openregs: legislation: 123 rows where bill_type = "sres" and congress = 106 sorted by introduced

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bill_id	congress	bill_type	bill_number	title	policy_area	introduced_date ▲	latest_action_date	latest_action_text	origin_chamber	sponsor_name	sponsor_state	sponsor_party	sponsor_bioguide_id	cosponsor_count	summary_text	update_date
106-sres-142	106	sres	142	An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Small Business.	Congress	1999-07-15	1999-08-04	Committee on Rules and Administration. Hearings held.	Senate	Sen. Bond, Christopher S. [R-MO]	MO	R	B000611	0	Authorizes expenditures by the Senate Committee on Small Business for the 106th Congress.	2025-01-14T17:21:40Z
106-sres-146	106	sres	146	An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Environment and Public Works.	Congress	1999-07-15	1999-07-15	Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.	Senate	Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI]	RI	R	C000269	0	Authorizes expenditures by the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works for the 106th Congress.	2025-01-14T17:21:40Z
106-sres-138	106	sres	138	An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.	Congress	1999-07-14	1999-07-14	Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.	Senate	Sen. Jeffords, James M. [R-VT]	VT	R	J000072	0	Authorizes expenditures by the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions for the 106th Congress.	2025-04-21T12:24:17Z
106-sres-132	106	sres	132	A resolution designating the week beginning January 21, 2001, as "Zinfandel Grape Appreciation Week".	Commemorations	1999-07-01	1999-07-01	Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.	Senate	Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]	CA	D	F000062	5	Designates the week beginning January 21, 2001, as Zinfandel Grape Appreciation Week.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
106-sres-134	106	sres	134	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Joseph Jefferson "Shoeless Joe" Jackson should be appropriately honored for his outstanding baseball accomplishments.	Commemorations	1999-07-01	1999-11-19	Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.	Senate	Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA]	IA	D	H000206	3	Expresses the sense of the Senate that Joseph Jefferson "Shoeless Joe" Jackson should be appropriately honored for his outstanding baseball accomplishments.	2025-04-07T13:42:35Z
106-sres-136	106	sres	136	A resolution condemning the acts of arson at the three Sacramento, California, area synagogues on June 18, 1999, and calling on all Americans to categorically reject crimes of hate and intolerance.	Crime and Law Enforcement	1999-07-01	1999-07-01	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8199)	Senate	Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]	CA	D	B000711	3	Expresses that the Senate: (1) condemns the crimes that occurred in Sacramento, California, at Congregation B'Nai Israel, Congregation Beth Shalom, and Kenesset Israel Torah Center on June 18, 1999; (2) interprets such attacks as an attack on all Americans; (3) is committed to using Federal law enforcement personnel and resources to bring the persons who committed these attacks to justice; (4) recognizes the residents of the Sacramento, California, area who have so quickly joined together to lend support and assistance to the victims and who remain committed to preserving the freedom of religion of all members of the community; and (5) calls upon all Americans to categorically reject similar acts of hate and intolerance.	2018-03-19T20:07:22Z
106-sres-128	106	sres	128	A resolution designating March 2000, as "Arts Education Month".	Commemorations	1999-06-30	2000-03-02	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S1156-1157)	Senate	Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS]	MS	R	C000567	59	Designates March 2000 as Arts Education Month.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
106-sres-130	106	sres	130	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Haiti should conduct free, fair, transparent, and peaceful elections.	International Affairs	1999-06-30	1999-06-30	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.	Senate	Sen. Graham, Bob [D-FL]	FL	D	G000352	4	Commends Haiti's Provisional Electoral Council for its decision to hold elections for 19 senate seats. Urges the Government of Haiti to actively engage in dialog with all elements of Haitian society to further a self-sustainable democracy. Encourages the Government and all political parties in Haiti to proceed toward conducting free, fair, transparent, and peaceful elections as scheduled, in the presence of domestic and international observers, without pressure or interference. Urges the Clinton Administration and the international community to continue to play a positive role in Haiti's economic and political development; and (2) the United Nations (UN) to provide technical support for the elections and to maximize the use of UN civilian police monitors of the CIVPOL mission during the election period. Encourages: (1) the Clinton Administration and the international community to provide substantial assistance for the coming elections; and (2) the Government of Haiti to adopt adequate security measures in preparation for such elections. Urges: (1) all elements of Haitian civil society, including Haitian political leaders, to publicly renounce violence and promote a climate of security; and (2) the United States and other members of the international community to continue support towards a lasting and committed transition to democracy in Haiti.	2025-01-14T19:00:46Z
106-sres-126	106	sres	126	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that appreciation be shown for the extraordinary work of Mildred Winter as Missouri teacher and leader in creating the Parents as Teachers program on the occasion that Mildred Winter steps down as Executive Director of such program.	Commemorations	1999-06-23	1999-06-23	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7542-7543)	Senate	Sen. Bond, Christopher S. [R-MO]	MO	R	B000611	0	Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) admiration and respect be shown for the visionary and innovative work of Mildred Winter in the field of childhood education; and (2) appreciation be shown for the work that Mildred Winter has done through the Parents as Teachers program.	2025-04-07T13:42:19Z
106-sres-124	106	sres	124	A resolution to establish a special committee of the Senate to address the cultural crisis facing America.	Congress	1999-06-17	1999-06-17	Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.	Senate	Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS]	KS	R	B000953	6	Establishes the Special Committee on Culture in the Senate to: (1) study the causes and reasons for the substantial social and cultural regression; (2) make findings of fact, especially about the impact of such negative cultural trends and developments on our broader society, particularly in regards to child well-being; and (3) explore a means of cultural renewal and make recommendations, including any for legislation. Declares that no proposed legislation shall be referred to the Special Committee, and the Committee shall have no power to report by bill or otherwise have legislative jurisdiction.	2025-04-07T13:42:35Z
106-sres-118	106	sres	118	A resolution designating December 12, 1999, as "National Children's Memorial Day".	Commemorations	1999-06-14	1999-11-19	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S14927)	Senate	Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]	NV	D	R000146	59	Designates December 12, 1999, as National Children's Memorial Day.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
106-sres-120	106	sres	120	A resolution requesting that the President raise the issue of agricultural biotechnology at the June G-8 Summit meeting.	Foreign Trade and International Finance	1999-06-14	1999-06-14	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6972)	Senate	Sen. Ashcroft, John [R-MO]	MO	R	A000356	6	Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) as the world trading system moves toward a reduction of tariff and nontariff barriers, all countries should work to ensure that scientifically unfounded new barriers are not erected; (2) the President should raise at the June 1999 G-8 Summit the issues surrounding the use of, and trade in, agricultural biotechnology; and (3) as world leaders prepare for a new round of negotiations on agriculture in the World Trade Organization, such Summit is an appropriate forum to seek a consensus with the major trading partners of the United States regarding recognition of the global benefits of agricultural biotechnology, increasing consumer knowledge and understanding of such biotechnology and its benefits, and the adoption of rational, scientifically-based systems for the regulation of biotechnology products and for eliminating unjustified barriers to the use of such products in international trade.	2018-03-19T20:07:06Z
