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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
105-sjres-58	105	sjres	58	A joint resolution recogizing the accomplishments of Inspector General since their creation in 1978 in preventing and detecting waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement, and in promoting economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the Federal Government.	Government Operations and Politics	1998-10-01	1998-11-02	Became Public Law No: 105-349.	Senate	Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH]	OH	D	G000236	6	Recognizes the many accomplishments of the Offices of Inspector General in preventing and detecting waste, fraud, and abuse in the Government. Commends such Offices and their employees for the dedication and professionalism displayed in the performance of their duties. Reaffirms the role of Inspectors General in promoting economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the administration of Government programs and operations.	2026-03-23T12:17:56Z
105-sjres-59	105	sjres	59	A joint resolution to provide for a Balanced Budget Constitutional Amendment that prohibits the use of Social Security surpluses to achieve compliance.	Economics and Public Finance	1998-10-01	1998-10-02	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 684.	Senate	Sen. Gramm, Phil [R-TX]	TX	R	G000365	1	Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits outlays for a fiscal year (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding total receipts (except those derived from borrowing) for that fiscal year unless the Congress, by a three-fifths roll call vote of each House, authorizes a specific excess of outlays over receipts. Bars any surplus of receipts (including interest) over outlays of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Funds from being counted for purposes of this article. Requires any deficit of receipts (including interest) relative to outlays of such trust funds to be counted and to be completely offset by a surplus of all other receipts over all other outlays. Requires a three-fifths roll call vote of each House to increase the public debt. Directs the President to submit a balanced budget to the Congress. Prohibits any bill to increase revenue from becoming law unless approved by a majority of each House by a roll call vote. Authorizes the Congress to waive these provisions when: (1) a declaration of war is in effect; or (2) the United States is engaged in military conflict which causes an imminent and serious military threat to national security as declared by a joint resolution which becomes law. Allows any enforcement or implementation legislation of the Congress to rely on estimates of outlays and receipts. Makes this article effective beginning with FY 2002 or with the second fiscal year beginning after its ratification, whichever is later.	2025-04-07T15:33:02Z
105-sjres-60	105	sjres	60	A joint resolution to provide for a Balanced Budget Constitutional Amendment that prohibits the use of Social Security surpluses to achieve compliance.	Economics and Public Finance	1998-10-01	1998-10-01	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.	Senate	Sen. Gramm, Phil [R-TX]	TX	R	G000365	0	Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits outlays for a fiscal year (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding total receipts (except those derived from borrowing) for that fiscal year unless the Congress, by a three-fifths roll call vote of each House, authorizes a specific excess of outlays over receipts. Bars any surplus of receipts (including interest) over outlays of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Funds from being counted for purposes of this article. Requires any deficit of receipts (including interest) relative to outlays of such trust funds to be counted and to be completely offset by a surplus of all other receipts over all other outlays. Requires a three-fifths roll call vote of each House to increase the public debt. Directs the President to submit a balanced budget to the Congress. Prohibits any bill to increase revenue from becoming law unless approved by a majority of each House by a roll call vote. Authorizes the Congress to waive these provisions when: (1) a declaration of war is in effect; or (2) the United States is engaged in military conflict which causes an imminent and serious military threat to national security as declared by a joint resolution which becomes law. Allows any enforcement or implementation legislation of the Congress to rely on estimates of outlays and receipts. Makes this article effective beginning with FY 2002 or with the second fiscal year beginning after its ratification, whichever is later.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
105-sjres-56	105	sjres	56	A joint resolution expressing the sense of Congress in support of the existing Federal legal process for determining the safety and efficacy of drugs, including marijuana and other Schedule I drugs, for medicinal use.	Health	1998-09-21	1998-09-22	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 594.	Senate	Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]	IA	R	G000386	34	Declares that the Congress supports the existing Federal legal process for determining the safety and efficacy of drugs and opposes efforts to circumvent this process by legalizing marijuana, and other Schedule I drugs, for medicinal use without valid scientific evidence and Food and Drug Administration approval. Directs the Attorney General to report to the House and Senate Judiciary Committees, regarding specified years, on: (1) the total quantity of marijuana eradicated in the United States; and (2) the annual number of arrests and prosecutions for Federal marijuana offenses. Requires the Commissioner of Food and Drugs to report to specified congressional committees on the specific efforts underway to enforce specified provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act regarding marijuana and other Schedule I drugs.	2016-10-26T06:32:28Z
105-sjres-57	105	sjres	57	A joint resolution expressing the sense of Congress in support of the existing Federal legal process for determining the safety and efficacy of drugs, including marijuana and other Schedule I drugs, for medicinal use.	Health	1998-09-21	1998-09-21	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.	Senate	Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]	IA	R	G000386	2	Declares that the Congress supports the existing Federal legal process for determining the safety and efficacy of drugs and opposes efforts to circumvent this process by legalizing marijuana, and other Schedule I drugs, for medicinal use without valid scientific evidence and Food and Drug Administration approval. Directs the Attorney General to report to the House and Senate Judiciary Committees, regarding specified years, on: (1) the total quantity of marijuana eradicated in the United States; and (2) the annual number of arrests and prosecutions for Federal marijuana offenses. Requires the Commissioner of Food and Drugs to report to specified congressional committees on the specific efforts underway to enforce specified provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act regarding marijuana and other Schedule I drugs.	2025-04-21T12:24:17Z
