openregs: legislation: 520 rows where bill_type = "sres" and congress = 100 sorted by introduced

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bill_id	congress	bill_type	bill_number	title	policy_area	introduced_date ▲	latest_action_date	latest_action_text	origin_chamber	sponsor_name	sponsor_state	sponsor_party	sponsor_bioguide_id	cosponsor_count	summary_text	update_date
100-sres-514	100	sres	514	A resolution to state the sense of the United States with respect to voluntary supervisory conversions of Mutual Savings and Loan Associations to stock forms of organization.	Finance and Financial Sector	1988-10-22	1988-10-22	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [D-AL]	AL	D	S000320	1	Expresses the sense of the Senate that insolvent institutions should be permitted to convert through a voluntary supervisory conversion without regard to the appreciation of the participating preferred stock of the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation.	2021-06-10T21:50:48Z
100-sres-515	100	sres	515	A resolution tendering the thanks of the Senate to the Senate staff for the courteous, dignified, and impartial manner in which they have assisted the deliberations of the Senate.	Congress	1988-10-22	1988-10-22	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV]	WV	D	B001210	0	Thanks the following Senate staff for the courteous, dignified, and impartial manner in which they assisted Senate deliberations during the session of the 100th Congress: the Secretary of the Senate, the Sergeant at Arms of the Senate, the Secretary for the Majority, the Secretary for the Minority, and the floor staff of the two parties.	2021-06-10T21:50:48Z
100-sres-516	100	sres	516	A resolution tendering the thanks of the Senate to the President pro tempore for the courteous, dignified, and impartial manner in which he has presided over the deliberations of the Senate.	Congress	1988-10-22	1988-10-22	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV]	WV	D	B001210	0	Thanks the Honorable John C. Stennis, President pro tempore, for the manner in which he presided over the Senate during the second session of the 100th Congress.	2021-06-10T21:50:48Z
100-sres-517	100	sres	517	A resolution tendering the thanks of the Senate to the Deputy President pro tempore for the courteous, dignified, and impartial manner in which he has presided over the deliberations of the Senate.	Congress	1988-10-22	1988-10-22	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV]	WV	D	B001210	0	Thanks the Honorable George J. Mitchell, Deputy President pro tempore, for the manner in which he presided over the Senate during the second session of the 100th Congress.	2021-06-10T21:50:48Z
100-sres-518	100	sres	518	A resolution to commend the extraordinary cooperative conduct of the distinguished Minority Leader.	Congress	1988-10-22	1988-10-22	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV]	WV	D	B001210	0	Thanks the Honorable Robert Dole, Minority Leader of the Senate, for his cooperative conduct during the second session of the 100th Congress.	2021-06-10T21:50:49Z
100-sres-519	100	sres	519	A resolution tendering the thanks of the Senate to the Vice President for the courteous, dignified, and impartial manner in which he has presided over the deliberations of the Senate.	Congress	1988-10-22	1988-10-22	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS]	KS	R	D000401	0	Thanks the Honorable George H.W. Bush, Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate, for the manner in which he has presided over the Senate during the second session of the 100th Congress.	2021-06-10T21:50:49Z
100-sres-520	100	sres	520	A resolution to commend the exemplary conduct of the distinguished Majority Leader.	Congress	1988-10-22	1988-10-22	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS]	KS	R	D000401	0	Commends the exemplary conduct of the Honorable Robert C. Byrd, Majority Leader of the Senate.	2021-06-10T21:50:49Z
100-sres-512	100	sres	512	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Secretary of Agriculture should continue to administer the Export Enhancement Program.	Foreign Trade and International Finance	1988-10-21	1988-10-21	Referred to the Committee on Agriculture.	Senate	Sen. Melcher, John [D-MT]	MT	D	M000635	0	Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the Secretary of Agriculture should continue to administer the Export Enhancement Program in order to maintain U.S. agricultural exports and encourage trade concessions by the European Community and other countries; and (2) commodities and/or funds should be made available in an amount sufficient to continue such program.	2025-01-14T16:41:20Z
100-sres-513	100	sres	513	A resolution appointing a committee to notify the President concerning the proposed adjournment of the session.	Congress	1988-10-21	1988-10-21	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS]	KS	R	D000401	0	Appoints a committee of two Senators to join a similar committee of the House of Representatives to notify the President that the Congress has completed its business of the session and is ready to adjourn.	2021-06-10T21:50:48Z
100-sres-509	100	sres	509	A resolution authorizing use of the Hart Building atrium for a concert by the Congressional chorus.	Government Operations and Politics	1988-10-20	1988-10-20	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV]	WV	D	R000361	0	Authorizes the use of the Senate Hart Office Building during the week of December 12, 1988, for a concert of American and holiday music presented by the Congressional Chorus.	2021-06-10T21:50:46Z
100-sres-510	100	sres	510	A resolution to express the sense of the Senate regarding the need to assess the fire management policies of the various Federal land management agencies in view of this year's fires in the Yellowstone region and elsewhere.	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1988-10-20	1988-10-20	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT]	MT	D	B000243	3	Expresses the sense of the Senate that an interagency review committee should be formed to review forest fires, report to the Congress on the extent to which economic and physical injuries were caused by government policies, and recommend an appropriate Federal fire management policy response.	2021-06-10T21:50:47Z
100-sres-511	100	sres	511	A resolution to authorize the release of documents by the Committee on Foreign Relations.	Congress	1988-10-20	1988-10-20	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV]	WV	D	B001210	1	Authorizes the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, acting jointly, to provide to the U.S. Attorney for the District of Colorado a transcript of certain deposition testimony, subject to the U.S. Attorney's agreement to abide by confidentiality and other requirements of the Committee.	2021-06-10T21:50:47Z
100-sres-503	100	sres	503	A resolution commending Kenneth A. Mclean for his service to the Senate.	Congress	1988-10-19	1988-10-19	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Proxmire, William [D-WI]	WI	D	P000553	18	Commends Kenneth A. McLean for his service to his country and the Senate. (Kenneth McLean served as staff director of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.)	2021-06-10T21:50:45Z
100-sres-504	100	sres	504	A resolution commending Ronald L. Tammen for his service to the U.S. Senate.	Congress	1988-10-19	1988-10-19	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Proxmire, William [D-WI]	WI	D	P000553	0	Commends Ronald L. Tammen for his service to his country, the State of Wisconsin, and the Senate. (Ronald Tammen served as Administrative Assistant to Senator William Proxmire of Wisconsin.)	2021-06-10T21:50:45Z
100-sres-505	100	sres	505	A resolution to authorize printing of additional copies of a Senate document.	Congress	1988-10-19	1988-10-19	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV]	WV	D	B001210	0	Provides for the printing as a Senate Document of "Accomplishments of the 100th Congress: Report by the Senate Democratic Policy Committee." Authorizes additional printing of such document for the use of the Senate.	2021-06-10T21:50:46Z
