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| bill_id | congress | bill_type | bill_number | title | policy_area | introduced_date ▲ | latest_action_date | latest_action_text | origin_chamber | sponsor_name | sponsor_state | sponsor_party | sponsor_bioguide_id | cosponsor_count | summary_text | update_date | url |
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| 119-sconres-21 | 119 | sconres | 21 | A concurrent resolution denouncing the horrors of socialism. | Government Operations and Politics | 2025-09-03 | 2025-09-03 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6011-6012) | Senate | Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] | FL | R | S001217 | 0 | 2025-12-05T03:47:56Z | ||
| 119-sconres-10 | 119 | sconres | 10 | A concurrent resolution recognizing the essential work of the League of Oregon Cities. | Government Operations and Politics | 2025-03-11 | 2025-03-11 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1668) | Senate | Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] | OR | D | M001176 | 1 | 2025-12-05T22:57:05Z | ||
| 116-sconres-51 | 116 | sconres | 51 | A concurrent resolution correcting the enrollment of S. 1869. | Government Operations and Politics | 2020-12-08 | 2020-12-10 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | Senate | Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] | MI | D | P000595 | 0 | This concurrent resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a correction in the enrollment of S. 1869 (Secure Federal Leases from Espionage And Suspicious Entanglements Act or the Secure Federal LEASEs Act) to specify the duration of a General Services Administration reporting requirement. | 2023-11-17T22:28:53Z | |
| 116-sconres-44 | 116 | sconres | 44 | A concurrent resolution recognizing September 11, 2020, as "National Day of Service and Remembrance". | Government Operations and Politics | 2020-09-15 | 2020-09-15 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5615-5616) | Senate | Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] | DE | D | C001088 | 38 | This concurrent resolution (1) calls on the Members of Congress and all people of the United States to observe September 11, 2020, as a National Day of Service and Remembrance in honor of those who lost their lives or were injured in the September 11, 2001, attacks and in tribute to those who came to the aid of those in need and to the defense of the United States; and (2) recognizes the heroic actions of first responders and other citizens in New York, New York, the District of Columbia, and Shanksville, Pennsylvania. | 2023-01-11T13:44:39Z | |
| 116-sconres-31 | 116 | sconres | 31 | A concurrent resolution recognizing the importance and significance of the 2020 Census and encouraging individuals, families, and households across the United States to participate in the 2020 Census to ensure a complete and accurate count. | Government Operations and Politics | 2019-12-18 | 2019-12-19 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. | Senate | Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] | HI | D | S001194 | 42 | This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that (1) it is the civic duty of the people of the United States to help ensure that the 2020 Census is as accurate as possible; (2) the federal government, state and local governments, civil society, businesses, religious institutions, libraries, and other national and local organizations should work together as partners to inform the public that the 2020 Census is safe, easy, and important; (3) individuals who want to help administer the 2020 Census should apply for a job at 2020census.gov/jobs; and (4) U.S. residents should plan to respond to the 2020 Census to ensure that all people living in a household in the United States are included. | 2022-10-28T01:45:52Z | |
| 116-sconres-25 | 116 | sconres | 25 | A concurrent resolution recognizing September 11, 2019, as a "National Day of Service and Remembrance". | Government Operations and Politics | 2019-09-16 | 2019-09-17 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. | Senate | Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] | DE | D | C001088 | 36 | This concurrent resolution (1) calls upon the Members of Congress and all people of the United States to observe September 11, 2019, as a National Day of Service and Remembrance in honor of those who lost their lives or were injured in the September 11, 2001, attacks, and in tribute to those who came to the aid of those in need and to the defense of the United States; and (2) recognizes the heroic actions of first responders and other citizens in New York, the District of Columbia, and Shanksville, Pennsylvania. | 2022-11-01T13:50:01Z | |
| 115-sconres-45 | 115 | sconres | 45 | A concurrent resolution recognizing September 11, 2018, as a "National Day of Service and Remembrance". | Government Operations and Politics | 2018-09-06 | 2018-09-06 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6061-6062) | Senate | Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] | DE | D | C001088 | 21 | Calls upon the Members of Congress and all people of the United States to observe September 11, 2018, as a National Day of Service and Remembrance in honor of those who lost their lives or were injured in the September 11, 2001, attacks, and in tribute to those who came to the aid of those in need and to the defense of the nation. | 2023-01-11T13:41:18Z | |
| 115-sconres-8 | 115 | sconres | 8 | A concurrent resolution clarifying any potential misunderstanding as to whether actions taken by President Donald J. Trump constitute a violation of the Emoluments Clause, and calling on President Trump to divest his interest in, and sever his relationship to, the Trump Organization. | Government Operations and Politics | 2017-03-02 | 2017-03-02 | Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1584) | Senate | Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD] | MD | D | C000141 | 32 | Finds that the promised actions outlined by President Trump at his January 11, 2017, press conference are inadequate and insufficient to ensure compliance with the Emoluments Clause of the Constitution. Calls upon President Trump to: (1) follow the precedent established by prior Presidents and convert his assets to conflict-free holdings, adopt blind trusts, or take other equivalent measures; and (2) not use the powers or opportunities of his position as President for any purpose related to the Trump Organization. Declares that in the absence of express affirmative authorization by Congress, Congress regards dealings that President Trump may have through his companies with foreign governments or entities owned or controlled by foreign governments to be potential violations of such clause. | 2023-01-11T13:36:09Z | |
| 115-sconres-4 | 115 | sconres | 4 | A concurrent resolution clarifying any potential misunderstanding as to whether actions taken by President-elect Donald Trump constitute a violation of the Emoluments Clause, and calling on President-elect Trump to divest his interest in, and sever his relationship to, the Trump Organization. | Government Operations and Politics | 2017-01-04 | 2017-01-04 | Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S62-65) | Senate | Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD] | MD | D | C000141 | 29 | Calls upon President-elect Donald J. Trump to: (1) follow the precedent established by prior Presidents and convert his assets to conflict-free holdings, adopt blind trusts, or take other equivalent measures to ensure compliance with the Emoluments Clause of the U.S. Constitution; and (2) not use the powers or opportunities of his position as President-elect or President of the United States for any purpose related to the Trump Organization. Declares that in the absence of such actions or specific authorization by Congress, Congress regards dealings that Donald Trump, as President, may have through his companies with foreign governments or entities owned or controlled by foreign governments to be potential violations of such clause. | 2023-01-11T13:35:17Z | |
| 115-sconres-2 | 115 | sconres | 2 | A concurrent resolution to provide for the counting on January 6, 2017, of the electoral votes for President and Vice President of the United States. | Government Operations and Politics | 2017-01-03 | 2017-01-03 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | Senate | Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY] | KY | R | M000355 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Provides for the counting of the electoral votes for President and Vice President of the United States. | 2023-01-11T13:35:17Z | |
