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| 112-sjres-51 | 112 | sjres | 51 | A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service of the Department of the Treasury relating to taxable medical devices. | Taxation | 2012-12-21 | 2012-12-21 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY] | KY | R | P000603 | 0 | Disapproves and nullifies a rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that provides guidance on the excise tax imposed on the sale of certain medical devices. | 2019-11-15T21:52:20Z | |
| 112-sjres-50 | 112 | sjres | 50 | A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Family Assistance of the Administration for Children and Families of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to waiver and expenditure authority under section 1115 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1315) with respect to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program. | Social Welfare | 2012-09-11 | 2012-09-11 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] | UT | R | H000338 | 23 | Disapproves of the rule submitted by the Office of Family Assistance of the Administration for Children and Families of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) relating to waiver and expenditure authority under the Social Security Act with respect to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. Declares that the rule shall have no force or effect. | 2021-12-20T15:43:44Z | |
| 112-sjres-49 | 112 | sjres | 49 | A joint resolution providing for the appointment of Barbara Barrett as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. | Government Operations and Politics | 2012-08-01 | 2013-01-10 | Became Public Law No: 112-262. | 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 Barbara Barrett as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. | 2023-03-22T18:24:50Z | |
| 112-sjres-48 | 112 | sjres | 48 | A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to the health insurance premium tax credit. | Taxation | 2012-07-31 | 2012-07-31 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI] | WI | R | J000293 | 2 | Disapproves and nullifies the rule relating to the health insurance premium tax credit submitted by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and published in the Federal Register on May 23, 2012. | 2019-11-15T21:52:19Z | |
| 112-sjres-47 | 112 | sjres | 47 | A joint resolution amending title 36, United States Code, to designate July 26 as United States Intelligence Professionals Day. | Armed Forces and National Security | 2012-07-11 | 2012-07-11 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA] | VA | D | W000805 | 14 | Designates July 26 as United States Intelligence Professionals Day. | 2019-02-20T22:52:45Z | |
| 112-sjres-46 | 112 | sjres | 46 | A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rules submitted by the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service relating to the reporting requirements for interest that relates to deposits maintained at United States offices of certain financial institutions and is paid to certain nonresident alien individuals. | Finance and Financial Sector | 2012-06-28 | 2012-06-28 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL] | FL | R | R000595 | 12 | Disapproves and nullifies the rules submitted by the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) relating to the reporting requirements for interest that relates to deposits maintained at U.S. offices of certain financial institutions and that is paid to certain nonresident alien individuals. | 2019-02-20T22:52:45Z | |
| 112-sjres-45 | 112 | sjres | 45 | A joint resolution amending title 36, United States Code, to designate June 19 as "Juneteenth Independence Day". | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2012-06-19 | 2012-06-19 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX] | TX | R | H001016 | 30 | Designates June 19 as an annual day of patriotic and national observance for Juneteenth Independence Day. (On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, with news that the Civil War had ended and that the enslaved African Americans were free.) Requests that the President issue a proclamation each year calling on state and local governments and the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies, programs, and activities. | 2019-02-20T22:52:44Z | |
| 112-sjres-44 | 112 | sjres | 44 | A joint resolution granting the consent of Congress to the State and Province Emergency Management Assistance Memorandum of Understanding. | Emergency Management | 2012-06-14 | 2013-01-14 | Became Public Law No: 112-282. | Senate | Sen. Kohl, Herb [D-WI] | WI | D | K000305 | 4 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Grants the consent of Congress to the State and Province Emergency Management Assistance Memorandum of Understanding entered into between the states of Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, New York, and Wisconsin and the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, and Saskatchewan. | 2023-03-22T18:24:50Z | |
| 112-sjres-43 | 112 | sjres | 43 | A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and for other purposes. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2012-06-12 | 2012-06-14 | Star Print ordered on the joint resolution. | Senate | Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY] | KY | R | M000355 | 17 | 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, 2012, whichever occurs first. | 2019-03-23T15:40:47Z | |
