A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services within the Department of Health and Human Services relating to optional State plan case management services under the Medicaid program.
2008-03-13: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR 3/14/2008 S2163)
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to the line item veto.
2007-12-11: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.
2007-08-29: By Senator Baucus from Committee on Finance filed written report under authority of the order of the Senate of 08/03/2007. Report No. 110-146.
A resolution calling on all parties to the escalating violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo to implement an immediate ceasefire and work with the support of the international community toward a comprehensive and lasting solution to the crisis.
2008-11-20: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10773-10775; text as passed Senate: CR S10774-10775; text of measure as introduced: CR S10753)
A resolution designating November 2008 as "National Methamphetamine Awareness Month", to increase awareness of methamphetamine abuse.
2008-10-02: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10426-10427; text as passed Senate: CR S10427; text of measure as introduced: CR S10490)
A resolution designating the week of November 9 through November 15, 2008, as "National Veterans Awareness Week" to emphasize the need to develop educational programs regarding the contributions of veterans to the country.
2008-09-27: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10020-10021; text as passed Senate: CR S10020; text of measure as introduced in Senate: CR S10010)
A resolution calling for a comprehensive strategy to address the crisis in Darfur, Sudan.
2008-09-24: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9435-9436; text as passed Senate: CR S9436; text of measure as introduced: CR S9425)
A resolution expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, and encouraging Americans to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all children.
2008-09-22: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9179-9185; text as passed Senate: CR S9185; text of measure as introduced: CR S9215)
A resolution designating September 25, 2008, as "National First Responder Appreciation Day".
2008-09-22: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9179-9185; text as passed Senate: CR S9183-9184; text of measure as introduced: CR S9212-9213)
A resolution recognizing and honoring the 50th anniversary of the founding of AARP.
2008-09-26: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S9876-9877)
A resolution condemning ongoing sales of arms to belligerents in Sudan, including the Government of Sudan, and calling for both a cessation of such sales and an expansion of the United Nations embargo on arms sales to Sudan.
2008-09-27: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the terrorist attacks committed against the United States of America on September 11, 2001.
2008-09-11: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8455; text as passed Senate: CR S8455; text of measure as introduced: CR S8417-8418)
A resolution designating September 9, 2008, as "National Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day".
2008-09-08: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S8141)
A resolution recognizing the strategic success of the troop surge in Iraq and expressing gratitude to the members of the United States Armed Forces who made that success possible.
2008-07-31: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7973)
A resolution calling on the Governments of the People's Republic of China and the international community to use the upcoming Olympic Games as an opportunity to push for the parties to the conflicts in Sudan, Chad, and the Central African Republic to cease hostilities and revive efforts toward a peaceful resolution of their national and regional conflicts.
2008-07-30: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7789-7790)
A resolution welcoming home Keith Stansell, Thomas Howes, and Marc Gonsalves, three citizens of the United States who were held hostage for over five years by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) after their plane crashed on February 13, 2003.
2008-08-01: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S8015)
A resolution honoring and commemorating the selfless acts of heroism displayed by the late Detective John Michael Gibson and Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut of the United States Capitol Police on July 24, 1998, and expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the Senate for the professionalism and dedication of the United States Capitol Police.
2008-07-23: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7197; text as passed Senate: CR S7197; text of measure as introduced: CR S7179)
A resolution expressing support for a constructive dialogue on human rights issues between the United States and Bahrain.
2008-07-22: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7077)
A resolution recognizing the tenth anniversary of the bombings of the United States embassies in Nairobi, Kenya and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and memorializing the citizens of the United States, Kenya, and Tanzania whose lives were claimed as a result of the al Qaeda led terrorist attacks.
2008-08-01: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8014-8015; text as passed Senate: CR S8015)
A resolution relative to the death of Jesse Alexander Helms, Jr., former United States Senator for the State of North Carolina.
2008-07-08: Message on Senate action sent to the House.