106-sres-122	106	sres	122	A resolution authorizing the reporting of committee funding resolutions for the period October 1, 1999, through February 28, 2001.	Congress	1999-06-14	1999-06-14	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6972-6973)	Senate	Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]	KY	R	M000355	1	Provides that by July 15, 1999, each Senate committee shall report one resolution authorizing the committee to make expenditures out of the contingent fund of the Senate to defray its expenses, including the compensation of staff members, for October 1, 1999, through February 28, 2001. Authorizes the Committee on Rules and Administration to report one authorization resolution containing more than one committee authorization resolution for such period.	2025-04-07T13:43:15Z
106-sres-116	106	sres	116	A resolution condemning the arrest and detention of 13 Iranian Jews accused of espionage.	International Affairs	1999-06-10	1999-06-10	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.	Senate	Sen. Fitzgerald, Peter [R-IL]	IL	R	F000442	0	Condemns the arrest and detention of 13 Iranian Jews accused of spying for the United States and Israel. Calls upon the Iranian authorities to: (1) release these individuals immediately and without harm; and (2) provide internationally accepted legal protections to all its citizens, regardless of their status or position.	2025-01-14T19:00:46Z
106-sres-113	106	sres	113	A resolution to amend the Standing Rules of the Senate to require that the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States be recited at the commencement of the daily session of the Senate.	Congress	1999-06-09	1999-06-23	Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.	Senate	Sen. Smith, Bob [R-NH]	NH	R	S000606	12	Amends rule IV of the Standing Rules of the Senate to require that the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States be recited at the commencement of the daily session of the Senate.	2025-04-07T13:42:35Z
106-sres-114	106	sres	114	A resolution designating June 22, 1999, as "National Pediatric AIDS Awareness Day".	Commemorations	1999-06-09	1999-06-10	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6914-6915)	Senate	Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT]	UT	R	H000338	49	Designates June 22, 1999, as National Pediatric AIDS Awareness Day.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
106-sres-109	106	sres	109	A resolution relating to the activities of the National Islamic Front government in Sudan.	International Affairs	1999-05-27	1999-07-01	Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8189)	Senate	Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS]	KS	R	B000953	6	Declares that the Senate: (1) condemns the National Islamic Front (NIF) Government in Sudan for its support for terrorism and its continued human rights violations; and (2) deplores the slave raids in southern Sudan and calls on such Government to end immediately slavery in Sudan. Calls on the United Nations Security Council to: (1) condemn such slave raids and bring to justice those responsible; (2) implement the existing air embargo and impose an arms embargo on such Government; (3) implement reforms of Operation Lifeline Sudan (OLS) to enhance the independence of that operation from such Government; (4) determine whether or not such Government's war policy constitutes genocide; and (5) implement the recommendations of UN Special Rapporteur for Sudan, Leonardo Franco, who has called for the posting of human rights monitors throughout Sudan. Calls for the President to: (1) increase support for relief organizations working outside the umbrella of OLS; (2) instruct the Agency for International Development (AID) and other appropriate agencies to provide additional support to nongovernmental relief organizations that work outside the OLS umbrella and to enhance the independence of OLS from such Government; (3) double the funds that are made available through the STAR Program for the promotion of the rule of law to advance democracy and the enhancement of infrastructure in areas in Sudan controlled by the opposition to such Government; (4) instruct AID to provide humanitarian assistance directly to indigenous humanitarian groups in southern Sudan and the Nuba Mountains; (5) intensify and expand U.S. diplomatic and economic pressure on such Government in conjunction with and urging other countries to impose sanctions on such Government that are similar to U.S.-imposed sanctions; (5) continue to enhance the peace process in Sudan supported by the Inter-governmental Authority for Development; and (6) report to Congress on efforts or plans to promote the end of slavery in Sudan.	2025-04-07T13:42:35Z
106-sres-110	106	sres	110	A resolution designating June 5, 1999, as "National Race for the Cure Day".	Commemorations	1999-05-27	1999-05-27	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6447-6448)	Senate	Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX]	TX	R	H001016	55	Commemorates the 10th Anniversary of the National Race for the Cure. Designates June 5, 1999, as National Race for the Cure Day.	2025-04-07T13:42:19Z
106-sres-112	106	sres	112	A resolution to designate June 5, 1999, as "Safe Night USA".	Commemorations	1999-05-27	1999-05-27	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6449-6450)	Senate	Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI]	WI	D	F000061	0	Designates June 5, 1999, as Safe Night USA.	2025-04-07T13:42:35Z
106-sres-108	106	sres	108	A resolution designating the month of March 2000, as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.	Commemorations	1999-05-26	1999-11-19	Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.	Senate	Sen. Breaux, John B. [D-LA]	LA	D	B000780	39	Designates March 2000 as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
106-sres-105	106	sres	105	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate relating to consideration of Slobodan Milosevic as a war criminal.	International Affairs	1999-05-24	1999-05-24	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.	Senate	Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND]	ND	D	D000432	2	Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President should: (1) publicly declare, as a matter of U.S. policy, that the United States considers Slobodan Milosevic to be a war criminal; and (2) urge the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia to seek immediately an indictment of Slobodan Milosevic for war crimes and to prosecute him to the fullest extent of international law.	2025-04-07T13:44:48Z
106-sres-106	106	sres	106	A resolution to express the sense of the Senate regarding English plus other languages.	Government Operations and Politics	1999-05-24	1999-05-24	Referred to the Committee on HELP.	Senate	Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM]	NM	R	D000407	16	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, with special emphasis on the growing importance of Spanish for our Nation's economic and cultural relationships with Mexico, Central America, and South America; (2) recognize the value of Spanish to millions of U.S. people of Hispanic descent, who will be the Nation's largest minority by the year 2005, constituting one of every four U.S. people by the year 2030; (3) 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; (4) 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; (5) 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; (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, Russian, Arabic, 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
106-sres-104	106	sres	104	A resolution to authorize testimony, production of documents, and legal representation in United States v. Nippon Miniature Bearing, Inc., et al.	Congress	1999-05-20	1999-05-20	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5780)	Senate	Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS]	MS	R	L000447	1	Authorizes: (1) Tim Osborn, and any other former Senate Member or employee from whom testimony may be required, to testify and produce documents in the case of United States v. Nippon Miniature Bearing, Inc., et al., except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent such individuals in connection with the case.	2025-04-07T13:47:31Z
