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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 | url |
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| 104-sres-311 | 104 | sres | 311 | A resolution designating the month of November 1996 as "National American Indian Heritage Month". | Native Americans | 1996-10-03 | 1996-10-03 | Referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] | AZ | R | M000303 | 51 | Designates November 1996 as National American Indian Heritage Month. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 104-sres-312 | 104 | sres | 312 | A resolution saluting the service of John L. Doney. | Congress | 1996-10-03 | 1996-10-03 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12367) | Senate | Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] | MS | R | L000447 | 2 | Salutes John L. Doney for his career of public service to the Senate and its Members. | 2016-10-26T07:52:44Z | |
| 104-sres-313 | 104 | sres | 313 | A resolution relating to the retirement of Jeanie Bowles, Superintendent of Documents, United States Senate. | Congress | 1996-10-03 | 1996-10-03 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12367) | Senate | Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] | MS | R | L000447 | 0 | Commends Jeanie Bowles, former Superintendent of Documents, for her exemplary service to the Senate and the Nation. | 2016-10-26T07:52:44Z | |
| 104-sres-314 | 104 | sres | 314 | 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 | 1996-10-03 | 1996-10-03 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12367) | Senate | Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] | MS | R | L000447 | 0 | Authorizes the President of the Senate, the President pro tempore, and the majority and minority leaders of the Senate, notwithstanding the sine die adjournment of the present session of the Congress, 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. | 2016-10-26T07:52:44Z | |
| 104-sres-315 | 104 | sres | 315 | A resolution appointing a committee to notify the President concerning the proposed adjournment of the session. | Congress | 1996-10-03 | 1996-10-03 | Submitted in the Senate, read twice, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12367) | Senate | Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] | MS | R | L000447 | 0 | Provides for the appointment of a committee of two Senators to join a similar committee of Representatives to notify the President that the two Houses are ready to adjourn. | 2016-10-26T07:52:44Z | |
| 104-sres-316 | 104 | sres | 316 | 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 | 1996-10-03 | 1996-10-03 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12368) | Senate | Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] | MS | R | L000447 | 0 | Thanks the Honorable Al Gore, 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 104th Congress. | 2016-10-26T07:52:45Z | |
| 104-sres-317 | 104 | sres | 317 | 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 | 1996-10-03 | 1996-10-03 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12368) | Senate | Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] | MS | R | L000447 | 0 | Thanks the Honorable Strom Thurmond, President pro tempore of the Senate, for the manner in which he presided over the Senate during the second session of the 104th Congress. | 2016-10-26T07:52:45Z | |
| 104-sres-318 | 104 | sres | 318 | A resolution to commend the exemplary leadership of the Democratic Leader. | Congress | 1996-10-03 | 1996-10-03 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12368) | Senate | Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] | MS | R | L000447 | 0 | Thanks the Honorable Thomas A. Daschle, Senate Democratic leader, for the manner in which he performed his leadership responsibilities in the conduct of the Senate business during the second session of the 104th Congress. | 2016-10-26T07:52:45Z | |
| 104-sres-319 | 104 | sres | 319 | A resolution to commend the exemplary leadership of the Majority Leader. | Congress | 1996-10-03 | 1996-10-03 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12368) | Senate | Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD] | SD | D | D000064 | 0 | Thanks the Honorable Trent Lott, Senate Majority Leader, for the manner in which he performed his leadership responsibilities in the conduct of Senate business during the second session of the 104th Congress. | 2016-10-26T07:52:45Z | |
| 104-sres-320 | 104 | sres | 320 | A resolution authorizing the printing of a Senate document. | Congress | 1996-10-03 | 1996-10-03 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12368-12369) | Senate | Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR] | OR | R | H000343 | 0 | Authorizes the printing of a compilation of materials entitled "Committee on Appropriations, United States Senate, 129th Anniversary, 1867-1996" as a Senate document. | 2016-10-26T07:52:45Z | |
| 104-sres-321 | 104 | sres | 321 | A resolution authorizing the acceptance of pro bono legal services by a Member of the Senate challenging the validity of a Federal Statute in a civil action pursuant to a statute expressly authorizing Members of Congress to bring such a civil action. | Congress | 1996-10-03 | 1996-10-03 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12369) | Senate | Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] | WV | D | B001210 | 0 | Provides that pro bono legal services provided to a Member of the Senate with respect to a civil action challenging the validity of a Federal statute that expressly authorizes a Member to file an action shall not: (1) be deemed a gift to the Member nor a contribution to the Member's office account; or (2) require the establishment of a legal expense trust fund. Directs the Select Committee on Ethics to establish regulations providing for the public disclosure of information relating to such pro bono legal services provided. | 2016-10-26T07:52:46Z | |
| 104-sres-322 | 104 | sres | 322 | A resolution to commend the exemplary leadership of the Democratic Leader. | Congress | 1996-10-03 | 1996-10-03 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12369) | Senate | Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] | SC | R | T000254 | 0 | Thanks the Honorable Thomas A. Daschle, Senate Democratic leader, for the manner in which he performed his leadership responsibilities in the conduct of the Senate business during the second session of the 104th Congress. | 2016-10-26T07:52:46Z | |
| 104-sres-323 | 104 | sres | 323 | A resolution to commend the exemplary leadership of the Majority Leader. | Congress | 1996-10-03 | 1996-10-03 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12370) | Senate | Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] | SC | R | T000254 | 0 | Thanks the Honorable Trent Lott, Senate Majority Leader, for the manner in which he performed his leadership responsibilities in the conduct of Senate business during the second session of the 104th Congress. | 2016-10-26T07:52:46Z | |
| 104-sres-324 | 104 | sres | 324 | A resolution to provide funding for the Office of Senate Fair Employment Practices to carry out certain transition responsibilities. | Congress | 1996-10-03 | 1996-10-03 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12409) | Senate | Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] | MS | R | L000447 | 0 | Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transfer specified funds from the resolution and reorganization reserve of the miscellaneous items appropriations account, within the contingent fund of the Senate, for use by the Director of the Office of Senate Fair Employment Practices for salaries and expenses through January 30, 1997, related to carrying out certain transition responsibilities under the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995. | 2016-10-26T07:52:46Z | |
| 104-sres-307 | 104 | sres | 307 | A resolution electing Gary Lee Sisco of Tennessee as Secretary of the Senate. | Congress | 1996-10-01 | 1996-10-01 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12046) | Senate | Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] | MS | R | L000447 | 0 | Elects Gary Lee Sisco as Secretary of the Senate. | 2016-10-26T07:52:43Z | |
| 104-sres-308 | 104 | sres | 308 | A resolution notifying the President of the United States of the election of Gary Lee Sisco of Tennessee as Secretary of the Senate. | Congress | 1996-10-01 | 1996-10-01 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12046) | Senate | Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] | MS | R | L000447 | 0 | Notifies the President of the election of Gary Lee Sisco as Secretary of the Senate. | 2016-10-26T07:52:44Z | |
