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95-sconres-115 95 sconres 115 A Concurrent Resolution authorizing the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House to sign bills and resolutions. Congress 1978-10-15 1978-10-15 Measure passed House. Senate Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] WV D B001210 0 Authorizes the President of the Senate, the President pro tempore, and the Speaker of the House to sign enrolled bills and joint resolutions passed by the House of Representatives and the Senate. 2024-08-01T20:07:21Z  
95-sconres-114 95 sconres 114 Concurrent Resolution directing the Secretary of the Senate to make certain corrections in the enrollment of the bill (S.2570) to amend the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act of 1973 to provide improved employment and training services , to extend the authorization, and for other purposes. Congress 1978-10-14 1978-10-14 Measure passed House. Senate Sen. Nelson, Gaylord [D-WI] WI D N000033 0 Makes technical corrections in the enrollment of S. 2570 (A bill to amend the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act of 1973). 2024-08-01T20:07:21Z  
95-sconres-113 95 sconres 113 A Concurrent Resolution relating to H.R. 13511. Congress 1978-10-13 1978-10-13 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] WV D B001210 0 Expresses the agreement of the Senate to section 152 of H.R. 13511 (Amends the Internal Revenue Code to reduce income taxes). 2024-08-01T20:07:21Z  
95-sconres-111 95 sconres 111 A concurrent resolution directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 11445. Congress 1978-10-11 1978-10-12 Measure passed House. Senate Sen. Weicker, Lowell P., Jr. [R-CT] CT R W000253 0 Makes technical changes in the enrollment of H.R. 11445 (Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 amendments). 2024-08-01T20:07:21Z  
95-sconres-112 95 sconres 112 A concurrent resolution directing the Secretary of the Senate to make corrections in the enrollment of S. 555. Congress 1978-10-11 1978-10-12 Measure passed House. Senate Sen. Ribicoff, Abraham A. [D-CT] CT D R000191 0 Makes technical corrections in the enrollment of S. 555 (Establishes certain Federal agencies, effects certain reorganization of the Federal Government, and promotes the integrity of public officials and institutions). 2024-08-01T20:07:13Z  
95-sconres-109 95 sconres 109 A resolution to uphold the separation of powers between the executive and legislative branches of Government in the termination of treaties. International Affairs 1978-10-10 1978-10-10 Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Goldwater, Barry [R-AZ] AZ R G000267 24 Prohibits the President from taking any action that would affect the validity of any post-World War II security and mutual defense treaties without the advice and consent of the Senate, or the approval of both Houses of Congress. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
95-sconres-110 95 sconres 110 A concurrent resolution directing the secretary of the Senate to make corrections in the enrollment of S. 2640. Congress 1978-10-10 1978-10-11 Measure passed House. Senate Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] WV D B001210 0 Makes technical corrections in the enrollment of S. 2640 (Civil Service Law reform). 2024-08-01T20:07:21Z  
95-sconres-108 95 sconres 108 A concurrent resolution authorizing the printing of the prayers of the Chaplain of the Senate during the Ninety-fifth Congress as a Senate document. Congress 1978-10-07 1978-10-11 Measure passed House. Senate Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] RI D P000193 0 Authorizes the printing of the prayers of the Senate Chaplain during the Ninety-fifth Congress as a Senate document. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
95-sconres-107 95 sconres 107 Expressing the sense of Congress on Lebanon. International Affairs 1978-10-06 1978-10-06 Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Anderson, Wendell R. [D-MN] MN D A000202 1 Expresses the sense of Congress that the United Nations should consider the placement of a peacekeeping force in Lebanon. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
95-sconres-106 95 sconres 106 A Concurrent Resolution authorizing the printing of 5,000 copies of the eulogies to the late Senator Hubert H. Humphrey. Congress 1978-09-20 1978-09-26 Measure passed House. Senate Sen. Anderson, Wendell R. [D-MN] MN D A000202 0 Authorizes the printing of 5,000 additional bound copies of the eulogies to Hubert H. Humphrey, to be furnished to his successor in office. 2024-08-01T20:07:24Z  
95-sconres-105 95 sconres 105 A concurrent resolution authorizing the printing of additional copies of the final report and of volume II of the executive session hearings on the Korean influence inquiry. Congress 1978-08-25 1978-09-19 Measure passed House. Senate Sen. Stevenson, Adlai E., III [D-IL] IL D S000890 0 Authorizes the printing, for the use of the Senate Select Committee on Ethics, 5,000 additional copies of its final report to the Senate, and 2,000 additional copies of volume II of its executive session hearings, on the Korean influence inquiry. 2024-08-01T20:07:24Z  
95-sconres-104 95 sconres 104 A concurrent resolution revising the congressional budget for the United States Government for the fiscal year 1979. Congress 1978-08-18 1978-09-06 Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H. Con. Res. 683 passed in lieu. Senate Sen. Muskie, Edmund S. [D-ME] ME D M001121 0 Sets forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 1979. States that the recommended level of of Federal revenues is $447,200,000,000 and the appropriate level of total budget outlays is $489,500,000,000. States that the amount by which the aggregate level of Federal revenues should be decreased is $23,400,000,000, and the appropriate level of total new budget authority is $557,700,000,000. Establishes the appropriate level of public debt at $839,500,000,000. Sets forth the appropriate level of new budget authority and the estimated budget outlays for each major functional category. 2025-01-14T18:22:18Z  
95-sconres-103 95 sconres 103 A concurrent resolution to correct the enrollment of H.R. 6669. Congress 1978-08-17 1978-09-06 Measure passed House. Senate Sen. Stevenson, Adlai E., III [D-IL] IL D S000890 0 Authorizes the correction in the enrollment of H.R. 6669 (a bill to establish a national climate program). 2024-08-01T20:07:13Z  
95-sconres-102 95 sconres 102 A concurrent resolution to express the sense of the Congress on the need for a child care center to serve the children of Capitol Hill employees. Day care 1978-08-15 1978-08-15 Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs. Senate Sen. McGovern, George [D-SD] SD D M000452 0 Expresses the sense of the Congress that a child care center should be established on Capitol Hill for the children of employees of the Senate, the House of Representatives, the Library of Congress, and the Supreme Court. 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z  
95-sconres-101 95 sconres 101 A concurrent resolution to correct the enrollment of H.R. 10732. Congress 1978-08-08 1978-08-08 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK] AK R S000888 0 Makes a correction in the enrollment of H. R. 10732 (Fishery Conservation and Management Act.) 2024-08-01T20:07:21Z  
95-sconres-100 95 sconres 100 A concurrent resolution to establish a Joint Committee on National Health Policy. Congress 1978-07-31 1978-07-31 Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs. Senate Sen. Javits, Jacob K. [R-NY] NY R J000064 0 Establishes a Joint Committee on National Health Policy to make continuing studies of a national health insurance program, and to receive all bills, resolutions, and other matters in the Senate or the House relating primarily to the creation or implementation of such a program. 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z  
