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105-sres-312 105 sres 312 A resolution to amend Senate Resolution 209 in order to provide budget levels in the Senate for purposes of fiscal year 1999 and include the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2003. Economics and Public Finance 1998-10-21 1998-10-21 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12915-12916) Senate Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM] NM R D000407 0 Amends S. Res. 209 to establish budgetary levels for FY 1999 through 2003 for Federal revenues, new budget authority, total budget outlays, and revenues and outlays of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance and Disability Insurance Trust Funds. Authorizes the chairman of the Senate Budget Committee to file one set of revisions to the levels, amounts, and allocations provided by this resolution and permits such revisions to reflect only legislation enacted in the 105th Congress and not assumed in this resolution. Directs the chairman, upon making revisions, to reduce balances of direct spending and receipts for any fiscal year to zero. Requires this resolution to: (1) take effect on the earlier of the date the Congress adjourns sine die or the 105th Congress expires; and (2) expire on the date a concurrent budget resolution for FY 1999 is agreed to. Directs the chairman, upon adoption of this resolution, to file committee spending allocations pursuant to the Congressional Budget Act of 1974. 2025-04-07T13:43:52Z  
105-sres-313 105 sres 313 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to the brutal killing of Mr. Matthew Shepard. Commemorations 1998-10-21 1998-10-21 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12936) Senate Sen. Thomas, Craig [R-WY] WY R T000162 1 Condemns the actions which occurred in Laramie, Wyoming, whereby Matthew Shepard was physically beaten, tortured, tied to a wooden fence, and left for dead, resulting in his death. Urges each Member of Congress and every U.S. citizen to join in denouncing and encouraging others to denounce this outrageous murder. Pledges to: (1) join in efforts to bring an end to such crimes and to encourage all Americans to dedicate themselves to ending violence in the United States; and (2) fight the sort of prejudice and intolerance that leads to the murder of innocent people. 2016-10-26T06:32:19Z  
105-sres-314 105 sres 314 A resolution to express the sense of the Senate regarding the authority of the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make adjustments to payments made to skilled nursing facilities under the medicare program. Health 1998-10-21 1998-10-21 Referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] UT R H000338 0 Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in making payments under the prospective payment system (PPS) for skilled nursing facilities under Medicare, has the authority under such PPS to provide for an appropriate adjustment to account for case mix which reflects a patient's medical needs requiring the provision of non-therapy ancillary services (such as respiratory therapy, pharmacy, laboratory, X-ray, and parenteral and enteral services, and covered durable medical supplies). Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Secretary should: (1) gather sufficient data on the provision of non-therapy ancillary services by skilled nursing facilities paid under the PPS in order to develop the appropriate case mix adjustment; and (2) periodically report to the Congress on the development of such an adjustment which reflects a patient's medical needs requiring such ancillary services. 2025-01-14T18:59:41Z  
105-sres-311 105 sres 311 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Secretary of the Interior should the establishment of a memorial to Thomas Paine on the National Park Service property in Constitution Gardens within the 1700 block of Constitution Avenue, N.W., in the District of Columbia, and that the memorial should specifically include the structure known as the "Canal House". Commemorations 1998-10-20 1998-10-20 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY] NY R D000018 0 Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Secretary of the Interior should support the establishment of a memorial to Thomas Paine at a specified location in the District of Columbia that specifically includes the structure known as the "Canal House," as previously authorized by specified Federal law. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
105-sres-310 105 sres 310 A resolution authorizing the printing of background information on the Committee on Foreign Relations as a Senate document. Congress 1998-10-16 1998-10-16 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12660) Senate Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] NC R H000463 1 Provides for the printing of a compilation of materials, with illustrations, entitled "Background Information on the Committee on Foreign Relations, United States Senate (7th Revised Edition)" as a Senate document. 2016-10-26T06:32:19Z  
105-sres-300 105 sres 300 A resolution electing James W. Ziglar, of Mississippi, as the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate. Congress 1998-10-15 1998-10-15 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12608) Senate Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] MS R L000447 0 Elects James W. Ziglar as the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate effective November 9, 1998. 2016-10-26T06:32:17Z  
105-sres-301 105 sres 301 A resolution relative to Rule XXXIX. Congress 1998-10-15 1998-10-15 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12608) Senate Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] MS R L000447 0 Provides that if a Member who is precluded from foreign travel by the provisions of rule XXXIX of the Rules of the Senate is appointed as a delegate to an official conference to be attended by Members of the Senate, then the appointment of that individual shall constitute an authorization by the Senate and the individual will not be deemed in violation of the rule. Makes this resolution applicable only until November 21, 1998. 2016-10-26T06:32:17Z  
105-sres-302 105 sres 302 A resolution relative to Rule XXXIII. Congress 1998-10-15 1998-10-15 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12608-12609) Senate Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] MS R L000447 0 Authorizes the videotaping of Senator Byrd's address to the incoming Senators scheduled to be given in the Senate Chamber in December 1998. 2016-10-26T06:32:17Z  
105-sres-303 105 sres 303 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 during the recess or adjournment of the present session. Congress 1998-10-15 1998-10-15 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12609) 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, during the recess or adjournment of the present session 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. 2025-04-07T13:47:40Z  
105-sres-304 105 sres 304 A resolution tendering the thanks of the Senate to the Vice President for courteous, dignified, and impartial manner in which he has presided over the deliberations of the Senate. Congress 1998-10-15 1998-10-15 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12609) Senate Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] MS R L000447 0 Tenders the thanks of the Senate to the Honorable Al Gore, Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate, for the manner in which he presided over the Senate during the second session of the 105th Congress. 2016-10-26T06:32:17Z  
105-sres-305 105 sres 305 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 1998-10-15 1998-10-15 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12609) Senate Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] MS R L000447 0 Tenders the thanks of the Senate to 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 105th Congress. 2016-10-26T06:32:18Z  
105-sres-306 105 sres 306 A resolution to commend the exemplary leadership of the Democratic Leader. Congress 1998-10-15 1998-10-15 Submitted in the Senate. Senate Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] MS R L000447 0 Tenders the thanks of the Senate to the Honorable Thomas A. Daschle, Senate Democratic leader, for the manner in which he performed his leadership responsibilities in the conduct of Senate business during the second session of the 105th Congress. 2025-04-07T13:47:40Z  
105-sres-307 105 sres 307 A resolution to commend the exemplary leadership of the Majority leader. Congress 1998-10-15 1998-10-15 Submitted in the Senate. Senate Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD] SD D D000064 0 Tenders the thanks of the Senate to 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 105th Congress. 2025-01-02T17:52:18Z  
105-sres-308 105 sres 308 A resolution commending the crew members of the United States Navy destroyers of DesRon 61 for their heroism, intrepidity, and skill in action in the only naval surface engagement occurring inside Tokyo Bay during World War II. Commemorations 1998-10-15 1998-10-15 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12620-12621) Senate Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT] CT D D000388 2 Commends the members of the crews of the U.S. Navy destroyers of DesRon 61 who participated in the July 22, 1945, surface naval engagement in Tokyo Bay for their heroism, intrepidity, and skill in battle that contributed to the defeat of Japanese forces in World War II. 2025-04-07T15:24:18Z  