105-sjres-55	105	sjres	55	A joint resolution requesting the President to advance the late Rear Admiral Husband E. Kimmel on the retired list of the Navy to the highest grade held as Commander in Chief, United States Fleet, during World War II, and to advance the late Major General Walter C. Short on the retired list of the Army to the highest grade held as Commanding General, Hawaiian Department, during World War II, as was done under the Officer Personnel Act of 1947 for all other senior officers who served inpositions of command during World War II, and for other purposes.	Armed Forces and National Security	1998-09-01	1998-09-01	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.	Senate	Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE]	DE	R	R000460	18	Requests the President to advance: (1) the late Rear Admiral Husband E. Kimmel to the grade of admiral on the retired list of the Navy; and (2) the late Major General Walter C. Short to the grade of lieutenant general on the retired list of the Army. Prohibits any change in compensation or benefits based on the military service of such officers as a result of such advancements. Expresses the sense of the Congress that such officers performed their duties competently and professionally and that losses incurred by the United States in attacks on military targets on Oahu, Hawaii, on December 7, 1941, were not a result of their dereliction of duty.	2025-01-14T17:07:58Z
105-sjres-54	105	sjres	54	A joint resolution finding the Government of Iraq in unacceptable and material breach of its international obligations.	International Affairs	1998-06-25	1998-08-14	Became Public Law No: 105-235.	Senate	Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS]	MS	R	L000447	6	Declares that the Government of Iraq is in material and unacceptable breach of its international obligations. Urges the President to take appropriate action under U.S. law to bring Iraq into compliance with such obligations.	2025-04-07T15:23:39Z
105-sjres-52	105	sjres	52	A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to limiting the terms of Senators and Representatives.	Congress	1998-06-11	1998-10-13	Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property.	Senate	Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK]	AK	R	M001085	0	Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits a Senator from serving more than two terms and a Representative from serving more than three terms. Limits any person who, on the date of ratification of this article, has served or is serving to only one more term as a Senator or two more terms as a Representative.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
105-sjres-53	105	sjres	53	A joint resolution to express the sense of the Congress that the President should award a Presidential Unit Citation to the final crew of the U.S.S. INDIANAPOLIS, which was sunk on July 30, 1945.	Armed Forces and National Security	1998-06-11	1998-06-11	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.	Senate	Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI]	HI	D	I000025	0	Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should award a Presidential Unit Citation to the final crew of the U.S.S. Indianapolis for their courage and fortitude after their ship was torpedoed and sunk on July 30, 1945. Permits such award notwithstanding time limitations otherwise applicable.	2025-01-14T17:07:58Z
105-sjres-50	105	sjres	50	A joint resolution to disapprove the rule submitted by the Health Care Financing Administration, Department of Health and Human Services on June 1, 1998, relating to surety bond requirements for home health agencies under the medicare and medicaid programs.	Health	1998-06-10	1998-06-10	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.	Senate	Sen. Bond, Christopher S. [R-MO]	MO	R	B000611	60	Disapproves the rule submitted by the Health Care Financing Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, on June 1, 1998, relating to surety bond requirements for home health agencies under titles XVIII (Medicare) and XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act.	2025-04-07T15:32:21Z
105-sjres-51	105	sjres	51	A joint resolution granting the consent of Congress to the Potomac Highlands Airport Authority Compact entered into between the States of Maryland and West Virginia.	Government Operations and Politics	1998-06-10	1998-11-02	Became Public Law No: 105-348.	Senate	Sen. Sarbanes, Paul S. [D-MD]	MD	D	S000064	3	Grants the consent of the Congress to the Potomac Highlands Airport Authority Compact entered into between the States of Maryland and West Virginia, with respect to operating an airport or landing field in Mineral County, on the Potomac River near Ridgeley, West Virginia.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
105-sjres-49	105	sjres	49	A joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to protect human life.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1998-06-05	1998-10-13	Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property.	Senate	Sen. Smith, Bob [R-NH]	NH	R	S000606	3	Constitutional Amendment - Declares that the right to life is the paramount and most fundamental right of a person. Declares that, with respect to the right to life guaranteed to persons by the 5th and 14th amendments to the Constitution, the word "person" applies to all human beings, irrespective of age, health, function, or condition of dependency, including their unborn offspring at every stage of their biological development including fertilization. Declares that no unborn child shall be deprived of life by any person; but adds that nothing in this article shall prohibit a law allowing justification to be shown for only those medical procedures required to prevent the death of either the pregnant woman or her unborn offspring, as long as such a law requires every reasonable effort to be made to preserve both their lives.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
