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101-sres-353 101 sres 353 A resolution to commend the exemplary leadership of the Minority Leader. Congress 1990-10-28 1990-10-28 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] ME D M000811 0 Thanks the Honorable Robert Dole, Minority Leader, for his exemplary leadership during the second session of the 101st Congress. 2021-07-01T15:02:43Z  
101-sres-354 101 sres 354 A resolution to commend the exemplary leadership of the Majority Leader. Congress 1990-10-28 1990-10-28 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 George J. Mitchell, Majority Leader, for his exemplary leadership during the second session of the 101st Congress. 2021-07-01T15:02:43Z  
101-sres-355 101 sres 355 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 deliberation of the Senate. Congress 1990-10-28 1990-10-28 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 Dan Quayle, 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 101st Congress. 2021-07-01T15:02:44Z  
101-sres-356 101 sres 356 A resolution tendering the thanks of the Senate to the President pro tempore for the couteous, dignified, and impartial manner in which he has presided over the deliberations of the Senate. Congress 1990-10-28 1990-10-28 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] ME D M000811 0 Thanks the Honorable Robert C. Byrd, President pro tempore, for the manner in which he presided over the Senate during the second session of the 101st Congress. 2021-07-01T15:02:44Z  
101-sres-357 101 sres 357 A resolution authorizing the President of the Senate, the President of the Senate pro tempore, and the Majority and Minority Leaders to make certain appointments after the sine die adjournment of the present session. Congress 1990-10-28 1990-10-28 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] ME D M000811 0 Authorizes the President of the Senate, the President of the Senate pro tempore, the Majority Leader of the Senate, and the Minority Leader of the Senate to make appointments to commissions, committees, boards, conferences, or interparliamentary conferences authorized by law, by concurrent action of the two Houses, or by order of the Senate, during the adjournment sine die of the present Congress. 2021-07-01T15:02:44Z  
101-sres-358 101 sres 358 A resolution extending the provisions of Senate Resolution 105 of the 101st Congress, the Senate Arms Control Observer Group Resolution. Congress 1990-10-28 1990-10-28 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] ME D M000811 1 Amends Senate Resolution 105, 101st Congress (reconstituting and reauthorizing the Senate Arms Control Observer Group) to extend the Group through the 102d Congress. 2021-07-01T15:02:45Z  
101-sres-348 101 sres 348 A resolution to establish the sense of Congress regarding petroleum prices and to request that the President develop a plan to prevent the prices of petroleum and petroleum products from rising beyond levels reflecting actual supply and demand and for other purposes. Energy 1990-10-27 1990-10-27 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Over, Under the Rule. Senate Sen. Sanford, Terry [D-NC] NC D S000055 0 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should develop a petroleum product price plan which includes: (1) steps to prevent prices from rising beyond actual supply and demand levels; (2) ceiling prices based upon acquisition and production costs as well as reasonable profit margins; (3) measures to discourage speculative spot market price variations; (4) civil remedies and penalties for exceeding the established ceiling prices; and (5) use of the sums collected through civil remedies to reduce the Federal deficit. Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Senate should enact legislation to implement such a plan if the President has not developed one by a specified deadline. 2021-07-01T15:02:42Z  
101-sres-349 101 sres 349 A resolution expressing the gratitude of the Senate for the service of Douglas B. Hester Congress 1990-10-27 1990-10-27 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] ME D M000811 0 Extends the appreciation and gratitude of the Senate to Douglas B. Hester, the Legislative Counsel of the Senate, for his long and faithful service. 2021-07-01T15:02:42Z  
101-sres-350 101 sres 350 A resolution to support improvements to the Federal statistical database. Government Operations and Politics 1990-10-27 1990-10-27 Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. Senate Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] NY D M001054 1 Expresses the Senate's support for: (1) an efficient, up-to-date Federal statistical system with the ability to provide reliable data on pertinent topics and to effectively set priorities to best use its resources; (2) adequate funding and qualified personnel for the Federal statistical agencies and offices; and (3) efforts to improve economic statistics so that both government and business users can make sound business and economic policy decisions. Expresses the Senate's belief that: (1) a sound statistical system is essential to the U.S. effort to compete in international markets; and (2) a sustained effort is necessary to bring the Federal statistical database up to the necessary level of performance. 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z  
101-sres-351 101 sres 351 A resolution extending the provisions of Senate Resolution 106 of the 101st Congress (agreed to April 13, 1989). Congress 1990-10-27 1990-10-27 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] ME D M000811 1 Amends Senate Resolution 106, 101st Congress (establishing the Senate Central American Negotiations Observer Group), to extend the Group through the 102d Congress. 2021-07-01T15:02:43Z  
101-sres-352 101 sres 352 A resolution to extend the authorization of the Commission on the Bicentennial of the United States Senate through the 102nd Congress. Congress 1990-10-27 1990-10-27 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] ME D M000811 1 Amends Senate Resolution 144, 101st Congress (establishing a Commission on the Bicentennial of the United States Senate), to extend the Commission through the 102d Congress. 2021-07-01T15:02:43Z  
101-sres-345 101 sres 345 An original resolution expressing the gratitude of the United States Senate for the service of Hugh C. Evans, Deputy Legislative Counsel of the United States Senate, and commending the said Hugh C. Evans for the superlative quality of his service. Congress 1990-10-26 1990-10-26 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Nunn, Sam [D-GA] GA D N000171 0 Expresses the gratitude of the Senate to Hugh C. Evans for his 36 years of faithful and exemplary service as a counsel in the Office of the Legislative Counsel (including more than 11 years as Deputy Legislative Counsel). 2021-07-01T15:02:41Z  
101-sres-346 101 sres 346 A resolution to authorize production of records by the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations. Congress 1990-10-26 1990-10-26 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] ME D M000811 1 Authorizes the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs to provide to the Office of the Auditor General of the State of California records of the Subcommittee's investigation of fraud allegations and other wrongdoing in Federal student loan programs. 2021-07-01T15:02:41Z  
101-sres-347 101 sres 347 A resolution to amend Senate Resolution 248 to clarify the authorization to pay the expenses of the Campaign Finance Reform Panel. Congress 1990-10-26 1990-10-26 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] ME D M000811 1 Amends a certain Senate Resolution to authorize the payment of expenses incurred by the Campaign Finance Reform Panel for official reception, representation, and administrative functions. 2021-07-01T15:02:42Z  
101-sres-343 101 sres 343 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the 50th Anniversary of the Alaska Highway in 1992, entitled "Rendezvous 92". Transportation and Public Works 1990-10-25 1990-10-25 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 53 Recognizes the important part the Alaska Highway played in the defense of our Nation and the settling of Alaska and the ever-important role it will inevitably play in our future. States that this highway should be maintained in a condition that encourages people throughout the Nation to travel it. 2021-07-01T15:02:41Z  