95-sconres-99 95 sconres 99 A concurrent resolution authorizing the printing of a revised edition of the committee print entitled "Small Business and the Quality of American Life" as a Senate document. Congress 1978-07-31 1978-07-31 Referred to Senate Committee on Rules and Administration. Senate Sen. Nelson, Gaylord [D-WI] WI D N000033 0 Orders the printing, with illustrations, of: (1) a revised edition of the Senate Select Small Business Committee's "Small Business and the Quality of "American Life"; and (2) 20,000 additional copies, for the use of such select committee. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
95-sconres-98 95 sconres 98 A concurrent resolution relating to adjournment to a date certain during the remainder of the 95th Congress. Congress 1978-07-25 1978-07-27 Measure passed House, roll call #606 (302-44). Senate Sen. Byrd, Harry F., Jr. [I-VA] VA I B001209 1 Prohibits the Senate and the House of Representatives from adjourning for a period in excess of three days, or from adjourning sine die, until both Houses have adopted a concurrent resolution providing either for an adjournment (in excess of three days) to a day certain, or for adjourment sine die. 2024-08-01T20:07:14Z  
95-sconres-97 95 sconres 97 A concurrent resolution authorizing the printing of additional copies of the committee print entitled "Preliminary Guide to Export Opportunities to Japan." Congress 1978-07-21 1978-09-26 Measure passed House. Senate Sen. Proxmire, William [D-WI] WI D P000553 0 Orders the printing of additional copies of the "Preliminary Guide to Export Opportunities to Japan", for the use of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
95-sconres-96 95 sconres 96 A concurrent resolution authorizing the reprinting of book II of the Senate report entitled "Intelligence Activities and the Rights of Americans" (S. Rept. 94-755). Congress 1978-07-19 1978-09-26 Measure passed House. Senate Sen. Bayh, Birch [D-IN] IN D B000254 0 Orders the printing of 600 copies of S. Rept. 94-755, "Intelligence Activities and the Rights of Americans", for the use of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
95-sconres-95 95 sconres 95 A concurrent resolution condemning the trials of Anatoly Shcharansky, Viktoras Petkus, and Aleksandr Ilyich Ginzburg. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1978-07-11 1978-07-12 Measure passed House, roll call #534 (380-10). Senate Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] WV D B001210 43 Expresses the sense of the Congress that (1) the trials of Antoly Shcharansky, Viktoras Petkus, and Aleksandr Ilyich Ginzburg are matters of deep concern to the American people that adversely affect Soviet-American relations; and (2) the U.S.S.R. Supreme Soviet should seek a humanitarian resolution to these cases and work toward improving such relations. 2024-08-01T20:07:14Z  
95-sconres-94 95 sconres 94 A concurrent resolution relating to the trial of Anatoly Shcharansky. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1978-07-10 1978-07-10 Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Ribicoff, Abraham A. [D-CT] CT D R000191 0 Expresses the Congress' condemnation of the trial of Anatoly Shcharansky and calls upon the Soviet Union to comply with the Helsinki agreement by permitting Mr. Shcharansky to emigrate to Israel. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
95-sconres-93 95 sconres 93 A concurrent resolution to set forth the views of the Congress on Soviet-Cuban intervention in Africa and U.S. policy. International Affairs 1978-06-29 1978-06-29 Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Brooke, Edward W. [R-MA] MA R B000871 0 States the interest of the United States to be to undertake certain diplomatic and economic initiatives to increase opposition to the Soviet and Cuban military presence in Africa, and to increase pressure for their withdrawal. Declares that any normalization of relations with Cuba after such withdrawal should be conditioned upon questions of (1) human rights; (2) U.S. citizens held in Cuban prisons; (3) expropriation of property belonging to U.S. citizens; and (4) the antihijacking agreement between the United States and Cuba. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
95-sconres-92 95 sconres 92 To seek the resurrection of the Ukrainian Orthodox and Catholic Churches and other religions in Ukraine. Religious liberty 1978-06-14 1978-06-14 Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Goldwater, Barry [R-AZ] AZ R G000267 3 Expresses as the sense of the Congress that the President should call upon the Government of the Soviet Union, contact national and international relegious councils, and utilize formal and informal contacts with Soviet officials in order to revive and secure religious liberty in the Ukraine. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
95-sconres-91 95 sconres 91 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should sever existing diplomatic and economic relations with Cuba until such time as Cuba removes its military forces from Africa. International Affairs 1978-06-09 1978-06-09 Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Bartlett, Dewey F. [R-OK] OK R B000200 31 States that the President should, pending removal of Cuban military forces from Africa, (1) recall the United States Interests Section from Cuba and expel the Cuban Interests Section from the United States, (2) deny any license for commercial trade with or export to Cuba under the Export Administration Act of 1969, (3) reverse any other action toward the normalization of relations with Cuba, and (4) defer any further official actions toward normalization of United States relations with Cuba. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
95-sconres-90 95 sconres 90 A concurrent resolution authorizing the printing of additional copies of Volumes 1 and 2 of the committee print entitled, "A Legislative History of the Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972." Congress 1978-06-08 1978-09-26 Measure passed House. Senate Sen. Randolph, Jennings [D-WV] WV D R000046 0 Authorizes the printing of 1,000 copies of volumes 1 and 2 of the Senate committee print of the 93rd Congress entitled "A Legislative History of the Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972." 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
95-sconres-89 95 sconres 89 A concurrent resolution authorizing the printing of additional copies of volume II of the Senate hearings entitled "Korean Influence Inquiry". Congress 1978-05-24 1978-06-07 Measure passed House, roll call #423 (329-50). Senate Sen. Stevenson, Adlai E., III [D-IL] IL D S000890 0 Authorizes the printing for the use of the Senate Select Committee on Ethics of 2,000 additional copies of volume 2 of its hearings of the 95th Congress, second session, entitled "Korean Influence Inquiry." 2024-08-01T20:07:24Z  
95-sconres-87 95 sconres 87 A concurrent resolution relating to the national air quality standard for photochemical oxidants. Environmental Protection 1978-05-18 1978-05-18 Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX] TX D B000401 1 Expresses the sense of Congress that (1) the Congress intended the National air ambient quality standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency EPA pursuant to the Clean Air Act and subsequent amendments to be reasonable and attainable; (2) the EPA reconsider and revise the National ambient air quality standards for photochemical oxidents, and (3) reasonable air pollution control measures be applied during such consideration. 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z  