| 112-sjres-42 | 112 | sjres | 42 | A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to parental rights. | Families | 2012-06-05 | 2012-06-05 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. DeMint, Jim [R-SC] | SC | R | D000595 | 12 | Constitutional Amendment - States that the liberty of parents to direct the upbringing, education, and care 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 governmental interest, as applied to the person, is of the highest order and not otherwise served. Prohibits this article from being construed to apply to a parental action or decision that would end life. Declares 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. | 2019-02-20T22:52:40Z | |
| 112-sjres-41 | 112 | sjres | 41 | A joint resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding the nuclear program of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran. | International Affairs | 2012-05-24 | 2012-09-25 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC] | SC | R | G000359 | 83 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Reaffirms that the U.S. government and the governments of other responsible countries have a vital interest in working together to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapons capability. Warns that time is limited to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapons capability. Urges economic and diplomatic pressure on Iran until it implements: (1) suspension of uranium enrichment-related and reprocessing activities and is in compliance with U.N. Security Council resolutions, (2) cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) concerning Iran's nuclear activities, and (3) a permanent agreement that verifiably assures that Iran's nuclear program is peaceful. Supports: (1) the P5+1 process, (2) the universal rights and democratic aspirations of the people of Iran, and (3) U.S. policy to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapons capability. Joins the President in ruling out any policy that would rely on containment as an option in response to the Iranian nuclear threat. States that nothing in this resolution shall be construed as an authorization for the use of force or a declaration of war. | 2022-02-03T06:03:17Z | |
| 112-sjres-40 | 112 | sjres | 40 | A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rules submitted by the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service relating to the reporting requirements for interest that relates to the deposits maintained at United States offices of certain financial institutions and is paid to certain nonresident alien individuals. | Finance and Financial Sector | 2012-05-15 | 2012-05-15 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL] | FL | R | R000595 | 11 | Disapproves and nullifies the rule submitted by the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) relating to the reporting requirements for interest that relates to deposits maintained at U.S. offices of certain financial institutions and that is paid to certain nonresident alien individuals. | 2019-02-20T22:52:37Z | |
| 112-sjres-39 | 112 | sjres | 39 | A joint resolution removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2012-03-22 | 2012-03-22 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD] | MD | D | C000141 | 17 | Eliminates the time limit for ratification of the equal rights amendment (prohibits discrimination on account of sex) proposed to the states in House Joint Resolution 208 of the 92nd Congress, as agreed to in the Senate on March 22, 1972. Declares that such amendment shall be part of the Constitution whenever ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several states. | 2019-11-15T21:55:24Z | |
| 112-sjres-38 | 112 | sjres | 38 | A joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to the certification of nonimmigrant workers in temporary or seasonal nonagricultural employment. | Labor and Employment | 2012-03-21 | 2012-03-21 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC] | SC | R | G000359 | 9 | Disapproves the Department of Labor final rule relating to certification of H-2B nonimmigrant temporary or seasonal non-agricultural workers (published in the Federal Register on February 21, 2012) and states that such rule shall have no force or effect. | 2022-02-03T05:53:40Z | |
| 112-sjres-36 | 112 | sjres | 36 | A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to representation election procedures. | Labor and Employment | 2012-02-16 | 2012-04-24 | Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 45 - 54. Record Vote Number: 68. | Senate | Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY] | WY | R | E000285 | 44 | Disapproves and nullifies the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and published December 22, 2011, relating to representation election procedures. | 2021-12-20T15:43:35Z | |
| 112-sjres-37 | 112 | sjres | 37 | A joint resolution to disapprove a rule promulgated by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency relating to emission standards for certain steam generating units. | Environmental Protection | 2012-02-16 | 2012-06-20 | Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 53. Record Vote Number: 139. (consideration: CR S4334) | Senate | Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK] | OK | R | I000024 | 1 | Disapproves and nullifies the rule submitted by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) relating to national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants from coal- and oil-fired electric utility steam generating units and standards of performance for fossil-fuel-fired electric utility, industrial-commercial-institutional, and small industrial-commercial-institutional steam generating units. | 2022-02-03T05:54:26Z | |