105-sres-309 105 sres 309 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the culpability of Hun Sen for violations of international humanitarian law after 1978 in Cambodia (the former People's Republic of Kampuchea and the State of Cambodia). International Affairs 1998-10-15 1998-10-15 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] NC R H000463 1 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should: (1) establish a collection of information that can be supplied to an appropriate international judicial tribunal for use as evidence to support a possible indictment and trial of Hun Sen, Prime Minister of Cambodia, for violations of international humanitarian law after 1978; (2) provide the tribunal any such information already collected; (3) work with members of interested countries and nongovernmental organizations relating to information any country or organization may hold concerning allegations posed against Hun Sen and any individual under his authority in Cambodia and give all such information to the tribunal; (4) work with other interested countries relating to measures to be taken to bring to justice Hun Sen and individuals under Hun Sen's authority indicted for such violations of international humanitarian law after 1978; and (5) support such a tribunal for the purpose of investigating Hun Sen's possible criminal culpability for conceiving, directing, and sustaining a variety of actions in violation of international humanitarian law after 1978 in any judicial proceeding that may result. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
105-sres-299 105 sres 299 A resolution to authorize testimony and representation in BCCI Holdings (Luxembourg), S.A., et al. v. Abdul Raouf Hasan Kahlil, et al. Congress 1998-10-14 1998-10-14 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12600-12601) Senate Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] MS R L000447 1 Authorizes: (1) Jack Blum, a former employee on the staff of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, to testify in the case of BCCI Holdings (Luxembourg), S.A., et al. v. Abdul Raouf Hasan Khalil, et al., except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Jack Blum in connection with such testimony. 2025-04-07T15:33:37Z  
105-sres-294 105 sres 294 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to developments in Malaysia and the arrest of Dato Seri Anwar Ibrahim. International Affairs 1998-10-09 1998-10-21 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. Senate Sen. Thomas, Craig [R-WY] WY R T000162 4 Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the Malaysian Government should take every step to safeguard the rights of former Deputy Prime Minister Dato Seri Anwar, ensure that any charges brought against him are not spurious, afford him a fair and open trial, and fully investigate and prosecute those responsible for his mistreatment while in detention; and (2) all Malaysians should be permitted to express their political views in a peaceful and orderly fashion without fear of arrest or intimidation. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
105-sres-295 105 sres 295 A bill to express the sense of the Senate concerning the development of effective methods for eliminating the use of heroin. Health 1998-10-09 1998-10-09 Referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Senate Sen. Coats, Daniel [R-IN] IN R C000542 2 Expresses the sense of the Senate regarding drug control policy, including regarding: (1) methadone and heroin; and (2) alternative approaches to curing heroin addiction. 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
105-sres-296 105 sres 296 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that, on completion of construction of a World War II Memorial in Area I of the District of Columbia and its environs, Congress should provide funding for the maintenance, security, and custodial and long-term care of the memorial by the National Park Service. Commemorations 1998-10-09 1998-10-09 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12249-12250) Senate Sen. Kerrey, J. Robert [D-NE] NE D K000146 0 Expresses the sense of the Senate that, on completion of construction of a World War II Memorial in Area I of the District of Columbia and its environs, the Congress should provide funding for the maintenance, security, and custodial and long-term care of the memorial by the National Park Service. 2016-10-26T06:32:16Z  
105-sres-297 105 sres 297 A resolution authorizing testimony and representation of former and current Senate employees and representation of Senator Craig in Studen Loan Fund of Idaho, Inc. v. Riley, et al. Congress 1998-10-09 1998-10-09 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12253) Senate Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] MS R L000447 1 Authorizes: (1) Elizabeth Criner, and any other former or current Senate employee from whom testimony may be required, to testify in the case of Student Loan Fund of Idaho, Inc. v. Riley, et al., except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senator Larry Craig, Elizabeth Criner, and any other Member or employee of the Senate in connection with such testimony. 2016-10-26T06:32:16Z  
105-sres-298 105 sres 298 A resolution condemning the terror, vengeance, and human rights abuses against the civilian population of Sierra Leone. International Affairs 1998-10-09 1998-10-21 Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. Senate Sen. Abraham, Spencer [R-MI] MI R A000355 1 Urges the President and the Secretary of State to: (1) give high priority to solving the conflict in Sierra Leone and to bring stability to West Africa in general; (2) continue to strictly enforce the United Nations (UN) arms embargo on the Armed Forces Revolutionary Council and Revolutionary United Front, including the condemnation of other nations found to be not in compliance with the embargo; (3) continue to encourage the contribution of peacekeeping forces by member governments of the Economic Community of West African States to ECOMOG (its peacekeeping arm); (4) continue to support the UN High Commission for Refugees appeal for aid to the Sierra Leone refugees in Guinea, Liberia, and other countries; (5) support the UN agencies and nongovernmental organizations working in Sierra Leone to bring humanitarian relief and peace to the country and the UN Observer Mission in Sierra Leone; (6) take a more comprehensive and focused approach to the relief, recovery, and development assistance program in Sierra Leone and to continue to support the Government of Sierra Leone in its Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration Program; and (7) work with such Government, with organizations of civil society, and with ECOMOG in their efforts to promote and protect human rights. Condemns the use by all parties of children as combatants in the conflict. Urges rebel forces to permit the establishment of a secure humanitarian corridor to strategic areas in the north and east of Sierra Leone for the safe delivery of food and medicines by the Government of Sierra Leone and humanitarian agencies. Encourages and supports the UN Special Representative of the Secretary General for Children and Armed Conflict, Olara Otunu, to continue efforts to work in Sierra Leone to establish programs designed to rehabilitate child combatants. Urges all parties to make a concerted effort toward peace and reconciliation in Sierra Leone. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
105-sres-292 105 sres 292 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding tactile currency for the blind and visually impaired. Finance and Financial Sector 1998-10-08 1998-10-08 Referred to the Committee on Banking. Senate Sen. Moseley-Braun, Carol [D-IL] IL D M001025 0 Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) endorses the efforts of 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 community in independent currency usage. 2025-01-14T18:20:21Z  
105-sres-293 105 sres 293 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Nadia Dabbagh should be returned home to her mother, Ms. Maureen Dabbagh. International Affairs 1998-10-08 1998-10-21 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. Senate Sen. Robb, Charles S. [D-VA] VA D R000295 3 Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Governments of the United States and Syria should locate Nadia Dabbaugh and deliver her safely to her mother. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
105-sres-289 105 sres 289 A resolution authorizing the printing of the "Testimony from the Hearings of the Task Force on Economic Sanctions". Congress 1998-10-07 1998-10-07 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11810) Senate Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY] KY R M000355 0 Provides for the printing of the "Testimony from the Hearings of the Task Force on Economic Sanctions" as a Senate document. 2016-10-26T06:32:15Z  
105-sres-290 105 sres 290 A resolution to authorize representation by Senate Legal Counsel. Congress 1998-10-07 1998-10-07 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11810) Senate Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] MS R L000447 1 Authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senator John F. Kerry in the case of Tyree v. Central Intelligency Agency, et al. 2016-10-26T06:32:15Z  
105-sres-291 105 sres 291 A resolution to authorize representation by Senate Legal Counsel. Congress 1998-10-07 1998-10-07 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and passed without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11810-11811) Senate Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] MS R L000447 1 Authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent the Secretary of the Senate and the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate in the case of Alexander, et al. v. Daley, et al. 2016-10-26T06:32:15Z  
