Permanent Marriage Penalty Relief Act of 2005
2005-01-24: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S254)
A resolution expressing the condolences of the Nation to the victims of Hurricane Katrina, commending the resiliency of the people of the States of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama, and committing to stand by them in the relief and recovery efforts.
2005-09-06: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 94 - 0. Record Vote Number: 221. (consideration: CR S9630-9631; text as passed Senate: CR S9631; text of measure as introduced: CR S9691)
Pregnancy and Trauma Care Access Protection Act of 2005
2005-02-10: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Flag Desecration resolution
2006-06-27: Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 66 - 34. Record Vote Number: 189.
Reaffirmation of State Regulation of Resident and Nonresident Hunting and Fishing Act of 2005
2005-04-21: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 85.
A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and for other purposes.
2006-05-26: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
A resolution expressing sympathy for the people of the United Kingdom in the aftermath of the deadly terrorist attacks on London on July 7, 2005.
2005-07-11: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 76 - 0. Record Vote Number: 173.
A resolution designating October 12, 2006, as "National Alternative Fuel Vehicle Day".
2006-11-16: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S11099)
A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.
2005-07-19: Returned to the Calendar. Calendar No. 158.
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to free trade negotiations that could adversely impact consumers of sugar in the United States as well as United States agriculture and the broader economy of the United States
2005-06-13: Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6419)
A resolution designating the week beginning October 15, 2006, as "National Character Counts Week".
2006-11-16: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S11098)
A resolution urging the Federation Internationale de Football Association to prevent persons or groups representing the Islamic Republic of Iran from participating in sanctioned soccer matches.
2006-04-06: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3250)
Combat Meth Act of 2005
2005-09-13: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9972)
Abortion Pain bill
2005-01-26: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S512-514)
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the deduction of State and local general sales taxes.
2005-01-24: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
A resolution affirming the importance of increased international action and a national week of prayer for the Ugandan victims of Joseph Kony's Lord's Resistance Army, and expressing the sense of the Senate that Sudan, Uganda, and the international community bring justice and humanitarian assistance to Northern Uganda and that February 2 through 9, 2006 should be designated as a national week of prayer and reflection for the people of Uganda.
2006-02-02: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S692-695; text as passed Senate: CR S695; text of measure as introduced: CR S515)
A resolution relative to the death of Henry Ku'ualoha Giugni, former Sergeant-at-Arms of the United States Senate.
2005-11-04: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Malpractice Liability Reform bill
2006-05-08: Cloture on the motion to proceed not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 44. Record Vote Number: 116. (consideration: CR S4146-4147; text: CR S4146)
A resolution honoring the life of Coretta Scott King and expressing the condolences of the Senate on her passing.
2006-01-31: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S376-381; text as passed Senate: CR S381; text of measure as introduced: CR S374)
A resolution supporting "Lights On Afterschool", a national celebration of after school programs.
2005-10-19: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11596; text as passed Senate: CR S11596; text of measure as introduced: CR S11579)