| 112-sjres-35 | 112 | sjres | 35 | 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, entities organized and operated for profit, and labor organizations, and expenditures by such entities and labor organizations in support of, or opposition to such candidates. | Government Operations and Politics | 2012-01-24 | 2012-01-24 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT] | MT | D | B000243 | 1 | Constitutional Amendment - Gives Congress the power to regulate the contribution of funds by corporations, for-profit entities, 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, for-profit entities, and labor organizations made in support of, or in opposition to, such candidates. Gives a state the power to regulate the contribution of funds by corporations, for-profit entities, 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, for-profit entities, and labor organizations made in support of, or in opposition to, such candidates. | 2019-11-15T21:55:24Z | |
| 112-sjres-34 | 112 | sjres | 34 | A joint resolution relating to the disapproval of the President's exercise of authority to increase the debt limit, as submitted under section 3101A of title 31, United States Code, on January 12, 2012 | Economics and Public Finance | 2012-01-23 | 2012-01-23 | Introduced in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 295 pursuant to P.L. 112-25, sec. 301(a)(2). (text of measure as introduced: CR S45) | Senate | Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY] | KY | R | M000355 | 33 | Disapproves of the President's exercise of authority to increase the debt limit. | 2022-02-03T05:54:26Z | |
| 112-sjres-33 | 112 | sjres | 33 | A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to expressly exclude for-profit corporations from the rights given to natural persons by the Constitution of the United States, prohibit corporate spending in all elections, and affirm the authority of Congress and the States to regulate corporations and to regulate and set limits on all election contributions and expenditures. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2011-12-08 | 2011-12-08 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT] | VT | I | S000033 | 1 | Constitutional Amendment - Declares that the rights protected by the Constitution are the rights of natural persons and do not extend to for-profit corporations, limited liability companies, or other private entities established for business purposes or to promote business interests under the laws of any state, the United States, or any foreign state. Declares that such corporate and other private entities are subject to regulation by the people through the legislative process so long as such regulations are consistent with the powers of Congress and the states and do not limit the freedom of the press. Prohibits such corporate and other private entities from making contributions or expenditures in any election of any candidate for public office or the vote upon any ballot measure submitted to the people. Grants Congress and the states the power to regulate and set limits on all election contributions and expenditures, including a candidate's own spending, and to authorize the establishment of political committees to receive, spend, and publicly disclose the sources of those contributions and expenditures. | 2023-01-11T13:22:59Z | |
| 112-sjres-30 | 112 | sjres | 30 | A joint resolution extending the cooling-off period under section 10 of the Railway Labor Act with respect to the dispute referred to in Executive Order No. 13586 of October 6, 2011. | Labor and Employment | 2011-11-30 | 2011-12-01 | Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 240. | Senate | Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV] | NV | D | R000146 | 0 | Extends through 12:01 a.m. on February 8, 2012, (the cooling-off period) with respect to the dispute of October 6, 2011, between railway carriers (represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference) and their railroad employees (represented by labor organizations), so that no change, except by agreement, shall be made by such parties, in the dispute conditions as they existed before 12:01 a.m. on December 6, 2011. | 2019-02-20T22:52:32Z | |
| 112-sjres-31 | 112 | sjres | 31 | A joint resolution applying certain conditions to the dispute referred to in Executive Order 13586 of October 6, 2011, between the enumerated freight rail carriers, common carriers by rail in interstate commerce, and certain of their employees represented by labor organizations that have not agreed to extend the cooling-off period under section 10 of the Railway Labor Act beyond 12:01 a.m. on December 6, 2011. | Labor and Employment | 2011-11-30 | 2011-12-01 | Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 241. | Senate | Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV] | NV | D | R000146 | 0 | Requires certain conditions to apply to the dispute of October 6, 2011, between the freight rail carriers, common rail carriers, and certain of their railroad employees (represented by labor organizations) that have not agreed to extend the dispute's cooling-off period beyond 12:01 a.m. on December 6, 2011. Requires the parties to such dispute to take all necessary steps