105-sres-288 105 sres 288 A resolution authorizing the printing of the Report of the Task Force on Economic Sanctions. Congress 1998-10-06 1998-10-06 Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. Senate Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY] KY R M000355 0 Provides for the printing of the "Report of the Task Force on Economic Sanctions" as a Senate document. 2025-04-07T13:47:40Z  
105-sres-285 105 sres 285 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that all necessary steps should be taken to ensure the elections to be held in Gabon are free and fair. International Affairs 1998-10-05 1998-10-21 Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. Senate Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN] IN R L000504 1 Commends: (1) those Gabonese who have demonstrated their love for free and fair elections; and (2) the Gabonese Government for inviting the International Foundation for Election Systems to perform a pre-election assessment study. Calls on the Government of Gabon to: (1) take further measures to ensure the organization and administration of a transparent and credible election and to ensure that the national election commission is able to independently carry out its duties; and (2) further welcome the Foundation, the National Democratic Institute, the International Republican Institute, and other international non-governmental organizations to aid the organization of, and monitor, the December 1998 presidential election in Gabon in an effort to ensure that elections in Gabon are free and fair. Urges the U.S. Government to continue to work with the international community, and through appropriate nongovernmental organizations, to help create an environment which guarantees free and fair elections. Urges the U.S. Government and the international community to continue to encourage and support the institutionalization of democratic processes and the establishment of conditions for good governance in Gabon. 2025-04-07T13:47:40Z  
105-sres-286 105 sres 286 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa should be commended for their accomplishments. Commemorations 1998-10-05 1998-10-05 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11513) Senate Sen. Mack, Connie, III [R-FL] FL R M000019 0 Commends Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa for their record achievement, for reinvigorating the game of baseball, for their decency, and for giving our children sports heroes worthy of that status. 2025-04-07T15:31:17Z  
105-sres-287 105 sres 287 A resolution to authorize representation by Senate Legal Counsel. Congress 1998-10-05 1998-10-05 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11513) Senate Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] MS R L000447 1 Authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senator Daniel K. Inouye in the case of O'Leary v. Fujikawa, et al. 2016-10-26T06:32:15Z  
105-sres-284 105 sres 284 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President should renegotiate the Extradition Treaty between the United States of America and the United Mexican States. International Affairs 1998-10-02 1998-10-02 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ] NJ D T000317 0 Urges the President to renegotiate the Extradition Treaty Between the United States of America and the United Mexican States so that the possibility of capital punishment will not interfere with the timely extradition of criminal suspects from Mexico to the United States. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
105-sres-283 105 sres 283 A resolution to refer H.R. 998 entitled "A bill for the relief of Lloyd B. Gamble" to the chief judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims for a report thereon. Private Legislation 1998-09-30 1998-10-15 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. Senate Sen. Warner, John [R-VA] VA R W000154 0 Refers H.R. 998 (a bill for the relief of a named individual) to the chief judge of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims for a report thereon. Limits the amount of damages to be awarded to the individual if judgment is entered in the individual's favor. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
105-sres-282 105 sres 282 A resolution to express the sense of the Senate regarding social security and the budget surplus. Economics and Public Finance 1998-09-24 1998-09-24 Referred to the Committee on Budget. Senate Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD] SD D J000177 0 Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Congress and the President should: (1) continue to work to balance the budget without counting social security trust fund surpluses; (2) continue to abide by "pay as you go" budget rules requiring that legislation increasing mandatory spending or reducing revenues must contain offsets to maintain budget neutrality; and (3) save social security first by reserving all surpluses attributable to the social security program, including interest payments. 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z  
105-sres-281 105 sres 281 A resolution to authorize testimony and representation of employees of the Senate in United States v. Alphonso Michael Espy Congress 1998-09-23 1998-09-23 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10858) Senate Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] MS R L000447 1 Authorizes: (1) Galen Fountain, Jo Nobles, Leslie Chalmers Tagg, and any other employee from whom testimony may be required, to testify in the case of United States v. Alphonso Michael Espy, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent such individuals in connection with the testimony. 2025-04-07T15:32:17Z  
105-sres-279 105 sres 279 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate supporting the right of the United States citizens in Pueto Rico to express their desires regarding their future political status. Government Operations and Politics 1998-09-17 1998-09-17 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10501-10508) Senate Sen. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ] NJ D T000317 14 Declares that it is the sense of the Senate: (1) supporting and recognizing the right of U.S. citizens residing in Puerto Rico to express democratically their views regarding their future political status through a referendum or other public forum, and to communicate those views to the President and Congress; and (2) urging the Federal Government to review any such communication. 2025-04-07T15:23:30Z  
105-sres-280 105 sres 280 A resolution directing the printing as a Senate document of compilation of materials entitled "History of the United States Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Congress 1998-09-17 1998-09-17 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10536) Senate Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN] IN R L000504 1 Requires the printing as a Senate document of a compilation of materials, with illustrations, entitled "History of the United States Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry." 2025-04-07T15:24:01Z  
105-sres-278 105 sres 278 A resolution designating the 30th day of April of 1999, as "Dia de los Ninos: Celebrating Young Americans", and for other purposes. Commemorations 1998-09-16 1998-10-09 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. Senate Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] UT R H000338 22 Designates April 30, 1999, as Dia de los Ninos: Celebrating Young Americans. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
105-sres-276 105 sres 276 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President should reimburse the American taxpayer for costs associated with the Independent Counsel's investigation of his relationship with Ms. Monica Lewinsky. Government Operations and Politics 1998-09-15 1998-09-15 Referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK] AK R M001085 0 Expresses the sense of the Senate that President Clinton has unnecessarily delayed the Independent Counsel's investigation of his relationship with Ms. Lewinsky and should reimburse the American taxpayer for the costs of such investigation. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
105-sres-277 105 sres 277 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to the importance of diplomatic relations with the Pacific Island nations. International Affairs 1998-09-15 1998-10-09 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. Senate Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] HI D I000025 11 Declares that: (1) it is in the national interest of the United States to remain actively engaged in the South Pacific region as a means of supporting important U.S. commercial and strategic interests, and to encourage the consolidation of democratic values; (2) a Pacific island summit, hosted by the President with the Pacific island heads of government, would be an excellent opportunity for the United States to foster and improve diplomatic relations with the Pacific island nations; and (3) the United States should fulfill its longstanding commitment to the democratization and economic prosperity of the Pacific island nations by promoting their earliest integration in the mainstream of bilateral, regional, and global commerce and trade. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
105-sres-275 105 sres 275 A resolution expressing the sense the Senate that October 11, 1998, should be designated as "National Children's Day". Commemorations 1998-09-10 1998-09-10 Referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Graham, Bob [D-FL] FL D G000352 3 Expresses the sense of the Senate that October 11, 1998, should be designated as National Children's Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