| 114-sconres-56 | 114 | sconres | 56 | A concurrent resolution clarifying any potential misunderstanding as to whether actions taken by President-elect Donald Trump constitute a violation of the Emoluments Clause, and calling on President-elect Trump to divest his interest in, and sever his relationship to, the Trump Organization. | Government Operations and Politics | 2016-11-29 | 2016-11-29 | Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6554-6556; text of measure as introduced: CR S6553-6554) | Senate | Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD] | MD | D | C000141 | 27 | Calls upon President-elect Donald J. Trump to: (1) follow the precedent established by prior Presidents and convert his assets to conflict-free holdings, adopt blind trusts, or take other equivalent measures to ensure compliance with the Emoluments Clause of the U.S. Constitution; and (2) not use the powers or opportunities of his position as President-elect or President of the United States for any purpose related to the Trump Organization. Declares that in the absence of such actions or specific authorization by Congress, Congress regards dealings that Donald Trump, as President, may have through his companies with foreign governments or entities owned or controlled by foreign governments to be potential violations of such clause. | 2023-01-11T13:33:58Z | |
| 114-sconres-22 | 114 | sconres | 22 | A concurrent resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the White House Fellows program. | Government Operations and Politics | 2015-10-06 | 2015-10-07 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. | Senate | Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK] | AK | R | S001198 | 1 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes the 50th anniversary of the White House Fellows program and commends the White House Fellows for their continuing lifetime commitment to public service. | 2023-01-11T13:29:30Z | |
| 114-sconres-12 | 114 | sconres | 12 | 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. | Government Operations and Politics | 2015-04-16 | 2015-04-16 | Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2254-2255) | Senate | Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] | CT | D | B001277 | 6 | Recognizes the hardships that people with disabilities must overcome every day. Reaffirms support of the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Recommends that the United States Postal Service and federal agencies install power-assisted doors at post offices and other federally funded facilities to ensure equal access for all people. Pledges to continue to identify and remove the barriers that prevent equal access to federal government services. | 2023-01-11T13:27:22Z | |
| 113-sconres-26 | 113 | sconres | 26 | 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. | Government Operations and Politics | 2013-11-21 | 2013-11-21 | Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8466) | Senate | Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] | CT | D | B001277 | 8 | Recognizes the hardships that people with disabilities must overcome every day. Reaffirms support of the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Recommends that the United States Postal Service (USPS) and federal agencies install power-assisted doors at post offices and other federally funded facilities to ensure equal access for all people. Pledges to continue to identify and remove the barriers that prevent equal access to federal government services. | 2023-01-11T13:23:41Z | |
| 112-sconres-57 | 112 | sconres | 57 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the census surveys and the information derived from those surveys are crucial to the national welfare. | Government Operations and Politics | 2012-08-02 | 2012-08-29 | Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security. | Senate | Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV] | WV | D | R000361 | 0 | Encourages: (1) the people of the United States to respond to all census surveys conducted by the Bureau of the Census; and (2) the Bureau of the Census to provide households and businesses with information regarding the community, economic, and fiscal benefits to be gained from participation in the American Community Survey and the Economic Census, to use the most current methodologies and technologies to reduce the burden of responding to the Census, and to continue to innovate its methods, processes, and products. | 2019-11-15T21:50:22Z | |
| 112-sconres-33 | 112 | sconres | 33 | A concurrent resolution reorganizing the need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people of the United States, particularly people with disabilities. | Government Operations and Politics | 2011-12-01 | 2011-12-01 | Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8156-8157) | Senate | Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] | CT | D | B001277 | 0 | Recognizes the hardships that people with disabilities must overcome every day. Reaffirms support of the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and pledges to continue to identify and remove the barriers that prevent equal access to federal government services. Recommends that the United States Postal Service (USPS) and federal agencies install power-assisted doors to ensure equal access for all people. | 2023-01-11T13:22:59Z | |
| 111-sconres-72 | 111 | sconres | 72 | A concurrent resolution recognizing the 45th anniversary of the White House Fellows Program. | Government Operations and Politics | 2010-09-22 | 2010-12-15 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | Senate | Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS] | KS | R | B000953 | 1 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Recognizes the 45th anniversary of the White House Fellows program. Commends the White House Fellows for their commitment to public service and expresses appreciation for their past and continuing leadership. | 2023-01-11T13:21:21Z | |
| 111-sconres-44 | 111 | sconres | 44 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a postage stamp should be issued to commemorate the War of 1812 and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued. | Government Operations and Politics | 2009-10-05 | 2009-10-19 | Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security. | Senate | Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI] | MI | D | L000261 | 7 | Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the United States Postal Service should issue a postage stamp commemorating the War of 1812; and (2) the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued. | 2023-01-11T13:17:22Z | |
| 110-sconres-22 | 110 | sconres | 22 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that a commemorative postage stamp be issued to promote public awareness of Down syndrome. | Government Operations and Politics | 2007-03-21 | 2007-06-06 | Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security. | Senate | Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] | IL | D | D000563 | 6 | Calls for the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee to recommend, and the United States Postal Service to issue, a commemorative postage stamp to promote public awareness of Down syndrome. | 2023-01-11T19:45:14Z | |
| 109-sconres-63 | 109 | sconres | 63 | A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National High School Seniors Voter Registration Day. | Government Operations and Politics | 2005-11-09 | 2005-11-09 | Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S12616) | Senate | Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA] | LA | R | V000127 | 0 | Supports the goals and ideals of National High School Seniors Voter Registration Day, and encourages all eligible students to register to vote. | 2023-01-13T04:49:31Z | |
| 109-sconres-8 | 109 | sconres | 8 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that there should continue to be parity between the adjustments in the pay of members of the uniformed services and the adjustments in the pay of civilian employees of the United States. | Government Operations and Politics | 2005-02-01 | 2005-03-09 | Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia. | Senate | Sen. Sarbanes, Paul S. [D-MD] | MD | D | S000064 | 20 | Expresses the sense of Congress that rates of pay for civilian employees of the United States should be adjusted at the same time, and in the same proportion, as are rates of pay for members of the uniformed services. | 2019-11-15T21:50:35Z | |
| 108-sconres-89 | 108 | sconres | 89 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the continuity of the Presidency. | Government Operations and Politics | 2004-02-12 | 2004-07-22 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8771) | Senate | Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] | TX | R | C001056 | 1 | Expresses the sense of Congress that during the period preceding the end of a term of office in which a President will not be serving a succeeding term: (1) that President should submit to the Senate the nominations of individuals selected by the President-elect for offices that fall within the line of succession; (2) the Senate should conduct confirmation hearings and a Senate floor vote on the nominations, to the extent feasible, between January 3 and January 20 before the Inauguration; and (3) that President should agree to sign and deliver commissions on January 20 before the Inauguration of all approved nominations, to ensure continuity of Government. | 2023-01-15T10:03:16Z | |