106-sres-101	106	sres	101	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on agricultural trade negotiations.	Foreign Trade and International Finance	1999-05-13	1999-05-13	Referred to the Committee on Finance.	Senate	Sen. Fitzgerald, Peter [R-IL]	IL	R	F000442	9	Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President should adopt certain trade negotiating objectives, including: (1) the initiation of a round of multilateral trade negotiations that continues to reform agricultural and food trade policy and increases trade liberalization in agriculture and food; (2) the elimination of all export subsidies and nontariff barriers to trade, including tightening of rules for their circumvention; (3) the elimination of state trading enterprises; (4) the accelerated resolution of trade disputes and prompt enforcement of dispute panels of the World Trade Organization (WTO); (5) the provision of food security for importing nations by ensuring access to supplies through a commitment by WTO member countries not to restrict or prohibit the export of agricultural products; and (6) the establishment of WTO rules that will allow developing countries to graduate to full participation in, and obligations under, the WTO.	2025-01-14T18:59:41Z
106-sres-102	106	sres	102	A resolution appointing Patricia Mack Bryan as Senate Legal Counsel.	Congress	1999-05-13	1999-05-13	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5318-5319)	Senate	Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS]	MS	R	L000447	0	Makes the appointment of Patricia Mack Bryan as Senate Legal Counsel effective as of June 1, 1999, through the end of the 107th Congress.	2018-03-19T20:06:41Z
106-sres-100	106	sres	100	A resolution reaffirming the principles of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development with respect to the sovereign rights of countries and the right of voluntary and informed consent in family planning programs.	International Affairs	1999-05-12	1999-05-12	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.	Senate	Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS]	KS	R	B000953	8	Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) no bilateral or multilateral assistance or benefit to any country should be conditioned upon or linked to that country's adoption or failure to adopt population programs or to the relinquishment of that country's sovereign right to implement the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development consistent with its own national laws and development priorities, with full respect for the various religious and ethical values and cultural backgrounds of its people, and in conformity with universally recognized international human rights; (2) family planning service providers or referral agents should not implement or be subject to quotas or other numerical targets for total number of births, number of family planning acceptors, or acceptors of a particular method of family planning (but allows the use of quantitative estimates or indicators for budgeting and planning purposes); (3) no family planning project should include payment of incentives, bribes, gratuities, or financial reward to any person in exchange for becoming a family planning acceptor or to program personnel for achieving a numerical target or quota of total number of births, number of family planning acceptors, or acceptors of a particular method of family planning; (4) no project should deny any right or benefit, including the right of access to participate in any program of general welfare or the right of access to health care, as a consequence of any person's decision not to accept family planning services; (5) every family planning project should provide family planning acceptors with comprehensible information on the health benefits and risks of the method chosen; (6) every family planning project should ensure that experimental contraceptive drugs and devices and medical procedures are provided only in the context of a scientific study in which participants are advised of the potential risks and benefits; (7) the United States should reaffirm these principles in the speci…	2025-01-14T19:00:46Z
106-sres-98	106	sres	98	A resolution designating the week beginning October 17, 1999, and the week beginning October 15, 2000, as "National Character Counts Week".	Commemorations	1999-05-06	1999-06-29	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7799-7803)	Senate	Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM]	NM	R	D000407	58	Proclaims the week beginning October 17, 1999, and the week beginning October 15, 2000, as National Character Counts Week.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
106-sres-96	106	sres	96	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding a peaceful process of self-determination in East Timor, and for other purposes.	International Affairs	1999-05-05	1999-05-05	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.	Senate	Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT]	VT	D	L000174	17	Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the United States should promptly contribute to the United Nations Trust Fund which will provide support for the East Timor ballot process; and (2) any agreement for the sale, transfer, or licensing of any military equipment for Indonesia entered into by the United States should state that such equipment will not be used in East Timor. Urges: (1) the President and the Secretaries of State and Defense to intensify their efforts to urge the Indonesian Government and military to disarm and disband anti-independence militias and grant full access to East Timor by international human rights monitors, humanitarian organizations, and the press; and (2) the President to report to the Congress on steps taken by the Indonesian Government and military to ensure a stable and secure environment in East Timor.	2025-01-14T19:00:46Z
106-sres-97	106	sres	97	A resolution designating the week of May 2 through 8, 1999, as the 14th Annual Teacher Appreciation Week, and designating Tuesday, May 4, 1999, as National Teacher Day.	Commemorations	1999-05-05	1999-05-05	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4817)	Senate	Sen. Coverdell, Paul [R-GA]	GA	R	C000813	18	Designates: (1) the week of May 2 through 8, 1999, as the 14th Annual Teacher Appreciation Week; and (2) Tuesday, May 4, 1999, as National Teacher Day.	2018-03-19T20:06:33Z
106-sres-93	106	sres	93	A resolution to recognize Lincoln Park High School for its educational excellence, congratulating the faculty and staff of Lincoln Park High School for their efforts, and encouraging the faculty, staff, and students of Lincoln Park High School to continue their good work into the next millennium.	Commemorations	1999-05-04	1999-05-04	Referred to the Committee on HELP.	Senate	Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]	IL	D	D000563	1	Recognizes Lincoln Park High School (Chicago, Illinois) for its educational excellence; (2) congratulates the faculty and staff of the School for their efforts; and (3) encourages them and their students to continue their good work into the next millennium.	2025-04-21T12:24:17Z
106-sres-94	106	sres	94	A resolution commending the efforts of the Reverend Jesse Jackson to secure the release of the soldiers held by the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.	Commemorations	1999-05-04	1999-05-05	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 92-0. Record Vote No: 99. (consideration: CR S4727)	Senate	Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV]	WV	D	B001210	1	Commends the Reverend Jesse Jackson for securing the release of Sergeant Andrew A. Ramirez, Sergeant Christopher J. Stone, and Specialist Steven M. Gonzales, who were taken prisoner by the armed forces of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia while on patrol along the Macedonia- Yugoslav border.	2018-03-19T20:06:29Z
106-sres-91	106	sres	91	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Jim Thorpe should be recognized as the "Athlete of the Century".	Commemorations	1999-05-03	1999-05-03	Referred to the Committee on Commerce.	Senate	Sen. Santorum, Rick [R-PA]	PA	R	S000059	2	Expresses the sense of the Senate that Jim Thorpe should be recognized as the Athlete of the Century.	2025-01-14T18:51:33Z
