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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
119-sres-219 119 sres 219 A resolution directing the Senate Legal Counsel to bring a civil action in the name of the United States Senate to enforce the Foreign Emoluments Clause contained in clause 8 of section 9 of article I of the Constitution of the United States. Law 2025-05-13 2025-05-13 Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S2898) Senate Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] CT D B001277 13   2025-06-09T14:21:59Z  
119-sres-136 119 sres 136 A resolution affirming the rule of law and the legitimacy of judicial review. Law 2025-03-25 2025-03-25 Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1837-1838) Senate Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] IL D D000563 16   2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
119-sres-108 119 sres 108 A resolution affirming the rule of law and the legitimacy of judicial review. Law 2025-03-05 2025-03-05 Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1583) Senate Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] IL D D000563 20   2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
118-sres-739 118 sres 739 A resolution celebrating the historic anniversary of the June 24, 2022, decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. Law 2024-06-18 2024-06-18 Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4156) Senate Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL] FL R R000595 20   2025-12-06T01:08:44Z  
118-sres-725 118 sres 725 A resolution affirming the legal status of contraception following the Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, 597 U.S. 215 (2022). Law 2024-06-05 2024-06-05 Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3993) Senate Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] TN R B001243 8   2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
118-sres-499 118 sres 499 A resolution acknowledging the lifetime of service of Sandra Day O'Connor to the United States as a successful Arizona State Senator, trailblazer, expert collaborator, educational advocate, and one of the great Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States. Law 2023-12-13 2023-12-14 Message on Senate action sent to the House. Senate Sen. Sinema, Kyrsten [I-AZ] AZ I S001191 14   2025-01-03T17:27:40Z  
118-sres-272 118 sres 272 A resolution celebrating the historic anniversary of the June 24, 2022, decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. Law 2023-06-22 2023-06-22 Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2239) Senate Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL] FL R R000595 20   2025-12-06T01:08:28Z  
117-sres-164 117 sres 164 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the number of justices of the Supreme Court of the United States should remain at 9. Law 2021-04-19 2021-04-19 Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2038-2039) Senate Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] MT R D000618 4 This resolution opposes any attempt to expand the number of justices on the Supreme Court. 2023-01-11T13:49:02Z  
116-sres-758 116 sres 758 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the number of justices of the Supreme Court of the United States should remain at 9. Law 2020-10-24 2020-10-24 Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6447-6448) Senate Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] MT R D000618 0 This resolution opposes any attempt to expand the number of justices on the Supreme Court. 2023-01-11T13:44:20Z  
116-sres-759 116 sres 759 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that dark money undermines the integrity of the judicial system and damages the perception that all people receive equal justice under law. Law 2020-10-24 2020-10-24 Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6448) Senate Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] RI D W000802 0 This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that fair and impartial courts are essential to democracy and that people deserve to know who is behind monetary efforts to influence the composition of federal courts. 2023-01-11T13:44:20Z  
116-sres-599 116 sres 599 A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Judge Lee Roy West. Law 2020-05-21 2020-05-21 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2610; text: CR S2608) Senate Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK] OK R L000575 1 This resolution honors the life and legacy of Judge Lee Roy West, a federal judge from Oklahoma. 2021-12-29T21:58:17Z  
116-sres-517 116 sres 517 A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Judge Nathaniel R. Jones. Law 2020-02-27 2020-02-27 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1236; text: CR S1232) Senate Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH] OH D B000944 1 This resolution honors the life and legacy of Judge Nathaniel R. Jones and his commitment to upholding justice and civil rights. 2021-12-29T21:58:01Z  
116-sres-282 116 sres 282 A resolution honoring former Associate Justice John Paul Stevens of the Supreme Court of the United States. Law 2019-07-23 2019-07-23 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5000-5001; text: CR S5017-5018) Senate Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] IL D D000563 99 This resolution honors John Paul Stevens, former Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. Specifically, the resolution commends his decades of service, acknowledges his enormous contributions, and extends sympathies to his family and friends. 2021-12-29T21:57:26Z  
