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 the sense of the Senate that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the Nation during Public Service Recognition Week, May 3 through 9, 2010.
2010-04-29: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2983)
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 recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Nowruz, expressing appreciation to Iranian-Americans for their contributions to society, and wishing Iranian-Americans and the people of Iran a prosperous new year.
2010-03-22: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1816; text as passed in Senate: CR S1816; text of measure as introduced: CR S1814-1815)
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the positive effect of the upcoming Iraqi parliamentary elections on Iraq's political reconciliation and democratic institutions.
2010-03-04: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1129-1131; text as passed Senate: S1130-1131; text of measure as introduced: CR S1183-1184)
A resolution supporting the goals of "International Women's Day".
2010-03-03: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1032)
A resolution calling for a renewed focus on the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran's violations of internationally-recognized human rights as found in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
2010-02-11: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S589-592; text as passed Senate: CR S592; text of measure as introduced: CR S571)
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 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 expressing the Sense of the Senate on the humanitarian catastrophe caused by the January 12, 2010 earthquake in Haiti.
2010-01-21: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S132-133; text as passed Senate: CR S133; text of measure as introduced: CR S127)
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 to express the sense of the Senate in support of permitting the televising of Supreme Court proceedings.
2010-06-08: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 421.
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2009 and expressing the sense of the Senate that Congress should continue to raise awareness of domestic violence in the United States and its devastating effects on families and communities, and support programs designed to end domestic violence.
2009-10-28: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10865-10866 text as passed Senate: CR S10865-10866; text of measure as introduced: CR S10861)
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and expressing the sense of the Senate that Congress should continue to raise awareness of domestic violence in the United States and its devastating effects on families and communities, and support programs designed to end domestic violence.
2009-10-21: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10645-10646)
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 recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and their immense contributions to the Nation.
2009-09-15: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9389-9390; text as passed Senate: CR S9389-9390; text of measure as introduced: CR S9381)
A resolution recognizing the contributions of John Sweeney to the United States labor movement.
2009-09-15: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9380)