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106-sjres-56 106 sjres 56 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to abolish the electoral college and to provide for the direct popular election of the President and Vice President of the United States. Government Operations and Politics 2000-11-01 2000-12-06 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11618-11621) Senate Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] IL D D000563 1 Constitutional Amendment - Provides for the direct popular election of the President and the Vice President. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
106-sjres-55 106 sjres 55 A joint resolution to change the Date for Counting Electoral Votes in 2001. Congress 2000-10-24 2000-10-25 Held at the desk. Senate Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] MS R L000447 0 Sets January 5, 2001, as the date for the counting in the House of Representatives of electoral votes for President and Vice President of the United States, and prescribes a procedure for such counting and the declaration of election. 2025-01-02T17:16:29Z  
106-sjres-54 106 sjres 54 A joint resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the peace process in Northern Ireland. International Affairs 2000-09-28 2000-09-28 Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. Senate Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] MA D K000105 3 Commends the parties to the peace process in Northern Ireland for progress in implementing the Good Friday Agreement and urges them to move expeditiously to complete the implementation. Expresses belief that implementation of the recommendations of the Independent Commission on Policing for Northern Ireland holds the promise of ensuring that the police service in Northern Ireland will gain the support of both nationalists and unionists. Calls upon the British Government to implement the recommendations contained in the Commission's final report. 2025-04-07T13:42:35Z  
106-sjres-53 106 sjres 53 A resolution to commemorate fallen firefighters by lowering the American flag to half-staff on the day of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service in Emittsburg, Maryland Commemorations 2000-09-27 2000-09-27 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9394) Senate Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE] DE R R000460 2 Requires the American flags on all Federal office buildings to be lowered to half-staff each year on the day of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service in Emittsburg, Maryland. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
106-sjres-52 106 sjres 52 A joint resolution granting the consent of Congress to the International Emergency Management Assistance Memorandum of Understanding Government Operations and Politics 2000-09-19 2000-09-19 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8766-8768) Senate Sen. Gregg, Judd [R-NH] NH R G000445 2 Grants the consent of Congress to the International Emergency Management Assistance Memorandum of Understanding entered into between the States of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut and the Provinces of Quebec, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
106-sjres-51 106 sjres 51 A joint resolution authorizing special awards to veterans of service as United States Navy Armed Guards during World War I or World War II. Armed Forces and National Security 2000-09-06 2000-09-06 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. Senate Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA] WA D M001111 0 Authorizes and urges the President to make appropriate awards to recognize members of the United States Navy Armed Guard Special Force who served during World War I or II protecting American ships transporting equipment and supplies. 2025-01-14T17:07:58Z  
106-sjres-50 106 sjres 50 A joint resolution to disapprove a final rule promulgated by the Environmental Protection Agency concerning water pollution. Environmental Protection 2000-07-17 2000-07-17 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID] ID R C000880 18 Disapproves a specified rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to water pollution under the total maximum daily load program. Declares that such rule shall have no effect. 2025-04-07T13:43:24Z  
106-sjres-49 106 sjres 49 A joint resolution recognizing Commodore John Barry as the first flag officer of the United States Navy. Commemorations 2000-07-11 2000-07-11 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6476-6477) Senate Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] NY D M001054 4 Recognizes and honors Commodore John Barry (effective as of February 22, 1797) as the first flag officer of the U.S. Navy. 2025-01-14T17:07:58Z  
106-sjres-48 106 sjres 48 A joint resolution calling upon the President to issue a proclamation recognizing the 25th anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act. International Affairs 2000-06-08 2000-09-06 Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. Senate Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO] CO R C000077 56 Calls upon the President to: (1) issue a proclamation recognizing the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Helsinki Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe, reasserting the U.S. commitment to full implementation of the Act, and urging all signatory states to abide by their obligations under the Act; and (2) convey to all signatory states that respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, democratic principles, economic liberty, and the implementation of related commitments continue to be vital elements in promoting a new era of democracy, peace, and unity in the region. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