| 108-sconres-88 | 108 | sconres | 88 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that there should continue to be parity between the adjustments in the pay of members of the uniformed services and the adjustments in the pay of civilian employees of the United States. | Government Operations and Politics | 2004-02-09 | 2004-02-12 | Committee on Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia. | Senate | Sen. Sarbanes, Paul S. [D-MD] | MD | D | S000064 | 17 | Expresses the sense of Congress that rates of pay for civilian employees of the United States should be adjusted at the same time, and in the same proportion, as are rates of pay for the uniformed services. | 2023-01-15T10:03:16Z | |
| 108-sconres-1 | 108 | sconres | 1 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that there should continue to be parity between the adjustments in the compensation of members of the uniformed services and the adjustments in the compensation of civilian employees of the United States. | Government Operations and Politics | 2003-01-09 | 2003-06-20 | Committee on Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia. | Senate | Sen. Sarbanes, Paul S. [D-MD] | MD | D | S000064 | 20 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that there should continue to be parity between the adjustments in the compensation of members of the armed forces and the adjustments in the compensation of Federal civilian employees. | 2023-01-15T21:34:04Z | |
| 106-sconres-38 | 106 | sconres | 38 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the Bureau of the Census should include in the 2000 decennial census all citizens of the United States residing abroad. | Government Operations and Politics | 1999-06-09 | 1999-06-09 | Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Abraham, Spencer [R-MI] | MI | R | A000355 | 0 | Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the Bureau of the Census should enumerate all U.S. citizens residing overseas in the 2000 decennial census; and (2) legislation authorizing and appropriating the funds to carry out such an enumeration should be enacted. | 2025-04-07T13:42:35Z | |
| 105-sconres-109 | 105 | sconres | 109 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that executive departments and agencies must maintain the division of governmental responsibilities between the national government and the States that was intended by the framers of the Constitution, and must ensure that the principles of federalism established by the framers guide the executive departments and agencies in the fourmulation and implementation of policies. | Government Operations and Politics | 1998-07-23 | 1998-07-23 | Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Coverdell, Paul [R-GA] | GA | R | C000813 | 4 | Calls for executive agencies, when formulating and implementing policies that have federalism implications, to: (1) strictly adhere to constitutional principles and closely examine the constitutional and statutory authority supporting any Federal action that would limit the policy making direction of the States; (2) take Federal action limiting the policy making discretion of the States only where constitutional authority for the action is clear and certain and the national activity is necessitated by the presence of a problem of national scope; (3) recognize the distinction between problems of national scope and problems that are merely common to the States; (4) recognize that constitutional authority for Federal action is clear and certain only when authority for the action may be found in a specific provision of the Constitution, when there is no provision in the Constitution prohibiting Federal action, and when the action does not encroach upon authority reserved to the States; (5) encourage States to develop their own policies to achieve program objectives and to work with officials in other States; (6) refrain from establishing uniform, national standards for programs and, when possible, defer to the States to establish standards; and (7) consult with officials and organizations representing the States in developing national standards when required. States that: (1) the national Government should grant the States the maximum administration discretion possible with respect to national policies administered by the States; and (2) intrusive Federal oversight of State administration is neither necessary nor desirable. Calls for observation of the following special requirements for preemption of State law: (1) agencies should construe a Federal statute to preempt only when it contains an express preemption provision, when there is some other firm and palpable evidence compelling the conclusion that the Congress intended preemption, or when the exercise of State authority directly conflicts with the exercise … | 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z | |
| 105-sconres-92 | 105 | sconres | 92 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the collection of demographic, social, and economic data as part of the 2000 decennial census of population. | Government Operations and Politics | 1998-04-29 | 1998-04-29 | Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ] | NJ | D | T000317 | 1 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Secretary of Commerce should ensure that: (1) the 2000 decennial census of population include the administration of a long-form questionnaire; (2) the content of such questionnaire include, at a minimum, specified subjects sent to the Congress by the Census Bureau on March 31, 1997; and (3) a sufficient number of households receive such questionnaire to ensure the availability of reliable data for small geographic areas. | 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z | |
| 105-sconres-54 | 105 | sconres | 54 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States Postal Service should maintain the postal uniform allowance program. | Government Operations and Politics | 1997-10-21 | 1998-06-30 | Referred to Subcommittee on International Security. | Senate | Sen. DeWine, Mike [R-OH] | OH | R | D000294 | 2 | Calls upon the U.S. Postal Service to maintain its current Postal Uniform Allowance Program and make necessary improvements, rather than implement a centralized, single-vendor program. | 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z | |
| 105-sconres-12 | 105 | sconres | 12 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the collection on data on ancestry in the decennial census. | Government Operations and Politics | 1997-03-17 | 1997-03-17 | Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ] | NJ | D | T000317 | 13 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Secretary of Commerce should ensure that the information requested in the 2000 decennial census of population with respect to ancestry will be at least as comprehensive as the information that was requested in the 1990 decennial census (in terms of its content and the range of respondents from whom it is sought). | 2025-04-07T13:47:40Z | |
| 105-sconres-7 | 105 | sconres | 7 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that Federal retirement cost-of-living adjustments should not be delayed. | Government Operations and Politics | 1997-03-13 | 1997-03-13 | Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Sarbanes, Paul S. [D-MD] | MD | D | S000064 | 19 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that cost-of-living adjustments for Federal retirees should be paid beginning in January of each year, as current law prescribes, and should not be delayed, whether as part of a budget agreement or otherwise. | 2025-04-07T13:47:40Z | |
| 105-sconres-8 | 105 | sconres | 8 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that Federal retirement cost-of-living adjustments should be effective on the same date as other cost-of-living adjustments given to federal retirement programs. | Government Operations and Politics | 1997-03-13 | 1997-03-13 | Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Robb, Charles S. [D-VA] | VA | D | R000295 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that cost-of-living adjustments for Federal retirees should be paid at the same time that other retirees receive Federal cost-of-living adjustments. | 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z | |
