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| 111-sjres-42 | 111 | sjres | 42 | A joint resolution to extend the continuing resolution until February 18, 2011. | Economics and Public Finance | 2010-12-16 | 2010-12-17 | Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 703. | Senate | Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY] | KY | R | M000355 | 16 | Amends the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 (P.L. 111-242) to extend through February 18, 2011, specified continuing appropriations for FY2011. | 2022-02-03T06:06:07Z | |
| 111-sjres-41 | 111 | sjres | 41 | 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 | 2010-12-10 | 2010-12-10 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] | NJ | D | M000639 | 7 | Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits denying or abridging equality of rights under the law by the United States or by any state on account of sex. | 2023-01-11T13:21:06Z | |
| 111-sjres-40 | 111 | sjres | 40 | A joint resolution appointing the day for the convening of the first session of the One Hundred Twelfth Congress. | Congress | 2010-11-15 | 2010-11-30 | Became Public Law No: 111-289. | Senate | Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV] | NV | D | R000146 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Requires the first regular session of the 112th Congress to begin at noon on Wednesday, January 5, 2011. | 2023-03-22T18:07:25Z | |
| 111-sjres-39 | 111 | sjres | 39 | A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule relating to status as a grandfathered health plan under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. | Health | 2010-09-21 | 2010-09-29 | Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 40 - 59. Record Vote Number: 244. (consideration: CR S7693) | Senate | Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY] | WY | R | E000285 | 0 | Disapproves the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) relating to status as a Grandfathered Health Plan under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. | 2023-01-11T13:21:21Z | |
| 111-sjres-38 | 111 | sjres | 38 | A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. | Economics and Public Finance | 2010-08-03 | 2010-08-04 | Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 511. | Senate | Sen. DeMint, Jim [R-SC] | SC | R | D000595 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits outlays for a fiscal year (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year (except those derived from borrowing) unless Congress, by a two-thirds rollcall vote of each chamber, authorizes a specific excess of outlays over receipts. Requires a two-thirds rollcall vote of each chamber to increase the public debt limit. Directs the President to submit a balanced budget to Congress annually. Requires a two-thirds rollcall vote of each chamber before final adoption of any bill to increase internal revenue. Authorizes waivers of these provisions when a declaration of war is in effect or under other specified circumstances involving military conflict. | 2022-02-03T06:05:58Z | |
| 111-sjres-37 | 111 | sjres | 37 | A joint resolution calling upon the President to issue a proclamation recognizing the 35th anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act. | International Affairs | 2010-08-02 | 2010-12-21 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 726. | Senate | Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD] | MD | D | C000141 | 4 | Calls upon the President to ensure U.S. leadership in advancing the aims of the Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe (Helsinki Final Act), including by issuing a proclamation: (1) recognizing the responsibility of the United States as an original signatory to the Act; (2) reasserting the U.S. commitment to full implementation of the Act; (3) urging all participating states to abide by their commitments under the Act and subsequent Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) documents; and (4) encouraging the people of the United States to join the President and Congress in observance of the 35th anniversary of the signing of the Act with appropriate activities. Calls upon the President to convey to all signatories of the Act that respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, 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 OSCE. | 2023-01-11T13:21:06Z | |
| 111-sjres-36 | 111 | sjres | 36 | A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to authorizing regulation of contributions to candidates for State public office and Federal office by corporations and labor organizations, and expenditures by corporate entities and labor organizations in support of, or opposition to such candidates. | Government Operations and Politics | 2010-07-27 | 2010-07-27 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT] | MT | D | B000243 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Gives Congress the power to regulate the contribution of funds by corporations and labor organizations to a candidate for election to, or nomination for election to, a federal office, and the power to regulate the expenditure of funds by corporations and labor organizations made in support of, or opposition to, such candidates. Gives a state the power to regulate the contribution of funds by corporations and labor organizations to a candidate for election to, or for nomination for election to, public office in the state, and the power to regulate the expenditure of funds by corporations and labor organizations made in support of, or opposition to, such candidates. | 2023-01-11T13:21:41Z | |
