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94-sres-571 94 sres 571 A resolution relating to the consideration of S. 796. Congress 1976-10-01 1976-10-01 Referred to Senate Committee on the Budget. Senate Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] MA D K000105 0 Waives application of the Congressional Budget Act requirement that new budget authorizations be reported to Congress before May 15th in order to permit Senate consideration of S. 796 (Administrative Procedure Act amendment). States that such waiver is necessary because this bill was part of a package of legislation which was not reported until September 17, and was the only bill therein containing an authorization for new budget authority. 2025-01-14T18:22:18Z  
94-sres-573 94 sres 573 A resolution relating to helping the deaf and hearing-impaired enjoy television. Disabled 1976-10-01 1976-10-01 Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce. Senate Sen. Randolph, Jennings [D-WV] WV D R000046 12 Expresses Senate support of the Public Broadcasting Service's petition to the Federal Communications Commission which requests reservation of vertical line twenty-one for television transmission of captioning information for use by hearing impaired individuals. 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  
94-sres-574 94 sres 574 A resolution relating to conferees. Congress 1976-10-01 1976-10-01 Referred to Senate Committee on Rules and Administration. Senate Sen. Hansen, Clifford P. [R-WY] WY R H000170 5 Amends Rule XXVII of the Standing Rules of the Senate to require that a quorum consisting of a majority of the Senate conferees be present in order to conduct business or vote at any meeting of a conference committee unless prior to that a majority of the Senate conferees has agreed otherwise. Stipulates that such alternative arrangement will be in order if announced on the Senate floor when the Senate is in session and printed in the Congressional Record in the form of a letter addressed to the President of the Senate, and subscribed to by a majority of the representatives of each party appointed to the conference announcing agreement on such an arrangement. Provides that if a conference report is ordered reported other than in conformity with procedures set forth in this resolution, a point of order may be made against the report and if sustained, the report shall be recommitted to the committee of conference. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
94-sres-575 94 sres 575 A resolution relating to conferees. Congress 1976-10-01 1976-10-01 Referred to Senate Committee on Rules and Administration. Senate Sen. Hansen, Clifford P. [R-WY] WY R H000170 5 Amends Rule XXVII of the Standing Rules of the Senate by setting forth a formal procedure for substituting conferees in conference committees. Directs that no Senate member who is not an appointed member of a committee of conference may participate in or vote at any meeting of a committee of conference unless he is first appointed to the committee of conference in place of a previously appointed member; in which event the member he replaces shall not be permitted to participate in or vote at any subsequent meeting of the committee of conference. States that the appointment of a new Senate member to a committee of conference in place of a member previously appointed must be announced on the Senate floor when the Senate is in session and appropriately entered upon and printed in the Senate Calendar of Business before such newly appointed members shall be permitted to participate in or vote on any matter before the committee of conference. Provides that if a conference report is ordered reported and any newly appointed Senate member of the committee of conference participates in the committee of conference, other than in conformity with the procedures provided in this resolution, a point of order may be made against the conference report and if the point of order is sustained, the report shall be recommended to the committee of conference. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
94-sres-576 94 sres 576 A resolution relating to conferees. Congress 1976-10-01 1976-10-01 Referred to Senate Committee on Rules and Administration. Senate Sen. Hansen, Clifford P. [R-WY] WY R H000170 4 Amends Rule XXVII of the Standing Rules of the Senate to prohibit conferees on the part of the Senate from considering any motion (other than a motion to adjourn) in a meeting of a committee of conference unless the written text of the motion, or a written explanation of the substantive effect of the motion, has been furnished to each conferee on the part of the Senate prior to its consideration. Provides that it shall not be in order to consider the report of a committee of conference if any motion was considered by the conferees on the part of the Senate in violation of this resolution. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
94-sres-577 94 sres 577 A resolution relating to conferees. Congress 1976-10-01 1976-10-01 Referred to Senate Committee on Rules and Administration. Senate Sen. Hansen, Clifford P. [R-WY] WY R H000170 4 Amends Rule XXVII of the Standing Rules of the Senate with regard to the appointment of conferees to conference committees when the matters were considered, or referred to, by more than one committee. Provides that, when the Senate has agreed to a motion for the Presiding Officer to appoint conferees on the part of the Senate, if the matter or matters which are to be considered by the committee of conference were referred to and considered by more than one committee of the Senate, the Presiding Officer shall not appoint conferees on the part of the Senate until he has received the recommendation of the majority leader in consultation with the minority leader, as well as the chairman and ranking minority member of each of such Senate committees with respect to: (1) the Senators to be appointed; and (2) if Senators are to be appointed from more than one committee, that portion of the matters in conference with respect to which the Senators appointed from each committee are to serve as conferees. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
94-sres-578 94 sres 578 A resolution concerning bail for major narcotics offenders. Crime and Law Enforcement 1976-10-01 1976-10-01 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL] IL R P000222 1 Expresses the sense of the Senate that it is imperative that the Federal judiciary prevent, so far as possible consistent with the eighth amendment, persons from becoming fugitives from controlled substances prosecutions. Requests the President of the United States, the Chief Justice of the United States and other high government officials charged with enforcing the law, to raise this concern with various legislative and judicial committees, judges and magistrates, and the general public. 2024-08-01T19:34:16Z  
94-sres-579 94 sres 579 A resolution authorizing the lease of space in the North Capitol Plaza building. Congress 1976-10-01 1976-10-01 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] WV D B001210 0 Approves the lease of space entered into by the Sergeant at Arms of the Senate in the property located at 400 North Capitol Street, Washington, D.C., known as the North Capitol Plaza Building. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