to restore or preserve the dispute conditions as they existed before 12:01 a.m. on December 6, 2011. Makes the November 5, 2011, report and recommendations of the Emergency Board 243, however, binding on the parties upon enactment of this joint resolution and with the same effect as though arrived at by agreement of the parties under the Railway Labor Act; except that nothing in this joint resolution shall prevent a mutual written agreement to terms and conditions different from those established by this joint resolution. Declares, moreover, that if there are unresolved implementing issues remaining with respect to the report and recommendations or agreement 10 days after enactment of this resolution, the parties shall enter into binding arbitration with the National Mediation Board to resolve such issues. | 2019-02-20T22:52:33Z | |
| 112-sjres-32 | 112 | sjres | 32 | A joint resolution to provide for the resolution of the outstanding issues in the current railway labor-management dispute. | Labor and Employment | 2011-11-30 | 2011-12-01 | Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 242. | Senate | Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY] | WY | R | E000285 | 0 | Requires the parties to specified disputes between railway carriers (represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference) and certain of their railroad employees (represented by specified labor organizations) to take all necessary steps to restore or preserve dispute conditions as they existed before 12:01 a.m. on December 6, 2011, such status to remain in effect through December 31, 2014 (the cooling off period). Makes the report and recommendations of the Presidential Emergency Board No. 243 issued on November 5, 2011, however, binding on the parties, with the same effect as though arrived at by agreement of the parties under the Railway Labor Act, for the period from January 1, 2010, through December 31, 2014 (except with respect to the optional election by a labor organization that is a party to this dispute of the specified interim January 1, 2015, employee wage increase). | 2022-02-03T05:54:26Z | |
| 112-sjres-29 | 112 | sjres | 29 | 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 | 2011-11-01 | 2011-11-01 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7008) | Senate | Sen. Udall, Tom [D-NM] | NM | D | U000039 | 25 | Constitutional Amendment - Grants Congress and the states the power to regulate the raising and spending of money and in kind equivalents with respect to federal and state elections, respectively. | 2022-02-03T05:54:26Z | |
| 112-sjres-28 | 112 | sjres | 28 | A joint resolution limiting the issuance of a letter of offer with respect to a certain proposed sale of defense articles and defense services to the Kingdom of Bahrain. | International Affairs | 2011-10-06 | 2011-10-06 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6347-6348) | Senate | Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] | OR | D | W000779 | 2 | Prohibits issuance of a letter of offer with respect to certain defense article and service sales to the Kingdom of Bahrain unless the Secretary of State certifies to Congress that the government of Bahrain: (1) is investigating and prosecuting persons responsible for the killing, torture, detention, and other human rights violations committed since February 2011; (2) has ceased torture and other inhumane treatment in its detention facilities; (3) is protecting and rebuilding destroyed Shi'a mosques and religious sites; (4) has redrawn the districts of the Council of Representatives (Majlis an-nuwab) in a proportional manner; (5) has lifted government employment restrictions on grounds such as religion and political opinion; (6) is protecting the right of all individuals to peacefully exercise their right to freedom of expression, political opinion, and assembly, and has released and withdrawn criminal charges against all individuals who were peacefully exercising such rights; (7) is implementing the Bahrain Commission of Inquiry's human rights recommendations; and (8) has undertaken a dialogue which is producing substantive reform recommendations that meet the democratic aspirations of Bahrain's citizens. | 2023-01-11T13:22:58Z | |
| 112-sjres-27 | 112 | sjres | 27 | A joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the mitigation by States of cross-border air pollution under the Clean Air Act. | Environmental Protection | 2011-09-08 | 2011-11-10 | Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 41 - 56. Record Vote Number: 201. | Senate | Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY] | KY | R | P000603 | 3 | Disapproves the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on July 11, 2011, entitled "Federal Implementation Plans: Interstate Transport of Fine Particulate Matter and Ozone and Correction of SIP Approvals," relating to the mitigation by states of cross-border air pollution under the Clean Air Act. | 2023-01-11T13:22:14Z | |
| 112-sjres-26 | 112 | sjres | 26 | A joint resolution expressing the sense of Congress that Secretary of the Treasury Timothy Geithner no longer holds the confidence of Congress or of the people of the United States. | Government Operations and Politics | 2011-09-07 | 2011-09-08 | Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 158. | Senate | Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY] | KY | R | P000603 | 0 | Expresses the sense of Congress that Timothy Geithner, the Secretary of the Treasury, no longer holds the confidence of Congress or of the people of the United States. | 2019-02-20T22:52:30Z | |
