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99-sconres-173 99 sconres 173 A concurrent resolution to direct the Secretary of the Senate to make a technical correction in the enrollment of S. 2638. Congress 1986-10-18 1986-10-18 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Warner, John [R-VA] VA R W000154 1 Makes corrections in the enrollment of S. 2638 (military activities funding). 2021-06-30T19:51:27Z  
99-sconres-174 99 sconres 174 A concurrent resolution to correct technical errors in the enrollment of the bill H.R. 5300. Congress 1986-10-18 1986-10-18 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Packwood, Bob [R-OR] OR R P000009 0 Makes corrections in the enrollment of HR 5300 (Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1986). 2021-06-30T19:51:28Z  
99-sconres-175 99 sconres 175 A concurrent resolution correcting the enrollment of H. R. 3614. Congress 1986-10-18 1986-10-18 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE] DE R R000460 0 Makes corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 3614 (restrictions on the use of Government motor vehicles by employees). 2021-06-30T19:51:28Z  
99-sconres-171 99 sconres 171 A concurrent resolution to correct the enrollment of H.J.Res. 626. Congress 1986-10-16 1986-10-17 Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID] ID R M000346 0 Makes corrections to the enrollment of H.J. Res. 626 (Compact of Free Association between the United States and Palau). 2021-06-30T19:51:27Z  
99-sconres-172 99 sconres 172 A concurrent resolution to convene the Congress in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on July 16, 1987, in order to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Great Compromise creating the basis of representation between the Senate and the House of Representatives. Congress 1986-10-16 1986-10-18 Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary. Senate Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] SC R T000254 6 Requires that the Congress convene in Independence Nationa Historical Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on July 16, 1987, to commemorate the bicentennial of the Great Compromise. 2021-06-30T19:51:27Z  
99-sconres-168 99 sconres 168 A concurrent resolution authorizing a technical correction to be made in the enrollment of the bill S. 2250. Congress 1986-10-15 1986-10-16 Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI] MI D L000261 1 Makes corrections in the enrollment of S. 2250 (Anti-Kickback Enforcement Act of 1986). 2021-06-30T19:51:27Z  
99-sconres-169 99 sconres 169 A concurrent resolution saluting the tuna man for his contributions to the city of San Diego, the Nation, and the world. Labor and Employment 1986-10-15 1986-10-15 Referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Wilson, Pete [R-CA] CA R W000607 0 Salutes the tuna man for his contributions to San Diego, the Nation, and the world. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
99-sconres-170 99 sconres 170 A concurrent resolution designating jazz as an American national treasure. Arts, Culture, Religion 1986-10-15 1986-10-15 Referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA] CA D C000877 0 Designates jazz as a rare and valuable national American treasure which we should make certain is preserved, understood, and promulgated. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
99-sconres-167 99 sconres 167 A concurrent resolution to express the sense of Congress regarding efficient and compassionate management of the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program. Social Welfare 1986-10-09 1986-10-09 Referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA] MA D K000148 12 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Social Security Administration should not take actions which impair the ability of the staff of the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program to make eligibility determinations in accordance with the Social Security Disability Benefits Reform Act of 1984. Urges the Social Security Administration to place a higher priority on assisting States in both complying with the 1984 reforms and improving the accuracy of SSDI eligibility determinations. 2025-01-03T20:55:56Z  
99-sconres-165 99 sconres 165 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress in opposition to employment discrimination against individuals who have, or have had, cancer based on such individual's cancer history. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1986-09-26 1986-09-26 Referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Senate Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA] PA R H000456 31 Expresses the sense of the Congress in opposition to employment discrimination against persons who have, or have had, cancer. 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
99-sconres-166 99 sconres 166 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress in opposition to employment discrimination against individuals who have, or have had, cancer based on such individual's cancer history. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1986-09-26 1986-09-26 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA] PA R H000456 31 Expresses the sense of the Congress in opposition to employment discrimination against persons who have, or have had, cancer. 2021-06-30T19:51:26Z  
99-sconres-164 99 sconres 164 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress concerning the Soviet Union's continued interference with postal communications between the United States and the Soviet Union. International Affairs 1986-09-24 1986-09-24 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY] NY R D000018 11 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President, through the Secretary of State, should: (1) express to the Government of the Soviet Union the American people's disapproval concerning Soviet violations of and noncompliance with specified international agreements; and (2) raise the issue of Soviet violation of the Helsinki Final Act at the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe in Vienna in November 1986. Urges the U.S. Postal Service to increase its efforts to combat Soviet postal malfeasance and undertake an investigation concerning undelivered letters to Andrei Sakharov, informing the Congress and the Universal Postal Union of its findings. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
99-sconres-162 99 sconres 162 A concurrent resolution commemorating the 100th anniversary of the birth of David Ben-Gurion. Commemorations 1986-09-18 1986-09-18 Referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Boschwitz, Rudy [R-MN] MN R B000647 0 Commemorates the centennial of David Ben-Gurion's birth. Applauds the David Ben-Gurion Centennial Committee of the United States of America for its work promoting the yearlong centennial celebration. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
99-sconres-163 99 sconres 163 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the total number of Soviet diplomatic agents and consular officers in Washington, D. C., and San Francisco should be reduced to equal the total number of American diplomatic agents and consular officers in Moscow and Leningrad. International Affairs 1986-09-18 1986-09-18 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ] AZ D D000185 10 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the number of Soviet diplomatic and consular agents at the Soviet diplomatic missions in Washington, D.C., and in San Francisco should be reduced to equal the number of American diplomatic agents at the U.S. diplomatic missions in Moscow and in Leningrad. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
99-sconres-161 99 sconres 161 A concurrent resolution directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a technical correction in the enrollment of H.R. 4329. Congress 1986-08-15 1986-08-15 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN] IN R L000504 0 Makes corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 4329 (Peace, Stability, and Reconciliation in Ireland and Northern Ireland Act of 1986). 2021-06-30T19:51:25Z  
99-sconres-159 99 sconres 159 A concurrent resolution expressing the support of the Congress for the awarding of the Ellis Island Medal of Honor as a symbol of the Statue of Liberty Centennial Celebration. Social Sciences and History 1986-08-12 1986-08-12 Referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY] NY R D000018 1 Expresses congressional support for awarding the Ellis Island Medal of Honor, on October 28, 1986, as a symbol of the Statue of Liberty Centennial Celebration. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
99-sconres-160 99 sconres 160 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the jamming of radio broadcasting is contrary to the best interests of the people of the world and should be terminated. International Affairs 1986-08-12 1986-08-12 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] IL D S000423 27 Declares that the Congress: (1) calls upon the Soviet Union to cease interference with radio broadcasting, particularly the Voice of America; (2) urges the President to enter into discussions with the Soviet Union with respect to such interference; and (3) calls upon the people of the world to lend their support in this effort. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