95-sconres-88 95 sconres 88 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the Helsinki Final Act, as well as international law, guarantees the right of the members of the Public Groups to Promote Observance of the Helsinki Agreement in the U.S.S.R. to pursue their lawful activities and urging the President to continue to express United States opposition to the imprisonment of Group members. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1978-05-18 1978-05-18 Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] RI D P000193 7 Expresses the sense of Congress that, in conformity with the Helsinki Final Act, the Declaration of Human Rights, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, and basic standards of justice, the unjustly imprisoned members and affiliates of the Soviet Helsinki Group should be granted their freedom and allowed to pursue their lawful activities in behalf of basic human rights. Urges the President, the Secretary of State, and other appropriate executive branch officials to continue to express at every suitable opportunity and in the strongest terms the opposition of the United States to the imprisonment of the Helsinki Group members. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
95-sconres-86 95 sconres 86 Concurrent resolution relating to action by the Congress on certain sales of armaments to Egypt, Israel and Saudi Arabia. International Affairs 1978-05-11 1978-05-15 Measure failed of passage in Senate, roll call #161 (44-54). Senate Sen. Sparkman, John J. [D-AL] AL D S000701 0 Expresses Congressional disapproval of the sale of 50 F-5 aircraft to Egypt, 60 F-15 aircraft to Saudi Arabia, and 15 F-15 and 75 F-16 aircraft to Israel. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
95-sconres-85 95 sconres 85 Urging the Attorney General to seek dismissal of the prosecutions against three former high-level officials of the Federal Bureau of Investigation who are charged with violations of the Fourth Amendment of the Constitution. Government Operations and Politics 1978-05-10 1978-05-10 Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Hayakawa, Samuel Ichiye [R-CA] CA R H000384 0 Urges the Attorney General to seek dismissal of the indictments of three former high-level officials of the Federal Bureau of Investigation: L. Patrick Gray III, W. Mark Felt, and Edward S. Miller. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
95-sconres-81 95 sconres 81 A concurrent resolution expressing the objection of the Congress, pursuant to Section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act, to the proposed sale of 50 F-5 aircraft (transmittal number 78-32, transmitted to Congress on April 28, 1978). International Affairs 1978-05-01 1978-05-01 Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Proxmire, William [D-WI] WI D P000553 0 Expresses Congressional disapproval of the sale of 50 F-5 aircraft to Egypt, proposed to Congress April 28, 1978. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
95-sconres-82 95 sconres 82 A concurrent resolution expressing the objection of the Congress, pursuant to Section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act, to the proposed sale of 15 F-15 aircraft (transmittal number 78-33, transmitted to Congress on April 28,1978). International Affairs 1978-05-01 1978-05-01 Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Proxmire, William [D-WI] WI D P000553 0 Expresses Congressional disapproval of the sale of 15 F-15 aircraft to Israel, proposed to Congress April 28, 1978. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
95-sconres-83 95 sconres 83 A concurrent resolution expressing the objection of the Congress, pursuant to Section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act, to the proposed sale of 75 F-16 aircraft (transmittal number 78-34, transmitted to Congress on April 28, 1978). International Affairs 1978-05-01 1978-05-01 Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Proxmire, William [D-WI] WI D P000553 0 Expresses Congressional disapproval of the sale of 75 F-16 aircraft to Israel, proposed to Congress April 28, 1978. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
95-sconres-84 95 sconres 84 A concurrent resolution expressing the objection of the Congress, pursuant to Section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act, to the proposed sale of 60 F-15 aircraft (transmittal number 78-35, transmitted to Congress on April 28, 1978). International Affairs 1978-05-01 1978-05-01 Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Proxmire, William [D-WI] WI D P000553 0 Expresses Congressional disapproval of the sale of 60 F-15 aircraft to Saudi Arabia, proposed to Congress April 28, 1978. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
95-sconres-80 95 sconres 80 A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the U.S. Government for the fiscal year 1979. Economics and Public Finance 1978-04-14 1978-05-17 House agreed to Senate amendments, roll call #327 (201-198). Senate Sen. Muskie, Edmund S. [D-ME] ME D M001121 0 (Conference report filed in Senate, S. Rept. 95-866) Sets forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 1979. States that the recommended level of Federal revenues is $447,900,000,000 and the amount by which the aggregate level of Federal revenues should be decreased $24,700,000,000. States that the appropriate level of total new budget authority is $568,850,000,000. Establishes the appropriate level of the public debt at $849,100,000,000. Sets forth the appropriate level of new budget authority and the estimated budget outlays for each major functional category. 2025-01-14T18:22:18Z  
95-sconres-79 95 sconres 79 A concurrent resolution disapproving proposed regulations of the Department of the Treasury requiring centralized registration of firearms and other matters. Taxation 1978-04-13 1978-04-19 Rereferred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID] ID R M000346 44 Declares that certain proposed regulations of the Department of the Treasury regarding centralized firearms sales recordkeeping and other firearms control measures exceed the Department's authority, and directs that the regulations be withdrawn. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
95-sconres-78 95 sconres 78 A concurrent resolution reaffirming support for the vigorous enforcement of laws designed to protect American industries from unfair competition by foreign industries. Imports 1978-04-12 1978-04-12 Referred to Senate Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Baker, Howard H., Jr. [R-TN] TN R B000063 1 Reaffirms the support of the Congress for existing laws restricting unfair or subsidized competition from imports. Urges the President to direct Federal agencies to enforce existing laws to prevent dumping, trade discrimination, and unfair competition which have an adverse impact on the American steel industry. 2024-08-01T20:07:13Z  
95-sconres-77 95 sconres 77 A concurrent resolution to establish a "National Halibut Week". Commemorations 1978-04-10 1978-04-10 Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Magnuson, Warren G. [D-WA] WA D M000053 0 Authorizes the President to designate the week beginning on June 11, 1978, as "National Halibut Week." 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