| 104-sres-309 | 104 | sres | 309 | A resolution notifying the House of Representatives of the election of Gary Lee Sisco of Tennessee as Secretary of the Senate. | Congress | 1996-10-01 | 1996-10-02 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | Senate | Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] | MS | R | L000447 | 0 | Notifies the House of Representatives of the election of Gary Lee Sisco as Secretary of the Senate. | 2016-10-26T07:52:44Z | |
| 104-sres-310 | 104 | sres | 310 | A resolution commending Kelly D. Johnston for his service to the United States Senate. | Congress | 1996-10-01 | 1996-10-01 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12046) | Senate | Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] | MS | R | L000447 | 2 | Recognizes the contributions of Kelly D. Johnston to the Senate and to the United States and commends him for such service. | 2016-10-26T07:52:44Z | |
| 104-sres-306 | 104 | sres | 306 | A resolution to state the sense of the Senate that the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security Between the United States of America and Japan is essential for furthering the security interests of the United States, Japan and the nations of the Asia-Pacific and that the people of Okinawa deserve recognition for their contributions toward ensuring the Treaty's implementation. | International Affairs | 1996-09-30 | 1996-09-30 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE] | DE | R | R000460 | 2 | Declares that: (1) the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security Between the United States and Japan remains vital to American and Japanese security interests as well as the security interests of the Nations of the Asia-Pacific region; and (2) the people of Okinawa deserve special recognition and gratitude for their contributions toward ensuring the Treaty's implementation. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 104-sres-303 | 104 | sres | 303 | A resolution commending the Governments of Hungary and Romania on the occasion of the signing of a Treaty of Understanding, Cooperation and Good Neighborliness. | International Affairs | 1996-09-28 | 1996-09-28 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11774) | Senate | Sen. Brown, Hank [R-CO] | CO | R | B000919 | 1 | Commends the Governments of Hungary and Romania for reaching agreement on the Treaty of Understanding, Cooperation, and Good Neighborliness signed on September 16, 1996, and for their efforts to foster improved relations in all fields. Calls upon the President to support the implementation of the provisions of the Treaty and to promote the efforts of Romania and Hungary for regional cooperation as the best means of bringing these two countries into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and to ensure lasting security in the region. | 2016-10-26T07:52:42Z | |
| 104-sres-304 | 104 | sres | 304 | A resolution approving certain regulations to implement provisions of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 relating to labor-management relations with respect to employing offices of the Senate and employees of the Senate, and for other purposes. | Congress | 1996-09-28 | 1996-09-28 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11642) | Senate | Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] | MS | R | L000447 | 1 | Approves certain regulations relating to Federal labor-management relations insofar as they apply to employing offices and employees of the Senate under the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995. Requires the Board of Directors of the Office of Compliance to adopt regulations to implement the requirement that the Board refer to a hearing officer any matter relating to employee petitions under such provisions. | 2016-10-26T07:52:43Z | |
| 104-sres-305 | 104 | sres | 305 | A resolution to designate Saturday, November 30, 1996, as "National Duck Calling Day". | Sports and Recreation | 1996-09-28 | 1996-09-28 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11771) | Senate | Sen. Pryor, David H. [D-AR] | AR | D | P000556 | 4 | Designates November 30, 1996, as National Duck Calling Day. | 2016-10-26T07:52:43Z | |
| 104-sres-301 | 104 | sres | 301 | A resolution to designate October 13, 1996, as "National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day". | Emergency Management | 1996-09-26 | 1996-09-26 | Referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Sarbanes, Paul S. [D-MD] | MD | D | S000064 | 0 | Designates October 13, 1996, as National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 104-sres-302 | 104 | sres | 302 | A resolution to authorize the production of records by the Committee on Indian Affairs. | Congress | 1996-09-26 | 1996-09-26 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11460) | Senate | Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] | MS | R | L000447 | 1 | Authorizes the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member of the Committee on Indian Affairs to provide to the Department of Justice, counsel for the plaintiff-realtors and defendant in U.S. ex rel. William I. Koch, et al. v. Koch Industries, Inc., et al., and other requesting individuals and entities, copies of records of the Special Committee on Investigations for use in connection with pending legal proceedings, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted. | 2016-10-26T07:52:42Z | |
| 104-sres-296 | 104 | sres | 296 | A resolution to permit disabled Senate employees with the privilege of the Senate floor to use supporting services on the floor. | Congress | 1996-09-24 | 1996-09-24 | Referred to the Committee on Rules. | Senate | Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY] | KY | D | F000268 | 0 | Allows a disabled Senate employee who has the privilege of the Senate floor to bring such supporting services (including dog guides and interpreters) on the Senate floor as the employing office determines are necessary to assist such individual in discharging his or her official duties. | 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z | |
| 104-sres-297 | 104 | sres | 297 | A resolution referring S. 558 entitled, "A Bill for the relief of Retired Sergeant First Class James D. Benoit, Wan Sook Benoit, and the estate of David Benoit, and for other purposes," to the chief judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims for a report on the bill. | Private Legislation | 1996-09-24 | 1996-09-24 | Referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Abraham, Spencer [R-MI] | MI | R | A000355 | 1 | Refers S. 558 (a bill for the relief of two named individuals and an individual's estate) to the chief judge of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims for a report. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 104-sres-298 | 104 | sres | 298 | A resolution designating room S. 131 in the Capitol as the Mark O. Hatfield Room. | Congress | 1996-09-24 | 1996-09-24 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11162) | Senate | Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] | WV | D | B001210 | 98 | Designates room S. 131 in the U.S. Capitol Building as the Mark O. Hatfield Room. | 2016-10-26T07:52:42Z | |
| 104-sres-299 | 104 | sres | 299 | A resolution extending the provisions of Senate Resolution 149 of the One Hundred Third Congress, First Session, relating to the Senate Arms Control Observer Group. | Congress | 1996-09-24 | 1996-09-24 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11162) | Senate | Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] | MS | R | L000447 | 1 | Amends Senate Resolution 149, 103d Congress, to extend the Senate Arms Control Observer Group through December 31, 1998. | 2016-10-26T07:52:42Z | |
| 104-sres-300 | 104 | sres | 300 | A resolution to designate the week of November 3, 1996, as "National Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week". | Health | 1996-09-24 | 1996-09-28 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. | Senate | Sen. Wellstone, Paul D. [D-MN] | MN | D | W000288 | 9 | Designates the week of November 3, 1996, as National Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 104-sres-295 | 104 | sres | 295 | A resolution to designate October 18, 1996, as "National Mammography Day". | Health | 1996-09-18 | 1996-09-25 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. | Senate | Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE] | DE | D | B000444 | 56 | Designates October 18, 1996, as National Mammography Day. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 104-sres-293 | 104 | sres | 293 | A resolution saluting the service of Howard O. Greene, Jr. to the United States Senate. | Congress | 1996-09-17 | 1996-09-17 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S10657) | Senate | Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] | MS | R | L000447 | 12 | Salutes Howard O. Greene, Jr., for his career of public service to the United States Senate and its Members. | 2016-10-26T07:52:41Z | |
