorist activities and vandalism and other personal threats against the Patriarchate, establish conditions to ensure that the Patriarchate is free to carry out its religious mission, and do everything possible to find and punish the perpetrators of any provocative and terrorist acts against the Patriarchate; and (2) the President to report annually to the Congress regarding the status and progress of such concerns. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 104-sconres-24 | 104 | sconres | 24 | A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a dedication ceremony incident to the placement of a bust of Raoul Wallenberg in the Capitol. | Government Operations and Politics | 1995-08-10 | 1995-08-10 | Referred to the Committee on Rules. | Senate | Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] | RI | D | P000193 | 2 | Allows the use of the rotunda of the Capitol on November 2, 1995, for a ceremony incident to the placement of a bust of Raoul Wallenberg in the Capitol as previously authorized by the Congress. | 2025-04-07T15:23:12Z | |
| 104-sconres-23 | 104 | sconres | 23 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress in affirmation of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, commonly known as the Motor Voter Act. | Government Operations and Politics | 1995-08-04 | 1995-08-04 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules. | Senate | Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] | IL | D | S000423 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Congress in affirmation of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, commonly known as the Motor Voter Act. | 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z | |
| 104-sconres-22 | 104 | sconres | 22 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States should participate in Expo '98 in Lisbon, Portugal. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1995-07-28 | 1995-12-19 | A similar measure H. Con. Res. 91 was laid on the table without objection. | Senate | Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] | RI | D | P000193 | 0 | Provides that the United States should fully participate in Expo '98 in Lisbon, Portugal, and encourages the private sector to support this undertaking. | 2025-04-07T15:23:12Z | |
| 104-sconres-21 | 104 | sconres | 21 | A concurrent resolution directing that the "Portrait Monument" carved in the likeness of Lucretia Mott, Susan B. Anthony, and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, now in the Crypt of the Capitol, be restored to its original state and be placed in the Capitol Rotunda. | Congress | 1995-07-14 | 1995-09-29 | An objection was heard to the unanimous consent request to consider the measure. | Senate | Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK] | AK | R | S000888 | 11 | Requires the Architect of the Capitol to: (1) restore the Portrait Monument (a statue of Lucretia Mott, Susan B. Anthony, and Elizabeth Cady Stanton) to its original state and place it in the rotunda of the Capitol; and (2) make arrangements for the rededication ceremony of such statue in the rotunda and connected procession in cooperation with the 75th Anniversary of Woman Suffrage Task Force. Authorizes the use of the rotunda on August 26, 1995, for the ceremony. | 2025-04-07T15:27:59Z | |
| 104-sconres-20 | 104 | sconres | 20 | A concurrent resolution providing for a conditional recess or adjournment of the Senate on Thursday, June 29, 1995, or Friday, June 30, 1995, until Monday, July 10, 1995, and a conditional adjournment of the House on the legislative day of Friday, June 30, 1995, until Monday, July 10, 1995. | Congress | 1995-06-29 | 1995-06-30 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | Senate | Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] | KS | R | D000401 | 0 | Provides for a recess or adjournment of the Senate from June 29 or 30, 1995, until July 10, 1995, and an adjournment of the House of Representatives from June 30 until July 10, 1995. | 2025-04-07T15:23:12Z | |
| 104-sconres-18 | 104 | sconres | 18 | A concurrent resolution authorizing the Architect of the Capitol to transfer the catafalque to the Supreme Court for a funeral service. | Congress | 1995-06-26 | 1995-06-27 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | Senate | Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] | KS | R | D000401 | 1 | Directs the Architect of the Capitol to transfer the catafalque in the crypt beneath the rotunda of the Capitol to the Chief Justice of the United States to be used in the Supreme Court Building for funeral services for the late Honorable Warren Burger, former Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. | 2016-10-26T07:51:51Z | |
| 104-sconres-19 | 104 | sconres | 19 | A concurrent resolution to correct the enrollment of the bill H.R. 483. | Congress | 1995-06-26 | 1995-06-30 | Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 180, S. Con. Res. 19 is considered passed House. | Senate | Sen. Packwood, Bob [R-OR] | OR | R | P000009 | 0 | Makes a technical correction in the enrollment of H.R. 483 (Medicare select policies). | 2025-04-07T15:28:26Z | |
