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| 109-sjres-41 | 109 | sjres | 41 | A joint resolution recognizing the contributions of the Christmas tree industry to the United States economy and urging the Secretary of Agriculture to establish programs to raise awareness of the importance of the Christmas tree industry. | Commemorations | 2006-09-29 | 2006-09-29 | Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10747-10748) | Senate | Sen. Dole, Elizabeth [R-NC] | NC | R | D000601 | 0 | Recognizes the important contributions to the U.S. economy of the live-cut Christmas tree industry, Christmas tree growers, and persons employed in the Christmas tree industry. Urges the Secretary of Agriculture to establish programs to raise awareness of the live-cut Christmas tree industry's importance. | 2023-01-12T17:52:01Z | |
| 109-sjres-40 | 109 | sjres | 40 | A joint resolution authorizing the printing and binding of a supplement to, and revised edition of, Senate Procedure. | Congress | 2006-06-29 | 2006-07-25 | Became Public Law No: 109-244. | Senate | Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN] | TN | R | F000439 | 3 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes the printing and binding as a Senate document of: (1) a supplement to "Riddick's Senate Procedure," to be styled "Frumin's Supplement to Riddick's Senate Procedure"; and (2) a revised edition of "Riddick's Senate Procedure," to be styled "Frumin's Senate Procedure." | 2023-01-31T21:14:10Z | |
| 109-sjres-39 | 109 | sjres | 39 | A joint resolution to spur a political solution in Iraq and encourage the people of Iraq to provide for their own security through the redeployment of the United States military forces. | International Affairs | 2006-06-06 | 2006-06-06 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5506-5507) | Senate | Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA] | CA | D | B000711 | 0 | States that: (1) U.S. military forces in Iraq are to be redeployed from Iraq by December 31, 2006, or earlier if practicable; (2) nothing in this resolution prohibits the use of U.S. military forces from training Iraqi security forces in the region outside of Iraq; and (3) nothing in this resolution prohibits the use of non-Iraq based U.S. military forces from conducting counter-terrorism missions and protecting U.S. military and civilian personnel in Iraq. | 2023-01-13T04:50:35Z | |
| 109-sjres-38 | 109 | sjres | 38 | A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and for other purposes. | International Affairs | 2006-05-26 | 2006-05-26 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY] | KY | R | M000355 | 52 | Amends the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 to extend from three years to six years after enactment of that Act the maximum duration of any renewal under it of import restrictions on Burmese products. Approves the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Act. Deems this resolution a renewal resolution. | 2023-01-13T04:50:52Z | |
| 109-sjres-37 | 109 | sjres | 37 | A joint resolution granting the consent of Congress to the International Emergency Management Assistance Memorandum of Understanding. | Emergency Management | 2006-05-24 | 2006-05-24 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5122-5123) | Senate | Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] | ME | R | C001035 | 4 | 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. | 2023-01-13T04:50:52Z | |
| 109-sjres-36 | 109 | sjres | 36 | A joint resolution providing a strategy for stabilizing Iraq and withdrawing United States troops. | International Affairs | 2006-05-08 | 2006-05-08 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA] | MA | D | K000148 | 0 | States that: (1) U.S. forces shall be withdrawn from Iraq at the earliest practicable date if Iraqis fail to form a national unity government by May 22, 2006; (2) if Iraqis form a national unity government by May 22, 2006, the United States shall reach an agreement with such government on a schedule for U.S. combat troop withdrawal by December 31, 2006, leaving only forces to complete the mission of standing up Iraqi security forces; (3) the President shall consult with Congress on this schedule; (4) the President should convene a summit that includes leaders of such government, leaders of the governments of each country bordering Iraq, representatives of the Arab League, the Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), representatives of the European Union (EU), and leaders of the governments of each permanent member of the U.N. Security Council, to reach a political agreement for Iraq that addresses fundamental issues including federalism, oil revenues, militias, security guarantees, reconstruction, economic assistance, and border security; and (5) the United States should maintain an over-the-horizon military presence to prosecute the war on terror and protect regional security interests. | 2023-01-13T04:50:53Z | |
| 109-sjres-35 | 109 | sjres | 35 | A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify that the Constitution neither prohibits voluntary prayer nor requires prayer in schools. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2006-04-27 | 2006-06-27 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6536) | Senate | Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] | WV | D | B001210 | 6 | Constitutional Amendment - Declares that nothing in the Constitution, including amendments, shall be construed to prohibit voluntary prayer or require prayer in a public school or at a public school extracurricular activity. | 2023-01-13T04:48:34Z | |