99-sconres-158 99 sconres 158 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the Government of Mexico should condemn the recent fraud in the July 1986 elections and initiate steps to preserve the integrity of the electoral process. International Affairs 1986-08-06 1986-08-06 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ] AZ D D000185 4 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the longstanding friendship between Mexico and the United States is best served by the commitment of those countries to condemning electoral fraud. Declares that the Congress: (1) stresses that President Reagan and President de la Madrid should discuss the progress of Mexico in opening up its one-party system to greater democratic freedoms, address the growing drug problem, and discuss the July election in Chihuahua; (2) urges the President of Mexico to achieve "morally renovated" elections in upcoming State and municipal elections; and (3) encourages President de la Madrid to nullify the fraudulent elections in Chihuahua and schedule new elections. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
99-sconres-156 99 sconres 156 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress concerning the need for international cooperative efforts to identify the individuals exposed to radiation as a result of the nuclear accident at Chernobyl in the Soviet Union and to monitor the health status of those individuals so as to increase, for their benefit and the benefit of the citizens of the United States and of all the world's peoples, the level of understanding of the effects of exposure to radiation. International Affairs 1986-07-29 1986-07-29 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA] CA D C000877 6 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President: (1) is commended for his efforts to assist the Soviet Union in the aftermath of the Chernobyl accident; (2) should continue to offer U.S. assistance; (3) should take appropriate action, in concert with other nations and organizations, to conduct an assessment of the health effects of radiation exposure; and (4) should place the promotion of such international efforts on the agenda of the next U.S.-Soviet summit meeting. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
99-sconres-157 99 sconres 157 A concurrent resolution to express the sense of the Congress that colleges and universities should enforce strict but fair antidrug use policies. Education 1986-07-29 1986-07-29 Referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Senate Sen. Quayle, Dan [R-IN] IN R Q000007 12 Expresses the sense of the Congress that colleges and universities should enforce strict but fair policies to eliminate drug use by students. 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
99-sconres-155 99 sconres 155 A concurrent resolution expressing the support of the Congress for a transition to democracy in Paraguay. International Affairs 1986-07-24 1986-07-24 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] IL D S000423 9 Declares that the Congress: (1) supports the efforts of democratic forces in Paraguay to achieve a return to democracy and believes that all Paraguayans should be allowed to participate in the political process; (2) calls upon the Government of Paraguay and leaders of all sectors of Paraguayan society to demonstrate their commitment to a transition to democracy; and (3) commends the U.S. Ambassador to Paraguay for implementing a policy of support for human rights and political freedom in Paraguay. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
99-sconres-153 99 sconres 153 A concurrent resolution to express the sense of the Congress that a moment of silence be held during the official ceremonies for the Statue of Liberty, for the return of the American captives in Lebanon. Commemorations 1986-06-26 1986-06-26 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] IL D S000423 28 Expresses the sense of the Congress that during the official ceremony of the lighting of the torch of the Statue of Liberty, a moment of silence be held for the return of the American captives in Lebanon. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
99-sconres-154 99 sconres 154 A concurrent resolution concerning the Soviet Union's persecution of members of the Ukrainian and other public Helsinki Monitoring Groups. International Affairs 1986-06-26 1986-10-01 Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY] NY R D000018 49 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President and the Secretary of State should insist at the Vienna Review Meeting of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe, and in discussions with Communist Party and Soviet leaders, that imprisoned and exiled members of the Ukrainian and other Helsinki Monitoring Groups be released and allowed to emigrate to the countries of their choice. Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the Secretary of State should ensure that the U.S. consulate in Kiev reports on Soviet human rights violations in the Ukraine; and (2) such information should be included in reports on compliance with the Helsinki Final Act. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
99-sconres-152 99 sconres 152 A concurrent resolution authorizing changes in the enrollment of S. 2414. Congress 1986-06-24 1986-06-24 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] SC R T000254 0 Makes corrections in the enrollment of S. 2414 (regarding the interstate transportation of firearms). 2021-06-30T19:51:24Z  
99-sconres-151 99 sconres 151 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress on United States policy toward Afghanistan. International Affairs 1986-06-19 1986-06-19 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] WV D B001210 7 Declares that the United States, as long as Soviet forces occupy Afghanistan, should support the efforts of the Afghan people to regain their sovereignty through: (1) appropriate provisions of U.S. material assistance; (2) renewed multilateral initiatives aimed at Soviet military withdrawal and the return of an independent Afghanistan; (3) efforts to remove Soviet barriers to the reporting of events in Afghanistan by international journalists; and (4) efforts to impress upon the Soviet leadership that continued military action imposes on the relationship between the United States and the Soviet Union. Urges the Secretary of State to: (1) determine if Soviet actions against the Afghan people constitute genocide and, if so, report findings and recommendations to the President and the Congress; and (2) review U.S. policy with respect to its recognition of the Soviet-backed government in Kabul, Afghanistan. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
99-sconres-150 99 sconres 150 A concurrent resolution expressing concern over the conditions of ethnic Albanians living in the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. International Affairs 1986-06-18 1986-06-18 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] KS R D000401 0 Declares that the Congress: (1) is concerned over the political and economic conditions of ethnic Albanians in Yugoslavia; (2) urges the Government of Yugoslavia to act to ensure that human rights as contained in the Helsinki Accords and the Concluding Document of Madrid are respected; (3) calls upon such Government to review the cases of ethnic Albanians imprisoned on political charges and to release those who have not advocated violence; and (4) requests the President to direct the Department of State to convey the contents of this resolution to the Government of Yugoslavia. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
99-sconres-149 99 sconres 149 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress concerning the situation in South Africa. International Affairs 1986-06-16 1986-06-16 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI] MI D L000261 5 Declares that the Congress condemns the Government of South Africa for imposing a nationwide state of emergency and demands an end to such emergency and release of those detained and arrested. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
99-sconres-148 99 sconres 148 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress concerning the nuclear disaster at Chernobyl in the Soviet Union. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1986-06-13 1986-06-13 Referred to the Committee on Agriculture. Senate Sen. Symms, Steven D. [R-ID] ID R S001138 16 Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) dairy cattle designated for slaughter under the dairy buyout program should, instead of being slaughtered, be supplied to affected countries to replace stocks of cattle contaminated by the Chernobyl nuclear accident in the Soviet Union; and (2) feed grain from the Commodity Credit Corporation as well as dairy beef generated from the buyout program's slaughtering activities should be made available to the stricken countries. 2025-01-14T16:41:20Z  