| 111-sjres-35 | 111 | sjres | 35 | A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to a balanced budget. | Economics and Public Finance | 2010-07-21 | 2010-07-21 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] | UT | R | H000338 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Requires Congress to adopt for each fiscal year a budget that sets forth the total receipts and outlays of the United States. Requires a three-fifths rollcall vote of each chamber to adopt a budget in which total outlays exceed total receipts. Prohibits Congress from passing and the President from signing any bill which would cause the total outlays for any year to exceed the total expenditures in the budget for such year. Bars receipts in any year from being retained for use of the Treasury in an amount which exceeds as a proportion of the national income, that retained for the prior year, unless a bill directed solely at approving a specific increase in such proportion has been passed by a majority of each chamber and has become law. Authorizes waivers of these provisions when a declaration of war is in effect. Requires a two-thirds rollcall vote of each chamber to adopt an increase in federal taxes. States that if in any fiscal year the percentage of growth of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is negative, discretionary spending, excluding spending for defense and homeland security, in the next fiscal year shall not exceed the level of such spending for the preceding fiscal year reduced by that GDP percentage of negative growth. | 2023-01-11T13:21:41Z | |
| 111-sjres-34 | 111 | sjres | 34 | A joint resolution relating to the approval of the proposed agreement for nuclear cooperation between the United States and the Russian Federation. | International Affairs | 2010-06-21 | 2010-12-14 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 690. | Senate | Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA] | MA | D | K000148 | 1 | States that Congress favors the proposed agreement for cooperation between the United States and the Russian Federation pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 and transmitted to Congress by the President on May 10, 2010. | 2023-01-11T13:19:45Z | |
| 111-sjres-33 | 111 | sjres | 33 | A joint resolution to provide for the reconsideration and revision of the proposed constitution of the United States Virgin Islands to correct provisions inconsistent with the Constitution and Federal law. | Government Operations and Politics | 2010-06-17 | 2010-06-30 | Became Public Law No: 111-194. | Senate | Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM] | NM | D | B000468 | 1 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Expresses the sense of Congress that Congress: (1) recognizes the commitment and efforts of the Fifth Constitutional Convention of the U.S. Virgin Islands to develop a proposed constitution; and (2) urges the Fifth Constitutional Convention of the U.S. Virgin Islands to reconvene to reconsider and revise the proposed constitution in response to the views of the executive branch of the federal government. Provides that if a convention reconvenes and revises the proposed constitution the convention shall resubmit the revised proposed constitution simultaneously to the Governor of the Virgin Islands and the President. Directs the President, within 60 calendar days after the date of receipt of the revised proposed constitution, to: (1) notify the convention, the Governor, and Congress of the President's comments on the revised proposed constitution; and (2) publish the comments in the Federal Register. | 2023-03-22T18:07:25Z | |
| 111-sjres-32 | 111 | sjres | 32 | A joint resolution recognizing the 60th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War and reaffirming the United States-Korea alliance. | Armed Forces and National Security | 2010-06-16 | 2010-07-07 | Became Public Law No: 111-201. | Senate | Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC] | NC | R | B001135 | 11 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes the historical importance of the 60th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War, which began on June 25, 1950. Honors the noble service and sacrifice of the U.S. Armed Forces and the armed forces of allied countries that served in Korea since 1950 to the present. Encourages all Americans to participate in commemorative activities to pay solemn tribute to, and to never forget, the veterans of the Korean War. Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to its alliance with the Republic of Korea for the betterment of peace and prosperity on the Korean Peninsula. | 2023-03-22T18:07:24Z | |