94-sres-580 94 sres 580 A resolution authorizing the President of the Senate to sign enrolled bills and resolutions. Congress 1976-10-01 1976-10-01 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] WV D B001210 0 Authorizes the President of the Senate, the President pro tempore, and the Acting President pro tempore to sign enrolled bills and joint resolutions duly passed and found truly enrolled notwithstanding the sine die adjournment of the two Houses of Congress. 2024-08-01T19:34:16Z  
94-sres-581 94 sres 581 A resolution giving thanks of the Senate to the Vice President. Government Operations and Politics 1976-10-01 1976-10-01 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Scott, Hugh [R-PA] PA R S000174 0 Extends the thanks of the Senate to the Honorable Nelson A. Rockefeller, Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate, for the manner in which he has presided over its deliberations during the second session of the Ninety-fourth Congress. 2024-08-01T19:34:23Z  
94-sres-582 94 sres 582 A resolution notifying the President concerning the proposed adjournment of the Senate. Congress 1976-10-01 1976-10-01 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Moss, Frank E. [D-UT] UT D M001033 0 Authorizes appointment of a committee of two Senators by the Presiding Officer to join a similar committee of the House of Representatives to notify the President of the United States that the two Houses of Congress have completed their business of the session and are ready to adjourn unless the President has some further communication to make to them. 2024-08-01T19:34:16Z  
94-sres-583 94 sres 583 A resolution giving thanks of the Senate to the President Pro Tempore. Congress 1976-10-01 1976-10-01 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] WV D B001210 0 Extends the thanks of the Senate to the Honorable James O. Eastland, President pro tempore of the Senate, for the manner in which he has presided over its deliberations during the second session of the Ninety-fourth Congress. 2024-08-01T19:34:16Z  
94-sres-584 94 sres 584 A resolution giving authority to make certain appointments after the sine die adjournment of the present session. Congress 1976-10-01 1976-10-01 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Griffin, Robert P. [R-MI] MI R G000465 0 Authorizes the President of the Senate to make appointments to commissions or committees authorized by law, by concurrent action of the two Houses of Congress, or by order of the Senate, notwithstanding the final adjournment of the present session of the Congress. 2024-08-01T19:34:16Z  
94-sres-585 94 sres 585 A resolution giving thanks of the Senate to the acting President Pro Tempore. Congress 1976-10-01 1976-10-01 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] WV D B001210 0 Expresses the thanks of the Senate to the Honorable Lee Metcalf, Acting President pro tempore of the Senate, for the manner in which he has presided over its deliberations during the second session of the Ninety-fourth Congress. 2024-08-01T19:34:23Z  
94-sres-586 94 sres 586 Committee System Reorganization Amendments Congress 1976-10-01 1976-10-01 Referred to Senate Committee on Rules and Administration. Senate Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK] AK R S000888 12 Committee System Reorganization Amendments - Title I: Standing Committees Jurisdiction; Size - Amends Rule XXV of the Standing Rules of the Senate to abolish all the standing committees set forth therein. Creates the following new standing committees: (1) Agriculture and Small Business, (2) Appropriations, (3) Armed Services, (4) Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, (5) Budget, (6) Commerce, Science and Transportation, (7) Energy and Natural Resources, (8) Environment and Public Works, (9) Finance, (10) Foreign Relations, (11) Governmental Affairs, (12) Human Resources, (13) Judiciary, and (14) Rules, Administration and Standards. Specifies the matters which shall be referred to each standing committee. Allows each standing committee to review tax expenditures relating to the subject matters within its jurisdiction. Sets forth the number of Senators which shall comprise each standing committee. Title II: Committee Assignments; Chairmanships - Amends Rule XXV of the Standing Rules to limit the number of committees and subcommittees on which a senator may simultaneously serve. Allows temporary exceptions to these rules under specified circumstances. Excepts for a specified time, membership on the Budget Committee from such limitation. Prohibits a Senator from serving as chairman of more than one committee or more than one subcommittee. Directs the Committee on Governmental Affairs to report to the Senate by July 1, 1978, a resolution concerning the disposition of the jurisdiction and functions of the Select Committee on Intelligence. Directs the appropriate standing committees to report, by July 1, 1977, legislation shifting the functions of the following joint committees to the appropriate standing committees of the Senate and the House of Representatives: (1) Joint Committee on Atomic Energy, (2) Joint Committee on Congressional Operations, (3) Joint Committee on Defense Production, (4) Joint Economic Committee, (5) Joint Committee on the Library, (6) Joint Committee on Printing, and (7) Joint Committee o… 2025-09-02T18:50:22Z  
94-sres-572 94 sres 572 A resolution to refer the bill (H.R. 6852) entitled "A Bill for the relief of Colonel John T. Knight" to the Chief Commissioner of the U.S. Court of Claims for a report thereon. Private Legislation 1976-09-30 1976-09-30 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA] LA D J000189 0 Refers H.R. 6852, entitled "A Bill for the relief of Colonel John T. Knight," to the Chief Commissioner of the United States Court of Claims for a report thereon. 2024-08-01T19:34:16Z  
94-sres-566 94 sres 566 A resolution relating to the consideration of H.R. 15136. Congress 1976-09-29 1976-09-30 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Symington, Stuart [D-MO] MO D S001136 0 Waives application of the Congressional Budget Act requirement that new budget authorizations be reported to Congress before May 15th in order to permit Senate consideration of H.R. 15136 (Guam reconstruction). States that such waiver is necessary because a destructive typhoon and subsequent damage on Guam occurred after the statutory deadline for the reporting of new authorizing legislation. 2025-01-14T18:22:18Z  
94-sres-567 94 sres 567 A resolution relating to the purchase of calendars. Congress 1976-09-29 1976-09-30 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Cannon, Howard W. [D-NV] NV D C000120 0 Authorizes the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration to expend funds for the purchase of 52,000 calendars whose aggregate cost shall not exceed $21,580. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