100-sres-506	100	sres	506	A resolution authorizing the printing of tributes to Senator Robert C. Byrd.	Congress	1988-10-19	1988-10-19	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS]	KS	R	D000401	0	Provides for the printing as a Senate document of the statements in tribute to Senator Robert C. Byrd upon his departure from the position of Majority Leader.	2021-06-10T21:50:46Z
100-sres-507	100	sres	507	A resolution to refer S.1964 entitled "For the Relief of Nebraska Aluminum Casting, Inc. of Hastings, Nebraska" to the Chief Judge of the United States Claims Court for a report thereon.	Private Legislation	1988-10-19	1988-10-19	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Exon, J. James [D-NE]	NE	D	E000284	1	Refers S. 1964, a bill for the relief of a named corporation, to the chief judge of the United States Claims Court.	2021-06-10T21:50:46Z
100-sres-508	100	sres	508	A resolution authorizing certain appointments.	Congress	1988-10-19	1988-10-19	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV]	WV	D	B001210	0	Authorizes the President of the Senate, the President pro tempore, and the Deputy President pro tempore to make certain appointments after the sine die adjournment.	2021-06-10T21:50:46Z
100-sres-502	100	sres	502	A resolution commending A. Blair Crownover for his service to the Senate.	Congress	1988-10-18	1988-10-18	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Stennis, John C. [D-MS]	MS	D	S000852	6	Extends the Senate's appreciation and gratitude to A. Blair Crownover for his service in the Office of the Legislative Counsel of the Senate.	2021-06-10T21:50:45Z
100-sres-500	100	sres	500	A resolution to provide a point of order against unconstitutional provisions of a conference report.	Congress	1988-10-17	1988-10-17	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules.	Senate	Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK]	AK	R	S000888	0	Amends rule XXVIII of the Standing Rules of the Senate to provide a point of order against provisions of a conference report alleged to be unconstitutional.	2025-01-14T17:21:40Z
100-sres-501	100	sres	501	A resolution to commemorate the dedication of the Russian Bishops House in Sitka, Alaska on Alaska Day, October 18, 1988.	Commemorations	1988-10-17	1988-10-17	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK]	AK	R	S000888	1	Declares that the Senate sends its congratulations to the National Park Service and the people of Sitka, Alaska, on the dedication of the Russian Bishops House on Alaska Day. Designates October 18, 1988, as Russian-American Heritage Day.	2021-06-10T21:50:45Z
100-sres-498	100	sres	498	A resolution commending Cornel H. Petrassevich for his service to the United States of America.	International Affairs	1988-10-14	1988-10-14	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Stennis, John C. [D-MS]	MS	D	S000852	0	Declares that the Senate extends its appreciation and gratitude to Cornel H. Petrassevich for his service to the United States and to mankind. (Cornel Petrassevich, a medical doctor born in Bucharest, Romania, provided information gathering services to the U.S. Office of Strategic Services from 1944 to 1948 and later became a U.S. citizen.)	2021-06-10T21:50:44Z
100-sres-499	100	sres	499	A resolution commending Richard Brandon for his faithful and outstanding service to the United States and the Nation.	Congress	1988-10-14	1988-10-14	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Chiles, Lawton [D-FL]	FL	D	C000356	22	Declares that the Senate commends Richard Brandon for his service to the Senate and the Nation. (Richard Brandon served as Staff Director and Minority Staff Director of the Committee on the Budget.)	2021-06-10T21:50:44Z
100-sres-497	100	sres	497	A resolution to express the sense of the Senate that the Federal Aviation Administration shall submit to Congress a plan on immediate and long term solutions to the air traffic problems at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Illinois.	Transportation and Public Works	1988-10-13	1988-10-13	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL]	IL	D	S000423	2	Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Federal Aviation Administration shall transmit to the Congress by a specified date a timetable for immediate and long-term actions to meet its own standards regarding air traffic controller staffing and air traffic control operations at O'Hare International Airport (Chicago, Illinois).	2021-06-10T21:50:44Z
100-sres-495	100	sres	495	A resolution commending Yakutat Elementary School for excellence in education.	Education	1988-10-12	1988-10-12	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK]	AK	R	S000888	0	Commends Yakutat Elementary School, in Alaska, for its achievement and congratulates the school and its principal, parents, and children.	2021-06-10T21:50:43Z
100-sres-496	100	sres	496	A resolution to authorize the printing of the environmental speeches of Senator Robert Stafford as a Senate Document.	Congress	1988-10-12	1988-10-12	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS]	KS	R	D000401	0	Provides for the printing of the environmental speeches of Senator Robert Stafford as a Senate document.	2021-06-10T21:50:44Z
100-sres-493	100	sres	493	A resolution to amend Senate Resolution 28 to implement closed caption broadcasting for hearing-impaired individuals of floor proceedings of the Senate.	Congress	1988-10-11	1988-10-11	Referred to the Committee on Rules.	Senate	Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS]	KS	R	D000401	7	Amends Senate Resolution 28, 99th Congress, to require closed caption broadcasting of Senate floor proceedings for hearing-impaired individuals.	2025-01-14T17:21:40Z
100-sres-494	100	sres	494	A resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of Springfield Terminal Railway Co. v. United Transportation Union and National Mediation Board.	Congress	1988-10-11	1988-10-11	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV]	WV	D	B001210	1	Directs the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senator Kerry and members of his staff in the case of Springfield Terminal Railway Co. v. United Transportation Union and National Mediation Board in connection with subpoenas served upon them, or upon third parties, in order to assert all privileges to which they may be entitled.	2021-06-10T21:50:43Z
100-sres-491	100	sres	491	A resolution to express the sense of the Senate that the President establish a bicontinental dialogue on the implications of the integration of the economies of the European Communities.	Foreign Trade and International Finance	1988-10-07	1988-10-07	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE]	DE	R	R000460	1	Urges the next administration to establish a bicontinental dialogue that includes representatives of the Administration, Congress, the private sector, and their European Communities counterparts to discuss the implications of the integration of the European Communities for U.S. trade and investment. Sets forth what the United States should seek in such dialogue.	2021-06-10T21:50:42Z
100-sres-492	100	sres	492	A resolution to express concern about the Soviet Bloc Governments.	Foreign Trade and International Finance	1988-10-07	1988-10-13	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.	Senate	Sen. Symms, Steven D. [R-ID]	ID	R	S001138	9	Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President should: (1) instruct the Secretaries of State, Treasury, Defense, and Commerce to consult with allied governments on the impact on Western security of various types of credit flows and debt reschedulings to the Soviet Union, Warsaw Pact countries, Cuba, Vietnam, Libya, and Nicaragua; and (2) call for a multilateral initiative to end untied, general purpose lending to such countries.	2025-01-14T19:00:46Z