116-sres-199 116 sres 199 A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Judge Damon Jerome Keith. Law 2019-05-09 2019-05-09 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2774; text: CR S2773) Senate Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] MI D P000595 1 This resolution honors the life and legacy of Judge Damon Jerome Keith, senior judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. 2021-12-29T21:57:12Z  
114-sres-613 114 sres 613 A resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of North Mississippi Rural Legal Services in Oxford, Mississippi. Law 2016-09-29 2016-09-29 Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6281) Senate Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS] MS R W000437 2 Recognizes the 50th anniversary of North Mississippi Rural Legal Services in Oxford, Mississippi. 2023-01-11T13:34:05Z  
114-sres-374 114 sres 374 A resolution relating to the death of Antonin Scalia, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Law 2016-02-24 2016-02-25 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 93 - 0. Record Vote Number: 26. (text: CR 2/24/2016 S1003) Senate Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY] KY R M000355 99 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Acknowledges the lifetime of service of Antonin Scalia, Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Commends his 29-year tenure on the Court and extends sympathy to his family and friends on his death. . 2021-12-17T16:04:02Z  
112-sres-376 112 sres 376 A resolution commemorating the 225th anniversary of the signing of the Constitution of the United States and recognizing the contributions of the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution and the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. Law 2012-02-15 2012-06-29 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4780-4781) Senate Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS] MS R W000437 2 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Commemorates the 225th anniversary of the signing of the Constitution and the sacrifices by the people who made the signing possible. Applauds the continuing contributions made by the members, volunteers, and staff of U.S. historical, educational, and patriotic societies in promoting patriotism and the values embodied in the Constitution. 2022-02-03T05:54:26Z  
112-sres-265 112 sres 265 A resolution honoring the lifetime achievements of E. Thom Rumberger. Law 2011-09-13 2011-09-13 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5584-5585; text as passed Senate: CR S5585; text of measure as introduced: CR S5583) Senate Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL] FL D N000032 1 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes and honors E. Thom Rumberger's professional success and his dedication to the protection of the Florida Everglades. 2019-02-20T22:48:34Z  
112-sres-249 112 sres 249 A resolution honoring the achievements of E. Thom Rumberger. Law 2011-08-01 2011-08-01 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5196) Senate Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL] FL D N000032 1 Recognizes and honors E. Thom Rumberger's professional success and his dedication to the protection of the Florida Everglades. 2023-01-11T13:22:28Z  
111-sres-339 111 sres 339 A resolution to express the sense of the Senate in support of permitting the televising of Supreme Court proceedings. Law 2009-11-05 2010-06-08 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 421. Senate Sen. Specter, Arlen [D-PA] PA D S000709 9 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Supreme Court should permit live television coverage of all open sessions of the Court unless the Court decides, by a vote of the majority of justices, that allowing such coverage in a particular case would constitute a violation of the due process rights of one or more of the parties before the Court. 2023-01-11T13:17:03Z  
111-sres-15 111 sres 15 A resolution acknowledging the lifelong service of Griffin Boyette Bell, a legal icon, to the State of Georgia and to the United States. Law 2009-01-16 2009-01-16 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S657-658; text as passed Senate: CR S657-658; text of measure as introduced: CR S655) Senate Sen. Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA] GA R C000286 6 Acknowledges the lifelong services of Griffin Boyette Bell to the state of Georgia and the United States as a legal icon. Commends him for his tenure as Attorney General of the United States and his commitment to the American Civil Rights Movement. 2022-02-03T06:04:04Z  
109-sres-92 109 sres 92 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that judicial determinations regarding the meaning of the Constitution of the United States should not be based on judgments, laws, or pronouncements of foreign institutions unless such foreign judgments, laws, or pronouncements inform an understanding of the original meaning of the Constitution of the United States. Law 2005-03-20 2005-03-20 Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3109) Senate Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] TX R C001056 0 Expresses the sense of the Senate that judicial determinations regarding the meaning of the U.S. Constitution should not be based on foreign judgments, laws, or pronouncements unless such foreign judgments, laws, or pronouncements inform an understanding of the original meaning of the Constitution. 2019-11-15T21:56:01Z  