94-sres-568 94 sres 568 A resolution relating to the redistribution of certain windfall corporate profits. Energy 1976-09-29 1976-09-29 Referred to Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Senate Sen. Hartke, Vance [D-IN] IN D H000297 0 Directs the Administrator of the Federal Energy Administration to take all necessary steps to recover windfall profits resulting from use of illegal nonproduct cost passthroughs by petroleum producers and marketers. Authorizes the Administrator to use selective price rollbacks, civil penalties, and other measures authorized by law which will most equitably redistribute such monies throughout the economic sector. 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z  
94-sres-569 94 sres 569 A resolution relating to the Medal of Honor awarded to Dr. Mary Edwards Walker in 1865. Awards, medals, prizes 1976-09-29 1976-09-29 Referred to Senate Committee on Armed Services. Senate Sen. Brooke, Edward W. [R-MA] MA R B000871 0 Reinstates the Congressional Medal of Honor awarded to Doctor Mary Edwards Walker in 1865. 2025-01-14T17:07:58Z  
94-sres-570 94 sres 570 A resolution concerning problems of African nations. International Affairs 1976-09-29 1976-09-29 Ordered to lie over under the rule. Senate Sen. Allen, James B. [D-AL] AL D A000127 0 Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Secretary of State of the United States shall not make any commitments involving actions by the U.S. or obligation of funds from the U.S. Treasury in connection with a solution of problems of African nations without first obtaining approval from Congress. 2024-08-01T19:34:16Z  
94-sres-564 94 sres 564 A resolution authorizing supplemental expenditures for the Special Committee on Aging. Congress 1976-09-28 1976-10-01 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Church, Frank [D-ID] ID D C000388 1 Authorizes supplemental expenditures of $40,000 by the Senate Special Committee on Aging. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
94-sres-565 94 sres 565 A resolution relating to disaster payments made to farmers under the Agriculture and Consumer Protection Act of 1973. Agriculture and Food 1976-09-28 1976-09-30 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Humphrey, Hubert H. [D-MN] MN D H000953 0 Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Department of Agriculture should not indiscriminately reduce disaster payments made under the Agriculture and Consumer Protection Act of 1973 with respect to farmers who use disaster-affected corn and grain sorghum for silage or other nongrain use, and that regulations should be developed which will accord just treatment to all producers suffering crop losses because of natural disaster. 2025-01-14T16:41:20Z  
94-sres-562 94 sres 562 A resolution authorizing certain printing. Government publications 1976-09-22 1976-09-30 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Baker, Howard H., Jr. [R-TN] TN R B000063 0 Directs the printing as a Senate document of the compilation entitled "U.S. and Soviet City Defense--Considerations for Congress," prepared by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
94-sres-563 94 sres 563 A resolution relating to the consideration of H.R. 14886. Congress 1976-09-22 1976-09-30 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Ribicoff, Abraham A. [D-CT] CT D R000191 0 Waives application of the Congressional Budget Act requirements that new budget authority be reported to Congress before May 15th in order to permit consideration of H.R. 14886 (Presidential transitions). Explains that such waiver is necessary because the inflationary impact upon the existing authorized funding level for Presidential transition periods was only recently highlighted, and because the Federal Elections Commission issued regulations prohibiting campaign funds for use in such periods, thus cancelling a previously authorized source of funding. 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z  
94-sres-559 94 sres 559 A resolution relating to the consideration of H.R. 10760. Congress 1976-09-21 1976-09-29 Reported to Senate from the Committee on the Budget, S. Rept. 94-1376. Senate Sen. Randolph, Jennings [D-WV] WV D R000046 0 Waives application of the Congressional Budget Act requirement that new budget authorizations be reported to Congress before May 15th in order to permit Senate consideration of H.R. 10760 (Black Lung Benefits Reform Act of 1976). 2025-01-14T18:22:18Z  
94-sres-560 94 sres 560 A resolution relating to the consideration of H.R. 14360. Congress 1976-09-21 1976-09-30 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Morgan, Robert B. [D-NC] NC D M000956 0 Waives application of the Congressional Budget Act requirement that new budget authority be reported to Congress before May 15th in order to permit consideration of H.R. 14360 (Kennedy Center repairs). Explains that the necessity for including repair funds for the roof and terrace areas of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts was not included in the original authorization of funds for H.R. 14360 because such funding was not anticipated at the time. 2025-01-14T18:22:18Z  
94-sres-561 94 sres 561 A resolution relating to the murders of Orlando Letelier and Ronni Karpen Moffitt. Terrorism 1976-09-21 1976-10-01 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] MA D K000105 32 Condemns the murders of Orlando Letelier and Ronni Karpen Moffit and the serious injury of Michael Moffitt. Urges a complete and thorough investigation by Federal authorities of the circumstances surrounding the bombing. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
94-sres-555 94 sres 555 A resolution relating to trade with Romania. International Affairs 1976-09-20 1976-09-20 Placed on calendar in Senate. Senate Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] NC R H000463 0 Disapproves the extension of the President's authority, under the Trade Act of 1974, to waive the freedom of emigration requirements for the granting of most favored Nation status to Romania. 2024-08-01T19:34:16Z  
94-sres-556 94 sres 556 A resolution to authorize a former staff investigator of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations to present himself and be deposed in the matter of Joe Zinser, et al. versus Continental Grain Company. Private Legislation 1976-09-20 1976-09-20 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Nunn, Sam [D-GA] GA D N000171 0 Authorizes a former staff investigator of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations to present himself and be deposed in the matter of Joe Zinser, et. al. versus Continental Grain Company. 2024-08-01T19:34:15Z  
94-sres-557 94 sres 557 A resolution to permit four General Accounting Office auditors to testify before a grand jury sitting at Orlando, Florida, as to information gathered while on assignment to the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations. Private Legislation 1976-09-20 1976-09-20 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Nunn, Sam [D-GA] GA D N000171 0 Permits four General Accounting Office auditors to testify before a grand jury sitting at Orlando, Florida, as to information gathered while on assignment to the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations. 2024-08-01T19:34:16Z  