| 109-sjres-34 | 109 | sjres | 34 | A joint resolution expressing United States policy on Iraq. | International Affairs | 2006-04-25 | 2006-04-25 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3514) | Senate | Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI] | MI | D | L000261 | 2 | Expresses the sense of Congress that the Iraqi political, religious, and tribal leaders should be told by the Administration that: (1) the continued U.S. military presence in Iraq is not unconditional; (2) whether the Iraqis avoid all-out civil war and have a future as a nation is in their hands; and (3) forming a government of national unity and subsequent agreement to modifications to the Iraq Constitution to make it more inclusive, within the deadlines the Iraqis have set for themselves in the Iraq Constitution, is essential to defeating the insurgency and avoiding all-out civil war, and a condition of the continued U.S. military presence. | 2023-01-13T04:48:34Z | |
| 109-sjres-33 | 109 | sjres | 33 | A joint resolution to provide for a strategy for successfully empowering a new unity government in Iraq. | International Affairs | 2006-04-06 | 2006-04-06 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA] | MA | D | K000148 | 0 | States that: (1) the President should convene a summit that includes Iraqi leaders, U.S. allies, Arab League members, Iraq's neighbors, and representatives of the five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council to reach a comprehensive agreement for Iraq that includes forming a unity government, security guarantees, disbanding the militias, and a process for reviving reconstruction efforts and securing Iraq's borders; (2) U.S. forces shall be withdrawn from Iraq at the earliest practicable date if Iraqis fail to form a national unity government by May 15, 2006; (3) if Iraqis form a national unity government by such date the United States should reach a withdrawal agreement with such government, and the President shall consult with and and present such withdrawal agreement to Congress; and (4) redeployment of U.S. forces to rear guard status in Iraq for security back-up, training, and emergency response should be accelerated. | 2023-01-13T04:48:34Z | |
| 109-sjres-32 | 109 | sjres | 32 | A joint resolution disapproving the results of the review conducted by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) into the purchase of Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation (P&O) by Dubai Ports World (DP World). | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2006-02-27 | 2006-02-27 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] | ME | R | C001035 | 0 | Disapproves the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) review of the purchase by Dubai Ports World (DP World) of Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation (P&O) (which conducts operations at 21 U.S. ports, including leasing agreements for terminal operations in New York, Newark, Baltimore, New Orleans, Miami, and Philadelphia). Directs CFIUS to: (1) withdraw its statement of no objection related to the purchase; and (2) conduct a 45-day investigation, pursuant to the Defense Production Act of 1950, in order to ensure that the purchase will not have an adverse effect on U.S. national security. Directs CFIUS to brief Members of Congress on the findings of its investigation before the purchase is allowed to proceed. | 2023-01-13T04:49:02Z | |
| 109-sjres-31 | 109 | sjres | 31 | A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to require a balancing of the budget. | Economics and Public Finance | 2006-02-15 | 2006-02-15 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Allen, George [R-VA] | VA | R | A000121 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Requires the U.S. budget deficit to be reduced to the following percentages of the amount of the deficit in the year this article is ratified: (1) 80% in the first fiscal year after ratification; (2) 60% in the second fiscal year after ratification; (3) 40% in the third fiscal year after ratification; and (4) 20% in the fourth fiscal year after ratification. Prohibits U.S. expenditures from exceeding receipts for any fiscal year after the fourth fiscal year after ratification unless authorized by a law approved by three-fifths of each House of Congress. Authorizes Congress to waive the provisions of this Act for any fiscal year in which a declaration of war is in effect. Requires any deficit that occurs as a result of such war to be reduced within five fiscal years following the war. | 2023-01-13T04:49:02Z | |
| 109-sjres-29 | 109 | sjres | 29 | A joint resolution providing for the reappointment of Alan G. Spoon as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-02-13 | 2006-02-13 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1131) | Senate | Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS] | MS | R | C000567 | 2 | Reappoints Alan G. Spoon as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. | 2023-01-13T04:49:02Z | |
| 109-sjres-30 | 109 | sjres | 30 | A joint resolution providing for the appointment of Phillip Frost as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-02-13 | 2006-02-13 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1132) | Senate | Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS] | MS | R | C000567 | 2 | Appoints Phillip Frost as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. | 2023-01-13T04:49:02Z | |
| 109-sjres-28 | 109 | sjres | 28 | A joint resolution approving the location of the commemorative work in the District of Columbia honoring former President Dwight D. Eisenhower. | Commemorations | 2006-02-07 | 2006-05-05 | Became Public Law No: 109-220. | Senate | Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK] | AK | R | S000888 | 6 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Approves the location on federal land within the District of Columbia recommended by the Secretary of the Interior for the commemorative work to honor Dwight D. Eisenhower. | 2023-01-31T21:13:04Z | |
