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| bill_id | congress | bill_type | bill_number | title | policy_area | introduced_date ▲ | latest_action_date | latest_action_text | origin_chamber | sponsor_name | sponsor_state | sponsor_party | sponsor_bioguide_id | cosponsor_count | summary_text | update_date | url |
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| 96-sres-570 | 96 | sres | 570 | A resolution providing funds for the Office of Classified National Security Information. | Economics and Public Finance | 1980-12-16 | 1980-12-16 | Measure passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] | WV | D | B001210 | 1 | Provides the necessary funds for fiscal year 1981 for the Office of Classified National Security Information within the Senate. | 2021-06-14T19:52:41Z | |
| 96-sres-571 | 96 | sres | 571 | A resolution appointing a committee to notify the President concerning the proposed adjournment of the session. | Congress | 1980-12-16 | 1980-12-16 | Measure passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] | WV | D | B001210 | 0 | Authorizes the appointment of a committee to notify the President of the proposed adjournment of the present session of Congress. | 2021-06-14T19:52:41Z | |
| 96-sres-572 | 96 | sres | 572 | A resolution tendering the thanks of the Senate to the Vice President for the courteous, dignified, and impartial manner in which he has presided over the deliberations of the Senate. | Congress | 1980-12-16 | 1980-12-16 | Measure passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. Baker, Howard H., Jr. [R-TN] | TN | R | B000063 | 0 | Extending the thanks of the Senate to the Honorable Walter F. Mondale for his courteous, dignified, and impartial manner as President of the Senate during the second session of the 96th Congress. | 2021-06-14T19:52:41Z | |
| 96-sres-573 | 96 | sres | 573 | A resolution to provide for the payment of severance pay to certain displaced Senate committee employees and to authorize payment for accumulated leave to certain terminated employees in offices of Senators who have ceased to serve as members of the Senate. | Congress | 1980-12-16 | 1980-12-16 | Measure passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK] | AK | R | S000888 | 0 | Entitles each eligible member of the staff of a Senate committee whose service is terminated because of: (1) the reorganization of the committee staff caused by the transition of the Senate to a Republican majority; or (2) the cessation of service of a Senator who was serving as chairman or ranking minority member of the committee, to severance pay equal to one month's earnings. Directs the committee chairman and ranking minority member of each committee to certify to the Committee on Rules and Administration the name of each such staff member by a specified date. Entitles any eligible employee of a Senator or the President pro tempore of the Senate whose service is terminated because of the termination of service of the Senator or President pro tempore to a lump sum payment for accumulated leave not exceeding 30 days. | 2021-06-14T19:52:42Z | |
| 96-sres-574 | 96 | sres | 574 | A resolution tendering the thanks of the Senate to the President pro tempore for the courteous, dignified, and impartial manner in which he has presided over the deliberations of the Senate. | Congress | 1980-12-16 | 1980-12-16 | Measure passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK] | AK | R | S000888 | 0 | Extends the thanks of the Senate to the Honorable Warren G. Magnuson for his courteous, dignified, and impartial manner as President pro tempore of the Senate during the second session of the 96th Congress. | 2021-06-14T19:52:42Z | |
| 96-sres-575 | 96 | sres | 575 | A resolution authorizing the President of the Senate and the President pro tempore to make certain appointments after the sine die adjournment of the present session. | Congress | 1980-12-16 | 1980-12-16 | Measure passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA] | CA | D | C000877 | 0 | Authorizes the President of the Senate and President pro tempore to make certain commission and committee appointments after the sine die adjournment of the present session. | 2021-06-14T19:52:43Z | |
| 96-sres-565 | 96 | sres | 565 | A resolution concerning revision of the monetary policies of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. | Economics and Public Finance | 1980-12-13 | 1980-12-13 | Referred to Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Sasser, Jim [D-TN] | TN | D | S000068 | 11 | Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System should reduce and institute alternative policies to restrain interest rates; (2) Congress should stipulate that the Board make all final decisions concerning the money supply and interest rates; and (3) the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs should study and report on the advisability of seeking other necessary reforms of the Federal Reserve System to improve management of the monetary structure. | 2025-01-14T18:20:21Z | |
| 96-sres-566 | 96 | sres | 566 | A resolution to commend James duMaresq Clavell for his contributions to literature. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1980-12-13 | 1980-12-13 | Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Hayakawa, Samuel Ichiye [R-CA] | CA | R | H000384 | 0 | Extends the commendation of the Senate to James du Maresq Clavell for his contributions to literature. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 96-sres-567 | 96 | sres | 567 | A resolution commending Murray Zweben, Parliamentarian. | Congress | 1980-12-13 | 1980-12-13 | Measure passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] | WV | D | B001210 | 0 | Extends the commendation of the Senate to Murray Zweben for the performance of his duties as Parliamentarian and his service to the Senate. | 2021-06-14T19:52:39Z | |
| 96-sres-568 | 96 | sres | 568 | A resolution commending F. Nordy Hoffmann, Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper. | Congress | 1980-12-13 | 1980-12-13 | Measure passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] | WV | D | B001210 | 0 | Commends F. Nordy Hoffmann for his service to the Senate as Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper. | 2021-06-14T19:52:40Z | |
| 96-sres-569 | 96 | sres | 569 | A resolution commending J. S. Kimmitt, Secretary of the Senate. | Congress | 1980-12-13 | 1980-12-13 | Measure passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] | WV | D | B001210 | 0 | Commends J. S. Kimmitt for his services as Secretary of the Senate. | 2021-06-14T19:52:40Z | |
| 96-sres-563 | 96 | sres | 563 | A resolution to pay a gratuity to Camille G. Ford, Justine E. Swenson, and David H. Geneau. | Private Legislation | 1980-12-12 | 1980-12-28 | Measure passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] | RI | D | P000193 | 0 | Directs the Secretary of the Senate to pay a gratuity to specified survivors of a former Senate employee. | 2021-06-14T19:52:39Z | |
| 96-sres-564 | 96 | sres | 564 | A resolution authorizing the reprinting of the Committee print entitled "Implementation of the Taiwan Relations Act: The First Year". | Government Operations and Politics | 1980-12-12 | 1980-12-12 | Measure passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH] | OH | D | G000236 | 0 | Authorizes the printing of a specified number of copies of the report entitled "Implementation of the Taiwan Relations Act: The First Year," for the use of the Committee on Foreign Relations. | 2021-06-14T19:52:39Z | |