95-sconres-76 95 sconres 76 A concurrent resolution to approve the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment with respect to the products of Hungary. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1978-04-07 1978-04-07 Referred to Senate Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] WV D B001210 1 Expresses Congressional approval of nondiscriminatory tariff treatment of products imported from Hungary, proposed by the President on April 7, 1978. 2024-08-01T20:07:13Z  
95-sconres-75 95 sconres 75 A concurrent resolution praising the United States delegation to the Belgrade meeting of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe for its efforts on behalf of human rights, and urging the President to continue to express United States opposition to repressive actions and to violations of basic human rights which are contrary to the Helsinki Accords. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1978-04-06 1978-04-06 Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] RI D P000193 1 Commends the United States delegation to the Belgrade Conference for obtaining a review of compliance with the human rights provisions of the Helsinki Accords (the Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe). Urges the President and other executive branch officials to continue to express United States opposition to repressive actions and violations of human rights which are contrary to the Helsinki Accords. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
95-sconres-74 95 sconres 74 A concurrent resolution recognizing April as Fair Housing Month. Commemorations 1978-04-04 1978-04-04 Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD] MD R M000241 25 Designates the month of April as "Fair Housing Month." 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
95-sconres-73 95 sconres 73 A concurrent resolution to express the sense of the United States Congress regarding the imposition of import fees on crude oil by the President of the United States. Energy 1978-04-03 1978-05-09 Reported to Senate from the Committee on Finance with amendment, S. Rept. 95-787. Senate Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] KS R D000401 29 (Reported to Senate from the Committee on Finance with amendment, S. Rept. 95-787) Declares it the sense of Congress that: (1) the President should not impose additional import fees on oil as a means of reducing crude oil imports; (2) the President should not impose additional import fees on imports of refined petroleum products if additional import fees are not imposed on imported crude oil and if a crude oil equalization tax is not imposed on domestically produced crude oil; and (3) the President should hold open public hearings to assess and mitigate the effects on the economic well-being of affected regions and industries of additional import fees on refined petroleum products before imposing such fees. 2024-08-01T20:07:13Z  
95-sconres-72 95 sconres 72 A concurrent resolution countering terrorism. Terrorism 1978-03-16 1978-06-21 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. Senate Sen. Case, Clifford P. [R-NJ] NJ R C000220 27 Condemns recent terrorism in Egypt, Israel, and Jordan. Extends Congressional condolences to victims of these attacks. Declares that the President should (1) intensify efforts of the executive branch to counter international terrorism, (2) report to Congress on the implementation of laws regarding terrorism; (3) report to Congress on the activities of the Palestine Liberation Organization office in New York; and (4) report to specified Congressional committees the names of nations which furnish assistance to such Organization. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
95-sconres-71 95 sconres 71 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the United Nations should convene a World Alternate Energy Conference having as its major purpose the establishment of an International Alternate Energy Commission to facilitate the transfer among countries of information relating to alternate energy sources and to otherwise encourage the use of alternate energy sources. International cooperation in science 1978-03-13 1978-03-13 Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. McGovern, George [D-SD] SD D M000452 1 Declares it the sense of Congress that the United States should encourage the United Nations to hold a World Alternate Energy Conference to consider alternate ways to meet the world's energy needs and to establish an International Alternate Energy Commission to encourage worldwide use of alternate energy sources. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
95-sconres-70 95 sconres 70 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress on the agreement in Rhodesia. International Affairs 1978-03-09 1978-03-09 Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Case, Clifford P. [R-NJ] NJ R C000220 4 Declares it the sense of Congress that the President should (1) assist reconciliation in Rhodesia, (2) oppose efforts to undermine the objectives of the Rhodesian agreement on majority rule and minority rights, and (3) instruct the Ambassador to the United Nations to lend his efforts to insuring United Nations consideration of the agreement. Declares it the sense of Congress (1) that the agreement should be considered by the United States and other governments, and (2) that the role of the United States should be to join with like-minded parties to bring about a peaceful solution. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
95-sconres-69 95 sconres 69 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States should endorse and encourage international support for the agreement signed in Salisbury; Rhodesia on March 3, 1978, and for other purposes. International Affairs 1978-03-07 1978-03-07 Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] KS R D000401 11 Declares it the sense of Congress that the March 3, 1978, agreement for the transition to majority rule in Rhodesia merits the endorsement of the United States. Urges the President to instruct the Ambassador to the United Nations to gain international support for the agreement. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
95-sconres-68 95 sconres 68 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress on the Baltic States question. International Affairs 1978-03-02 1978-03-02 Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Curtis, Carl T. [R-NE] NE R C001006 14 Declares the sense of the Congress that the President and the Secretary of State should take all necessary steps to bring the Baltic States question before the United Nations and to urge the United Nations to request the Soviet Union to withdraw all non-native troops, agents, colonists, and controls from the Republics of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia, and to return all Baltic exiles from Siberia and from prisons and labor camps in the Soviet Union. Requires the Secretary of State to do his utmost to bring the matter of the Baltic States to the attention of all nations by means of special radio programs and publications. Declares that the United States should not agree to the recognition of the Soviet Union's annexation of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. Directs the President to take steps to provide that all maps of Europe show the Republics of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia as independent states. Calls for a return of self-determination to the peoples of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia through free elections conducted under the auspices of the United Nations. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