105-sjres-47	105	sjres	47	A joint resolution disapproving the extension of the waiver authority contained in section 402(c) of the Trade Act of 1974 with respect to Vietnam.	Foreign Trade and International Finance	1998-06-04	1998-07-10	Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported without amendment unfavorably. With a recommendation of disapproval.	Senate	Sen. Smith, Bob [R-NH]	NH	R	S000606	1	Disapproves the recommendation of the President to extend the authority to waive freedom of emigration requirements with respect to Vietnam in order to qualify its products for nondiscriminatory treatment (most-favored-nation treatment).	2025-01-14T18:59:41Z
105-sjres-48	105	sjres	48	A bill proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States restoring religious freedom.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1998-06-04	1998-10-13	Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property.	Senate	Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK]	OK	R	I000024	1	Constitutional Amendment - Declares that: (1) to secure the people's right to acknowledge God according to the dictates of conscience, neither the United States nor any State shall establish an official religion; (2) the people's right to pray and to recognize their religious beliefs, heritage, or traditions on public property, including schools, shall not be infringed; and (3) neither the United States nor any State shall require any person to join in prayer or other religious activity, prescribe school prayers, discriminate against religion, or deny equal access to a benefit on account of religion.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
105-sjres-46	105	sjres	46	A joint resolution expressing the sense of the Congress on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the founding of the modern State of Israel and reaffirming the bonds of friendship and cooperation between the United States and Israel.	International Affairs	1998-04-29	1998-04-29	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.	Senate	Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS]	MS	R	L000447	99	Recognizes the historic significance of the 50th anniversary of the reestablishment of the State of Israel. Commends the Israeli people for their achievements in building a new state and a pluralistic democratic society in the Middle East. Reaffirms the bonds of friendship and cooperation between the United States and Israel. Extends congratulations and best wishes to the State of Israel and her people for a peaceful, prosperous, and successful future.	2025-01-14T19:00:46Z
105-sjres-45	105	sjres	45	A joint resolution designating March 1, 1999 as "United States Navy Asiatic Fleet Memorial Day", and for other purposes.	Commemorations	1998-04-23	1998-04-23	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.	Senate	Sen. Warner, John [R-VA]	VA	R	W000154	28	Designates March 1, 1999, as United States Navy Asiatic Fleet Memorial Day.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
105-sjres-44	105	sjres	44	A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect the rights of crime victims.	Crime and Law Enforcement	1998-04-01	1998-10-12	By Senator Hatch from Committee on Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 105-409. Additional and minority views filed.	Senate	Sen. Kyl, Jon [R-AZ]	AZ	R	K000352	41	Constitutional Amendment - Grants victims of crimes of violence the following rights: (1) to reasonable notice of, and to not be excluded from, any public proceedings relating to the crime; (2) to be heard, if present, and to submit a statement at all public proceedings to determine a conditional release from custody, an acceptance of a negotiated plea, or a sentence and at a non-public parole proceeding to the extent such rights are afforded to the convicted offender; (3) to reasonable notice of a release or escape from custody relating to the crime; (4) to consideration of the interest of the victim that any trial be free from unreasonable delay; (5) to an order of restitution from the convicted offender; (6) to consideration for the safety of the victim in determining any conditional release from custody relating to the crime; and (7) to reasonable notice of the rights established by this amendment. (Sec. 2) Grants the victim or the victim's lawful representative standing to assert such rights. Provides that nothing in this amendment shall: (1) provide grounds to stay or continue any trial, reopen any proceeding, or invalidate any ruling, except with respect to conditional release or restitution or to provide rights guaranteed by this amendment in future proceedings, without staying or continuing a trial; and (2) give rise to or authorize the creation of a claim for damages against the United States, a State, a political subdivision, or a public officer or employee. (Sec. 3) Empowers the Congress to enforce this amendment by appropriate legislation. Allows exceptions to the rights established by this amendment only when necessary to achieve a compelling interest. (Sec. 4) Makes: (1) the right to a restitution order established by this amendment inapplicable to crimes committed before its effective date; and (2) the rights and immunities established by this amendment applicable in Federal and State proceedings, including military proceedings to the extent that the Congress may provide by law, juvenile justi…	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
105-sjres-42	105	sjres	42	A joint resolution to disapprove the certification of the President under section 490(b) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 regarding foreign assistance for Mexico during fiscal year 1998.	International Affairs	1998-03-03	1998-03-26	Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 45-54. Record Vote No: 47.	Senate	Sen. Coverdell, Paul [R-GA]	GA	R	C000813	3	Disapproves the President's determination contained in the foreign assistance certification submitted to the Congress on February 26, 1998, that Mexico has cooperated fully with the United States to achieve full compliance with the goals and objectives established by the United Nations Convention Against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances.	2025-04-07T15:24:13Z
105-sjres-43	105	sjres	43	A joint resolution to disapprove the certification of the President under section 490(b) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 regarding assistance for Mexico during fiscal year 1997, and to provide for the termination of the withholding of and opposition to assistance that results from the disapproval.	International Affairs	1998-03-03	1998-03-03	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.	Senate	Sen. Coverdell, Paul [R-GA]	GA	R	C000813	3	Disapproves the President's determination contained in the foreign assistance certification submitted to the Congress on February 26, 1998, that Mexico has cooperated fully with the United States to achieve full compliance with the goals and objectives established by the United Nations Convention Against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances. Waives provisions of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 relating to the withholding of bilateral assistance and opposition to multilateral development assistance to Mexico during FY 1998 if at any time after this Act's enactment the President submits to the Congress a certification that vital U.S. national interests so require.	2025-04-07T13:47:40Z