94-sres-558 94 sres 558 A resolution waiving section 402(a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 with respect to the consideration of H.R. 9719. Congress 1976-09-20 1976-10-01 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Haskell, Floyd K. [D-CO] CO D H000317 0 Waives application of the Congressional Budget Act requirement that new budget authorizations be reported to Congress before May 15th in order to permit Senate consideration of H.R. 9719 (Public lands). States that such waiver is necessary to provide for payments to local governments based upon the amount of certain public lands within their boundaries. 2025-01-14T18:22:18Z  
94-sres-553 94 sres 553 A resolution honoring Mike Mansfield of Montana. Congress 1976-09-17 1976-09-17 Measure passed Senate, amended. Senate Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] WV D B001210 97 Expresses the Senate's gratitude to Mike Mansfield of Montana for his participation in the Government and his service on behalf of the Nation's people. 2024-08-01T19:34:16Z  
94-sres-554 94 sres 554 A resolution disapproving deferral of certain budget authority. Congressional oversight 1976-09-17 1976-09-24 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Magnuson, Warren G. [D-WA] WA D M000053 1 Disapproves the deferral of certain budget authority, (D76-115) for the Rogers Memorial Hospital (Capitol Hill Hospital). 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
94-sres-549 94 sres 549 A resolution disapproving of energy actions. Congressional oversight 1976-09-16 1976-09-16 Referred to Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Senate Sen. Jackson, Henry M. [D-WA] WA D J000013 0 Disapproves energy action numbered six, an executive branch proposal to exempt naptha jet fuel from the mandatory petroleum price regulations, transmitted to Congress on September 15, 1976. 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z  
94-sres-550 94 sres 550 A resolution disapproving of energy actions. Congressional oversight 1976-09-16 1976-09-16 Referred to Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Senate Sen. Jackson, Henry M. [D-WA] WA D J000013 0 Disapproves energy action numbered seven, an executive branch proposal to exempt naphtha jet fuel from the mandatory petroleum allocation regulations. 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z  
94-sres-551 94 sres 551 A resolution authorizing the designation of Room S-207 in the U.S. Capitol as the Mike Mansfield Room. Congress 1976-09-16 1976-09-16 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] WV D B001210 0 Designates S207 (Senate Conference Room) in the United States Capitol as the Mike Mansfield Room. 2024-08-01T19:34:15Z  
94-sres-552 94 sres 552 A resolution relating to the consideration of H.R. 10073. Congress 1976-09-16 1976-09-30 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Allen, James B. [D-AL] AL D A000127 0 Waives application of the Congressional Budget Act requirement that new budget authorizations be reported to Congress before May 15th in order to permit Senate consideration of H.R. 10073 (mandatory inspection of slaughtered domesticated rabbits). States such waiver is necessary in order to consider implementation during fiscal year 1977 of a mandatory inspection program to ensure the wholesomeness of rabbit products. 2025-01-14T18:22:18Z  
94-sres-546 94 sres 546 A resolution relating to the consideration of S. 3800. Congress 1976-09-15 1976-09-17 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Mansfield, Mike [D-MT] MT D M000113 0 Waives application of the Congressional Budget Act requirement that new budget authorizations be reported to Congress before May 15th in order to permit Senate consideration of S. 3800 (Victims of Crime Act). States that such waiver is necessary in order that both Houses of Congress may go to conference in the event the House of Representatives approves a companion measure. 2025-01-14T18:22:18Z  
94-sres-547 94 sres 547 A resolution relating to the consideration of S. 1302 and H.R. 13555. Congress 1976-09-15 1976-09-21 Reported to Senate from the Committee on the Budget, S. Rept. 94-1269. Senate Sen. Williams, Harrison A., Jr. [D-NJ] NJ D W000502 0 Waives application of the Congressional Budget Act requirement that new budget authority be reported to Congress before May 15th in order to permit consideration of H.R. 13555 and S. 1302 (Scotia mine disaster bills.) Explains that such waiver is necessary because the investigation of the Scotia mine disaster in March, 1976 was delayed and timely reporting of S. 1302 and H.R. 13555 was also delayed so as to include preliminary results of the Scotia study in committee consideration of the measure. 2025-01-14T18:22:18Z  
94-sres-548 94 sres 548 A resolution authorizing additional expenditures. Congress 1976-09-15 1976-09-30 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Stennis, John C. [D-MS] MS D S000852 0 Authorizes additional expenditures of $5,000 by the Senate Committee on Armed Services for costs incidental to inquiries and investigations within its jurisdiction. Directs that such funds be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
94-sres-543 94 sres 543 A resolution authorizing the Senator from Wisconsin (Mr. Proxmire), his administrative assistant, Howard E. Shuman, and his legislative assistant, Morton Schwartz, to give testimony by means of depositions on the motion to dismiss, or alternatively for summary judgment, in the case of Hutchinson v. Proxmire, et al. Private Legislation 1976-09-13 1976-09-13 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] WV D B001210 0 Authorizes the Senator from Wisconsin (Mr. Proxmire), his administrative assistant, Howard E. Shuman, and his legislative assistant, Morton Schwartz, to give testimony by means of depositions on the motion to dismiss, or alternatively for summary judgment, in the case of Hutchinson v. Proxmire, et. al. 2024-08-01T19:34:15Z  
94-sres-544 94 sres 544 A resolution authorizing additional printing. Government publications 1976-09-13 1976-09-21 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Randolph, Jennings [D-WV] WV D R000046 3 Authorizes printing 1,900 additional copies of the Senate Labor and Public Welfare committee print, "Rehabilitation and Developmental Disabilities Legislation." 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
94-sres-545 94 sres 545 A resolution relating to the consideration of S. 2823. Congress 1976-09-13 1976-09-14 Rereferred to Senate Committee on the Budget. Senate Sen. Huddleston, Walter (Dee) [D-KY] KY D H000905 0 Waives application of the Congressional Budget Act requirement that new budget authorizations be reported to Congress before May 15th in order to permit Senate consideration of S. 2823 (Small Farmer assistance). States that such waiver is necessary in order to permit consideration of explicit statutory authority for the implementation during fiscal year 1977 of the survey and program for small farmers called for by the resolution. 2025-01-14T18:22:18Z  
94-sres-542 94 sres 542 A resolution expressing the appreciation of the Senate to Jerry Lewis for his outstanding contributions in the fight against muscular dystrophy. Awards, medals, prizes 1976-09-10 1976-09-10 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Pastore, John O. [D-RI] RI D P000100 0 Expresses the appreciation of the Senate to Jerry Lewis for his contributions in the fight against muscular dystrophy. 2024-08-01T19:34:15Z  