101-sres-344 101 sres 344 A resolution to direct the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senator Alan Cranston and Senator Pete Wilson in the case of Carnessale v. Cranston and Wilson. Congress 1990-10-25 1990-10-25 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] ME D M000811 1 Directs the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senators Cranston and Wilson in the case of Carnessale v. Cranston and Wilson. 2021-07-01T15:02:41Z  
101-sres-341 101 sres 341 A resolution to authorize representation by Senate Legal Counsel and testimony and document production by Senate employee in Springfield Terminal Railway Co. v. United Transportation Union, No. 88-0117 P. Congress 1990-10-23 1990-10-23 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] ME D M000811 1 Directs the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Dale Gerry and the office of Senator William S. Cohen in connection with the case of Springfield Terminal Railway Co. v. United Transportation Union. Authorizes Dale Gerry to testify and produce records relevant to the case. 2021-07-01T15:02:40Z  
101-sres-342 101 sres 342 A resolution to change the fast track procedure applicable to an implementing bill for the Uruguay Round. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1990-10-23 1990-10-23 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Over, Under the Rule. Senate Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC] SC D H000725 35 Declares that the fast track procedure under the Trade Act of 1974 shall not apply to the Senate's consideration of an implementing bill for the Uruguay Round on the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade. 2021-07-01T15:02:40Z  
101-sres-340 101 sres 340 A resolution to express the sense of the Senate that any proposal to increase the Federal-aid highway program's minimum allocation percentage from 85 percent to 95 percent should be addressed as part of the legislative process to reauthorize surface transportation programs in 1991. Transportation and Public Works 1990-10-15 1990-10-15 Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. Burdick, Quentin N. [D-ND] ND D B001077 32 Expresses the sense of the Senate that any proposal to increase the Federal-aid highway program's minimum allocation percentage from 85 to 95 percent should be addressed as part of the legislative process to reauthorize surface transportation programs in 1991. 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z  
101-sres-338 101 sres 338 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Department of Commerce should utilize the statistical correction methodology to achieve a fair and accurate 1990 Census. Government Operations and Politics 1990-10-11 1990-10-11 Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. Senate Sen. Sasser, Jim [D-TN] TN D S000068 25 Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Department of Commerce, in considering the population discrepancies in the 1990 census, should utilize the statistical correction methodology to achieve a fair and accurate census. States that the Secretary of Commerce should release adjusted data by April 1, 1991, to avoid undue complications in various jurisdictions with respect to formulating redistricting plans. 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z  
101-sres-339 101 sres 339 A resolution to authorize testimony and the production of documents by Senate employees at an unemployment compensation hearing. Congress 1990-10-11 1990-10-11 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] ME D M000811 1 Authorizes Kathleen M. Ramsey, Mary Harris, and any other Senate employee whose testimony may be necessary to testify and produce documents at unemployment compensation proceedings concerning Felix Lockett, pending before the District of Columbia Department of Employment Services. 2021-07-01T15:02:40Z  
101-sres-335 101 sres 335 A resolution to establish the Senate Bipartisan Consultative Group to encourage and facilitate consultation by the President with the Senate regarding Operation Desert Shield and the Persian Gulf crisis. International Affairs 1990-10-10 1990-10-10 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] MA D K000105 0 Establishes the Senate Bipartisan Consultative Group (comprised of Senate Majority and Minority Leaders, the chairmen and ranking members of specified committees, and other Members designated by such Leaders) to facilitate deliberations by the Senate and Executive-Legislative consultations on decisions regarding Operation Desert Shield and the Persian Gulf crisis, particularly any decision to use force against Iraq or Iraqi-controlled Kuwait. Calls for the President to meet with such Group weekly regarding: (1) the status of U.S. armed forces deployed in or around the Arabian Peninsula; and (2) the development of U.S. objectives in bringing an end to the Persian Gulf crisis. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
101-sres-336 101 sres 336 A resolution commending the Government of Argentina for its contributions to international efforts to restore peace in the Persian Gulf. International Affairs 1990-10-10 1990-10-10 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT] CT D D000388 1 Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the Government of Argentina should be congratulated for its contribution to the international effort to halt Iraqi aggression, enforce economic sanctions, and restore peace to the Persian Gulf region; and (2) President Menem of Argentina should be commended for taking the initiative to demonstrate support in Latin America for such effort. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
101-sres-337 101 sres 337 A resolution to express the sense of the Senate to encourage the purchase of recycled paper and paper products to the greatest extent practicable. Congress 1990-10-10 1990-10-10 Submitted in the Senate. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 958. By unanimous consent. Senate Sen. Boschwitz, Rudy [R-MN] MN R B000647 8 Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Secretary of the Senate and the Architect of the Capitol shall take necessary action to assure that recycled paper and paper products are used to the greatest extent practicable in the Senate operations, unless they: (1) are not available; (2) are available only at an unreasonable price; or (3) fail to meet end-use performance requirements. Requires the Joint Committee on Printing to examine the role of the Public Printer and to urge, in providing printing and other services to the Senate, the Government Printing Office to use recycled paper and paper products to the greatest extent practicable. Requires the Secretary of the Senate to report on the implementation of this resolution in the Senate. 2021-07-01T15:02:40Z  
101-sres-334 101 sres 334 An original resolution reaffirming United States policy regarding the independence of the Baltic States. International Affairs 1990-10-05 1990-10-10 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. Senate Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] RI D P000193 0 Urges the President to ensure that the U.S. ratification of the Treaty on the Final Settlement With Respect to Germany and the affirmation of the borders of a unified Germany which the treaty entails are not construed to imply any compromise of the U.S. determination not to recognize the forceful incorporation of the Baltic States by the Soviet Union. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
101-sres-333 101 sres 333 A resolution to authorize certain appointments. Congress 1990-10-03 1990-10-03 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] ME D M000811 1 Authorizes the President of the Senate, the President of the Senate pro tempore, the Majority Leader of the Senate, and the Minority Leader of the Senate to make appointments to commissions, committees, boards, conferences, or interparliamentary conferences authorized by law, by concurrent action of the two Houses, or by order of the Senate, during the adjournment sine die of the present Congress. 2021-07-01T15:02:38Z  