105-sjres-41	105	sjres	41	A joint resolution approving the location of a Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial in the Nation's Capital.	Commemorations	1998-02-23	1998-06-10	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 407.	Senate	Sen. Sarbanes, Paul S. [D-MD]	MD	D	S000064	6	Approves a specified location on Federal land in the District of Columbia for a Martin Luther King, Jr., memorial.	2026-03-24T12:48:03Z
105-sjres-40	105	sjres	40	A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing Congress to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.	Commemorations	1998-02-04	1998-09-01	By Senator Hatch from Committee on Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 105-298. Minority views filed.	Senate	Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT]	UT	R	H000338	60	Constitutional Amendment - Declares that the Congress shall have power to prohibit the physical desecration of the U.S. flag.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
105-sjres-39	105	sjres	39	A joint resolution to provide for the convening of the second session of the One Hundred Fifth Congress.	Congress	1997-11-13	1997-12-02	Became Public Law No: 105-140.	Senate	Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS]	MS	R	L000447	0	Provides for the convening of the second session of the 105th Congress on January 27, 1998.	2025-04-07T15:24:11Z
105-sjres-38	105	sjres	38	A joint resolution granting the consent and approval of Congress for the State of Maryland, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the District of Columbia to amend the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Regulation Compact.	Government Operations and Politics	1997-11-10	1998-10-13	Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property.	Senate	Sen. Warner, John [R-VA]	VA	R	W000154	0	Grants the consent of the Congress to amendments to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Regulation Compact by the State of Maryland, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the District of Columbia with respect to public hearing requirements and empowerment of transit police to carry off-duty weapons issued by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
105-sjres-37	105	sjres	37	A joint resolution to provide for the extension of a temporary prohibition of strikes or lockout and to provide for binding arbitration with respect to the labor dispute between Amtrak and certain of its employees.	Labor and Employment	1997-10-24	1998-09-10	Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10221)	Senate	Sen. Jeffords, James M. [R-VT]	VT	R	J000072	1	Provides for a 90-day extension of a temporary prohibition of strikes or lockout in the labor dispute between Amtrak and the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees. Requires the use of binding arbitration, if necessary, to settle such dispute.	2016-10-26T06:32:25Z
105-sjres-36	105	sjres	36	A joint resolution to confer status as an honorary veteran of the United States Armed Forces on Leslie Townes (Bob) Hope.	Commemorations	1997-07-28	1997-07-28	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans Affairs.	Senate	Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA]	PA	R	S000709	48	Extends congressional gratitude to Leslie Townes (Bob) Hope for his accomplishments and service on behalf of U.S. military service members. Confers upon Mr. Hope the status of an honorary veteran of the U.S. armed forces.	2025-01-14T17:02:09Z
105-sjres-35	105	sjres	35	A joint resolution granting the consent of Congress to the Pacific Northwest Emergency Management Arrangement.	Government Operations and Politics	1997-07-21	1998-11-12	Became Public Law No: 105-381.	Senate	Sen. Craig, Larry E. [R-ID]	ID	R	C000858	6	Interstate Compact - Grants the consent of the Congress to the Pacific Northwest Emergency Management Arrangement entered into between the States of Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, and the Province of British Columbia and the Yukon Territory.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
105-sjres-32	105	sjres	32	Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin Compact	Government Operations and Politics	1997-06-27	1998-05-15	Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property.	Senate	Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL]	AL	R	S000320	5	Interstate Compact - Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin Compact - Grants the consent of Congress to the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin Compact between Alabama, Florida, and Georgia to promote interstate comity, remove causes of controversies, apportion surface waters, engage in water planning, and develop and share common data bases.	2025-08-21T16:14:08Z
105-sjres-33	105	sjres	33	Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa River Basin Compact	Government Operations and Politics	1997-06-27	1998-05-15	Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property.	Senate	Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL]	AL	R	S000320	3	Interstate Compact - Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa River Basin Compact - Grants the consent of Congress to the Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa River Basin Compact between Alabama and Georgia to promote interstate comity, remove causes of controversies, apportion surface waters, engage in water planning, and develop and share common data bases.	2025-08-21T16:11:48Z
