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 recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions of Latinos to the United States.
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 S6682; text of measure as introduced: CR 9/21/2012 S6632-6633)
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 beginning September 16, 2012, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week".
2012-09-20: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6534-6535)
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 recognizing the heroic efforts of firefighters and military personnel in the United States to contain numerous wildfires that have affected tens of thousands of people.
2012-07-16: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5023-5024; text as passed Senate: CR S5024; text of measure as introduced: CR S5050)
A resolution designating October 30, 2012, as a national day of remembrance for nuclear weapons program workers.
2012-08-01: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5898)
A resolution celebrating the 150th anniversary of the signing of the First Morrill Act.
2012-06-20: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4375-4377; text as passed Senate: CR S4376; text of measure as introduced: CR S4374-4375)
A resolution celebrating the accomplishments of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, also known as the Patsy Takemoto Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act, and recognizing the need to continue pursuing the goal of equal educational opportunities for all women and girls.
2012-06-20: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4375-4377; text as passed Senate: CR S4375-4376; text of measure as introduced: CR S4373-4374)
A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable E. James Abdnor, former United States Senator and Congressman from the State of South Dakota.
2012-05-25: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
A resolution designating July 28, 2012, as "National Day of the American Cowboy".
2012-06-18: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4250)
A resolution designating May 19, 2012, as "National Kids to Parks Day".
2012-05-16: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3239-3241; text as passed Senate: CR S3241; text of measure as introduced: CR S3238)
A resolution recognizing the historic significance of the Mexican holiday of Cinco de Mayo.
2012-04-26: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2831)
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of World Malaria Day.
2012-07-10: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (text: CR S4833)
A resolution honoring the accomplishments and legacy of Cesar Estrada Chavez.
2012-03-28: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2172-2173)
A resolution commending the achievements and recognizing the importance of the Alliance to Save Energy on the 35th anniversary of the incorporation of the Alliance.
2012-04-18: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2517)
A resolution condemning violence by the Government of Syria against journalists, and expressing the sense of the Senate on freedom of the press in Syria.
2012-03-29: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2278-2279; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S2278; text as passed Senate: CR S2278-2279)
A resolution commemorating and honoring the service and sacrifice of members of the United States Armed Forces and their families as the official combat mission in Iraq draws to a close.
2011-12-17: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S8759-8760; text as passed Senate: CR S8759; text of measure as introduced: CR H8775-8776)
A resolution designating January 27, 2012, as a national day of remembrance for Americans who, during the Cold War, worked and lived downwind from nuclear testing sites and were adversely affected by the radiation exposure generated by the above ground nuclear weapons testing.
2011-11-16: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7629-7630; text as passed Senate: CR S7630; text of measure as introduced: CR S7620)
A resolution designating the week beginning October 9, 2011, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week".
2011-10-06: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6354-6356; text as passed Senate: CR S6354-6355; text of measure as introduced: CR S6349)