101-sres-331 101 sres 331 A resolution to congratulate Senator Hugh Scott on his 90th birthday. Congress 1990-10-02 1990-10-02 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 3 Extends the best wishes of the Senate to Senator Hugh Scott on his 90th birthday, November 11, 1990. 2021-07-01T15:02:37Z  
101-sres-332 101 sres 332 A resolution to refer S. 1301, entitled "For the relief of Hoar Construction, Inc., of Birmingham, Alabama, to settle certain claims filed against the Small Business Administration" to the Chief Judge of the United States Claims Court for a report thereon. Private Legislation 1990-10-02 1990-10-25 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL] AL D H000445 0 Refers S. 1301, a bill for the relief of a certain construction company, to the chief judge of the United States Claims Court. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
101-sres-330 101 sres 330 A resolution to authorize the Senate Legal Counsel to appear in the name of the Select Committee on Ethics. Congress 1990-09-28 1990-09-28 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] ME D M000811 0 Authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to appear as amicus curiae, intervenor, applicant, or respondent in the name of the Select Committee on Ethics in any legal action or proceeding in support of its access to evidence obtained in the course of law enforcement investigations by the executive branch or the States that the Committee determines is necessary for its current proceedings. 2021-07-01T15:02:37Z  
101-sres-329 101 sres 329 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the effect of a sequestration order on conservation reserve contracts. Agriculture and Food 1990-09-27 1990-09-27 Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. Senate Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD] SD D D000064 2 Expresses the sense of the Senate that any sequestration order issued under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act) should not affect any conservation reserve contract under the Food Security Act of 1985. 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z  
101-sres-328 101 sres 328 A resolution commending Jonathan R. Steinberg for his faithful and outstanding service to the United States Senate and the Nation. Congress 1990-09-26 1990-09-26 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA] CA D C000877 11 Commends Jonathan R. Steinberg for his faithful and outstanding service to the Senate and the Nation. 2021-07-01T15:02:36Z  
101-sres-327 101 sres 327 A resolution to recognize and commend the establishment of the Eisenhower Center for the Conservation of Human Resources at Columbia University. Education 1990-09-25 1990-10-01 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] NY D M001054 2 Expresses the support of the Senate for the newly rechristened Eisenhower Center for the Conservation of Human Resources at Columbia University in New York, New York. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
101-sres-326 101 sres 326 A resolution to designate the week of October 8, 1990, through October 12, 1990, as "Youth Space Education Week". Education 1990-09-20 1990-09-20 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 52 Designates October 8 through 12, 1990, as Youth Space Education Week. 2021-07-01T15:02:35Z  
101-sres-325 101 sres 325 A resolution to recognize and commend the establishment of the Eisenhower Center for the Conservation of Human Resources at Columbia University. Education 1990-09-19 1990-09-19 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] NY D M001054 2 Expresses the support of the Senate for the newly rechristened Eisenhower Center for the Conservation of Human Resources at Columbia University in New York, New York. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
101-sres-324 101 sres 324 A resolution congratulating President Vassiliou, the government, and the people of Cyprus on the thirtieth anniversary of independence. International Affairs 1990-09-14 1990-10-04 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] RI D P000193 0 Congratulates Cyprus on the 30th anniversary of its independence. Expresses the sense of the Senate that the United States should continue its support of the United Nations Secretary General in his efforts to resolve the Cyprus problem. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
101-sres-321 101 sres 321 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate concerning American policy toward Cambodia. International Affairs 1990-08-04 1990-08-04 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA] CA D C000877 6 Expresses the sense of the Senate that the administration's policy revisions toward Cambodia must be accompanied by the following actions if a peaceful settlement to the Cambodian crisis is to be reached: (1) initiating a direct dialogue with the government in Phnom Penh to facilitate a negotiated settlement; (2) pressing China to cease weapons and financial support to the Khmer Rouge; (3) concentrating diplomatic efforts on achieving free and fair elections; and (4) lifting the trade embargo against Cambodia. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
101-sres-322 101 sres 322 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding controls by certain European countries on chemicals that are used in the processing of illegal drugs. International Affairs 1990-08-04 1990-08-04 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Bryan, Richard H. [D-NV] NV D B000993 0 Urges: (1) the European Community's Council of Ministers issue a directive to impose controls as strict as those in U.S. law on precursor and essential chemicals used in the production of clandestinely produced drugs; and (2) England, Finland, France, Holland, Italy, Spain, and West Germany to work with the Drug Enforcement Administration and the International Narcotics Control Board to enact laws as strong as the U.S. chemical diversion laws. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
101-sres-323 101 sres 323 A resolution to authorize printing of exhibition posters. Congress 1990-08-04 1990-08-04 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] ME D M000811 0 Authorizes, for the use of the Senate, the printing of 1,000 sets of posters prepared by the United States Senate Commission on Art for the exhibition, "A Necessary Fence." 2021-07-01T15:02:34Z  
101-sres-319 101 sres 319 A resolution to express the sense of the Senate that the Willamette Meteorite should be returned to the State of Oregon. Science, Technology, Communications 1990-08-03 1990-08-03 Referred to the Committee on Rules. Senate Sen. Packwood, Bob [R-OR] OR R P000009 0 Expresses the Senate's support of the Help End Willamette Meteorite Absence Committee's efforts to have the Willamette Meteorite returned for display to its place of discovery in Oregon. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
101-sres-320 101 sres 320 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding controls by certain European countries on chemicals that are used in the processing of illegal drugs. International Affairs 1990-08-03 1990-08-03 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Bryan, Richard H. [D-NV] NV D B000993 8 Urges: (1) the European Community's Council of Ministers issue a directive to impose controls as strict as those in U.S. law on precursor and essential chemicals used in the production of clandestinely produced drugs; and (2) England, Finland, France, Holland, Italy, Spain, and West Germany to work with the Drug Enforcement Administration and the International Narcotics Control Board to enact laws as strong as the U.S. chemical diversion laws. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