| 109-sjres-27 | 109 | sjres | 27 | A joint resolution authorizing special awards to World War I and World War II veterans of the United States Navy Armed Guard. | Armed Forces and National Security | 2005-09-28 | 2005-09-28 | 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 award the John Eopolucci United States Navy Armed Guard Service Medal to recognize service of members of the United States Navy Armed Guard during World War I or II as service in a special force or in a military organization of the Navy. | 2023-01-13T04:49:58Z | |
| 109-sjres-25 | 109 | sjres | 25 | A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to authorize the President to reduce or disapprove any appropriation in any bill presented by Congress. | Economics and Public Finance | 2005-09-27 | 2005-09-27 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10518) | Senate | Sen. Talent, Jim [R-MO] | MO | R | T000024 | 11 | Constitutional Amendment - Authorizes the President to reduce or disapprove appropriations in any bill, order, resolution, or vote, which is presented to the President. Declares that any legislation that the President approves and signs after such amendment shall become law as so modified. Requires the President to return those portions of the legislation that contain reduced or disapproved appropriations with objections to the chamber where such legislation originated. Allows Congress to consider separately any reduced or disapproved appropriations in the manner prescribed under the U.S. Constitution for bills disapproved by the President. | 2023-01-13T04:49:58Z | |
| 109-sjres-26 | 109 | sjres | 26 | A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to the line item veto. | Economics and Public Finance | 2005-09-27 | 2005-09-27 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Dole, Elizabeth [R-NC] | NC | R | D000601 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Empowers Congress to enact a line-item veto. | 2023-01-13T04:49:58Z | |
| 109-sjres-24 | 109 | sjres | 24 | A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to the reference to God in the Pledge of Allegiance and on United States currency. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2005-09-14 | 2005-09-14 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10047) | Senate | Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA] | LA | D | L000550 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Declares that a reference to God in the Pledge of Allegiance or on U.S. currency shall not be construed as affecting the establishment of religion under the first article of amendment of the Constitution. | 2023-01-13T04:49:58Z | |
| 109-sjres-23 | 109 | sjres | 23 | A joint resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Gold Star Mothers Day. | Commemorations | 2005-09-09 | 2005-09-09 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Coburn, Tom [R-OK] | OK | R | C000560 | 21 | Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Gold Star Mothers Day. | 2023-01-13T04:49:58Z | |
| 109-sjres-22 | 109 | sjres | 22 | A joint resolution proclaiming Casimir Pulaski to be an honorary citizen of the United States posthumously. | Immigration | 2005-07-28 | 2005-07-28 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] | IL | D | D000563 | 4 | Proclaims Casimir Pulaski as an honorary U.S. citizen, posthumously. | 2023-01-13T04:50:18Z | |
| 109-sjres-21 | 109 | sjres | 21 | A joint resolution recognizing Commodore John Barry as the first flag officer of the United States Navy. | Commemorations | 2005-07-26 | 2005-07-26 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8986) | Senate | Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] | PA | R | S000709 | 6 | Recognizes and honors Commodore John Barry as the first flag officer of the U.S. Navy. | 2023-01-13T04:50:18Z | |
| 109-sjres-20 | 109 | sjres | 20 | A joint resolution disapproving a rule promulgated by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to delist coal and oil-direct utility units from the source category list under the Clean Air Act. | Environmental Protection | 2005-06-29 | 2005-09-13 | Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 51. Record Vote Number: 225. | Senate | Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] | VT | D | L000174 | 32 | Disapproves the rule submitted by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on March 15, 2005, relating to the removal of coal- and oil-fired electric generating units from the list of major sources of hazardous air pollutants under the Clean Air Act. | 2022-02-03T05:28:45Z | |
| 109-sjres-19 | 109 | sjres | 19 | A joint resolution calling upon the President to issue a proclamation recognizing the 30th anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act. | International Affairs | 2005-05-17 | 2005-09-08 | Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House Amendment to Senate Preamble. | Senate | Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS] | KS | R | B000953 | 22 | Calls upon the President to issue a proclamation: (1) recognizing the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe; (2) reasserting the U.S. commitment to full implementation of the Helsinki Final Act; and (3) urging all participating countries to abide by their Helsinki obligations. Calls upon the President to convey to all Helsinki signatories that respect for human rights, democratic principles, and economic liberty continue to be vital elements in promoting a new era of democracy, peace, and unity in the region covered by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). | 2023-01-13T04:48:03Z | |