| 104-sres-294 | 104 | sres | 294 | A resolution to provide for severance pay. | Congress | 1996-09-17 | 1996-09-17 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S10657) | Senate | Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK] | AK | R | S000888 | 0 | Entitles the individual who was the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate on September 1, 1996, and whose service as the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate terminated on or after September 1, 1996 but prior to September 6, 1996, to one lump sum payment consisting of severance pay in an amount equal to two months of the individual's basic pay at the rate such individual was paid on September 1, 1996. | 2016-10-26T07:52:41Z | |
| 104-sres-291 | 104 | sres | 291 | A resolution to designate November 18, 1996, as "American Free Enterprise Day." | Commerce | 1996-09-13 | 1996-09-28 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. | Senate | Sen. Brown, Hank [R-CO] | CO | R | B000919 | 0 | Designates November 18, 1996, as American Free Enterprise Day. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 104-sres-292 | 104 | sres | 292 | A resolution designating the second Sunday in October of 1996 as "National Children's Day", and for other purposes. | Families | 1996-09-13 | 1996-09-13 | Referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD] | SD | R | P000513 | 14 | Designates the second Sunday in October 1996 as National Children's Day. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 104-sres-290 | 104 | sres | 290 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the major broadcast television networks should revive their traditional "Family Hour" and voluntarily reserve the first hour of prime time broadcasting for family-oriented programming. | Government Operations and Politics | 1996-09-12 | 1996-09-12 | Referred to the Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [D-CT] | CT | D | L000304 | 10 | Urges the major broadcast television networks to renew their commitment to voluntarily reserving the first hour of prime time for programming suitable for American family members of all ages. | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 104-sres-289 | 104 | sres | 289 | A resolution electing Gregory S. Casey, of Idaho, as the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate. | Congress | 1996-09-06 | 1996-09-06 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10025) | Senate | Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] | MS | R | L000447 | 0 | Elects Gregory S. Casey as the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate. | 2016-10-26T07:52:40Z | |
| 104-sres-288 | 104 | sres | 288 | A resolution regarding the United States response to Iraqi aggression. | Armed Forces and National Security | 1996-09-05 | 1996-09-05 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 96-1. Record Vote No: 277. (consideration: CR S9934-9938, S9955-9956) | Senate | Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] | MS | R | L000447 | 3 | Commends the military actions taken by, and the performance of, the U.S. armed forces, under the direction of the Commander-in-Chief, for carrying out the military mission of destroying Iraqi air defense installations on September 3, 1996, in a highly professional, efficient, and effective manner. | 2016-10-26T07:52:40Z | |
| 104-sres-287 | 104 | sres | 287 | A resolution to authorize the production of records by the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations. | Congress | 1996-08-02 | 1996-08-02 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9670) | Senate | Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] | MS | R | L000447 | 1 | Authorizes the chairman and ranking minority member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations to provide to the Office of the Attorney General of New Jersey copies of records requested for use in connection with its pending licensing investigation. | 2016-10-26T07:52:40Z | |
| 104-sres-286 | 104 | sres | 286 | A resolution to commend Operation Sail for its advancement of brotherhood among nations, its continuing commemoration of the history of the United States, and its nurturing of young cadets through training in seamanship. | Transportation and Public Works | 1996-08-01 | 1996-08-01 | Referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT] | CT | D | D000388 | 28 | Commends Operation Sail and encourages its continuation into the next millennium. Encourages all individuals to join in the celebration of the 224th birthday of the United States of America and the international camaraderie that Operation Sail and the International Naval Review will foster. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 104-sres-285 | 104 | sres | 285 | A Resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that enforcement of the Cambodian Genocide Justice Act, improvements in Cambodia's record on human rights, the environment, narcotics trafficking and the Royal Government of Cambodia's conduct should be among the primary objectives of the United States in relations with Cambodia. | International Affairs | 1996-07-29 | 1996-09-28 | Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11638-11640) | Senate | Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE] | DE | R | R000460 | 2 | Expresses the sense of the Senate that enforcement of the Cambodian Genocide Justice Act and improvements in Cambodia's human rights conditions, Cambodia's environmental and narcotics trafficking record, and the conduct of the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) should be among the primary objectives in U.S. policy toward Cambodia. Urges: (1) the United States, in compliance with such Act, to support efforts to bring to justice Khmer Rouge members for their crimes against humanity; and (2) the President to encourage the establishment of a national or international criminal tribunal for the prosecution of Ieng Sary (former deputy Prime Minister of the Khmer Rouge) and to provide it with any information available on Ieng Sary's alleged involvement in the Cambodian genocide. Calls for the Secretary of State to: (1) monitor preparations for upcoming Cambodian elections; (2) attempt to secure the RGC's agreement to full and unhindered participation of international observers for those elections; (3) support the continuation of human rights monitoring in Cambodia by the UN; and (4) encourage Cambodia's other donors and trading partners to raise concerns with the RGC over Cambodia's record on human rights, the environment, narcotics trafficking, and governmental conduct. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 104-sres-283 | 104 | sres | 283 | A resolution to express the sense of the Senate concerning creation of a new position in the White House as Senior Advisor on Religious Persecution. | International Affairs | 1996-07-26 | 1996-07-26 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] | PA | R | S000709 | 3 | Urges the President to appoint a White House Senior Advisor on religious persecution. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 104-sres-284 | 104 | sres | 284 | A resolution to authorize the production of records by the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations. | Congress | 1996-07-26 | 1996-07-26 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9002-9003) | Senate | Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] | MS | R | L000447 | 1 | Authorizes the chairman and vice chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, acting jointly, to provide to the court-appointed monitor of the Hotel Employees and Restaurant Employees International Union (HEREIU) copies of memoranda and transcripts of interviews conducted by subcommittee staff that the monitor has requested for use in connection with the monitor's oversight of the consent decree enjoining members of HEREIU from violating the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act or knowingly associating with organized crime figures. | 2016-10-26T07:52:40Z | |