101-sres-318 101 sres 318 A resolution to condemn Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. International Affairs 1990-08-02 1990-08-02 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 97-0. Record Vote No: 211. Senate Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] RI D P000193 33 Commends the President for his initial actions with respect to Iraq. Urges the President to seek the full and unconditional withdrawal of Iraqi forces from Kuwait and to impose: (1) against Iraq unilateral sanctions applicable to countries which engage in a consistent pattern of human rights violations; and (2) a sustained freeze of Iraqi assets and a ban on U.S. exports to Iraq. Urges the President to achieve collective international sanctions against Iraq, to include: (1) a cessation of all arms shipments and military technology to Iraq; (2) a cessation of trade with Iraq and a worldwide freeze on Iraqi and Kuwaiti assets; (3) a suspension of all economic development activities within Iraq; (4) the imposition of a full economic blockade under the United Nations Charter; and (5) additional multilateral actions involving air, sea, or land forces as necessary to maintain or restore international peace or security. 2021-07-01T15:50:26Z  
101-sres-316 101 sres 316 A resolution concerning the Interparliamentary Conference on the Global Environment. International Affairs 1990-07-31 1990-07-31 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Gore, Albert, Jr. [D-TN] TN D G000321 6 Expresses the sense of the Senate that the United States should seek international cooperation on the issues identified at the Interparliamentary Conference on the Global Environment, including: (1) limiting the emissions of greenhouse gases; (2) providing economic assistance to developing countries for environmental protection efforts; (3) developing environmental protection technologies; (4) strengthening the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer; (5) initiating a convention for global forest protection and strengthening the Tropical Forestry Action Plan; (6) establishing a convention on protection of biological diversity; (7) increasing investments in, and commitments to, international family planning; (8) controlling source pollution; (9) recognizing the environmental impacts of trade and development assistance and mitigating adverse impacts; and (10) focusing on environmental protection issues in assistance programs. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
101-sres-317 101 sres 317 A resolution to commend Mr. Erich Bloch for his dedicated service as Director of the National Science Foundation. Science, Technology, Communications 1990-07-31 1990-08-02 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] MA D K000105 13 Commends Erich Bloch for his leadership of the National Science Foundation and expresses the gratitude of the Senate for his years of public service. 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
101-sres-314 101 sres 314 A resolution to direct the Senate Legal Counsel to represent the Offices of Senators Nunn and Fowler in civil actions. Congress 1990-07-27 1990-07-27 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] ME D M000811 0 Directs the Senate Legal Counsel to represent the Offices of Senator Sam Nunn and Senator Wyche Fowler in the cases of Michael A. Nelson v. Senator Sam Nunn's Office and Michael A. Nelson v. Senator Wyche Fowler's Office. 2021-07-01T15:02:31Z  
101-sres-315 101 sres 315 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President should exercise certain emergency authorities to provide for relief, rehabilitation, and rebuilding of affected areas of the Philippines from damage due to the recent earthquake. International Affairs 1990-07-27 1990-07-27 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI] HI D A000069 1 Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President should exercise certain authorities with respect to emergency and disaster assistance to transfer funds to provide earthquake damage relief to the Philippines. 2021-07-01T15:02:31Z  
101-sres-313 101 sres 313 A resolution relating to Vladimir Tsivkin. International Affairs 1990-07-26 1990-08-04 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ] NJ D L000123 16 Declares that: (1) the Soviet Union's refusal to permit Vladimir Tsivkin to emigrate violates its international obligations and is not in keeping with its recent practice of permitting Soviet Jews to emigrate; and (2) Tsivkin should be granted permission to emigrate. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
101-sres-312 101 sres 312 A resolution to express the sense of the Senate regarding the need to develop a zebra mussel research and control program through the Great Lakes Fishery Commission. Environmental Protection 1990-07-23 1990-10-04 Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] NY D M001054 27 Declares that it is the sense of the Senate that: (1) the unchecked zebra mussel may devastate Great Lakes fisheries; and (2) the President should direct the Secretary of State to negotiate with Canada to establish a program of zebra mussel research and control through the Great Lakes Fishery Commission, to be coordinated with other research and control in and outside the Great Lakes Basin. 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z  
101-sres-311 101 sres 311 An original resolution concerning the Select Committee on Ethics investigation of Senator David F. Durenberger. Congress 1990-07-20 1990-07-25 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 96-0. Record Vote No: 175. Senate Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL] AL D H000445 0 Declares that Senator David F. Durenberger's conduct was clearly and unequivocally unethical and therefore he is: (1) denounced by the United States Senate; (2) referred to the Republican Party Conference for attention; (3) directed to reimburse a specified sum plus interest to the Senate; and (4) required to pay to charities with which he has no affiliation a specified sum (less State and Federal taxes previously paid on that amount), including excessive honoraria improperly retained during 1985 and 1986. Requires such payments to be made at regular intervals over the balance of his United States Senate term. 2025-01-14T17:14:00Z  
101-sres-310 101 sres 310 A resolution stating that the Senate urges the President to instruct the Attorney General to appoint an independent counsel to investigate the involvement of Government officials in the savings and loan scandal. Crime and Law Enforcement 1990-07-19 1990-07-19 Referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD] SD R P000513 0 Urges the President to instruct the Attorney General to appoint an independent counsel to investigate the involvement of Government officials in the savings and loan scandal. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
101-sres-309 101 sres 309 A resolution to amend Senate Resolution 66, relating to committee funding, to clarify the spending authority of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Congress 1990-07-17 1990-07-17 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK] AK R M001085 0 Amends S. Res. 66 (Omnibus Committee Funding Resolution for 1989 and 1990) with respect to the spending authority of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 2021-07-01T15:02:28Z  
101-sres-308 101 sres 308 An original resolution to provide budget allocations for fiscal year 1991 to the Senate Committee on Appropriations under section 302(a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974. Economics and Public Finance 1990-07-12 1990-07-12 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Sasser, Jim [D-TN] TN D S000068 0 Set forth, for purposes of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, the budget allocations for the Senate Committee on Appropriations for FY 1991 until a concurrent resolution on the budget for such fiscal year is agreed to by the Senate and House of Representatives. Provides that if the Bipartisan Executive-Congressional Economic Summit reaches an agreement on appropriate levels of budget totals different from those contained in this Act, its levels shall supersede. 2025-01-14T18:22:18Z  
101-sres-304 101 sres 304 An original resolution relating to the purchase of calendars. Congress 1990-06-27 1990-07-10 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY] KY D F000268 0 Authorizes the Committee on Rules and Administration to expend a specified amount for the purchase of 1991 "We The People" calendars. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