| 109-sjres-18 | 109 | sjres | 18 | A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2005-05-10 | 2005-07-19 | Returned to the Calendar. Calendar No. 158. | Senate | Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY] | KY | R | M000355 | 46 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Approves the renewal of certain import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003. | 2023-01-13T04:48:03Z | |
| 109-sjres-17 | 109 | sjres | 17 | A joint resolution honoring the life and legacy of Frederick William Augustus von Steuben and recognizing his contributions on the 275th anniversary of his birth. | Commemorations | 2005-04-26 | 2005-04-26 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN] | IN | R | L000504 | 3 | Honors Baron Frederick William Augustus von Steuben on the 275th anniversary of his birth, and recognizes his contributions. | 2019-11-15T21:56:03Z | |
| 109-sjres-16 | 109 | sjres | 16 | A joint resolution authorizing special awards to World War I and World War II veterans of the United States Navy Armed Guard. | Armed Forces and National Security | 2005-04-20 | 2005-04-20 | 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 the service of members of the United States Navy Armed Guard during World War I or II as service in a special force or military organization of the United States Navy. | 2022-02-03T05:28:49Z | |
| 109-sjres-14 | 109 | sjres | 14 | Jerusalem Resolution | International Affairs | 2005-04-19 | 2005-04-19 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS] | KS | R | B000953 | 5 | Jerusalem Resolution - Requires the U.S. Embassy in Israel to be moved from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem no later than 180 days before recognition by the United States of a Palestinian state. Prohibits U.S. recognition of a Palestinian state until the international community resolves the status of Jerusalem by recognizing it as the undivided capital of Israel. Expresses the sense of Congress that Israeli citizens should be allowed, as a fundamental human right, to worship freely and according to their traditions. | 2022-02-03T05:25:57Z | |
| 109-sjres-15 | 109 | sjres | 15 | A joint resolution to acknowledge a long history of official depredations and ill-conceived policies by the United States Government regarding Indian tribes and offer an apology to all Native Peoples on behalf of the United States. | Native Americans | 2005-04-19 | 2005-08-31 | Star Print ordered on the joint resolution. | Senate | Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS] | KS | R | B000953 | 12 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes the special legal and political relationship the Indian tribes have with the United States and the solemn covenant with the land we share. Commends and honors the Native Peoples for the thousands of years that they have stewarded and protected this land. Recognizes that there have been years of official depredations, ill-conceived policies, and the breaking of covenants by the Federal Government regarding Indian tribes. Apologizes on behalf of the people of the United States to all Native Peoples for the many instances of violence, maltreatment, and neglect inflicted on them by U.S. citizens. Expresses the regret of the United States for the ramifications of former wrongs and its commitment to build on the positive relationships of the past and present to move toward reconciliation. Urges the President to acknowledge the wrongs of the United States against Indian tribes in U.S. history. Commends the State governments that have begun reconciliation efforts with recognized Indian tribes located in their boundaries, and encourages all State governments to do the same. Declares that nothing in this Joint Resolution authorizes any claim against the United States or serves as a settlement of any claim against it. | 2023-01-13T04:50:18Z | |
| 109-sjres-12 | 109 | sjres | 12 | 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 | 2005-04-14 | 2006-06-27 | Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 66 - 34. Record Vote Number: 189. | Senate | Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] | UT | R | H000338 | 68 | Constitutional Amendment - Grants Congress power to prohibit the physical desecration of the U.S. flag. | 2023-01-13T04:50:35Z | |
| 109-sjres-13 | 109 | sjres | 13 | A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to marriage. | Families | 2005-04-14 | 2005-04-14 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS] | KS | R | B000953 | 1 | Constitutional Amendment - Declares that marriage in the United States shall consist only of the union of a man and a woman. | 2019-11-15T21:56:03Z | |
| 109-sjres-10 | 109 | sjres | 10 | 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 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 | 2005-03-16 | 2005-03-16 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2857) | Senate | Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL] | AL | R | S000320 | 1 | Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits, except in time of a congressionally declared 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 suspension of these prohibitions by concurrent resolution approved by a three-fifths vote of each House of Congress. | 2019-11-15T21:56:01Z | |
| 109-sjres-11 | 109 | sjres | 11 | 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 | 2005-03-16 | 2005-03-16 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2859-2860) | Senate | Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] | CA | D | F000062 | 1 | Constitutional Amendment - Provides for the direct popular election of the President and the Vice President. | 2019-11-15T21:56:01Z | |