106-sjres-46 106 sjres 46 A joint resolution recognizing the 225th birthday of the United States Army. Commemorations 2000-06-06 2000-06-14 Held at the desk. Senate Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] SC R T000254 2 Recognizes the 225th anniversary of the U.S. Army, expresses appreciation of the people of the United States to it and its soldiers, and honors the valor, commitment, and sacrifice that American soldiers have displayed throughout the Army's history. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
106-sjres-47 106 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 2000-06-06 2000-06-06 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Smith, Bob [R-NH] NH R S000606 1 Disapproves the extension with respect to Vietnam (as recommended by the President to Congress on June 2, 2000) of the President's authority under the Trade Act of 1974 to waive a nonmarket economy country's ineligibility to receive nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations) and credit extensions because of restrictions on freedom to emigrate. 2025-01-14T18:59:41Z  
106-sjres-45 106 sjres 45 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to allow the States to limit the period of time United States Senators and Representatives may serve. Congress 2000-04-13 2000-04-13 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Ashcroft, John [R-MO] MO R A000356 0 Constitutional Amendment - Allows each State or the people thereof to prescribe the maximum number of terms to which a person may be elected or appointed to the Senate or to the House of Representatives. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
106-sjres-44 106 sjres 44 A joint resolution supporting the Day of Honor 2000 to honor and recognize the service of minority veterans in the United States Armed Forces during World War II. Commemorations 2000-04-06 2000-05-26 Became Public Law No: 106-205. Senate Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] MA D K000105 57 Expresses support for the Day of Honor 2000 to honor and recognize the service of minority veterans in the U.S. armed forces during World War II. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
106-sjres-43 106 sjres 43 A joint resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the President of the United States should encourage free and fair elections and respect for democracy in Peru. International Affairs 2000-03-28 2000-04-25 Became Public Law No: 106-186. Senate Sen. Coverdell, Paul [R-GA] GA R C000813 4 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President of the United States should promptly convey to the President of Peru that if the April 9, 2000, elections are not deemed by the international community to have been free and fair, the United States will review and modify as appropriate its political, economic, and military relations with Peru and will work with other democracies in this hemisphere and elsewhere toward a restoration of democracy in Peru. 2025-04-07T13:46:42Z  
106-sjres-40 106 sjres 40 A joint resolution providing for the appointment of Alan G. Spoon as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. Government Operations and Politics 2000-02-29 2000-05-05 Became Public Law No: 106-198. Senate Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS] MS R C000567 2 Appoints Alan G. Spoon as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. 2025-04-07T13:46:30Z  
106-sjres-41 106 sjres 41 A joint resolution providing for the appointment of Sheila E. Widnall as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. Government Operations and Politics 2000-02-29 2000-04-13 Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. Senate Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS] MS R C000567 2 Appoints Sheila E. Widnall as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. 2026-02-10T13:38:48Z  
106-sjres-42 106 sjres 42 A joint resolution providing for the reappointment of Manuel L. Ibanez as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. Government Operations and Politics 2000-02-29 2000-05-05 Became Public Law No: 106-199. Senate Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS] MS R C000567 2 Reappoints Manuel L. Ibanez as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. 2025-04-07T13:46:30Z  
106-sjres-39 106 sjres 39 A joint resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Korean War and the service by members of the Armed Forces during such war, and for other purposes. Commemorations 2000-02-03 2000-03-13 Held at the desk. Senate Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO] CO R C000077 56 Recognizes the 50th anniversary of the Korean War, and expresses the gratitude of the American people for the service of members of the armed forces during such War. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
106-sjres-38 106 sjres 38 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 2000-02-02 2000-02-02 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S291-292) Senate Sen. Voinovich, George V. [R-OH] OH R V000126 2 See summary of: S.J.Res. 5 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