101-sres-305 101 sres 305 An original resolution managing the expenditure of funds for Senate official mail. Congress 1990-06-27 1990-06-27 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 662. Senate Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY] KY D F000268 0 Limits the amounts that may be incurred by a Senate office for official mail costs (OMCs) for non-election fiscal years and election fiscal years to the amounts allocated by the Committee on Rules and Administration. Requires the Committee to determine: (1) the amount appropriated for OMCs of the Senate for each fiscal year; (2) the amount necessary for OMCs of Senate offices other than Senators for each fiscal year; (3) the amount necessary to be reserved for contingencies; (4) for each non-election fiscal year, the amount for Senators to send one postal patron mailing per Senator; (5) for each election fiscal year, the amounts necessary for OMCs of Senators-elect, newly elected Senators, and Senators whose service will end on January 3 of such fiscal year; and (6) for all other Senators in an election year, the amounts for one postal patron mailing per Senator. Directs the Committee to make allocations to: (1) each Senate office (other than a Senator-elect) for each fiscal year; and (2) each Senator-elect, newly elected Senator, Senator whose service will end on January 3 of an election fiscal year, and all other Senators for each fiscal year according to a specified formula based on the number of addresses in the State represented by the Senator. Provides that a Senator elected from a State with one at-large Representative in the House shall be allocated from the contingency fund additional funds equivalent to the cost of a one State-wide postal patron mailing. Sets limitations on the distribution of amounts reserved for contingencies. Provides for the distribution of contingency funds remaining unused at the end of a fiscal year in accordance with the regular OMC allocation formula, or retention of such balances in the contingency fund. Requires the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate to send: (1) to each Senator an itemized statement of the cost of postage and paper and of the other operating expenses incurred as a result of mass mailings processed during each calendar quarter, including the t… 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
101-sres-306 101 sres 306 An original resolution to amend the Standing Rules of the Senate for the use of the recording studio and mass mailings with respect to uncontested elections. Congress 1990-06-27 1990-06-27 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 663. Senate Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY] KY D F000268 0 Amends rule XL of the Standing Rules of the Senate to exempt candidates in uncontested Senate elections from the 60-day pre-election moratorium on use of the frank for mass mailings and use of the Senate or House radio and television studios. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
101-sres-307 101 sres 307 A resolution to direct the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senator Conrad Burns in the case of Fulop v. Burns. Congress 1990-06-27 1990-06-27 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] ME D M000811 1 Directs the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senator Conrad Burns in the case of Fulop v. Burns. 2021-07-01T15:02:28Z  
101-sres-302 101 sres 302 A resolution relating to Asylum Rights for Refugees from Vietnam. International Affairs 1990-06-21 1990-06-21 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Wilson, Pete [R-CA] CA R W000607 0 Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the United States oppose any qualifications or limitations proposed by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations on first asylum rights to political refugees from Vietnam; (2) the President initiate efforts to designate a temporary holding center for Vietnamese refugees unwilling to return to Vietnam; and (3) the President secure agreement of international parties that occupants of the holding center will not have to return to Vietnam until Vietnamese political conditions improve to the extent that they will not be persecuted or they voluntarily go back to their homeland. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
101-sres-303 101 sres 303 A resolution relating to the Washington National Cathedral. Arts, Culture, Religion 1990-06-21 1990-06-21 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Danforth, John C. [R-MO] MO R D000030 0 Expresses the highest esteem of the Senate for the Washington National Cathedral and sincere appreciation for the efforts of the National Cathedral Association, other organizations, and individuals, whose vision and labor have resulted in its construction. 2021-07-01T15:02:27Z  
101-sres-301 101 sres 301 A resolution condemning the violence in Romania. International Affairs 1990-06-20 1990-06-20 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ] AZ D D000185 0 Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the U.S. Government and the governments of other democratic nations should condemn the use of violence to suppress public demonstration in Romania; (2) the President should urge the Romanian Government to take specified steps with respect to opening a dialogue with, and ceasing threats against, opposition parties and independent groups; and (3) the U.S. Government should postpone aid (except humanitarian aid) to, and negotiations of any trade or commercial agreement with, Romania until the Romanian Government moves toward establishing a democratic system of government and takes specified steps with respect to such parties and groups. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
101-sres-300 101 sres 300 A resolution to authorize absence of Senator John D. Rockefeller. Congress 1990-06-14 1990-06-14 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] ME D M000811 1 Authorizes Senator John D. Rockefeller IV to attend a deposition and trial in the case of John D. Rockefeller IV v. CNA Insurance Companies and Continental Casualty Company. 2021-07-01T15:02:26Z  
101-sres-298 101 sres 298 A resolution to express the sense of the Senate that efforts to investigate and prosecute financial institution crimes should be fully funded. Finance and Financial Sector 1990-06-08 1990-06-08 Referred to the Committee on Banking. Senate Sen. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO] CO D W000647 12 Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President should: (1) ensure that the full amount is authorized under the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 for FY 1991 and 1992 for the investigation and prosecution of financial institution crimes; and (2) allocate additional resources as necessary to ensure that criminal activity connected with losses to Federal deposit insurance funds is investigated and prosecuted to the fullest extent practicable. 2025-01-14T18:20:21Z  
101-sres-299 101 sres 299 A resolution to express the gratitude and admiration of the Senate to Eunice Kennedy Shriver for her contribution and achievement as Founder and Chairman of special Olympics International. Sports and Recreation 1990-06-08 1990-06-08 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] ME D M000811 3 Expresses the admiration, support, and gratitude of the Senate to Eunice Kennedy Shriver for her dedicated efforts as a pioneer leader of sport, and for her vision in blazing a trail of dignity, hope and respect, for persons with mental disabilities throughout America and the world. 2021-07-01T15:02:25Z  
101-sres-295 101 sres 295 A resolution relative to flood protection in the Trinity River Basin, Texas. Water Resources Development 1990-06-07 1990-06-07 Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX] TX D B000401 0 Directs the Secretary of the Army to conduct basinwide examinations and surveys for flood protection, environmental enhancement, and related purposes for the Trinity River Basin, Texas, with specific attention to those areas suffering losses in the floods of 1990. 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z  