| 112-sjres-25 | 112 | sjres | 25 | A joint resolution relating to the disapproval of the President's exercise of authority to increase the debt limit, as submitted under section 3101A of title 31, United States Code, on August 2, 2011. | Economics and Public Finance | 2011-09-06 | 2011-09-08 | Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 45 - 52. Record Vote Number: 130. | Senate | Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY] | KY | R | M000355 | 25 | Disapproves of the President's exercise of authority to increase the debt limit. | 2019-02-20T22:52:30Z | |
| 112-sjres-24 | 112 | sjres | 24 | Joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. | Economics and Public Finance | 2011-08-02 | 2011-12-14 | Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 21 - 79. Record Vote Number: 228. | Senate | Sen. Udall, Mark [D-CO] | CO | D | U000038 | 5 | 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 three-fifths roll call vote of each chamber, authorizes a specific excess of outlays over receipts. Excludes receipts (including attributable interest) and outlays of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund, or either of their successor funds, from consideration as receipts or outlays for purposes of this Amendment. Directs the President to submit a balanced budget to Congress annually. Authorizes waivers of these provisions when a declaration of war is in effect or under other specified circumstances involving military conflict. Prohibits Congress from passing any bill that provides a net reduction in individual income taxes for those with incomes over $1 million (as may be adjusted by Congress to account for inflation) if, after enactment, total outlays would exceed total receipts in any fiscal year affected by the bill. Prohibits a federal or state court from ordering any reduction in the Social Security benefits authorized by law, including any benefits provided from the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund, the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund, or either of their successor funds. | 2023-01-11T13:22:28Z | |
| 112-sjres-23 | 112 | sjres | 23 | A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to balancing the budget. | Economics and Public Finance | 2011-06-29 | 2011-11-30 | Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 112-512. | Senate | Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY] | KY | R | M000355 | 46 | 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 roll call vote of each chamber, authorizes a specific excess of outlays over receipts. Prohibits total outlays for any fiscal year from exceeding 18% of the gross domestic product (GDP) for the preceding calendar year unless Congress, by a two-thirds roll call vote of each chamber, authorizes a specific excess over such 18%. Directs the President to submit a balanced budget to Congress annually. Prohibits any bill from becoming law that imposes a new tax or increases the statutory rate of any tax or the aggregate amount of revenue, unless approved by a two-thirds roll call vote of each chamber. Requires a three-fifths roll call vote of each chamber to increase the federal debt limit. Authorizes waivers of these requirements: (1) when a declaration of war is in effect against a nation-state and Congress, by a majority roll call vote of each chamber, authorizes a specific excess; or (2) under other specified circumstances involving military conflict, if Congress, by a three-fifths roll call vote of each chamber, authorizes such waiver. Prohibits a federal or state court from ordering any increase in revenue to enforce this article. | 2021-12-20T15:43:27Z | |
| 112-sjres-22 | 112 | sjres | 22 | A joint resolution to grant the consent of Congress to an amendment to the compact between the States of Missouri and Illinois providing that bonds issued by the Bi-State Development Agency may mature in not to exceed 40 years. | Government Operations and Politics | 2011-06-28 | 2011-12-19 | Became Public Law No: 112-71. | Senate | Sen. McCaskill, Claire [D-MO] | MO | D | M001170 | 3 | (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on December 6, 2011. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Grants the consent of Congress to the amendment of the powers conferred on the Bi-State Development Agency by legislation enacted by the states of Missouri and Illinois requiring bonds issued by such Agency to mature not more than 40 years (currently, 30 years) from date of issuance. | 2023-09-06T22:28:14Z | |
| 112-sjres-21 | 112 | sjres | 21 | 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 | 2011-06-22 | 2011-06-22 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] | NJ | D | M000639 | 15 | Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits denying or abridging equality of rights under the law by the United States or by any state on account of sex. | 2023-01-11T13:22:50Z | |