| 104-sres-282 | 104 | sres | 282 | A resolution to designate October 10, 1996, as the "Day of National Concern About Young People and Gun Violence". | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1996-07-24 | 1996-08-02 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. | Senate | Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ] | NJ | D | B001225 | 83 | Designates October 10, 1996, as the Day of National Concern About Young People and Gun Violence. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 104-sres-280 | 104 | sres | 280 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the tragic crash TWA of Flight 800. | Transportation and Public Works | 1996-07-18 | 1996-07-18 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 98-0. Record Vote No: 202. (consideration: CR S8104-8105) | Senate | Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] | PA | R | S000709 | 4 | Expresses condolences to the loved ones of the victims of the crash of TWA flight 800 and hope that the cause of this tragedy will be determined as soon as possible. | 2025-04-07T15:29:55Z | |
| 104-sres-281 | 104 | sres | 281 | A resolution to authorize representation by Senate Legal Counsel. | Congress | 1996-07-18 | 1996-07-18 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8303) | Senate | Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD] | SD | D | D000064 | 0 | Authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senator Trent Lott and former Senator Robert J. Dole in the case of James Lockhart v. United States, et al. | 2016-10-26T07:52:39Z | |
| 104-sres-279 | 104 | sres | 279 | A resolution to commend Dr. LeRoy T. Walker for his service as President of the U.S. Olympic Committee and his lifelong dedication to the improvement of amateur athletic opportunities in the United States. | Sports and Recreation | 1996-07-17 | 1996-07-17 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7936-7937) | Senate | Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK] | AK | R | S000888 | 0 | Commends Dr. LeRoy T. Walker for his service to the U.S. Olympic Committee, including as its first African-American President, and to amateur athletics. | 2025-04-07T15:23:12Z | |
| 104-sres-278 | 104 | sres | 278 | A resolution to authorize testimony, production of documents, and representation of Senate employee in State of Florida v. Kathleen Bush. | Congress | 1996-07-12 | 1996-07-12 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7835-7836) | Senate | Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] | MS | R | L000447 | 1 | Authorizes Mary Chiles, and any other Senate employee from whom testimony may be required, to testify and to produce documents in the case of State of Florida v. Kathleen Bush, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted. Authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent such individuals in connection with such case. | 2025-04-07T15:23:12Z | |
| 104-sres-277 | 104 | sres | 277 | A resolution to express the sense of the Senate that, to ensure continuation of a competitive free-market system in the cattle and beef markets, the Secretary of Agriculture and Attorney General should use existing legal authorities to monitor commerce and practices in the cattle and beef markets for potential antitrust violations, the Secretary of Agriculture should increase reporting practices regarding domestic commerce in the beef and cattle markets (including exports and imports), and for other purposes. | Agriculture and Food | 1996-07-09 | 1996-07-09 | Referred to the Committee on Agriculture. | Senate | Sen. Craig, Larry E. [R-ID] | ID | R | C000858 | 10 | Expresses the sense of the Senate with respect to cattle and beef trade issues of: (1) antitrust and international trade barriers; (2) collection and reporting functions; (3) self-regulation; and (4) emergency loan guarantee funding. | 2025-01-14T16:41:20Z | |
| 104-sres-276 | 104 | sres | 276 | A resolution congratulating the people of Mongolia on embracing democracy in Mongolia through their participation in the parliamentary elections held on June 30, 1996. | International Affairs | 1996-07-08 | 1996-09-06 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10024) | Senate | Sen. Robb, Charles S. [D-VA] | VA | D | R000295 | 4 | Congratulates the people of Mongolia for conducting free, fair, and credible elections for the national parliament, the Great Hural, on June 30, 1996. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 104-sres-275 | 104 | sres | 275 | A resolution to express the sense of the Senate concerning Afghanistan. | International Affairs | 1996-06-28 | 1996-09-24 | Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11201-11202) | Senate | Sen. Brown, Hank [R-CO] | CO | R | B000919 | 0 | Declares that: (1) resolving the continuing conflict in Afghanistan and alleviating the accompanying humanitarian distress of its people should be a top U.S. priority; and (2) outside interference and the provision of arms and military supplies to the warring parties should be halted. Urges the United Nations (UN) Security Council to impose an international arms embargo on Afghanistan. Welcomes the appointment by the UN of a new special envoy to Afghanistan and urges him to aggressively assist the Afghans to achieve a solution to the conflict acceptable to the Afghan people. Urges the UN to work to create the conditions for a continuing dialogue among the Afghan factions. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 104-sres-273 | 104 | sres | 273 | A resolution condemning terror attacks in Saudi Arabia. | International Affairs | 1996-06-27 | 1996-06-27 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7126-7128, S7210-7211) | Senate | Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] | NC | R | H000463 | 14 | Condemns the attacks of June 25, 1996, and November 13, 1995, in Saudi Arabia. Extends condolences to the families of all U.S. service personnel killed and wounded and to the Government and people of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Honors such personnel for their sacrifice. Expresses gratitude to such Government and people for their heroic rescue efforts at the scene of the attack and their determination to find and punish those responsible. Reaffirms: (1) support for such Government and for continuing good relations; and (2) commitment to provide all necessary support for the men and women of our armed forces. Determines that such terror attacks present a clear threat to U.S. interests in the Persian Gulf. Calls upon the United States to: (1) continue to assist such Government in its efforts to identify those responsible for the attack; and (2) use all reasonable means available to punish the responsible parties. | 2016-10-26T07:52:38Z | |
| 104-sres-274 | 104 | sres | 274 | A resolution to express the sense of the Senate regarding the outstanding achievements of NetDay96. | Education | 1996-06-27 | 1996-06-27 | Referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] | CA | D | F000062 | 8 | Commends the organizers, coordinators, and volunteers of NetDay96 throughout the Nation. Calls for: (1) NetDay96's success in California to be used as a model in other States; (2) NetDay96 to be expanded nationwide to assist students, parents, and schools to obtain the full benefits of computer equipment and networks, strengthen their educations, and begin careers with more skills and opportunities in order to help them compete more successfully in the global economy; and (3) businesses, students, parents, educators, and unions throughout the country to consider organizing NetDay96 activities in their communities. Affirms support of NetDay96's commitment to have U.S. classrooms fitted with the needed technological infrastructure for the 21st century. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 104-sres-271 | 104 | sres | 271 | An original resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to the international obligation of the People's Republic of China to allow an elected legislature in Hong Kong after June 30, 1997, and for other purposes. | International Affairs | 1996-06-26 | 1996-06-28 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7339) | Senate | Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] | NC | R | H000463 | 0 | Calls for the People's Republic of China (PRC) and the United Kingdom to uphold their international obligations specified in the Sino-British Joint Declaration on the Question of Hong Kong of 1984, including the commitment to an elected legislature in Hong Kong after June 30, 1997. Expresses the sense of the Senate that the establishment of an appointed legislature would be a violation of the Joint Declaration and the PRC should allow the Legislative Council elected in September 1995 to serve its full elected term. Urges the President and the Secretary of State to communicate to the PRC and to the Hong Kong Government and Legislative Council full U.S. support for Hong Kong's autonomy and U.S. interest in full compliance by both the PRC and Great Britain with the Joint Declaration as a matter of international law. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 104-sres-272 | 104 | sres | 272 | A resolution to amend Senate Resolution 246. | Congress | 1996-06-26 | 1996-06-26 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7065) | Senate | Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY] | NY | R | D000018 | 0 | Amends S. Res. 246, 104th Congress, to provide amounts out of the Senate Account for Expenses for Inquiries and Investigations for use by the Special Committee to Investigate Whitewater Development Corporation and Related Matters for salaries and other expenses incurred between May 17, 1996, and February 29, 1996, or between April 17, 1996, and June 17, 1996. | 2016-10-26T07:52:38Z | |