| 104-sconres-17 | 104 | sconres | 17 | A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the exhibition of the RAH-66 Comanche helicopter. | Government Operations and Politics | 1995-06-08 | 1995-06-16 | Held at the desk. | Senate | Sen. Santorum, Rick [R-PA] | PA | R | S000059 | 3 | Permits the Boeing Company and United Technologies Corporation Joint Venture, acting in cooperation with the Secretary of the Army, to sponsor a free public event featuring the first flying prototype of the RAH-66 Comanche helicopter on the East Front Plaza of the Capitol Grounds on June 21, 1995. | 2025-04-07T15:29:40Z | |
| 104-sconres-15 | 104 | sconres | 15 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding the escalating costs of international peacekeeping activities. | International Affairs | 1995-05-25 | 1995-05-25 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME] | ME | R | S000663 | 0 | Calls for the executive branch to cease obligating the United States to pay for international peacekeeping operations that exceed the authorized amount appropriated for that purpose. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 104-sconres-16 | 104 | sconres | 16 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the Russian Federation should be strongly condemned for its plan to provide nuclear tecnology to Iran, and that such nuclear transfer would make Russia ineligible under terms of the Freedom Support Act. | International Affairs | 1995-05-25 | 1995-05-25 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME] | ME | R | S000663 | 0 | Urges the condemnation of the Russian Federation if it follows through on a commercial agreement to provide Iran with nuclear technology. Declares that such transfer would render Russia ineligible for assistance under the Freedom Support Act. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 104-sconres-14 | 104 | sconres | 14 | A concurrent resolution urging the President to negotiate a new base rights agreement with the Government of Panama to permit United States Armed Forces to remain in Panama beyond December 31, 1999. | International Affairs | 1995-05-17 | 1996-09-24 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere. | Senate | Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] | NC | R | H000463 | 6 | Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President should negotiate a new base rights agreement with the Panamanian Government and consult with the Congress regarding any bilateral negotiations that take place. | 2025-01-23T13:14:35Z | |
| 104-sconres-13 | 104 | sconres | 13 | An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for the fiscal years 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2002. | Economics and Public Finance | 1995-05-15 | 1995-07-13 | Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9943) | Senate | Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM] | NM | R | D000407 | 0 | TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Levels and Amounts Title II: Budgetary Restraints and Rulemaking Title III: Sense of the Congress and the Senate Title I: Levels and Amounts - Establishes the budget for FY 1996 and sets forth appropriate budget levels for FY 1997 through 2002. Sets forth recommended budgetary levels for Federal revenues, total new budget authority, total budget outlays, deficits, public debt, new direct loan obligations, and new primary loan guarantee commitments. (Sec. 102) Establishes the amounts of the increase in the public debt subject to limitation for FY 1996 through 2002. (Sec. 103) Establishes the amounts of Social Security trust fund revenues and outlays for Senate enforcement purposes for FY 1996 through 2002. (Sec. 104) Establishes the appropriate levels of new budget authority, budget outlays, new direct loan obligations, new primary loan guarantee commitments, and new secondary loan guarantee commitments for FY 1996 through 2002 for each major functional category. (Sec. 105) Requires the Senate Budget Committee, after receiving recommendations required from Senate committees, to report to the Senate a reconciliation bill carrying out such recommendations without any substantive revision. Title II: Budgetary Restraints and Rulemaking - Establishes Senate procedures to enforce discretionary spending limits for FY 1996 through 2002. Allows exceptions if there is a declaration of war in effect or during periods of low economic growth. Permits a waiver or suspension upon a vote of three-fifths of the Members. (Sec. 202) Establishes Senate procedures to provide for the continuation of the pay-as-you-go enforcement system. (Sec. 203) Provides for a reserve fund following passage of a conference report complying with reconciliation requirements. (Sec. 204) Provides for a budget surplus allowance which permits a reduction of the revenue floor by an amount based on a revised Congressional Budget Office deficit estimate which reflects additional deficit reduction achieved afte… | 2026-03-09T19:30:27Z | |