105-sjres-34	105	sjres	34	A joint resolution suspending the certification procedures under section 490(b) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1991 in order to foster greater multilateral cooperation in international counternarcotics programs.	International Affairs	1997-06-27	1997-06-27	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.	Senate	Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT]	CT	D	D000388	1	Urges the President to: (1) appoint a high level task force to develop a comprehensive program for addressing domestic and international drug trafficking and drug consumption and related crimes, with particular attention to fashioning a multilateral framework for improving international cooperation in combating illegal drug trafficking; (2) designate the Director of the Office of National Drug Policy to chair the task force; (3) call upon the heads of state of major illicit drug producing, drug transit, and money laundering countries to establish similar high level task forces; and (4) call for the convening of an international summit of all interested governments to be hosted by an international organization mutually agreed to by the parties for the purpose of reviewing the findings and recommendations of the U.S. task forces and adopting a counternarcotics plan of action for each country. Makes provisions of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, relating to annual certification procedures for assistance for drug-producing and drug-transit countries, inapplicable in 1998 and 1999. Authorizes the President to waive the applicability of such provisions in 2000 upon determining that the waiver would facilitate the enhancement of U.S. international narcotics control programs.	2025-04-07T13:47:40Z
105-sjres-31	105	sjres	31	A joint resolution disapproving the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (most-favored-nation treatment) to the products of the People's Republic of China.	Foreign Trade and International Finance	1997-06-03	1997-06-03	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.	Senate	Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC]	NC	R	H000463	4	Disapproves the recommendation of the President to extend nondiscriminatory treatment (most-favored-nation treatment) to the products of China.	2025-04-07T15:34:15Z
105-sjres-30	105	sjres	30	A joint resolution designating March 1, 1998 as "United States Navy Asiatic Fleet Memorial Day", and for other purposes.	Commemorations	1997-05-06	1997-05-06	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.	Senate	Sen. Warner, John [R-VA]	VA	R	W000154	25	Designates March 1, 1998, as United States Navy Asiatic Fleet Memorial Day.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
105-sjres-29	105	sjres	29	A joint resolution to direct the Secretary of the Interior to design and construct a permanent addition to the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial in Washington, D.C., and for other purposes.	Commemorations	1997-05-01	1997-07-24	Became Public Law No: 105-29.	Senate	Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI]	HI	D	I000025	12	Directs the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) plan for the design and construction of an addition of a permanent statue, bas-relief, or other similar structure to the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial in Washington, D.C., to provide recognition of the fact that President Roosevelt's leadership in the struggle by the United States for peace, well-being, and human dignity was provided while the President used a wheelchair; and (2) construct such addition using only private contributions. Authorizes appropriations.	2025-04-07T15:33:08Z
105-sjres-28	105	sjres	28	A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States granting the President the authority to exercise an item veto of individual appropriations in an appropriations bill.	Economics and Public Finance	1997-04-24	1997-04-24	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.	Senate	Sen. Allard, Wayne [R-CO]	CO	R	A000109	0	Constitutional Amendment - Grants the President item veto authority with respect to any appropriation of an appropriations bill. Requires the President to return a copy of any disapproved appropriation to the originating House of Congress which may reconsider it in the manner provided for any bill returned by the President.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
105-sjres-26	105	sjres	26	A joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to establish limited judicial terms of office.	Law	1997-04-23	1998-05-15	Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property.	Senate	Sen. Smith, Bob [R-NH]	NH	R	S000606	2	Constitutional Amendment - Limits to ten years the term of office of the Chief Justice and judges of the Supreme Court and inferior courts. Makes such justice and judges eligible for nomination and appointment by the President to additional terms.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
105-sjres-27	105	sjres	27	A joint resolution designating the month of June 1997, the fiftieth anniversary of the Marshall Plan, as George C. Marshall month, and for other purposes.	Commemorations	1997-04-23	1997-04-23	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.	Senate	Sen. Warner, John [R-VA]	VA	R	W000154	0	Designates June 1997 as George C. Marshall Month.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
105-sjres-25	105	sjres	25	A joint resolution disapproving the rule of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration relating to occupational exposure to methylene chloride.	Labor and Employment	1997-04-10	1997-04-10	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.	Senate	Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS]	MS	R	C000567	5	Disapproves the rule submitted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration relating to occupational exposure to methylene chloride. Declares that such rule shall have no force or effect.	2025-04-21T12:24:17Z
105-sjres-24	105	sjres	24	A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to equal rights for women and men.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1997-03-20	1998-05-15	Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property.	Senate	Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA]	MA	D	K000105	18	Constitutional Amendment - Declares that equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any State on account of sex.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
105-sjres-23	105	sjres	23	A joint resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the Attorney General should exercise her best professional judgement, without regard to political pressures, on whether to invoke the independent counsel process to investigate alleged criminal misconduct relating to any election campaign.	Crime and Law Enforcement	1997-03-18	1997-03-19	Motion to table agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 58-41. Record Vote No: 33. (consideration: CR S2501)	Senate	Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI]	MI	D	L000261	1	Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Attorney General should exercise her best professional judgment, without regard to political pressures and in accordance with the standards of the law and the established policies of the Justice Department, to determine whether the independent counsel process should be invoked to investigate allegations of criminal misconduct by any government official, Member of Congress, or other person in connection with any presidential or congressional election campaign.	2016-10-26T06:32:23Z