| 96-sres-562 | 96 | sres | 562 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate in opposition to any attempt by the Soviet Union to invade Poland. | International Affairs | 1980-12-11 | 1980-12-13 | Measure passed Senate, amended, roll call #539 (68-0). | Senate | Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE] | DE | R | R000460 | 8 | (Measure passed Senate, amended, roll call #539 (68-0)) Expresses the support of the Senate for the efforts of the President to: (1) communicate the opposition of the United States to any attempt by the Soviet Union to violate the soverignty of Poland; (2) encourage other nations to affirm support for respect of principles of international relations; and (3) consider, in cooperation with the allies, measures to be taken if Warsaw Pact forces invase Poland. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 96-sres-558 | 96 | sres | 558 | An original resolution to pay a gratuity to Laverne D. Strong. | Private Legislation | 1980-12-08 | 1980-12-12 | Measure passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] | RI | D | P000193 | 0 | Directs the Secretary of the Senate to pay a gratuity to the widow of a former Senate employee. | 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z | |
| 96-sres-559 | 96 | sres | 559 | A resolution authorizing the printing of a compilation of materials entitled "History of the Committee on Labor and Human Resources", as a Senate document. | Government Operations and Politics | 1980-12-08 | 1980-12-08 | Measure passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. Williams, Harrison A., Jr. [D-NJ] | NJ | D | W000502 | 1 | Authorizes the printing as a Senate document of a compilation of materials entitled, "History of the Committee on Labor and Human Resources," and additional copies for use by that committee. | 2021-06-14T19:52:37Z | |
| 96-sres-560 | 96 | sres | 560 | A resolution to commend Eli E. Nobleman, Counsel to the Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs on the occasion of the conclusion of his distinguished career of service to the Senate. | Congress | 1980-12-08 | 1980-12-08 | Measure passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. Ribicoff, Abraham A. [D-CT] | CT | D | R000191 | 0 | Extends the commendation of the Senate to Eli E. Nobleman on his retirement as Counsel to the Committee on Governmental Affairs and names him "Counsel Emeritus" of such committee. | 2021-06-14T19:52:38Z | |
| 96-sres-561 | 96 | sres | 561 | A resolution to commend Richard A. Wegman, Chief Counsel and Staff Director to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs. | Congress | 1980-12-08 | 1980-12-08 | Measure passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. Ribicoff, Abraham A. [D-CT] | CT | D | R000191 | 1 | Extends the commendations of the Senate to Richard A. Wegman, Chief Counsel and Staff Director to the Committee on Governmental Affairs, 1975-1980, for his loyal and faithful service. | 2021-06-14T19:52:38Z | |
| 96-sres-555 | 96 | sres | 555 | An original resolution waiving section 402(a) of the Congressional Budget Act with respect to the consideration of H. R. 5888 | Congress | 1980-12-05 | 1980-12-10 | Measure passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH] | OH | D | G000236 | 0 | Waives certain requirements of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 with respect to the consideration of H.R. 5888 (Federal death benefits to law enforcement officers and firemen killed in the line of duty). | 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z | |
| 96-sres-556 | 96 | sres | 556 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to the murder of four American missionaries in El Salvador. | International Affairs | 1980-12-05 | 1980-12-05 | Ordered held at the desk. | Senate | Sen. Metzenbaum, Howard M. [D-OH] | OH | D | M000678 | 9 | Expresses the sense of the Senate with respect to the murder of four American missionaries in El Salvador in December 1980, and extends its condolences to their families and friends. Declares that the President should urge the government of El Salvador to bring the murderers to justice. | 2021-06-14T19:52:36Z | |
| 96-sres-557 | 96 | sres | 557 | A resolution to authorize the testimony and production of documents and representation by the Senate legal counsel. | Congress | 1980-12-05 | 1980-12-05 | Measure passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] | WV | D | B001210 | 0 | Directs the Senate Legal Counsel to represent the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations and W. Donald Gray (a former staff member) with respect to requests and subpenas by the Department of Justice or other governmental entities concerning the Labor Union Insurance investigation. Authorizes the subcommittee to produce documents and materials, and such staff member to testify, pursuant to such requests and proper subpenas, except on those matters determined to be privileged from disclosure. | 2021-06-14T19:52:37Z | |
| 96-sres-549 | 96 | sres | 549 | A resolution honoring the Titan II missile hazard team. | Armed Forces and National Security | 1980-12-04 | 1980-12-04 | Measure passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR] | AR | D | B001057 | 0 | Extends the tributes of the Senate to the members of the United States Air Force who participated, including Sergeant Davis Livingston who died and those members who were injured, in the voluntary mission at the Titan II missile site near Damascus, Arkansas. | 2021-06-14T19:52:34Z | |
| 96-sres-550 | 96 | sres | 550 | An original resolution to elect the Senator from the State of New York, Mr. Javits, Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Relations for the calendar day December 4, 1980. | Congress | 1980-12-04 | 1980-12-04 | Measure passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. Church, Frank [D-ID] | ID | D | C000388 | 0 | Elects Senator Javits, of New York, as Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Relations for December 4, 1980. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 96-sres-551 | 96 | sres | 551 | A resolution to amend S. Res. 4 of the 96th Congress, First Session, to provide for the election of Milton R. Young, of the State of North Dakota, to be President pro tempore. | Congress | 1980-12-04 | 1980-12-04 | Measure passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. Baker, Howard H., Jr. [R-TN] | TN | R | B000063 | 0 | Elects Senator Milton R. Young, of North Dakota, as President pro tempore of the Senate for December 5, 1980. | 2021-06-14T19:52:35Z | |
| 96-sres-552 | 96 | sres | 552 | A resolution notifying the House of Representatives of the election of a President Pro Tempore. | Congress | 1980-12-04 | 1980-12-04 | Measure passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. Baker, Howard H., Jr. [R-TN] | TN | R | B000063 | 0 | Notifies the House of Representatives of the election of Senator Milton R. Young, of North Dakota, as President pro tempore of the Senate for December 5, 1980. | 2021-06-14T19:52:35Z | |
| 96-sres-553 | 96 | sres | 553 | A resolution notifying the President of the United States of the election of a President pro tempore. | Congress | 1980-12-04 | 1980-12-04 | Measure passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. Baker, Howard H., Jr. [R-TN] | TN | R | B000063 | 0 | Notifies the President of the election of the Honorable Milton R. Young, of North Dakota, as President pro tempore of the Senate for December 5, 1980. | 2021-06-14T19:52:35Z | |