| 104-sconres-58 | 104 | sconres | 58 | Telephone Number Ownership Resolution of 1996 | Government Operations and Politics | 1996-05-15 | 1996-05-15 | Referred to the Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY] | NY | R | D000018 | 0 | Telephone Number Ownership Resolution of 1996 - Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the Federal Communications Commission lacks legal authority to conduct auctions or other revenue raising activities in connection with the allocation of any telephone number within the North American Numbering Plan; and (2) if the Congress is to authorize such activities, procedures will be required to protect any value attaching to new toll-free numbers by reason of a private business investment in the advertisement or public awareness of the corresponding 800 number by measures designed to prevent speculation, hoarding, and other gaming of the allocation system, and to protect consumers from fraud and confusion by preventing the misrepresentation of established toll-free numbers. Calls for the Commission to submit a plan for the allocation of toll-free 888 numbers that contains such procedures, together with its recommendations for legislative authorization of such allocation. | 2025-08-21T20:15:35Z | |
| 104-sconres-44 | 104 | sconres | 44 | A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for an event sponsored by the Specialty Equipment Market Association. | Government Operations and Politics | 1996-03-12 | 1996-03-19 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2263-2264) | Senate | Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO] | CO | R | C000077 | 0 | Authorizes the Specialty Equipment Market Association to sponsor a public event on the Capitol grounds on May 15, 1996, displaying racing, restored, and customized motor vehicles and transporters. | 2025-04-07T15:23:12Z | |
| 104-sconres-45 | 104 | sconres | 45 | A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the Capitol Rotunda on May 2, 1996, for the presentation of the Congressional Gold Medal to Reverend and Mrs. Billy Graham. | Government Operations and Politics | 1996-03-12 | 1996-03-13 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | Senate | Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] | KS | R | D000401 | 1 | Authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda on May 2, 1996, for the presentation of the congressional gold medal to Reverend and Mrs. Billy Graham. | 2025-04-07T15:23:12Z | |
| 104-sconres-40 | 104 | sconres | 40 | A concurrent resolution to commemorate the sesquicentennial of Texas statehood. | Government Operations and Politics | 1996-01-30 | 1996-01-31 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | Senate | Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX] | TX | R | H001016 | 1 | Commemorates the sesquicentennial of Texas statehood. | 2025-01-02T17:39:34Z | |
| 104-sconres-28 | 104 | sconres | 28 | A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the D.C. StandDown '95. | Government Operations and Politics | 1995-09-29 | 1995-09-29 | Referred to the Committee on Rules. | Senate | Sen. Jeffords, James M. [R-VT] | VT | R | J000072 | 0 | Permits the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans to host a public event on the Upper Senate Park Portion of the Capitol Grounds between October 23 and 30, 1995. | 2025-04-07T15:23:12Z | |
| 104-sconres-29 | 104 | sconres | 29 | A concurrent resolution providing for marking the celebration of Jerusalem on the occasion of its 3000th Anniversary. | Government Operations and Politics | 1995-09-29 | 1995-10-12 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | Senate | Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] | KS | R | D000401 | 0 | Directs the Architect of the Capitol to make arrangements for a date in October for the use of the Capitol Rotunda for a celebration of the founding of the city of Jerusalem 3,000 years ago. | 2025-04-07T15:23:12Z | |
| 104-sconres-24 | 104 | sconres | 24 | A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a dedication ceremony incident to the placement of a bust of Raoul Wallenberg in the Capitol. | Government Operations and Politics | 1995-08-10 | 1995-08-10 | Referred to the Committee on Rules. | Senate | Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] | RI | D | P000193 | 2 | Allows the use of the rotunda of the Capitol on November 2, 1995, for a ceremony incident to the placement of a bust of Raoul Wallenberg in the Capitol as previously authorized by the Congress. | 2025-04-07T15:23:12Z | |
| 104-sconres-23 | 104 | sconres | 23 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress in affirmation of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, commonly known as the Motor Voter Act. | Government Operations and Politics | 1995-08-04 | 1995-08-04 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules. | Senate | Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] | IL | D | S000423 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Congress in affirmation of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, commonly known as the Motor Voter Act. | 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z | |
| 104-sconres-17 | 104 | sconres | 17 | A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the exhibition of the RAH-66 Comanche helicopter. | Government Operations and Politics | 1995-06-08 | 1995-06-16 | Held at the desk. | Senate | Sen. Santorum, Rick [R-PA] | PA | R | S000059 | 3 | Permits the Boeing Company and United Technologies Corporation Joint Venture, acting in cooperation with the Secretary of the Army, to sponsor a free public event featuring the first flying prototype of the RAH-66 Comanche helicopter on the East Front Plaza of the Capitol Grounds on June 21, 1995. | 2025-04-07T15:29:40Z | |
| 104-sconres-5 | 104 | sconres | 5 | A concurrent resolution permitting the use of the Capitol for a ceremony to commemorate the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust. | Government Operations and Politics | 1995-02-07 | 1995-02-07 | Referred to the Committee on Rules. | Senate | Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK] | AK | R | S000888 | 0 | Allows use of the rotunda of the Capitol on April 27, 1995, for a ceremony to observe the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust. | 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z | |
| 103-sconres-75 | 103 | sconres | 75 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the commonwealth option presented in the Puerto Rican plebiscite of November 14, 1993. | Government Operations and Politics | 1994-09-30 | 1994-09-30 | Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | Senate | Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] | IL | D | S000423 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the changes to the political relationship between Puerto Rico and the United States described in the commonwealth option of the Puerto Rico plebiscite of November 14, 1993, would provide to U.S. citizens who are residents of Puerto Rico the Federal benefits of U.S. citizens living in the States without the concomitant responsibilities; (2) the commonwealth formula presented in such plebiscite is not an economically or politically viable alternative to the current self-governing, unincorporated territorial status of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; and (3) the unalterable bilateral pact that such formula purposes as the vehicle for the permanent union of Puerto Rico with the United States is not a constitutionally viable alternative to the current status of that Commonwealth. | 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z | |
| 103-sconres-60 | 103 | sconres | 60 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that a postage stamp should be issued to honor the 100th anniversary of the Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America. | Government Operations and Politics | 1994-02-07 | 1994-10-07 | Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | Senate | Sen. Gramm, Phil [R-TX] | TX | R | G000365 | 63 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that a postage stamp should be issued to honor the 100th anniversary of the Jewish War Veterans of the United States and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee of the U.S. Postal Service should make such recommendation to the Postmaster General. | 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z | |
| 103-sconres-13 | 103 | sconres | 13 | A concurrent resolution permitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony to commemorate the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust. | Government Operations and Politics | 1993-03-03 | 1993-03-30 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | Senate | Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] | RI | D | P000193 | 2 | Allows use of the rotunda of the Capitol on April 20, 1993, and April 6, 1994, for ceremonies to observe the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust. | 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z | |
| 102-sconres-123 | 102 | sconres | 123 | A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the East Front parking lot of the Capitol for an exhibit by NASA during the period beginning on June 1, 1992 and ending June 5, 1992. | Government Operations and Politics | 1992-05-21 | 1992-06-02 | Message on House action received in Senate. | Senate | Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL] | AL | D | H000445 | 0 | Authorizes the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to use the East Front parking lot of the Capitol for an exhibit beginning June 1 through 5, 1992. | 2021-06-02T15:13:46Z | |