106-sjres-37 106 sjres 37 A joint resolution urging the President to negotiate a new base rights agreement with the Government of Panama in order for United States Armed Forces to be stationed in Panama after December 31, 1999. International Affairs 1999-11-04 1999-11-05 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 399. Senate Sen. Smith, Bob [R-NH] NH R S000606 0 See summary of: S.Con.Res. 59 2018-03-19T20:12:58Z  
106-sjres-36 106 sjres 36 A joint resolution recognizing the late Bernt Balchen for his many contributions to the United States and a lifetime of remarkable achievements on the centenary of his birth, October 23, 1999. Commemorations 1999-10-21 2000-10-25 Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. Senate Sen. Grams, Rod [R-MN] MN R G000367 0 Recognizes the late aviator Bernt Balchen for his extraordinary service to the United States, including the national security. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
106-sjres-35 106 sjres 35 A joint resolution disapproving the Legalization of Marijuana for Medical Treatment Initiative of 1998. Government Operations and Politics 1999-10-04 1999-11-18 Referred to Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management. Senate Sen. Voinovich, George V. [R-OH] OH R V000126 0 Disapproves the action of the District of Columbia Council on November 3, 1998, The Legalization of Marijuana for Medical Treatment Initiative of 1998, approved by the electors of the District of Columbia. 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z  
106-sjres-34 106 sjres 34 A joint resolution congratulating and commending the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Commemorations 1999-09-23 1999-09-23 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME] ME R S000663 2 Congratulates the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (the VFW) on the 100th anniversary of its founding. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
106-sjres-33 106 sjres 33 A joint resolution deploring the actions of President Clinton regarding granting clemency to FALN terrorists. Crime and Law Enforcement 1999-09-08 1999-09-14 Senate ordered measure printed as passed. Senate Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] MS R L000447 5 Declares that making concessions to terrorists is deplorable and that President Clinton should not have granted clemency to the FALN (Armed Forces of National Liberation) terrorists. 2025-04-07T13:45:16Z  
106-sjres-31 106 sjres 31 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 1999-08-05 1999-08-05 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  
106-sjres-32 106 sjres 32 A joint resolution commending the World War II veterans who fought in the Battle of the Bulge, and for other purposes. Commemorations 1999-08-05 1999-08-05 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Hutchinson, Tim [R-AR] AR R H001015 0 Commends the veterans of service in the United States Army who fought during World War II in the German Ardennes offensive known as the Battle of the Bulge. Honors those who gave their lives during that battle. Authorizes the President to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to honor the veterans of the Battle of the Bulge with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. Calls upon the President to reaffirm the bonds of friendship between the United States and Belgium. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
106-sjres-30 106 sjres 30 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 1999-08-02 1999-08-02 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] MA D K000105 16 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  
106-sjres-29 106 sjres 29 A joint resolution to grant the consent of Congress to the boundary change between Georgia and South Carolina. Government Operations and Politics 1999-07-12 1999-07-12 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Coverdell, Paul [R-GA] GA R C000813 3 Grants the consent of Congress to the boundary change between Georgia and South Carolina. 2026-02-10T13:38:48Z  
106-sjres-27 106 sjres 27 A joint resolution disapproving the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to the products of the People's Republic of China. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1999-06-07 1999-07-20 Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Finance rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 12-87. Record Vote No: 213. Senate Sen. Smith, Bob [R-NH] NH R S000606 3 Disapproves the recommendation of the President to extend nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to the products of China. 2025-01-14T18:59:41Z  
106-sjres-28 106 sjres 28 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 1999-06-07 1999-07-20 Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Finance rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 5-94. Record Vote No: 214. 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 (normal trade relations). 2025-01-14T18:59:41Z  
