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| 119-sconres-19 | 119 | sconres | 19 | A concurrent resolution recognizing the need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people of the United States, particularly people with disabilities. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2025-07-23 | 2025-07-23 | Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4627) | Senate | Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] | CT | D | B001277 | 5 | 2025-12-05T21:42:16Z | ||
| 119-sconres-14 | 119 | sconres | 14 | A concurrent resolution urging the establishment of a United States Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2025-06-12 | 2025-06-12 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3394-3395) | Senate | Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] | NJ | D | B001288 | 7 | 2026-02-27T21:41:19Z | ||
| 119-sconres-11 | 119 | sconres | 11 | A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2025-03-31 | 2025-03-31 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1931) | Senate | Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] | HI | D | S001194 | 19 | 2026-01-16T14:17:07Z | ||
| 118-sconres-31 | 118 | sconres | 31 | A concurrent resolution recognizing the need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people of the United States, particularly people with disabilities. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2024-03-22 | 2024-03-22 | Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. | Senate | Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] | CT | D | B001277 | 7 | 2025-12-06T00:03:56Z | ||
| 118-sconres-32 | 118 | sconres | 32 | A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2024-03-22 | 2024-03-22 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] | HI | D | S001194 | 25 | 2025-12-05T08:34:04Z | ||
| 118-sconres-19 | 118 | sconres | 19 | A concurrent resolution urging the establishment of a United States Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2023-07-27 | 2023-07-27 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3772-3773) | Senate | Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] | NJ | D | B001288 | 10 | 2025-12-05T08:45:58Z | ||
| 118-sconres-3 | 118 | sconres | 3 | A concurrent resolution affirming the importance of religious freedom as a fundamental human right that is essential to a free society and protected for all people of the United States under the Constitution of the United States, and recognizing the 237th anniversary of the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2023-02-01 | 2023-02-01 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S211-212) | Senate | Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] | MT | R | D000618 | 17 | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | ||
| 117-sconres-35 | 117 | sconres | 35 | A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-03-31 | 2022-03-31 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] | HI | D | S001194 | 19 | This concurrent resolution supports the goals and ideals of the International Transgender Day of Visibility. It celebrates the accomplishments and leadership of transgender, nonbinary, gender nonconforming, and gender-diverse people. | 2022-12-29T22:48:20Z | |
| 117-sconres-29 | 117 | sconres | 29 | A concurrent resolution recognizing the need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people of the United States, particularly people with disabilities. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-02-17 | 2022-02-17 | Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S796) | Senate | Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] | CT | D | B001277 | 8 | This concurrent resolution recognizes that people with disabilities experience barriers to access every day and pledges to make universal and inclusive design a guiding principle for all infrastructure bills and projects. | 2022-12-29T21:33:29Z | |
| 117-sconres-27 | 117 | sconres | 27 | A concurrent resolution affirming the importance of religious freedom as a fundamental human right that is essential to a free society and protected for all people of the United States under the Constitution of the United States, and recognizing the 236th anniversary of the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-01-13 | 2022-01-13 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S223) | Senate | Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] | MT | R | D000618 | 13 | This concurrent resolution calls for honoring the 236th anniversary of the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom on Religious Freedom Day, January 16, 2022. The resolution affirms that religious freedom includes the right of individuals of any faith and individuals of no faith to live, work, associate, and worship in accordance with their beliefs; all people of the United States can be unified in supporting religious freedom because it is a fundamental human right; and the American people will remain forever unshackled in matters of faith. | 2022-12-30T04:04:46Z | |
| 117-sconres-6 | 117 | sconres | 6 | A concurrent resolution urging the establishment of a United States Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2021-02-25 | 2021-02-25 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S901-902) | Senate | Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] | NJ | D | B001288 | 15 | This concurrent resolution (1) affirms, on the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first slave ship, that the nation owes a debt of remembrance not only to those who lived through the injustices of slavery but also to their descendants; and (2) urges the establishment of a U.S. Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation to properly acknowledge, memorialize, and be a catalyst for progress, including toward permanently eliminating persistent racial inequities. | 2023-01-11T13:46:29Z | |
| 117-sconres-4 | 117 | sconres | 4 | A concurrent resolution affirming the importance of religious freedom as a fundamental human right that is essential to a free society and protected for all people of the United States under the Constitution of the United States, and recognizing the 235th anniversary of the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2021-01-28 | 2021-01-28 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S204-205) | Senate | Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] | MT | R | D000618 | 14 | This concurrent resolution calls for honoring the 235th anniversary of the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom on Religious Freedom Day, January 16, 2021. The resolution affirms that religious freedom includes the right of individuals of any faith and individuals of no faith to live, work, associate, and worship in accordance with their beliefs; all people of the United States can be unified in supporting religious freedom because it is a fundamental human right; and the American people will remain forever unshackled in matters of faith. | 2023-01-11T13:47:27Z | |
| 116-sconres-50 | 116 | sconres | 50 | A concurrent resolution urging the establishment of a United States Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-12-03 | 2020-12-03 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S7219) | Senate | Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] | NJ | D | B001288 | 12 | This concurrent resolution (1) affirms, on the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first slave ship, that the nation owes a debt of remembrance not only to those who lived through the injustices of slavery but also to their descendants; and (2) urges the establishment of a U.S. Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation to properly acknowledge, memorialize, and be a catalyst for progress, including toward permanently eliminating persistent racial inequities. | 2023-01-11T13:43:45Z | |