100-sres-487	100	sres	487	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to limiting the sale of arms to nations in the Mideast.	International Affairs	1988-10-05	1988-10-19	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA]	PA	R	S000709	3	Urges the President to negotiate with other nations to limit arms sales to nations in the Mideast.	2025-01-14T19:00:46Z
100-sres-488	100	sres	488	Fair Employment Practices Resolution	Congress	1988-10-05	1988-10-05	Referred to the Committee on Rules.	Senate	Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ]	AZ	R	M000303	0	Fair Employment Practices Resolution - Requires that personnel actions affecting employment positions in the Senate be made free from discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including marital and parental status), handicap, or age. Provides that interpretations under such requirement shall reflect the principles of current law as generally applicable to employment. Provides that such requirement does not prohibit the taking into consideration of: (1) the domicile of an individual with respect to a position under the clerk-hire allowance; or (2) the political affiliation of an individual with respect to a position under the clerk-hire allowance or a position on a committee staff. Sets forth a three-step procedure for consideration of alleged violations under this Act: (1) counseling and mediation; (2) formal complaint, hearing, and review by the Office of Fair Employment Practices; and (3) final review by the Review Panel. Establishes the Office of Fair Employment Practices. Sets forth the membership of the Review Panel. Provides for resolution by written agreement if, after a formal complaint is filed, the parties resolve the issues. Makes such agreements effective if approved by the Office or the Panel, whichever has the matter under review. Sets forth remedies which the Office or Panel may order. Provides for reimbursement of costs of attending hearings for individuals with respect to whom a hearing is held and who reside outside the District of Columbia. Sets forth a prohibition of intimidation. Provides for closed hearings and confidentiality. Makes the procedures and remedies under this resolution exclusive, except to the extent that specified Senate rules provide for additional procedures and remedies.	2025-08-28T20:08:35Z
100-sres-489	100	sres	489	a resolution to direct the Senate Legal Counsel to represent an employee of the Senate in the case of United States v. Harold Freidman, et al.	Congress	1988-10-05	1988-10-05	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV]	WV	D	B001210	1	Directs the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Mary Robertson, Chief Clerk of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, in the case of United States v. Harold Friedman, et al. Authorizes the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, acting jointly, to provide records of the Subcommittee's investigation, if in their judgment circumstances so warrant.	2021-06-10T21:50:42Z
100-sres-490	100	sres	490	A resolution to direct the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senator Stevens in the case of Hunter, et al. v. Kalamarides, et al.	Congress	1988-10-05	1988-10-05	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV]	WV	D	B001210	1	Directs the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senator Stevens in the case of Hunter, et al. v. Kalamarides, et al.	2021-06-10T21:50:42Z
100-sres-484	100	sres	484	A resolution to ensure corn gluten exports to the European Community.	Foreign Trade and International Finance	1988-10-03	1988-10-03	Referred to the Committee on Finance.	Senate	Sen. Karnes, David K. [R-NE]	NE	R	K000011	1	Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the President should oppose any restrictions on European Community imports of nongrain feed ingredients, including corn gluten feed, and should support the current duty-free binding on such products; (2) the President should oppose any European Community proposals which would violate the intent of the existing duty-free binding in the General Agreements on Tariffs and Trade for corn gluten feed and corn byproducts; and (3) if unilateral action is taken by the European Community to inhibit the importation of corn gluten, the United States should restrict imports from the Community of at least the aggregate value of the reduced U.S. export products.	2025-01-03T20:55:56Z
100-sres-485	100	sres	485	A resolution commending Robert C. Byrd for his exemplary service to the United States Senate, the Congress, and the people of the United States.	Congress	1988-10-03	1988-10-03	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS]	KS	R	D000401	98	Commends the Honorable Robert C. Byrd, Majority Leader of the Senate, for his dedication to the ideals of representative democracy and for his outstanding service to the United States.	2021-06-10T21:50:41Z
100-sres-486	100	sres	486	A resolution to congratulate the crew of the space shuttle Discovery on the successful completion of its mission.	Science, Technology, Communications	1988-10-03	1988-10-03	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC]	SC	D	H000725	6	Congratulates the men, women, and families of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, its contractors, the members of a specified National Research Council panel, and the crew of the Discovery for their efforts in support of the space program.	2021-06-10T21:50:41Z
100-sres-481	100	sres	481	A resolution relative to the launch of the Discovery.	Science, Technology, Communications	1988-09-28	1988-09-28	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS]	KS	R	D000401	5	Congratulates the men and women of the U.S. space program and offers best wishes and God-speed to the crew of the Discovery.	2021-06-10T21:50:40Z
100-sres-482	100	sres	482	A resolution authorizing the printing of certain documents.	Congress	1988-09-28	1988-09-28	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC]	NC	R	H000463	1	Authorizes the printing as a Senate document during the bicentennial year 1989 the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen and the Bill of Rights, with accompanying historical notes. Requires, in addition to the usual number of copies, the printing of: (1) bound volumes suitable for presentation to the President of the French Republic, the President of the Senate of France, and the President of the National Assembly of France; and (2) extra copies for the Committee on Foreign Relations.	2021-06-10T21:50:40Z
100-sres-483	100	sres	483	A resolution to authorize production of documents by the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations in the case of Tarlow v. Doubleday and Company.	Congress	1988-09-28	1988-09-28	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV]	WV	D	B001210	1	Authorizes the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations to provide to the Drug Enforcement Administration transcripts of the Subcommittee's closed hearings on January 12 and 13, 1977, for disclosure by the Drug Enforcement Administration to the parties in Tarlow v. Doubleday and Company, in accordance with protective procedures.	2021-06-10T21:50:40Z
100-sres-477	100	sres	477	A resolution expressing the Sense of the Senate that National Economic Commission meetings be open, that no increases in taxes be legislated, and that Social Security benefits, including COLAs, be preserved.	Economics and Public Finance	1988-09-22	1988-09-22	Referred to the Committee on Finance.	Senate	Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE]	DE	R	R000460	1	Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) meetings of the National Economic Commission be open and associated records and minutes be publicly available; (2) no tax increases be legislated; and (3) the presently guaranteed level of Social Security benefits, including cost-of-living adjustments, be preserved.	2025-01-03T20:55:56Z