| 111-sjres-31 | 111 | sjres | 31 | A joint resolution to authorize the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution to plan, design, and construct a facility and to enter into agreements relating to education programs at the National Zoological Park facility in Front Royal, Virginia. | Animals | 2010-05-28 | 2010-05-28 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. | Senate | Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] | VT | D | L000174 | 2 | Authorizes the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution to construct a facility in which to conduct research and educational programs on National Zoological Park property in Front Royal, Virginia. Authorizes the Board of Regents to enter into agreements to provide (at no cost to the Smithsonian Institution) housing and other services to participants in such programs. | 2023-01-11T13:19:57Z | |
| 111-sjres-30 | 111 | sjres | 30 | A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Mediation Board relating to representation election procedures. | Labor and Employment | 2010-05-11 | 2010-09-23 | Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 43 - 56. Record Vote Number: 239. | Senate | Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA] | GA | R | I000055 | 40 | Disapproves and nullifies the rule submitted by the National Mediation Board relating to representation election procedures. | 2023-01-11T13:19:57Z | |
| 111-sjres-29 | 111 | sjres | 29 | A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2010-05-05 | 2010-08-05 | By Senator Baucus from Committee on Finance filed written report. Report No. 111-279. | Senate | Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY] | KY | R | M000355 | 68 | (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. | 2023-01-11T13:19:57Z | |
| 111-sjres-28 | 111 | sjres | 28 | 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 | 2010-02-24 | 2010-02-24 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S751) | Senate | Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT] | CT | D | D000388 | 3 | Constitutional Amendment - Declares that Congress shall have the power to regulate the raising and spending of money with respect to federal elections, including through limits on the amount of contributions and expenditures. Grants a state the power to regulate the raising and spending of money with respect to state elections. Gives Congress the power to implement and enforce this article by appropriate legislation. | 2023-01-11T13:16:30Z | |
| 111-sjres-27 | 111 | sjres | 27 | A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. | Economics and Public Finance | 2010-02-04 | 2010-02-04 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. DeMint, Jim [R-SC] | SC | R | D000595 | 16 | Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits outlays for a fiscal year (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year (except those derived from borrowing) unless Congress, by a two-thirds rollcall vote of each chamber, authorizes a specific excess of outlays over receipts. Requires a two-thirds rollcall vote of each chamber to increase the public debt limit. Directs the President to submit a balanced budget to Congress annually. Requires a two-thirds rollcall vote in each chamber before final adoption of any bill to increase the internal revenue. Authorizes waivers of these provisions when a declaration of war is in effect or under other specified circumstances involving military conflict. | 2023-01-11T13:16:30Z | |
| 111-sjres-26 | 111 | sjres | 26 | A joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act. | Environmental Protection | 2010-01-21 | 2010-06-10 | Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 53. Record Vote Number: 184. (consideration: CR S4836) | Senate | Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] | AK | R | M001153 | 40 | Disapproves the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on December 15, 2009, relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act. | 2023-01-11T13:16:40Z | |
| 111-sjres-25 | 111 | sjres | 25 | A joint resolution granting the consent and approval of Congress to amendments made by the State of Maryland, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the District of Columbia to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Regulation Compact. | Transportation and Public Works | 2009-12-24 | 2010-04-26 | Became Public Law No: 111-160. | Senate | Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD] | MD | D | C000141 | 3 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Grants the consent and approval of Congress to amendments made by Maryland, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the District of Columbia to article III of title I of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Regulation Compact to revise the composition of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Commission. States that the Commission shall be composed of three members, one member appointed by the Governor of Virginia from the Department of Motor Vehicles of the Commonwealth of Virginia, one member appointed by the Governor of Maryland from the Maryland Public Service Commission, and one member appointed by the Mayor of the District of Columbia from a District agency with oversight of matters relating to the Commission. Declares that such amendment to the article shall not affect any member in office on its effective date. | 2023-03-22T18:07:24Z | |