| 96-sres-554 | 96 | sres | 554 | A resolution commending Mary Jane Checchi, Chief Counsel and Staff Director of the Democratic Policy Committee, for her service to the Senate. | Congress | 1980-12-04 | 1980-12-04 | Measure passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] | WV | D | B001210 | 0 | Commends Mary Jane Checchi, Chief Counsel and Staff Director of the Democratic Policy Committee, for her service to the Senate. | 2021-06-14T19:52:36Z | |
| 96-sres-546 | 96 | sres | 546 | An original resolution waiving section 402(a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 with respect to the consideration of H.R. 7694 | Congress | 1980-12-03 | 1980-12-12 | Measure passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. Nunn, Sam [D-GA] | GA | D | N000171 | 0 | Waives certain requirements of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 with respect to the consideration of H.R. 7694 (rotation rights of Defense Department civilan employees in Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands). | 2025-01-14T18:22:18Z | |
| 96-sres-547 | 96 | sres | 547 | An original resolution waiving section 402 (a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 with respect to the consideration of H.R. 3351. | Congress | 1980-12-03 | 1980-12-04 | Measure passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. Nunn, Sam [D-GA] | GA | D | N000171 | 0 | Waives certain requirements of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 with respect to the consideration of H.R. 3351 (CHAMPUS program). | 2025-01-14T18:22:18Z | |
| 96-sres-548 | 96 | sres | 548 | An original resolution waiving section 402(a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 with respect to the consideration of H. R. 7626. | Congress | 1980-12-03 | 1980-12-04 | Measure passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. Nunn, Sam [D-GA] | GA | D | N000171 | 0 | Waives certain requirements of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 with respect to the consideration of H.R. 7626 (military pay). | 2025-01-14T18:22:18Z | |
| 96-sres-543 | 96 | sres | 543 | An original resolution waiving section 402(a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 with respect to the consideration of H.R. 8388. | Congress | 1980-12-02 | 1980-12-03 | Measure passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. Church, Frank [D-ID] | ID | D | C000388 | 0 | Waives certain requirements of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 with respect to the consideration of H.R. 8388 (Italian disaster relief). | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 96-sres-544 | 96 | sres | 544 | An original resolution waiving section 402(a) of the Congressional Budget Act with respect to the consideration of S.3234. | Congress | 1980-12-02 | 1980-12-13 | Measure passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. Randolph, Jennings [D-WV] | WV | D | R000046 | 0 | Waives certain requirements of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 with respect to the consideration of S. 3234 (Kennedy Center). | 2025-01-14T18:22:18Z | |
| 96-sres-545 | 96 | sres | 545 | A resolution relative to the death of the Honorable John W. McCormack, late Speaker of the House of Representatives. | Congress | 1980-12-02 | 1980-12-02 | Measure passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] | MA | D | K000105 | 2 | Expresses the condolences of the Senate on the death of the Honorable John W. McCormack, former Speaker of the House of Representatives. | 2021-06-14T19:52:32Z | |
| 96-sres-538 | 96 | sres | 538 | An original resolution relating to the payment of witness fees. | Congress | 1980-12-01 | 1980-12-08 | Measure passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] | RI | D | P000193 | 0 | Entitles witnesses summoned to appear before the Senate or any of its committees to a witness fee of $75 per day in addition to reimbursement for actual and necessary transportation expenses. | 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z | |
| 96-sres-539 | 96 | sres | 539 | An original resolution relating to existing limitation on reimbursement of certain transportation, per diem, and official expenses incurred by certain Senate personnel. | Congress | 1980-12-01 | 1980-12-01 | Placed on calendar in Senate. | Senate | Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] | RI | D | P000193 | 0 | Makes moneys in the contingent fund of the Senate available to make reimbursements of expenditures for individuals selected by a Senator to serve on panels or other bodies recommending nominees for Federal judgeships or service academies, without regard to limitations on such reimbursements. | 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z | |
| 96-sres-540 | 96 | sres | 540 | An original resolution relating to payment of travel expenses of a Senator and employees of his office. | Congress | 1980-12-01 | 1980-12-08 | Measure passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] | RI | D | P000193 | 0 | Authorizes the payment of travel expenses for a Senator and the employees in his office for such expenses essential to the transaction of official business while away from their official station or post of duty. | 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z | |
| 96-sres-541 | 96 | sres | 541 | An original resolution to pay a gratuity to Deborah D. Ford. | Private Legislation | 1980-12-01 | 1980-12-08 | Measure passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] | RI | D | P000193 | 0 | Directs the Secretary of the Senate to pay a gratuity to the widow of a former Senate employee. | 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z | |
| 96-sres-542 | 96 | sres | 542 | An original resolution waiving section 402 (a) of the Congressional Budget Act with respect to the consideration of S. J. Res. 189. | Congress | 1980-12-01 | 1980-12-12 | Measure passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] | RI | D | P000193 | 0 | Waives certain requirements of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 with respect to the consideration of S.J. Res. 189 (Commission on Presidential Nominations). | 2025-01-14T18:22:18Z | |
| 96-sres-537 | 96 | sres | 537 | A resolution to authorize testimony by Senator Young and the production of documents. | Congress | 1980-11-12 | 1980-11-12 | Measure passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] | WV | D | B001210 | 0 | Authorizes the Honorable Milton R. Young to testify at deposition and at trail in the case of Pearson, DVM v. United States, and to produce requested documents, except those which he and the Senate Legal Counsel determine to be privileged from disclosure. | 2021-06-14T19:52:29Z | |
| 96-sres-535 | 96 | sres | 535 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that a commemorative postage stamp honoring Laura Ingalls Wilder be issued. | Government Operations and Politics | 1980-10-01 | 1980-10-01 | Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. McGovern, George [D-SD] | SD | D | M000452 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Senate that Laura Ingalls Wilder be honored on a commemorative postage stamp. | 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z | |