95-sconres-67 95 sconres 67 A concurrent resolution urging the Secretary of Defense not to include within the Competitive Rate Program the movement of household goods of military and civilian personnel being transferred between the Continental United States and Alaska or Hawaii. Household moving 1978-02-27 1978-02-27 Referred to Senate Committee on Armed Services. Senate Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] HI D I000025 5 Urges the Secretary of Defense not to include within the competitive rate program (under which services are procured for the movement of the household goods of Department of Defense employees) the movement of household goods of Department personnel who are being transferred between the continental United States and Alaska or Hawaii. 2025-01-14T17:07:58Z  
95-sconres-66 95 sconres 66 A concurrent resolution disapproving a determination of the President under the Trade Act of 1974 denying import relief to domestic producers of nuts, bolts, and large screws. Imports 1978-02-21 1978-02-21 Referred to Senate Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH] OH D G000236 20 Expresses Congressional disapproval of the Presidential denial of import relief to the producers of nuts, bolts, and large screws, under the Trade Act of 1974, transmitted to the Congress on February 10, 1978. 2024-08-01T20:07:13Z  
95-sconres-65 95 sconres 65 A concurrent resolution calling for a timely resolution of the present reviews of federally-owned roadless areas, and for cooperation among Congress and the various Departments conducting such reviews. Public Lands and Natural Resources 1978-02-07 1978-02-07 Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Church, Frank [D-ID] ID D C000388 12 Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the Secretaries of Agriculture and the Interior coordinate development of the National Wilderness Preservation System; (2) interested persons participate in the present roadless area reviews; and (3) future uses of roadless lands be decided as rapidly as possible. 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z  
95-sconres-63 95 sconres 63 A concurrent resolution approving an amendment to the District of Columbia charter relating to initiative and referendum. Referendum 1978-01-30 1978-01-30 Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs. Senate Sen. Eagleton, Thomas F. [D-MO] MO D E000004 0 Approves an amendment to the District of Columbia charter relating to initiative and referendum. 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z  
95-sconres-64 95 sconres 64 A concurrent resolution approving an amendment to the District of Columbia charter relating to recall of elected officials. Recall of officials 1978-01-30 1978-01-30 Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs. Senate Sen. Eagleton, Thomas F. [D-MO] MO D E000004 0 Approves an amendment to the District of Columbia Charter relating to recall of elected officials. 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z  
95-sconres-61 95 sconres 61 A concurrent resolution relating to rural health care. Rural conditions 1977-12-15 1977-12-15 Referred to Senate Committee on Human Resources. Senate Sen. Hathaway, William D. [D-ME] ME D H000346 1 Declares it the sense of Congress that the national health planning guidelines should include sufficient flexibility to allow a health systems agency to recognize special characteristics in rural areas and, on the basis of those special characteristics, to establish a health systems plan that varies from the national guidelines, in order to provide necessary health care services to rural residents. 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
95-sconres-62 95 sconres 62 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the United Nations should convene a World Alternate Energy Conference having as its major purpose the establishment of an International Alternate Energy Commission to facilitate the transfer among countries of information relating to alternate energy sources and to otherwise encourage the use of alternate energy sources. International cooperation in science 1977-12-15 1977-12-15 Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Humphrey, Hubert H. [D-MN] MN D H000953 15 Declares it the sense of Congress that the United States should encourage the United Nations to hold a World Alternate Energy Conference to consider alternate ways to meet the world's energy needs and to establish an International Alternate Energy Commission to encourage worldwide use of alternate energy sources. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
95-sconres-60 95 sconres 60 A concurrent resolution relating to South Africa. Political prisoners 1977-10-31 1978-04-24 Placed on calendar in Senate under Subjects on the Table. Senate Sen. Clark, Dick [D-IA] IA D C000448 11 Denounces South Africa for the death of Steve Biko and for certain repressive measures against the opponents of apartheid, including closing of newspapers and other restrictions. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
95-sconres-59 95 sconres 59 A concurrent resolution relating to Petroleos Mexicanos. Energy 1977-10-19 1977-10-19 Referred to Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs. Senate Sen. Stevenson, Adlai E., III [D-IL] IL D S000890 0 Declares it the sense of Congress that the Export-Import Bank should not furnish financing to Petroleos Mexicanos (PEMEX) to assist in construction of a natural gas pipeline until it is established that such pipeline will make available substantial gas supplies to United States consumers and that certain pricing conditions are met. 2025-01-14T18:20:21Z  
95-sconres-56 95 sconres 56 An original concurrent resolution expressing the concurrence of the Senate and the House of Representatives with respect to presidential action affecting the limitation of strategic armaments. International Affairs 1977-10-17 1977-10-20 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. Senate Sen. Sparkman, John J. [D-AL] AL D S000701 0 Authorizes the President to extend the interim agreement with the Soviet Union in regard to further negotiations to be pursued during the Strategic Arms Limitations Talks (SALT II). Requires the Secretary of State to make semi-annual reports to Congress on the status of SALT II negotiations. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
95-sconres-57 95 sconres 57 A concurrent resolution to correct the enrollment of S. 717. Congress 1977-10-17 1977-10-27 Measure passed House. Senate Sen. Williams, Harrison A., Jr. [D-NJ] NJ D W000502 0 Makes corrections in the enrollment of S. 717 (Mining industry safety). 2024-08-01T20:07:13Z  
95-sconres-58 95 sconres 58 A concurrent resolution authorizing the correction in engrossment of Senate amendments to H.R. 4018. Energy 1977-10-17 1977-10-18 Measure passed House. Senate Sen. Griffin, Robert P. [R-MI] MI R G000465 0 Revises the engrossment of the Senate amendments to H.R. 4018 to stipulate that no action by the Federal Power Commission pursuant to any Act shall take from a natural gas distribution company any volumes of gas which such company demonstrates resulted from energy conservation measures. 2024-08-01T20:07:13Z  
95-sconres-53 95 sconres 53 A concurrent resolution reported authorizing additional printing. Congress 1977-10-12 1977-11-03 Measure passed House. Senate Sen. Sparkman, John J. [D-AL] AL D S000701 0 Directs the printing of certain hearings of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations entitled "Panama Canal Treaties." 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