101-sres-296 101 sres 296 A resolution to express the sense of the Senate the support of Taiwan's membership in the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1990-06-07 1990-06-07 Referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE] DE R R000460 65 Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the accession of Taiwan to the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) is in the best interest of the United States and of the world trading system and should be achieved prior to the end of the Uruguay Round; and (2) the United States should take the necessary steps to assure such country's membership in the GATT. 2025-01-03T20:55:56Z  
101-sres-297 101 sres 297 A resolution to direct the Senate Legal Counsel to appear as amicus curiae in the name of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Governmental Affairs in In The Matter of Provident Life and Accident Insurance Company. Congress 1990-06-07 1990-06-07 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] ME D M000811 1 Directs the Senate Legal Counsel to appear as amicus curiae in the name of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Governmental Affairs in the matter of Provident Life and Accident Insurance Company. 2021-07-01T15:02:25Z  
101-sres-294 101 sres 294 A resolution to authorize payment of a claim settlement on behalf of a former Congressional employee in the case of Ronald V. Dellums, et al. v. James M. Powell, et al. Private Legislation 1990-06-06 1990-06-06 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY] KY D F000268 1 Authorizes the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration to pay a specified sum from its contingent fund in total satisfaction of all remaining claims against a named individual. 2021-07-01T15:02:24Z  
101-sres-293 101 sres 293 A resolution concerning Polish debt reduction. International Affairs 1990-06-05 1990-07-30 Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] IL D S000423 1 Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President, through the Secretary of the Treasury, should: (1) enter into discussions with the G-7 governments to seek innovative approaches to reduce Poland's debt as quickly as possible; and (2) take steps to explore options to reduce Polish debt if other nations join in this step. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
101-sres-291 101 sres 291 A resolution to direct the Senate Legal Counsel to represent a Congressional Research Service legislative attorney in James B. Smith, et al. v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue, No. 3778-89 (T.C.). Congress 1990-05-25 1990-05-25 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] ME D M000811 1 Directs the Senate Legal Counsel to represent John R. Luckey, a Congressional Research Service legislative attorney at the Library of Congress, in the case of James B. Smith, et al. v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue. 2021-07-01T15:02:22Z  
101-sres-292 101 sres 292 A resolution to direct the Senate Legal Counsel to provide representation in the case of State of Connecticut v. Patricia L. Nuelsen, and in related cases, and to authorize testimony and the production of documents. Congress 1990-05-25 1990-05-25 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] ME D M000811 1 Authorizes Stanley Israelite, Lise Heintz, and Edward Mann to testify and provide documents in the case of State of Connecticut v. Patricia L. Nuelsen and the Senate Legal Counsel to represent any Member or employee of the Senate in such case. 2021-07-01T15:02:22Z  
101-sres-290 101 sres 290 A resolution commending Judge William Constangy. Law 1990-05-24 1990-05-24 Referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] NC R H000463 1 Commends Judge William Constangy, a State district court judge in Charlotte, North Carolina, for his courage in practicing the traditions of America's moral and religious heritage. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
101-sres-289 101 sres 289 A resolution to direct the Senate Legal Counsel to appear as amicus curiae in the name of the Senate in United States ex rel. Rudd, et al. v. General Contractors, Inc., et al. Congress 1990-05-21 1990-05-21 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] ME D M000811 1 Directs the Senate Legal Counsel to appear as amicus curiae in the name of the Senate in the case of United States ex rel. Rudd, et al. v. General Contractors, Inc., et al. to defend the constitutionality of the qui tam provisions of the False Claims Act. 2021-07-01T15:02:22Z  
101-sres-288 101 sres 288 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the reopening of universities in the West Bank and Gaza without delay. International Affairs 1990-05-18 1990-05-18 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Kassebaum, Nancy Landon [R-KS] KS R K000017 9 Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the Government of Israel should reopen universities in the West Bank and Gaza; and (2) these institutions should remain open, not be closed for political purposes, and be respected as centers of education. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
101-sres-287 101 sres 287 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to the possibility of Organization of African Unity mediation in the Ethiopian civil war. International Affairs 1990-05-17 1990-05-17 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 8 Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Organization of African Unity should: (1) promote solutions to regional African problems; and (2) seek an immediate cessation of hostilities in Ethiopia in order to allow famine relief efforts to proceed and to build a foundation for the settlement of the civil war. 2021-07-01T15:02:22Z  
101-sres-285 101 sres 285 A resolution making appointments to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, the Committee on Governmental Affairs, and the Committee on Veterans Affairs. Congress 1990-05-16 1990-05-16 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] ME D M000811 0 Appoints Senator Akaka to serve as a member on the Senate Committees on Energy and Natural Resources, on Governmental Affairs, and on Veterans' Affairs for the 101st Congress. 2021-07-01T15:02:21Z  
101-sres-286 101 sres 286 A resolution making additional majority appointments to the Committee on Environment and Public Works, the Committee on Finance, and the Committee on Labor and Human Resouces. Congress 1990-05-16 1990-05-16 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] ME D M000811 0 Appoints Senator Metzenbaum to the Committee on Environment and Public Works, Senator Breaux to the Committee on Finance, and Senator Bingaman to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Amends rule XXV of the Standing Rules of the Senate to: (1) authorize a Senator to serve on the Committee on Labor and Human Resources, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources; and (2) authorize a Senator appointed to the Committee on Environment and Public Works on May 16, 1990, to serve on the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. 2021-07-01T15:02:21Z  
101-sres-284 101 sres 284 A resolution welcoming the President of Tunisia on his first State visit to the United States. International Affairs 1990-05-15 1990-05-15 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Boschwitz, Rudy [R-MN] MN R B000647 0 Extends greetings to President Zine el Abidine Ben Ali of Tunisia on his first State visit to the United States. 2021-07-01T15:02:21Z  
101-sres-283 101 sres 283 A resolution to designate the center table of the Senators' Dining Room in the United States Capitol as the "Spark M. Matsunaga Table". Congress 1990-05-11 1990-05-11 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] ME D M000811 1 Designates the center table in the Senators' Dining Room as the Spark M. Matsunaga Table in commemoration of his extraordinary efforts, uncommon kindness, and generosity. 2021-07-01T15:02:21Z  