| 96-sres-536 | 96 | sres | 536 | A resolution that it is the sense of the Senate that the United States of America is on the verge of bankruptcy. | Finance and Financial Sector | 1980-10-01 | 1980-10-01 | Referred to Senate Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM] | NM | R | D000407 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Senate that the United States is on the verge of bankruptcy. | 2021-06-14T19:52:29Z | |
| 96-sres-532 | 96 | sres | 532 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate to establish an Office of Assistant Secretary for Emergency Energy Preparedness. | Energy | 1980-09-30 | 1980-09-30 | Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | Senate | Sen. Javits, Jacob K. [R-NY] | NY | R | J000064 | 1 | Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Secretary of Energy should immediately establish an Office of the Assistant Secretary for Emergency Energy Preparedness responsible for planning, coordination, and implementation of the emergency response programs of the Department of Energy. | 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z | |
| 96-sres-533 | 96 | sres | 533 | A resolution to authorize the Senate Legal Counsel to appear as amicus curiae in the name of the Subcommittee on Improvements in Judicial Machinery of the Committee on the Judiciary in obtaining the release of documents from the Department of Justice. | Congress | 1980-09-30 | 1980-09-30 | Measure passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ] | AZ | D | D000185 | 1 | Authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel, pursuant to the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, to appear as amicus curiae in the name of the Subcommittee on Improvement in the Judiciary in support of the release of certain documents by the Department of Justice. | 2021-06-14T19:52:29Z | |
| 96-sres-534 | 96 | sres | 534 | A resolution to promote alternative nonanimal testing procedures. | Animals | 1980-09-30 | 1980-09-30 | Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. | Senate | Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN] | MN | R | D000566 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Food and Drug Administration should develop and validate an alternative nonanimal testing procedure. | 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z | |
| 96-sres-531 | 96 | sres | 531 | A Senate resolution to commend Elmer B. Staats, Comptroller General of the United States, on the occasion of the conclusion of his distinguished career of Federal service. | Government Operations and Politics | 1980-09-26 | 1980-09-26 | Measure passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. Ribicoff, Abraham A. [D-CT] | CT | D | R000191 | 1 | Extends the commendation of the Senate to the Honorable Elmer B. Staats, Fifth Comptroller General of the United States, on the conclusion of his long and distinguished public career. | 2021-06-14T19:52:28Z | |
| 96-sres-528 | 96 | sres | 528 | An original resolution waiving section 402 (a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 with respect to the consideration of S.2574. | Congress | 1980-09-24 | 1980-11-14 | Reported to Senate from the Committee on the Budget (without written report). | Senate | Sen. Long, Russell B. [D-LA] | LA | D | L000428 | 0 | Waives certain requirements of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 with respect to the consideration of S. 2574 (local government revenue-sharing). | 2025-01-14T18:22:18Z | |
| 96-sres-529 | 96 | sres | 529 | A resolution to pay tribute to the U.S. Air Force team at the Titan II Missile site near Damascus, Arkansas. | Armed Forces and National Security | 1980-09-24 | 1980-09-24 | Measure passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR] | AR | D | B001057 | 12 | Extends the tributes of the Senate to the members of the United States Air Force who participated, including Sergeant Davis Livingston who died and those members who were injured, in the voluntary mission at the Titan II missile site near Damascus, Arkansas. | 2021-06-14T19:52:27Z | |
| 96-sres-530 | 96 | sres | 530 | A resolution to waive section 402(a) of the Budget Act with respect to the consideration of S.3152. | Congress | 1980-09-24 | 1980-09-26 | Measure passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. Randolph, Jennings [D-WV] | WV | D | R000046 | 0 | Waives certain requirements of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 with respect to the consideration of S. 3152 (public works funding). | 2025-01-14T18:22:18Z | |
| 96-sres-526 | 96 | sres | 526 | An original resolution waiving section 402(a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 with respect to the consideration of S.2385. | Congress | 1980-09-23 | 1980-09-30 | Reported to Senate from the Committee on the Budget (without written rept.). | Senate | Sen. Williams, Harrison A., Jr. [D-NJ] | NJ | D | W000502 | 0 | Waives certain requirements of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 with respect to the consideration of S. 2385 (youth vocational education). | 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z | |
| 96-sres-527 | 96 | sres | 527 | An original resolution waiving section 402 (a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 with respect to the consideration of H.R. 7859. | Congress | 1980-09-23 | 1980-09-25 | Measure passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. Williams, Harrison A., Jr. [D-NJ] | NJ | D | W000502 | 0 | Waives certain requirements of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 with respect to the consideration of H.R. 7859 (Cuban and Haitian refugee children). | 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z | |
| 96-sres-524 | 96 | sres | 524 | An original resolution waiving section 402(a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 with respect to the consideration of S.2734. | Congress | 1980-09-22 | 1980-11-21 | Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate. | Senate | Sen. Jackson, Henry M. [D-WA] | WA | D | J000013 | 0 | Waives certain requirements of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 with respect to the consideration of S. 2734 (Bureau of Mines facility). | 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z | |
| 96-sres-525 | 96 | sres | 525 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to the anticipated vote in the United Nations regarding the seating of a permanent representative of Cambodia. | International Affairs | 1980-09-22 | 1980-09-22 | Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC] | SC | D | H000725 | 13 | Expresses the sense of the Senate that the U.S. Representative to the United Nations should abstain in any vote regarding the continued seating of the representative of Cambodia to the United Nations. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 96-sres-522 | 96 | sres | 522 | An original resolution waiving section 402 (a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 with respect to the consideration of S. 2829. | Congress | 1980-09-18 | 1980-09-23 | Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate. | Senate | Sen. Melcher, John [D-MT] | MT | D | M000635 | 0 | Waives certain requirements of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 with respect to the consideration of S. 2829 (Indian land claims). | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z | |