| 116-sconres-39 | 116 | sconres | 39 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the constitutional rights of Americans to peaceably assemble, exercise freedom of speech, and petition the Government for redress of grievances must be respected; that violence and looting are unlawful, unacceptable, and contrary to the purpose of peaceful protests; and that Congress condemns the President of the United States for ordering Federal officers to use gas and rubber bullets against the Americans who were peaceably protesting in Lafayette Square in Washington, DC on the night of June 1, 2020, thereby violating the constitutional rights of those peaceful protestors. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-06-04 | 2020-06-04 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2737) | Senate | Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] | NY | D | S000148 | 46 | This concurrent resolution condemns the President for ordering federal officers to use gas and rubber bullets against the Americans who were peaceably protesting in Lafayette Square in the District of Columbia on the night of June 1, 2020, thereby violating the constitutional rights of those protestors. | 2023-01-11T13:46:06Z | |
| 116-sconres-37 | 116 | sconres | 37 | A concurrent resolution honoring the life and work of Louis Lorenzo Redding, whose lifelong dedication to civil rights and service stand as an example of leadership for all people. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-02-27 | 2020-08-14 | Held at the desk. | Senate | Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] | DE | D | C001088 | 2 | This concurrent resolution honors the life and work of Louis Lorenzo Redding. | 2023-01-11T13:45:15Z | |
| 116-sconres-34 | 116 | sconres | 34 | A concurrent resolution affirming the importance of religious freedom as a fundamental human right that is essential to a free society and protected for all people of the United States under the Constitution of the United States, and recognizing the 234th anniversary of the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-01-15 | 2020-01-15 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S249-250) | Senate | Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] | MT | R | D000618 | 16 | This concurrent resolution calls for honoring the 234th anniversary of the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom on Religious Freedom Day, January 16, 2020. The resolution affirms that religious freedom includes the right of individuals of any faith and individuals of no faith to live, work, associate, and worship in accordance with their beliefs; all people of the United States can be unified in supporting religious freedom because it is a fundamental human right; and the American people will remain forever unshackled in matters of faith. | 2022-02-09T01:25:31Z | |
| 116-sconres-30 | 116 | sconres | 30 | A concurrent resolution recognizing the need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people of the United States, particularly individuals with disabilities. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2019-12-12 | 2019-12-12 | Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S7032-7033) | Senate | Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] | CT | D | B001277 | 13 | This concurrent resolution recognizes the importance of equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities and that many government facilities remain inaccessible to such individuals due to architectural and other barriers. The concurrent resolution also pledges to make universal and inclusive design a guiding principle for all infrastructure bills and projects. | 2022-10-28T01:45:58Z | |
| 115-sconres-59 | 115 | sconres | 59 | A concurrent resolution recognizing the need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people of the United States, particularly individuals with disabilities. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2018-12-10 | 2018-12-10 | Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7387-7388) | Senate | Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] | CT | D | B001277 | 13 | Recognizes the importance of equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities and that many facilities of all levels of government remain inaccessible to such people. Pledges to make universal and inclusive design a guiding principle for all infrastructure bills and projects. | 2023-01-11T13:40:38Z | |
| 115-sconres-32 | 115 | sconres | 32 | A concurrent resolution affirming the importance of religious freedom as a fundamental human right that is essential to a free society and protected for all people of the United States under the Constitution of the United States, and recognizing the 232nd anniversary of the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2018-01-16 | 2018-01-16 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] | MT | R | D000618 | 11 | Calls for honoring the 232nd anniversary of the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom on Religious Freedom Day, January 16, 2018. Affirms that: religious freedom includes the right of individuals of any faith and individuals of no faith to live, work, associate, and worship in accordance with their beliefs; all people of the United States can be unified in supporting religious freedom because it is a fundamental human right; and the American people will remain forever unshackled in matters of faith. | 2023-01-11T13:40:37Z | |
| 115-sconres-5 | 115 | sconres | 5 | A concurrent resolution affirming the importance of religious freedom as a fundamental human right that is essential to a free society and protected for all people of the United States under the Constitution of the United States, and recognizing the 231st anniversary of the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2017-01-17 | 2017-01-17 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S344-345) | Senate | Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] | MT | R | D000618 | 13 | Calls for honoring the 231st anniversary of the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom on Religious Freedom Day, January 16, 2017. Affirms that: religious freedom includes the right of individuals of any faith and individuals of no faith to live, work, associate, and worship in accordance with their beliefs; all people of the United States can be unified in supporting religious freedom because it is a fundamental human right; and the American people will remain forever unshackled in matters of faith. | 2023-01-11T13:35:17Z | |
| 114-sconres-27 | 114 | sconres | 27 | A concurrent resolution affirming the importance of religious freedom as a fundamental human right that is essential to a free society and is protected for all Americans by the text of the Constitution, and recognizing the 230th anniversary of the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2016-01-19 | 2016-01-19 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S95) | Senate | Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] | MT | R | D000618 | 13 | Honors the 230th anniversary of the passage of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom on Religious Freedom Day, January 16, 2016. Affirms that: religious freedom includes the right to live, work, associate, and worship in accordance with one's beliefs for people of any faith or of no faith; all Americans can be unified in supporting religious freedom because it is a fundamental human right; and the American people will remain forever unshackled in matters of faith. | 2023-01-11T13:32:14Z | |