106-sjres-25 106 sjres 25 A joint resolution expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the court-martial conviction of the late Rear Admiral Charles Butler McVay, III, and calling upon the President to award a Presidential Unit Citation to the final crew of the U.S.S. Indianapolis. Armed Forces and National Security 1999-05-25 1999-05-25 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. Senate Sen. Smith, Bob [R-NH] NH R S000606 11 Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the court-martial charges against then-Captain Charles McVay, U.S. Navy, arising from the sinking of the USS INDIANAPOLIS on July 30, 1945, while under his command were not morally sustainable; (2) Captain McVay's conviction was a miscarriage of justice; (3) the American people should now recognize Captain McVay's lack of culpability for the loss of such ship and the lives of the men who died as the result of her sinking; and (4) the President should award a Unit Citation to the final crew of the INDIANAPOLIS in recognition of their courage and fortitude in the face of tremendous hardship and adversity after their ship was torpedoed and sunk. 2025-01-14T17:07:58Z  
106-sjres-26 106 sjres 26 A joint resolution expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the courtmartial conviction of the late Rear Admiral Charles Butler McVay, III, and calling upon the President to award a Presidential Unit Citation to the final crew of the U.S.S. INDIANAPOLIS. Armed Forces and National Security 1999-05-25 1999-05-26 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 123. Senate Sen. Smith, Bob [R-NH] NH R S000606 17 Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the court-martial charges against then-Captain Charles McVay, U.S. Navy, arising from the sinking of the USS INDIANAPOLIS on July 30, 1945, while under his command were not morally sustainable; (2) Captain McVay's conviction was a miscarriage of justice; (3) the American people should now realize Captain McVay's lack of culpability for the loss of such ship and the lives of the men who died as the result of her sinking; and (4) the President should award a Unit Citation to the final crew of the INDIANAPOLIS in recognition of their courage and fortitude in the face of tremendous hardship and adversity after their ship was torpedoed and sunk. 2018-03-19T20:12:46Z  
106-sjres-24 106 sjres 24 A joint resolution conferring status as an honorary veteran of the United States Armed Forces on Zachary Fisher Commemorations 1999-04-30 1999-04-30 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans Affairs. Senate Sen. Cleland, Max [D-GA] GA D C001034 1 Extends gratitude to Zachary Fisher for a lifetime of accomplishments and philanthropy on behalf of U.S. military servicemembers and confers upon him the status of an honorary veteran of the armed forces. 2025-01-14T17:02:09Z  
106-sjres-23 106 sjres 23 A joint resolution expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the need for a Surgeon General's report on media and violence. Families 1999-04-29 1999-04-29 Read twice and referred to the Committee on HELP. Senate Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] AZ R M000303 2 Requires the Surgeon General to undertake a comprehensive review concerning the impact on the health and welfare of children and young adults of violent messages delivered through such popular media as television, radio, recordings, video games, advertising, the Internet and other outlets of mass culture and issue a report, including recommendations concerning what can be done to mitigate any harmful effects on children and young adults from such messages and the identification of gaps in the research that should be filled. 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
106-sjres-22 106 sjres 22 A joint resolution to reauthorize, and modify the conditions for, the consent of Congress to the Northeast Interstate Dairy Compact and to grant the consent of Congress to the Southern Dairy Compact Government Operations and Politics 1999-04-27 1999-04-28 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 92. Senate Sen. Jeffords, James M. [R-VT] VT R J000072 39 TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Northeast Interstate Dairy Compact Title II: Southern Dairy Compact Title I: Northeast Interstate Dairy Compact - Amends the Agricultural Market Transition Act to include Maryland, New Jersey, and New York within the Northeast Interstate Dairy Compact. Includes Ohio among the additional States that may join such Compact, and eliminates Virginia from such group. Eliminates and revises specified provisions regarding Compact implementation, duration, restricting authority, and Commodity Credit Corporation compensation. Title II: Southern Dairy Compact - States that the Congress consents to the Southern Dairy Compact entered into by Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. Includes Florida, Georgia, Missouri, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas as additional States that may join such Compact. Limits price regulatory authority to Class I fluid milk unless otherwise consented to by the Congress. Provides for Commodity Credit Corporation compensation. Sets forth the Southern Dairy Compact. 2018-03-19T20:12:41Z  
106-sjres-21 106 sjres 21 A joint resolution to designate September 29, 1999, as "Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Day". Commemorations 1999-04-21 1999-07-01 Held at the desk. Senate Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME] ME R S000663 57 Designates September 29, 1999, as Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