| 102-sconres-111 | 102 | sconres | 111 | A concurrent resolution authorizing the 1992 Special Olympics Torch Relay to be run through the Capitol Grounds. | Government Operations and Politics | 1992-04-28 | 1992-05-14 | Message on House action received in Senate. | Senate | Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY] | NY | R | D000018 | 0 | Permits the 1992 Special Olympics Torch Relay to be run through the Capitol Grounds. | 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z | |
| 102-sconres-103 | 102 | sconres | 103 | A concurrent resolution authorizing the rotunda of the United States Capitol to be used on January 20, 1993, in connection with the proceedings and ceremonies for the inauguration of the President-elect and the Vice President-elect of the United States. | Government Operations and Politics | 1992-03-25 | 1992-06-30 | Message on House action received in Senate. | Senate | Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY] | KY | D | F000268 | 1 | Authorizes the use of the rotunda of the Capitol on January 20, 1993, by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies in connection with the proceedings and ceremonies for the inauguration of the President-elect and Vice President-elect. | 2021-06-02T15:13:37Z | |
| 102-sconres-101 | 102 | sconres | 101 | A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol by the American Ex-Prisoners of War for a ceremony in recognition of National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day. | Government Operations and Politics | 1992-03-13 | 1992-03-30 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Libraries and Memorials. | Senate | Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] | KS | R | D000401 | 1 | Authorizes the American Ex-Prisoners of War to use the Capitol rotunda for a specified ceremony in recognition of National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day. | 2024-02-07T11:39:48Z | |
| 102-sconres-61 | 102 | sconres | 61 | A concurrent resolution supporting the initiative of the National Capital Planning Commission in the preparation of a new visionary plan to guide the future development of the central Federal Monumental Core area of the Nation's Capital. | Government Operations and Politics | 1991-08-02 | 1991-08-02 | Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Sasser, Jim [D-TN] | TN | D | S000068 | 0 | Declares that the Congress supports the National Capital Planning Commission in undertaking the creation of such a visionary plan in its unique role as the central Federal planning agency in the National Capital. | 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z | |
| 102-sconres-51 | 102 | sconres | 51 | A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol by the National League of POW/MIA Families for a ceremony to honor the members of the Armed Services and civilians missing and unaccounted for as a result of the Vietnam conflict. | Government Operations and Politics | 1991-07-10 | 1991-07-11 | Held at the desk. | Senate | Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] | KS | R | D000401 | 4 | Authorizes the use of the rotunda of the Capitol by the National League of POW/MIA Families on July 13, 1991, for a ceremony to honor the POWs and MIAs of the Vietnam conflict. | 2021-06-02T15:13:22Z | |
| 102-sconres-49 | 102 | sconres | 49 | A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the unveiling of the portrait bust of President George Bush on June 27, 1991. | Government Operations and Politics | 1991-06-24 | 1991-06-26 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | Senate | Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY] | KY | D | F000268 | 1 | Authorizes the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration to use the rotunda of the Capitol for the unveiling of the portrait bust of President George Bush on June 27, 1991. | 2021-06-02T15:13:22Z | |
| 102-sconres-38 | 102 | sconres | 38 | A concurrent resolution granting the consent of Congress to the States of New Hampshire and Maine to negotiate and enter into a compact for the purpose of ascertaining and establishing the true jurisdictional boundary line between the two States in the Piscataqua River and inner Portsmouth Harbor. | Government Operations and Politics | 1991-05-16 | 1991-05-16 | Referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Smith, Bob [R-NH] | NH | R | S000606 | 0 | Interstate Compact - Grants the consent of the Congress for New Hampshire and Maine to negotiate and enter into a compact for the purpose of ascertaining and establishing the true jurisdictional boundary line between the two States in the Piscataqua River and Inner Portsmouth Harbor. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 102-sconres-34 | 102 | sconres | 34 | A concurrent resolution authorizing the 1991 Special Olympic Torch Relay to be run through the Capitol Grounds. | Government Operations and Politics | 1991-05-07 | 1991-05-16 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | Senate | Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY] | NY | R | D000018 | 0 | Permits the 1991 Special Olympics Torch Relay to be run through the Capitol Grounds. | 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z | |
| 102-sconres-20 | 102 | sconres | 20 | A concurrent resolution to authorize the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony to commemorate the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust. | Government Operations and Politics | 1991-03-12 | 1991-03-12 | Referred to the Committee on Rules. | Senate | Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ] | NJ | D | L000123 | 4 | Allows use of the rotunda of the Capitol on April 11, 1991, and April 30, 1992, for ceremonies to observe the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust. | 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z | |
| 102-sconres-3 | 102 | sconres | 3 | A concurrent resolution encouraging Americans to fly the flag in support of American troops overseas. | Government Operations and Politics | 1991-01-22 | 1991-01-22 | Referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Mack, Connie, III [R-FL] | FL | R | M000019 | 0 | Calls on the people of the United States to display the American flag to show support for U.S. troops stationed in the Persian Gulf region. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 101-sconres-133 | 101 | sconres | 133 | A concurrent resolution providing for the use of the Capitol Rotunda. | Government Operations and Politics | 1990-05-17 | 1990-05-23 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | Senate | Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] | ME | D | M000811 | 1 | Authorizes the use of the Rotunda of the Capitol on May 24, 1989, to allow the assembling of Members of Congress for ceremonies celebrating American Military Heroism. | 2024-02-07T11:39:48Z | |
| 101-sconres-98 | 101 | sconres | 98 | A concurrent resolution authorizing a public event with music for Earth Day 1990 on the United States Capitol Grounds. | Government Operations and Politics | 1990-02-28 | 1990-03-27 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | Senate | Sen. Gore, Albert, Jr. [D-TN] | TN | D | G000321 | 1 | Authorizes Earth Day 1990 to sponsor a free public event with music on the United States Capitol grounds on April 22, 1990. | 2024-02-07T16:02:17Z | |
| 101-sconres-93 | 101 | sconres | 93 | A concurrent resolution providing for acceptance of a statue of Philo T. Farnsworth presented by the State of Utah, for placement in National Statuary Hall, and for other purposes. | Government Operations and Politics | 1990-02-21 | 1990-03-05 | Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. | Senate | Sen. Garn, E. J. (Jake) [R-UT] | UT | R | G000072 | 1 | Accepts the statue of Philo T. Farnsworth (the father of television) furnished by the State of Utah. Authorizes the use of the rotunda of the Capitol on May 2, 1990, for presentation of the statue. Requires the statue to be displayed in the rotunda for up to six months, after which it shall be moved to its permanent location in the National Statuary Hall. Requires the transcript of the ceremony proceedings to be printed as a House document. | 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z | |
| 101-sconres-90 | 101 | sconres | 90 | A concurrent resolution authorizing use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a dedication ceremony incident to the placement of a bust of Lajos Kossuth in the Capitol and authorizing the printing of a transcript of the proceedings of the ceremony. | Government Operations and Politics | 1990-02-06 | 1990-03-01 | Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. | Senate | Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] | RI | D | P000193 | 0 | Authorizes the Joint Committee on the Library to use the Rotunda of the Capitol on an appropriate date in March 1990 for a dedication ceremony and placement of a bust of Lajos Kossuth. Requires the transcript of the ceremony proceedings to be printed as a House document. | 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z | |