| 114-sconres-20 | 114 | sconres | 20 | A concurrent resolution recognizing and honoring the 25th anniversary of the date of enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2015-07-28 | 2015-09-08 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. | Senate | Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] | UT | R | H000338 | 35 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes the 25th anniversary of the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Encourages celebration of the advancement of freedom and the expansion of opportunity made possible by its enactment. Pledges continued work on a bipartisan basis to support opportunity, independent living, economic self-sufficiency, and the full participation of individuals in the United States who have disabilities. | 2023-01-11T13:30:00Z | |
| 114-sconres-8 | 114 | sconres | 8 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative stamp honoring the 50th anniversary of the three civil rights marches from Selma, Alabama to Montgomery, Alabama that took place over the course of several weeks in March 1965. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2015-03-04 | 2015-03-04 | Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH] | OH | D | B000944 | 11 | Expresses the sense of Congress that the U.S. Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring the 50th anniversary of the three civil rights marches from Selma, Alabama, to Montgomery, Alabama. | 2023-01-11T13:27:46Z | |
| 113-sconres-23 | 113 | sconres | 23 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring the Reverend Doctor Leon Sullivan and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2013-08-01 | 2013-08-01 | Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6237-6238) | Senate | Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA] | PA | D | C001070 | 0 | Expresses the sense of Congress that the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) should issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring the Reverend Doctor Leon Sullivan and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such stamp be issued. | 2023-01-11T13:24:14Z | |
| 112-sconres-6 | 112 | sconres | 6 | A concurrent resolution commending the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on the occasion of its 102nd anniversary. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2011-02-16 | 2011-02-28 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. | Senate | Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD] | MD | D | C000141 | 20 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes the 102nd anniversary of the founding of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Commends the NAACP for its work to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of all people. | 2023-01-11T13:20:25Z | |
| 111-sconres-73 | 111 | sconres | 73 | A concurrent resolution honoring the life of Dr. Ronald W. Walters and commending his life as an example to future generations of the people of the United States. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2010-09-29 | 2010-09-29 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7840) | Senate | Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS] | KS | R | B000953 | 2 | Expresses condolences to the family of Dr. Ronald W. Walters (professor, civil rights scholar, and activist) and honors his lifelong dedication to freedom and democracy. | 2023-01-11T13:21:21Z | |
| 111-sconres-68 | 111 | sconres | 68 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring civil rights workers Andrew Goodman, James Chaney, and Michael Schwerner, and the "Freedom Summer" of 1964, and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2010-07-12 | 2010-07-15 | Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security. | Senate | Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] | NY | D | S000148 | 0 | Urges: (1) the United States Postal Service (USPS) to issue a commemorative stamp honoring Andrew Goodman, James Chaney, and Michael Schwerner; (2) basing the stamp on the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) poster from 1964 created by prominent Civil Rights movement photographer Danny Lyon; and (3) the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee to recommend such issuance. | 2023-01-11T13:21:41Z | |
| 111-sconres-58 | 111 | sconres | 58 | A concurrent resolution recognizing Doris "Granny D" Haddock, who inspired millions of people through remarkable acts of political activism, and extending the condolences of Congress on the death of Doris "Granny D" Haddock. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2010-04-19 | 2010-04-19 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2428) | Senate | Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] | NH | D | S001181 | 2 | Recognizes political activist Doris "Granny D" Haddock and extends condolences to her family. | 2023-01-11T13:20:15Z | |
| 111-sconres-50 | 111 | sconres | 50 | A concurrent resolution recognizing the historic founding of the Black Stuntmen's Association and the Coalition of Black Stuntmen and Women. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2010-02-25 | 2010-02-25 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S802) | Senate | Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV] | NV | D | R000146 | 3 | Recognizes the historic founding of the Black Stuntmen's Association and the Coalition of Black Stuntmen and Women. Honors the contributions of these organizations and their members in the fight for racial equality and justice in the motion picture and television industry. | 2023-01-11T13:16:30Z | |
| 111-sconres-51 | 111 | sconres | 51 | A concurrent resolution honoring and praising the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on the occasion of its 101st anniversary. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2010-02-25 | 2010-02-25 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S803) | Senate | Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT] | CT | D | D000388 | 16 | Recognizes the 101st anniversary of the historic founding of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).Honors and praises the NAACP on the occasion of its anniversary for its work to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of all persons. | 2023-01-11T13:16:30Z | |
| 111-sconres-49 | 111 | sconres | 49 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued to honor the life of Elijah Parish Lovejoy. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2010-01-26 | 2010-03-26 | Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security. | Senate | Sen. Burris, Roland [D-IL] | IL | D | B001266 | 1 | Calls on the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee to recommend and the United States Postal Service (USPS) to issue a commemorative stamp honoring the life of Elijah Parish Lovejoy and commemorating the 175th anniversary of his death. | 2023-01-11T13:16:40Z | |
| 111-sconres-48 | 111 | sconres | 48 | A concurrent resolution recognizing the leadership and historical contributions of Dr. Hector Garcia to the Hispanic community and his remarkable efforts to combat racial and ethnic discrimination in the United States of America. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2009-12-16 | 2009-12-16 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S13325-13326) | Senate | Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] | NJ | D | M000639 | 0 | Encourages: (1) primary school and secondary school teachers to educate students about the accomplishments of Dr. Hector Garcia; and (2) all people of the United States to educate themselves about Dr. Garcia's legacy. Recognizes Dr. Garcia's leadership and historical contributions to the Hispanic community and his efforts to combat racial and ethnic discrimination in the United States. | 2023-01-11T13:16:48Z | |