| 111-sjres-24 | 111 | sjres | 24 | A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to financial disclosure and transparency by labor union management. | Labor and Employment | 2009-12-18 | 2009-12-18 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. | Senate | Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] | TX | R | C001056 | 32 | Disapproves and nullifies the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to financial disclosure and transparency by labor union management | 2023-01-11T13:16:48Z | |
| 111-sjres-23 | 111 | sjres | 23 | A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Election Commission with respect to travel on private aircraft by Federal candidates. | Government Operations and Politics | 2009-12-17 | 2009-12-17 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. | Senate | Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI] | WI | D | F000061 | 3 | Declares that: (1) Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Federal Election Commission (FEC) relating to campaign travel; and (2) such rule shall have no force or effect. | 2023-01-11T13:16:48Z | |
| 111-sjres-22 | 111 | sjres | 22 | A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to requiring a balanced budget and granting the President of the United States the power of line-item veto. | Economics and Public Finance | 2009-12-15 | 2009-12-15 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. LeMieux, George S. [R-FL] | FL | R | L000572 | 1 | Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits outlays for a fiscal year (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year (except those derived from borrowing) unless Congress, by a two-thirds rollcall vote of each chamber, authorizes a specific excess of outlays over receipts. Requires a three-fifths rollcall vote of each chamber to increase the public debt limit. Directs the President to submit a balanced budget to Congress annually. Prohibits any bill to increase revenue from becoming law unless approved by a majority of each chamber by rollcall vote. Authorizes waivers of these provisions when a declaration of war is in effect or under other specified circumstances involving military conflict. Authorizes the President to cancel (line item veto) in whole any dollar amount of discretionary budget authority, item of new direct spending, or limited tax benefit in legislation that has been enacted into law. Sets forth requirements for the President's transmittal to Congress of a special message regarding such cancellation. Prohibits Congress from transmitting legislation to the President that purports to or does require executive compliance with spending guidance contained in any report or other document that is beyond the text of the legislation. Allows the President to disregard any or all guidance in such accompanying reports or documents. | 2023-01-11T13:16:48Z | |
| 111-sjres-21 | 111 | sjres | 21 | 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 to 3 in the House of Representatives and 2 in the Senate. | Congress | 2009-11-10 | 2009-11-10 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. DeMint, Jim [R-SC] | SC | R | D000595 | 3 | Constitutional Amendment - Limits Members of the House of Representatives to three terms and Members of the Senate to two terms. | 2023-01-11T13:17:04Z | |
| 111-sjres-20 | 111 | sjres | 20 | 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 cent of the gross national product of the United States during the previous calendar year. | Economics and Public Finance | 2009-10-01 | 2009-10-01 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL] | AL | R | S000320 | 2 | 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% 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 chamber. | 2023-01-11T13:17:22Z | |
| 111-sjres-19 | 111 | sjres | 19 | A joint resolution granting the consent and approval of Congress to amendments made by the State of Maryland, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the District of Columbia to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Regulation Compact. | Transportation and Public Works | 2009-07-28 | 2009-08-19 | Became Public Law No: 111-62. | Senate | Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD] | MD | D | C000141 | 3 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Grants the consent and approval of Congress to amendments made by Maryland, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the District of Columbia to sections 5, 9, and 18 of title III of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Regulation Compact as specified in this Act. | 2023-03-22T18:07:24Z | |
| 111-sjres-18 | 111 | sjres | 18 | A joint resolution relating to the approval of the proposed agreement for nuclear cooperation between the United States and the United Arab Emirates. | International Affairs | 2009-07-13 | 2009-10-15 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 180. | Senate | Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA] | MA | D | K000148 | 1 | States that Congress favors the proposed agreement for U.S.-United Arab Emirates (UAE) cooperation pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 transmitted to Congress by the President on May 21, 2009. | 2023-01-11T13:18:12Z | |