| 112-sjres-20 | 112 | sjres | 20 | A joint resolution authorizing the limited use of the United States Armed Forces in support of the NATO mission in Libya. | International Affairs | 2011-06-21 | 2011-07-05 | Motion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate. (consideration: CR S4319) | Senate | Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA] | MA | D | K000148 | 12 | Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the U.S. Armed Forces and coalition partners who are engaged in military operations to protect the people of Libya have demonstrated extraordinary bravery and should be commended; (2) the U.S. government should continue to support the aspirations of the people of Libya for political reform and self-government based on democratic and human rights; (3) the military goals of U.S. policy in Libya are to protect civilians and enforce U.N. Security Council Resolution 1973; (4) U.S. political goals are to achieve the departure from power of Muammar Qaddafi and his family, including through the use of diplomatic and economic pressure, so that a peaceful transition can begin to an inclusive government that ensures freedom, opportunity, and justice for the people of Libya; (5) funds of the Qaddafi regime that have been frozen by the United States should be used to reimburse the United States for expenses incurred in connection with Operation Odyssey Dawn and Operation Unified Protector, for humanitarian and reconstruction assistance, and to ensure full payment of Foreign Claims Settlement Commission awards; and (6) the costs associated with the post-conflict reconstruction and stabilization of Libya should be borne primarily by the people of Libya and by the members of the League of Arab States. Authorizes the President to continue the limited use of the U.S. Armed Forces in Libya in support of U.S. security policy interests as part of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) mission to enforce U.N. Security Council Resolution 1973, as requested by the Transitional National Council, the Gulf Cooperation Council, and the Arab League. Terminates such authorization on the date that NATO operations end or one year after the date of the enactment of this joint resolution, whichever comes first. Declares that the authority for the limited use of the U.S. Armed Forces is intended to constitute specific statutory authorization under the War Powers Resolution (WPR). States that U.S. m… | 2023-01-11T13:22:50Z | |
| 112-sjres-19 | 112 | sjres | 19 | 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. | Government Operations and Politics | 2011-06-14 | 2011-06-14 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] | UT | R | H000338 | 37 | Constitutional Amendment - Grants Congress the power to prohibit the physical desecration of the U.S. flag. | 2023-01-11T13:22:50Z | |
| 112-sjres-18 | 112 | sjres | 18 | A joint resolution prohibiting the deployment, establishment, or maintenance of a presence of units and members of the United States Armed Forces on the ground in Libya, and for other purposes. | International Affairs | 2011-06-08 | 2011-06-08 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Webb, Jim [D-VA] | VA | D | W000803 | 2 | States that: (1) the U.S. Armed Forces shall be used exclusively to defend and advance U.S. national security interests; (2) the President has failed to provide Congress with a compelling security rationale for current U.S. military activities regarding Libya; and (3) the President shall not deploy, establish, or maintain the presence of units and members of the U.S. Armed Forces on the ground in Libya unless such presence is limited to the immediate personal defense of U.S. government officials (including diplomatic representatives) or to rescuing members of the U.S. Armed Forces from imminent danger. States that Department of Defense (DOD) funds shall not be obligated or expended to: (1) deploy units or members of the U.S. Armed Forces for ground combat operations in Libya unless such deployment is limited solely to rescuing U.S. Armed Forces members from imminent danger; (2) award a contract to a private security contractor for ground activity in Libya; or (3) establish or maintain any presence of units or members of the U.S. Armed Forces or private security contractors on the ground of Libya, unless such presence is limited to the immediate personal defense of U.S. government officials (including diplomatic representatives) or to rescuing U.S. Armed Forces members from imminent danger. Expresses the the sense of Congress that: (1) the President should request authorization from Congress for the continuation of U.S. involvement in ongoing North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) activities in Libya, and (2) Congress should fully debate and consider such request expeditiously. Directs the Secretaries of State and Defense and the Attorney General to transmit to Congress, not later than 14 days after adoption of this joint resolution, a copy of any official document, record, memo, correspondence, or other communication in the possession of such official that was created on or after February 15, 2011, and refers or relates to: (1) consultation or communication with Congress regarding the employment or deployment … | 2023-01-11T13:22:50Z | |
| 112-sjres-17 | 112 | sjres | 17 | A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2011-05-26 | 2011-05-26 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3449) | Senate | Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY] | KY | R | M000355 | 65 | Approves the renewal of certain import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003. | 2022-02-03T05:54:21Z | |