| 96-sres-523 | 96 | sres | 523 | A resolution to designate the week of October 6 through October 12, 1980, as "National Productivity Improvement Week". | Labor and Employment | 1980-09-18 | 1980-09-29 | Measure passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. Nunn, Sam [D-GA] | GA | D | N000171 | 31 | Designates the week of October 6 through October 12, 1980, as "National Productivity Improvement Week." | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 96-sres-520 | 96 | sres | 520 | An original resolution relating to the purchase of calenders. | Congress | 1980-09-16 | 1980-09-23 | Measure passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] | RI | D | P000193 | 0 | Authorizes the Committee on Rules and Administration to expend a specified amount from the contingency fund of the Senate for the purchase of 104,000 calendars. | 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z | |
| 96-sres-521 | 96 | sres | 521 | An original resolution to waive section 402(a) of the Congressional Budget Act with the respect to the consideration of S. 1480, creating an Environmental Emergency Response Fund to mitigate damages from spills of hazardous materials. | Congress | 1980-09-16 | 1980-09-26 | Reported to Senate from the Committee on the Budget (without written report). | Senate | Sen. Randolph, Jennings [D-WV] | WV | D | R000046 | 0 | Waives certain requirements of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 with respect to the consideration of S. 1480 (Hazardous materials damage fund). | 2025-01-14T18:22:18Z | |
| 96-sres-519 | 96 | sres | 519 | A resolution to authorize the withdrawal and release of certain records and documents created or obtained by and in the possession of the Special Committee on Aging to the Office of Disciplinary Counsel, Supreme Court State of Hawaii. | Congress | 1980-09-15 | 1980-09-15 | Measure passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. Chiles, Lawton [D-FL] | FL | D | C000356 | 0 | Authorizes the Chairman of the Special Committee on Aging to release certain records and documents created or obtained by and in the possession of the Committee to the Office of Disciplinary Counsel, Supreme Court, State of Hawaii. | 2021-06-14T19:52:24Z | |
| 96-sres-518 | 96 | sres | 518 | An original resolution waiving section 402 (a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 with respect to the consideration of S. 333. | Congress | 1980-09-12 | 1980-09-26 | Reported to Senate from the Committee on the Budget (without written report). | Senate | Sen. Church, Frank [D-ID] | ID | D | C000388 | 0 | Waives certain requirements of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 with respect to the consideration of S. 333 (terrorism). | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 96-sres-517 | 96 | sres | 517 | An original resolution waiving section 303 (a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 with respect to the consideration of H.R. 7831. | Congress | 1980-09-09 | 1980-09-17 | Measure passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. Bayh, Birch [D-IN] | IN | D | B000254 | 0 | Waives certain requirements of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 with respect to the consideration of H.R. 7831 (Department of Transportation funding). | 2025-01-14T18:22:18Z | |
| 96-sres-516 | 96 | sres | 516 | An original resolution waiving section 402(a) of the Congressional Budget Act with respect to the consideration of S.1411. | Congress | 1980-09-08 | 1980-11-19 | Measure passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. Chiles, Lawton [D-FL] | FL | D | C000356 | 0 | Waives certain requirements of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 with respect to the consideration of S. 1411 (Federal paperwork reduction). | 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z | |
| 96-sres-515 | 96 | sres | 515 | An original resolution to waive section 402(a) of the Budget Act with respect to the consideration of H.R. 4084. | Congress | 1980-09-05 | 1980-10-01 | Measure passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. Randolph, Jennings [D-WV] | WV | D | R000046 | 0 | Waives certain requirements of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 with respect to the consideration of H.R. 4084 (Suisun Marsh, California). | 2025-01-14T18:22:18Z | |
| 96-sres-513 | 96 | sres | 513 | A resolution authorizing supplemental expenditures by the Committee on the Judiciary for inquiries and investigations. | Congress | 1980-08-27 | 1980-08-27 | Measure passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. Bayh, Birch [D-IN] | IN | D | B000254 | 1 | Increases the budget authority of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary. | 2021-06-14T19:52:21Z | |
| 96-sres-514 | 96 | sres | 514 | A resolution commending Robert C. Louthian for his service to the Senate. | Congress | 1980-08-27 | 1980-08-27 | Measure passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] | WV | D | B001210 | 1 | Extends the appreciation and gratitude of the Senate to Robert C. Louthian upon his retirement from the Office of the Legislative Counsel of the Senate. | 2021-06-14T19:52:22Z | |
| 96-sres-509 | 96 | sres | 509 | An original resolution to pay a gratuity to Madeline R. Miller. | Private Legislation | 1980-08-26 | 1980-09-03 | Measure passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] | RI | D | P000193 | 0 | Directs the Secretary of the Senate to pay a gratuity in a specified amount to a named survivor of a former employee of the Senate. | 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z | |
| 96-sres-510 | 96 | sres | 510 | An original resolution authorizing supplemental expenditures by the Select Committee on Indian Affairs. | Congress | 1980-08-26 | 1980-12-11 | Measure passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. Melcher, John [D-MT] | MT | D | M000635 | 0 | Authorizes supplemental expenditures by the Senate Select Committee on Indian Affairs and extends the budget authority of such Committee until February 28, 1981. | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z | |
| 96-sres-511 | 96 | sres | 511 | An original resolution waiving section 402(a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 with respect to the consideration of S.3074. | Congress | 1980-08-26 | 1980-09-09 | Measure passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. Jackson, Henry M. [D-WA] | WA | D | J000013 | 0 | Waives certain requirements of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 with respect to the consideration of S. 3074 (national security funding, Department of Energy). | 2025-01-14T18:22:18Z | |
| 96-sres-512 | 96 | sres | 512 | To congratulate Colonel Harland D. Sanders on the Celebration of his 90th birthday. | Agriculture and Food | 1980-08-26 | 1980-08-26 | Measure passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. Huddleston, Walter (Dee) [D-KY] | KY | D | H000905 | 23 | Extends the congratulations of the Senate to Colonel Harland D. Sanders on the celebration of his 90th birthday. | 2021-06-14T19:52:21Z | |
| 96-sres-508 | 96 | sres | 508 | A resolution proposing a change in the Standing Rules of the Senate. | Congress | 1980-08-25 | 1980-09-04 | Measure passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL] | AL | D | H000445 | 7 | Directs that nothing in the Standing Rules of the Senate shall be construed to limit contributions to defray legal expenses of Senate Members, officers, employees, or their dependents. | 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z | |