106-sres-92	106	sres	92	Prostate Cancer Research Commitment Resolution of 1999	Health	1999-05-03	1999-10-26	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.	Senate	Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]	CA	D	B000711	31	Prostate Cancer Research Commitment Resolution of 1999 - Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) finding treatment breakthroughs and a cure for prostate cancer should be made a national health priority; (2) significant increases in prostate cancer research funding, commensurate with the impact of the disease, should be made available at the National Institutes of Health and to the Department of Defense Prostate Cancer Research Program; and (3) these agencies should prioritize prostate cancer research that is directed toward innovative clinical and translational research projects in order that treatment breakthroughs can be more rapidly offered to patients.	2025-08-20T14:18:51Z
106-sres-90	106	sres	90	A resolution designating the 30th day of April 2000 as "Dia de los Ninos: Celebrating Young Americans", and for other purposes.	Commemorations	1999-04-29	2000-04-27	Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3041)	Senate	Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT]	UT	R	H000338	11	Designates April 30, 2000, as Dia de los Ninos: Celebrating Young Americans.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
106-sres-88	106	sres	88	A resolution relative to the death of the Honorable Roman L. Hruska, formerly a Senator from the State of Nebraska.	Congress	1999-04-28	1999-04-30	Message on Senate action sent to the House.	Senate	Sen. Hagel, Chuck [R-NE]	NE	R	H001028	1	Expresses the condolences of the Senate on the death of Roman L. Hruska, formerly a Senator from Nebraska.	2018-03-19T20:06:24Z
106-sres-89	106	sres	89	A resolution designating the Henry Clay Desk in the Senate Chamber for assignment to the senior Senator from Kentucky at that Senator's request.	Congress	1999-04-28	1999-04-28	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4401-4402)	Senate	Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]	KY	R	M000355	0	Designates the Henry Clay Desk in the Senate Chamber for assignment to the senior Senator from Kentucky at the Senator's request.	2018-03-19T20:06:24Z
106-sres-86	106	sres	86	A resolution supporting the National Railroad Hall of Fame, Inc. of Galesburg, Illinois, in its endeavor to erect a monument know as the National Railroad Hall of Fame.	Commemorations	1999-04-27	1999-04-27	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.	Senate	Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]	IL	D	D000563	1	Supports the National Railroad Hall of Fame, Inc., of Galesburg, Illinois, in its endeavor to erect the National Railroad Hall of Fame.	2025-01-14T18:51:33Z
106-sres-87	106	sres	87	A resolution commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the International Visitors Program	Commemorations	1999-04-27	2000-03-27	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1752; text: CR S1752)	Senate	Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]	IL	D	D000563	42	Commemorates the 60th Anniversary of the International Visitors Program. Commends the achievements of the thousands of volunteers who are part of the National Council for International Visitors "citizen diplomats."	2025-01-14T19:00:46Z
106-sres-84	106	sres	84	A resolution to designate the month of May, 1999, as "National Alpha 1 Awareness Month".	Commemorations	1999-04-26	1999-04-26	Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.	Senate	Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME]	ME	R	S000663	17	Designates May 1999 as National Alpha 1 Awareness Month.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
106-sres-85	106	sres	85	A resolution supporting the efforts of the people of Indonesia in achieving a transition to genuine democracy, and for other purposes.	International Affairs	1999-04-26	1999-04-26	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.	Senate	Sen. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ]	NJ	D	T000317	6	Supports the Indonesian people in their efforts to carry out the provisions of the new election laws and hold democratic elections as scheduled.Calls upon: (1) the Government of Indonesia to take all steps necessary to ensure that the June 7, 1999, elections are free, fair, and transparent; (2) all political, military, and ethnic leaders to refrain from violence and work toward a peaceful political campaign period; (3) all Indonesian leaders, political party members, military personnel, and the general public to respect and uphold the results of all elections held in a free and fair manner; (4) all candidates for political office to address the ethnic and religious tensions in Indonesia that have surfaced since President Suharto's resignation and incorporate possible solutions into their election platforms; and (5) the Government of Indonesia and all prospective officeholders to work with the people of East Timor to achieve an equitable and realistic solution to the question of East Timor's future political status.	2025-01-14T19:00:46Z
106-sres-82	106	sres	82	A resolution expressing the gratitude of the United States Senate for the service of Thomas B. Griffith, Legal Counsel for the United States Senate.	Congress	1999-04-22	1999-04-22	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4145)	Senate	Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC]	SC	R	T000254	4	Commends Thomas B. Griffith for his more than four years of exemplary service to the Senate, including three and one half years as Senate Legal Counsel.	2025-04-07T13:42:35Z
106-sres-83	106	sres	83	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the settlement of claims of citizens of Germany regarding deaths resulting from the accident near Cavalese, Italy, on February 3, 1998, before the settlement of claims with respect to the deaths of members of the United States Air Force resulting from the accident off Namibia on September 13, 1997.	International Affairs	1999-04-22	1999-04-22	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.	Senate	Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC]	SC	R	T000254	0	Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the Government of Germany should promptly settle with the families of the members of the U.S. Air Force (USAF) killed in a collision between a USAF C-141 Starlifter aircraft and a German Luftwaffe Tupelov TU-154M aircraft off the coast of Namibia on September 13, 1997; and (2) until such settlement is reached, the United States should not make any payments to German citizens as settlement of claims for deaths arising from the accident involving a U.S. Marine Corps EA-6B aircraft near Cavalese, Italy, on February 3, 1998.	2025-01-14T19:00:46Z
106-sres-81	106	sres	81	A resolution designating the year of 1999 as "The Year of Safe Drinking Water" and commemorating the 25th anniversary of the enactment of the Safe Drinking Water Act.	Commemorations	1999-04-21	1999-06-10	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6914)	Senate	Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]	ID	R	C000880	52	Designates 1999 as The Year of Safe Drinking Water. Commemorates the 25th anniversary of the enactment of the Safe Drinking Water Act.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
106-sres-77	106	sres	77	A resolution commending and congratulating the University of Connecticut Huskies for winning the 1999 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship.	Commemorations	1999-04-15	1999-04-15	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3756-3758)	Senate	Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT]	CT	D	D000388	1	Commends the Huskies of the University of Connecticut for winning the 1999 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship.	2018-03-19T20:06:13Z
106-sres-78	106	sres	78	A resolution to authorize representation of Members and officers of the Senate in the case of Jim Russell v. Albert Gore.	Congress	1999-04-15	1999-04-15	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3819)	Senate	Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS]	MS	R	L000447	1	Directs the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Vice President Gore, Senator Gorton, and Senator Murray in the case of Jim Russell v. Albert Gore, et al.	2018-03-19T20:06:14Z
106-sres-79	106	sres	79	A resolution designating the Chairman of the Joint Economic Committee for the 106th Congress.	Congress	1999-04-15	1999-04-15	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3819)	Senate	Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS]	MS	R	L000447	0	Designates Senator Connie Mack as Chairman of the Joint Economic Committee for the 106th Congress.	2018-03-19T20:06:15Z