| 111-sconres-26 | 111 | sconres | 26 | A concurrent resolution apologizing for the enslavement and racial segregation of African Americans. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2009-06-11 | 2009-06-18 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA] | IA | D | H000206 | 43 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Acknowledges the fundamental injustice, cruelty, brutality, and inhumanity of slavery and Jim Crow laws. Apologizes to African-Americans on behalf of the people of the United States for the wrongs committed against them and their ancestors who suffered under slavery and Jim Crow laws. Expresses Congress's recommitment to the principle that all people are created equal and endowed with inalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, and calls on all people of the United States to work toward eliminating racial prejudices, injustices, and discrimination from our society. Declares that nothing in this resolution authorizes, supports, or serves as a settlement of any claim against the United States. | 2023-01-11T13:18:34Z | |
| 111-sconres-3 | 111 | sconres | 3 | A concurrent resolution honoring and praising the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on the occasion of its 100th anniversary. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2009-01-28 | 2009-01-28 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S998-999) | Senate | Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT] | CT | D | D000388 | 25 | Recognizes the 100th anniversary of the historic founding of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Honors and praises the NAACP on the occasion of its anniversary for its work to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of all persons. | 2019-11-15T21:57:18Z | |
| 109-sconres-53 | 109 | sconres | 53 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that any effort to impose photo identification requirements for voting should be rejected. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2005-09-20 | 2005-09-20 | Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10240) | Senate | Sen. Obama, Barack [D-IL] | IL | D | O000167 | 23 | Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) a requirement that U.S. citizens obtain photo identification cards before being able to vote has not been shown to ensure ballot integrity and places an undue burden on citizens' legitimate voting rights; (2) the Department of Justice should vigorously enforce the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and challenge any state law that limits a citizen's ability to vote based on discriminatory photo identification requirements; and (3) any effort to impose national photo identification requirements for voting should be rejected. | 2023-01-13T04:49:58Z | |
| 108-sconres-17 | 108 | sconres | 17 | A concurrent resolution establishing a special task force to recommend an appropriate recognition for the slave laborers who worked on the construction of the United States Capitol. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2003-03-05 | 2003-03-05 | Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3202) | Senate | Sen. Santorum, Rick [R-PA] | PA | R | S000059 | 1 | Directs the Majority Leader of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to establish a special task force (including the Senate and House Historians, the Architect of the Capitol, and the Librarian of Congress) to: (1) study the history and contributions of slave laborers in the construction of the U.S. Capitol; (2) produce a summary document and available research for the public; and (3) recommend appropriate recognition which could be displayed in a prominent location in or near the Capitol. | 2023-01-15T23:03:25Z | |
| 106-sconres-85 | 106 | sconres | 85 | A concurrent resolution condemning the discriminatory practices prevalent at Bob Jones University. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2000-02-29 | 2000-02-29 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S953) | Senate | Sen. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ] | NJ | D | T000317 | 3 | Condemns practices, such as those prevalent at Bob Jones University, that seek to discriminate against and divide Americans on the basis of race, ethnicity, and religion. Denounces individuals who seek to subvert the American ideals of inclusion, equality, and social justice. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 106-sconres-53 | 106 | sconres | 53 | A concurrent resolution condemning all prejudice against individuals of Asian and Pacific Island ancestry in the United States. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1999-08-05 | 2000-09-06 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] | CA | D | F000062 | 15 | Condemns prejudice against individuals of Asian and Pacific Island ancestry in the United States.Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) no individual in the United States should stereotype or generalize the actions of an individual to an entire group of people; (2) individuals of Asian and Pacific Island ancestry in the United States are entitled to all due process rights and privileges afforded to all individuals in the United States; and (3) all executive agencies should act within their respective jurisdictions in accordance with existing civil rights laws. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 105-sconres-94 | 105 | sconres | 94 | A concurrent resolution supporting the religious tolerance toward Muslims. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1998-05-06 | 1998-05-06 | Referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Abraham, Spencer [R-MI] | MI | R | A000355 | 12 | Declares that the Congress: (1) condemns anti-Muslim intolerance and discrimination; (2) while respecting and upholding free speech, acknowledges that individuals and organizations fostering intolerance create an atmosphere of hatred and fear; (3) resolves to uphold a level of political discourse that does not involve scapegoating an entire religion or drawing political conclusions from religious doctrine; and (4) recognizes the contributions of American Muslims. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 105-sconres-13 | 105 | sconres | 13 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding the display of the Ten Commandments by Judge Roy S. Moore, a judge on the circuit court of the State of Alabama. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1997-03-19 | 1997-03-19 | Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Sessions, Jeff [R-AL] | AL | R | S001141 | 9 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the Ten Commandments are a declaration of fundamental principles that are the cornerstones of a fair and just society; and (2) the public display of the Ten Commandments, including in government offices and courthouses, should be permitted. | 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z | |