105-sres-146 105 sres 146 A resolution establishing an advisory role for the Senate in the selection of Supreme Court Justices. Law 1997-11-07 1997-11-07 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] PA R S000709 1 Provides for the Senate Committee on the Judiciary to establish a pool of possible Supreme Court nominees for the President to consider, based on suggestions from Federal and State judges, distinguished lawyers and law professors, and specified others. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
102-sres-298 102 sres 298 A resolution declaring an article of amendment to be the Twenty-seventh Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Law 1992-05-19 1992-05-21 Message on Senate action sent to the House. Senate Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] WV D B001210 9 Declares a proposed article of amendment to the Constitution relating to the effective date of laws varying the compensation of Members of Congress to be valid as the 27th Amendment to the Constitution. 2021-06-02T15:42:18Z  
102-sres-295 102 sres 295 A resolution requesting the Archivist of the United States to report to the Senate on ratification by the States of proposed constitutional amendment. Law 1992-05-12 1992-05-12 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] WV D B001210 2 Requests the Archivist to communicate to the Senate a list of the States whose legislatures have ratified the proposed amendment to the Constitution on the effective date of laws varying the compensation of Members of Congress, along with copies of all the resolutions of ratification he or she receives. 2021-06-02T15:14:47Z  
102-sres-194 102 sres 194 A resolution relative to appointments to the United States Supreme Court. Law 1991-10-15 1991-10-15 Referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] IL D S000423 0 Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the President, in determining whom to name to any future Supreme Court vacancies, should keep philosophical balance in mind; and (2) before a name is submitted to the Senate there should be informal, bipartisan consultation with some Members of the Senate on who is to be named to such court. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
101-sres-290 101 sres 290 A resolution commending Judge William Constangy. Law 1990-05-24 1990-05-24 Referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] NC R H000463 1 Commends Judge William Constangy, a State district court judge in Charlotte, North Carolina, for his courage in practicing the traditions of America's moral and religious heritage. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
101-sres-180 101 sres 180 A resolution to encourage schools and civic enterprises to observe the 200th anniversary of the Bill of Rights on September 25, 1989. Law 1989-09-20 1989-09-20 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] ME D M000811 27 Recognizes September 25, 1989, as the 200th anniversary of the Bill of Rights. Encourages schools and civic enterprises to observe such anniversary by reading and discussing the meaning of the Bill of Rights. 2021-07-01T15:01:39Z  
101-sres-147 101 sres 147 An original resolution to authorize the Secretary of the Senate to discharge certain functions under chapter 37 of title 31, United States Code (relating to claims of or against the United States Government). Law 1989-06-16 1989-06-20 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY] KY D F000268 0 Requires the Senate to be considered a legislative agency and deems the Secretary of the Senate to be the head of such legislative agency for purposes of provisions relating to claims of or against the Government. Provides that regulations prescribed by the Secretary relating to administrative offset shall not become effective until they are approved by the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
100-sres-421 100 sres 421 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that W. Clark Durant, III, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Legal Services Corporation, be reprimanded and should resign. Law 1988-04-26 1988-04-26 Referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Senate Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA] CA D C000877 11 Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the use of appropriated funds by the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) to hire private attorneys to lobby the Congress to reduce funding for legal assistance for low-income individuals is a gross malfeasance and misuse of authority; (2) W. Clark Durant III, as Chairman of the LSC, is reprimanded for gross and repeated malfeasance of his fiduciary and statutory duties; and (3) W. Clark Durant III should resign from the LSC Board of Directors. 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