100-sres-478	100	sres	478	A resolution expressing the Sense of the Senate that National Economic Commission meetings be open and that Social Security benefits be preserved.	Economics and Public Finance	1988-09-22	1988-09-22	Referred to the Committee on Finance.	Senate	Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE]	DE	R	R000460	1	Expresses the sense of the Senate favoring: (1) open meetings of the National Economic Commission and public availability of associated records and minutes; and (2) preservation of the presently guaranteed level of Social Security benefits, including cost of living adjustments.	2025-01-03T20:55:56Z
100-sres-479	100	sres	479	An original resolution to amend rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate to authorize the Committee on Rules and Administration to direct Senate committees to report two year authorizing resolutions and to permit the Committee on Rules and Administration to report one authorization resolution containing more than one committee authorization resolution.	Congress	1988-09-22	1988-09-30	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY]	KY	D	F000268	0	Amends rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate to authorize the Committee on Rules and Administration to: (1) direct each committee to report an authorization resolution for a two-year budget period beginning on March 1 of the first session of a Congress; and (2) report one authorization resolution containing more than one committee authorization resolution for a one-year or two-year budget period.	2025-01-14T17:21:40Z
100-sres-480	100	sres	480	An original resolution to carry the impeachment proceedings against Judge Alcee L. Hastings over to the 101st Congress.	Crime and Law Enforcement	1988-09-22	1988-09-30	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY]	KY	D	F000268	0	Provides for impeachment proceedings against Judge Alcee L. Hastings to carry over to the 101st Congress. Directs the Committee on Rules and Administration, during the week of January 23, 1989, to conduct a hearing on: (1) the appropriate use of an evidentiary committee; and (2) any other matter which may assist the Senate in a fair trial of the pending impeachment. Requires a report to the Senate on or about February 1, 1989. Requires counsel to the parties to the impeachment to be prepared by March 1, 1989, or as soon thereafter as the Senate determines testimony should be heard, to present their evidence in the forum to be designated by the Senate. Requests the counsel to the parties to work together to stipulate evidentiary matters that are not in dispute and to jointly report by February 20, 1989, on such stipulations. Directs the Senate Legal Counsel to work with counsel to the parties to assist in amicably resolving issues that relate to stipulations about evidence and other matters concerning preparation for trial.	2025-01-14T17:21:40Z
100-sres-475	100	sres	475	A resolution urging the Polish Government to recognize the independent trade union Solidarity as a legal entity.	International Affairs	1988-09-20	1988-10-07	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT]	CT	D	D000388	3	Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Polish Government should: (1) recognize the contribution to the economic and social reconstruction of the country to be made by Poles acting through independent, voluntary organizations; and (2) confer legal and independent status upon the trade union Solidarity.	2025-01-14T19:00:46Z
100-sres-476	100	sres	476	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding United States policy in bringing about national reconciliation and self-determination in Angola and Namibia.	International Affairs	1988-09-20	1988-09-20	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.	Senate	Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ]	AZ	D	D000185	15	Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the United States should welcome an independent Namibia and ensure that the United Nations supervised transitional process assures national reconciliation and self-determination through fair and free elections and the formation of a multiparty, nonracial democracy; (2) U.S. mediators should seek the negotiation of a verifiable withdrawal of all Cuban and Soviet-bloc forces from Angola; (3) the withdrawal of all foreign forces from Angola and the implementation of the U.N.-sponsored process of independence in Namibia must be synchronized with national reconciliation and free and fair elections in Angola; (4) the presence of Soviet-bloc and Cuban military personnel and the buildup of Soviet weaponry by the Popular Movement of the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) in Angola pose a threat to peace; (5) the United States shall not cease assistance to the National Union for the Total Independence of Angola (UNITA) as long as the MPLA continues to receive foreign military assistance and until the President has certified to the Congress that all Cuban forces have been withdrawn from Angola, such forces have not been redeployed elsewhere for a later invasion of Angola, and UNITA and the MPLA have agreed to form a government of national reconciliation and to set a date for holding elections; and (6) the United States should encourage a cease-fire between Cuban and MPLA forces, respectively, and UNITA and promote direct talks between such parties to achieve national reconciliation and the settlement of the Angolan civil war. Directs appropriate Senate committees to: (1) determine what legislative actions may be necessary to promote the establishment of a multiparty, nonracial democracy in Namibia; (2) consider humanitarian assistance to help Angola reconstruct its economy and otherwise recover from the injuries of the civil war; and (3) make recommendations to the President with respect to establishing diplomatic relations with a freely elected government in Luanda and formulate plans…	2025-01-14T19:00:46Z
100-sres-474	100	sres	474	A resolution in support of the President's policy regarding Soviet ABM Treaty violations.	International Affairs	1988-09-16	1988-09-16	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 81-0. Record Vote No: 331.	Senate	Sen. Wallop, Malcolm [R-WY]	WY	R	W000092	18	Supports the continuation of settled national policy that unequivocal violations of the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty by the Soviet Union, such as the radar at Krasnoyarsk, must be corrected before the conclusion of any future agreement on strategic arms. Urges the President to work with the Congress to develop appropriate response options to such violations.	2021-06-10T22:31:26Z
100-sres-473	100	sres	473	An original resolution to provide additional funding for the Select Committee on Indian Affairs Special Committee on Investigations.	Congress	1988-09-15	1988-10-19	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI]	HI	D	I000025	0	Amends Senate Resolution 381, 100th Congress, to increase the authorized expenditures of the Select Committee on Indian Affairs.	2025-06-20T19:33:16Z
100-sres-471	100	sres	471	A resolution authorizing the printing of a history of the Environment and Public Works Committee as a Senate document.	Congress	1988-09-14	1988-09-14	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Burdick, Quentin N. [D-ND]	ND	D	B001077	1	Provides for the printing of a history of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works as a Senate document. Authorizes additional printing for the use of the Committee.	2021-06-10T21:50:35Z