| 103-sconres-30 | 103 | sconres | 30 | A concurrent resolution congratulating the Anti-Defamation League on the celebration of its 80th anniversary. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1993-06-10 | 1993-09-08 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | Senate | Sen. Brown, Hank [R-CO] | CO | R | B000919 | 56 | Congratulates the Anti-Defamation League as it celebrates its 80th anniversary in 1993 and commends it for effectively pursuing the goal of promoting greater tolerance among people throughout the world. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 102-sconres-25 | 102 | sconres | 25 | A concurrent resolution to express the sense of the Congress that the civil rights and civil liberties of all Americans, including Arab-Americans, should be protected at all times, and particularly during times of international conflict, and for other purposes. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1991-03-21 | 1991-03-21 | Referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] | UT | R | H000338 | 0 | Declares that it is the sense of the Congress that: (1) all Members condemn violence or discrimination against any American, including Arab-Americans; (2) all Government agencies should avoid encroaching on civil rights and civil liberties; (3) the civil rights and civil liberties of all Americans, including Arab-Americans, should be protected; (4) the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) should continue to investigate hate crimes; and (5) the FBI should continue to work with other Federal, State, and local agencies and community leaders to prevent, investigate, and report hate crimes and related crimes against Arab-Americans and other minorities. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 102-sconres-12 | 102 | sconres | 12 | A concurrent resolution to express the sense of the Congress that the civil rights and civil liberties of all Americans, including Arab Americans, should be protected at all times, and particularly during times of international conflict of war, and for other purposes. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1991-02-22 | 1992-04-09 | Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. | Senate | Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI] | MI | D | L000261 | 5 | Declares: (1) condemnation of acts of violence or discrimination against Americans, including Arab Americans; (2) Government agencies should avoid activities that threaten civil rights and liberties of U.S. citizens or legal residents and should insure that policies are based on legitimate considerations and not prejudice or bias; (3) the civil rights and liberties of all Americans, including Arab Americans, should be protected at all times; (4) the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) should investigate hate crimes against all Americans, including Arab Americans; and (5) the FBI should work with other Federal, State, and local agencies and community leaders to prevent, investigate and report hate crimes and related crimes against Arab Americans and other minorities. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 101-sconres-40 | 101 | sconres | 40 | A concurrent resolution to designate June 21, 1989, as Chaney, Goodman, and Schwerner Day. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1989-05-18 | 1989-06-20 | Subcommittee on Census and Population Discharged. | Senate | Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] | ME | D | M000811 | 60 | Designates June 21, 1989, as Chaney, Goodman, and Schwerner Day. Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Voting Rights Act of 1965 has helped to fulfill the promise of democracy in this Nation. Reaffirms the goal of removing remaining barriers to full voter participation in this Nation. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 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 | |
| 98-sconres-139 | 98 | sconres | 139 | A concurrent resolution condemning South Africa's arrests and detentions of political opponents. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1984-09-11 | 1984-10-03 | Referred to Subcommittee on Africa. | Senate | Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE] | DE | R | R000460 | 3 | States that: (1) the United States should not lend support to any South African constitutional reform arrangements which do not address the political aspirations of that nation's black majority; (2) the Congress condemns the South African Government's arbitrary arrests and detention of peaceful opponents to such government's constitutional arrangements; (3) the Congress is dismayed by such government's decision to defy and to bypass its high court's rulings in order to suppress lawful political opposition; and (4) the South African Government should terminate such practices and release those persons who have been imprisoned for expressing their political preferences. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 98-sconres-128 | 98 | sconres | 128 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics should provide the United States Government with specific information as to the whereabouts, health, and legal status of Andrei Sakharov and Yelena Bonner, and for other purposes. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1984-06-28 | 1984-06-28 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Tsongas, Paul E. [D-MA] | MA | D | T000393 | 1 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that, in accordance with the Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe (Final Act) and other specified human rights agreements, the Soviet Union should provide the U.S. Government with information on the whereabouts, health, and legal status of Andrei Sakharov and Yelena Bonner. Urges the Soviet Union to void all charges against Yelena Bonner, issue her an exit visa in order to obtain medical care outside of the Soviet Union, and allow them to live in the country of their choice. Urges the President to: (1) protest the Soviet Union's continued refusal to provide such information and to issue Yelena Bonner an exit visa; and (2) call upon all other signatory nations of the Final Act to join in such protests. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 98-sconres-119 | 98 | sconres | 119 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress concerning infringements of religious freedom by the Governments of the Warsaw pact states. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1984-06-08 | 1984-10-04 | Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] | RI | D | P000193 | 23 | (Measure passed Senate, amended) Condemns the infringement of religious freedom by the Warsaw Pact states. Expresses the sense of the Congress that the United States should raise the failure of the Warsaw Pact states to fulfill commitments on religious freedom undertaken in the Helsinki Final Act and to respect international law on human rights in the area of religion at every appropriate international forum, including all of the meetings of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe, and appropriate gatherings of the United Nations. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 98-sconres-113 | 98 | sconres | 113 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that Elena Bonner should be allowed to emigrate from the Soviet Union for the purpose of seeking medical treatment, urging that the President protest the continued violation of human rights in the Soviet Union, including the rights of Andrei Sakharov and Elena Bonner, and for other purposes. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1984-05-10 | 1984-05-16 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Tsongas, Paul E. [D-MA] | MA | D | T000393 | 7 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that, in accordance with the Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe and other specified human rights agreements, the Soviet Union should permit Elena Bonner to obtain medical treatment outside of that country and allow her and Andrei Sakharov to live in the country of their choice. Urges the President to: (1) protest the detention of and charges against Elena Bonner and the continued refusal of an exit visa to her, and to call upon the Soviet Union to meet Doctor Sakharov's hunger strike demands; and (2) call upon other signatory nations of the Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe to join in such protests and urge that the Sakharovs be allowed to emigrate to the country of their choice. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 98-sconres-94 | 98 | sconres | 94 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the president of Syria should permit Jewish emigration. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1984-02-08 | 1984-10-11 | Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] | NY | D | M001054 | 6 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President of Syria should permit Syrian Jews to emigrate from Syria to the United States. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 98-sconres-90 | 98 | sconres | 90 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the president of Syria should permit Jewish immigration. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1984-02-01 | 1984-02-01 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] | NY | D | M001054 | 1 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President of Syria should permit Syrian Jews to emigrate from Syria. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 98-sconres-85 | 98 | sconres | 85 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress on allowing Vladimir Feltsman freedom to travel. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1983-11-10 | 1983-11-17 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] | RI | D | P000193 | 28 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Soviet Union should allow Vladimir Feltsman to travel with his family to perform in the United States. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 98-sconres-78 | 98 | sconres | 78 | Commission on Civil Rights Resolution | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1983-10-25 | 1983-10-25 | Referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] | PA | R | S000709 | 53 | Commission on Civil Rights Resolution - Establishes within the legislative branch an eight member Commission on Civil Rights (Commission). Provides rules of procedure for Commission hearings. Requires the Commission to: (1) investigate allegations of citizens' being denied their right to vote by reason of their color, religion, sex, age, handicap or national origin; (2) study and collect information concerning discrimination or a denial of equal protection; (3) appraise Federal laws and policy with respect to discrimination and the denial of equal protection; and (4) serve as a national clearinghouse for such information. Prohibits the Commission from investigating any membership practice or internal operation of any fraternal organization, college or university fraternity or sorority, private club or religious organization. Prohibits the Commission from collecting or studying information with respect to abortion. Directs the Commission to appraise the laws and policies of the Federal Government with respect to denials of equal protection involving Americans who are members of eastern - and southern - European ethic groups. | 2025-08-29T17:41:03Z | |
| 98-sconres-55 | 98 | sconres | 55 | A concurrent resolution expressing the grave concern of the Congress regarding the plight of Ethiopian Jews. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1983-07-19 | 1983-11-17 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Tsongas, Paul E. [D-MA] | MA | D | T000393 | 22 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should convey U.S. concern for the welfare of Ethiopian Jews and seek ways to assist Ethiopian Jews to emigrate freely. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 98-sconres-42 | 98 | sconres | 42 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress concerning infringements of religious freedom by the Governments of the Warsaw pact states. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1983-05-25 | 1983-05-25 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] | RI | D | P000193 | 1 | Condemns the infringement of religious freedom by the Warsaw Pact states. Expresses the sense of the Congress that the United States should raise the failure of the Warsaw Pact states to fulfill commitments on religious freedom undertaken in the Helsinki Final Act and to respect international law on human rights in the area of religion at every appropriate international forum, including the Madrid meeting of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 98-sconres-31 | 98 | sconres | 31 | A concurrent resolution calling upon the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics to end the current repressive policies of forced labor and expressing the sense of the Congress that the exploitation of workers in forced-labor camps by the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics is morally reprehensible. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1983-05-05 | 1984-06-06 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 955. | Senate | Sen. Armstrong, William L. [R-CO] | CO | R | A000219 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should express U.S. opposition to the Soviet Union's policies of forced labor. Declares that the Soviet Union should cease such practices and honor their international commitments. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 98-sconres-11 | 98 | sconres | 11 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress concerning the obligations of the Government of the Soviet Union under international law with respect to human rights. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1983-02-24 | 1984-10-10 | Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] | ME | D | M000811 | 49 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the Soviet Union should fulfill obligations undertaken in certain international agreements relating to human rights by pursuing a more humane emigration policy and by ceasing harassment of Jews and others seeking to emigrate; (2) Soviet fulfillment of internationally recognized emigration rights would significantly promote improved relations with the United States; (3) the President should convey these concerns of Congress to the Soviet Union at every appropriate opportunity; and (4) the President should also convey these concerns to U.S. allies. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 97-sconres-132 | 97 | sconres | 132 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States should maintain effective programs to assist in providing disabled persons with opportunities for full, productive lives and to protect such persons from unfair discrimination in Federal and Federal-assisted programs and activities and that disabled persons should receive fair treatment in the administration of disability benefits. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1982-12-08 | 1982-12-08 | 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 Federal programs providing educational and rehabilitation services for disabled Americans should be maintained and funded at their current levels. States that changes in permanent regulations implementing Federal laws about the education and civil rights of handicapped individuals should not lessen the rights and protections provided under current regulations. States that reviews of social security eligiblity should be conducted in a manner ensuring fair treatment. States that the level of veterans disablity compensation benefits for service-connected conditions should be maintained. | 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z | |