| 104-sres-268 | 104 | sres | 268 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to the summit of Arab heads of state being held in Cairo beginning on June 21, 1996. | International Affairs | 1996-06-21 | 1996-06-21 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ] | NJ | D | L000123 | 2 | Urges the governments attending the June 21, 1996, summit in Cairo and other governments in the Middle East to: (1) reaffirm their commitment to a comprehensive peace in the Middle East; (2) express their willingness to work with the democratically elected Government of Israel in the pursuit of a meaningful peace; and (3) refrain from statements directed against the new Israeli Government that might create an atmosphere in the region unfavorable to a continuation of the peace process. | 2025-04-07T15:23:16Z | |
| 104-sres-269 | 104 | sres | 269 | A resolution to authorize testimony and representation of former Senate employee in Ward v. United States. | Congress | 1996-06-21 | 1996-06-21 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6672) | Senate | Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] | MS | R | L000447 | 1 | Authorizes William T. Brack, a former chief of staff to Senator Hank Brown, to testify in the case of Carol Ward v. United States, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted. Authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Brack in connection with such testimony. | 2016-10-26T07:52:38Z | |
| 104-sres-270 | 104 | sres | 270 | A resolution urging continued and increased United States support for the efforts of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia to bring to justice the perpetrators of gross violations of international law in the former Yugoslavia. | International Affairs | 1996-06-21 | 1996-07-24 | Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. | Senate | Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [D-CT] | CT | D | L000304 | 7 | Finds that the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia merits continued and increased U.S. support for its efforts to investigate and bring to justice the perpetrators of gross violations of international law in the former Yugoslavia. Declares that: (1) the President should support the request of the President of the Tribunal for the High Representative to reimpose full economic sanctions on the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) and the so-called Republika Srpska until the Republic and Bosnian Serb authorities have complied with their obligations under the Peace Agreement and UN Security Council Resolutions to cooperate fully with the Tribunal; (2) the NATO-led Implementation Force (IFOR) should make it an urgent priority to detain and bring to justice persons indicted by the Tribunal; and (3) states in the former Yugoslavia should not be admitted to international organizations and fora until they have complied with their obligations under the Peace Agreement and UN Security Council Resolutions to cooperate fully with the Tribunal. | 2025-04-07T15:23:12Z | |
| 104-sres-267 | 104 | sres | 267 | A resolution to make changes in Committee membership for the 104th Congress. | Congress | 1996-06-20 | 1996-06-20 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6627-6628) | Senate | Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] | MS | R | L000447 | 0 | Revises the membership on the following Senate Committees: (1) Armed Services; (2) Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; (3) Finance; (4) Governmental Affairs; (5) Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; (6) Rules and Administration; and (7) Budget. | 2025-04-07T15:23:12Z | |
| 104-sres-265 | 104 | sres | 265 | A resolution relating to church burnings. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1996-06-18 | 1996-06-18 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6384-6386) | Senate | Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] | MS | R | L000447 | 36 | Condemns arson and other acts of desecration against churches and other houses of worship as being totally inconsistent with fundamental American values. Expresses the Senate's belief that investigation and prosecution of those who are responsible for fires at such entities, and especially any incidents of arson whose purpose is to divide communities or to intimidate any Americans, should be a high national priority. | 2025-04-07T15:23:12Z | |
| 104-sres-266 | 104 | sres | 266 | A resolution to congratulate the Chicago Bulls on winning the 1996 National Basketball Association Championship and proving themselves to be one of the best teams in NBA history. | Sports and Recreation | 1996-06-18 | 1996-06-18 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6416-6417) | Senate | Sen. Moseley-Braun, Carol [D-IL] | IL | D | M001025 | 1 | Congratulates the Chicago Bulls on winning the 1996 National Basketball Association championship. | 2025-04-07T15:27:30Z | |
| 104-sres-262 | 104 | sres | 262 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that sanctions should be imposed on the People's Republic of China until the United States Trade Representative certifies that the People's Republic of China is complying with its agreement with the United States regarding the protection of intellectual property rights. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1996-06-13 | 1996-06-13 | Referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA] | CA | D | B000711 | 1 | Expresses the sense of the Senate that sanctions should be imposed on China for its failure to comply with the 1995 Intellectual Property Rights Agreement, and should remain in effect until the U.S. Trade Representative certifies to the Congress that China is in compliance with the Agreement by either: (1) closing all factories that are engaged in piracy; or (2) assuring that such factories operate only pursuant to joint ventures or licensing agreements with U.S. companies. | 2025-04-07T15:23:12Z | |
| 104-sres-263 | 104 | sres | 263 | A resolution relating to church burning. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1996-06-13 | 1996-06-18 | Referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Moseley-Braun, Carol [D-IL] | IL | D | M001025 | 17 | Condemns arson against churches and declares that the investigation and prosecution of those who are responsible, especially for any incidents of arson the purpose of which is to divide communities or to intimidate Americans, should be a high national priority. Commends the President for pledging to devote all Federal resources necessary to bring to justice those responsible. Calls for all investigations of fires at churches which are of suspicious origin to be conducted in a sensitive manner that reflects the special character of churches and the role they play in American communities. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 104-sres-264 | 104 | sres | 264 | A resolution to designate May 14, 1997, and May 14, 1998, as "National Speak No Evil Day", and for other purposes. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1996-06-13 | 1996-06-13 | Referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Mack, Connie, III [R-FL] | FL | R | M000019 | 3 | Designates May 14, 1997, and May 14, 1998, as National Speak No Evil Day. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 104-sres-259 | 104 | sres | 259 | A resolution to express the sense of the Senate that the Secretary of Agriculture should use the disaster reserve established under section 813 of the Agricultural Act of 1970 to alleviate distress to all livestock producers who have suffered feed losses due to drought, flooding, or other natural disasters in 1996 in the most cost efficient manner practicable, including cash payments from the sale of commodities in the disaster reserve, and should provide voluntary conservation assistance to persons who hay or graze on conservation reserve lands, and for other purposes. | Agriculture and Food | 1996-06-12 | 1996-06-14 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6267) | Senate | Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM] | NM | D | B000468 | 4 | Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Secretary of Agriculture should: (1) use the disaster reserve for livestock producers affected by natural disasters in 1996; and (2) provide voluntary conservation assistance to anyone who is permitted to hay or graze conservation reserve land on an emergency basis. | 2016-10-26T07:52:37Z | |