99-sconres-147 99 sconres 147 A concurrent resolution to express the sense of the Congress that the monkeys known as the Silver Spring Monkeys should be transferred from the National Institutes of Health to the custody of Primarily Primates, Incorporated, animal sanctuary in San Antonio, Texas. Animals 1986-06-11 1986-06-11 Referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Senate Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA] CA D C000877 19 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Director of the National Institutes of Health should transfer the Silver Spring Monkeys to the Primarily Primates, Inc., animal sanctuary in San Antonio, Texas. 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
99-sconres-146 99 sconres 146 A concurrent resolution on the Essential Air Service Program. Transportation and Public Works 1986-06-09 1986-06-09 Referred to the Committee on Commerce. Senate Sen. Abdnor, James [R-SD] SD R A000009 4 Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Essential Air Service Program should be maintained for the ten-year period for which it is authorized. 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  
99-sconres-145 99 sconres 145 A concurrent resolution to encourage State and local governments and local educational agencies to require quality daily physical education programs for all children from kindergarten through grade 12. Education 1986-06-03 1986-09-29 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK] AK R S000888 40 Encourages State and local governments and local educational agencies to require quality daily physical education programs for all children from kindergarten through grade 12. 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
99-sconres-143 99 sconres 143 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress on the resumption of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Orderly Departure Program for Vietnam. Immigration 1986-05-21 1986-09-30 Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ] AZ D D000185 2 Calls upon Vietnam to permit the: (1) resumption of the processing of approved applicants for resettlement in the United States; and (2) departure of certain prisoners, Amerasian children, and other persons of special humanitarian concern to the United States. 2025-01-23T13:18:47Z  
99-sconres-144 99 sconres 144 A concurrent resolution providing for an adjournment of the House from May 22, 1986 to June 3, 1986, and for an adjournment of the Senate from May 21, 1986 to June 2, 1986. Congress 1986-05-21 1986-05-21 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] KS R D000401 0 Provides for an adjournment of the House of Representatives from May 22, 1986, until June 3, 1986, and of the Senate from May 21, 1986, until June 2, 1986. 2021-06-30T19:51:22Z  
99-sconres-141 99 sconres 141 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress for full representation by American ethnic groups in the awarding of Statue of Liberty medals. Commemorations 1986-05-20 1986-05-20 Referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ] AZ D D000185 1 Urges that the list of foreign born Americans to be honored at the Statue of Liberty Centennial celebration be expanded so as to guarantee representation by all ethnic American organizations which have made significant contributions to our Nation. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
99-sconres-142 99 sconres 142 A concurrent resolution authorizing a technical correction to be made in the enrollment of the bill H.R. 2672. Congress 1986-05-20 1986-05-22 Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE] DE R R000460 2 Makes corrections to the enrollment of H.R. 2672 (Federal Retirement Reform Act of 1985). 2021-06-30T19:51:21Z  
99-sconres-140 99 sconres 140 A concurrent resolution to pay tribute to the late William C. Lee and to designate June 6, 1986, as "William C. Lee Day". Armed Forces and National Security 1986-05-15 1986-05-29 Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population. Senate Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] NC R H000463 37 Commends Major General William C. Lee for his long, faithful, and outstanding military service to our Nation. Designates June 6, 1986, as William C. Lee Day. 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
99-sconres-138 99 sconres 138 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to Farm Credit System agricultural loan restructing. Agriculture and Food 1986-05-14 1986-05-14 Referred to the Committee on Agriculture. Senate Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] KS R D000401 63 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Farm Credit System should take specified actions to assist borrowers, including: (1) participating to the maximum extent possible with the Farmers Home Administration and other Government guarantee programs to provide 1986 operating loans; (2) following policies of reasonable loan forbearance; (3) using loan restructuring; (4) emphasizing loan servicing approaches that help borrowers meet the conditions of their loan contracts; (5) resorting to foreclosure only when there is no alternative or when the associated costs would be less than loan restructuring; (6) providing defaulting borrowers with the opportunity to bid on foreclosed property; and (7) maintaining sound institutional credit policies. 2025-01-14T16:41:20Z  
99-sconres-139 99 sconres 139 A concurrent resolution to limit the amount that may be expended in any fiscal year by a Member of Congress for franked mail. Government Operations and Politics 1986-05-14 1986-06-17 Referred to Subcommittee on Accounts. Senate Sen. Quayle, Dan [R-IN] IN R Q000007 0 Establishes a formula for determining the allocation of official mail costs for Members of Congress for any fiscal year beginning with FY 1987. Directs the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration and the House Committee on House Administration to determine, and provide written notice to each Member of, the allocation of such Member. Requires the Committees to prescribe rules and procedures to assure compliance. Requires the Committees to publish a quarterly statement on official mail costs. 2024-02-07T11:39:48Z  
99-sconres-137 99 sconres 137 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the Federal Government take immediate steps to support a national STORM program. Science, Technology, Communications 1986-05-07 1986-07-29 Referred to Subcommittee on Natural Resources, Agricultural Research, and Environment. Senate Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC] SC D H000725 12 (Measure passed Senate, amended) Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Federal Government should take immediate steps to support funding for a National Storm-Scale Operational and Research Meteorology Program (STORM) under the leadership of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, with the cooperation of other Federal agencies. Provides that, on or before August 1, 1986, and each fifth year thereafter, the President shall transmit to the Congress a plan for the National STORM Program and its budgetary requirements, specifying the activities to be conducted and the Federal agency which will conduct them. Directs the President, on or about January 1, 1987, to transmit to the Congress a progress report on implementing the National STORM Program. Directs the Administration to: (1) place a high priority on reinstating the two geostationary operational environmental satellite (GOES) system; (2) compensate for the absence of a second GOES satellite by taking actions such as increasing hurricane reconnaissance flights; and (3) undertake an immediate analysis of how best to maintain a two GOES system. 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  
99-sconres-136 99 sconres 136 A concurrent resolution entitled "Volunteers are the Importance of Volunteerism". Labor and Employment 1986-05-05 1986-05-05 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Senate Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] IA R G000386 10 Expresses the sense of the Congress that volunteer work should be taken into account by employers when hiring and listed on employment application forms. 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
99-sconres-135 99 sconres 135 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress concerning essential verification improvements to the Threshold Test Ban Treaty and the Peaceful Nuclear Explosions Treaty and the long-term goal of a comprehensive agreement banning nuclear testing. International Affairs 1986-04-30 1986-06-26 Committee on Foreign Relations. Hearings held. Senate Sen. Wilson, Pete [R-CA] CA R W000607 6 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should: (1) urge the Soviet Union to halt its violations of arms control treaties, to accept appropriate verification measures, and to reach agreement on verification improvements to the Threshold Test Ban and the Peaceful Nuclear Explosions Treaties; (2) refrain from seeking the advice and consent of the Senate with respect to ratification of such treaties until an agreement can be reached on such improvements; (3) continue with the U.S. program of limited, underground nuclear weapon testing; and (4) not pursue negotiations on a comprehensive test ban agreement until specified conditions are met. Expresses congressional support for the goal of a world free from the threat of nuclear war and military aggression. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