| 97-sconres-101 | 97 | sconres | 101 | A concurrent resolution to provide that a handicapped child's right to life should not be abridged or denied on account of age, health, defect, or condition of dependency. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1982-05-26 | 1982-06-18 | Referred to Subcommittee on Separation of Powers. | Senate | Sen. Denton, Jeremiah [R-AL] | AL | R | D000259 | 6 | Declares that a handicapped child's right to life should not be abridged or denied on account of age, health, defect, or condition of dependency. | 2026-01-07T14:44:51Z | |
| 97-sconres-93 | 97 | sconres | 93 | A concurrent resolution to urge the Government of the Soviet Union to facilitate the emigration of certain Soviet citizens, and for other purposes. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1982-05-10 | 1982-05-10 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] | KS | R | D000401 | 12 | Urges the Soviet Union to facilitate the emigration of certain named Soviet citizens who are married to citizens of Western countries and who have begun a hunger strike to protest the Soviet refusal to allow them to emigrate. Expresses U.S. support and sympathy for the families of the hunger strikers and for the families of others who have attempted to obtain and been denied exit visas. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 97-sconres-69 | 97 | sconres | 69 | A concurrent resolution urging the Soviet Union to allow Ida Nudel to emigrate to Israel and for other purposes. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1982-03-15 | 1982-04-16 | Referred to Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations. | Senate | Sen. Tsongas, Paul E. [D-MA] | MA | D | T000393 | 18 | Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President should: (1) continue to express U.S. opposition to the forced exile of Ida Nudel; (2) urge the Soviet Union to provide her with adequate medical care and allow her to emigrate; and (3) inform the Soviet Union that the United States will consider the extent to which countries honor their commitments under international law when evaluating U.S. relations with such countries. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 97-sconres-59 | 97 | sconres | 59 | A concurrent resolution concerning tax-exempt status of private schools. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1982-01-28 | 1982-02-02 | Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB; Treasury Department. | Senate | Sen. Hart, Gary W. [D-CO] | CO | D | H000287 | 28 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that current Federal law authorizes and requires the Internal Revenue Service to deny tax-exempt status and deductibility of contributions to private schools that practice racial discrimination. | 2025-01-03T20:55:44Z | |
| 97-sconres-58 | 97 | sconres | 58 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the continued internal exile and treatment by their Government of the Soviet Union of Andrei Sakharov and his wife, Yelena Bonner. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1981-12-16 | 1981-12-16 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Tsongas, Paul E. [D-MA] | MA | D | T000393 | 7 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Soviet Union should release Andrei Sakharov from internal exile and should allow him and his wife to choose their place of residence. Urges the President to: (1) protest the continued internal exile of Sakharov; (2) call upon other nations to join in such protest; and (3) inform the Soviet Union that the United States will consider the extent to which foreign countries honor their commitments under international law when evaluating U.S. relations with such countries. | 2023-05-11T13:12:29Z | |
| 97-sconres-53 | 97 | sconres | 53 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the policies of the Government of the Soviet Union of anti-Semitism and discrimination against Jewish immigration. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1981-12-11 | 1981-12-11 | Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Boschwitz, Rudy [R-MN] | MN | R | B000647 | 11 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that policies of Jewish emigration discrimination and anti-Semitism are morally reprehensible. Urges the President to tell the Soviet Union that the United States opposes these policies and wants emigration restrictions on Soviet Jews removed. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 97-sconres-47 | 97 | sconres | 47 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the imprisonment and treatment by the Government of the Soviet Union of Alexander Paritsky and his family. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1981-11-10 | 1981-12-15 | Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Tsongas, Paul E. [D-MA] | MA | D | T000393 | 37 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should: (1) express U.S. opposition to the imprisonment of Alexander Paritsky; (2) urge the Soviet Union to release him from prison, to stop harassing him and his family, and to permit him and his family to emigrate; and (3) inform the Soviet Union that the United States will consider the extent to which countries honor their commitments under international law when evaluating U.S. relations with such countries. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 97-sconres-32 | 97 | sconres | 32 | A concurrent resolution authorizing a bust or statue of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., to be placed in the Capitol. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1981-09-10 | 1982-12-02 | Committee on Rules. Hearings held. | Senate | Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD] | MD | R | M000241 | 5 | Directs the Joint Committee on the Library to procure a bust or statue of Dr. Martin Luther King, Junior, for placement in a suitable location in the Capitol. | 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z | |
| 97-sconres-4 | 97 | sconres | 4 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to implementing the objectives of the International Year of Disabled Persons (1981). | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1981-02-03 | 1981-10-13 | Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] | KS | R | D000401 | 26 | Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should implement the objectives of the International Year of Disabled Persons (1981). | 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z | |
| 97-sconres-3 | 97 | sconres | 3 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to implementing the objectives of the International Year of the Disabled Persons (1981). | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1981-01-22 | 1981-01-26 | Referred to Subcommittee on Handicapped - SSHR. | Senate | Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] | KS | R | D000401 | 4 | Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should implement the objectives of the International Year of Disabled Persons (1981). | 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z | |