| 104-sres-260 | 104 | sres | 260 | A resolution to express the sense of the Senate that livestock producers who are not eligible for emergency livestock feed assistance in the 1996 crop year, and who have suffered feed losses due to drought, flooding, or other natural disasters in 1996, should receive special consideration for assistance from commodities or the sale or commodities currently available in the disaster reserve established under section 813 of the Agricultural Act of 1970, and for other purposes. | Agriculture and Food | 1996-06-12 | 1996-06-12 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6163) | Senate | Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM] | NM | R | D000407 | 4 | Expresses the sense of the Senate that special consideration for disaster reserve assistance should be given to livestock producers who suffered losses in 1996 from natural disasters but did not qualify for emergency livestock feed assistance. | 2016-10-26T07:52:37Z | |
| 104-sres-261 | 104 | sres | 261 | A resolution to express the sense of the Senate that the Secretary of Agriculture should allow livestock producers who had qualified for emergency livestock feed assistance in the 1995 crop year to be eligible for emergency livestock feed assistance in the 1996 crop year, and for other purposes. | Agriculture and Food | 1996-06-12 | 1996-06-12 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6164) | Senate | Sen. Gramm, Phil [R-TX] | TX | R | G000365 | 3 | Expresses the sense of the Senate that livestock producers who had qualified for 1995 emergency livestock feed assistance should be eligible for such assistance in 1996. | 2016-10-26T07:52:37Z | |
| 104-sres-258 | 104 | sres | 258 | A resolution to designate the balcony adjacent to rooms S-230 and S-231 of the United States Capitol Building as the "Robert J. Dole Balcony". | Congress | 1996-06-11 | 1996-06-11 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6043) | Senate | Sen. Nickles, Don [R-OK] | OK | R | N000102 | 98 | Designates the balcony adjacent to rooms S-230 and S-231 of the U.S. Capitol Building as the Robert J. Dole Balcony. | 2025-04-07T15:23:16Z | |
| 104-sres-257 | 104 | sres | 257 | A resolution to designate June 15, 1996, as "National Race for the Cure Day." | Health | 1996-06-04 | 1996-06-05 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. | Senate | Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY] | KY | D | F000268 | 60 | Designates June 15, 1996, as National Race for the Cure Day. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 104-sres-256 | 104 | sres | 256 | A resolution to authorize the production of records by the Select Committee on Intelligence. | Congress | 1996-05-23 | 1996-05-23 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5632) | Senate | Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] | KS | R | D000401 | 1 | Authorizes the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence to provide copies of records requested by the Office of Inspector General of the Central Intelligence Agency in connection with its review into matters related to the Zona Rosa massacre of six Americans in El Salvador in 1985. | 2016-10-26T07:52:36Z | |
| 104-sres-255 | 104 | sres | 255 | A resolution to honor Admiral Jeremy M. "Mike" Boorda. | Armed Forces and National Security | 1996-05-21 | 1996-05-21 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5410-5412) | Senate | Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] | MS | R | L000447 | 44 | Honors Admiral Jeremy M. 'Mike' Boorda, the 25th Chief of Naval Operations. | 2016-10-26T07:52:36Z | |
| 104-sres-254 | 104 | sres | 254 | A resolution to express the sense of the Senate regarding the reopening of Pennsylvania Avenue. | Transportation and Public Works | 1996-05-14 | 1996-06-26 | Committee on Governmental Affairs. Hearings held. | Senate | Sen. Grams, Rod [R-MN] | MN | R | G000367 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President should order the immediate permanent reopening to vehicular traffic of Pennsylvania Avenue, in front of the White House, restoring the Avenue to its original state. | 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z | |
| 104-sres-253 | 104 | sres | 253 | A resolution urging the detention and extradition to the United States by the appropriate foreign government of Mohammed Abbas for the murder of Leon Klinghoffer. | International Affairs | 1996-04-30 | 1996-04-30 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 99-0. Record Vote No: 93. (consideration: CR S4399) | Senate | Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY] | NY | R | D000018 | 5 | Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Attorney General should seek, from the appropriate foreign government, the detention and extradition to the United States of Mohammed Abbas (also known as Abu Abbas) for the murder of Leon Klinghoffer in October 1985 during the hijacking of the vessel Achille Lauro. | 2016-10-26T07:52:36Z | |
| 104-sres-251 | 104 | sres | 251 | A resolution to commemorate and acknowledge the dedication and sacrifice by the men and women who have lost their lives while serving as law enforcement officers. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1996-04-25 | 1996-04-25 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S4262) | Senate | Sen. Kempthorne, Dirk [R-ID] | ID | R | K000088 | 56 | Designates May 15, 1996, as National Peace Officers Memorial Day. | 2025-04-07T15:23:12Z | |
| 104-sres-252 | 104 | sres | 252 | A resolution to congratulate the Sioux Falls Skyforce, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, on winning the 1996 Continental Basketball Association Championship. | Sports and Recreation | 1996-04-25 | 1996-04-25 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S4263-4264) | Senate | Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD] | SD | R | P000513 | 1 | Congratulates the Sioux Falls Skyforce of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, on winning the 1996 Continental Basketball Association Championship. | 2016-10-26T07:52:36Z | |
| 104-sres-250 | 104 | sres | 250 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding tactile currency for the blind and visually impaired. | Finance and Financial Sector | 1996-04-24 | 1996-04-24 | Referred to the Committee on Banking. | Senate | Sen. Brown, Hank [R-CO] | CO | R | B000919 | 8 | Declares that the Senate: (1) endorses efforts by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing to upgrade the currency for security reasons; and (2) strongly encourages the Secretary of the Treasury and the Bureau to incorporate cost-effective, tactile features into the design changes, thereby including the blind and visually impaired in independent currency usage. | 2025-04-07T15:23:16Z | |
| 104-sres-249 | 104 | sres | 249 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1996-04-19 | 1996-04-19 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3695-3697) | Senate | Sen. Nickles, Don [R-OK] | OK | R | N000102 | 99 | Provides for observation of a moment of silence at 9:02 a.m. central daylight time on April 19, 1996, in remembrance of the victims of the 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Commends the people of Oklahoma and the aid provided by rescuers, Federal agencies, countless volunteers, and Federal employees. Reaffirms trust in our system of justice to ensure that the perpetrators are convicted and punished. | 2016-10-26T07:52:35Z | |