99-sconres-134 99 sconres 134 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the Secretary of the Army should place an appropriate memorial marker in Arlington National Cemetery honoring members of the crew of the Space Shuttle Challenger who died during the launch of the spacecraft on January 28, 1986. Science, Technology, Communications 1986-04-29 1986-06-12 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Senate Sen. Garn, E. J. (Jake) [R-UT] UT R G000072 1 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Secretary of the Army should place an appropriate memorial marker in Arlington National Cemetery honoring the seven crew members of the space shuttle Challenger. 2025-01-14T17:02:09Z  
99-sconres-133 99 sconres 133 A concurrent resolution to commend Deputy Director of Central Intelligence John N. McMahon for exceptionally distinguished service to the United States. Armed Forces and National Security 1986-04-22 1986-04-29 Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN] MN R D000566 14 Commends John N. McMahon for his exceptional service to the United States. 2021-06-30T19:51:18Z  
99-sconres-129 99 sconres 129 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress in opposition to certain import restrictions imposed by the European Community that adversely affect United States agricultural exports and urging the President to use to the fullest extent his authority to respond to these practices. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1986-04-17 1986-05-14 Referred to Subcommittee on Trade. Senate Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] NC R H000463 21 Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the administration should continue to oppose actions by the European Community to impose quotas on oilseeds in Portugal, to impose a grain purchase requirement quota on Portugal, and to place variable levies on corn and grain sorghum entering Spain before negotiating compensation; and (2) unless the European Community rescinds such trade restrictions or the United States receives compensation for resulting trade losses, the administration should impose trade restrictions on a sufficient value of exports of the European Community to the United States to reestablish the balance of concessions under the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade and other trade agreements. 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z  
99-sconres-130 99 sconres 130 A concurrent resolution to recognize the visit by the descendants of the original settlers of Purrysburg, South Carolina, to Neufchatel, Switzerland, in October of 1986 as an international gesture of goodwill. International Affairs 1986-04-17 1986-10-06 Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Senate Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC] SC D H000725 29 Declares that the Congress recognizes the visit by the descendants of the original settlers of Purrysburg, South Carolina, to Neufchatel, Switzerland, in October 1986 as an international gesture of goodwill. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
99-sconres-131 99 sconres 131 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the Soviet Union should immediately provide for the release and safe passage of Naum Meiman and Inna Kitrosskaya-Meiman. International Affairs 1986-04-17 1986-04-17 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Hart, Gary W. [D-CO] CO D H000287 28 Expresses the sense of the Congress that, in view of specified international human rights agreements, the Soviet Union should approve the exit visa applications of Doctor Naum Meiman and his wife, Inna Kitrosskaya-Meiman, and arrange for them to go to the country of their choice. Urges the President to: (1) protest the Soviet Government's refusal to consider the exit visa applications of Dr. Meiman and his wife; (2) call upon all other signatory nations of the Helsinki Accords to join in such protests; and (3) instruct the U.S. delegation to the meeting of experts on human contacts organized under the auspices of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe in Bern, Switzerland, to pursue this matter. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
99-sconres-132 99 sconres 132 A concurrent resolution establishing a temporary joint committee on the budget. Congress 1986-04-17 1986-04-17 Referred to the Committee on Rules. Senate Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS] MS R C000567 0 Establishes a Temporary Joint Committee on the Budget which shall report the concurrent resolutions on the budget required under the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974. Terminates the Joint Committee at the close of the 99th Congress. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
99-sconres-128 99 sconres 128 A concurrent resolution to commemorate the bicentennial of Australia and to honor the April 1986 visit of Australian Prime Minister Robert Hawke to the United States. Commemorations 1986-04-15 1986-04-17 Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] KS R D000401 3 Expresses the respect and friendship of the Congress for the Australian people and its sense that the United States should contribute to Australia's bicentennial observance in a manner indicative of our respect and affection for that nation. 2021-06-30T19:51:17Z  
99-sconres-126 99 sconres 126 A concurrent resolution authorizing the rotunda of the United States Capitol to be used on May 6, 1986, for a ceremony commemorating the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust. Government Operations and Politics 1986-04-11 1986-05-01 Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Hawkins, Paula [R-FL] FL R H000374 4 Authorizes use of the U.S. Capitol rotunda on May 6, 1986, during a specified time for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust. 2024-02-07T11:39:48Z  
99-sconres-127 99 sconres 127 A concurrent resolution relating to predatory tied aid credits. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1986-04-11 1986-04-14 Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA] PA R H000456 1 Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) a successful conclusion of an arrangement to regulate tied aid credits would eliminate the need for the enactment of a special tied aid credit program; (2) the Secretary of the Treasury should promote such a conclusion to the negotiations; and (3) the President should make the use of predatory tied aid credits a major topic of discussion at the Tokyo Summit. 2021-06-30T19:51:16Z  
99-sconres-124 99 sconres 124 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the milk production termination program. Agriculture and Food 1986-04-09 1986-04-21 Committee on Agriculture requested executive comment from Agriculture Department. Senate Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT] MT D B000243 11 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Secretary of Agriculture shall take specified steps to address the current instability in the red meat market, including additional Federal purchases and proportional spacing of dairy cattle slaughter. 2025-01-14T16:41:20Z  
99-sconres-125 99 sconres 125 A concurrent resolution recognizing the achievements of the Ireland Fund and its founder, Dr. Anthony J.F. O'Reilly. International Affairs 1986-04-09 1986-05-01 Committee on Judiciary. Indefinitely postponed. Senate Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA] PA R H000456 40 Recognizes the Ireland Fund for its laudable charitable achievements, and its founder, Dr. Anthony J.F. O'Reilly, for the humane work he has inspired on behalf of the people of Ireland. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
99-sconres-122 99 sconres 122 A concurrent resolution to express the sense of Congress with respect to agricultural loan restructuring. Agriculture and Food 1986-03-27 1986-04-21 Referred to Subcommittee on Agricultural Credit. Senate Sen. Nickles, Don [R-OK] OK R N000102 7 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Farm Credit Administration and its associated agencies and institutions should take additional actions to alleviate the agricultural financial situation, including restructuring, rather than foreclosing, loans. 2025-01-14T16:41:20Z  
99-sconres-123 99 sconres 123 A concurrent resolution to permit the 1986 Special Olympics Torch Relay to be run through the Capitol Grounds. Government Operations and Politics 1986-03-27 1986-03-27 Referred to the Committee on Rules. Senate Sen. Abdnor, James [R-SD] SD R A000009 0 Permits the 1986 Special Olympics Torch Relay to be run through the Capitol Grounds. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