105-sres-273 105 sres 273 A resolution recognizing the historic home run record set by Mark McGwire of the St. Louis Cardinals on September 8, 1998. Commemorations 1998-09-09 1998-09-09 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10082-10084) Senate Sen. Bond, Christopher S. [R-MO] MO R B000611 9 Recognizes and congratulates St. Louis Cardinal Mark McGwire for setting a new Major League Baseball single-season home run record. 2025-04-07T13:47:40Z  
105-sres-274 105 sres 274 A resolution to express the sense of the Senate that the Louisville Festival of Faiths should be commended and should serve as model for similar festivals in other communities throughout the United States. Commemorations 1998-09-09 1998-10-09 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. Senate Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY] KY D F000268 7 Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Louisville Festival of Faiths should be commended for its concept and its achievements to date, and should serve as a model for similar festivals in other communities throughout the United States. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
105-sres-272 105 sres 272 A resolution recognizing the distinguished service of Angela Raish. Congress 1998-09-08 1998-09-08 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9957-9958) Senate Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM] NM R D000407 0 Recognizes the service of Angela Raish to the Senate and Senator Pete Domenici. 2016-10-26T06:32:13Z  
105-sres-271 105 sres 271 A resolution designating October 16, 1998, as "National Mammography Day". Commemorations 1998-09-03 1998-10-09 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12251-12252) Senate Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE] DE D B000444 53 Designates October 16, 1998, as National Mammography Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
105-sres-270 105 sres 270 A resolution to express the sense of the Senate concerning actions that the President of the United States should take to resolve the dispute between the Air Line Pilots Association and Northwest Airlines. Labor and Employment 1998-09-02 1998-09-02 Referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Senate Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN] TN R F000439 3 Expresses the sense of the Senate regarding actions that the President should take to resolve the dispute between the Air Line Pilots Association and Northwest Airlines. 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
105-sres-268 105 sres 268 A resolution congratulating the Toms River East American Little League team of Toms River, New Jersey, for winning the Little League World Series. Commemorations 1998-09-01 1998-09-01 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S9751-9753) Senate Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ] NJ D L000123 1 Congratulates the Toms Rivers East American Little League team and its loyal fans on winning the 52nd annual Little League World Series championship. 2025-04-07T13:47:40Z  
105-sres-269 105 sres 269 A resolution to authorize production of Senate documents and reprensentation by Senate Legal Counsel in the case of Rose Larker, et al. v. Kevin A. Carias-Herrera, et al. Congress 1998-09-01 1998-09-01 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9805) Senate Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] MS R L000447 1 Authorizes: (1) the Sergeant-at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate to produce Senate documents relevant to the case of Rose Larker et al. v. Kevin A. Carias-Herrera, et al.; and (2) Senate Legal Counsel representation in connection with the production of such documents. 2016-10-26T06:32:12Z  
105-sres-264 105 sres 264 A resolution to designate October 8, 1998 as "the Day of Concern About Young People and Gun Violence". Commemorations 1998-07-31 1998-10-12 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. Senate Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA] WA D M001111 56 Designates October 8, 1998, as the Day of National Concern About Young People and Gun Violence. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
105-sres-265 105 sres 265 A resolution commending the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program on its 50th Anniversary and expressing the sense of the Senate regarding continuation of the program into the 21st century. Commemorations 1998-07-31 1998-07-31 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9627-9628) Senate Sen. Warner, John [R-VA] VA R W000154 0 Commends the personnel of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, and congratulates them for providing 50 years of exemplary service to the Nation. Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Program should be continued into the next millennium to: (1) provide exemplary technical accomplishment in, and oversight of, naval nuclear propulsion plants; and (2) continue to be a model of technical excellence. 2016-10-26T06:32:11Z  
105-sres-266 105 sres 266 A resolution honoring the centennial of the founding of DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois. Commemorations 1998-07-31 1998-07-31 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9628-9629) Senate Sen. Moseley-Braun, Carol [D-IL] IL D M001025 1 Honors the centennial of the founding of DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois. 2017-07-14T01:41:54Z  
105-sres-267 105 sres 267 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President, acting through the United States Agency for International Development, should more effectively secure emergency famine relief for the people of Sudan, and for other purposes. International Affairs 1998-07-31 1998-07-31 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9666-9668) Senate Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN] TN R F000439 4 Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President, acting through the U.S. Agency for International Development (AID), should: (1) aggressively seek to secure emergency famine relief for the people of Sudan; (2) immediately take steps to distribute that famine relief to affected areas in Sudan; (3) encourage and assist Operation Lifeline Sudan and the ongoing efforts to develop relief distribution networks for affected areas of Sudan outside of the umbrella and associated constraints of the Operation; (4) begin providing development assistance in areas of Sudan not controlled by the regime in Khartoum with the goals of building self-sufficiency and avoiding the same conditions which have created the current crisis and providing for longer-term economic, civil, and democratic development, without regard to the constraints that now compromise the ability of the Operation to distribute famine relief or that could constrain future multilateral relief arrangements. Calls for the AID Administrator to submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees on AID's progress toward meeting these goals. Calls for the President, both bilaterally and through the United Nations, to aggressively seek to change the terms by which the Operation and other groups are prohibited from providing necessary relief according to the true needs of the people of Sudan. 2025-04-07T13:47:45Z  
105-sres-260 105 sres 260 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that October 11, 1998, should be designated as "National Children's Day". Commemorations 1998-07-30 1998-10-09 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12250-12251) Senate Sen. Graham, Bob [D-FL] FL D G000352 52 Expresses the sense of the Senate that October 11, 1998, should be designated as National Children's Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
105-sres-261 105 sres 261 A resolution requiring the privatization of the Senate barber and beauty shops and the Senate restaurants. Congress 1998-07-30 1998-07-30 Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. Senate Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS] KS R B000953 0 Requires conversion, to operation by a private sector source under contract, of: (1) the Senate barber shop and Senate beauty shop by the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate; and (2) the Senate restaurants by the Architect of the Capitol. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
105-sres-262 105 sres 262 A resolution to state the sense of the Senate that the government of the United States should place priority on formulating a comprehensive and strategic policy of engaging and cooperating with Japan in advancing science and technology for the benefit of both nations as well as the rest of the world. International Affairs 1998-07-30 1998-07-30 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE] DE R R000460 1 Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the U.S. Government should place priority on formulating a comprehensive and strategic policy of engaging and cooperating with Japan in advancing science and technology for the benefit of both nations as well as the rest of the world; (2) that policy should aim to promote strategic cooperation on areas that further U.S. policy interests in science and technology, more balanced flows of scientific and technological information and personnel between the United States and Japan, more rigorous application of scientific methods in the development of standards and regulations to promote efficient technological progress and mitigate trade problems, and more equitable intellectual property protection; and (3) the U.S. Government should integrate this strategic policy into current and future science and technology agreements with the Government of Japan. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