| 96-sres-507 | 96 | sres | 507 | An original resolution waiving section 402(a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 with respect to the consideration of S.3059. | Congress | 1980-08-22 | 1980-09-09 | Measure passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. Hart, Gary W. [D-CO] | CO | D | H000287 | 0 | Waives certain requirements of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 with respect to the consideration of S. 3059 (military construction). | 2025-01-14T18:22:18Z | |
| 96-sres-506 | 96 | sres | 506 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to the repatriation to Cuba of certain Cuban refugees who have recently entered the United States. | International Affairs | 1980-08-21 | 1980-08-21 | Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] | KS | R | D000401 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the Government should formulate and implement a plan for the repatriation to Cuba of Cuban refugees who are causing disruption or disturbances in the United States or who wish to return to Cuba; and (2) an appropriate official of the Administration should prepare and transmit to the Senate a report concerning the progress made in formulating and implementing such plan. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 96-sres-503 | 96 | sres | 503 | A resolution to authorize the printing of a compilation of essays in commemoration of the fiftieth anniversary of the inauguration of Herbert Hoover. | Government Operations and Politics | 1980-08-19 | 1980-08-19 | Measure passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR] | OR | R | H000343 | 7 | Authorizes the printing as a Senate document of a collection of essays commemorating the 50th anniversary of the inauguration of Herbert Hoover as the 31st President. Directs the additional printing of 1,000 copies of such document for the use of the Joint Committee on Printing. | 2021-06-14T19:52:18Z | |
| 96-sres-504 | 96 | sres | 504 | An original resolution to waive section 402 (a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 with respect to the consideration of S.3027, authorizing funds for fiscal year 1981 for the Disaster Relief Act. | Congress | 1980-08-19 | 1980-09-09 | Measure passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. Randolph, Jennings [D-WV] | WV | D | R000046 | 0 | Waives certain requirements of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 with respect to the consideration of S. 3027 (disaster relief funding). | 2025-01-14T18:22:18Z | |
| 96-sres-505 | 96 | sres | 505 | A resolution relative to the death of Representative Harold Runnels, of New Mexico. | Congress | 1980-08-19 | 1980-08-19 | Measure passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM] | NM | R | D000407 | 1 | Expresses the condolences of the Senate on the death of Representative Harold Runnels of New Mexico. | 2021-06-14T19:52:19Z | |
| 96-sres-501 | 96 | sres | 501 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Mr. James M. Roche should be commended for his pioneering voluntary service as Chairman of the National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. | Social Welfare | 1980-08-18 | 1980-08-18 | Referred to Senate Committee on Armed Services. | Senate | Sen. Warner, John [R-VA] | VA | R | W000154 | 0 | Expresses the tribute of the Senate to James M. Roche for his voluntary service as Chairman of the National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. | 2025-01-14T17:07:58Z | |
| 96-sres-502 | 96 | sres | 502 | An original resolution directing the Senate Legal Counsel to bring civil action to enforce subpoena of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations. | Congress | 1980-08-18 | 1980-09-15 | Measure passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. Nunn, Sam [D-GA] | GA | D | N000171 | 0 | Directs the Senate Legal Counsel to bring a civil action to enforce a subpoena of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations to William Cammisano. Declares that such committee has a continuing need for the testimony of Mr. Cammisano concerning organized crime in Kansas City. | 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z | |
| 96-sres-499 | 96 | sres | 499 | A resolution to disapprove the proposed exemption from incremental pricing pursuant to the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978. | Energy | 1980-08-06 | 1980-08-06 | Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | Senate | Sen. Jackson, Henry M. [D-WA] | WA | D | J000013 | 0 | Expresses the disapproval of the Senate of the proposed rule under the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 which would exempt all small boiler fuel facilities from the natural gas incremental pricing program. | 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z | |
| 96-sres-500 | 96 | sres | 500 | A resolution to prevent U. S. funding of PLO activities. | International Affairs | 1980-08-06 | 1980-08-06 | Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] | KS | R | D000401 | 3 | Expresses the sense of the Senate that U.S. contributions to the United Nations fund for Palestinian refugees and other programs be halted if the Palestine Liberation Organization is designated as the conduit or the consultant for the distribution of such funds. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 96-sres-498 | 96 | sres | 498 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to the consideration of the Salt II Treaty. | International Affairs | 1980-08-04 | 1980-08-04 | Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. McGovern, George [D-SD] | SD | D | M000452 | 0 | Declares that the Senate should proceed at the earliest possible time to the consideration of the SALT II Treaty. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 96-sres-495 | 96 | sres | 495 | A resolution to authorize the taking of depositions by the staff of a subcommittee of the Committee on the Judiciary. | Congress | 1980-08-01 | 1980-08-01 | Measure passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. Bayh, Birch [D-IN] | IN | D | B000254 | 1 | Authorizes staff members of the subcommittee of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary (which investigates activities of individuals representing the interests of foreign governments) to take depositions and receive evidence under oath administered by local law officials. Deems employees of the Office of Senate Legal Counsel to be staff members for purposes of this resolution. Grants the subcommittee the authority to place in the record sworn testimony and evidence obtained at its public or executive sessions. Authorizes the subcommittee to issue subpoenas and to delegate the power to issue deposition notices to its Chairman and Vice Chairman. Directs the subcommittee to publish its rules of procedure pursuant to this resolution in the Congressional Record. | 2021-06-14T19:52:16Z | |
| 96-sres-496 | 96 | sres | 496 | A resolution to authorize the inspection and receipt of tax records by a subcommittee of the Committee on the Judiciary. | Congress | 1980-08-01 | 1980-08-01 | Measure passed Senate, amended. | Senate | Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] | SC | R | T000254 | 0 | (Measure passed Senate, amended) Authorizes the subcommittee of the Senate Judiciary Committee, established to investigate activities of individuals representing the interests of foreign governments, to inspect and receive specified tax records of William E. Carter, III. | 2021-06-14T19:52:17Z | |