106-sres-80	106	sres	80	A resolution congratulating Boyd Clines, Larry Rogers, and Matt Moseley for their bravery and courage in the April 12, 1999, rescue mission of Mr. Ivers Sims.	Commemorations	1999-04-15	1999-04-15	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3819)	Senate	Sen. Coverdell, Paul [R-GA]	GA	R	C000813	1	Congratulates Boyd Clines, Larry Rogers, and Matt Moseley for the bravery and heroism they displayed during the April 12, 1999, rescue mission of Mr. Ivers Sims. Commends Atlanta firefighters, police officers, Sheriff's deputies, and residents for the outstanding teamwork that they displayed in fighting the fire of the cotton mill.	2018-03-19T20:06:16Z
106-sres-76	106	sres	76	A resolution to commend the Purdue University women's basketball team on winning the 1999 National Collegiate Athletic Association women's basketball championship.	Commemorations	1999-04-14	1999-04-14	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3669-3670)	Senate	Sen. Bayh, Evan [D-IN]	IN	D	B001233	1	Commends the Purdue University Lady Boilers basketball team for winning the National Collegiate Athletic Association women's basketball national championship.	2018-03-19T20:06:12Z
106-sres-75	106	sres	75	A resolution reconstituting the Senate Arms Control Observer Group as the Senate National Security Working Group and revising the authority of the Group.	Congress	1999-03-25	1999-03-25	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3564-3565)	Senate	Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS]	MS	R	L000447	0	Reconstitutes and reauthorizes the Senate Arms Control Observer Group as the Senate National Security Working Group. Modifies the Working Group's authority, including by directing the Group to act as official observers on the U.S. delegation to any negotiations to which the United States is a party on: (1) reduction, limitation, or control of conventional weapons, weapons of mass destruction, or the means for delivery of any such weapons; (2) reduction, limitation, or control of missile defenses; and (3) export controls. Encourages the Working Group to consult with legislators of foreign nations regarding such matters. Excludes from such authority the investigation of intelligence matters. Revises provisions regarding the composition of the Working Group. Increases the amount of money to be expended for staff and expenses.	2025-04-07T13:42:46Z
106-sres-74	106	sres	74	A resolution expressing the support of the Senate for the members of the United States Armed Forces who are engaged in military operations against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.	Commemorations	1999-03-24	1999-03-24	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3300)	Senate	Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS]	MS	R	L000447	99	Expresses support for the U.S. military personnel who are engaged in military operations against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and recognizes their professionalism, dedication, patriotism, and courage.	2018-03-19T20:06:10Z
106-sres-72	106	sres	72	A resolution designating the month of May in 1999 and 2000 as "National ALS Awareness Month".	Commemorations	1999-03-23	1999-04-29	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4474)	Senate	Sen. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ]	NJ	D	T000317	60	Designates the month of May in 1999 and 2000 as National ALS Awareness Month.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
106-sres-73	106	sres	73	A resolution congratulating the Government and the people of the Republic of El Salvador on successfully completing free and democratic elections on March 7, 1999.	International Affairs	1999-03-23	1999-03-23	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3155-3156)	Senate	Sen. DeWine, Mike [R-OH]	OH	R	D000294	3	Congratulates: (1) the Government and the people of the Republic of El Salvador for the successful completion of democratic multiparty elections held on March 7, 1999, for President and Vice President; (2) President-elect Francisco Guillermo Flores Perez and Vice President-elect Carlos Quintanilla Schmidt on their recent victory and their continued commitment to democracy, national reconciliation, and reconstruction; and (3) El Salvadoran President Armando Calderon Sol for his personal commitment to democracy. Commends all Salvadoran citizens and political parties for their efforts to work together to take risks for democracy and to pursue national reconciliation. Supports Salvadoran attempts to continue their cooperation. Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to democracy and peaceful development throughout Central America.	2025-01-14T19:00:46Z
106-sres-71	106	sres	71	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate rejecting a tax increase on investment income of certain associations.	Taxation	1999-03-22	1999-03-22	Referred to the Committee on Finance.	Senate	Sen. Abraham, Spencer [R-MI]	MI	R	A000355	10	Declares that it is the sense of the Senate that Congress should reject the President's proposed tax increase on the investment income of non-profit trade associations and professional societies like business leagues, chambers of commerce, real-estate boards, boards of trade, and certain professional football leagues.	2025-04-07T13:43:37Z
106-sres-69	106	sres	69	A resolution to prohibit the consideration of retroactive tax increases in the Senate.	Taxation	1999-03-18	1999-03-18	Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.	Senate	Sen. Coverdell, Paul [R-GA]	GA	R	C000813	7	Provides that it shall not be in order in the Senate to consider any bill, joint resolution, amendment, motion, or conference report that includes a retroactive Federal income tax rate increase. Waives such point of order only by the affirmative vote of three-fifths of the Members. Requires the same majority to sustain an appeal of the ruling of the Chair on such point of order. Makes this resolution effective January 1, 1999.	2025-04-07T13:42:35Z
106-sres-70	106	sres	70	A resolution to authorize representation of Senate and Members of the Senate in the case of James E. Pietrangelo, II v. United States Senate, et al.	Congress	1999-03-18	1999-03-18	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2934)	Senate	Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS]	MS	R	L000447	1	Directs the Senate Legal Counsel to represent the Senate and all Members in the case of James E. Pietrangelo, II v. United States Senate, et al.	2018-03-19T20:06:04Z
106-sres-64	106	sres	64	A resolution recognizing the historic significance of the first anniversary of the Good Friday Peace Agreement.	International Affairs	1999-03-17	1999-03-17	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2836-2837)	Senate	Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]	IL	D	D000563	35	Recognizes the historic significance of the first anniversary of the Good Friday Peace Agreement. Salutes British Prime Minister Tony Blair and Irish Taoiseach Bertie Ahern and the elected representatives of the political parties in Northern Ireland for creating the opportunity for a negotiated peace. Commends former Senator George Mitchell for his leadership on behalf of the United States in guiding the parties toward peace. Congratulates the people of the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland for their commitment to work together in peace. Reaffirms the bonds of friendship and cooperation that exist between the United States and the Governments of the Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom. Encourages all parties to move forward to implement the Agreement.	2018-03-19T20:05:56Z
106-sres-65	106	sres	65	A resolution to authorize testimony, document production, and legal representation in Dirk S. Dixon, et al. v. Bruce Pearson, et al.	Congress	1999-03-17	1999-03-17	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2877)	Senate	Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS]	MS	R	L000447	1	Authorizes: (1) Kevin Carvell, Judy Steffes, and any other former or current Senate employee from whom testimony or document production may be required to testify and produce documents in the case of Dirk S. Dixon, et al. v. Bruce Pearson, et al., except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senator Byron L. Dorgan, Kevin Carvell, Judy Steffes, and any other Member or employee of the Senate from whom testimony or document production may be required in connection with such case.	2018-03-19T20:05:57Z
106-sres-66	106	sres	66	A resolution to authorize testimony, documentary production, and representation of employees of the Senate in United States v. Yah Lin "Charlie" Trie.	Congress	1999-03-17	1999-03-17	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2877-78)	Senate	Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS]	MS	R	L000447	1	Authorizes: (1) the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Governmental Affairs to produce records of the committee, and present and former committee employees from whom testimony is required to testify, in the case of United States v. Yah Lin "Charlie" Trie, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent such employees.	2018-03-19T20:05:59Z