| 112-sjres-15 | 112 | sjres | 15 | A joint resolution declaring that a state of war exists between the Government of Libya and the Government and the people of the United States, and making provision to prosecute the same. | International Affairs | 2011-05-25 | 2011-05-25 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY] | KY | R | P000603 | 0 | Declares that a state of war exists between the United States and the government of Libya. Authorizes and directs the President to: (1) employ U.S. naval and military forces and the resources of the U.S. government to carry on war against the government of Libya; and (2) issue to private U.S. armed vessels commissions or letters of marque and general reprisal against the vessels, goods, and effects of the government of Libya. | 2019-11-15T21:56:21Z | |
| 112-sjres-16 | 112 | sjres | 16 | A joint resolution declaring that the President has exceeded his authority under the War Powers Resolution as it pertains to the ongoing military engagement in Libya. | International Affairs | 2011-05-25 | 2011-05-25 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY] | KY | R | P000603 | 0 | Declares that, as it pertains to the continuing armed engagement of the U.S. Armed Forces against the government of Libya, the President has exceeded the statutory time limits in the War Powers Resolution and is therefore in violation of the law. Calls on the President to seek a formal authorization from Congress to continue the mission in Libya and cease armed engagement against the government of Libya until further action is authorized by Congress. | 2019-11-15T21:56:21Z | |
| 112-sjres-13 | 112 | sjres | 13 | A joint resolution declaring that a state of war exists between the Government of Libya and the Government and people of the United States, and making provision to prosecute the same. | International Affairs | 2011-05-23 | 2011-05-24 | Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 67. | Senate | Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY] | KY | R | P000603 | 0 | Declares that a state of war exists between the United States and the government of Libya. Authorizes and directs the President to: (1) employ U.S. naval and military forces and the resources of the U.S. government to carry on war against the government of Libya; and (2) issue to private U.S. armed vessels commissions or letters of marque and general reprisal against the vessels, goods, and effects of the government of Libya. | 2019-02-20T22:52:20Z | |
| 112-sjres-14 | 112 | sjres | 14 | A joint resolution declaring that the President has exceeded his authority under the War Powers Resolution as it pertains to the ongoing military engagement in Libya. | International Affairs | 2011-05-23 | 2011-05-24 | Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 68. | Senate | Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY] | KY | R | P000603 | 0 | Declares that, as it pertains to the continuing armed engagement of the U.S. Armed Forces against the government of Libya, the President has exceeded the statutory time limits in the War Powers Resolution and is therefore in violation of the law. Calls on the President to seek a formal authorization from Congress to continue the mission in Libya and cease armed engagement against the government of Libya until further action is authorized by Congress. | 2019-02-20T22:52:20Z | |
| 112-sjres-12 | 112 | sjres | 12 | A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to give States the right to repeal Federal laws and regulations when ratified by the legislatures of two-thirds of the several States. | Government Operations and Politics | 2011-05-12 | 2011-05-12 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY] | WY | R | E000285 | 4 | Constitutional Amendment - Authorizes the repeal of any federal law or regulation when the legislatures of two-thirds of the states approve resolutions for this purpose that particularly describe the provisions to be repealed. | 2019-02-20T22:52:19Z | |
| 112-sjres-11 | 112 | sjres | 11 | 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 | 2011-04-14 | 2011-04-14 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. DeMint, Jim [R-SC] | SC | R | D000595 | 10 | Constitutional Amendment - Limits Members of the House of Representatives to three terms and Members of the Senate to two terms. | 2021-12-20T15:43:15Z | |
| 112-sjres-10 | 112 | sjres | 10 | Joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. | Economics and Public Finance | 2011-03-31 | 2011-12-14 | Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 53. Record Vote Number: 229. | Senate | Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] | UT | R | H000338 | 47 | 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 roll call vote of each chamber, authorizes a specific excess of outlays over receipts. Prohibits total outlays for any fiscal year from exceeding 18% of the gross domestic product (GDP) for the preceding calendar year unless Congress, by a two-thirds roll call vote of each chamber, authorizes a specific excess over such 18%. Directs the President to submit a balanced budget to Congress annually. Prohibits any bill from becoming law that imposes a new tax or increases the statutory rate of any tax or the aggregate amount of revenue, unless approved by a two-thirds roll call vote of each chamber. Requires a three-fifths roll call vote of each chamber to increase the federal debt limit. Authorizes waivers of these requirements: (1) when a declaration of war is in effect against a nation-state and Congress, by a majority roll call vote of each chamber, authorizes a specific excess; or (2) under other specified circumstances involving military conflict, if Congress, by a three-fifths roll call vote of each chamber, authorizes such waiver. Prohibits a federal or state court from ordering any increase in revenue to enforce this article. | 2021-12-20T15:43:15Z | |
