Restoring the Constitution Act of 2007
2007-09-17: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11563)
Eightmile Wild and Scenic River Act
2008-06-11: Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act
2007-06-22: By Senator Leahy from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 110-88.
FACT Act
2007-01-31: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1449-1454)
A bill to prohibit an escalation in United States military forces in Iraq without prior authorization by Congress.
2007-01-16: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
SPEAK Act
2007-01-09: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S295-297)
A resolution supporting the work of firefighters to educate and protect the Nation's communities, and the goals and ideals of Fire Prevention Week, October 5-11, 2008, as designated by the National Fire Protection Association.
2008-09-30: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10127-10129; text as passed Senate: CR S10128; text of measure as introduced: CR S10180)
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Spina Bifida Awareness Month.
2008-09-23: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S9346-9347)
A resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the crossing of the North Pole by the USS Nautilus (SSN 571) and its significance in the history of both our Nation and the world.
2008-09-22: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S9181-9182)
A resolution recognizing the accomplishments of the members and alumni of AmeriCorps and the contributions of AmeriCorps to the lives of the people of the United States.
2008-05-01: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3721)
A resolution designating the third week of April 2008 as "National Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week".
2008-04-21: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3210)
A resolution recognizing the historical and educational significance of the Atlantic Freedom Tour of the Freedom Schooner Amistad, and expressing the sense of the Senate that preserving the legacy of the Amistad story is important in promoting multicultural dialogue, education, and cooperation.
2007-10-18: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13134; text as passed Senate: CR S13134)
A resolution calling on the President of the United States immediately to recommend new candidates for the positions of the Attorney General of the United States and the President of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (commonly known as the "World Bank") in order to preserve the integrity and the efficacy of the Department of Justice and the World Bank.
2007-05-17: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6310)
A resolution designating the third week of April 2007 as "National Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week".
2007-04-20: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4820; text as passed Senate: CR S4820; text of measure as introduced: CR S4816-4817)
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on efforts to control violence and strengthen the rule of law in Guatemala.
2007-05-01: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5432)
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that United States military assistance to Pakistan should be guided by demonstrable progress by the Government of Pakistan in achieving certain objectives related to counterterrorism and democratic reforms.
2007-03-07: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2824)
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
2007-01-31: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1459-1460)
A resolution honoring the life and achievements of George C. Springer, Sr., the Northeast regional director and a former vice president of the American Federation of Teachers.
2007-03-23: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3722-3723; text as passed Senate: CR S3722-3723)
A concurrent resolution supporting "Lights On Afterschool!", a national celebration of after school programs.
2008-09-26: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
A concurrent resolution supporting "Lights On Afterschool!", a national celebration of after school programs.
2007-11-14: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.