| 104-sconres-12 | 104 | sconres | 12 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress concerning the trafficking of Burmese women and girls into Thailand for the purposes of forced prostitution. | International Affairs | 1995-05-04 | 1995-05-04 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA] | WA | D | M001111 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) trafficking in persons violates human dignity and forced prostitution involving physical coercion or debt bondage constitutes a form of forced labor and a slavery-like practice; (2) the U.S. State Department should continue to press the Government of Thailand to strictly enforce all laws that can lead to the prosecution of those involved in trafficking and forced prostitution, ensure that Thai police participants in U.S. Government-sponsored police training programs are systematically vetted to exclude those implicated in such activities, urge the Thai Government to protect the rights and safety of Burmese women and girls in Thailand who are freed from brothels or arrested as illegal immigrants because their status as trafficking victims is unclear; and report to the Congress; (3) the executive branch should take steps to assure that weapons and equipment provided or sold to the Thai police do not become available to members of those forces who might be involved in trafficking, forced prostitution, or abuse of women who are apprehended; and (4) the Agency for International Development should target a portion of its assistance to Thailand for AIDS prevention and control to the foreign population in Thailand, particularly Burmese women in the Thai sex industry. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 104-sconres-11 | 104 | sconres | 11 | A concurrent resolution supporting a resolution to the long-standing dispute regarding Cyprus. | International Affairs | 1995-04-26 | 1995-04-26 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME] | ME | R | S000663 | 28 | Reaffirms that: (1) the status quo on Cyprus is unacceptable; and (2) all foreign troops should be withdrawn. Welcomes the appointment of a Special Presidential Emissary for Cyprus. Expresses continued support for efforts by the United Nations (UN) Secretary General and the U.S. Government to resolve the Cyprus problem. Insists that all parties to the dispute agree to seek a solution based upon relevant UN resolutions. Supports demilitarization of Cyprus. Encourages the UN Security Council and the U.S. Government to consider alternative approaches to promote a resolution of the dispute based upon relevant Security Council resolutions. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 104-sconres-10 | 104 | sconres | 10 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States should take steps to improve economic relations between the United States and the countries of Eastern and Central Europe. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1995-04-04 | 1995-04-04 | Referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Brown, Hank [R-CO] | CO | R | B000919 | 1 | Calls for the President to negotiate international agreements for free trade between the United States and the countries of Central Europe and lay the groundwork for such an agreement by: (1) developing closer commercial contacts; (2) eliminating tariff and nontariff discriminatory barriers; (3) developing framework agreements that chart a course toward a free trade agreement; (4) establishing bilateral investment treaties; (5) stimulating increased U.S. exports and investments to the region; (6) obtaining further liberalization of investment regulations and protection against nationalization in such countries; and (7) establishing fair and expeditious dispute settlement procedures. | 2025-01-14T18:59:41Z | |
| 104-sconres-9 | 104 | sconres | 9 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress regarding a private visit by President Lee Teng-hui of the Republic of China on Taiwan to the United States. | International Affairs | 1995-03-06 | 1995-05-11 | Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6562) | Senate | Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK] | AK | R | M001085 | 53 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should promptly indicate that the United States will welcome a private visit by Taiwanese President Lee Teng-hui to his alma mater, Cornell University, and will welcome a transit stop by President Lee in Anchorage, Alaska, to attend the USA-ROC Economic Council Conference. | 2025-04-07T15:23:12Z | |
| 104-sconres-8 | 104 | sconres | 8 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress on the need for accurate guidelines for breast cancer screening for women ages 40-49, and for other purposes. | Health | 1995-02-16 | 1995-02-16 | Referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. | Senate | Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME] | ME | R | S000663 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Congress concerning: (1) the need for adequate studies on breast cancer screenings for women between the ages of 40 and 49; and (2) the National Cancer Institute's statement and guidelines regarding such screenings. | 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z | |