| 112-sjres-7 | 112 | sjres | 7 | A joint resolution providing for the reappointment of Shirley Ann Jackson as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. | Government Operations and Politics | 2011-02-28 | 2011-06-24 | Became Public Law No: 112-19. | 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.) Reappoints Shirley Ann Jackson as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. | 2023-09-06T22:27:16Z | |
| 112-sjres-8 | 112 | sjres | 8 | A joint resolution providing for the appointment of Stephen M. Case as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. | Government Operations and Politics | 2011-02-28 | 2011-04-25 | Became Public Law No: 112-12. | 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 Stephen M. Case as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. | 2023-09-06T22:27:04Z | |
| 112-sjres-9 | 112 | sjres | 9 | A joint resolution providing for the reappointment of Robert P. Kogod as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. | Government Operations and Politics | 2011-02-28 | 2011-06-24 | Became Public Law No: 112-20. | 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.) Reappoints Robert P. Kogod as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. | 2023-09-06T22:27:17Z | |
| 112-sjres-6 | 112 | sjres | 6 | A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to regulating the Internet and broadband industry practices. | Science, Technology, Communications | 2011-02-16 | 2011-11-10 | Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 52. Record Vote Number: 200. | Senate | Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX] | TX | R | H001016 | 42 | Expresses Congress's disapproval of the rule adopted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on December 21, 2010, relating to preserving the open Internet and broadband industry practices. Prohibits such rule from having any force or effect. | 2023-01-11T13:20:25Z | |
| 112-sjres-5 | 112 | sjres | 5 | A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring that the Federal budget be balanced. | Economics and Public Finance | 2011-02-03 | 2011-11-30 | Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 112-512. | Senate | Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT] | UT | R | L000577 | 19 | Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits outlays for a fiscal year (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding receipts for that fiscal year (except those derived from borrowing). Prohibits outlays from exceeding 18% of the gross domestic product (GDP) for the calendar year ending before the beginning of such fiscal year. Authorizes Congress to provide for suspension of the imposed limitations for any fiscal year for which two-thirds of each chamber shall provide, by a roll call vote, for a specific excess of outlays over receipts or over 18% of such GDP for such calendar year. Prohibits any bill to levy a new tax or increase the rate of any tax from becoming law unless approved by a two-thirds roll call vote of each chamber. Requires a two-thirds roll call vote of each chamber to increase the public debt limit. Grants Members of Congress standing and a cause of action to seek judicial enforcement of this article when authorized to do so by a petition signed by one-third of the Members of either chamber. Prohibits a federal or state court from ordering any increase in revenue to enforce this article. | 2023-01-11T13:20:25Z | |
| 112-sjres-4 | 112 | sjres | 4 | A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the UnitedStates 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 to exceed 20 per cent of the gross national product of the United States during the previous calendar year. | Economics and Public Finance | 2011-02-01 | 2011-02-01 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL] | AL | R | S000320 | 5 | 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. | 2023-01-11T13:20:25Z | |
| 112-sjres-3 | 112 | sjres | 3 | A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to balancing the budget. | Economics and Public Finance | 2011-01-26 | 2011-01-26 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] | UT | R | H000338 | 32 | 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. Prohibits total outlays for any fiscal year from exceeding 20% of the gross domestic product for the preceding calendar year unless Congress, by a two-thirds rollcall vote of each chamber, authorizes a specific excess over such 20%. Directs the President to submit a balanced budget to Congress annually. Prohibits any bill to increase federal taxes from becoming law unless approved by two-thirds 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. | 2023-01-11T13:20:42Z | |
| 112-sjres-1 | 112 | 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 | 2011-01-25 | 2011-01-25 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA] | LA | R | V000127 | 2 | Constitutional Amendment - Limits Members of the House of Representatives to six terms and Members of the Senate to two terms. | 2023-01-11T13:20:42Z | |
| 112-sjres-2 | 112 | sjres | 2 | A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to United States citizenship. | Immigration | 2011-01-25 | 2011-01-25 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA] | LA | R | V000127 | 1 | 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. | 2023-01-11T13:20:42Z |
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