100-sres-472	100	sres	472	A resolution authorizing the printing of background information relating to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.	Congress	1988-09-14	1988-09-23	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA]	LA	D	J000189	1	Authorizes the printing as a Senate document of background information relating to the history of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources in connection with its 172d anniversary and in observance of the Bicentennial of the United States Senate. Authorizes the printing of additional copies of such document.	2025-01-14T17:21:40Z
100-sres-470	100	sres	470	A resolution relating to Great Lakes medical waste.	Environmental Protection	1988-09-13	1988-09-13	Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.	Senate	Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI]	MI	D	R000249	6	Expresses the sense of the Senate that the conferees on legislation dealing with the medical waste issue should include protections for the Great Lakes States and that the Congress should complete action on legislation to control medical waste this calendar year.	2025-01-14T17:12:38Z
100-sres-469	100	sres	469	A resolution to authorize representation of Senator Jeff Bingaman and present and former members of his staff, and testimony and document production in, In the Matter of the Applications of the City of El Paso, etc.	Congress	1988-09-09	1988-09-09	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV]	WV	D	B001210	1	Directs the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senator Jeff Bingaman, and present and former Senate employees who have served on his staff, in the case of In the Matter of the Applications of the City of El Paso, etc. Authorizes the Senator and the staff to testify and produce documents in such case, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted.	2021-06-10T21:50:35Z
100-sres-467	100	sres	467	A resolution to express the deep regret of the Senate regarding the deaths of Ambassador Arnold Lewis Raphel and General Herbert Marion Wassom.	International Affairs	1988-09-08	1988-09-08	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV]	WV	D	B001210	5	Expresses the condolences of the Senate on the deaths of Ambassador Arnold Lewis Raphel and Brigadier General Herbert Marion Wassom.	2021-06-10T21:50:34Z
100-sres-468	100	sres	468	A resolution to express the deep regret of the Senate of the United States over the death of President Mohammad Zia ul-Haq of Pakistan.	International Affairs	1988-09-08	1988-09-09	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 85-0. Record Vote No: 325.	Senate	Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV]	WV	D	B001210	13	Expresses regret over the death of President Zia of Pakistan. Reaffirms the Senate's bipartisan commitment to the security and independence of Pakistan. Welcomes the commitment of the Government of Pakistan under the leadership of President Ghulam Ishaq Khan to follow the constitutional process, to proceed with scheduled elections, and to continue Pakistan's support for the Afghan refugees and the Afghan Resistance.	2021-06-10T22:32:07Z
100-sres-463	100	sres	463	A resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that Federal laws regarding the taxation of State and local government bonds should not be changed in order to increase revenue.	Taxation	1988-08-11	1988-08-11	Referred to the Committee on Finance.	Senate	Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE]	DE	R	R000460	4	Expresses the sense of the Senate that Federal law governing the taxation of State and local government bonds should not be changed in order to increase Federal revenues.	2025-01-03T20:55:56Z
100-sres-464	100	sres	464	A resolution to express the opposition of the Senate to the mass killings, mass arrests, and denial of human rights in the Socialist Republic of Burma.	International Affairs	1988-08-11	1988-08-11	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY]	NY	D	M001054	29	Recognizes the violence and denial of human rights in the Socialist Republic of Burma. Condemns killings and mass arrests by the Burmese army. Calls for a return to democracy. Calls upon the President and U.S. officials to raise the issues of human rights and national reconciliation in their meetings with Burmese officials.	2025-01-14T19:00:46Z
100-sres-465	100	sres	465	A resolution concerning the return of Senator Joe Biden.	Congress	1988-08-11	1988-09-07	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE]	DE	R	R000460	98	Declares that, on the return of Joseph Biden to the Senate after a six-month absence to recuperate from surgery, the Members of the Senate extend their warmest welcome and personal happiness as well as their best wishes for his continued good health.	2021-06-10T21:50:34Z
100-sres-466	100	sres	466	A resolution amending Senate Resolution 30 of the One Hundredth Congress.	Congress	1988-08-11	1988-08-11	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV]	WV	D	B001210	1	Amends Senate Resolution 30, 100th Congress, to redesignate the Senate Observer Group as the Senate Arms Control Observer Group. Increases the number of Senators authorized to be appointed to such Group and increases authorized staff.	2021-06-10T21:50:34Z
100-sres-458	100	sres	458	An original resolution managing the expenditure of funds for Senate official mail during fiscal year 1989.	Congress	1988-08-10	1988-09-09	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY]	KY	D	F000268	0	Prohibits Senate offices from incurring official mail costs for FY 1989 in excess of the amounts allocated to such offices in accordance with this resolution. Requires the Committee on Rules and Administration to determine such costs. Urges the House of Representatives to make similar expenditure limitations. Directs the Committee to prescribe: (1) a recordkeeping system to ensure that allocated amounts are not exceeded; and (2) a procedure to transfer portions of an allocation from one Senate office to another.	2025-01-14T17:21:40Z
100-sres-459	100	sres	459	An original resolution to provide for the transfer of archival quality video recordings of Senate proceedings to the Librarian of Congress and the Archivist of the United States and to clarify procedures for providing copies to Senators.	Government Operations and Politics	1988-08-10	1988-09-14	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY]	KY	D	F000268	0	Amends Senate Resolution 28, 99th Congress, to revise procedures with respect to the availability of audio and video tape recordings of Senate proceedings. Repeals the requirement that a fee be paid for such recordings. Changes from 90 days to 30 session days the length of time the Sergeant at Arms must retain such recordings before transmitting them to the Secretary of the Senate. Authorizes the Secretary to obtain and transmit to the Librarian of Congress and the Archivist of the United States archival quality video recordings of Senate proceedings.	2025-01-14T17:21:40Z
100-sres-460	100	sres	460	A resolution in support of a peaceful, negotiated settlement to the Cyprus dispute.	International Affairs	1988-08-10	1988-08-10	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.	Senate	Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI]	RI	D	P000193	2	Commends President Vassiliou of Cyprus and Turkish Cypriot leader Denktash for agreeing to meet to resolve the Cyprus issue. Congratulates United Nations Secretary General Javier Perez de Cuellar for arranging the meeting and expresses support for continued U.N. mediation in Cyprus.	2025-01-14T19:00:46Z