99-sconres-121 99 sconres 121 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress concerning representative government, political parties, and freedom of expression on Taiwan. International Affairs 1986-03-25 1986-03-25 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] MA D K000105 3 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Taiwanese authorities should continue progress toward a democratic system, in particular by allowing the formation of opposition political parties, ending censorship and guaranteeing freedom of speech, expression, and assembly, and moving toward full representative government, including free legislative and presidential elections. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
99-sconres-120 99 sconres 120 An original concurrent resolution setting forth the Congressional Budget for the United States Government for the fiscal years 1987, 1988, and 1989. Economics and Public Finance 1986-03-24 1986-06-27 Senate agreed to the House amendment. By Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM] NM R D000407 0 (House receded and concurred in certain House amendment with an amendment, roll call #211 (333-43)) Sets forth the concurrent resolution on the budget for FY 1987 and the appropriate budgetary levels for FY 1988 and 1989. Specifies levels and amounts of Federal revenues, new budget authority, budget outlays, and deficits for FY 1987 through 1989 for purposes of determining whether the maximum deficit amounts set forth in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act) have been exceeded. Recommends levels of Federal revenues of $638,850,000,000 for FY 1987, $627,750,000,000 for FY 1988, and $732,250,000,000 for FY 1989. Sets the amounts by which the aggregate levels of Federal revenues should be increased at $5,950,000,000 for FY 1987, $6,300,000,000 for FY 1988, and $7,350,000,000 for FY 1989. Designates the following amounts of Federal revenues for Federal Insurance Contributions Act revenues: (1) $55,700,000,000 for FY 1987; (2) $60,150,000,000 for FY 1988; and (3) $64,250,000,000 for FY 1989. Sets the appropriate levels of total new budget authority at $879,800,000,000 for FY 1987, $924,350,000,000 for FY 1988, and $952,800,000,000 for FY 1989. States that the appropriate levels of total budget outlays are $799,150,000,000 for FY 1987, $839,850,000,000 for FY 1988, and $862,500,000,000 for FY 1989. Sets the amounts of the deficits in the budget which are appropriate in light of economic conditions and all other relevant factors at $160,300,000,000 for FY 1987, $152,100,000,000 for FY 1988, and $124,250,000,000 for FY 1989. States that appropriate levels of the public debt are $2,322,800,000,000 for FY 1987, $2,530,650,000,000 for FY 1988, and $2,713,300,000,000 for FY 1989. Sets forth the appropriate levels of total Federal credit activity as follows: (1) $34,550,000,000 for new direct loan obligations and $100,750,000,000 for new primary loan guarantee commitments for FY 1987; (2) $30,300,000,000 for new direct loan obligations and $91,750,000,000 for new primary … 2025-01-14T18:22:18Z  
99-sconres-119 99 sconres 119 Expressing the sense of the Congress relating to an amendment to the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 excluding the discharge of qualified agricultural indebtedness from cancellation of indebtedness income. Taxation 1986-03-21 1986-03-27 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, Treasury Department, Agriculture Department. Senate Sen. Kassebaum, Nancy Landon [R-KS] KS R K000017 9 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Congress will consider, at the earliest opportunity, an amendment to the Internal Revenue Code excluding the discharge of qualified agricultural indebtedness from cancellation of indebtedness income in order to remove the disincentives to renegotiation of certain agricultural debts. 2025-01-03T20:55:56Z  
99-sconres-118 99 sconres 118 A concurrent resolution to express the sense of the Congress that the President should endorse the findings of the special envoys that acid rain is a serious environmental problem and that comprehensive legislation should be enacted to reduce acidic air emissions. Environmental Protection 1986-03-18 1986-03-18 Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT] CT D D000388 0 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should endorse the finding that acid rain is a serious environmental problem in both the United States and Canada, and that the Congress should enact comprehensive legislation to reduce this problem. 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z  
99-sconres-115 99 sconres 115 A concurrent resolution expressing the opposition of the United States to the forcible resettlement and systematic oppression of the Ethiopian people. International Affairs 1986-03-12 1986-03-12 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Trible, Paul S., Jr. [R-VA] VA R T000367 11 Urges the President with respect to the Ethiopian Government's resettlement program to consider: (1) prohibiting the importation of Ethiopian goods and services; (2) removing Ethiopia's generalized system of preferences and most-favored-nation trade status; (3) forbidding U.S. businesses from extending loans to or making investments in the Ethiopian Government; and (4) instructing U.S. representatives to international lending institutions to vote against furnishing assistance to Ethiopia. Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should: (1) call upon the United Nations and other donors to monitor all resettlement efforts in Ethiopia to ensure that coercion is not used; (2) request the Ethiopian Government to place a moratorium on relocations that may cause suffering or death and on relocations of persons who are sympathetic to anti-Government rebels; (3) request that the Ethiopian Government commit sufficient resources to existing resettlement camps; (4) insist that international observers be given access to all resettlement camps; and (5) ensure that the United States continues to raise this issue in every appropriate international forum, including the United Nations. Requests the Assistant Secretary of State for Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs to transmit, within 30 days, to the Congress a report indicating the number of Ethiopians who have died as a result of the resettlement program and to transmit a copy of this Act to specified individuals. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
99-sconres-116 99 sconres 116 A concurrent resolution concerning the ongoing famine in Ethiopia and the Ethiopian Government's resettlement policy. International Affairs 1986-03-12 1986-03-12 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Kasten, Robert W., Jr. [R-WI] WI R K000019 20 Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the United States, in cooperation with other members of the international donor community, should call upon the Ethiopian Government to recognize that resources donated for famine relief should be used for that purpose and not diverted to resettlement efforts; (2) such forced resettlements by the Ethiopian Government should be halted and monitored by the United Nations (U.N.); (3) the Ethiopian Government should commit sufficient resources to move food and relief goods to meet the needs of its people; and (4) the U.N. should insist on free access to resettlement sites for international observers and the news media and report on conditions in the resettlement camps. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
99-sconres-117 99 sconres 117 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress in support of RIAS, the radio in the American Sector of Berlin. International Affairs 1986-03-12 1986-03-12 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] IL D S000423 8 Declares that the Congress reaffirms its support for the effort of Radio in the American Sector of Berlin to serve the cause of freedom through communication of information to Berlin and the German Democratic Republic and as a symbol of U.S. commitment to the freedom of Berlin. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
99-sconres-114 99 sconres 114 A concurrent resolution correcting the enrollment of H.R. 1614. Congress 1986-03-11 1986-03-11 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] KS R D000401 2 Returns the enrolled bill H.R. 1614 (Food Security Improvements Act of 1986) to the House of Representatives for corrections and re-enrollment. 2021-06-30T19:51:04Z  
99-sconres-113 99 sconres 113 A concurrent resolution to correct the enrollment of H.R. 1614. Congress 1986-03-10 1986-03-10 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Over, Under the Rule. Senate Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] KS R D000401 0 Makes corrections to the enrollment of H.R. 1614 (Food Security Improvements Act of 1986). 2021-06-30T19:51:03Z  