| 104-sres-248 | 104 | sres | 248 | A resolution relating to the violence in Liberia. | International Affairs | 1996-04-18 | 1996-04-18 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI] | WI | D | F000061 | 7 | Commends the U.S. armed forces and U.S. Embassy personnel for the successful evacuation of over 1,795 people from Liberia. Declares that a breakdown of the Abuja process would have disastrous humanitarian ramifications and seriously threaten other U.S. interests in West Africa. Calls upon all factions to reach a cease-fire and recommit themselves to the Abuja process. Urges the Administration to: (1) identify funds that could be either reprogrammed or transferred and used to support additional non-Nigerian West African peacekeepers; (2) consider the provision of excess defense articles for communications and logistical support and training for crowd-control techniques for non-Nigerian troops to participate effectively in a West African peacekeeping force; (3) use its influence with other nations with interests in Liberia to solicit further support for West African peacekeeping forces, including their participation at the April 26 meeting of a newly formed Contact Group in Liberia; and (4) lead United Nations (UN) efforts to activate a Commission to develop an implementation plan and sanctions against those parties violating the UN arms embargo on Liberia. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 104-sres-246 | 104 | sres | 246 | A resolution to authorize the use of additional funds for salaries and expenses of the Special Committee to Investigate Whitewater Development Corporation and Related Matters, and for other purposes. | Congress | 1996-04-17 | 1996-04-17 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3450-3454) | Senate | Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] | KS | R | D000401 | 0 | Provides amounts out of the Senate Account for Expenses for Inquiries and Investigations for use not later than June 17, 1996, by the Special Committee to Investigate Whitewater Development Corporation and Related Matters. Requires the Special Committee to complete its investigation, study, and hearings by June 14, 1996, and to report to the Senate by June 17, 1996, on the results. | 2025-04-07T15:28:16Z | |
| 104-sres-247 | 104 | sres | 247 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding a resolution of the dispute between Greece and Turkey over sovereignty to the islet in the Aegean Sea called Imia by Greece and Kardak by Turkey. | International Affairs | 1996-04-17 | 1996-04-17 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] | PA | R | S000709 | 3 | Expresses the sense of the Senate that the governments of Greece and Turkey should: (1) submit to the International Court of Justice in The Hague their dispute over sovereignty to the islet in the Aegean Sea called Imia by Greece and Kardak by Turkey; and (2) agree to be bound by the Court's decision with respect to the dispute. | 2025-04-07T15:29:55Z | |
| 104-sres-243 | 104 | sres | 243 | A resolution to designate the week of May 5, 1996, as "National Correctional Officers and Employees Week". | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1996-04-16 | 1996-05-03 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4690) | Senate | Sen. Robb, Charles S. [D-VA] | VA | D | R000295 | 56 | Designates the week of May 5, 1996, as National Correctional Officers and Employees Week. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 104-sres-244 | 104 | sres | 244 | A resolution to commend and congratulate the University of Kentucky on its men's basketball team winning its sixth National Collegiate Athletic Association championship. | Sports and Recreation | 1996-04-16 | 1996-04-16 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3413-3414) | Senate | Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY] | KY | D | F000268 | 1 | Commends the University of Kentucky men's basketball team for winning its sixth National Collegiate Athletic Association championship. | 2016-10-26T07:52:35Z | |
| 104-sres-245 | 104 | sres | 245 | A resolution making Majority party appointments to the Labor and Human Resources Committee. | Congress | 1996-04-16 | 1996-04-16 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3414) | Senate | Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] | KS | R | D000401 | 0 | Designates majority party membership on the Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources. | 2025-04-07T15:23:16Z | |
| 104-sres-241 | 104 | sres | 241 | A resolution in tribute to Secretary of Commerce Ronald H. Brown and other Americans who lost their lives on April 3, 1996, while in service to their country on a mission to Bosnia. | Government Operations and Politics | 1996-04-15 | 1996-04-17 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. | Senate | Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] | KS | R | D000401 | 99 | Pays tribute to the remarkable life and career of Ronald H. Brown (the late Secretary of Commerce) and to the contributions of all those who perished in the airplane accident on April 3, 1996, while in service to their country on a mission to Bosnia. Extends condolences to the victims' families. | 2016-10-26T07:52:34Z | |
| 104-sres-242 | 104 | sres | 242 | A resolution to provide for the approval of final regulations that are applicable to the Senate and the employees of the Senate, and that were issued by the Office of Compliance on January 22, 1996, and for other purposes. | Congress | 1996-04-15 | 1996-04-15 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3327) | Senate | Sen. Warner, John [R-VA] | VA | R | W000154 | 0 | Approves specified regulations issued by the Office of Compliance on January 22, 1996, that are applicable to the Senate and its employees in accordance with the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 with respect to rights and protections under: (1) the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993; (2) the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938; (3) the Employee Polygraph Protection Act of 1988; and (4) the Worker Adjustment Retraining and Notification Act of 1988. | 2016-10-26T07:52:34Z | |
| 104-sres-236 | 104 | sres | 236 | A resolution appointing Members to certain Senate commitees. | Congress | 1996-03-29 | 1996-03-29 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3185) | Senate | Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] | KS | R | D000401 | 1 | Appoints the following Senators to the following Senate Committees: (1) Robert Bennett and Ron Wyden to Environment and Public Works; (2) Spencer Abraham and Ron Wyden to Commerce, Science, and Transportation; (3) Rod Grams and Ron Wyden to Budget; and (4) John W. Warner and Ron Wyden to the Special Committee on Aging. | 2016-10-26T07:52:34Z | |
| 104-sres-237 | 104 | sres | 237 | A resolution to express the sense of the Senate regarding reduction of the national debt. | Economics and Public Finance | 1996-03-29 | 1996-03-29 | Referred jointly to the Committees on Budget; Governmental Affairs pursuant to the order of August 4, 1977, with instructions that if one Committee reports, the other Committee have thirty days to report or be discharged. | Senate | Sen. Faircloth, Lauch [R-NC] | NC | R | F000437 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Senate that any comprehensive legislation that balances the budget by a certain date and is agreed to by the Congress and the President shall also contain a strategy for reducing the U.S. national debt. | 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z | |
| 104-sres-238 | 104 | sres | 238 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that any budget or tax legislation should include expanded access to individual retirement accounts. | Economics and Public Finance | 1996-03-29 | 1996-03-29 | Referred jointly to the Committees on Budget; Governmental Affairs pursuant to the order of August, 4, 1977, with instructions that if one Committee reports, the other Committee have thirty days to report or be discharged. | Senate | Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] | NC | R | H000463 | 13 | Expresses the sense of the Senate that any budget agreement or appropriate tax measure coming before Congress this year shall include expanded access to individual retirement accounts. | 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z | |
