A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Family Assistance of the Administration for Children and Families of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to waiver and expenditure authority under section 1115 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1315) with respect to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.
2012-09-11: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to the health insurance premium tax credit.
2012-07-31: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
A joint resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding the nuclear program of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
2012-09-25: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to representation election procedures.
2012-04-24: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 45 - 54. Record Vote Number: 68.
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 prohibiting the deployment, establishment, or maintenance of a presence of units and members of the United States Armed Forces on the ground in Libya, and for other purposes.
2011-06-08: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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 expressing vigorous support and unwavering commitment to the welfare, security, and survival of the State of Israel as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders, and recognizing and strongly supporting its right to act in self-defense to protect its citizens against acts of terrorism.
2012-11-15: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6872-6873; text as passed Senate: CR S6872; text of measure as introduced: CR S6859)
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 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 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 August 16, 2012, as "National Airborne Day".
2012-07-24: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5318; text as passed Senate: CR S5318; text of measure as introduced: CR S5308)
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)