106-sjres-20 106 sjres 20 A joint resolution concerning the deployment of the United States Armed Forces to the Kosovo region in Yugoslavia. Armed Forces and National Security 1999-04-20 1999-05-04 Motion to table agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay. 78-22. Record Vote No: 98. (consideration: CR S4616) Senate Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] AZ R M000303 10 Authorizes the President to use all necessary force and other means, in concert with U.S. allies, to accomplish U.S. and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) objectives in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro). 2025-04-07T13:42:35Z  
106-sjres-19 106 sjres 19 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 State 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 in positions of command during World War II, and for other purposes. Armed Forces and National Security 1999-04-15 1999-04-15 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. Senate Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE] DE R R000460 21 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. 2025-04-07T13:42:17Z  
106-sjres-18 106 sjres 18 A joint resolution honoring World War II crewmembers of the U.S.S. Alabama on the occasion of the 1999 annual reunion of the U.S.S. Alabama Crewmen's Association. Congress 1999-04-13 1999-04-13 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans Affairs. Senate Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL] AL R S000320 1 Honors the 6,300 persons who were members of the U.S.S. Alabama's crew during World War II, commends and thanks them for their sacrifice and service in the defense of the United States, and recognizes those among them who are assembling April 15 to 18, 1999, as the U.S.S. Alabama Crewmen's Association on the occasion of the Association's 1999 annual reunion. 2025-01-14T17:02:09Z  
106-sjres-16 106 sjres 16 A joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to establish limited judicial terms of office. Law 1999-03-25 1999-03-25 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. 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  
106-sjres-17 106 sjres 17 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 1999-03-25 1999-03-25 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. 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 fiscal year beginning after the date of its adoption. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
106-sjres-15 106 sjres 15 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit retroactive increases in taxes. Taxation 1999-03-18 1999-03-23 Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property. Senate Sen. Coverdell, Paul [R-GA] GA R C000813 0 Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits any new Federal tax, or increase in a Federal tax, from taking effect before the date of enactment of the new tax or increase (thus prohibiting retroactive increases in taxes). 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
106-sjres-14 106 sjres 14 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 1999-03-17 2000-03-29 Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 63 - 37. Record Vote Number: 48. Senate Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] UT R H000338 58 Constitutional Amendment - Declares that Congress shall have power to prohibit the physical desecration of the U.S. flag. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
106-sjres-13 106 sjres 13 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect Social Security. Economics and Public Finance 1999-03-08 1999-03-09 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 33. Senate Sen. Abraham, Spencer [R-MI] MI R A000355 0 Constitutional Amendment - Declares that: (1) total outlays for any fiscal year shall not exceed total receipts for that fiscal year, unless three-fifths of the whole number of each House of Congress shall provide by law for a specific excess of outlays over receipts by a rollcall vote; (2) the limit on U.S. debt held by the public shall not be increased, unless three-fifths of the whole number of each House shall provide by law for such an increase by a rollcall vote; (3) prior to each fiscal year, the President shall transmit to the Congress a proposed budget for the Government for that fiscal year in which total outlays do not exceed total receipts; (4) no Act to increase revenue shall become law unless approved by a majority of the whole number of each House by a rollcall vote; (5) the Congress may waive the provisions of this amendment for any fiscal year in which a declared war is in effect, or 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 the whole number of each House, which becomes law; (6) total receipts shall include all receipts of the Government, except those derived from borrowing, and total outlays shall include all outlays of the Government, except for those for repayment of debt principal; and (7) the receipts and outlays of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund (social security trust funds) that are used to support the Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance program (title II of the Social Security Act) shall not be counted as receipts or outlays for purposes of this amendment. 2025-04-07T13:46:35Z  
106-sjres-11 106 sjres 11 A joint resolution prohibiting the use of funds for military operations in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) unless Congress enacts specific authorization in law for the conduct of those operations. Armed Forces and National Security 1999-02-23 1999-02-24 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 19. Senate Sen. Smith, Bob [R-NH] NH R S000606 3 Prohibits the use of Department of Defense funds to conduct U.S. military operations in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) unless Congress first enacts a law containing specific authorization for those operations. Specifies exceptions for intelligence activities, surveillance, the provision of logistical support, or any measure necessary to defend U.S. armed forces against an immediate attack. 2018-03-19T20:12:12Z  