| 104-sres-239 | 104 | sres | 239 | A resolution to authorize representation by Senate Legal Counsel. | Congress | 1996-03-29 | 1996-03-29 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3247) | Senate | Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] | KS | R | D000401 | 1 | Authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent the United States Senate in the case of Robert E. Barrett v. United States Senate, et al. | 2025-04-07T15:23:12Z | |
| 104-sres-240 | 104 | sres | 240 | A resolution to authorize representation by Senate Legal Counsel. | Congress | 1996-03-29 | 1996-03-29 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3247-3248) | Senate | Sen. Warner, John [R-VA] | VA | R | W000154 | 1 | Authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senator Robert J. Dole in the case of United States v. Byron C. Dale, et al. | 2016-10-26T07:52:34Z | |
| 104-sres-233 | 104 | sres | 233 | A resolution to recognize and support the efforts of the United States Soccer Federation to bring the 1999 Women's World Cup tournament to the United States. | Sports and Recreation | 1996-03-27 | 1996-03-27 | Referred to the Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME] | ME | R | S000663 | 8 | Recognizes and supports the efforts of the United States Soccer Federation to bring the 1999 Women's World Cup tournament to the United States. Requests that the President designate appropriate Federal agencies to work with the Federation to meet the Federation Internationale de Football Association's requirements for the tournament host country. | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 104-sres-234 | 104 | sres | 234 | A resolution relative to the death of Edmund S. Muskie. | Congress | 1996-03-27 | 1996-03-28 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | Senate | Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD] | SD | D | D000064 | 3 | Expresses the condolences of the Senate on the death of the Honorable Edmund S. Muskie, formerly a Senator from the State of Maine. | 2025-04-07T15:23:12Z | |
| 104-sres-235 | 104 | sres | 235 | A resolution to proclaim the week of June 16 to June 22, 1996, as "National Roller Coaster Week". | Sports and Recreation | 1996-03-27 | 1996-03-27 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3033) | Senate | Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] | SC | R | T000254 | 0 | Designates June 16 through 22, 1996, as National Roller Coaster Week. | 2016-10-26T07:52:33Z | |
| 104-sres-232 | 104 | sres | 232 | A resolution to commend Jean Schrag Lauver for her long, dedicated and exemplary service to the United States Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. | Congress | 1996-03-18 | 1996-03-18 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2235) | Senate | Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI] | RI | R | C000269 | 15 | Expresses appreciation to Jean Schrag Lauver for 21 years of service on the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works as a majority and minority professional staff person. | 2016-10-26T07:52:33Z | |
| 104-sres-231 | 104 | sres | 231 | A resolution extending sympathies to the people of Scotland. | International Affairs | 1996-03-14 | 1996-03-14 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2139-2140) | Senate | Sen. Wellstone, Paul D. [D-MN] | MN | D | W000288 | 1 | Extends condolences to the people of Scotland regarding the murders of 16 kindergarten children and their teacher. | 2016-10-26T07:52:33Z | |
| 104-sres-228 | 104 | sres | 228 | A resolution condemning terror attacks in Israel. | International Affairs | 1996-02-29 | 1996-02-29 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1470-1471) | Senate | Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] | NC | R | H000463 | 24 | Condemns the terror attacks in Jerusalem and Ashkelon. Extends condolences to the victims' families and to the Government and people of Israel. Calls upon: (1) the Palestinian Authority, the elected Palestinian Council, and Chairman Arafat to apprehend the perpetrators of terror attacks, to do more to prevent such acts in the future, and to eschew all statements and gestures which signal tolerance for such acts and their perpetrators; and (2) the Authority and the Council to take all possible action to eliminate terrorist activities by Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, and all other such terror groups. Urges: (1) all parties to the peace process to bring to justice the perpetrators of acts of terrorism and to cease harboring, financing, and arming terror groups; and (2) the Clinton Administration to act against those who continue to harbor, arm, or finance terror groups seeking to undermine the peace process. | 2025-04-07T15:23:09Z | |
| 104-sres-229 | 104 | sres | 229 | A resolution commemorating Black History Month and contributions of African-American United States Senators. | Congress | 1996-02-29 | 1996-02-29 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1471-1474) | Senate | Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] | KS | R | D000401 | 4 | Honors and expresses profound gratitude for the contributions to the pursuit of justice, fairness, equality, and opportunity for all U.S. citizens by Hiram Rhodes Revels, Blanche Kelso Bruce, Edward William Brooke, and Carol Moseley-Braun. | 2025-04-07T15:28:16Z | |
| 104-sres-230 | 104 | sres | 230 | A resolution to urge the President to announce at the earliest opportunity the results of the Senior Army Decorations Board which reviewed certain cases of gallantry and heroism by black Americans during World War II. | Armed Forces and National Security | 1996-02-29 | 1996-02-29 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1474-1475) | Senate | Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK] | OK | R | I000024 | 2 | Commends: (1) the Secretary of the Army for convening a study to determine whether racial bias and procedural violations resulted in medals not being awarded to black American members of the Army for their acts of distinguished or heroic service in World War II; and (2) the Senior Army Decorations Board for convening to review cases pertaining to certain Black American members of the Army for their acts of conspicuous gallantry in that war. Urges the President to endorse the recommendations of the Board. | 2025-04-07T15:23:09Z | |
| 104-sres-226 | 104 | sres | 226 | A resolution to proclaim the week of October 13 through October 19, 1996, as "National Character Counts Week". | Government Operations and Politics | 1996-02-28 | 1996-07-26 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9001) | Senate | Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM] | NM | R | D000407 | 54 | Designates October 13 through 19, 1996, as National Character Counts Week. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 104-sres-227 | 104 | sres | 227 | An original resolution to authorize the use of additional funds for salaries and expenses of the Special Committee to Investigate Whitewater Development Corporation and Related Matters, and for other purposes. | Congress | 1996-02-28 | 1996-04-17 | Eighth cloture motion on the motion to proceed withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate. (consideration: CR S3450) | Senate | Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY] | NY | R | D000018 | 0 | Provides amounts out of the Senate Account for Expenses for Inquiries and Investigations for use before, on, or after February 29, 1996, by the Special Committee to Investigate Whitewater Development Corporation and Related Matters. | 2025-04-07T15:23:09Z | |
| 104-sres-225 | 104 | sres | 225 | A resolution urging the President to undertake measures to facilitate the immediate withdrawal of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards from Bosnia-Herzegovina. | International Affairs | 1996-02-07 | 1996-02-07 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Robb, Charles S. [D-VA] | VA | D | R000295 | 0 | Urges the President to: (1) pursue measures to expedite the withdrawal from Bosnia-Herzegovina (Bosnia) of all foreign troops whose presence there violates the Dayton peace accord of November 21, 1995, and the subsequent Paris treaty of December 14, 1995; (2) bring in the United Nations a proposal to ban Member States from importing Iranian oil to pressure the Iranian Government into withdrawing the Iranian Revolutionary Guards from Bosnia; and (3) establish within the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Implementation Force in Bosnia a multinational task force whose mission shall be to locate and ensure the withdrawal of the Guards. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z |
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