| 104-sconres-7 | 104 | sconres | 7 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should not have granted diplomatic recognition to the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. | International Affairs | 1995-02-15 | 1995-02-15 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME] | ME | R | S000663 | 0 | Urges the President to reconsider and withdraw diplomatic recognition from the Skopje regime until it: (1) renounces its use of the name Macedonia; (2) removes language from its constitution calling for unification of neighboring territories with the Macedonian Republic; (3) removes symbols which imply territorial expansion such as the Star of Vergina in its flag; (4) ceases propaganda against Greece; and (5) adheres fully to Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe norms and principles. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 104-sconres-6 | 104 | sconres | 6 | A concurrent resolution to express the sense of the Congress that the Secretary of the Treasury should submit monthly reports to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Banking and Financial Services of the House of Representatives concerning compliance by the Government of Mexico regarding certain loans, loan guarantees, and other assistance made by the United States to the Government of Mexico. | International Affairs | 1995-02-14 | 1995-03-22 | Committee on Foreign Relations. Committee consideration held. | Senate | Sen. Mack, Connie, III [R-FL] | FL | R | M000019 | 10 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Secretary of the Treasury should submit monthly status reports to certain congressional committees detailing specified aspects of U.S. loan assistance made to the Government of Mexico. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 104-sconres-5 | 104 | sconres | 5 | A concurrent resolution permitting the use of the Capitol for a ceremony to commemorate the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust. | Government Operations and Politics | 1995-02-07 | 1995-02-07 | Referred to the Committee on Rules. | Senate | Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK] | AK | R | S000888 | 0 | Allows use of the rotunda of the Capitol on April 27, 1995, for a ceremony to observe the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust. | 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z | |
| 104-sconres-4 | 104 | sconres | 4 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to North-South dialogue on the Korean Peninsula and the United States-North Korea Agreed Framework. | International Affairs | 1995-01-25 | 1995-01-30 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1730-1731) | Senate | Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK] | AK | R | M001085 | 4 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the executive branch should: (1) ensure that the implementation of the October 21, 1994, Agreed Framework between the United States and North Korea is linked to substantive and rapid progress in the dialogue between North and South Korea; and (2) develop specific timetables for achieving measures to reduce tensions between North and South Korea, such as holding a North Korea-South Korea Summit, dismantling North Korea's nuclear reprocessing facility, initiating mutual nuclear facility inspections, establishing North-South Liaison Offices, and establishing a North-South joint military commission. Declares that the President should appoint a senior official to represent him in communicating directly with the North Korean Government regarding such measures and to consult with South Korea and other allies regarding such communications. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 104-sconres-2 | 104 | sconres | 2 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the People's Republic of China should purchase a majority of its imported wheat from the United States in order to reduce the trade imbalance between the People's Republic of China and the United States. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1995-01-19 | 1995-01-19 | Referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND] | ND | D | D000432 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should insist that China purchase from the United States a majority of its wheat imports in order to reduce its trade imbalance with the United States. | 2025-01-14T18:59:41Z | |
| 104-sconres-3 | 104 | sconres | 3 | A concurrent resolution relative to Taiwan and the United Nations. | International Affairs | 1995-01-19 | 1995-03-22 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 36. | Senate | Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] | IL | D | S000423 | 52 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) Taiwan deserves full participation, including a seat, in the United Nations (UN); and (2) the U.S. Government should encourage the UN to establish an ad hoc committee to study membership for Taiwan in the UN and its related agencies. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 104-sconres-1 | 104 | sconres | 1 | A concurrent resolution providing for television coverage of open conference committee meetings. | Congress | 1995-01-04 | 1995-01-04 | Referred to the Committee on Rules. | Senate | Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] | KS | R | D000401 | 1 | Authorizes coverage by television cameras of all open conference committee meetings. | 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z |
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