94-sres-541 94 sres 541 A resolution authorizing additional expenditures. Congress 1976-09-09 1976-09-13 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Cannon, Howard W. [D-NV] NV D C000120 0 Authorizes the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration to expend an additional $10,000 from the contingent fund of the Senate for routine purposes. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
94-sres-534 94 sres 534 A resolution providing for equal employment opportunities in the Senate. Congress 1976-09-08 1976-09-08 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Mansfield, Mike [D-MT] MT D M000113 4 Declares that Members, officers and employees of the Senate shall not hire, fail to hire, discharge or otherwise discriminate against an individual with respect to promotion, compensation, or terms, conditions or privileges of employment on the basis such individual's race, color, religion, sex, national origin or state of handicap. Declares that Members, officers, and employees shall encourage the hiring of women and minorities at all levels of employment of Senate staffs. 2024-08-01T19:34:15Z  
94-sres-535 94 sres 535 A resolution relating to the consideration of S. 3441. Congress 1976-09-08 1976-09-17 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA] LA D J000189 0 Waives application of the Congressional Budget Act requirement that new budget authority be reported to Congress before May 15th in order to permit Senate consideration of S. 3441 concerning maintenance funds for the congressional cemetery. States that the cemetery has considerable and continuing deterioration which S. 3441 hopes to halt with a two year maintenance appropriation. 2025-01-14T18:22:18Z  
94-sres-536 94 sres 536 A resolution authorizing intervention by the Senate in the case of Clark against Valeo. Congress 1976-09-08 1976-09-08 Referred to Senate Committee on Rules and Administration. Senate Sen. Long, Russell B. [D-LA] LA D L000428 3 Authorizes the President pro-tempore to appoint a bipartisan committee of Senators to participate as amicus curiae, or to intervene in Clark v. Valeo which concerns the alleged unconstitutionality of certain provisions of the Federal Election Campaign Act. Directs the committee to retain counsel and review charges for services by outside counsel. Provides that expenses incurred by the committee will be met by the contingent fund of the Senate upon committee approval of vouchers certified by the President pro tempore. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
94-sres-537 94 sres 537 A resolution authorizing increased allotment for the Committee on Public Works. Congress 1976-09-08 1976-09-13 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Randolph, Jennings [D-WV] WV D R000046 0 Amends S. Res. 354 by increasing the amount of appropriations allowed for the employment of consultant services by the Senate Committee on Public Works to $8,000. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
94-sres-538 94 sres 538 A resolution authorizing supplemental expenditures by the Select Committee on Intelligence. Congress 1976-09-08 1976-09-13 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] HI D I000025 0 Increases the authorized appropriations for the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence to $1,175,000. 2025-01-14T19:06:24Z  
94-sres-539 94 sres 539 A resolution to pay a gratuity to Madeline H. O'Brien. Private Legislation 1976-09-08 1976-09-09 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Cannon, Howard W. [D-NV] NV D C000120 0 Pays a gratuity to Madeline H. O'Brien. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
94-sres-540 94 sres 540 A resolution to pay a gratuity to Elizabeth W. Young. Private Legislation 1976-09-08 1976-09-09 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Cannon, Howard W. [D-NV] NV D C000120 0 Pays a gratuity to Elizabeth W. Young. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
94-sres-531 94 sres 531 A resolution authorizing additional printing. Government publications 1976-09-07 1976-09-09 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Talmadge, Herman E. [D-GA] GA D T000035 0 Authorizes the printing of 1,400 additional copies of the Senate Agriculture and Forestry committee print, "Farm and Food Policy - 1977." 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
94-sres-532 94 sres 532 A resolution authorizing printing for the use of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations 2,000 additional copies of a Committee print of the 94th Congress entitled "U.S. Military Sales to Iran." Government publications 1976-09-07 1976-09-13 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Sparkman, John J. [D-AL] AL D S000701 0 Authorizes printing 2,000 additional copies of the Senate Foreign Relations committee print, "U.S. Military Sales to Iran." 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
94-sres-533 94 sres 533 A resolution waiving section 402(a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 with respect to the consideration of S. 3621. Congress 1976-09-07 1976-09-07 Referred to Senate Committee on the Budget. Senate Sen. Sparkman, John J. [D-AL] AL D S000701 0 Waives application of the Congressional Budget Act requirement that new budget authority be reported to Congress before May 15th in order to permit Senate consideration of S. 3621 (amendment to the Foreign Claims Settlement Act). 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
94-sres-530 94 sres 530 A resolution to permit withdrawal and release of certain documents, papers, or other information in the files of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations. Private Legislation 1976-08-30 1976-08-30 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Nunn, Sam [D-GA] GA D N000171 0 Permits withdrawal and release of certain documents, papers, or other information in the files of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations. 2024-08-01T19:34:15Z  
94-sres-525 94 sres 525 Designation of the Philip A. Hart Office Building. Government Operations and Politics 1976-08-27 1976-08-30 Measure passed Senate, amended. Senate Sen. Mansfield, Mike [D-MT] MT D M000113 84 (Measure passed Senate, amended) Designates, when completed, the extension of the Senate Office Building presently under construction pursuant to the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1973, as the "Philip A. Hart Office Building." 2024-08-01T19:34:17Z  
94-sres-526 94 sres 526 Resolutions disapproving certain action of the council of the District of Columbia. Crime and Law Enforcement 1976-08-27 1976-08-27 Referred to Senate Committee on the District of Columbia. Senate Sen. Bartlett, Dewey F. [R-OK] OK R B000200 0 States that the Senate disapproves of the Firearms Control Regulations Act of 1975 passed by the Council of the District of Columbia. 2024-08-01T19:34:15Z  
94-sres-527 94 sres 527 A resolution disapproving certain action of the District of Columbia council. Crime and Law Enforcement 1976-08-27 1976-08-27 Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID] ID R M000346 0 Expresses the Senate's disapproval of the action of the District of Colubmia Council described as follows: The Firearms Control Regulations Act of 1975, passed by the Council July 8, 1976, and signed by the Mayor July 23, 1976. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