100-sres-461	100	sres	461	A resolution condemning Romania for its human rights abuses, particularly its plan to raze agricultural villages in traditionally Hungarian areas.	International Affairs	1988-08-10	1988-08-11	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 93-0. Record Vote No: 309.	Senate	Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ]	NJ	D	L000123	26	Condemns the Romanian Government's systematic violation of human rights of its citizens. Protests the planned program of destruction of traditional settlements in violation of human rights, minority cultural rights, and property rights. Urges reforms by the Romanian Government to comply with international agreements. Urges continued presidential and Secretary of State action to bring about reforms. Urges the President to make clear to the Romanian Government that restoration of Most Favored Nation status or other favorable trading privileges to Romania should not be considered until a thorough human rights reform is implemented, including substantial improvement in the right of emigration, the rights of national minorities, and freedom of religion.	2021-06-10T22:31:55Z
100-sres-462	100	sres	462	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate concerning the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games.	International Affairs	1988-08-10	1988-08-10	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Bond, Christopher S. [R-MO]	MO	R	B000611	15	Pays tribute to the friendship between the Republic of Korea and the United States. Supports the choice of Seoul as the host city for the 1988 Summer Olympic Games and commends the Seoul Olympic Organizing Committee for its work. Urges the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to participate in the Games as an important gesture in the reduction of tensions in northeast Asia.	2021-06-10T21:50:32Z
100-sres-456	100	sres	456	A resolution to provide for issuance of a summons and for related procedures concerning the articles of impeachment against Alcee Hastings.	Crime and Law Enforcement	1988-08-09	1988-08-09	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV]	WV	D	B001210	1	Requires the issuance of a summons to Alcee L. Hastings, Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, commanding him to answer to articles of impeachment no later than September 8, 1988. Sets forth related Senate procedure with respect to such summons.	2021-06-10T21:50:30Z
100-sres-457	100	sres	457	A resolution to direct the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senator Kerry in the case of Beauchamp v. Kerry (Mass. Sup. Ct.).	Congress	1988-08-09	1988-08-09	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV]	WV	D	B001210	1	Directs the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senator Kerry in the case of Beauchamp v. Kerry.	2021-06-10T21:50:30Z
100-sres-455	100	sres	455	A resolution condemning Romania for its human rights abuses, particularly its plan to raze agricultural villages in traditionally Hungarian areas.	International Affairs	1988-08-05	1988-08-05	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.	Senate	Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ]	NJ	D	L000123	25	Condemns the Romanian Government's systematic violation of human rights of its citizens. Protests the planned program of destruction of traditional settlements in violation of human rights, minority cultural rights, and property rights. Urges reforms by the Romanian Government to comply with international agreements. Urges continued presidential and Secretary of State action to bring about reforms. Urges the President to make clear to the Romanian Government that restoration of Most Favored Nation status or other favorable trading privileges to Romania will not be considered until a thorough human rights reform is implemented, including substantial improvement in the right of emigration, the rights of national minorities, and freedom of religion.	2025-01-14T19:00:46Z
100-sres-454	100	sres	454	A resolution increasing the limitation on expenditures by the Committee on Environment and Public Works for the procurement of consultants with funds transferred from administrative expenses at no additional increase to authorized budget.	Congress	1988-07-29	1988-09-23	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Burdick, Quentin N. [D-ND]	ND	D	B001077	1	Amends Senate Resolution 381, 100th Congress, to increase the limitation on expenditures by the Committee on Environment and Public Works for the procurement of consultants with funds transferred from those authorized for administrative expenses.	2025-01-14T17:21:40Z
100-sres-453	100	sres	453	A resolution to authorize the use by the Senate of the terrace and grounds on the West Front of the Capitol.	Government Operations and Politics	1988-07-28	1988-07-28	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV]	WV	D	B001210	0	Authorizes the Senate to use the terrace and grounds on the West Front of the Capitol to commemorate the 100th Congress.	2021-06-10T21:50:29Z
100-sres-452	100	sres	452	To stop the growth of insolvent thrift institutions.	Finance and Financial Sector	1988-07-14	1988-07-14	Referred to the Committee on Banking.	Senate	Sen. Proxmire, William [D-WI]	WI	D	P000553	0	Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Federal Home Loan Bank Board should adopt and enforce a program for stopping the growth of deposits and other secured borrowing at insolvent savings and loan associations insured by the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation.	2025-01-14T18:20:21Z
100-sres-450	100	sres	450	A resolution to acknowledge the service provided to consumers by the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners.	Energy	1988-07-07	1988-07-07	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Burdick, Quentin N. [D-ND]	ND	D	B001077	0	Declares that the Senate recognizes the contributions of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners and congratulates it on its first 100 years of service.	2021-06-10T21:50:28Z
100-sres-451	100	sres	451	A resolution authorizing use of the Hart Building atrium for a concert by the Congressional Chorus.	Government Operations and Politics	1988-07-07	1988-07-07	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV]	WV	D	R000361	0	Authorizes the use of the atrium of the Senate Hart Office Building on July 12, 1988, for a concert of American music by the Congressional Chorus.	2021-06-10T21:50:28Z
100-sres-447	100	sres	447	A resolution commending J. Lewey Caraway on the occasion of his retirement.	Congress	1988-06-29	1988-06-29	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR]	AR	D	B001057	30	Expresses the Senate's appreciation and gratitude to J. Lewey Caraway on his retirement as the Superintendent, Senate Office Buildings, for his service to his country and to the U.S. Senate.	2021-06-10T21:50:27Z
100-sres-448	100	sres	448	A resolution to honor the Most Reverend Francis T. Hurley, Archbishop of Anchorage, for his contributions to the City of Anchorage, the State of Alaska, and his fellow man and to recognize him for being named as Alaska's first recipient of the Torch of Liberty Award.	Arts, Culture, Religion	1988-06-29	1988-06-29	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK]	AK	R	S000888	1	Declares that the Senate honors and recognizes the Most Reverend Francis T. Hurley, Archbishop of Anchorage, Alaska, for his achievements and dedication and commitment to the people of Alaska and the world.	2021-06-10T21:50:27Z
100-sres-449	100	sres	449	A resolution to authorize testimony of a former Senate employee and representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of United States v. Burnley, et al.	Congress	1988-06-29	1988-06-29	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV]	WV	D	B001210	1	Authorizes Robert Hudson, a former Senate employee, to testify in the case of United States v. Burnley, et al., except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted. Directs the Senate Legal Counsel to represent the employee in such case.	2021-06-10T21:50:28Z
100-sres-446	100	sres	446	A resolution relative to the death of the Honorable John James Duncan, of Tennessee.	Congress	1988-06-23	1988-06-27	Message on Senate action sent to the House.	Senate	Sen. Sasser, Jim [D-TN]	TN	D	S000068	1	Expresses the condolences of the Senate on the death of John James Duncan, a Representative from Tennessee.	2021-06-10T21:50:26Z