95-sconres-54 95 sconres 54 A concurrent resolution relation to human rights of the Helsinki accords. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1977-10-12 1977-10-12 Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Williams, Harrison A., Jr. [D-NJ] NJ D W000502 4 Declares that the President should instruct the United States delegation to the Belgrade Conference (1) to bring to the attention of attending countries incidents of harassment and human rights violations, especially violations of the rights of persons attempting to monitor the Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe, and (2) to urge observation of human rights and redress of such violations. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
95-sconres-55 95 sconres 55 A concurrent resolution authorizing the Secretary of the Senate to make corrections in the enrollment of S. 1811. Congress 1977-10-12 1977-10-20 Measure indifinitely postponed in Senate. Senate Sen. Church, Frank [D-ID] ID D C000388 0 Makes corrections in the enrollment of S. 1811 (ERDA Authorization Act of 1978 - Civilian Applications). 2024-08-01T20:07:13Z  
95-sconres-52 95 sconres 52 A concurrent resolution authorizing printing. Congress 1977-10-11 1977-11-03 Measure passed House. Senate Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] WV D B001210 0 Directs the printing of the booklet entitled "The Senate Chamber, 1810-1859." 2024-08-01T20:07:15Z  
95-sconres-50 95 sconres 50 A concurrent resolution relating to the purchase of cotton by the bank of Tokyo. Finance and Financial Sector 1977-10-07 1977-10-07 Referred to Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs. Senate Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] NC R H000463 0 Declares it the sense of the Congress that the Export - Import Bank of the United States should not provide financing to the Bank of Tokyo, Limited, for certain purchases of raw cotton. 2025-01-14T18:20:21Z  
95-sconres-51 95 sconres 51 A concurrent resolution submitted relating to Americans missing in action. Armed Forces and National Security 1977-10-07 1977-10-07 Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Humphrey, Hubert H. [D-MN] MN D H000953 4 Declares it the sense of the Congress that the President should instruct the Secretary of State to request the Secretary General of the United Nations to work through existing United Nations agencies to secure a full accounting of Americans listed as missing in Southeast Asia. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
95-sconres-49 95 sconres 49 A concurrent resolution revising coverage schedule of Employee Retirement Income Security Act.   1977-10-06 1977-10-06 Referred to Senate Committee on Human Resources. Senate Sen. Williams, Harrison A., Jr. [D-NJ] NJ D W000502 0 Expresses congressional favor of the proposed revised coverage schedule of basic benefits for employee pension benefit plans other than multiemployer plans which was transmitted to Congress by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation on September 23, 1977. 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
95-sconres-48 95 sconres 48 A concurrent resolution objecting to proposed sale of weapons. International Affairs 1977-10-01 1977-10-01 Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Culver, John C. [D-IA] IA D C000979 19 Expresses Congressional objection to the site of seven airborne early warning aircraft to Iran, proposed by the President on September 7, 1977. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
95-sconres-46 95 sconres 46 A concurrent resolution providing for certain corrections to be made in the enrollment of the bill to extend and amend the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945. Congress 1977-09-30 1977-10-14 Measure passed House. Senate Sen. Proxmire, William [D-WI] WI D P000553 0 Makes technical corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 6415 (Export Import Bank Act of 1945). 2024-08-01T20:07:12Z  
95-sconres-47 95 sconres 47 An original concurrent resolution reported relating to limitation of strategic armaments. International Affairs 1977-09-30 1977-10-03 Point of order sustained that resolution never left the Committee. Senate Sen. Sparkman, John J. [D-AL] AL D S000701 0 Authorizes the President to proceed in accordance with the statement of intent by the the Secretary of State of Sept. 23, 1977, not to take any action inconsistent with the Interim Agreement Between the United States of America and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics on Certain Measures with Respect to the Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms during strategic arms limitations negotiations, provided that the Soviet Union exercises similar restraint. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
95-sconres-45 95 sconres 45 A concurrent resolution relating to the 1984 Summer Olympic Games. Sports and Recreation 1977-09-16 1977-09-16 Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Senate Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA] CA D C000877 0 Resolves that all efforts be made to locate the 1984 summer Olympic games in the United States and that the Federal Government provide appropriate funds to the American city hosting the games. 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  
95-sconres-44 95 sconres 44 A concurrent resolution on recognition of General Thaddeus Kosciuszko. Public Lands and Natural Resources 1977-09-14 1978-04-03 Measure passed House, in lieu of H.Con.Res. 359. Senate Sen. Jackson, Henry M. [D-WA] WA D J000013 5 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the sites of service of General Thaddeus Kosciuszko should be recognized by the Federal, State, and local governments as the Kosciuszko Military Engineering Sites and marked by suitable markers. Encourages the Secretary of the Interior to accept the donations of such suitable markers for placement within the National Park System. 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z  
95-sconres-42 95 sconres 42 A concurrent resolution providing for a review of the U.S. Employment Service.   1977-08-04 1977-08-04 Referred to Senate Committee on Human Resources. Senate Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] NC R H000463 0 Directs the United States Employment Service, through its central and State offices, to direct its resources toward assisting those groups traditionally suffering high unemployment. Directs Congress to review the Wagner-Peyser Act and other legislation pertinent to Federal employment services. 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
95-sconres-43 95 sconres 43 A concurrent resolution revising the Congressional Budget for the U.S. Government for the fiscal year 1978. Economics and Public Finance 1977-08-04 1977-09-09 Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, provisions inserted in H. Con. Res. 341. Senate Sen. Muskie, Edmund S. [D-ME] ME D M001121 0 (Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, provisions inserted in H. Con. Res. 341) Sets forth congressional budget for the United States Government for the fiscal year 1978. States that the recommended level of Federal revenues is $394,825,000,000 and the amount by which the aggregate level of Federal revenues should be decreased is $775,000,000. States that the appropriate level of total new budget authority is $501,400,000,000. Establishes the appropriate level of the public debt at $779,275,000,000. Sets for the appropriate level of new budget authority and the estimated budget outlays for each major functional category. 2025-01-14T18:22:18Z  
95-sconres-41 95 sconres 41 A concurrent resolution relating to the treatment of epilepsy. Health 1977-07-26 1977-07-26 Referred to Senate Committee on Human Resources. Senate Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] NC R H000463 3 Requests the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to hasten the assembly of data and expedite the reviews and consideration precedent to the introduction of sodium valproate for the treatment of epilepsy in the United States. 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