94-sres-528 94 sres 528 A resolution to authorize a staff investigator of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations to present himself and be deposed in the matter Bartels v. Field Enterprises, Inc., 75 Civ. 5930 (RLC). Private Legislation 1976-08-27 1976-08-27 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Nunn, Sam [D-GA] GA D N000171 0 Authorizes a staff investigator of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations to present himself and be deposed in the matter of Bartels v. Field Enterprises, Inc., 75 Civ. 5930 (RLC). 2024-08-01T19:34:15Z  
94-sres-529 94 sres 529 A resolution to permit withdrawal and release of certain documents, papers and other information to the Insurance Commissioner of the State of Florida. Private Legislation 1976-08-27 1976-08-27 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Nunn, Sam [D-GA] GA D N000171 0 Permits withdrawal and release of certain documents, papers and other information to the Insurance Commissioner of the State of Florida. 2024-08-01T19:34:15Z  
94-sres-523 94 sres 523 A resolution authorizing Senate study of U.S. security and foreign policy matters. International Affairs 1976-08-26 1976-08-26 Measure reconsidered and repassed in Senate with amendment. Senate Sen. Mansfield, Mike [D-MT] MT D M000113 1 (Measure passed Senate) Authorizes the President of the Senate to appoint special delegation of Members of the Senate, upon the recommendation of the majority and minority leaders, to visit certain countries in the Middle East, Europe, and other areas as needed to conduct a study on United States security and foreign policy interests in those areas with particular emphasis on worldwide nuclear proliferation. Provides that the expenses of the delegation, including staff members designated by the co-chairman to assist said delegation, shall not exceed $35,000, and shall be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate. 2024-08-01T19:34:15Z  
94-sres-524 94 sres 524 A resolution regarding the recent terrorist attack at Istanbul Airport. International Affairs 1976-08-26 1976-09-17 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Javits, Jacob K. [R-NY] NY R J000064 38 Urges the President to direct United States Ambassadors abroad to seek the consideration by foreign governments of suspension of their air service to any foreign nation aiding or abetting terrorism. States that the President should undertake international discussions and negotiations which would strengthen the current minimum safety standards established pursuant to the Convention on International Civil Aviation. Urges the President to end air transportation between the United States and any foreign nation which violates such act; services violating nations; or does not maintain transportation security sufficient to meet the minimum security standards established pursuant to the Convention. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
94-sres-521 94 sres 521 A resolution regarding a treaty requiring international environmental impact statements. Environmental Protection 1976-08-25 1976-08-25 Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] RI D P000193 0 Expresses the sense of the Senate that the United States Government should seek the agreement of other governments to a treaty to provide that: (1) no state shall undertake any action which may be reasonably expected to have a significant adverse effect on the physical environment or environmental interests of another state or on a global commons area unless such activities are carried out in accordance with the provisions of this Treaty; and (2) before authorizing any activity affecting the environment, a Party to this Treaty will ensure that an International Environmental Impact Statement regarding the potential adverse physical environmental effects of such activity is prepared and submitted to the United Nations Environment Program and to any other Party to this Treaty whose physical environment or environmental interests may be adversely affected by such activity, and such parties shall have an opportunity to make their views known as to the desirability of undertaking the activity. Directs that the states party to this Treaty shall have a compulsory obligation to settle any dispute between them relating to the interpretation or application of this Treaty. Provides that five years after the entry into force of this Treaty, a conference of Parties shall be held at Geneva, Switzerland, in order to review the operation of this Treaty. Provides that the Treaty shall be of unlimited duration with each party having the right to withdraw upon 90 days notice. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
94-sres-522 94 sres 522 A resolution to refer S. 337 to the Chief Commissioner of the U.S. Court of Claims. Private Legislation 1976-08-25 1976-10-01 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Tower, John G. [R-TX] TX R T000322 0 Refers S. 337 to the Chief Commissioner of the United States Court of Claims. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
94-sres-520 94 sres 520 A resolution concerning the situation in Northern Ireland. International Affairs 1976-08-24 1976-08-24 Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Buckley, James L. [R-NY] NY R B001026 0 Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President make available the good offices of the United States to effect a peaceful resolution of the dispute in Northern Ireland. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
94-sres-518 94 sres 518 A resolution expressing sympathy and support to Republic of the Philippines. International Affairs 1976-08-23 1976-08-23 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Mansfield, Mike [D-MT] MT D M000113 1 Extends the sympathy of the Senate to the people of the Republic of the Philippines in regard to the earthquake and tidal wave which struck that nation. Supports the supplying of emergency assistance for the relief and rehabilitation of the victims of the disaster. 2024-08-01T19:34:15Z  
94-sres-519 94 sres 519 A resolution expressing the sorrow of the Senate with respect to the death of Hazel R. Garn. Congress 1976-08-23 1976-08-23 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Moss, Frank E. [D-UT] UT D M001033 16 Expresses the sorrow of the Senate with respect to the death of Hazel R. Garn, Wife of the Senator from Utah. 2024-08-01T19:34:15Z  
94-sres-516 94 sres 516 A resolution relating to the Declaration on Multinational Enterprises. International corporations 1976-08-10 1976-10-01 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Javits, Jacob K. [R-NY] NY R J000064 2 Expresses the sense of the Senate regarding United States participation in the Declaration on International Investment and Multinational Enterprises. States that the voluntary guidelines for multinational enterprises are reasonable standards of business practice. Expresses the opinion that the Committee on International Investment and Multinational Enterprises are an appropriate means for achieving the purposes of the declaration. Welcomes the joining of the United States Government with other Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development countries in the Declaration on International Investment and Multinational Enterprises. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