| 111-sjres-17 | 111 | sjres | 17 | 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 | 2009-06-09 | 2009-07-29 | By Senator Baucus from Committee on Finance filed written report. Report No. 111-63. | Senate | Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY] | KY | R | M000355 | 65 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Amends the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 to renew, for three years, the President's authority to ban the import of Burmese products. Approves the renewal of certain import restrictions contained in the Act. Deems this resolution a renewal resolution which shall take effect upon its enactment or July 26, 2009, whichever occurs first. | 2023-01-11T13:18:12Z | |
| 111-sjres-16 | 111 | sjres | 16 | A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to parental rights. | Families | 2009-05-14 | 2009-05-14 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. DeMint, Jim [R-SC] | SC | R | D000595 | 6 | Constitutional Amendment - States that the liberty of parents to direct the upbringing and education of their children is a fundamental right. States that neither the United States nor any state shall infringe upon this right without demonstrating that its government interest as applied to the child involved is of the highest order and not otherwise served. States that no treaty may be adopted nor shall any source of international law be employed to supersede, modify, interpret, or apply to the rights guaranteed by this amendment. | 2023-01-11T13:18:57Z | |
| 111-sjres-15 | 111 | sjres | 15 | A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the Congress to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States. | Government Operations and Politics | 2009-05-06 | 2009-05-06 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA] | LA | R | V000127 | 26 | Constitutional Amendment - Grants Congress the power to prohibit the physical desecration of the U.S. flag. | 2023-01-11T13:18:57Z | |
| 111-sjres-14 | 111 | sjres | 14 | A joint resolution to acknowledge a long history of official depredations and ill-conceived policies by the Federal Government regarding Indian tribes and offer an apology to all Native Peoples on behalf of the United States. | Native Americans | 2009-04-30 | 2009-08-06 | Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. | Senate | Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS] | KS | R | B000953 | 12 | 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. Prohibits anything in this Joint Resolution from authorizing or supporting any claim against the United States or serving as a settlement of any claim against the United States. | 2023-01-11T13:19:20Z | |
| 111-sjres-13 | 111 | sjres | 13 | A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to parental rights. | Families | 2009-03-03 | 2009-03-03 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA] | LA | R | V000127 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - States that the liberty of parents to direct the upbringing and education of their children is a fundamental right. States that neither the United States nor any state shall infringe upon this right without demonstrating that its government interest as applied to the person is of the highest order and not otherwise served. States that no treaty may be adopted nor shall any source of international law be employed to supersede, modify, interpret, or apply to the rights guaranteed by this amendment. | 2023-01-11T13:19:39Z | |
| 111-sjres-12 | 111 | sjres | 12 | A joint resolution proclaiming Casimir Pulaski to be an honorary citizen of the United States posthumously. | Immigration | 2009-03-02 | 2009-03-03 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] | IL | D | D000563 | 9 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Proclaims Casimir Pulaski as an honorary U.S. citizen, posthumously. | 2023-01-11T13:19:39Z | |
| 111-sjres-11 | 111 | sjres | 11 | A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to a seat in the House of Representatives for the District of Columbia. | Government Operations and Politics | 2009-02-25 | 2009-02-25 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2488) | Senate | Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] | AK | R | M001153 | 1 | Constitutional Amendment - Requires the people of the District constituting the seat of government of the United States to elect one representative to the House of Representatives who is a resident of that District. Declares that the representative so elected shall have the same rights, privileges, and obligations as a Representative from a state. | 2019-11-15T21:57:16Z | |
| 111-sjres-10 | 111 | sjres | 10 | A joint resolution supporting a base Defense Budget that at the very minimum matches 4 percent of gross domestic product. | Armed Forces and National Security | 2009-02-12 | 2009-02-12 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. | Senate | Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK] | OK | R | I000024 | 1 | Declares that it is U.S. policy to commit a minimum of 4% of the nation's gross domestic product to the base defense budget in order to meet the fundamental U.S. national security requirements. | 2017-12-13T21:32:44Z | |