105-sjres-22	105	sjres	22	A joint resolution to express the sense of the Congress concerning the application by the Attorney General for the appointment of an independent counsel to investigate allegations of illegal fundraising in the 1996 Presidential election campaign.	Crime and Law Enforcement	1997-03-04	1997-03-19	Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.	Senate	Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS]	MS	R	L000447	0	Calls for appointment of an independent counsel to investigate allegations of illegal fundraising in the 1996 presidential election campaign.	2018-11-21T20:31:53Z
105-sjres-19	105	sjres	19	A joint resolution to disapprove the certification of the President under section 490(b) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 regarding foreign assistance for Mexico during fiscal year 1997.	International Affairs	1997-03-03	1997-03-04	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 23.	Senate	Sen. Coverdell, Paul [R-GA]	GA	R	C000813	5	Disapproves the President's determination contained in the foreign assistance certification submitted to the Congress on February 28, 1997, that Mexico has cooperated fully with the United States to achieve full compliance with the goals and objectives established by the United Nations Convention Against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances.	2016-10-26T06:32:22Z
105-sjres-20	105	sjres	20	A joint resolution to disapprove the certification of the President under section 490(b) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 regarding foreign assistance for Mexico during fiscal year 1997.	International Affairs	1997-03-03	1997-03-03	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.	Senate	Sen. Coverdell, Paul [R-GA]	GA	R	C000813	5	Disapproves the President's determination contained in the foreign assistance certification submitted to the Congress on February 28, 1997, that Mexico has cooperated fully with the United States to achieve full compliance with the goals and objectives established by the United Nations Convention Against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances.	2025-01-14T19:00:46Z
105-sjres-21	105	sjres	21	A joint resolution to disaprove the certification of the President under section 490(b) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 regarding assistance for Mexico during fiscal year 1997, and to provide for the termination of the withholding of and opposition to assistance that results from the disapproval.	International Affairs	1997-03-03	1997-03-03	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.	Senate	Sen. Coverdell, Paul [R-GA]	GA	R	C000813	5	Disapproves the President's determination contained in the foreign assistance certification submitted to the Congress on February 28, 1997, that Mexico has cooperated fully with the United States to achieve full compliance with the goals and objectives established by the United Nations Convention Against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances. Provides that provisions relating to the withholding of bilateral assistance and opposition to multilateral development assistance shall cease to apply to Mexico during FY 1997 if the President submits to the Congress a certification that the vital national interests of the United States so require.	2025-01-14T19:00:46Z
105-sjres-18	105	sjres	18	A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.	Government Operations and Politics	1997-02-27	1997-03-18	Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 38-61. Record Vote No: 31.	Senate	Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC]	SC	D	H000725	14	Constitutional Amendment - Grants authority to: (1) the Congress to set reasonable limits on contributions and expenditures made by, in support of, or in opposition to, a candidate for nomination or election to Federal office; (2) a State to set reasonable limits on contributions and expenditures made by, in support of, or in opposition to, a candidate for nomination or election to State or local office; and (3) the Congress to implement and enforce this amendment by legislation.	2025-04-07T15:33:57Z
105-sjres-17	105	sjres	17	A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit retroactive increases in taxes.	Taxation	1997-02-26	1998-05-15	Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property.	Senate	Sen. Coverdell, Paul [R-GA]	GA	R	C000813	6	Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits any Federal tax from being imposed for the period before the date of enactment of the tax.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
105-sjres-16	105	sjres	16	A joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to limit congressional terms.	Congress	1997-02-12	1998-02-24	Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 105-511.	Senate	Sen. Ashcroft, John [R-MO]	MO	R	A000356	24	Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits the election of any person to a full term as a Senator more than twice or to a full term as a Representative more than three times. Bars any person who has been: (1) a Senator for more than three years of a term to which another person was elected from being subsequently elected more than once; and (2) a Representative for more than a year of a term to which another person was elected from being subsequently elected more than twice.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
105-sjres-15	105	sjres	15	A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the intent of the Constitution to neither prohibit nor require public school prayer.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1997-02-06	1997-03-19	Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property.	Senate	Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV]	WV	D	B001210	4	Constitutional Amendment - Declares that nothing in the Constitution shall be construed to prohibit or require voluntary prayer in public schools or at public school extracurricular activities.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
105-sjres-14	105	sjres	14	A joint resolution affirming certain findings of the President of the United States with regard to programs concerning international family planning.	International Affairs	1997-02-04	1997-03-06	Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2033)	Senate	Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS]	MS	R	L000447	1	Approves the presidential finding submitted to the Congress on January 31, 1997, that the prohibition on the obligation or expenditure of foreign assistance funds for population planning activities or other population assistance before July 1, 1997, imposed by provisions of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1997 is having a negative impact on the proper functioning of the population planning program.	2025-01-14T18:18:18Z