101-sres-282 101 sres 282 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding United States military assistance for the Republic of Liberia and human rights abuses in Liberia. International Affairs 1990-05-10 1990-05-10 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] MA D K000105 4 Condemns the recent violence against unarmed civilians in Nimba County, Liberia. Calls upon all parties to the conflict to comply with provisions of the Geneva Convention which establish the right of noncombatants to humane treatment. Urges the President to: (1) convey to the Government of Liberia U.S. concerns about human rights abuses in Liberia since 1980; (2) urge such Government to quickly resolve the conflict in a manner which permits Liberian refugees to return to their homes; (3) support efforts to meet humanitarian needs of such refugees in neighboring countries; (4) bar U.S. military advisors from accompanying Liberian troops in fighting the insurgency in Nimba County; and (5) consider recent events in such County in making the assessment to human rights required under the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1990. Sets forth conditions for resumption of military assistance to Liberia in the event that the suspension of foreign assistance is no longer required under provisions restricting assistance to countries in default on foreign assistance loans. Calls on the Liberian Government to honor its commitment to hold scheduled elections in 1991 and to ensure a free and fair election process. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
101-sres-281 101 sres 281 A resolution to direct the Senate Legal Counsel to appear as amicus curiae in the name of the Select Committee on Ethics in In re American Continental Corporation/Lincoln Savings and Loan Securities Litigation. Congress 1990-05-09 1990-05-09 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] ME D M000811 1 Directs the Senate Legal Counsel to appear as amicus curiae in the name of the Select Committee on Ethics in In re American Continental Corporation/Lincoln Savings and Loan Securities Litigation, in support of the interest of the Senate in preserving the confidentiality of preliminary inquiries of such committee. 2021-07-01T15:02:20Z  
101-sres-279 101 sres 279 A resolution to direct the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senator Edward M. Kennedy in the case of Anderson v. Kennedy. Congress 1990-05-04 1990-05-04 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] ME D M000811 1 Directs the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senator Edward M. Kennedy in the case of Anderson v. Kennedy. 2021-07-01T15:02:20Z  
101-sres-280 101 sres 280 A resolution concerning the Latvian decision to seek independence. International Affairs 1990-05-04 1990-05-04 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ] AZ D D000185 1 Expresses the sense of the Senate that the U.S. Government should: (1) immediately offer its moral support for the Latvian decision to seek independence from the Soviet Union; and (2) urge the Soviet Government to respond to the Latvian offer to enter into negotiations with elected Latvian officials leading to full Latvian independence. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
101-sres-278 101 sres 278 A resolution to authorize representation of, and production of documents by, the Senate Committee on Intelligence in the case of United States v. Barnett. Congress 1990-05-02 1990-05-02 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] ME D M000811 1 Directs the Senate Legal Counsel to represent the Select Committee on Intelligence in the case of United States v. Barnett. Authorizes the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Select Committee on Intelligence to provide, under appropriate security controls, copies of documents relevant to the case. 2021-07-01T15:02:19Z  
101-sres-277 101 sres 277 A resolution to express the sense of the Senate strongly opposing any future use of the milk production termination program as a method of controlling the production of milk and milk products. Agriculture and Food 1990-04-27 1990-04-27 Referred to the Committee on Agriculture. Senate Sen. Wallop, Malcolm [R-WY] WY R W000092 8 Expresses the sense of the Senate that the milk production termination program should not be extended. 2025-01-14T16:41:20Z  
101-sres-275 101 sres 275 A resolution to permit the cast of the musical "SARAFINA!" to perform in the Hart Senate Office Building. Government Operations and Politics 1990-04-26 1990-04-26 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Boren, David L. [D-OK] OK D B000639 0 Permits the members of the cast of the musical "Sarafina" to sing in the Senate Hart Building on May 1 at noon to share the music of a story about the black school children who suffer under apartheid. 2021-07-01T15:02:18Z  
101-sres-276 101 sres 276 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the actions of the Soviet Union toward Lithuania. International Affairs 1990-04-26 1990-04-26 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI] MI D R000249 6 Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the conflicting interests of the Soviet Union and Lithuania should be resolved peacefully through negotiations; and (2) the United States should not continue "business as usual" with the Soviet Union as long as it maintains economic sanctions against Lithuania and refuses to enter into good-faith negotiations. Declares that until the Soviet Government ends its policy of economic coercion against Lithuania the U.S. Government should not: (1) proceed with planned U.S.-Soviet negotiations on trade, civil aviation, maritime transportation, and investment and tax treaties; (2) consider granting the Soviet Union most-favored-nation trade treatment; or (3) support granting the Soviet Union observer status in the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade. Urges the U.S. Government to encourage coordinated allied responses to Soviet actions in Lithuania and to any expansion of coercive practices to Estonia and Latvia. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
101-sres-274 101 sres 274 A resolution relating to the 50th annual meeting of the deans of the schools of public health in the United States. Health 1990-04-24 1990-04-24 Referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Senate Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN] MN R D000566 9 Congratulates the deans of the 24 schools of public health in the United States on the occasion of their 50th annual meeting. 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
101-sres-273 101 sres 273 A resolution to normalize relations between the United States and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. International Affairs 1990-04-23 1990-04-23 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Wilson, Pete [R-CA] CA R W000607 0 Declares that complete normalization of bilateral relations between the United States and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam must remain contingent upon: (1) the release of political and religious prisoners in Vietnam, the cessation of torture and psychological abuse within incarceration facilities, and the end of detentions without trial; (2) the abolition of political reeducation camps; (3) the establishment of an autonomous judiciary and bar association and codified rights for arrestees to appeal initial court decisions and to obtain independent legal representation; (4) the elimination of all prohibitions against organized opposition activity; (5) the repeal of the constitutional guarantee of permanent rule by the communist party; and (6) a formal commitment by such party to permit free and open national elections. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
101-sres-272 101 sres 272 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the famine in Sudan. International Affairs 1990-04-19 1990-04-24 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] IL D S000423 7 Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the President should urge the Government of Sudan and the Sudanese People's Liberation Army (SPLA) to adopt an informal ceasefire to facilitate relief efforts and to fully implement the agreement on phase II of Operation Lifeline Sudan; (2) the SPLA should immediately cease shelling the garrison town of Juba; and (3) the Sudanese Government should not obstruct private voluntary organizations assisting with humanitarian relief activities. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