| 101-sconres-88 | 101 | sconres | 88 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that a postage stamp should be issued in honor of Claude Denson Pepper. | Government Operations and Politics | 1990-01-24 | 1990-01-24 | Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Graham, Bob [D-FL] | FL | D | G000352 | 29 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that a postage stamp should be issued in honor of Claude Pepper. | 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z | |
| 101-sconres-49 | 101 | sconres | 49 | A concurrent resolution to express the sense of the Congress that the States should retain authority to regulate alcohol beverages. | Government Operations and Politics | 1989-06-22 | 1989-06-22 | Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] | IA | R | G000386 | 13 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that primary regulatory authority over alcoholic beverages within their borders shall remain with the States. | 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z | |
| 101-sconres-34 | 101 | sconres | 34 | A concurrent resolution confirming that it is the responsibility and the desire of Congress to develop a comprehensive telecommunications policy, which includes determining the extent of participation of regional Bell holding companies in providing advanced telecommunications services and equipment. | Government Operations and Politics | 1989-05-09 | 1989-05-09 | Referred to the Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Breaux, John B. [D-LA] | LA | D | B000780 | 6 | Declares that the Congress should: (1) determine whether, and to what extent, regional Bell holding companies should be permitted to compete with other companies to provide information services, conduct research, and design, develop, and market software and telecommunications equipment; (2) determine, if it allows Bell holding companies to engage in such activities, the statutory safeguards to prevent cross subsidies and to ensure that other anti-competitive conduct will not harm customers or unfairly infringe upon competition; and (3) review the Federal structure for the administration of telecommunications policy with the intention of improving the capacity of the United States to effectively compete in the global information and high technology marketplace. | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 101-sconres-5 | 101 | sconres | 5 | A concurrent resolution to provide for the use of the rotunda of the Capitol to inaugurate the display of the POW/MIA flag. | Government Operations and Politics | 1989-01-25 | 1989-02-22 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | Senate | Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] | KS | R | D000401 | 2 | Allows the display of the National League of Families POW/MIA flag in the Capitol Rotunda until a satisfactory accounting of all Vietnam POW/MIAs has taken place. | 2024-02-07T11:39:48Z | |
| 101-sconres-1 | 101 | sconres | 1 | A concurrent resolution to provide for the counting on January 4, 1989, of the electoral votes for President and Vice President of the United States. | Government Operations and Politics | 1989-01-03 | 1989-01-03 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | Senate | Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY] | KY | D | F000268 | 0 | Provides for the counting of electoral votes on January 4, 1989. | 2021-07-01T14:58:46Z | |
| 100-sconres-161 | 100 | sconres | 161 | A concurrent resolution calling for the full participation of American industry in the provision of telecommunications equipment and services. | Government Operations and Politics | 1988-10-14 | 1988-10-14 | Referred to the Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Breaux, John B. [D-LA] | LA | D | B000780 | 1 | Resolves that: (1) the Congress should decide whether the Bell operating companies should be permitted to provide information services, conduct research, design and market software, and design, manufacture, and market telecommunications equipment and customer premises equipment; and (2) statutory safeguards should be in place both to ensure that these Bell activities would not harm telephone service customers or competition in the information services or manufacturing industries and to prevent cross subsidies between regulated and unregulated service offerings. | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 100-sconres-141 | 100 | sconres | 141 | A concurrent resolution authorizing the rotunda of the United States Capitol to be used on January 20, 1989, in connection with the proceedings and ceremonies for the inauguration of the President-elect and the Vice President-elect of the United States. | Government Operations and Politics | 1988-09-08 | 1988-09-23 | Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY] | KY | D | F000268 | 0 | Authorizes the use of the rotunda of the United States Capitol on January 20, 1989, by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies in connection with the proceedings and ceremonies for the inauguration of the President-elect and the Vice President-elect. | 2021-06-10T21:47:55Z | |
| 100-sconres-137 | 100 | sconres | 137 | A concurrent resolution to provide the use of the Rotunda of the Capitol in honor of John F. Kennedy. | Government Operations and Politics | 1988-08-09 | 1988-10-04 | Resolution Agreed to in House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 420 - 0 (Record Vote No: 395). | Senate | Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT] | CT | D | D000388 | 0 | Authorizes the use of the Rotunda of the Capitol on November 21 and 22, 1988, by the National Council of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers for a vigil of readings in honor of John F. Kennedy. | 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z | |
| 100-sconres-134 | 100 | sconres | 134 | A concurrent resolution to urge States and the Federal Election Commission to evaluate the success of the Kids Voting Program in Arizona. | Government Operations and Politics | 1988-08-02 | 1988-08-09 | Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA] | CA | D | C000877 | 2 | Urges State election officials and school administrators and the Federal Election Commission to evaluate the success of the Kids Voting program in Arizona in November 1988. | 2021-06-10T21:47:52Z | |
| 100-sconres-127 | 100 | sconres | 127 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress concerning support for Amateur Radio and Amateur Radio frequency allocations vital for Public Safety purposes. | Government Operations and Politics | 1988-06-28 | 1988-10-07 | S. 1048 passed in Senate relating to this measure. | Senate | Sen. Wilson, Pete [R-CA] | CA | R | W000607 | 53 | Expresses the sense of the Congress: (1) encouraging and supporting the Amateur Radio Service and its emergency communications efforts; and (2) urging Government agencies to avoid actions that would reduce amateur radio frequency allocations used for emergency communications. | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 100-sconres-114 | 100 | sconres | 114 | A concurrent resolution authorizing the Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics through the Capitol Grounds. | Government Operations and Politics | 1988-04-12 | 1988-04-29 | Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY] | KY | D | F000268 | 0 | Permits the Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics to be run through the Capitol Grounds. | 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z | |
| 100-sconres-93 | 100 | sconres | 93 | A concurrent resolution to express the sense of the Congress that Dr. Frank G. Burke is recognized for his faithful service to the National Archives of the United States of America. | Government Operations and Politics | 1987-12-03 | 1987-12-29 | Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population. | Senate | Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR] | OR | R | H000343 | 0 | Recognizes and expresses the gratitude of the Congress to Dr. Frank G. Burke for his service to the National Archives. | 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z | |
| 100-sconres-80 | 100 | sconres | 80 | A concurrent resolution to express the appreciation of the Congress to the City of Philadelphia, the National Park Service, and We the People 200, Inc., for their hospitality during the July 16, 1987, ceremonies commemorating the bicentennial of the Great Compromise. | Government Operations and Politics | 1987-09-30 | 1987-10-12 | Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population. | Senate | Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] | WV | D | B001210 | 3 | Expresses the appreciation of the Congress to the City of Philadelphia, the National Park Service, and We the People 200, Inc., for their hospitality during the ceremonies commemorating the bicentennial of the Great Compromise. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 100-sconres-44 | 100 | sconres | 44 | A concurrent resolution authorizing the 1987 Special Olympics Torch Relay to be run through the Capitol Grounds. | Government Operations and Politics | 1987-04-08 | 1987-05-07 | Committee on Rules. Ordered favorably reported H.Con. Res. 91 in lieu of this measure. | Senate | Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC] | SC | D | H000725 | 0 | Permits the 1987 Special Olympics Torch Relay to be run through the Capitol Grounds. | 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z | |
