Middle Class Success Act
2011-01-25: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S128)
American Competitiveness Act
2011-01-25: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S128)
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 removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.
2012-03-22: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to equal rights for men and women.
2011-06-22: 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.
2011-05-26: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3449)
A resolution expressing the deep disappointment of the Senate in the enactment by the Russia Government of a law ending inter-country adoptions of Russia children by United States citizens and urging the Russia Government to reconsider the law and prioritize the processing of inter-country adoptions involving parentless Russin children who were already matched with United States families before the enactment of the law.
2013-01-01: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR 12/31/2012 S8609-8610; text as passed Senate: CR 12/31/2012 S8609-8610; text of measure as introduced: CR 12/31/2012 S8590)
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 urging the governments of Europe and the European Union to designate Hizballah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, and urging the President to provide information about Hizballah to the European allies of the United States and to support to the Government of Bulgaria in investigating the July 18, 2012, terrorist attack in Burgas.
2012-12-21: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice. (text: CR S8379-8380)
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 calling for the immediate and unconditional release of United States citizen Alan Phillip Gross from detention in Cuba and urging the Government of Cuba to address his medical issues.
2012-12-05: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S7637-7638; text as passed Senate: CR S7637-7638; text of measure as introduced: CR S7459)
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 supporting the goals and ideals of American Diabetes Month.
2012-11-29: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S7276-7277)
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 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 the people of the United States to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all children.
2012-12-05: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S7638)
A resolution designating November 24, 2012, as "Small Business Saturday" and supporting efforts to increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses.
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 S6684; text of measure as introduced: CR 9/21/2012 S6635)
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)