106-sres-67	106	sres	67	A resolution to authorize representation of Secretary of the Senate in the case of Bob Schaffer, et al. v. William Jefferson Clinton, et al.	Congress	1999-03-17	1999-03-17	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2877-2878)	Senate	Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS]	MS	R	L000447	1	Directs the Senate Legal Counsel to represent the Secretary of the Senate in the case of Bob Schaffer, et al. v. William Jefferson Clinton, et al.	2018-03-19T20:05:59Z
106-sres-68	106	sres	68	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the treatment of women and girls by the Taliban in Afghanistan.	International Affairs	1999-03-17	1999-05-05	Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.	Senate	Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]	CA	D	B000711	14	Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the President should instruct the U.S. representative to the United Nations (UN) to use all appropriate means to prevent the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan from obtaining the seat in the UN General Assembly reserved for Afghanistan as long as gross violations of internationally recognized human rights against women and girls persist; and (2) the U.S. should refuse to recognize any such government which is not taking actions to achieve specified goals in Afghanistan, including the effective participation of women in all civil, economic, and social life, the right of women to work, the right of women and girls to an education without discrimination, and equal access of women and girls to health facilities.	2025-04-07T13:46:35Z
106-sres-61	106	sres	61	A resolution commending the Honorable J. Robert Kerrey, United States Senator from Nebraska, on the 30th anniversary of the events giving rise to his receiving the Medal of Honor.	Commemorations	1999-03-16	1999-03-16	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.	Senate	Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD]	SD	D	D000064	98	Commends U.S. Senator J. Robert Kerrey of Nebraska, on the 30th anniversary of the events giving rise to his receiving the Medal of Honor, for service to the United States.	2025-04-07T13:42:19Z
106-sres-62	106	sres	62	A resolution proclaiming the month of January 1999 as "National Cervical Health Month".	Commemorations	1999-03-16	1999-03-16	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.	Senate	Sen. Mack, Connie, III [R-FL]	FL	R	M000019	30	Proclaims the month of January 1999 as National Cervical Health Month.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
106-sres-63	106	sres	63	A resolution recognizing and honoring Joe DiMaggio.	Commemorations	1999-03-16	1999-03-16	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2783-2785)	Senate	Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY]	NY	D	M001054	9	Recognizes and honors Joe DiMaggio for his storied baseball career, for his many contributions to the nation, and for transcending baseball and becoming a symbol of talent, commitment, and achievement.	2018-03-19T20:05:55Z
106-sres-60	106	sres	60	A resolution recognizing the plight of the Tibetan people on the forty-first anniversary of Tibet's 1959 Lhasa uprising and calling for serious negotiations between China and the Dalai Lama to achieve a peaceful solution to the situation in Tibet.	Commemorations	1999-03-10	2000-03-09	Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.	Senate	Sen. Mack, Connie, III [R-FL]	FL	R	M000019	9	Expresses the sense of the Senate that March 10, 2000, should: (1) be recognized as Tibetan Day of Commemoration in remembrance of Tibetans who sacrificed, suffered, and died during the Lhasa uprising and in affirmation of the inherent rights of the Tibetan people to determine their future; and (2) serve as an occasion to renew calls by the President, Congress, and other U.S. Government officials on the Government of the People's Republic of China to enter into serious negotiations with the Dalai Lama or his representatives until a peaceful solution, satisfactory to both sides, is achieved.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
106-sres-59	106	sres	59	A resolution designating both July 2, 1999, and July 2, 2000, as "National Literacy Day".	Commemorations	1999-03-08	1999-07-01	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8193)	Senate	Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ]	NJ	D	L000123	51	Designates July 2, 1999, and July 2, 2000, as National Literacy Day.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
106-sres-57	106	sres	57	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the human rights situation in Cuba.	International Affairs	1999-03-04	1999-03-25	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 98-0. Record Vote No: 67.	Senate	Sen. Graham, Bob [D-FL]	FL	D	G000352	13	Expresses the sense of the Senate that at the 55th session of the United Nations Human Rights Commission in Geneva, Switzerland, the United States should make all efforts necessary to pass a resolution criticizing Cuba for its human rights abuses, and to secure the appointment of a Special Rapporteur for Cuba.	2026-02-10T13:38:48Z
106-sres-58	106	sres	58	A resolution relating to the retirement of Barry J. Wolk.	Congress	1999-03-04	1999-03-04	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2350)	Senate	Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS]	MS	R	L000447	1	Expresses appreciation to Barry J. Wolk for his years of service to the U.S. Senate.	2025-04-07T13:42:35Z
106-sres-55	106	sres	55	A resolution making appointments to certain Senate committees for the 106th Congress.	Congress	1999-03-02	1999-03-02	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2154)	Senate	Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS]	MS	R	L000447	1	Makes appointments to the following Senate committees for the 106th Congress: (1) Veterans' Affairs; (2) Aging; (3) Indian Affairs; and (4) Year 2000 Technology Problems.	2018-03-19T20:05:47Z
106-sres-56	106	sres	56	A resolution recognizing March 2, 1999 as the "National Read Across America Day", and encouraging every child, parent and teacher to read throughout the year.	Commemorations	1999-03-02	1999-03-02	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2156-2157)	Senate	Sen. Coverdell, Paul [R-GA]	GA	R	C000813	2	Recognizes March 2, 1999, as National Read Across America Day.	2025-01-02T17:15:51Z
106-sres-50	106	sres	50	A resolution designating March 25,1999, as "Greek Independence Day: A Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy".	Commemorations	1999-02-25	1999-03-18	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.	Senate	Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA]	PA	R	S000709	50	Designates March 25, 1999, as Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
106-sres-51	106	sres	51	An original resolution providing for members on the part of the Senate of the Joint Committee on Printing and the Joint Committee on the Library.	Congress	1999-02-25	1999-03-02	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2153)	Senate	Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]	KY	R	M000355	0	Elects Senators Mitch McConnell, Thad Cochran, Don Nickles, Dianne Feinstein, and Daniel K. Inouye to the Joint Committee on Printing. Elects Senators Ted Stevens, Mitch McConnell, Thad Cochran, Christopher J. Dodd, and Daniel Patrick Moynihan to the Joint Committee on the Library.	2025-04-07T13:46:35Z
106-sres-52	106	sres	52	An original resolution to authorize the printing of a collection of the rules of the committees of the Senate.	Congress	1999-02-25	1999-03-02	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2153)	Senate	Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]	KY	R	M000355	0	Directs that a collection of the rules of the committees of the Senate be printed as a Senate document. Provides for 600 additional copies of such document for the Committee on Rules and Administration.	2025-01-14T17:21:40Z
106-sres-53	106	sres	53	A resolution to designate March 24, 1999, as "National School Violence Victims' Memorial Day".	Commemorations	1999-02-25	1999-03-24	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.	Senate	Sen. Hutchinson, Tim [R-AR]	AR	R	H001015	52	Designates March 24, 1999, as National School Violence Victims' Memorial Day.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
