A joint resolution relating to the disapproval of the President's exercise of authority to increase the debt limit, as submitted under section 3101A of title 31, United States Code, on August 2, 2011.
2011-09-08: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 45 - 52. Record Vote Number: 130.
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to balancing the budget.
2011-11-30: Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 112-512.
A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.
2011-05-26: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3449)
Joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
2011-12-14: Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 53. Record Vote Number: 229.
A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to regulating the Internet and broadband industry practices.
2011-11-10: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 52. Record Vote Number: 200.
A resolution relative to the death of the Honorable Daniel Ken Inouye, Senator from the State of Hawaii.
2012-12-18: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8152; text as passed Senate: CR S8152; text of measure as introduced: CR S8140)
A resolution condemning the horrific attacks in Newtown, Connecticut, and expressing support and prayers for all those impacted by that tragedy.
2012-12-17: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8089-8090; text as passed Senate: CR S8090; text of measure as introduced: CR S8073)
A resolution observing the 100th birthday of civil rights icon Rosa Parks and commemorating her legacy.
2012-12-19: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S8232-8233)
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Arlen Specter, distinguished former Senator for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
2012-12-10: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7706-7707; text as passed Senate: CR S7706-7707; text of measure as introduced: CR S7704)
A resolution relative to the death of the Honorable George McGovern, former United States Senator and Congressman from the State of South Dakota.
2012-11-30: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7310; text as passed Senate: CR S7310; text of measure as introduced: CR S7306)
A resolution relative to the death of the Honorable Warren B. Rudman, former United States Senator for the State of New Hampshire.
2012-11-29: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7277-7278; text as passed Senate: CR S7278; text of measure as introduced: CR S7220)
A resolution designating the week of November 26 through November 30, 2012, as National Nurse-Managed Health Clinic Week.
2012-11-29: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7277; text as passed Senate: CR S7277; text of measure as introduced: CR S7220)
A resolution designating November 24, 2012, as "Small Business Saturday" and supporting efforts to increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses.
2012-09-22: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 9/21/2012 S6679-6684; text as passed Senate: CR 9/21/2012 S6684; text of measure as introduced: CR 9/21/2012 S6635)
A resolution commending the 4 American public servants who died in Benghazi, Libya, United States Ambassador to Libya John Christopher Stevens, Sean Smith, Tyrone Woods, and Glen Doherty, for their tireless efforts on behalf of the American people, and condemning the violent attack on the United States consulate in Benghazi.
2012-09-22: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 9/21/2012 S6679-6684; text as passed Senate: CR 9/21/2012 S6683-6684; text of measure as introduced: CR 9/21/2012 S6634-6635)
A resolution designating the week beginning on October 14, 2012, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week".
2012-09-22: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 9/21/2012 S6679-6684; text as passed Senate: CR 9/21/2012 S6681; text of measure as introduced: CR 9/21/2012 S6631-6632)
A resolution designating the week of September 24 through September 28, 2012, as "National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week".
2012-09-22: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 9/21/2012 S6679-6684; text as passed Senate: CR 9/21/2012 S6681; text of measure as introduced: CR 9/21/2012 S6631)
A resolution designating the week beginning October 21, 2012, as "National Character Counts Week".
2012-09-19: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6469-6472; text as passed Senate: CR S6471-6472; text of measure as introduced: CR S6467)
A resolution commending the 4 American public servants who died in Benghazi, Libya, including Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens, for their tireless efforts on behalf of the American people and condemning the violent attack on the United States consulate in Benghazi.
2012-09-12: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6285-6286; text as passed Senate: CR S6286; text of measure as introduced: CR S6273-6274)
A resolution designating the week of September 10, 2012, as "National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week".
2012-08-02: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6012-6013; text as passed Senate: CR S6012-6013; text of measure as introduced: CR S5992-5993)
A resolution designating October 13, 2012, as "National Chess Day".
2012-08-01: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5898-5900; text as passed Senate: CR S5899-5900; text of measure as introduced: CR S5894)