105-sres-263 105 sres 263 A resolution to authorize the payment of the expenses of representatives of the Senate attending the funeral of a Senator. Congress 1998-07-30 1998-07-30 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9494) Senate Sen. Warner, John [R-VA] VA R W000154 0 Provides that, upon approval by the Committee on Rules and Administration, the Secretary of the Senate is authorized to pay, from the contingent fund of the Senate, the actual and necessary expenses incurred by the representatives of the Senate who attend the funeral of a Senator, including the funeral of a retired Senator. 2016-10-26T06:32:11Z  
105-sres-259 105 sres 259 A resolution designating the week beginning September 20, 1998, as "National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week", and for other purposes. Commemorations 1998-07-29 1998-09-22 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. Senate Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] SC R T000254 15 Designates the week beginning September 20, 1998, as National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
105-sres-258 105 sres 258 A resolution to authorize testimony and representation of Senate employee in State of Tennessee v. Ronald W. Byrd. Congress 1998-07-28 1998-07-28 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9161) Senate Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] MS R L000447 1 Authorizes: (1) Kathy Tipton, an employee in the office of Senator Fred Thompson, to testify in the case of State of Tennessee v. Ronald W. Byrd, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Ms. Tipton in connection with such testimony. 2016-10-26T06:32:10Z  
105-sres-257 105 sres 257 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that October 15, 1998, should be designated as "National Inhalant Abuse Awareness Day". Commemorations 1998-07-22 1998-10-09 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12251) Senate Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK] AK R M001085 64 Expresses the sense of the Senate that October 15, 1998, should be designated as National Inhalant Abuse Awareness Day, to be observed with appropriate activities. Requests the President to issue a proclamation designating such Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
105-sres-256 105 sres 256 A resolution to refer S.2274 entitled "A bill for the relief of Richard M. Barlow of Santa Fe, New Mexico" to the chief judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims for a report thereon. Private Legislation 1998-07-08 1998-10-05 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. Senate Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM] NM D B000468 0 Refers S. 2274 (for the relief of a named individual) to the chief judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims for review and a report to the Senate. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
105-sres-255 105 sres 255 A resolution to commend the Library of Congress for 200 years of outstanding service to Congress and the Nation, and to encourage activities to commemorate the bicentennial anniversary of the Library of Congress. Commemorations 1998-06-26 1998-06-26 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7334) Senate Sen. Warner, John [R-VA] VA R W000154 3 Commends the Library of Congress on 200 years of service to the Congress and the Nation, and encourages the American public to participate in activities to commemorate the Library's bicentennial. 2016-10-26T06:32:10Z  
105-sres-254 105 sres 254 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States has enjoyed the loyalty of the United States citizens of Guam, and that the United States recognizes the centennial anniversary of the Spanish-American War as an opportune time for Congress to reaffirm its commitment to increase self-government consistent with self-determination for the people of Guam. Commemorations 1998-06-24 1998-06-24 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI] HI D A000069 0 Recognizes 100 years of Guam's loyalty and service to the United States. Declares that the Senate will use the centennial anniversary of the 1898 Spanish-American War to reaffirm its commitment to the U.S. citizens of Guam for increased self-government, consistent with self-determination for the people of Guam. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
105-sres-253 105 sres 253 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States Department of Agriculture provide timely assistance to Texas farmers and livestock producers who are experiencing worsening drought conditions. Agriculture and Food 1998-06-23 1998-06-23 Referred to the Committee on Agriculture. Senate Sen. Gramm, Phil [R-TX] TX R G000365 1 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Agriculture should provide timely assistance to Texas farmers and livestock producers in drought-stricken areas. 2025-01-14T16:41:20Z  
105-sres-252 105 sres 252 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding a resolution to the Kashmir dispute. International Affairs 1998-06-19 1998-06-19 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA] IA D H000206 2 Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the United States should make the promotion of peace and stability in South Asia and normalization of relations between India and Pakistan a high priority; (2) it is critical for the United States and the world community to give greater priority to resolving the long-standing dispute between India and Pakistan over the Jammu and Kashmir region; and (3) the President should request India to allow United Nations (UN) human rights officials to visit such region and to have unrestricted access to people there, including those in detention. Calls for the U.S. Permanent Representative to the UN to: (1) propose to the UN Security Council a meeting with UN representatives from India and Pakistan to discuss the security situation in South Asia; and (2) raise the issue of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute with the Security Council and promote the establishment of a UN-sponsored mediator for the conflict. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
105-sres-251 105 sres 251 A resolution to congratulate the Detroit Red Wings on winning the 1998 National Hockey League Stanley Cup Championship and proving themselves to be one of the best teams in NHL history. Commemorations 1998-06-18 1998-06-18 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6529-6530) Senate Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI] MI D L000261 1 Congratulates the Detroit Red Wings on winning the 1998 National Hockey League Stanley Cup Championship. 2016-10-26T06:32:09Z  
105-sres-250 105 sres 250 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the third Saturday in June of each year should be designated as "National Rivers Day". Commemorations 1998-06-17 1998-06-17 Referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI] RI R C000269 0 Expresses the sense of the Senate that the third Saturday in June of each year should be designated as National Rivers Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
105-sres-249 105 sres 249 A resolution to congratulate the Chicago Bulls on winning the 1998 National Basketball Association Championship. Commemorations 1998-06-16 1998-06-16 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6429-6430) Senate Sen. Moseley-Braun, Carol [D-IL] IL D M001025 1 Congratulates the Chicago Bulls on winning the 1998 National Basketball Association championship. 2017-07-14T01:41:18Z  
105-sres-248 105 sres 248 A resolution condemning the brutal killing of Mr. James Byrd, Jr. and commend the community of Jasper, Texas, for the manner in which it has come together in response. Commemorations 1998-06-15 1998-06-15 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6323-6324) Senate Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX] TX R H001016 2 Condemns and calls for the rejection of the brutal murder of James Byrd, Jr., of Jasper, Texas, as horrific and intolerable. Expresses the condolences of the Senate to the Byrd family and notes the family's religious faith, under the leadership of James Sr., and Stella Byrd, and the Reverend Kenneth Lyons, Pastor of the Greater New Bethel Baptist Church, that has helped the family through this most trying time. Commends the leadership shown by Jasper County Sheriff Billy Rowles, city of Jasper Mayor R.C. Horn, and other community leaders in responding to this tragedy. Urges: (1) that law enforcement officials at all appropriate levels continue with the full and fair investigation into all the facts of the case; and (2) prosecutors to proceed with a fair and speedy trial to bring the perpetrators of this outrageous crime to justice. 2025-04-07T13:47:40Z  
105-sres-247 105 sres 247 A resolution to authorize testimony, document production, and representation of Member and employees of the Senate in United States v. Jack L. Williams, et al. Congress 1998-06-11 1998-06-11 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6271) Senate Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] MS R L000447 1 Authorizes: (1) Senator Dale Bumpers, Galen Fountain, and any other Senate employee from whom testimony or document production may be required, to testify and to produce documents in the case of United States v. Jack L. Williams, et al., except when Senator Bumpers' attendance at the Senate is necessary for the performance of his legislative duties and except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent the Senator and such employees in connection with the case. 2025-04-07T15:33:37Z  
105-sres-246 105 sres 246 A resolution authorizing the taking of a photograph in the Chamber of the United States Senate. Congress 1998-06-10 1998-06-10 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6115) Senate Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] MS R L000447 1 Suspends specified provisions of rule IV of the Rules for the Regulation of the Senate Wing of the U.S. Capitol (prohibiting the taking of pictures in the Senate Chamber) to permit an official photograph to be taken of the Senate in actual session. 2016-10-26T06:32:08Z  