95-sconres-39 95 sconres 39 A concurrent resolution to authorize technical corrections in enrollment of H.R. 2. Government publications 1977-07-20 1977-07-21 Measure passed House. Senate Sen. Metcalf, Lee [D-MT] MT D M000671 0 Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make certain corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 2 (Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act). 2024-08-01T20:07:12Z  
95-sconres-40 95 sconres 40 A concurrent resolution relating to illegal payments to Members of Congress by Korea. Congress 1977-07-20 1977-07-20 Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs. Senate Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE] DE R R000460 0 Establishes a Special Commission to Investigate Illegal Korean Payments to assist the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct of the House and the Committee on Ethics of the Senate in investigating all serious allegations that Members or employees of Congress accepted illegal gifts or payments from the Government of Korea, or individuals employed thereby. States that the Commission will cease to exist on February 1, 1978. 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z  
95-sconres-37 95 sconres 37 A concurrent resolution disapproving compulsory air bag equipment in automobiles. Transportation and Public Works 1977-07-19 1977-07-19 Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Senate Sen. Bartlett, Dewey F. [R-OK] OK R B000200 4 Disapproves the Federal motor vehicle safety standard transmitted to Congress on June 30, 1977. 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  
95-sconres-38 95 sconres 38 A concurrent resolution disapproving presidential action regarding the sugar industry. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1977-07-19 1977-07-19 Referred to Senate Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] KS R D000401 15 Expresses Congressional disapproval of the action taken by the President under the Trade Act of 1974, transmitted to Congress on May 4, 1977. 2024-08-01T20:07:12Z  
95-sconres-36 95 sconres 36 A concurrent resolution objecting to a proposed sale of weapons. International Affairs 1977-07-15 1977-07-15 Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Culver, John C. [D-IA] IA D C000979 0 Expresses Congressional objection to the sale of seven airborne early warning aircraft to Iran, proposed by the President on July 7, 1977. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
95-sconres-35 95 sconres 35 A concurrent resolution relating to the power failure in New York City. Energy 1977-07-14 1977-07-14 Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] NY D M001054 0 Calls for an immediate investigation of the New York power outage of July 13, 1977, by the Federal Power Commission. 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z  
95-sconres-34 95 sconres 34 A concurrent resolution relating to the Holy Crown of St. Stephen. Arts, Culture, Religion 1977-07-12 1977-07-12 Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] KS R D000401 1 Declares it the sense of Congress that the Holy Crown of Saint Stephen should remain in the United States until a constitutional government is established in Hungary. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
95-sconres-33 95 sconres 33 A concurrent resolution relating to Galina Michelson and Olga Michelson. Emigration 1977-07-11 1977-07-11 Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Metzenbaum, Howard M. [D-OH] OH D M000678 9 Declares it the sense of Congress that Galina and Olga Michelson should be granted exit visas by the Soviet Union. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
95-sconres-32 95 sconres 32 A concurrent resolution relating to the observance of Thanksgiving. International Affairs 1977-07-01 1978-10-10 Measure passed House, amended. Senate Sen. Humphrey, Hubert H. [D-MN] MN D H000953 0 (Measure passed House, amended) Expresses the sense of Congress that the national observance of Thanksgiving on November 23, 1978, should include a voluntary practice to be called "Thankful Giving" whereby Americans are invited to share with those abroad who are hungry. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
95-sconres-31 95 sconres 31 A concurrent resolution disapproving Federal motor vehicle safety standard 208. Transportation and Public Works 1977-06-30 1977-10-12 Motion to table passed Senate, roll call #558 (65-31). Senate Sen. Griffin, Robert P. [R-MI] MI R G000465 5 Disapproves the Federal motor vehicle safety standard transmitted to Congress on June 30, 1977. 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  
95-sconres-29 95 sconres 29 A concurrent resolution requiring an investigation of certain economic changes. Congress 1977-06-14 1977-06-14 Referred to Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs. Senate Sen. Humphrey, Hubert H. [D-MN] MN D H000953 0 Directs the Joint Economic Committee to undertake an investigation of past and prospective changes in the United States and world economies, and the impact of such changes on the economies of the United States and other nations. Authorizes the Joint Committee to expend not more than $900,000 for such study from July 1, 1977 through December 31, 1978. 2025-01-14T18:20:21Z  
95-sconres-30 95 sconres 30 A concurrent resolution relating to the final act of the conference on security and cooperation in Europe. International Affairs 1977-06-14 1977-06-17 Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate. Senate Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] RI D P000193 0 Declares it the sense of the Congress that the United States delegation to the Belgrade Conference insure that the conference agenda provides for an exchange of views on the application of the Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe, including discussion of all violations of the Final Act. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
95-sconres-28 95 sconres 28 Authorizing technical corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 5840. Government publications 1977-06-08 1977-06-10 Measure passed House. Senate Sen. Proxmire, William [D-WI] WI D P000553 0 Authorizes the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make certain technical corrections in the enrollment of H. R. 5840. 2024-08-01T20:07:12Z  
95-sconres-27 95 sconres 27 Resolution relating to Statues of Martin Luther King and Carl Hayden. Monuments and memorials 1977-05-24 1977-05-24 Referred to Senate Committee on Rules and Administration. Senate Sen. Humphrey, Hubert H. [D-MN] MN D H000953 0 Authorizes and directs the Joint Committee on the Library to procure and place in the Capitol statues or busts of Martin Luther King, Junior, and Carl Hayden. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
95-sconres-26 95 sconres 26 Resolution declaring a state of war against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Diseases 1977-05-18 1977-11-29 Measure passed House. Senate Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA] CA D C000877 57 (Reported to Senate from the Committee on Human Resources with amendment, S. Rept. 95-600) Expresses the sense of Congress that action should be taken to focus national attention on the extent and consequences of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and on the need for finding a cure for that disease. 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