106-sres-54	106	sres	54	A resolution condemning the escalating violence, the gross violation of human rights and attacks against civilians, and the attempt to overthrow a democratically elected government in Sierra Leone.	International Affairs	1999-02-25	1999-05-05	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4817-4818)	Senate	Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI]	WI	D	F000061	10	Urges the President and the Secretary of State to give high priority to aiding in the resolution of the conflict in Sierra Leone and to bringing stability to West Africa. Condemns: (1) atrocities committed by the Armed Forces Revolutionary Council (AFRC) and the Revolutionary United Front (RUF) throughout the conflict; and (2) specified external actors for contributing to the cycle of violence by providing assistance to AFRC or RUF. Supports: (1) continued efforts by the regional peacekeeping force, the Economic Community Monitoring Group (ECOMOG), to restore peace and security and to defend the democratically elected Government of Sierra Leone; (2) appropriate U.S. logistical, medical, and political support for ECOMOG; and (3) the people of Sierra Leone in their quest for a democratic, prosperous, and reconciled society. Recognizes that basic improvements in ECOMOG's performance regarding human rights and personnel management would improve its effectiveness. Calls for: (1) an immediate cessation of hostilities and respect for human rights; and (2) all members of the conflict to engage in dialogue to bring about a long-term solution.	2025-04-07T13:43:15Z
106-sres-49	106	sres	49	A resolution authorizing expenditures by committees of the Senate for the period March 1, 1999 through September 30, 1999.	Congress	1999-02-24	1999-02-24	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1966-1970)	Senate	Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]	KY	R	M000355	1	Authorizes expenditures by the following Senate committees from March 1, 1999, through September 30, 1999: (1) Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; (2) Armed Services; (3) Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; (4) Budget; (5) Commerce, Science, and Transportation; (6) Energy and Natural Resources; (7) Environment and Public Works; (8) Finance; (9) Foreign Relations; (10) Governmental Affairs; (11) Judiciary; (12) Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions; (13) Rules and Administration; (14) Small Business; (15) Veterans' Affairs; (16) Aging; (17) Intelligence; and (18) Indian Affairs.Authorizes the transfer of any unexpended balance of any committee for the period ending February 28, 1999, to a special reserve to be available to any committee to meet specified unpaid obligations or expenses.	2025-04-07T13:43:15Z
106-sres-48	106	sres	48	A resolution designating the week beginning March 7, 1999, as "National Girl Scout Week".	Commemorations	1999-02-23	1999-03-02	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.	Senate	Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX]	TX	R	H001016	28	Designates the week beginning March 7, 1999, as National Girl Scout Week.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
106-sres-37	106	sres	37	A resolution to express gratitude for the service of the Chief Justice of the United States as Presiding Officer during the impeachment trial.	Congress	1999-02-12	1999-02-12	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1459-1460)	Senate	Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS]	MS	R	L000447	1	Expresses the Senate's gratitude to Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist for his service in presiding over the Senate while sitting on the trial of the articles of impeachment against President William Jefferson Clinton.	2025-04-07T13:42:35Z
106-sres-38	106	sres	38	A resolution to waive the Standing Rules of the Senate in order to permit a resolution authorizing Senate committee expenditures for the period March 1, 1999 through September 30, 1999.	Congress	1999-02-12	1999-02-12	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1660)	Senate	Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]	KY	R	M000355	1	Authorizes the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, notwithstanding specified provisions of rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, to report a continuing resolution authorizing Senate committee expenditures for the period of March 1 through September 30, 1999.	2025-04-07T13:43:15Z
106-sres-39	106	sres	39	A resolution commending June Ellenoff O'Neill for her service to Congress and to the Nation.	Congress	1999-02-12	1999-02-12	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1657)	Senate	Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM]	NM	R	D000407	1	Commends Dr. June Ellenoff O'Neill, Director of the Congressional Budget Office, for her service to the Nation and the Senate.	2025-04-07T13:42:19Z
106-sres-40	106	sres	40	A resolution commending James L. Blum for his service to Congress and to the Nation.	Congress	1999-02-12	1999-02-12	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1657-1658)	Senate	Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM]	NM	R	D000407	1	Commends James L. Blum, Deputy Director of the Congressional Budget Office, for his service to the Nation and the Senate.	2025-04-07T13:42:19Z
106-sres-41	106	sres	41	A resolution expressing the gratitude of the United States Senate for the service of Francis L. Burk, Jr., Legislative Counsel of the United States Senate.	Congress	1999-02-12	1999-02-12	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1658-1659)	Senate	Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC]	SC	R	T000254	16	Commends Francis L. Burk, Jr. for his service to the U.S. Senate and the Nation, including eight years as the Senate's Legislative Counsel.	2025-04-07T13:42:19Z
106-sres-42	106	sres	42	A resolution relating to the retirement of David G. Marcos.	Congress	1999-02-12	1999-02-12	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1659)	Senate	Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS]	MS	R	L000447	1	Commends David G. Marcos for his service to the Senate.	2025-04-07T13:42:19Z
106-sres-43	106	sres	43	A resolution relating to the retirement of Thomas G. Pellikaan.	Congress	1999-02-12	1999-02-12	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1659-1660)	Senate	Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS]	MS	R	L000447	1	Commends Thomas G. Pellikaan for his service to the Senate.	2025-04-07T13:42:19Z
106-sres-44	106	sres	44	A resolution relating to the censure of William Jefferson Clinton.	Congress	1999-02-12	1999-02-12	Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.	Senate	Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]	CA	D	F000062	37	Declares that the Senate censures President William Jefferson Clinton and condemns his conduct. Urges that future Congresses recognize the importance of allowing this statement of censure and condemnation to remain intact for all time. Resolves that the Senate now move on to other matters, reconcile differences between and within the branches of government, and work together for the benefit of the American people.	2025-04-07T13:42:19Z
106-sres-45	106	sres	45	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the human rights situation in the People's Republic of China.	International Affairs	1999-02-12	1999-02-25	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 99-0. Record Vote No: 27.	Senate	Sen. Hutchinson, Tim [R-AR]	AR	R	H001015	23	Expresses the sense of the Senate that at the 55th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Commission in Geneva, Switzerland, the United States should introduce and make all efforts necessary to pass a resolution calling upon the People's Republic of China to end its human rights abuses in China and Tibet.	2025-04-07T13:42:19Z
106-sres-46	106	sres	46	A resolution relating to the retirement of William D. Lackey.	Congress	1999-02-12	1999-02-12	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1667)	Senate	Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS]	MS	R	L000447	1	Commends William D. Lackey for his service to the Senate.	2025-04-07T13:42:19Z
106-sres-47	106	sres	47	A resolution designating the week of March 21 through March 27, 1999, as "National Inhalants and Poisons Awareness Week".	Commemorations	1999-02-12	1999-03-18	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.	Senate	Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK]	AK	R	M001085	60	Designates the week of March 21 through March 27, 1999, as National Inhalants and Poisons Awareness Week. Encourages parents to learn about the dangers of inhalant abuse and to discuss those dangers with their children.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