105-sjres-12	105	sjres	12	A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget constitutional amendment.	Economics and Public Finance	1997-01-28	1997-03-19	Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property.	Senate	Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND]	ND	D	D000432	6	Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits Government outlays from exceeding receipts for any fiscal year, unless a three-fifths roll call vote of each House of Congress provides by law for a specific excess of outlays over receipts. Prohibits an increase in the limit on the U.S. public debt, unless a three-fifths roll call vote of each House provides by law for such an increase. Directs the President, before each fiscal year, to propose to the Congress a balanced budget for that fiscal year. Prohibits any bill to increase revenue from becoming law unless approved by a majority roll call vote of each House. Authorizes the Congress to waive this Article for any fiscal year in which: (1) a declaration of war is in effect; or (2) the United States is engaged in military conflict which causes an imminent and serious military threat to national security and is so declared by a joint resolution, adopted by a majority of each House, which becomes law. Includes in total receipts all Government receipts except those derived from borrowing, and includes in total outlays all Government outlays except those for repayment of debt principal. Excludes from receipts or outlays the receipts (including attributable interest) and outlays of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Funds (as and if modified to preserve the solvency of the Funds) used to provide old age, survivors and disabilities benefits. Requires this Article to take effect beginning with the later of FY 2002 or the second fiscal year beginning after its ratification.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
105-sjres-13	105	sjres	13	A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States which requires (except during time of war and subject to suspension by the Congress) that the total amount of money expended by the United States during any fiscal year not exceed the amount of certain revenue received by the United States during such fiscal year and not exceed 20 per centum of the gross national product of the United States during the previous calendar year.	Economics and Public Finance	1997-01-28	1997-03-19	Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property.	Senate	Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL]	AL	R	S000320	0	Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits, except in time of war, Federal fiscal year expenditures from exceeding: (1) Federal revenues for that fiscal year, except revenue received from the issuance of bonds, notes, or other obligations of the United States; and (2) 20 percent of the gross national product for the preceding calendar year. Authorizes the Congress to suspend these prohibitions by concurrent resolution approved by a three-fifths vote of each House of Congress. Makes this amendment effective on the first day of the first fischal year beginning after the date of its adoption.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
105-sjres-11	105	sjres	11	A joint resolution commemorating "Juneteenth Independence Day," June 19, 1865, the day on which slavery finally came to an end in the United States.	Commemorations	1997-01-23	1997-04-14	Held at the desk.	Senate	Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS]	MS	R	L000447	10	Commemorates June 19 as Juneteenth Independence Day.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
105-sjres-10	105	sjres	10	A joint resolution to consent to certain amendments enacted by the Legislature of the state of Hawaii to the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920.	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1997-01-22	1997-01-22	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.	Senate	Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI]	HI	D	A000069	1	States that the United States consents to certain amendments adopted by Hawaii to the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920.	2026-03-24T12:48:03Z
105-sjres-1	105	sjres	1	A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require a balanced budget.	Economics and Public Finance	1997-01-21	1997-03-04	Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 66-34. Record Vote No: 24.	Senate	Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT]	UT	R	H000338	61	Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits outlays for a fiscal year (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding total receipts (except those derived from borrowing) for that fiscal year unless the Congress, by a three-fifths roll call vote of each House, authorizes a specific excess of outlays over receipts. Requires a three-fifths roll call vote of each House to increase the public debt. Directs the President to submit a balanced budget to the Congress. Requires the approval of a majority of each House by roll call vote before any bill to increase revenue may become law. Authorizes the Congress to waive these provisions when: (1) a declaration of war is in effect; or (2) the United States is engaged in a military conflict which poses a threat to national security as declared by a joint resolution adopted by a majority of each House. Makes this article effective beginning with FY 2002 or with the second fiscal year beginning after its ratification, whichever is later.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
105-sjres-2	105	sjres	2	A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.	Government Operations and Politics	1997-01-21	1997-03-19	Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property.	Senate	Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC]	SC	D	H000725	9	Constitutional Amendment - Grants authority to: (1) the Congress to set reasonable limits on contributions and expenditures made by, in support of, or in opposition to, a candidate for nomination or election to Federal office; (2) a State to set reasonable limits on contributions and expenditures made by, in support of, or in opposition to, a candidate for nomination or election to State or local office; and (3) the Congress to implement and enforce this amendment by legislation.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