100-sres-444	100	sres	444	A resolution to express the sense of the Senate on the Internal Revenue Service tax offset program.	Taxation	1988-06-21	1988-06-21	Referred to the Committee on Finance.	Senate	Sen. Quayle, Dan [R-IN]	IN	R	Q000007	7	Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Internal Revenue Service tax offset program should be: (1) reauthorized as soon as possible; and (2) permanently authorized.	2025-01-03T20:55:44Z
100-sres-445	100	sres	445	A bill expressing the sense of the Senate in honoring the Cable Television Industry on the occasion of its 40th anniversary.	Government Operations and Politics	1988-06-21	1988-06-21	Referred to the Committee on Commerce.	Senate	Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA]	PA	R	H000456	1	Expresses the sense of the Senate that the cable television industry be honored on its 40th anniversary and recognized for its continuing dedication to improving the quality of communication services in the United States.	2025-01-14T18:51:33Z
100-sres-443	100	sres	443	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the seven major industrial nations of the world must take immediate action to protect the Earth's stratospheric ozone layer.	Environmental Protection	1988-06-16	1988-06-16	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT]	MT	D	B000243	14	Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President should call upon the leaders of the seven major industrial nations at the June Summit to take steps to protect the Earth's stratospheric ozone layer by agreeing to: (1) deposit, by October 1, 1988, all instruments of ratification, acceptance, and approval of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer; (2) call for a meeting of the parties to the Protocol as soon as possible to consider the latest scientific evidence and the necessity for further measures; (3) identify and eliminate, within one year, institutional and legal barriers to encourage recycling and conservation to the maximum extent feasible of specified ozone-depleting substances; and (4) implement, within one year, such recycling and conservation domestically.	2021-06-10T21:50:26Z
100-sres-442	100	sres	442	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President should convene an International Conference on Combatting Illegal Drug Production, Trafficking, and Use in the Western Hemisphere.	International Affairs	1988-06-14	1988-06-23	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 94-0. Record Vote No: 199.	Senate	Sen. Trible, Paul S., Jr. [R-VA]	VA	R	T000367	16	Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President should convene an International Conference on Combatting Illegal Drug Production, Trafficking, and Use in the Western Hemisphere. Specifies that such conference should involve the heads of state and highest-ranking law enforcement officers from governments in the Western Hemisphere and focus on cooperative efforts to combat the drug trade, including efforts to fight drug-related corruption, combat money laundering, and extradite drug traffickers.	2025-01-14T19:00:46Z
100-sres-441	100	sres	441	A resolution to express the sense of the Senate on the need to commend Clifford Hugh Frame for his leadership and achievement in the operation of the Cyprus Anvil Mine.	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1988-06-10	1988-06-20	Referred to Subcommittee on Mineral Resources and Development.	Senate	Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK]	AK	R	S000888	1	Commends Clifford Hugh Frame for his leadership and achievement in the operation of the Cyprus Anvil Mine, Canada.	2025-04-23T11:41:33Z
100-sres-440	100	sres	440	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President should continue pursuing the removal of foreign military forces from Angola and should assist the achievement of national reconciliation and early independence in Namibia.	International Affairs	1988-06-09	1988-06-09	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.	Senate	Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD]	SD	R	P000513	0	Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President should: (1) continue to pursue multilateral initiatives aimed at removing all foreign troops and military advisors from Angola; and (2) assist the achievement of national reconciliation and independence in Namibia by urging all parties expected to take part in elections to meet and approve a Constitution which embodies a Bill of Rights and guarantees democratic principles in a multiparty system.	2025-01-14T19:00:46Z
100-sres-438	100	sres	438	A resolution extending the support of the Senate and the people of the United States to President Jose Napoleon Duarte and his family.	International Affairs	1988-06-08	1988-06-10	Senate agreed to companion measure H.CON.RES. 312 in lieu of this measure by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV]	WV	D	B001210	12	Extends the best wishes of the Senate to President Jose Napoleon Duarte of El Salvador and his family.	2021-06-10T21:50:24Z
100-sres-439	100	sres	439	A resolution to congratulate the participants on the first Friendship Flight between Nome, Alaska and Provideniya, Siberia, U.S.S.R. and to encourage further cultural ties between Americans and their Soviet neighbors.	International Affairs	1988-06-08	1988-06-08	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK]	AK	R	M001085	1	Congratulates the participants in the first Friendship Flight between Nome, Alaska, and Provideniya, Siberia, U.S.S.R. Encourages further peaceful exchanges between the peoples of the United States and the Soviet Union.	2021-06-10T21:50:24Z
100-sres-436	100	sres	436	A resolution relating to the visit of Pakistan's President Mohammad Zia-Ul-Haq to the United States.	International Affairs	1988-05-27	1988-05-27	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.	Senate	Sen. Humphrey, Gordon J. [R-NH]	NH	R	H000951	0	Affirms the Senate's support for the security and independence of Pakistan. Welcomes Pakistan's President Mohammad Zia ul-Haq on his visit to the United States.	2025-01-14T19:00:46Z
100-sres-437	100	sres	437	A resolution authorizing the printing of the Standing Rules of the Senate as a Senate document.	Congress	1988-05-27	1988-05-27	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV]	WV	D	B001210	0	Authorizes additional printing of the Standing Rules of the Senate as a Senate document for the use of the Committee on Rules and Administration.	2021-06-10T21:50:23Z
100-sres-435	100	sres	435	A resolution to commemorate the 90th birthday of Norman Vincent Peale.	Arts, Culture, Religion	1988-05-25	1988-05-27	Star Print ordered S.Res. 435.	Senate	Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS]	KS	R	D000401	3	Extends the Senate's congratulations to Reverend Norman Vincent Peale on reaching his 90th year with vigor and in good health. Conveys the Senate's best wishes for many more years to Reverend Peale and his wife and children.	2021-06-10T21:50:22Z
100-sres-433	100	sres	433	A resolution to designate the period commencing on August 7, 1988, and ending August 14, 1988, as "Canoe World Sprints Week".	Commemorations	1988-05-24	1988-05-24	Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.	Senate	Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI]	HI	D	I000025	27	Designates the period commencing August 7 and ending August 14, 1988, as Canoe World Sprints Week.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
100-sres-434	100	sres	434	A resolution to direct the Senate Legal Counsel to appear as amicus curiae in the name of the Senate in United States of America v. John M. Mistretta.	Congress	1988-05-24	1988-05-24	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV]	WV	D	B001210	1	Directs the Senate Legal Counsel to appear as amicus curiae in the name of the Senate in United States of America v. John M. Mistretta in support of the constitutionality of the Sentencing Reform Act of 1984.	2021-06-10T21:50:22Z