101-sres-271 101 sres 271 A resolution relative to the death of the Honorable Spark M. Matsunaga, late a Senator from the State of Hawaii. Congress 1990-04-18 1990-04-23 Message on Senate action sent to the House. Senate Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] HI D I000025 98 Expresses the condolences of the Senate on the death of the Honorable Spark M. Matsunaga of Hawaii. 2021-07-01T15:02:17Z  
101-sres-268 101 sres 268 A resolution commending the Runnin' Rebels of the University of Nevada at Las Vegas for winning the 1990 National Collegiate Athletic Association Men's Basketball Championship. Sports and Recreation 1990-04-05 1990-04-05 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Bryan, Richard H. [D-NV] NV D B000993 1 Commends the Runnin' Rebels of the University of Nevada at Las Vegas for winning the 1990 National Collegiate Athletic Association Men's Basketball Championship. 2021-07-01T15:02:17Z  
101-sres-269 101 sres 269 A resolution to express the sense of the Senate that the President ought promptly send to the Senate nominations for the vacancies on the Social Security Board of Trustees. Social Welfare 1990-04-05 1990-04-05 Submitted in the Senate. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Over, Under the Rule. Senate Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] NY D M001054 3 Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President should nominate two public trustees to fill the current vacancies on the Social Security Board of Trustees and, upon their confirmation, such trustees should be afforded full participation in the preparation of this year's Trustees Report. 2021-07-01T15:02:17Z  
101-sres-270 101 sres 270 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the urgent famine situation in Ethiopia. International Affairs 1990-04-05 1990-04-24 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] IL D S000423 9 Calls for: (1) an immediate cease-fire in Ethiopia; (2) expansion of the cross-border feeding operations; and (3) the Government of Ethiopia to permit the Port of Massawa to be opened for international relief operations. Urges the President to: (1) encourage adoption of a cease-fire; (2) encourage other countries to facilitate a cease-fire and relief efforts; (3) impress upon the Ethiopian Government the need for allowing relief access through the Massawa Port; (4) encourage a more prominent role for the United Nations in coordinating relief efforts; and (5) call on the Soviet Union to exert increased pressure on Ethiopia to allow full use of all relief corridors. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
101-sres-267 101 sres 267 A resolution to express the sense of the Senate that the President ought promptly send to the Senate nominations for the vacancies on the Social Security Board of Trustees. Social Welfare 1990-04-03 1990-04-03 Referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] NY D M001054 3 Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President should nominate two public trustees to fill the current vacancies on the Social Security Board of Trustees and, upon their confirmation, such trustees should be afforded full participation in the preparation of this year's Trustees Report. 2025-01-14T18:59:41Z  
101-sres-266 101 sres 266 A resolution to authorize production of records by the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations. Congress 1990-03-27 1990-03-27 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] ME D M000811 1 Authorizes the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs to provide to the Inspector General of the Department of Education and to the Department of Justice records of the Subcommittee's investigation of fraud allegations and other wrongdoing in Federal student loan programs. 2021-07-01T15:02:16Z  
101-sres-265 101 sres 265 A resolution amending Senate Resolution 171 of the One Hundred First Congress (agreed to on August 4, 1989). Congress 1990-03-21 1990-03-21 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] ME D M000811 1 Amends Senate Resolution 171, 101st Congress, to state that the international conference on global environmental issues may be held in the District of Columbia. Authorizes the delegation to solicit, accept, and administer gifts of money, property, and services and conduct other transactions related to carrying out such Resolution. 2021-07-01T15:02:16Z  
101-sres-264 101 sres 264 A resolution to authorize testimony in the case of United States v. Poindexter, et al. (D.D.C.). Congress 1990-03-09 1990-03-09 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] ME D M000811 1 Authorizes Senator Dave Durenberger, Senator Patrick J. Leahy, Eric Newsom, Edward Levine, and Bernard McMahon to testify in the case of United States v. Poindexter, et al. 2021-07-01T15:02:15Z  
101-sres-263 101 sres 263 A resolution to express the Sense of the Senate regarding the need to establish a sound national transportation policy integrating all modes of transportation and maintaining a significant Federal role. Transportation and Public Works 1990-03-08 1990-03-08 Referred to the Committee on Commerce. Senate Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ] NJ D L000123 15 Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the Federal Government should be responsible for establishing a national interstate transportation system; and (2) the President, in coordination with Federal transportation, environmental, trade, and commerce officials, should work to develop a national policy on transportation. 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  
101-sres-260 101 sres 260 A resolution to authorize the production of documents in the case of United States v. Poindexter, et al. (D.D.C.) Congress 1990-03-07 1990-03-07 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] ME D M000811 1 Authorizes Senators Byrd, Dole, Lugar, Stevens, and Thurmond, along with the Select Committee on Intelligence, to provide certain documents in the case of United States v. Poindexter, et al. 2021-07-01T15:02:14Z  
101-sres-261 101 sres 261 A resolution to honor the dedicated service of Will Hill Tankersley to the people of this Nation. Armed Forces and National Security 1990-03-07 1990-03-07 Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. Senate Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL] AL D H000445 1 Commends Will Hill Tankersley for his service to this Nation and the United States Army, most recently as Chairman of the Reserve Forces Policy Board. 2025-01-14T17:07:58Z  
101-sres-262 101 sres 262 A resolution congratulating the Pro-Independence Opposition in Lithuania for their Victory in the February 24, 1990 Elections. International Affairs 1990-03-07 1990-03-07 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] NC R H000463 0 Congratulates the people of Lithuania for the first democratic elections since their annexation into the Soviet Union. Supports the newly emerging multiparty democracy and the actions of the Lithuanian people as they move to restore their national independence. Condemns: (1) the use of military force and economic coercion by the Soviet Union that denies the Lithuanian people their right to self-determination and freedom; (2) the terrorist activity of the KGB and the secret police; and (3) the legislation in the Supreme Soviet calling for the Central Government of Moscow to take over the newly elected government in Lithuania and nullify its decisions by imposing a state of emergency. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
101-sres-259 101 sres 259 A resolution recognizing the contributions of the Hugoton Gas Field to the Nation. Energy 1990-03-06 1990-03-06 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] KS R D000401 1 Recognizes the important contributions of the Hugoton Gas Field to the Nation. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  

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