105-sres-245 105 sres 245 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that it is the interest of both the United States and the Republic of Korea to maintain and inhance continued close U.S-ROK relations, and to commend President Kim Dae Jung and the Republic of Korea for the measures already implemented and those it has committed to implement to resolve the country's economic and financial problems. International Affairs 1998-06-09 1998-06-11 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. Senate Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE] DE R R000460 1 Urges the United States and the Republic of Korea to continue to advance bilateral security and economic and political ties. Commends President Kim Dae Jung and the Republic of Korea for measures already implemented and measures it has committed to implement to resolve the country's economic and financial problems. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
105-sres-244 105 sres 244 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the ninth anniversary of the massacre of pro-democracy demonstrators on Tiananmen Square by military forces acting under orders from the Government of the People's Republic of China. International Affairs 1998-06-05 1998-06-05 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5681) Senate Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] ME R C001035 3 Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the U.S. Government should remain committed to honoring the memory and spirit of the brave citizens of China who suffered and died in Tiananmen Square on June 4, 1989, for attempting to assert their internationally recognized rights; and (2) supporting the peaceful transition to democratic governance and the observance of internationally recognized human, civil, and political rights and the rule of law in China should be a principal goal of U.S. foreign policy. 2016-10-26T06:32:08Z  
105-sres-242 105 sres 242 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President should not go to China until certain aspects of United States policy toward China in the areas of national security, trade, and human rights have been clarified and outstanding questions surrounding the export of United States satellite and missile technology have been answered. International Affairs 1998-06-04 1998-06-04 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Ashcroft, John [R-MO] MO R A000356 1 Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President: (1) should not go to China to attend a summit with President Jiang until he has provided a full disclosure to the Congress concerning the transfer of U.S. satellite and missile technology to China and until U.S. policy towards China has been formulated more effectively to protect U.S. national security, economic, and human rights interests; (2) should submit a report to the Congress after the proposed summit in China concerning his progress in securing the release of persons remaining imprisoned in China and Tibet and other significant steps to improve human rights; and (3) in addition to applauding narrow trade concessions from China, should ensure that the highest levels of diplomacy are used to open the entire Chinese market to U.S. trade and investment. Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) China's accession to the World Trade Organization should be conditioned on China's compliance with past market access commitments and further steps to open China's market to U.S. investment and trade in goods and services; and (2) the United States should not jeopardize cooperation with and assistance to the Government of Taiwan to appease the Chinese Government, but instead should maintain unambiguously its legal commitments to help maintain Taiwan's capacity for self-defense while calling upon the Chinese Government to renounce the use of force against the people of Taiwan. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
105-sres-243 105 sres 243 A resolution to commend and congratulate the University of Nevada Las Vegas men's golf team on winning the team's first National Collegiate Athletic Association Championship. Commemorations 1998-06-04 1998-06-04 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5662) Senate Sen. Bryan, Richard H. [D-NV] NV D B000993 1 Commends: (1) the University of Nevada Las Vegas for winning the 1998 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I men's collegiate national golf championship; and (2) Chris Berry for his second place individual finish at the NCAA golf championship. Recognizes the achievements of all the players, coaches, and staff who were instrumental in helping the University win the championship and invites them to the Capitol to be honored in an appropriate manner. Urges the President to recognize the accomplishments and achievements of the 1998 University of Nevada Las Vegas Rebels golf team and to invite the team to Washington, D.C., for the traditional White House ceremony held for national championship teams. 2016-10-26T06:32:08Z  
105-sres-240 105 sres 240 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to democracy and human rights in the Lao People's Democratic Republic. International Affairs 1998-06-02 1998-07-29 Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9317-9318) Senate Sen. Thomas, Craig [R-WY] WY R T000162 3 Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Government of Laos should: (1) respect and fully honor its commitments to international norms of human rights and democratic freedoms for the Lao people as embodied in its constitution, international agreements, the 1962 Declaration on the Neutrality of Laos and its Protocol, and the 1973 Vientiane Agreement on Laos; (2) issue a public statement specifically reaffirming its commitment to protecting religious freedom and other basic human rights; (3) fully institute a process of democracy, human rights, and openly-contested free and fair elections in Laos and ensure that the National Assembly elections, currently scheduled for 2002, are openly contested; and (4) allow access for international human rights monitors to Lao prisons and to all regions of the country to investigate allegations of human rights abuses when requested. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
105-sres-241 105 sres 241 A resolution relative to the death of the Honorable Barry Goldwater, formerly a Senator from the State of Arizona. Congress 1998-06-02 1998-06-03 Message on Senate action sent to the House. Senate Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] MS R L000447 3 Expresses the condolences of the Senate on the death of former Senator Barry Goldwater of Arizona. 2016-10-26T06:32:08Z  
105-sres-238 105 sres 238 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding human rights conditions in China and Tibet. International Affairs 1998-06-01 1998-06-04 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5617) Senate Sen. Wellstone, Paul D. [D-MN] MN D W000288 5 Declares that at the upcoming U.S.-China summit the President should: (1) secure from China's leaders a pledge to remove the names on an official reentry blacklist, which now contains the names of more than 50 Chinese citizens living in the United States who cannot return to China because of their peaceful advocacy of greater rights and freedom; and (2) visit family members of victims of the 1989 massacre at Tiananmen Square. Declares that in the context of the upcoming U.S.-China summit, the President should urge the Chinese leaders to: (1) engage in a meaningful dialogue with the Dalai Lama with the aim of establishing genuine cultural and religious autonomy in Tibet; (2) revise China's security laws, including the provisions on "endangering state security" added to the criminal code in March 1997; (3) release unconditionally all imprisoned political, religious, and labor activists detained for their peaceful, nonviolent involvement in public protests; (4) review the sentences of more than 2,000 convicted so-called "counterrevolutionaries" to consider releasing those convicted solely for exercising their internationally recognized rights of free speech and association; (5) encourage greater cooperation by the Chinese Government with the United Nation's human rights mechanisms and greater transparency in China's legal and detention system; (6) ease religious repression by abolishing the requirement that all religious sites register with the official Religious Affairs Bureau and implementing the 1994 recommendations of the U.N. Special Rapporteur on Religious Intolerances; (7) lift Government mandated quotas on the number of monks and nuns in monasteries and nunneries, end the Government's current "reeducation" campaign, and immediately reinstate all monks and nuns expelled from their monasteries for failing to denounce the Dalai Lama; (8) allow access by credible, independent human rights or humanitarian organizations to the nine-year-old boy recognized by the Dalai Lama as the reincarnation of the Panchen Lam… 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
105-sres-239 105 sres 239 A resolution to authorize testimony and document production and representation of Senate employees in Pointe Properties, Inc., et al. v. Michael J. Bevenour, et al. Congress 1998-06-01 1998-06-01 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5525-5526) Senate Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] MS R L000447 1 Authorizes: (1) Mike Morrill (an employee on the staff of Senator Barbara A. Mikulski) and any other employee from whom testimony or document production may be required to testify and produce documents in the case of Pointe Properties, Inc., et al v. Michael J. Bevenour, et al., except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Mr. Morrill and other affected employees. 2016-10-26T06:32:08Z  