| 111-sjres-8 | 111 | sjres | 8 | A joint resolution providing for the appointment of David M. Rubenstein as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. | Government Operations and Politics | 2009-02-10 | 2009-05-07 | Became Public Law No: 111-17. | Senate | Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] | VT | D | L000174 | 2 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Appoints David M. Rubenstein as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. | 2023-03-22T18:07:24Z | |
| 111-sjres-9 | 111 | sjres | 9 | A joint resolution providing for the appointment of France A. Cordova as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. | Government Operations and Politics | 2009-02-10 | 2009-09-18 | Became Public Law No: 111-64. | Senate | Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] | VT | D | L000174 | 2 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Appoints France A. Cordova as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. | 2023-03-22T18:07:24Z | |
| 111-sjres-7 | 111 | sjres | 7 | A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to the election of Senators. | Government Operations and Politics | 2009-01-29 | 2009-08-06 | Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. | Senate | Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI] | WI | D | F000061 | 3 | Constitutional Amendment - Provides that no person shall be a Senator from a state unless such person has been elected by the people thereof, and that when vacancies happen in the representation of any state in the Senate, the executive authority of such state shall issue writs of election to fill such vacancies. | 2022-02-03T06:07:15Z | |
| 111-sjres-6 | 111 | sjres | 6 | A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to United States citizenship. | Immigration | 2009-01-16 | 2009-01-16 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA] | LA | R | V000127 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - States that a person born in the United States shall not be a U.S. citizen unless: (1) one parent of the person is a U.S. citizen; (2) one parent of the person is an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States who resides in the United States; (3) one parent of the person is an alien performing active service in the U.S. Armed Forces; or (4) the person is naturalized in accordance with the laws of the United States. | 2019-11-15T21:57:16Z | |
| 111-sjres-5 | 111 | sjres | 5 | A joint resolution relating to the disapproval of obligations under the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. | Finance and Financial Sector | 2009-01-13 | 2009-01-15 | Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 42 - 52. Record Vote Number: 5. | Senate | Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA] | LA | R | V000127 | 9 | Declares that Congress disapproves the obligation of any funds that exceed specified amounts authorized for the purchase of troubled assets by the Secretary of the Treasury under the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. | 2017-12-13T21:32:42Z | |
| 111-sjres-4 | 111 | sjres | 4 | 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 | 2009-01-08 | 2009-01-08 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S234-235) | Senate | Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL] | FL | D | N000032 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Provides for the direct popular election of the President and the Vice President. (Abolishes the Electoral College.) | 2019-11-15T21:57:11Z | |
| 111-sjres-1 | 111 | sjres | 1 | 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 | 2009-01-06 | 2009-01-06 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA] | LA | R | V000127 | 3 | Constitutional Amendment - Limits Members of the House of Representatives to six terms and Members of the Senate to two terms. | 2019-11-15T21:57:08Z | |
| 111-sjres-2 | 111 | sjres | 2 | A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the Congress and the States to prohibit the act of desecration of the flag of the United States and to set criminal penalties for that act. | Government Operations and Politics | 2009-01-06 | 2009-01-06 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA] | LA | R | V000127 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Declares that Congress and the states shall have power to prohibit desecration of the U.S. flag and to set criminal penalties for such act. | 2019-11-15T21:57:08Z | |
| 111-sjres-3 | 111 | sjres | 3 | A joint resolution ensuring that the compensation and other emoluments attached to the office of Secretary of the Interior are those which were in effect on January 1, 2005. | Government Operations and Politics | 2009-01-06 | 2009-01-16 | Became Public Law No: 111-1. | Senate | Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV] | NV | D | R000146 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Declares that the compensation and other emoluments attached to the office of the Secretary of the Interior shall be those that were in effect on January 1, 2005. Sets forth requirements for permitting civil actions and appeals concerning the constitutionality of the appointment and continuance in office of the Secretary of the Interior. | 2023-03-22T18:07:24Z |
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