99-sconres-112 99 sconres 112 Expressing support for the President's no-undercut policy concerning existing strategic offensive arms agreements. International Affairs 1986-03-06 1986-03-06 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR] AR D B001057 25 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the United States should: (1) pursue with the Soviet Union the resolution of concerns with respect to compliance with existing strategic arms control agreements and seek corrective actions through confidential diplomatic channels such as the Standing Consultative Commission and summit meetings between U.S. and Soviet leaders; and (2) continue to refrain from undercutting existing strategic offensive arms agreements so long as the Soviet Union does the same or until a new agreement is concluded. Urges the Soviet Union to take positive steps to resolve U.S. concerns with regard to compliance with such agreements. Urges the President to: (1) submit a report to the Congress regarding U.S. and Soviet no-undercut policies with respect to strategic arms control agreements and the reduction of strategic weapons in both countries' arsenals; (2) consider the impact of any change to the current policy with regard to existing strategic offensive arms agreements on the long-term security interests of the United States and its allies and to consult with the Congress before making such change in policy; and (3) ensure that future reports to the Congress regarding Soviet compliance with arms control commitments present an assessment that identifies limitations and adherence to such agreements. Provides that nothing in this resolution should be construed as: (1) endorsing unilateral U.S. compliance with existing strategic arms agreements; (2) prohibiting the United States from exercising its rights under international law with respect to treaty compliance; and (3) prohibiting the development, flight-testing, or deployment of small intercontinental ballistic missiles. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
99-sconres-110 99 sconres 110 A concurrent resolution to express the sense of the Congress with respect to the effective date of certain provisions of tax reform. Taxation 1986-02-26 1986-03-03 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, Department of the Treasury. Senate Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA] CA D C000877 0 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the effective date for tax reform proposals should be no earlier than January 1, 1987, for those items of tax reform, such as the depreciation schedules, at-risk provisions, amendments to the alternative minimum tax, and investment interest limitations which would result in a lessening of investment in low- and moderate-income multifamily housing in 1986. 2025-01-03T20:55:56Z  
99-sconres-111 99 sconres 111 A concurrent resolution to express the sense of the Congress that any tax reform provisions relating to tax-exempt municipal bonds take effect no earlier than January 1, 1987. Taxation 1986-02-26 1986-03-03 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, Department of the Treasury. Senate Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA] CA D C000877 1 Expresses the sense of the Congress, and instructs its committees and conferees, that the Congress will not approve any provisions in H.R. 3838 or in similar legislation that would adversely affect the tax-exempt status of the bonds or other obligations of the States or their political subdivisions and instrumentalities which comply with current law and which are issued prior to: (1) January 1, 1987; or (2) any later date provided in enacted law. 2025-01-03T20:55:56Z  
99-sconres-109 99 sconres 109 A resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that February 28, 1986, should be designated "National Trio Day". Commemorations 1986-02-25 1986-03-20 Committee on Judiciary. For further action see H.Con.Res. 278. Senate Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR] AR D B001057 30 Designates February 28, 1986, as National TRIO Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
99-sconres-106 99 sconres 106 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to certain amounts proposed by the President to be rescinded. Crime and Law Enforcement 1986-02-05 1986-02-05 Referred to the Committee on Appropriations. Senate Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] PA R S000709 52 Expresses the sense of the Congress that certain amounts appropriated for the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention of the Department of Justice which have been proposed for rescission by the President shall be made available for obligation and expended as originally intended. 2025-01-14T18:18:18Z  
99-sconres-107 99 sconres 107 A concurrent resolution providing for an adjournment of the House from February 6, 1986 or February 7, 1986 to February 18, 1986, and for an adjournment of the Senate from February 6, 1986 or February 7, 1986 to February 17, 1986. Congress 1986-02-05 1986-02-06 Resolution Agreed to in House by Yea-Nay Vote: 208 - 179 (Record Vote No: 20). Senate Sen. Simpson, Alan K. [R-WY] WY R S000429 0 Provides for an adjournment of the House of Representatives from February 6 or 7, 1986, until February 18, 1986, and of the Senate from February 6 or 7, 1986, until February 17, 1986. 2021-06-30T20:24:35Z  
99-sconres-108 99 sconres 108 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress regarding East Timor. International Affairs 1986-02-05 1986-02-05 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI] MI D L000261 18 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should take measures to encourage the Government of Indonesia to: (1) allow and maintain access into East Timor for humanitarian organizations, journalists, church delegations, and human rights groups; (2) guarantee freedom of expression for the Roman Catholic Church in East Timor; (3) allow an impartial international investigation of the conditions that exist in areas where East Timorese have been resettled by Indonesian authorities; (4) allow qualified international observers to be present at the trials of East Timorese political prisoners; and (5) work with the U.S. and Portuguese Governments to develop peace initiatives for East Timor. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
99-sconres-104 99 sconres 104 A concurrent resolution urging the States and Territories to establish their own Commission on the Bicentennial of the U.S. Constitution. Commemorations 1986-02-04 1986-02-19 Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population. Senate Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] SC R T000254 2 Declares that the Congress commends those States and territories which have established commissions on the bicentennial of the U.S. Constitution. Urges all the States and territories to establish such commissions and to work with the Federal Commission on the Bicentennial. 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
99-sconres-105 99 sconres 105 A concurrent resolution to express the sense of the Congress that any tax reform provisions relating to tax-exempt municipal bonds take effect no earlier than January 1, 1987. Taxation 1986-02-04 1986-02-06 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, Department of the Treasury. Senate Sen. Gramm, Phil [R-TX] TX R G000365 31 Expresses the sense of the Congress, and instructs its committees and conferees, that the Congress will not approve any provisions in H.R. 3838 or in similar legislation that would adversely affect the tax-exempt status of the bonds or other obligations of the States or their political subdivisions and instrumentalities which comply with current law and which are issued prior to: (1) January 1, 1987; or (2) any later date provided in enacted law. 2025-01-03T20:55:56Z  
99-sconres-103 99 sconres 103 A concurrent resolution to commend Bishop Desmond Tutu for his courageous work for peace and equality in South Africa. International Affairs 1986-01-23 1986-01-23 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Hart, Gary W. [D-CO] CO D H000287 4 Commends Bishop Desmond Tutu for his courageous work for peace and freedom in South Africa. Encourages all South Africans to heed to Bishop Tutu's call for a peaceful end to apartheid. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
99-sconres-100 99 sconres 100 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the civil and political rights of Kim Dae Jung be restored and that true democracy be instituted in the Republic of Korea. International Affairs 1985-12-19 1985-12-19 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA] MA D K000148 9 States that the Congress declares that the primary purpose of U.S. assistance to the Republic of Korea shall be to promote the return to democracy in that country and to that end it places highest priority on: (1) replacement of the current climate of intimidation and abuses of human rights with dialog between the Government of the Republic of Korea and the democratic opposition; (2) restoration of the political rights of Kim Dae Jung and others; and (3) the peaceful transfer of Presidential power in the Republic of Korea in the 1988 elections should be open to all who are committed to democracy. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
99-sconres-101 99 sconres 101 A concurrent resolution calling for full freedom and independence for the Baltic States. International Affairs 1985-12-19 1985-12-19 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] PA R S000709 0 Declares the sense of the Congress that the President and the Secretary of State should take all necessary steps to: (1) bring the Baltic States question before the United Nations; (2) 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 (3) return all Baltic exiles from Siberia, 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 Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia through free elections conducted under the auspices of the United Nations. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