105-sres-235 105 sres 235 A resolution commemorating 100 years of relations between the people of the United States and the people of the Philippines. International Affairs 1998-05-22 1998-06-12 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI] HI D A000069 28 Congratulates the Philippines on the commemoration of its independence from Spain. Recognizes and supports the relationship between the Philippines and the United States. Supports Philippine efforts to strengthen democracy, human rights, the rule of law, and expansion of free market economics. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
105-sres-236 105 sres 236 A resolution to express the sense of the Senate regarding English plus other languages. Government Operations and Politics 1998-05-22 1998-05-22 Referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Senate Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM] NM R D000407 9 Declares that the U.S. Government should pursue policies that: (1) support and encourage the U.S. people to master the English language plus other languages of the world; (2) recognize the importance of English as the unifying language of the United States, and the importance of English fluency for individuals who want to succeed in U.S. society; (3) recognize that command of the English language is a critical component of the success and productivity of U.S. children, and should be encouraged at every age; (4) recognize that a skilled labor force is crucial to U.S. competitiveness in a global economy, and the ability to speak one or more languages in addition to English is a significant skill; (5) recognize that knowledge of Spanish, in particular, is vital for building future cultural and economic bridges to Latin America; (6) support literacy programs, including programs designed to teach English, as well as those dedicated to helping U.S. people learn and maintain other languages in addition to English; and (7) develop U.S. linguistic resources by encouraging U.S. citizens to learn and maintain Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Chinese, Italian, Korean, Vietnamese, Farsi, African languages, sign language, and the many other languages of the world, in addition to English. 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
105-sres-237 105 sres 237 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the situation in Indonesia and East Timor. International Affairs 1998-05-22 1998-07-10 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8015-8016) Senate Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI] WI D F000061 19 Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President should: (1) encourage the new political leadership in Indonesia to institute genuine democratic and economic reforms, including the establishment of an independent judiciary, civilian control of the military, and the release of political prisoners; (2) encourage the new political leadership in Indonesia to promote and protect the human rights and fundamental freedoms of all the people of Indonesia and East Timor; and (3) work actively, through the United Nations and with U.S. allies, to carry out the directives of existing U.N. resolutions on East Timor and to support an internationally supervised referendum on self-determination. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
105-sres-233 105 sres 233 A resolution to authorize the testimony and document production and representatiof Senate employees in People v. James Eugene Arenas. Congress 1998-05-21 1998-05-21 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5357) Senate Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] MS R L000447 1 Authorizes: (1) Kelly Gill, and any other employee from whom testimony or document production may be required, to testify and produce documents in the case of People v. James Eugene Arenas, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent such employees in connection with the case. 2016-10-26T06:32:07Z  
105-sres-234 105 sres 234 A resolution to honor Stuart Balderson. Congress 1998-05-21 1998-05-21 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5358) Senate Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK] AK R S000888 4 Names Stuart Balderson as Financial Clerk Emeritus of the Senate. Amends rule XXIII (privilege of the floor) of the Standing Rules of the Senate to allow him admittance while the Senate is in session. 2016-10-26T06:32:07Z  
105-sres-232 105 sres 232 A resolution to express the sense of the Senate that the European Union should waive the penalty for failure to use restitution subsidies for barley to the United States and ensure that restitution or other subsidies are not used for similar sales in the United States and that the President, the United States Trade Representative, and the Secretary of Agriculture should conduct an investigation of and report on the sale and subsidies. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1998-05-19 1998-05-21 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. Senate Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND] ND D D000432 13 Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the European Union should take immediate steps to waive the penalty for failure to use restitution subsidies for barley exported to the United States and establish procedures to ensure that restitution and other subsidies are not used for sales of agricultural commodities to the United States or other North American countries; (2) the President, the United States Trade Representative (USTR), and the Secretary of Agriculture should immediately consult with the European Union regarding the sale of European feed barley to the United States in order to avoid any future sale of such barley to the United States that is based on restitution or other subsidies; and (3) the USTR and the Secretary should report to the Congress on the terms and conditions of such sale, the results of the consultations, and the steps that are being taken or will be taken to address such situations in the future. 2025-01-14T18:59:41Z  
105-sres-231 105 sres 231 A resolution to make a technical amendment to Senate Resolution 208. Congress 1998-05-18 1998-05-18 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5029) Senate Sen. Bennett, Robert F. [R-UT] UT R B000382 0 Makes technical corrections to S.Res. 208 (establishing the Special Committee on the Year 2000 Technology Problem). 2016-10-26T06:32:06Z  
105-sres-230 105 sres 230 A resolution to authorize the production of records by the Select Committee on Intelligence. Congress 1998-05-13 1998-05-13 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4842) Senate Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] MS R L000447 1 Authorizes the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, acting jointly, to provide to the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Justice copies of committee records relevant to the Office's pending inquiry into the handling and dissemination by the Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation of certain foreign intelligence and counterintelligence information. 2016-10-26T06:32:06Z  
105-sres-227 105 sres 227 A resolution to express the sense of the Senate regarding the May 11, 1998 Indian nuclear tests. International Affairs 1998-05-12 1998-05-12 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] CA D F000062 2 Condemns the decision of the Government of India to conduct three nuclear tests on May 11, 1998. Calls upon: (1) the President to carry out the provisions of the Nuclear Proliferation Prevention Act of 1994 with respect to India and invoke all sanctions therein; (2) the Government of India to take immediate steps to reduce tensions that this step has caused; (3) the Governments of Pakistan and the People's Republic of China and all governments to exercise restraint in response to the Indian nuclear tests, in order to avoid further exacerbating the nuclear arms race in South Asia; (4) all governments in the region to take steps to prevent further proliferation of nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles; and (5) the Government of India to enter into a safeguards agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency which would cover all Indian nuclear research facilities at the earliest possible time. 2025-04-07T15:24:11Z  
105-sres-228 105 sres 228 A resolution to authorize the printing of a document entitled "Washington's Farewell Address". Congress 1998-05-12 1998-05-12 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4745) Senate Sen. Warner, John [R-VA] VA R W000154 1 Authorizes the printing of the booklet entitled "Washington's Farewell Address" as a Senate document. 2025-04-07T13:47:40Z  
105-sres-229 105 sres 229 A resolution commemorating the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the Chicago Board of Trade. Commemorations 1998-05-12 1998-05-12 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4745-4747) Senate Sen. Moseley-Braun, Carol [D-IL] IL D M001025 1 Congratulates the Chicago Board of Trade and the city of Chicago, Illinois, on the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the Exchange. 2017-07-14T01:40:55Z  