106-sres-34	106	sres	34	A resolution designating the week beginning April 30, 1999, as "National Youth Fitness Week".	Commemorations	1999-02-11	1999-06-10	Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6914)	Senate	Sen. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ]	NJ	D	T000317	52	Designates the week beginning June 21, 1999, as National Youth Fitness Week. Urges parents, families, caregivers, and teachers to encourage and help youth to participate in athletic activities and to teach adolescents to engage in healthy lifestyles.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
106-sres-35	106	sres	35	A resolution relating to the treatment of veterans with Alzheimer's disease.	Armed Forces and National Security	1999-02-11	1999-02-11	Referred to the Committee on Veterans Affairs.	Senate	Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME]	ME	R	S000663	0	Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) in authorizing medical facility projects and leases for the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Congress should authorize projects that are designed specifically for treating veterans with Alzheimer's disease and conducting related research; (2) the Secretary of Veterans Affairs should encourage innovation by Department health care personnel in treating veterans with such disease; and (3) the Secretary should consider and facilitate the sharing of information on such disease among Department facilities and personnel.	2025-04-07T13:42:19Z
106-sres-36	106	sres	36	A resolution authorizing the taking of photographs in the Chamber of the United States Senate.	Congress	1999-02-11	1999-02-11	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1437-1438)	Senate	Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS]	MS	R	L000447	3	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 photographs to be taken on February 11 or 12, 1999, during the roll call vote on the Articles of Impeachment in the impeachment trial of the President of the United States.	2018-03-19T20:05:31Z
106-sres-33	106	sres	33	A resolution designating May 1999 as "National Military Appreciation Month".	Commemorations	1999-02-09	1999-04-30	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 93-0. Record Vote No: 97. (consideration: CR S4482-4483)	Senate	Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ]	AZ	R	M000303	65	Designates May 1999 as National Military Appreciation Month.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
106-sres-32	106	sres	32	A resolution to express the sense of the Senate reaffirming the cargo preference policy of the United States.	Transportation and Public Works	1999-02-04	1999-02-04	Referred to the Committee on Commerce.	Senate	Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI]	HI	D	I000025	0	Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) each Federal agency shall administer programs subject to Federal cargo reservation laws (including Maritime Administration regulations) to ensure that they are in compliance with the intent and purpose of such laws; and (2) the Maritime Administration shall closely and strictly monitor any cargo subject to such laws and provide directions and decisions to such agencies as will ensure maximum compliance with the laws.	2025-04-07T13:42:19Z
106-sres-31	106	sres	31	A resolution commending Archbishop Desmond Tutu for being a recipient of the Immortal Chaplains Prize for Humanity.	Commemorations	1999-02-03	2000-10-24	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S10937)	Senate	Sen. Grams, Rod [R-MN]	MN	R	G000367	0	Commends Archbishop Desmond Tutu for being a recipient of the Immortal Chaplains Prize for Humanity.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
106-sres-30	106	sres	30	A resolution relative to the procedures concerning the Articles of Impeachment against William Jefferson Clinton.	Congress	1999-01-28	1999-02-02	Held at the desk.	Senate	Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS]	MS	R	L000447	0	TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Procedures Concerning the Articles of Impeachment Against William Jefferson Clinton Title II: To Authorize Issuance of Subpoenas to Take Depositions in the Trial of the Articles of Impeachment Against William Jefferson Clinton, President of the United States Title I: Procedures Concerning the Articles of Impeachment Against William Jefferson Clinton - Sets forth procedures concerning the articles of impeachment against William Jefferson Clinton. Title II: To Authorize Issuance of Subpoenas to Take Depositions in the Trial of the Articles of Impeachment Against William Jefferson Clinton, President of the United States - Requires the Chief Justice of the United States, through the Secretary of the Senate, to issue subpoenas for the taking of testimony on oral deposition to Sidney Blumenthal, Monica S. Lewinsky, and Vernon E. Jordan, Jr. in the trial of the articles of impeachment against President William Jefferson Clinton.	2025-04-07T13:42:51Z
106-sres-29	106	sres	29	A resolution to designate the week of May 2, 1999, as "National Correctional Officers and Employees Week".	Commemorations	1999-01-22	1999-04-29	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.	Senate	Sen. Robb, Charles S. [D-VA]	VA	D	R000295	65	Designates the week of May 2, 1999, as National Correctional Officers and Employees Week.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
106-sres-28	106	sres	28	A resolution amending paragraph 1(m)(1) of Rule XXV.	Congress	1999-01-21	1999-01-21	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S831-832)	Senate	Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS]	MS	R	L000447	0	Amends rule XXV (standing committees) of the Standing Rules of the Senate to rename: (1) the Committee on Labor and Human Resources to Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions; and (2) one of the Committee's subject areas known as "handicapped individuals" to "individuals with disabilities."	2025-04-07T13:42:19Z
106-sres-26	106	sres	26	A resolution relating to Taiwan's Participation in the World Health Organization.	International Affairs	1999-01-20	1999-04-12	Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3605)	Senate	Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK]	AK	R	M001085	21	Expresses the sense of the Senate that Taiwan and its 21 million people should have appropriate and meaningful participation in the World Health Organization (WHO). Calls for the Secretary of State to report to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee by April 20, 1999, on: (1) the Secretary's efforts to more actively support Taiwan's membership in international organizations that accept non-states as members and to look for ways to have Taiwan's voice heard in international organizations; and (2) what action the United States will take at the May 1999 WHO meeting in Geneva to support Taiwan's meaningful participation.	2025-04-07T13:42:19Z
106-sres-27	106	sres	27	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the human rights situation in the People's Republic of China.	International Affairs	1999-01-20	1999-01-20	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.	Senate	Sen. Wellstone, Paul D. [D-MN]	MN	D	W000288	1	Expresses the sense of the Senate that at the 54th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Commission in Geneva the United States should introduce and make all efforts necessary to pass a resolution criticizing the People's Republic of China for human rights abuses in China and Tibet.	2025-04-07T13:42:19Z
106-sres-19	106	sres	19	Biomedical Revitalization Resolution of 1998	Health	1999-01-19	1999-01-19	Referred jointly to the Committees on Budget; Governmental Affairs pursuant to the order of of August 4, 1977 with instructions, that if one Committee reports, the other Committee have thirty days to report or be discharged.	Senate	Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA]	PA	R	S000709	20	Biomedical Revitalization Resolution of 1998 - Expresses the sense of the Senate that funding for the National Institutes of Health should be increased by $2 billion in FY 2000.	2025-08-20T14:20:14Z
106-sres-20	106	sres	20	A resolution to rename the Committee on Labor and Human Resources the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.	Congress	1999-01-19	1999-01-19	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S477)	Senate	Sen. Jeffords, James M. [R-VT]	VT	R	J000072	1	Redesignates the Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources as the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.	2025-04-07T13:42:25Z

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