94-sres-517 94 sres 517 A resolution to refer S. 3477 to the Chief Commissioner of the Court of Claims for a determination. Private Legislation 1976-08-10 1976-08-10 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Allen, James B. [D-AL] AL D A000127 0 Refers S. 3477 to the Chief Commissioner of the United States Court of Claims for a determination. 2024-08-01T19:34:15Z  
94-sres-515 94 sres 515 A resolution reported relating to the consideration of S. 3081. Congress 1976-08-09 1976-09-07 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Talmadge, Herman E. [D-GA] GA D T000035 0 Provides that during consideration of S. 3081, a bill to amend section 301 of the Federal Meat Inspection Act, provisions of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 restricting the consideration of appropriations shall be waived. 2025-01-14T18:22:18Z  
94-sres-513 94 sres 513 An original resolution reported relating to the consideration of S. 3554. Congress 1976-08-06 1976-09-07 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Proxmire, William [D-WI] WI D P000553 0 Provides that during consideration of S. 3554, a bill to establish a National Commission on Neighborhoods, provisions of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 restricting the consideration appropriations shall be waived. 2025-01-14T18:20:21Z  
94-sres-514 94 sres 514 A resolution resolved that the Committee on Labor and Public Welfare be discharged from the further consideration of S. 3735. Congress 1976-08-06 1976-08-06 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] MA D K000105 0 Discharges the Committee on Labor and Public Welfare from further consideration of S. 3735. 2024-08-01T19:34:15Z  
94-sres-510 94 sres 510 Resolution authorizing supplemental expenditures by the Committee on Government Operations. Congress 1976-08-05 1976-08-10 Measure passed Senate, amended. Senate Sen. Ribicoff, Abraham A. [D-CT] CT D R000191 0 (Reported to Senate from the Committee on Rules and Administration with amendment, S. Rept. 94-1140) Increases from $250,000 to $296,700 the authorized funds available to the Subcommittee on Federal Spending Practices, Efficiency, and Open Government of the Senate Committee on Government Operations for inquiries and investigations from March 1, 1976, through February 28, 1977. 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z  
94-sres-511 94 sres 511 A resolution relating to the Romanian Trade Agreement. International Affairs 1976-08-05 1976-08-05 Referred to Senate Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Buckley, James L. [R-NY] NY R B001026 0 Expresses the sense of the United State Senate that before requesting a review and extension of the 1975 United States-Romanian Trade Agreement the Administration shall submit a full report to Congress on fundamental human rights and cultural freedoms in Romania. Provides that if no measures are taken to ameliorate the situation of national minorities by the Romanian Government, the 1975 United States-Romanian Trade Agreement and the most favored-nation treatment of the Socialist Republic of Romania shall not be extended. 2024-08-01T19:34:15Z  
94-sres-512 94 sres 512 A resolution relating to the consideration of a bill. Congress 1976-08-05 1976-09-15 Placed on calendar in Senate under Subjects on the Table. Senate Sen. Fannin, Paul J. [R-AZ] AZ R F000013 0 Provides that during consideration of S. 3737, a bill making grants for Indian education, provisions of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 restricting the consideration of appropriations shall be waived. 2025-01-14T18:22:18Z  
94-sres-505 94 sres 505 A resolution to pay a gratuity to Janet S. Stowell and Carol R. Pickens. Private Legislation 1976-08-04 1976-08-05 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Cannon, Howard W. [D-NV] NV D C000120 0 Pays a gratuity to Janet S. Stowell and Carol R. Pickens. 2024-08-01T19:34:15Z  
94-sres-506 94 sres 506 A resolution to pay a gratuity to Mary M. Selby. Private Legislation 1976-08-04 1976-08-05 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Cannon, Howard W. [D-NV] NV D C000120 0 Pays a gratuity to Mary M. Selby. 2024-08-01T19:34:15Z  
94-sres-507 94 sres 507 A resolution to pay a gratuity to Mildred W. Brumfield. Private Legislation 1976-08-04 1976-08-05 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Cannon, Howard W. [D-NV] NV D C000120 0 Pays a gratuity to Mildred W. Brumfield. 2024-08-01T19:34:14Z  
94-sres-508 94 sres 508 A resolution to pay a gratuity to Dorothy C. Barthelmes. Private Legislation 1976-08-04 1976-08-05 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Cannon, Howard W. [D-NV] NV D C000120 0 Pays a gratuity to Dorothy C. Barthelmes. 2024-08-01T19:34:14Z  
94-sres-509 94 sres 509 Resolution relative to the death of Representative Jerry Litton of Missouri. Congress 1976-08-04 1976-08-04 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Eagleton, Thomas F. [D-MO] MO D E000004 2 Expresses the condolences of the Senate on the death of the Honorable Jerry L. Litton, Representative from the State of Missouri. Appoints a committee of two Members of the Senate to attend the funeral. 2024-08-01T19:34:15Z  
94-sres-502 94 sres 502 A resolution of disapproval of budget authority for the National Railroad Passenger Corporation. Economics and Public Finance 1976-08-03 1976-08-06 Rereferred jointly to the Senate Committees on Appropriations; Budget; and Commerce. Senate Sen. Hartke, Vance [D-IN] IN D H000297 10 Disapproves the deferral of budget authority for operating grants to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation as reported by the Comptroller General of the United States to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives in his letter dated July 29, 1976. 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  
94-sres-503 94 sres 503 A resolution commending the U.S. Olympic team.   1976-08-03 1976-08-03 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] WV D B001210 1 Commends the United States Olympic team and the United States Olympic Committee for the achievements of the American athletes at the XXI Olympiad held in Montreal, Canada. 2024-08-01T19:34:14Z  
94-sres-504 94 sres 504 A resolution relating to the birthday of President Bourguiba of Tunisia. International Affairs 1976-08-03 1976-08-03 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL] IL R P000222 0 Expresses the sense of the Senate that President Bourguiba should be honored for his leadership of Tunisia on the occasion of his birthday. 2024-08-01T19:34:14Z  
94-sres-500 94 sres 500 A resolution honoring the members of the U.S. Olympic team.   1976-08-02 1976-08-02 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Mansfield, Mike [D-MT] MT D M000113 4 Commends the United States Olympic team for their excellent performance in Montreal. 2024-08-01T19:34:14Z  
94-sres-501 94 sres 501 A resolution honoring the members of the U.S. Olympic team for its outstanding performance at the XXI Olympiad.   1976-08-02 1976-08-02 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD] MD R M000241 0 Expresses the pride and gratitude of the Senate of the United States for the conduct and achievement of the athletes, coaches, trainers, and committee members of the 1976 United States Olympic Team for their excellent performance at the XXI Olympiad. 2024-08-01T19:34:14Z  