| 96-sres-497 | 96 | sres | 497 | A resolution to authorize payment of back pay and retirement contributions from the contingent funds for former employee Candace M. Hanson. | Private Legislation | 1980-08-01 | 1980-08-25 | Measure passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] | RI | D | P000193 | 0 | Authorizes the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration to pay a specified sum to a named individual in full settlement of a claim against the Senate Sergeant at Arms. | 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z | |
| 96-sres-494 | 96 | sres | 494 | A resolution authorizing the printing of the report entitled "Progress in the Prevention and Control of Air Pollution in 1978 and 1979" as a Senate document. | Government Operations and Politics | 1980-07-30 | 1980-09-23 | Measure passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. Randolph, Jennings [D-WV] | WV | D | R000046 | 0 | Authorizes the printing of the annual report of the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency entitled, "Progress in the Prevention and Control of Air Pollution in 1978 and 1979" as a Senate document. Directs the additional printing of 500 copies of such document for use by the Committee on Environment and Public Works. | 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z | |
| 96-sres-493 | 96 | sres | 493 | A resolution to commend Robert A. Malstrom upon his retirement as Financial Clerk of the Senate. | Congress | 1980-07-29 | 1980-07-29 | Measure passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] | WV | D | B001210 | 2 | Extends the commendation of the Senate to Robert A. Malstrom upon his retirement as the Financial Clerk of the Senate and for 30 years of service as a Senate employee. | 2021-06-14T19:52:16Z | |
| 96-sres-491 | 96 | sres | 491 | A resolution to designate October 11,1980 as "National Jogging Day". | Sports and Recreation | 1980-07-28 | 1980-08-01 | Measure passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] | SC | R | T000254 | 27 | Requests the President to designate October 11, 1980, as "National Jogging Day." | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 96-sres-492 | 96 | sres | 492 | Lee Metcalf Fair Employment Relations Resolution | Congress | 1980-07-28 | 1980-07-28 | Referred to Senate Committee on Rules and Administration. | Senate | Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR] | OR | R | H000343 | 13 | Lee Metcalf Fair Employment Relations Resolution - Title I: Fair Employment Relations Board - Establishes as an office of the Senate, the Senate Fair Employment Relations Board to: (1) establish and publish policies and guidelines for the implementation and enforcement of rule XLII of the Standing Rules of the Senate; (2) supervise the actions of the Director and the operations of the Senate Fair Employment Relations Office; and (3) hear and determine complaints. Title II: Senate Fair Employment Relations Office - Establishes as an office of the Senate, the Senate Fair Employment Relations Office which shall develop procedures to implement the policies of the Board, gather information relating to Senate employment practices, and review procedures for the hearing and settling of complaints. Title III: Complaints of Violations of Equal Employment Opportunity - Provides for counseling and assistance through the Office, to any individual who believes that he or she has been discriminated against in violation of rule XLII. Sets forth the procedure for filing informal complaints based on employment discrimination, and for the informal settlement of such claims. Sets forth the procedure for filing formal complaints, and for conducting hearings on such claims. Provides for an appeal to the Senate Select Committee on Ethics of an adverse decision or order of the Board. Sets forth remedies available to individuals who have been discriminated against in violation of rule XLII. Title IV: Amendments to Standing Rules of the Senate - Amends rule XLII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, relating to employment practices, to provide that any complaint of violation of such rule be heard and settled by the Senate Fair Employment Relations Board in accordance with provisions of this Act. | 2025-09-02T13:55:23Z | |
| 96-sres-490 | 96 | sres | 490 | A resolution to express the disapproval of the Senate regarding the agreement between Argentina and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. | International Affairs | 1980-07-24 | 1980-07-24 | Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Bayh, Birch [D-IN] | IN | D | B000254 | 7 | Disapproves of the action taken by Argentina to sell grain to the Soviet Union. Calls upon the President to formally protest such sales agreement. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 96-sres-489 | 96 | sres | 489 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to reducing expenditures for travel and for the employment of consultants, and improving procedures to collect delinquent debts owed to the United States. | Economics and Public Finance | 1980-07-23 | 1980-07-23 | Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Sasser, Jim [D-TN] | TN | D | S000068 | 14 | Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the total amount obligated by the executive branch of Government for fiscal year 1981 for (a) transportation and travel expenses of employees, or (b) the use of experts or consultants, should not exceed an amount which is $500,000,000 less than the amount appropriated therefor in the Federal Budget for fiscal year 1981; (2) the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) should allocate such reductions among the instrumentalities of the executive branch and report on such allocation to Congress; and (3) in allocating such reduction in travel and transportation costs, no funds for debt collection or loan supervision should be reduced and the funds of one instrumentality should not be reduced by more than 15 percent. Declares that it is further the sense of the Senate that: (1) Federal agencies should establish procedures to identify the causes of overpayments and delinquent payments of debts owed to the United States, establish better control over receivables, and take more aggressive collection action including the use of commercial collection agencies; (2) the Department of the Treasury should revise its fiscal requirements manual to require interest charges on delinquent accounts and more complete reporting on such accounts; (3) OMB should emphasize accounting system approval and collection efforts as part of the budget process; (4) the Internal Revenue Service should institute a debt collection system providing that debts owed to the United States will be retained out of any tax refunds payable to the debtor; and (5) the Congress should consider the extent to which requested new budget authority for an agency may be reduced as a result of the collection of debts and as an incentive to promote increased collection of debts. Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit a copy of this resolution to the Secretary of the Treasury, the head of each executive department and agency, and the Director of OMB. | 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z | |