105-sjres-3	105	sjres	3	A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to voluntary school prayer.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1997-01-21	1997-03-19	Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property.	Senate	Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC]	SC	R	T000254	2	Constitutional Amendment - Declares that: (1) nothing in the Constitution shall be construed to prohibit individual or group prayer in public schools or other public institutions; (2) no person shall be required by the United States or any State to participate in prayer; and (3) neither the United States nor any State shall compose the words of any prayer to be said in public schools.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
105-sjres-4	105	sjres	4	A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States.	Government Operations and Politics	1997-01-21	1997-03-19	Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property.	Senate	Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC]	SC	R	T000254	0	Constitutional Amendment - Requires any Federal official appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, upon conviction of a felony involving moral turpitude, to forfeit office and all prerogatives, benefits, or compensation thereof.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
105-sjres-5	105	sjres	5	A joint resolution waiving certain provisions of the Trade Act of 1974 relating to the appointment of the United States Trade Representative.	Foreign Trade and International Finance	1997-01-21	1997-03-17	Became Public Law No: 105-5.	Senate	Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE]	DE	R	R000460	1	Waives the prohibition of the Trade Act of 1974 against appointment as United States Trade Representative (USTR) or as a Deputy USTR of any person who has represented a foreign entity in any trade negotiation, or trade dispute, with the United States. Authorizes the President, acting by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, to appoint Charlene Barshefsky as the USTR.	2025-04-07T15:33:57Z
105-sjres-6	105	sjres	6	A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect the rights of crime victims.	Crime and Law Enforcement	1997-01-21	1998-09-28	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11010-11013)	Senate	Sen. Kyl, Jon [R-AZ]	AZ	R	K000352	34	Constitutional Amendment - Grants victims of crimes of violence and other crimes that the Congress may define by law the right to: (1) notice of, and to not be excluded from, all public proceedings relating to the crime; (2) be heard, if present, and to submit a statement at a public pre-trial or trial proceeding to determine a release from custody, an acceptance of a negotiated plea, or a sentence (grants such rights at a public parole proceeding, or at a non-public parole proceeding to the extent they are afforded to the convicted offender); (3) notice of a release pursuant to a public or parole proceeding or an escape; (4) a final disposition of the proceedings relating to the crime free from unreasonable delay; (5) an order of restitution from the convicted offender; (6) consideration for the victim's safety in determining any release from custody; and (7) notice of the rights established by this amendment. Grants the victim standing to assert such rights. Provides that nothing in this amendment shall: (1) provide grounds for the victim to challenge a charging decision or a conviction, to obtain a stay of trial, or to compel a new trial or for the accused or convicted offender to obtain any form of relief; or (2) give rise to a claim for damages against the United States, a State, a political subdivision, or a public official. Grants power to the Congress and the States to enforce this amendment within their respective jurisdictions by appropriate legislation, including the power to enact exceptions when required for compelling reasons of public safety or for judicial efficiency in mass victim cases.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
105-sjres-7	105	sjres	7	A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require a balanced budget.	Economics and Public Finance	1997-01-21	1997-03-19	Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property.	Senate	Sen. Gramm, Phil [R-TX]	TX	R	G000365	0	Constitutional Amendment - Requires the Congress, before each fiscal year, to adopt a statement in which total Federal outlays do not exceed total receipts, unless a three-fifths vote of both Houses authorizes a specific excess. Prohibits a bill to increase tax revenue from becoming law unless approved by a three-fifths majority in each House. Authorizes Congress to waive by joint resolution this amendment in time of war or imminent and serious threat to national security. Directs the President to submit a balanced budget annually. Sets a permanent limit on the amount of Federal public debt, prohibiting any increase unless legislation enacted by a three-fifths majority of each House of Congress becomes law. Requires roll call votes in the House and Senate under this amendment. Requires this amendment to take effect for the later of FY 2002 or the second fiscal year beginning after its ratification.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
105-sjres-8	105	sjres	8	A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that expenditures for a fiscal year shall exceed neither revenues for such fiscal year nor 19 per centum of the Nation's gross domestic product for the last calendar year ending before the beginning of such fiscal year.	Economics and Public Finance	1997-01-21	1997-03-19	Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property.	Senate	Sen. Kyl, Jon [R-AZ]	AZ	R	K000352	0	Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits, in any fiscal year, total Federal outlays from exceeding: (1) total receipts; and (2) 19 percent of the Nation's gross national product for the last calendar year ending before the beginning of such fiscal year. Allows such prohibitions to be suspended by a three-fifths roll call vote of each House of Congress. Requires this amendment to apply to the second fiscal year beginning after its ratification, but not to fiscal years before FY 2002.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
105-sjres-9	105	sjres	9	A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require two-thirds majorities for increasing taxes.	Taxation	1997-01-21	1997-03-19	Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property.	Senate	Sen. Kyl, Jon [R-AZ]	AZ	R	K000352	25	Constitutional Amendment - Requires a two-thirds vote of each House of the Congress in order to pass any bill levying a new tax or increasing the rate or base of any tax. Allows the Congress to waive that requirement during war or certain military conflict. Requires all votes under this Amendment to be by yeas and nays and the names of persons voting for and against to be entered in the Journal of each House.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z

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