99-sconres-102 99 sconres 102 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States should seek, through diplomatic channels, the withdrawal of certain personnel of the Soviet Union from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania and the release by the Soviet Union of political prisoners of Estonian, Latvian, or Lithuanian descent. International Affairs 1985-12-19 1985-12-19 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] PA R S000709 0 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should: (1) enter into discussions to secure the withdrawal of Soviet personnel and the release of political prisoners from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania; (2) instruct the U.S. delegation to present the illegal Soviet actions in such countries at the meeting of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe; and (3) gain the cooperation of other nations in achieving such objectives. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
99-sconres-98 99 sconres 98 A concurrent resolution to recognize the historical significance of the former presidential yacht Sequoia, and express support for her donation to the United States Navy by the Presidential Yacht Trust. Transportation and Public Works 1985-12-18 1985-12-19 Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Simpson, Alan K. [R-WY] WY R S000429 1 Expresses congressional recognition of the historical significance of the former presidential yacht Sequoia and support for the plans of the Presidential Yacht Trust to donate the Sequoia to the U.S. Navy for service as the presidential yacht. 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z  
99-sconres-99 99 sconres 99 A concurrent resolution supporting expanded cultural exchange between the United States and the Soviet Union. International Affairs 1985-12-18 1985-12-18 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT] CT D D000388 1 Declares that the Congress supports expanded cultural exchange between the United States and the Soviet Union and pledges to work with the President to strengthen such exchange. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
99-sconres-97 99 sconres 97 A concurrent resolution to request the President to negotiate a North American Treaty on Air Pollution. Environmental Protection 1985-12-17 1985-12-17 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT] MT D B000243 16 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should negotiate a North American treaty on air pollution with Canada and Mexico. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
99-sconres-96 99 sconres 96 A concurrent resolution to request the President to take appropriate actions toward the establishment of a corporate international research program with respect to the greenhouse effect. Environmental Protection 1985-12-16 1985-12-16 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Gore, Albert, Jr. [D-TN] TN D G000321 0 Requests the President to establish a cooperative international research program concerning the greenhouse effect of increased concentration of carbon dioxide and greenhouse gases in the Earth's atmosphere. Requires any such program established by the President to be started during or before 1991, which shall be known as the International Year of the Greenhouse Effect. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
99-sconres-94 99 sconres 94 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should declare a State of national emergency with respect to terrorist acts committed against nationals of the United States. Armed Forces and National Security 1985-12-13 1985-12-13 Referred to the Committee on Banking. Senate Sen. Denton, Jeremiah [R-AL] AL R D000259 2 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should: (1) declare a national emergency with respect to acts of terrorism directed against U.S. nationals and property; (2) investigate and determine the extent of assets held in the United States by organizations responsible for such terrorism; and (3) prohibit transactions involving such assets in accordance with the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. 2025-01-14T18:20:21Z  
99-sconres-95 99 sconres 95 A concurrent resolution to recognize and honor the contributions of Consumers Union. Commerce 1985-12-13 1986-05-22 Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Metzenbaum, Howard M. [D-OH] OH D M000678 15 Recognizes and honors the Consumers Union for the contributions made in informing, protecting, and aiding consumers. 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  
99-sconres-93 99 sconres 93 An original concurrent resolution commending the Government of Ireland and the Government of the United Kingdom for reaching agreement on measures which will lay the foundation for a just, durable, and peaceful solution to the problems of Northern Ireland. International Affairs 1985-12-12 1985-12-12 Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. Senate Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN] IN R L000504 0 Declares that the Congress commends the Government of Ireland and the Government of the United Kingdom for their achievement for peace in Northern Ireland. Declares Congress' willingness to work with the President in supporting the Anglo-Irish agreement through U.S. economic support and in promoting economic and social development in both parts of Ireland. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
99-sconres-92 99 sconres 92 A concurrent resolution to affirm the national policy of metric conversion benefiting the United States. Science, Technology, Communications 1985-12-09 1985-12-09 Referred to the Committee on Commerce. Senate Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] RI D P000193 1 Affirms the national policy of metric conversion set forth in the Metric Conversion Act of 1975. 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  
99-sconres-89 99 sconres 89 A concurrent resolution relating to emergency humanitarian assistance to Columbia. Emergency Management 1985-11-21 1985-11-21 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN] IN R L000504 6 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the United States should express its condolences to Colombia and make available to it emergency humanitarian assistance and relief. 2021-06-30T19:50:58Z  
99-sconres-90 99 sconres 90 A concurrent resolution urging the President to convene a Conference to develop an International Seaport Security Agreement relating to seaport and passenger vessel security among the United States, its allies, other interested nations, and the private sector. Transportation and Public Works 1985-11-21 1985-11-21 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ] NJ D L000123 9 Urges the President to convene a conference to develop an international seaport security agreement among the United States, its allies, other nations, and the private sector. Provides that such agreement would establish seaport and passenger vessel security standards (including seaport screening of cargo and baggage, restricting access to cargo and vessels to authorized personnel, additional security onboard passenger vessels, international criminal sanctions against terrorists who seize such vessels, and certification of compliance with such security standards). 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
99-sconres-91 99 sconres 91 An original concurrent resolution to require publication in the Congressional Record of the costs incurred for processing mass-mail for individual Senators, Representatives, committees and other offices. Congress 1985-11-21 1985-12-20 Referred to Subcommittee on Procurement and Printing. Senate Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD] MD R M000241 0 Requires the quarterly publication in the Congressional Record of a tabulation of the costs of processing mass-mail for Members of Congress, congressional committees, and other congressional offices. Directs the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration and the House Committee on House Administration to provide for such publication for their respective Houses. Requires such tabulations to set forth: (1) the name of the Member, committee, or office; (2) the total number of pieces mailed; (3) the total postage and associated costs; (4) with respect to Senators, the cost per capita, based on the Senator's State population; and (5) with respect to Representatives, the cost per capita, based on the Representatives' district population. Specifies the operating costs to be included in such tabulations. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