| 100-sconres-9 | 100 | sconres | 9 | A concurrent resolution to provide for the display of the National League of Families POW/MIA flag in the Capitol Rotunda. | Government Operations and Politics | 1987-01-16 | 1988-09-16 | Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] | KS | R | D000401 | 45 | Allows the display of the National League of Families POW/MIA flag in the Capitol Rotunda until a satisfactory accounting of all Vietnam POW/MIAs has taken place. | 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z | |
| 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-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-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-33 | 99 | sconres | 33 | A concurrent resolution authorizing the rotunda of the United States Capitol to be used on April 18, 1985, for a ceremony commemorating the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust. | Government Operations and Politics | 1985-03-28 | 1985-04-02 | Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] | RI | D | P000193 | 4 | Authorizes use of the U.S. Capitol rotunda on April 18, 1985, during a specified time, for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust. | 2021-06-30T19:50:41Z | |
| 99-sconres-1 | 99 | sconres | 1 | A concurrent resolution to provide for the counting on January 7, 1985, of the electoral votes for President and Vice President of the United States. | Government Operations and Politics | 1985-01-03 | 1985-01-03 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD] | MD | R | M000241 | 0 | Provides for the counting of the electoral votes for President and Vice President. | 2021-06-30T19:50:05Z | |
| 98-sconres-144 | 98 | sconres | 144 | A concurrent resolution authorizing the rotunda of the United States Capitol to be used on January 21, 1985, in connection with the proceedings and ceremonies for the inauguration of the President-elect and the Vice President-elect of the United States. | Government Operations and Politics | 1984-09-18 | 1984-10-09 | Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD] | MD | R | M000241 | 0 | Authorizes the use of the rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on January 21, 1985, in connection with proceedings and ceremonies for the inauguration of the President-elect and the Vice President-elect of the United States. | 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z | |
| 98-sconres-122 | 98 | sconres | 122 | A concurrent resolution to provide for a Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies. | Government Operations and Politics | 1984-06-14 | 1984-06-29 | Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD] | MD | R | M000241 | 3 | Establishes a Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies to make the necessary arrangements for the presidential inauguration in January 1985. | 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z | |
| 98-sconres-121 | 98 | sconres | 121 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the nondelivery in the Soviet Union of certain mail from the United States, and for other purposes. | Government Operations and Politics | 1984-06-11 | 1984-06-28 | Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Boschwitz, Rudy [R-MN] | MN | R | B000647 | 20 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should express to the Soviet Union the U.S. disapproval of the Soviet Union's: (1) systematic nondelivery of U.S. mail addressed to persons in the Soviet Union; and (2) violation of specified treaties governing international mail. States that at the meeting of the Congress of the Universal Postal Union in Hamburg, Germany, U.S. representatives should: (1) bring such violations to the attention of the Union; (2) request that an investigation of such violations be conducted by the Union; and (3) consider possible sanctions against the Soviet Union for such violations. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 98-sconres-118 | 98 | sconres | 118 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the portion of the street in the District of Columbia on which is located the Embassy of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, and the portion of any street in any other city in the United States on which is located a consular office or mission of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, should be named Andrei Sakharov Avenue. | Government Operations and Politics | 1984-06-08 | 1984-09-25 | Committee on Governmental Affairs received executive comment from National Capital Planning Association. | Senate | Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] | IA | R | G000386 | 23 | Expresses the sense of Congress that the portion of the street in the District of Columbia on which is located the Embassy of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, and the portion of any street in any other city in the United States on which is located a consular office or mission of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, should be named Andrei Sakharov Avenue. | 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z | |
| 98-sconres-61 | 98 | sconres | 61 | A concurrent resolution to commend Dr. Alice Mitchell Rivlin for her services as Director of the Congressional Budget Office. | Government Operations and Politics | 1983-08-04 | 1983-08-04 | Referred to the Committee on Budget. | Senate | Sen. Chiles, Lawton [D-FL] | FL | D | C000356 | 41 | Expresses gratitude to Doctor Alice Mitchell Rivlin for her dedicated service as Director of the Congressional Budget Office. | 2025-01-14T18:22:18Z | |
| 98-sconres-33 | 98 | sconres | 33 | A concurrent resolution providing for the commemoration of the one hundredth anniversary of the birth of Harry S Truman. | Government Operations and Politics | 1983-05-11 | 1983-05-11 | Referred to the Committee on Rules. | Senate | Sen. Eagleton, Thomas F. [D-MO] | MO | D | E000004 | 1 | Establishes the Special Joint Committee on Arrangements to provide for the congressional commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Harry S. Truman. Declares it the duty of such committee to: (1) arrange a joint meeting of the Congress in commemoration of such anniversary; (2) plan proceedings for such joint meeting; and (3) coordinate activities with the Truman Centennial Committee. Enumerates the powers of such joint committee. Provides that the expenses of such joint committee may not exceed a specified amount and shall be paid from the contingent fund of the House of Representatives. | 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z | |
| 97-sconres-136 | 97 | sconres | 136 | A concurrent resolution providing for printing of a report by the Joint Committee on Taxation. | Government Operations and Politics | 1982-12-17 | 1982-12-20 | Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] | KS | R | D000401 | 0 | Authorizes the printing of additional copies of the General Explanation of the Revenue Provisions of the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 for the use of the Joint Committee on Taxation. | 2024-02-07T11:39:48Z | |
| 97-sconres-107 | 97 | sconres | 107 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the executive branch should conform to the recommendations of the Global 2000 study. | Government Operations and Politics | 1982-06-17 | 1982-06-17 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] | RI | D | P000193 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the executive branch should begin to coordinate and improve its projections and analysis of world population, resources, and environmental trends as outlined in the Global 2000 study. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 97-sconres-94 | 97 | sconres | 94 | A concurrent resolution calling on the Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy to take immediate action to simplify Federal Government procurement procedures and forms as required by the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act. | Government Operations and Politics | 1982-05-11 | 1982-05-18 | Referred to Subcommittee on Federal Expenditures. | Senate | Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] | PA | R | S000709 | 7 | Expresses the sense of Congress that the Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy should take immediate action to carry out the provisions of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act with respect to the simplification of all Government procurement procedures and forms. | 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z | |