94-sres-498 94 sres 498 A resolution providing for voter registration and participation. Government Operations and Politics 1976-07-30 1976-07-30 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Eagleton, Thomas F. [D-MO] MO D E000004 3 Invites the Nation's private sector to initiate an extensive effort to increase voter registration and voter turnout in the 1976 general election. 2024-08-01T19:34:14Z  
94-sres-499 94 sres 499 A resolution expressing the concern of the Senate about earthquake in the People's Republic of China. International Affairs 1976-07-30 1976-07-30 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Humphrey, Hubert H. [D-MN] MN D H000953 3 States that the Senate of the United States endorses and supports the President's offer to provide assistance to the victims of the earthquakes in the People's Republic of China. Extends the deepest condolences of the Senate to the victims of the earthquakes. 2024-08-01T19:34:14Z  
94-sres-497 94 sres 497 A resolution authorizing supplemental expenditures for the Committee on the Judiciary for inquiry and investigation relating to internal security. Congress 1976-07-29 1976-09-24 Measure passed Senate, amended. Senate Sen. Eastland, James O. [D-MS] MS D E000018 0 (Measure passed Senate, amended) Authorizes $80,000 in supplemental expenditures for the Senate Committee on the Judiciary for inquiry and investigation relating to the administration, operation, and enforcement of laws relating to espionage, sabotage, and the protection of the internal security of the United States. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
94-sres-495 94 sres 495 A resolution relating to the consideration of H.R. 10138. Congress 1976-07-28 1976-09-15 Placed on calendar in Senate under Subjects on the Table. Senate Sen. Jackson, Henry M. [D-WA] WA D J000013 0 Waives provisions of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 restricting the consideration of appropriations, during the consideration of H.R. 10138 concerning youth unemployment in the United States. 2025-01-14T18:22:18Z  
94-sres-496 94 sres 496 A resolution authorizing the printing of additional copies of the committee print entitled "Congressional Budget Reform." Government publications 1976-07-28 1976-08-05 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Muskie, Edmund S. [D-ME] ME D M001121 0 Directs that there be printed for the use of the Senate Committee on the Budget 3,500 additional copies of its committees print of the current Congress entitled "Congressional Budget Reform." 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
94-sres-494 94 sres 494 A resolution reported relating to the consideration of H.R. 10339. Congress 1976-07-27 1976-07-30 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Talmadge, Herman E. [D-GA] GA D T000035 0 Provides that during the consideration of H.R. 10339, an Act to encourage the direct marketing of agricultural commodities from farmers to consumers, provisions of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 restricting the consideration of appropriation bills shall be waived. 2025-01-14T18:22:18Z  
94-sres-492 94 sres 492 Resolution authorizing 900 additional copies be printed on "Corporate Ownership and Control" for the use of such Senate committee. Government publications 1976-07-26 1976-08-05 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Ribicoff, Abraham A. [D-CT] CT D R000191 1 Directs that there be printed 900 additional copies of the committee print of the Senate Committee on Government Operations entitled "Corporate Ownership and Control." 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
94-sres-493 94 sres 493 Resolution authorizing 900 additional copies be printed on "Institutional Investors' Common Stock" for the use of such Senate committee. Government publications 1976-07-26 1976-08-05 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Ribicoff, Abraham A. [D-CT] CT D R000191 1 Directs that there be printed 900 additional copies of the committee print of the Committee on Government Operations entitled "Institutional Investors' Common Stock." 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
94-sres-491 94 sres 491 A resolution to refer the bill (S. 3690) entitled "A bill for the relief of R. Dean Dawes and others" to the Chief Commission of the U.S. Court of Claims for a report thereon. Private Legislation 1976-07-22 1976-08-09 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Eagleton, Thomas F. [D-MO] MO D E000004 0 Refers S. 3690, entitled "A bill for the relief of R. Dean Dawes and others," to the Chief Commission of the United States Court of Claims for a report thereon. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
94-sres-489 94 sres 489 A resolution relating to the kidnapping of schoolchildren in Chowchilla, Calif. Crime and Law Enforcement 1976-07-21 1976-07-21 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Tunney, John V. [D-CA] CA D T000410 0 Conveys to the Chowchilla, California, kidnap victims the Senate's expression of esteem and regard in recognition of their fortitude and courage. 2024-08-01T19:34:14Z  
94-sres-490 94 sres 490 A resolution to disapprove energy action No. 5. Congressional oversight 1976-07-21 1976-07-21 Referred to Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Senate Sen. Jackson, Henry M. [D-WA] WA D J000013 0 Disapproves energy action numbered five, exempting naphthas and gas oils from the mandatory petroleum allocation and price regulations. 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z  
94-sres-488 94 sres 488 Relating to the consideration of H.R. 13359. Congress 1976-07-20 1976-07-26 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Jackson, Henry M. [D-WA] WA D J000013 0 Stipulates that during the consideration of H.R. 13359 making appropriations for loans to the Virgin Islands, specified provisions of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 restricting consideration of appropriations shall be waived. 2025-01-14T18:22:18Z  
94-sres-487 94 sres 487 An original resolution relating to the negotiation of voluntary restraints on palm oil imports into the United States. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1976-07-15 1976-07-20 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Humphrey, Hubert H. [D-MN] MN D H000953 0 Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President should initiate discussions leading to negotiations with other nations to restrain the growth of palm oil imports into the United States. Calls upon development agencies to make an analysis of the impact of support of the production in developing countries of specific agricultural commodities for export on agricultural adjustments in other nations. Calls for action by the United States and development agencies to insure that the resources available for agricultural development in the developing nations of the world are directed at the relief of hunger and malnutrition. 2025-01-14T16:41:20Z  

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