| 96-sres-488 | 96 | sres | 488 | A resolution to refer the bill, S.2945, to the Chief Commissioner of the Court of Claims. | Private Legislation | 1980-07-21 | 1980-07-21 | Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Proxmire, William [D-WI] | WI | D | P000553 | 0 | Refers to the Chief Commissioner of the Court of Claims a bill for the relief of two named individuals. Directs the Commissioner to report to the Senate on the nature of the claim against the United States and the amount, if any, due such individuals from the United States. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 96-sres-487 | 96 | sres | 487 | An original resolution waiving section 402(a) of the Congressional Budget Act with respect to the consideration of H.R. 5766. | Congress | 1980-07-16 | 1980-08-04 | Measure passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. Nunn, Sam [D-GA] | GA | D | N000171 | 0 | Waives certain requirements of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 with respect to the consideration of H.R. 5766 (Army Reserve Officer's Training Corps scholarships). | 2025-01-14T18:22:18Z | |
| 96-sres-484 | 96 | sres | 484 | A resolution relative to the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security with Japan and announcing Tokyo conference. | International Affairs | 1980-07-02 | 1980-08-26 | Measure passed Senate, amended. | Senate | Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] | UT | R | H000338 | 52 | (Reported to Senate from the Committee on Foreign Relations with amendment, S. Rept. 96-917) Commemorates the twentieth anniversary of the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security between the United States and Japan. Declares that it is in the best interest of both such countries to evaluate and discuss how to perpetuate the achievements of the Treaty in private and government forums. Expresses the interest of the Senate in receiving a report on such forums. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 96-sres-485 | 96 | sres | 485 | A resolution authorizing testimony and production of a document in United States v. James A. Conlon. | Congress | 1980-07-02 | 1980-07-02 | Measure passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] | WV | D | B001210 | 1 | Authorizes a former congressional employee to testify in the case of United States v. Conlon. Directs that copies of the affidavit taken by such employee be furnished to the Department of Justice and counsel for the defendant. | 2021-06-14T19:52:14Z | |
| 96-sres-486 | 96 | sres | 486 | A resolution to express the sense of the Senate with regard to Metropolitan Washington Airports Policy. | Transportation and Public Works | 1980-07-02 | 1980-07-02 | Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD] | MD | R | M000241 | 8 | Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Secretary of Transportation and the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration adopt a Metropolitan Washington (D. C.) airports policy and establish a balance in the jet and passenger use of the three commercial airports of the Washington region. | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 96-sres-483 | 96 | sres | 483 | A resolution calling for the dissolution of the Department of Transportation and the consignment of its functions to the Environmental Protection Agency. | Transportation and Public Works | 1980-07-01 | 1980-07-01 | Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] | NY | D | M001054 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Department of Transportation should be dissolved and its functions should be consigned to the Environmental Protection Agency. | 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z | |
| 96-sres-482 | 96 | sres | 482 | A resolution to designate the third week of September of each year as "American Buffalo Week". | Animals | 1980-06-30 | 1980-09-17 | Measure passed Senate, amended. | Senate | Sen. Exon, J. James [D-NE] | NE | D | E000284 | 25 | (Measure passed Senate, amended) Designates the week of September 14-20, 1980, as "American Buffalo Week." | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 96-sres-479 | 96 | sres | 479 | An original resolution waiving section 303(a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 with respect to the consideration of S.2675. | Congress | 1980-06-26 | 1980-07-24 | Measure passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. McGovern, George [D-SD] | SD | D | M000452 | 0 | Waives certain requirements of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 with respect to the consideration of S. 2675 (child nutrition). | 2025-01-14T18:22:18Z | |
| 96-sres-480 | 96 | sres | 480 | An original resolution waiving section 402(a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 with respect to the consideration of S.2675. | Congress | 1980-06-26 | 1980-07-24 | Measure passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. McGovern, George [D-SD] | SD | D | M000452 | 0 | Waives certain requirements of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 with respect to the consideration of S. 2675 (child nutrition). | 2025-01-14T18:22:18Z | |
| 96-sres-481 | 96 | sres | 481 | A resolution directing the Committee on Finance to study and report on a tax program. | Taxation | 1980-06-26 | 1980-06-26 | Referred to Senate Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX] | TX | D | B000401 | 48 | Directs the Senate Finance Committee to report to the Senate by September 3, 1980, a responsible, targeted anti- inflationary tax cut to take effect in 1981. Directs the Democratic Task Force on the Economy to recommend to the Senate a comprehensive economic policy at the earliest possible date. | 2021-06-14T19:52:13Z | |
| 96-sres-476 | 96 | sres | 476 | A resolution to direct the Senate Legal Counsel to appear as amicus curiae in the name of the Senate in Common Cause v. Bolger. | Congress | 1980-06-25 | 1980-06-25 | Measure passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] | WV | D | B001210 | 1 | Directs the Senate Legal Counsel, pursuant to the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, to appear as amicus curiae in the name of the Senate in Common Cause v. Bolger, in defense of Public Law 93-191 and Senate Rule XL (franking privileges of Members). | 2021-06-14T19:52:11Z | |
| 96-sres-477 | 96 | sres | 477 | A resolution relating to credit controls. | Finance and Financial Sector | 1980-06-25 | 1980-06-25 | Referred to Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] | WV | D | B001210 | 28 | Urges the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to dismantle consumer credit controls and to discourage the provision of credit for speculative, nonproductive purposes. | 2025-01-14T18:20:21Z | |
| 96-sres-478 | 96 | sres | 478 | A resolution to amend the Standing Rules. | Congress | 1980-06-25 | 1980-06-25 | Referred to Senate Committee on Rules and Administration. | Senate | Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] | WV | D | B001210 | 1 | Amends the Standing Rules of the Senate to allow a motion, twice in any calendar day, that no amendment, other than the reported committee amendments, which is not germane or related to the subject matter of the bill being considered shall be in order. Directs that such motion be privileged and decided after one hour of debate (controlled by the Majority and Minority Leaders). Directs that such motion be carried by an affirmative three-fifths of the Senators present and voting. Provides that points of order on questions of germaneness or relevancy be decided without debate, unless the Presiding Officer entertains the debate for guidance. Requires appeals on the decision of such Officer to be decided without debate. Provides that two-thirds of the votes of Senators present shall carry an appeal from such decision or decide the question of germaneness. | 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z |
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