| 97-sconres-91 | 97 | sconres | 91 | A concurrent resolution to call upon the President to invite the Small Business Administration to participate in the Cabinet Council on Economic Affairs. | Government Operations and Politics | 1982-05-05 | 1982-05-05 | Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA] | PA | R | H000456 | 15 | Declares that the President should invite the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to participate in the Cabinet Council on Economic Affairs. | 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z | |
| 97-sconres-85 | 97 | sconres | 85 | An original concurrent resolution authorizing the reprinting of the Senate committee print entitled "NATO Today: The Alliance in Evolution." | Government Operations and Politics | 1982-04-27 | 1982-04-27 | Referred to the Committee on Rules. | Senate | Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL] | IL | R | P000222 | 0 | Directs the reprinting of a specified number of copies of the committee print entitled "NATO Today: The Alliance in Evolution" for the use of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 97-sconres-67 | 97 | sconres | 67 | An original concurrent resolution authorizing the printing of the prayers delivered by the Reverend Edward L. R. Elson, S. T. D., as Chaplain of the Senate during the 96th and 97th Congresses. | Government Operations and Politics | 1982-03-01 | 1982-03-15 | Referred to Subcommittee on Contracts and Printing. | Senate | Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD] | MD | R | M000241 | 0 | Authorizes the printing of the prayers by the Reverend Edward L.R. Elson, S.T.D., the Chaplain of the Senate, rendered during the Ninety-sixth and Ninety-seventh Congresses. Authorizes additional printing and binding of such document for the use of the Senate and the Joint Committee on Printing. | 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z | |
| 97-sconres-54 | 97 | sconres | 54 | A concurrent resolution to provide for the printing of 3,000 copies of the General Explanation of the Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981. | Government Operations and Politics | 1981-12-16 | 1981-12-16 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] | KS | R | D000401 | 0 | Directs that 3,000 copies of the "General Explanation of the Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981," be printed for the use of the Joint Committee on Taxation. | 2023-05-11T13:12:28Z | |
| 97-sconres-56 | 97 | sconres | 56 | A concurrent resolution authorizing the reprinting of the committee print entitled "Investigation of Senator Harrison A. Williams, Jr." | Government Operations and Politics | 1981-12-16 | 1981-12-16 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Wallop, Malcolm [R-WY] | WY | R | W000092 | 0 | Directs the reprinting of 300 copies of the committee print entitled "Investigation of Senator Harrison A. Williams, Jr.: Response of Senator Williams to Report of the Select Committee on Ethics on S. Res 204," for the use of the Senate Select Committee on Ethics. | 2023-05-11T13:12:28Z | |
| 97-sconres-42 | 97 | sconres | 42 | A concurrent resolution expressing congressional disapproval of "retention contracts" for senior TVA employees. | Government Operations and Politics | 1981-10-15 | 1981-10-15 | Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. | Senate | Sen. Sasser, Jim [D-TN] | TN | D | S000068 | 4 | Declares that the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) should refrain from using "retention contracts" to pay senior TVA employees salaries in excess of the statutory Federal pay cap. Directs the Board to report to Congress and the Office of Management and Budget to formally request any amendments to law relating to compensation of employees. | 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z | |
| 97-sconres-6 | 97 | sconres | 6 | A concurrent resolution to disapprove the approval by the majority of the registered qualified voters of the District of Columbia voting, of the Legalized Lotteries, Daily Numbers Games, and Bingo and Raffles for Charitable Purposes Initiative of 1980. | Government Operations and Politics | 1981-02-05 | 1981-02-05 | Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR] | OR | R | H000343 | 1 | Expresses the disapproval of the Senate of the approval, by the majority of the voters of the District of Columbia voting, of the legalized lotteries, daily numbers games, and bingo and raffles for charitable purposes initiative of 1980. | 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z | |
| 97-sconres-1 | 97 | sconres | 1 | A concurrent resolution to provide for the counting on January 6, 1981, of the electoral votes for President and Vice President of the United States. | Government Operations and Politics | 1981-01-05 | 1981-01-05 | Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD] | MD | R | M000241 | 0 | Provides for the counting of the electoral votes on January 6, 1981, to declare the persons elected President and Vice President. | 2023-05-11T13:12:25Z | |
| 96-sconres-138 | 96 | sconres | 138 | An original concurrent resolution authorizing the printing of the prayers of the chaplain of the Senate during the ninety-sixth Congress as a Senate document. | Government Operations and Politics | 1980-12-08 | 1980-12-12 | Measure passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] | RI | D | P000193 | 0 | Authorizes the printing as a Senate document of the prayers of the Chaplain of the Senate during the 96th Congress, and additional copies for use by the Senate and the Joint Committee on Printing. | 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z | |
| 96-sconres-135 | 96 | sconres | 135 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the number of digits which should be used as zip codes or other codes used for mail delivery. | Government Operations and Politics | 1980-11-19 | 1980-11-19 | Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Jepsen, Roger W. [R-IA] | IA | R | J000101 | 7 | Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States Postal Service should not increase the number of digits of the zip code until: (1) the Service and the Congress have fully examined the costs, social consequences, and technical issues associated with such action; and (2) the Service has fully examined other means of improving productivity in the sorting of mail. | 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z | |
| 96-sconres-125 | 96 | sconres | 125 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to a Convocation on American Federalism. | Government Operations and Politics | 1980-09-22 | 1980-09-22 | Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE] | DE | R | R000460 | 0 | Expresses the sense of Congress that by January 1, 1981, the President should call a Convocation on American Federalism in order to bring together elected officials of Federal, State, and local governments to stimulate a national assessment of the Federal system of government. States that the Convocation should: (1) define which governmental functions are inherently national in nature or inherently State or local in nature; (2) examine the allocation of such functions; (3) identify any necessary changes in current functional or programmatic roles of each level of government; (4) define the power of Congress to regulate interstate commerce and the use of such power to preempt State and local regulatory authority; (5) define the limits on the power of Congress to attach conditions to the distribution of Federal financial assistance; (6) develop strategies to simplify the Federal grant system and to ensure that the system is utilized only where direct provision of services by the Government would not be effective; and (7) establish procedures for the publication of a final report by 1982 and interim reports as necessary. Declares that delegates to the Convocation should be authorized to conduct regional and State conferences to prepare for the Convocation. States that the Chairman of the Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations should: (1) provide financial assistance to State and local governments for conducting such conferences; and (2) direct the planning and administration of the Convocation until the delegates elect the Chairman of the Convocation. | 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z | |
| 96-sconres-123 | 96 | sconres | 123 | A concurrent resolution authorizing the printing of additional copies of the booklets entitled "The Senate Chamber, 1810-1859" and "The Supreme Court Chamber, 1810-1860". | Government Operations and Politics | 1980-09-10 | 1980-10-01 | Measure passed House. | Senate | Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] | WV | D | B001210 | 0 | Authorizes additional printing, for the use of the Senate Commission on Art and Antiquities, of the booklets entitled "The Senate Chamber, 1810-1859" and "The Supreme Court Chamber, 1810-1860." | 2024-02-07T11:39:48Z |
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