99-sconres-88 99 sconres 88 A concurrent resolution inviting Americans to light porchlights, candles, or other lights from dusk to dawn on November 19 and 20, 1985, and for other purposes. International Affairs 1985-11-14 1985-11-14 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] IL D S000423 10 Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the people around the world desire a world free from the threat of war; (2) the President and General Secretary Gorbachev should reach an arms control agreement which significantly cuts nuclear stockpiles and halts the arms race between the United States and the Soviet Union; and (3) the Congress invites all citizens to light candles from dusk to dawn on November 19 and 20, 1985, while the President and Gorbachev meet at the summit in Geneva, Switzerland. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
99-sconres-87 99 sconres 87 An original concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the restoration of democracy in the Philippines. International Affairs 1985-11-13 1985-11-14 Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. Senate Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN] IN R L000504 0 Declares that the Congress: (1) notes the pledge of President Marcos for free and fair elections in the Philippines; and (2) believes that in order to provide for an honest election that will be deemed credible to the Philippine people, it is important that they determine the timing of such election in accordance with the Philippine Constitution, appoint an impartial Commission on Elections, and provide accreditation of the election, access to the media for both sides, and neutral conduct by the Philippine military. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
99-sconres-86 99 sconres 86 A concurrent resolution congratulating Sharon Christa McAuliffe on her selection as the first teacher in space, and for other purposes. Education 1985-11-07 1985-11-07 Referred to the Committee on Commerce. Senate Sen. Humphrey, Gordon J. [R-NH] NH R H000951 1 Congratulates Sharon Christa McAulifee on her selection as the first "Teacher in Space." Commends the President and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for recognizing the importance of education to our future in outer space. Declares that the Administrator of NASA should encourage Sharon Christa McAuliffe to conduct the world's first lesson from outer space for the benefit of all humanity. 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  
99-sconres-84 99 sconres 84 An original concurrent resolution to authorize the temporary placement of a bust of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in the Rotunda of the Capitol for dedication ceremonies, and for other purposes. Congress 1985-11-04 1985-12-09 Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD] MD R M000241 0 Authorizes the Joint Committee on the Library to temporarily place a bust of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in the rotunda of the Capitol in January 1986 and to hold dedication ceremonies in the rotunda at that time. Directs that such proceedings be printed as a Senate document. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
99-sconres-85 99 sconres 85 An original concurrent resolution to authorize the compilation and printing of the Bicentennial Edition of the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Congress 1985-11-04 1985-12-13 Senate agreed to the House amendments by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD] MD R M000241 0 (Measure passed House, amended) Directs the Joint Committee on Printing to publish and print as a Senate document a revised edition of the Biographical Directory of the American Congress for the period ending with the 100th Congress. Entitles such edition as the "Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774-1989: Bicentennial Edition". Directs the Historian of the Senate and the Historian of the House of Representatives to provide the joint committee with biographical data on Members. Authorizes the printing of additional copies of such document. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
99-sconres-83 99 sconres 83 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that Federal tax reform legislation not take effect until its date of enactment, but in no case earlier than July 1, 1986. Taxation 1985-10-25 1985-11-01 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, Treasury Department. Senate Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY] NY R D000018 16 Expresses the sense of the Congress that no part of any tax reform legislation based on the President's tax reform proposal submitted to the Congress on May 29, 1985, shall: (1) take effect before its date of enactment, but in no case earlier than July 1, 1986; or (2) apply to transactions occurring pursuant to a binding contract in effect prior to its date of enactment. 2025-01-03T20:55:56Z  
99-sconres-81 99 sconres 81 A concurrent resolution requesting the President to begin talks with the Government of the Soviet Union to establish a United States-Soviet Union student exchange for peace program. International Affairs 1985-10-23 1985-10-23 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] IL D S000423 8 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should begin talks with the Government of the Soviet Union aimed at creating a jointly administered U.S.-Soviet student exchange program. Sets forth certain aspects of such exchange program. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
99-sconres-82 99 sconres 82 An original concurrent resolution expressing support for Chile's National Accord for the Transition to Full Democracy. International Affairs 1985-10-23 1985-10-23 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 359. Senate Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN] IN R L000504 0 Declares that the Congress supports the efforts of the democratic forces in Chile to achieve a peaceful return to democratic government. Expresses its view that the National Accord for the Transition to Full Democracy is an important step toward that goal. Calls upon the Government of Chile and the leaders of all sectors of Chilean society to demonstrate their commitment to a genuine transition through a process of dialogue and negotiation. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
99-sconres-80 99 sconres 80 A concurrent resolution to authorize the printing of 2,000 additional copies of the Committee Print of the Committee on Armed Services (99th Congress, 1st Session) entitled "Defense Organization: The Need for Change". Congress 1985-10-22 1985-12-12 Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Goldwater, Barry [R-AZ] AZ R G000267 1 Authorizes the printing of 2,000 additional copies of the print of the Committee on Armed Services entitled "Defense Organization: The Need for Change" for the use of such Committee. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
99-sconres-79 99 sconres 79 A concurrent resolution correcting the enrollment of H.R. 2409. Congress 1985-10-15 1985-10-23 Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] UT R H000338 0 Makes corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 2409 (Health Research Extension Act of 1985). 2021-06-30T19:50:52Z  
99-sconres-78 99 sconres 78 A concurrent resolution in support of universal access to immunization by 1990 and accelerated efforts to eradicate childhood diseases. International Affairs 1985-10-10 1985-10-10 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ] NJ D B001225 30 Declares that the Congress calls upon the President to direct the Agency for International Development (AID) to work in a global effort to provide support toward achieving the goal of universal access to childhood immunization by the year 1990. Sets forth specified actions to be taken by AID, in conjunction with the World Health Organization and UNICEF, in reaching such goal. Urges the President to seek both private and public assistance in the United States to achieve universal access to childhood immunization. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
99-sconres-77 99 sconres 77 A concurrent resolution deploring the intention of the United States to withdraw from the compulsory jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice. International Affairs 1985-10-07 1985-12-04 Committee on Foreign Relations. Hearings held. Senate Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR] OR R H000343 8 Declares that the Congress deplores the President's notification to the U.N. Secretary General that the United States is withdrawing from the compulsory jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice, and reaffirms its support for the international rule of law and the role of the Court. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
99-sconres-76 99 sconres 76 A concurrent resolution asking that the President bring the rights of the Polish people to the attention of the Soviet Government. International Affairs 1985-10-05 1985-11-07 Referred to Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations. Senate Sen. Hart, Gary W. [D-CO] CO D H000287 25 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should raise with the Soviet Union the matter of Poland's suppression of speech and political activity, and that by so doing the President raises and defends the principles of human rights as embodied in the Helsinki Accords. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  

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