98-sres-459 98 sres 459 A resolution recommending certain improvements in the process by which the American Bar Association's Standing Committee on Federal Judiciary conducts evalutations of the qualifications of potential nominees for Federal judgeships. Law 1984-10-01 1984-10-01 Referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] PA R S000709 0 Expresses the sense of the Senate that the American Bar Association Standing Committee on Federal Judiciary (ABA Committee) should review its evaluation and investigation standards regarding its recommendations to the Senate of proposed nominees to the Federal judiciary. Sets forth the considerations to be included in such review. Expresses the sense of the Senate that the ABA Committee should report to the Senate Judiciary Committee regarding the implementation of such review. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
98-sres-273 98 sres 273 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Attorney General of the United States should withdraw the motion or waive its demand for costs in the case of Liuzzo v. United States. Law 1983-11-07 1983-11-09 Referred to Subcommittee on Administrative Practice&Procedure. Senate Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL] IL R P000222 2 Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Attorney General should withdraw the motion of taxation of costs and pursue such other procedures as may be appropriate to relieve the plaintiffs of the burden to pay the costs of the United States in the case of Liuzzo v. United States. 2026-01-07T14:45:52Z  
97-sres-91 97 sres 91 A resolution disapproving the pay recommendations of the President with respect to certain personnel in the judicial branch. Law 1981-03-10 1981-03-12 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 87-8. Record Vote No: 31. Senate Sen. Baker, Howard H., Jr. [R-TN] TN R B000063 1 Declares that the Senate disapproves the President's pay recommendation for fiscal year 1982 for increases in the rates of pay for justices, judges, and other personnel in the judicial branch. 2023-05-11T13:12:40Z  
97-sres-69 97 sres 69 A resolution approving the pay recommendations of the President with respect to certain personnel in the judicial branch. Law 1981-02-06 1981-02-06 Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs. Senate Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI] RI R C000269 3 Declares that the Senate approves the President's pay recommendation for fiscal year 1982 for increases in the rates of pay for justices, judges, and other personnel in the judicial branch. 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z  
97-sres-41 97 sres 41 A resolution to amend the standing rules of the Senate regarding application for a Constitutional Convention. Law 1981-01-27 1981-01-27 Referred to Senate Committee on Rules. Senate Sen. Melcher, John [D-MT] MT D M000635 0 Amends the Standing Rules of the Senate to provide that applications received in the Senate by States requesting a convention to amend the Constitution, be printed in their entirety in the Congressional Record. Directs the Committee on the Judiciary to print a list of such applications in the Record biannually, including the total number of applications received on a given subject matter. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
96-sres-256 96 sres 256 A resolution authorizing reimbursement out of the contingent fund of the Senate for legal expenses incurred by Senator Thurmond in defending a civil action brought against him. Law 1979-10-15 1979-11-14 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] WV D B001210 1 Authorizes $800 in reimbursement for legal expenses, including attorneys' fees, incurred by Senator Thurmond in defending the case of Mims against Thurmond in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
96-sres-96 96 sres 96 A resolution authorizing payment out of the contingent fund of the Senate of expenses incurred by Senator Morgan supporting a motion to quash certain subpoenas served in the case of Zenith Radio Corporation against Matsushita Electric Industrial Company, Limited et al. Law 1979-03-12 1979-06-20 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Morgan, Robert B. [D-NC] NC D M000956 0 Authorizes the payment out of the contingent fund of the Senate in an amount subject to the approval of the Committee on Rules and Administration of expenses incurred by Senator Morgan of North Carolina in supporting the motion to quash subpoenas for the production of correspondence between himself and Bernard Nash in the case of Zenith Radio Corporation against Matsushita Electric Industrial Company, Limited, et al. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  

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    congress INTEGER,
    bill_type TEXT,
    bill_number INTEGER,
    title TEXT,
    policy_area TEXT,
    introduced_date TEXT,
    latest_action_date TEXT,
    latest_action_text TEXT,
    origin_chamber TEXT,
    sponsor_name TEXT,
    sponsor_state TEXT,
    sponsor_party TEXT,
    sponsor_bioguide_id TEXT,
    cosponsor_count INTEGER DEFAULT 0,
    summary_text TEXT,
    update_date TEXT,
    url TEXT
);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_congress ON legislation(congress);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_type ON legislation(bill_type);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_policy ON legislation(policy_area);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_date ON legislation(introduced_date);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_sponsor ON legislation(sponsor_name);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_sponsor_bioguide ON legislation(sponsor_bioguide_id);