100-sres-432	100	sres	432	A resolution to honor Eugene O'Neill for his priceless contribution to the canon of American literature in this the hundredth anniversary year of his birth.	Commemorations	1988-05-20	1988-07-26	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY]	NY	D	M001054	50	Declares that the Senate recognizes Eugene O'Neill for his contributions to the canon of American drama in the 100th anniversary year of his birth.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
100-sres-431	100	sres	431	An original resolution to amend Senate Resolution 28 (99th Congress), relating to television and radio coverage of the Senate, to clarify the prohibition on the use of tape duplications of radio or television coverage of Senate proceedings.	Congress	1988-05-19	1988-06-07	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY]	KY	D	F000268	0	Amends Senate Resolution 28, 99th Congress, to revise the prohibition on the use of tape duplications of radio or television coverage of Senate proceedings for political campaign purposes. Requires persons or organizations, other than public or commercial news organizations, who are furnished such tapes to agree in writing that such tapes will not be used for political campaign purposes.	2025-01-14T17:21:40Z
100-sres-430	100	sres	430	A resolution to order the printing of 300 additional copies of the Senate Document entitled "The Older Americans Act Amendments of 1987: A Summary of Provisions."	Congress	1988-05-18	1988-06-23	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Melcher, John [D-MT]	MT	D	M000635	0	Authorizes additional printing of Senate Document 100-68, 100th Congress, 1st Session, entitled "The Older Americans Act Amendments of 1987: A Summary of Provisions" for the use of the Special Committee on Aging.	2025-01-14T17:21:40Z
100-sres-429	100	sres	429	A resolution declaring the Senate's abiding respect for William F. Buckley's life of unequaled service and his death of unexampled fortitude.	Arts, Culture, Religion	1988-05-13	1988-05-13	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY]	NY	D	M001054	10	Declares the Senate's abiding respect for William Buckley's life of unequaled service and his death of unexampled fortitude.	2021-06-10T21:50:19Z
100-sres-428	100	sres	428	A resolution to express appreciation and gratitude to Irving Berlin.	Arts, Culture, Religion	1988-05-11	1988-05-11	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Metzenbaum, Howard M. [D-OH]	OH	D	M000678	0	Expresses the Senate's appreciation to Irving Berlin for his contributions to our Nation through his songs.	2021-06-10T21:50:19Z
100-sres-426	100	sres	426	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the seven major industrial nations of the world must take immediate action to protect the earth's stratospheric ozone layer.	Environmental Protection	1988-05-10	1988-05-10	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.	Senate	Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT]	MT	D	B000243	17	Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President should call upon the leaders of the major industrial nations at the June summit to act to protect the earth's stratospheric ozone layer by agreeing to: (1) deposit, by October 1, 1988, all instruments of ratification, acceptance, and approval of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer; (2) immediately call for a meeting of the parties to the Protocol to consider the necessity for further measures; and (3) implement, within one year, domestic prohibitions on all non-essential uses of ozone depleting substances specified in the Protocol.	2025-01-14T19:00:46Z
100-sres-427	100	sres	427	A resolution to direct the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Members of the Committee on the Judiciary in Monte Lee V. Joseph R. Biden, Jr., et al.	Congress	1988-05-10	1988-05-10	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS]	KS	R	D000401	1	Directs the Senate Legal Counsel to represent the Members of the Committee on the Judiciary in the case of Monte Lee v. Joseph R. Biden, Jr., et al.	2021-06-10T21:50:19Z
100-sres-425	100	sres	425	Jacob K. Javits Senate Fellowship Program Resolution	Education	1988-04-29	1988-06-23	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV]	WV	D	B001210	2	Jacob K. Javits Senate Fellowship Program Resolution - Establishes a Jacob K. Javits Senate Fellowship Program to encourage increased participation by outstanding students in a public service career. Directs the Jacob K. Javits Foundation, Incorporated, New York, New York, in consultation with the Secretary of the Senate (the Secretary), to select Senate Fellowship participants. Requires each participant to complete a program of graduate study in accordance with criteria agreed upon by the Foundation. Provides for a Senate component of the Fellowship Program. Authorizes the Secretary to appoint and fix the compensation of each eligible participant selected, for a period of employment which may not exceed one year. States that such compensation shall not supplement stipends received from the Secretary of Education under the Fellowship Program. Limits to ten the number of fellowship participants so employed for any fiscal year. Directs the Secretary, after consulting the Majority and Minority Leaders, to place eligible participants in positions in the Senate that are, within practicable considerations, supportive of their academic programs. Makes funds available to the Secretary available for five years, to be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate. Limits such funds for each of the first five years of the program. Terminates the program five years after the effective date of this resolution. Directs the Secretary, three months prior to such expiration, to report a program evaluation and recommendations to the Majority Leader and the Senate.	2025-08-28T20:06:59Z
100-sres-422	100	sres	422	A resolution to express appreciation and gratitude to Claudia Taylor "Lady Bird" Johnson.	Government Operations and Politics	1988-04-28	1988-04-28	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX]	TX	D	B000401	98	Expresses appreciation and gratitude to Claudia Taylor "Lady Bird" Johnson for her years of service to our Nation.	2021-06-10T21:50:17Z
100-sres-423	100	sres	423	A resolution to direct the Senate Legal Counsel to represent a Senate employee in the case of Korb v. Lehman, et al. (E.D. Va.)	Congress	1988-04-28	1988-04-28	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV]	WV	D	B001210	1	Directs the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Carl M. Smith, Minority Staff Director of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, in the case of Korb v. Lehman, et al.	2021-06-10T21:50:18Z
100-sres-424	100	sres	424	A resolution to direct the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senate employees and authorize testimony and production of documents in the case of Adamson v. Radosevic, et al.	Congress	1988-04-28	1988-04-28	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV]	WV	D	B001210	0	Directs the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Walt Riker, Mike Pettit, and any other current or former Senate employees in the case of Adamson v. Radosevic, et al. Authorizes such employees to testify and produce documents in such case to the extent that such testimony and documents are determined to be both relevant and not privileged.	2021-06-10T21:50:18Z
100-sres-420	100	sres	420	A resolution commending G. Russell Walker on the occasion of his retirement.	Congress	1988-04-26	1988-04-26	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV]	WV	D	B001210	3	Expresses the Senate's appreciation and gratitude to G. Russell Walker on the occasion of his retirement from the position of Editor in Chief of the Congressional Record of the U.S. Senate.	2021-06-10T21:50:17Z

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