A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the primary safeguard for the well-being and protection of children is the family, and that the primary safeguards for the legal rights of children in the United States are the Constitutions of the United States and the several States, and that, because the use of international treaties to govern policy in the United States on families and children is contrary to principles of self-government and federalism, and that, because the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child undermines traditional principles of law in the United States regarding parents and children, the President should not transmit the Convention to the Senate for its advice and consent.
2010-05-10: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3475)
A resolution honoring the coal miners who perished in the Upper Big Branch Mine-South in Raleigh County, West Virginia, extending the condolences of the United States Senate to the families of the fallen coal miners, and recognizing the valiant efforts of the emergency response workers.
2010-04-15: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2393-2394; text as passed Senate: CR S2394; text of measure as introduced: CR S2390-2391)
A resolution expressing sympathy for the people of Poland in the aftermath of the devastating plane crash that killed the country's President, First Lady, and 94 other high ranking government, military, and civic leaders on April 10, 2010.
2010-04-14: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: S2251-2254; text as passed Senate: CR S2252; text of measure as introduced: CR S2298)
A resolution relative to the death of Representative John P. Murtha, of Pennsylvania.
2010-02-09: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S542; text as passed Senate: CR S542; text of measure as introduced: CR S539)
A resolution recognizing the goals of Catholic Schools Week and honoring the valuable contributions of Catholic schools in the United States.
2010-02-02: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S448; text as passed Senate: CR S448; text of measure as introduced: CR S446)
A resolution relative to the death of Charles McCurdy ("Mac") Mathias, Jr., former United States Senator for the State of Maryland.
2010-01-26: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S260; text as passed Senate: CR S260; text of measure as introduced: CR S256)
A resolution relative to the death of Paula F. Hawkins, former United States Senator for the State of Florida.
2009-12-04: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12460; text as passed Senate: CR S12460; text of measure as introduced: CR S12415)
A resolution commending Robert C. Byrd, Senator from West Virginia.
2009-11-18: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11475-11482; text as passed Senate: CR S11475; text of measure as introduced: CR S11499)
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the tragic shooting at Fort Hood, Texas on November 5, 2009.
2009-11-06: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11257; text as passed Senate: CR S11257; text of measure as introduced: CR S11255)
A resolution relative to the death of Clifford Peter Hansen, former United States Senator for the State of Wyoming.
2009-10-21: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10648-10650; text as passed Senate: CR S10650; text of measure as introduced: CR S10644)
A resolution relative to the death of Henry Louis Bellmon, former United States Senator for the State of Oklahoma.
2009-09-29: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9942; text as passed Senate: CR S9942; text of measure as introduced: CR S9937)
A resolution designating the Caucus Room of the Russell Senate Office Building as the "Kennedy Caucus Room".
2009-09-14: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9318-9319; text as passed Senate: CR S9318; text of measure as introduced: CR S9331)
A resolution relative to the death of Edward Moore Kennedy, a Senator from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
2009-09-08: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9141; text as passed Senate: CR S9141; text of measure as introduced: CR S9140)
A resolution designating Richard A. Baker as Historian Emeritus of the United States Senate.
2009-07-29: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8500; text as passed Senate: CR S8500; text of measure as introduced: CR S8279)
A resolution designating the week beginning August 30, 2009, as "National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week".
2009-07-29: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8499-8500; text as passed Senate: CR S8499-8500; text of measure as introduced: CR S8279)
A resolution designating the week beginning September 14, 2009, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week".
2009-07-29: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8499; text as passed Senate: CR S8499; text of measure as introduced: CR S8278-8279)
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should immediately implement the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement.
2009-06-25: Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7100)
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on freedom of the press, freedom of speech, and freedom of expression in Iran.
2009-06-19: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6855; text as passed Senate: CR S6855; text of measure as introduced: CR S6849-6850)
A resolution expressing support for all Iranian citizens who embrace the values of freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and rule of law, and for other purposes.
2009-06-19: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6854-6855; text as passed Senate: CR S6855; text of measure as introduced: CR S6848)
A resolution offering deepest condolences to the family and friends of Officer Stephen T. Johns and calling on the leaders of all Nations to speak out against the manifestations of anti-Semitism, bigotry, and hatred.
2009-06-11: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6570-6571; text as passed Senate: CR S6571; text of measure as introduced: CR S6568)