| 109-sjres-7 | 109 | sjres | 7 | A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to equal rights for men and women. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2005-03-15 | 2005-03-15 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2745) | Senate | Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] | MA | D | K000105 | 20 | Constitutional Amendment - States that equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex. | 2019-11-15T21:56:01Z | |
| 109-sjres-8 | 109 | sjres | 8 | A joint resolution providing for the appointment of Shirley Ann Jackson as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. | Government Operations and Politics | 2005-03-15 | 2005-03-15 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2745) | Senate | Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS] | MS | R | C000567 | 2 | Provides for the appointment of Shirley Ann Jackson as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. | 2019-04-11T15:40:34Z | |
| 109-sjres-9 | 109 | sjres | 9 | A joint resolution providing for the appointment of Robert P. Kogod as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. | Government Operations and Politics | 2005-03-15 | 2005-03-15 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2745-2746) | Senate | Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS] | MS | R | C000567 | 2 | Provides for the appointment of Robert P. Kogod as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. | 2022-02-03T05:25:54Z | |
| 109-sjres-6 | 109 | sjres | 6 | A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to ensure continuity of congressional operations and the avoidance of martial law in the event of mass incapacitations or death in either House of Congress. | Congress | 2005-02-17 | 2005-02-17 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] | TX | R | C001056 | 1 | Constitutional Amendment - Authorizes the Congress by law (approved by two-thirds of both Houses) to provide for the death or inability of Members of the House of Representatives and Members of the Senate, in the event that one-fourth of either House is killed or incapacitated, declaring who shall serve until the disability is removed, or a new Member is elected. Declares that such procedures shall expire by 120 days after the death or inability of one-fourth of the House or the Senate. Allows an additional 120-day extension, however, if one-fourth of either House remains vacant or occupied by members unable to serve. | 2022-02-03T05:25:54Z | |
| 109-sjres-5 | 109 | sjres | 5 | A joint resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should act to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. | International Affairs | 2005-02-16 | 2005-02-16 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1558-1559) | Senate | Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] | CA | D | F000062 | 13 | Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should demonstrate international leadership in reducing the health, environmental, and economic risks posed by climate change by: (1) reducing greenhouse gas emissions; (2) generating climate-friendly technologies; (3) participating in negotiations under the United Nations (UN) Framework Convention on Climate Change to achieve long-term reductions in global greenhouse gas emissions; and (4) supporting the establishment of a long-term objective to prevent the global average temperature from increasing by greater than 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit above preindustrial levels. | 2022-02-03T05:29:23Z | |
| 109-sjres-4 | 109 | sjres | 4 | A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the rule submitted by the Department of Agriculture under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, relating to risk zones for introduction of bovine spongiform encephalopathy. | Agriculture and Food | 2005-02-14 | 2005-03-07 | Held at the desk. | Senate | Sen. Conrad, Kent [D-ND] | ND | D | C000705 | 11 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Agriculture relating to the establishment of minimal-risk zones for introduction of bovine spongiform encephalopathy into the United States, and states that such rule shall have no force or effect. | 2022-02-03T05:28:49Z | |
| 109-sjres-3 | 109 | sjres | 3 | A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to limiting the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve. | Congress | 2005-02-10 | 2005-02-10 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA] | LA | R | V000127 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Limits Members of the House of Representatives to six terms and Members of the Senate to two terms. | 2022-02-03T05:25:54Z | |
| 109-sjres-1 | 109 | sjres | 1 | Marriage Protection Amendment | Families | 2005-01-24 | 2006-06-07 | Cloture on the motion to proceed not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 48. Record Vote Number: 163. (consideration: CR S5534) | Senate | Sen. Allard, Wayne [R-CO] | CO | R | A000109 | 32 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Constitutional Amendment - Marriage Protection Amendment - Declares that: (1) marriage in the United States shall consist only of the union of a man and a woman; and (2) neither the U.S. Constitution nor the constitution of any state shall be construed to require that marriage or the legal incidents of marriage be conferred upon any other union. | 2023-01-13T04:50:53Z | |
| 109-sjres-2 | 109 | sjres | 2 | A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to require a balanced budget and protect Social Security surpluses. | Economics and Public Finance | 2005-01-24 | 2005-01-24 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S366-367) | Senate | Sen. Craig, Larry E. [R-ID] | ID | R | C000858 | 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. | 2019-11-15T21:55:34Z |
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