| 96-sconres-133 | 96 | sconres | 133 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the fulfillment by the Government of the Republic of Korea of its stated commitments to the democratization of the Republic of Korea and with respect to the death sentence imposed upon Kim Dae Jung and the harsh sentences imposed upon his 23 co-defendants. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1980-09-30 | 1980-09-30 | Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Tsongas, Paul E. [D-MA] | MA | D | T000393 | 5 | Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should urge the government of South Korea to fulfill its commitment to democracy and reconsider the process leading to the convictions of government critics. States that Congress will review U.S. South Korean relations if the harsh sentences are enforced. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 96-sconres-111 | 96 | sconres | 111 | A concurrent resolution concerning the fifth anniversary of the Helsinki Accords and calling for prominent attention to human rights concerns at the Madrid conference. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1980-07-29 | 1980-07-29 | Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] | RI | D | P000193 | 19 | Reaffirms congressional support for full implementation of the Helsinki Final Act. Expresses the sense of Congress that human rights concerns should be given serious attention at the Madrid meeting to review such Act. Declares that any new measures should be balanced among all sections of the Final Act. Directs the U.S. delegation to seek another review meeting within two years. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 96-sconres-95 | 96 | sconres | 95 | An original concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the overthrow on April 12, 1980, of the government of the Republic of Liberia. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1980-05-15 | 1980-06-11 | Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate (Similar provisions inserted in S.Con.Res. 89 as passed in Senate). | Senate | Sen. Church, Frank [D-ID] | ID | D | C000388 | 0 | Condemns the summary nature of military trials in Liberia, the executions, and other actions which offend basic principles of justice. Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should communicate congressional concern that a continued disregard for internationally recognized standards of justice will seriously affect U.S.-Liberian relations. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 96-sconres-89 | 96 | sconres | 89 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the overthrow on April 12, 1980, of the Government of the Republic of Liberia. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1980-04-28 | 1980-06-12 | Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Hayakawa, Samuel Ichiye [R-CA] | CA | R | H000384 | 1 | (Measure passed Senate, amended, in lieu of S. Con. Res. 95) Condemns the summary nature of military trials in Liberia, the executions, and other actions which offend basic principals of justice. Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should communicate congressional concern that a continued disregard for internationally recognized standards of justice will seriously affect U.S.-Liberian relations. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 96-sconres-73 | 96 | sconres | 73 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to implementing the objectives of the International Year of Disabled Persons. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1980-01-31 | 1980-09-30 | Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] | KS | R | D000401 | 24 | Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should implement the objectives of the International Year of Disabled Persons (1981). | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 96-sconres-62 | 96 | sconres | 62 | A concurrent resolution urging the Soviet Union to allow Irina Astakhova McClellan to emigrate to the United States, and for other purposes. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1979-12-14 | 1980-09-25 | Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Bayh, Birch [D-IN] | IN | D | B000254 | 12 | Expresses the sense of Congress that the Soviet Union should permit Irina Astakhova McClellan and her family to emigrate to the United States to join her husband. Urges the President to: (1) express U.S. support on behalf of Irina Astakhova McClellan; and (2) inform the Soviet Union that the United States will take into account a country's commitment to human rights in evaluating U.S. relations with such country. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 96-sconres-61 | 96 | sconres | 61 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the treatment of Christians by the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, and for other purposes. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1979-12-10 | 1979-12-10 | Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Jepsen, Roger W. [R-IA] | IA | R | J000101 | 28 | Expresses the sense of Congress that the Soviet Union, Bulgaria, Yugoslavia, and Romania are urged: (1) to release certain political prisoners; and (2) to halt the incarceration and harassment of individuals contrary to the Helsinki Accords. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 96-sconres-54 | 96 | sconres | 54 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the Baltic States and with respect to Soviet claims of citizenship over certain United States citizens. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1979-11-28 | 1979-11-28 | Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Baker, Howard H., Jr. [R-TN] | TN | R | B000063 | 4 | Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should instruct the U.S. delegation to the 1980 Madrid meeting of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe to seek full implementation of the Helsinki Final Act concerning equal rights and self determination of peoples. Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should inform and gain the support and cooperation of other nations in realizing independence for the Baltic States. Expresses the sense of Congress that the: (1) President should warn the Soviet Union against making citizenship claims on U.S. citizens; and (2) Secretary of State should inform U.S. citizens planning to visit the Soviet Union of the implications of the Soviet law on citizenship. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 96-sconres-50 | 96 | sconres | 50 | A concurrent resolution urging the Soviet Union to allow Ida Nudel to emigrate to Israel, and for other purposes. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1979-11-13 | 1979-11-13 | Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Williams, Harrison A., Jr. [D-NJ] | NJ | D | W000502 | 32 | Expresses the sense of Congress that the Soviet Union should release Ida Nudel and allow her to emigrate to Israel. Urges the President to: (1) express U.S. opposition to the exile of Ida Nudel to Siberia; and (2) inform the Soviet Union that the United States will take into account the extent to which countries honor their commitments under international law, particularly concerning human rights. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 96-sconres-34 | 96 | sconres | 34 | A concurrent resolution relative to the rights of Romanian citizens. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1979-07-25 | 1979-07-25 | Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] | NY | D | M001054 | 0 | Calls upon Romania to restore religious freedom to the Byzantine Rite Catholic Church and the Latin Rite Catholic Church and to permit all churches to spend aid received from abroad on the repair of their churches. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 96-sconres-30 | 96 | sconres | 30 | A concurrent resolution relating to a statue of Frederick Douglass. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1979-06-25 | 1979-12-20 | Reported to Senate from the Committee on Rules and Administration, S. Rept. 96-541. | Senate | Sen. Bayh, Birch [D-IN] | IN | D | B000254 | 2 | Directs the Joint Committee on the Library to procure a bust or statue of Frederick Douglass, to be placed in a suitable location in the Capitol. | 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-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-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-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 |
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