95-sconres-24 95 sconres 24 A concurrent resolution relating to the Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe. International Affairs 1977-05-13 1977-05-13 Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] KS R D000401 3 Declares it the sense of the Senate that the United States Delegation to the Belgrade Conference concerning the Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe should (1) reiterate the American commitment to human rights, (2) insist on a full conference agenda including discussion of all violations of the Final Act, and (3) include at least seven permanent seats for members of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
95-sconres-25 95 sconres 25 A concurrent resolution relating to a statue of the late Senator Ernest Gruening. Monuments and memorials 1977-05-13 1977-09-26 Measure passed House. Senate Sen. Gravel, Mike [D-AK] AK D G000388 1 Accepts a statue of the late Senator Ernest Gruening presented by the State of Alaska for the National Statuary Hall collection. Authorizes the State of Alaska to temporarily place such statue in the rotunda of the Capitol and hold ceremonies there on that occasion. Directs the Joint Committee on Printing to print such proceedings as a Senate document, and directs that 5,000 additional copies of such document be printed. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
95-sconres-23 95 sconres 23 A concurrent resolution proposing a world conference on energy and critical material resources. Energy 1977-05-11 1977-05-11 Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Williams, Harrison A., Jr. [D-NJ] NJ D W000502 2 Requests the President to propose a World Conference on Energy and Critical Material Resources to develop a program of international cooperation in the area of energy and critical resource research and development, including the recommendation of methods to safeguard against the proliferation of nuclear weapons capabilities. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
95-sconres-21 95 sconres 21 A concurrent resolution stating that employers should recognize the value of volunteer work. Social Welfare 1977-04-28 1977-04-28 Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs. Senate Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA] CA D C000877 0 Expresses the sense of Congress that experience in volunteer work should be taken into account by the Federal Government, State and local governments, charitable and service organizations, and private employers in the consideration of applicants for employment and that provision should be made for a listing and description of volunteer work on employment application forms. 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z  
95-sconres-22 95 sconres 22 A concurrent resolution inviting the Chief Justice to address the Congress. Law 1977-04-28 1977-04-28 Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] MA D K000105 4 Extends an invitation to the Chief Justice to appear before a joint session of the Congress to report on the state of judiciary. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
95-sconres-20 95 sconres 20 A concurrent resolution providing for additional printing. Congress 1977-04-22 1977-04-22 Referred to Senate Committee on Rules and Administration. Senate Sen. Eagleton, Thomas F. [D-MO] MO D E000004 1 Authorize the printing of additional copies of "Jerry L. Litton, Late a Representative from Missouri, Memorial Addresses Delivered in Congress." 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
95-sconres-19 95 sconres 19 An original resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for the fiscal year l978. Economics and Public Finance 1977-04-12 1977-05-17 House agreed to Senate amendment, roll call #252 (221-177). Senate Sen. Muskie, Edmund S. [D-ME] ME D M001121 0 (Conference report filed in Senate, S. Rept. 95-134) Sets forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 1978. States that the recommended level of Federal revenues is $396,300,000,000 and the amount by which the aggregate level of Federal revenues should be decreased is $17,600,000,000. States that the appropriate level of total new budget authority is $503,450,000,000. Establishes the appropriate level of the public debt at $784,900,000,000. Sets forth the appropriate level of new budget authority and the estimated budget outlays for each major functional category. States that the Congress recognizes that unusual uncertainties surround the current economic outlook for 1977 and 1978 and that additional time and information are needed to make final determinations with respect to fiscal policy for fiscal year 1978. Declares that if economic recovery does not proceed satisfactorily during the months immediately following adoption of the First Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 1978, it will be necessary to provide additional stimulus to the economy in appropriate amounts to be determined in the Second Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 1978; or if the recovery continues to show signs of long-term renewed growth, it may be desirable to reduce some of the economic stimulus provided for fiscal year 1978 in order to make more rapid progress toward a balanced budget. Revises, pursuant to the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, the appropriate allocations for fiscal year 1977 made by Senate Concurrent Resolution 10 as follows: (1) the recommended level of Federal revenues is $356,600,000,000, and the amount by which the aggregate level of Federal revenues should be decreased is $2,600,000,000; (2) the appropriate level of total new budget authority is $470,200,000,000; (3) the appropriate level of total budget outlays is $409,200,000,000; (4) the amount of the deficit in the budget which is appropriate in the light of economic conditions and all other relevant factors is $52,600,000,… 2025-01-14T18:22:18Z  
95-sconres-18 95 sconres 18 Resolution honoring Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton. Awards, medals, prizes 1977-04-05 1977-04-05 Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs. Senate Sen. Eagleton, Thomas F. [D-MO] MO D E000004 11 Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States Postal Services should issue, during 1977, a commemorative stamp honoring Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton. 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z  
95-sconres-17 95 sconres 17 A concurrent resolution relating to the establishment of an international nuclear fuel authority. Energy 1977-04-01 1977-04-01 Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH] OH D G000236 0 Requests the President to negotiate a multilateral treaty establishing an International Nuclear Fuel Authority to allocate, distribute, and regulate nuclear fuel and nuclear fuel processing. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
95-sconres-16 95 sconres 16 A concurrent resolution relating to the Commission on Federal Paperwork. Government paperwork 1977-03-23 1977-03-23 Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs. Senate Sen. McIntyre, Thomas J. [D-NH] NH D M000486 1 Requires the recommendations of the Commission on Federal Paperwork to be duly considered by Congressional committees. Requires the Members of Congress to give careful attention to the recordkeeping and reporting burdens of legislation. Requires Members and congressional committees to be sensitive to the costs of compiling information requested of Federal agencies. Declares that it is the sense of the Congress that Federal agencies give continuing attention to excessive and unnecessary paperwork. 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z  

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