105-sres-226 105 sres 226 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the policy of the United States at the 50th Annual Meeting of the International Whaling Commission. International Affairs 1998-05-08 1998-05-08 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4600-4601) Senate Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME] ME R S000663 14 Expresses the sense of the Senate that the United States, at the 50th Annual Meeting of the International Whaling Commission in Oman, should: (1) remain firmly opposed to commercial whaling; (2) initiate and support efforts to ensure that all activities conducted under reservations to the Commission's moratorium or sanctuaries are ceased; (3) oppose the lethal taking of whales for scientific purposes unless specifically authorized by the Commission's scientific committee; (4) seek the Commission's support for specific efforts by member nations to end illegal trade in whale meat; and (5) support the permanent protection of whale populations through the establishment of whale sanctuaries in which commercial whaling is prohibited. Urges the United States to make full use of all appropriate mechanisms to implement such goals. 2016-10-26T06:32:06Z  
105-sres-225 105 sres 225 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the 35th anniversary of the founding of the North Carolina Community College System. Commemorations 1998-05-07 1998-05-07 Referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Faircloth, Lauch [R-NC] NC R F000437 1 Calls for a celebration of the 35th anniversary of the founding of the North Carolina Community College System. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
105-sres-223 105 sres 223 A resolution commending the Prince William Sound Community College on twenty years of education service. Commemorations 1998-05-06 1998-05-07 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4549) Senate Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK] AK R M001085 1 Honors the Prince William Sound Community College for providing Alaskans with over 20 years of continuous service and higher education opportunities. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
105-sres-224 105 sres 224 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding an international project to evaluate and facilitate the exchange of advanced technologies. Environmental Protection 1998-05-06 1998-05-06 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4449-4450) Senate Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK] AK R S000888 5 Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President should instruct the Secretary of Energy to consider the Advanced Technology Research Project and report to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources on: (1) whether the United States should encourage the establishment of an international project to facilitate the evaluation and international exchange of data relating to advanced nuclear waste technologies; (2) whether such project could be funded privately and administered by an international nongovernmental, nonprofit organization, with operations in countries that have an interest in developing such technologies; and (3) any legislation that the Secretary believes would be required to enable such a project to be undertaken. 2016-10-26T06:32:06Z  
105-sres-220 105 sres 220 A resolution to express the sense of the Senate that the European Union should cancel the sale of heavily subsidized barley to the United States and ensure that restitution or other subsidies are not used for similar sales and that the President, the United States Trade Representative , and the Secretary of Agriculture should conduct an investigation of and report on the sale and subsidies. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1998-04-30 1998-04-30 Referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND] ND D D000432 13 Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the European Union should take immediate steps to cancel the sale of European feed barley to the United States and establish procedures to ensure that restitution and other subsidies are not used for sales of agricultural commodities to the United States or other North American countries; (2) the President, the United States Trade Representative (USTR), and the Secretary of Agriculture should immediately investigate the sale of European feed barley to the United States and prevent any future sale of such commodities to the United States or other North American countries that is based on restitution or other subsidies; and (3) the USTR and the Secretary should report to the Congress on the terms and conditions of such sale and the steps that have been taken to cancel, and prevent the recurrence of, such sales in the future. 2025-01-14T18:59:41Z  
105-sres-221 105 sres 221 A resolution to designate April 30, 1998, as "National Erase the Hate and Eliminate Racism Day". Commemorations 1998-04-30 1998-04-30 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3959) Senate Sen. Burns, Conrad R. [R-MT] MT R B001126 50 Designates April 30, 1998, as National Erase the Hate and Eliminate Racism Day. 2017-07-14T01:40:49Z  
105-sres-222 105 sres 222 A resolution to commend Stuart Franklin Balderson. Congress 1998-04-30 1998-04-30 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3960) Senate Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] MS R L000447 6 Commends Stuart F. Balderson, Financial Clerk of the Senate from August 1, 1980, to April 30, 1998, for his exemplary service to the U.S. Senate and the Nation. 2016-10-26T06:32:05Z  
105-sres-219 105 sres 219 A resolution to authorize printing of the minutes of the Senate Republican and Democratic Party Conferences. Congress 1998-04-29 1998-04-29 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3798) Senate Sen. Mack, Connie, III [R-FL] FL R M000019 1 Authorizes the printing of the books entitled "Minutes of the Senate Republican Conference, 1911-1964" and "Minutes of the Senate Democratic Conference, 1903-1964" as Senate documents. 2016-10-26T06:32:05Z  
105-sres-217 105 sres 217 A resolution recognizing the Valley Forge Military Academy and College for establishing the "General H. Norman Schwarzkopf Library". Commemorations 1998-04-27 1998-04-27 Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. Senate Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] PA R S000709 0 Recognizes Valley Forge Military Academy and College for establishing the General H. Norman Schwarzkopf Library to serve as a national commemorative site for Operation Desert Shield-Desert Storm. 2025-01-14T17:07:58Z  
105-sres-218 105 sres 218 A resolution to authorize testimony, production of Senate documents, and representation by Senate Legal Counsel in civil case. Congress 1998-04-27 1998-04-27 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3663) Senate Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] MS R L000447 1 Authorizes: (1) employees of the offices of Senator McCain and Senator Kyl to testify and produce documents in the case of Buroojy, et al. v. Walsh, et al., except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent the Senators and their employees in connection with the case. 2025-04-07T13:47:40Z  
105-sres-216 105 sres 216 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding Japan's difficult economic condition. International Affairs 1998-04-24 1998-04-24 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [D-CT] CT D L000304 16 Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the American people and the countries in the Asia-Pacific Region are looking for a demonstration of Japanese leadership and close U.S.-Japan cooperation in resolving the current Japanese economic crisis; (2) encouraging the strengthening of the Japanese economy should be one of the Administration's central priorities in its discussions with Japan; (3) other negotiating objectives should be consistent with the overall goal of promoting Japanese economic growth, improving market access to Japan, and restoring stability to international financial markets; and (4) restoring economic growth in Japan and such stability should be given the highest attention at the upcoming meeting of the G-7 countries. Urges: (1) the President to continue to voice his serious concern about the Japanese economic situation, its international, regional, and bilateral implications, and the need to address significant structural impediments to competition in the Japanese markets; (2) the President, Attorney General, Secretary of the Treasury, and U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to emphasize the importance of financial deregulation; (3) the President, Secretaries of the Treasury and Commerce (Secretaries), and USTR to press for comprehensive and urgent deregulation and fundamental structural reform of the Japanese economy and sectoral markets, liberalization of the distribution system, and elimination of nontariff barriers and anticompetitive business practices; (4) the President, USTR, Commerce Secretary, and Attorney General to continue to press for increased antitrust enforcement by the Japan Fair Trade Commission and strengthening of the Antimonopoly Act; and (5) the President, Secretaries, and Secretary of State to urge the Japanese Government to open the Japanese market and eliminate barriers to foreign direct investment. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
105-sres-215 105 sres 215 A resolution directing the Secretary of the Senate to request the House of Representatives to return the official papers on S. 414, and make a technical correction in the Act as passed by the Senate. Congress 1998-04-23 1998-04-27 Message on Senate action sent to the House. Senate Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX] TX R H001016 0 Directs the Secretary of the Senate to request the House of Representatives to return the official papers on S. 414 (shipping revisions and make a technical correction in such bill as passed by the Senate. 2016-10-26T06:32:05Z  

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