106-sjres-12 106 sjres 12 A joint resolution authorizing the conduct of air operations and missile strikes as part of a larger NATO operation against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro). International Affairs 1999-02-23 1999-02-23 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] PA R S000709 0 Authorizes the President to conduct air operations and missile strikes against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) for the purpose of bringing about a peaceful resolution of the conflict in Kosovo. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
106-sjres-10 106 sjres 10 A joint resolution providing for the reappointment of Barber B. Conable, Jr. as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. Government Operations and Politics 1999-02-03 1999-02-03 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. Senate Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS] MS R C000567 2 Provides for the reappointment of Barber B. Conable, Jr. as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
106-sjres-8 106 sjres 8 A joint resolution providing for the reappointment of Wesley S. Williams, Jr. as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. Government Operations and Politics 1999-02-03 1999-02-03 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. Senate Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS] MS R C000567 2 Provides for the reappointment of Wesley S. Williams, Jr. as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
106-sjres-9 106 sjres 9 A joint resolution providing for the reappointment of Dr. Hanna H. Gray as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. Government Operations and Politics 1999-02-03 1999-02-03 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. Senate Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS] MS R C000567 2 Provides for the reappointment of Dr. Hanna H. Gray as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
106-sjres-1 106 sjres 1 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to voluntary school prayer. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1999-01-19 1999-03-23 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  
106-sjres-2 106 sjres 2 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require two-thirds majorities for increasing taxes. Taxation 1999-01-19 1999-03-23 Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property. Senate Sen. Kyl, Jon [R-AZ] AZ R K000352 24 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  
106-sjres-3 106 sjres 3 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect the rights of crime victims. Crime and Law Enforcement 1999-01-19 2000-04-27 Motion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate by Unanimous Consent. 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 and an opportunity to submit a statement concerning any proposed pardon or commutation of a sentence; (4) to reasonable notice of a release or escape from custody relating to the crime; (5) to consideration of the interest of the victim that any trial be free from unreasonable delay; (6) to an order of restitution from the convicted offender; (7) to consideration for the safety of the victim in determining any conditional release from custody relating to the crime; and (8) 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 Federa… 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
106-sjres-4 106 sjres 4 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 calendar year ending before the beginning of such fiscal year. Economics and Public Finance 1999-01-19 1999-03-23 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. Excludes receipts derived from borrowing and outlays for the repayment of debt principal from such totals. Requires this amendment to apply to the second fiscal year beginning after its ratification. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
106-sjres-5 106 sjres 5 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 1999-01-19 1999-03-23 Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property. 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. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
106-sjres-6 106 sjres 6 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 1999-01-19 1999-03-23 Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property. Senate Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC] SC D H000725 6 Constitutional Amendment - Grants authority to 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 as well as to a State to set similar reasonable limits with regard to nomination or election to State or local office. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
106-sjres-7 106 sjres 7 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require a balanced budget. Economics and Public Finance 1999-01-19 1999-03-23 Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property. Senate Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] UT R H000338 7 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  

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