A resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions of Latinos to the United States.
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 S6682; text of measure as introduced: CR 9/21/2012 S6632-6633)
A resolution calling on the United Nations to take concerted actions against leaders in Iran for their statements calling for the destruction of another United Nations Member State, Israel.
2012-09-20: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6556-6557)
A resolution designating the week beginning September 16, 2012, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week".
2012-09-20: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6534-6535)
A resolution designating September 29, 2012, as "National Estuaries Day".
2012-09-19: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6469-6472; text as passed Senate: CR S6471; text of measure as introduced: CR S6466)
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 to express the sense of the Senate on international parental child abduction.
2012-12-04: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S7403-7404; text as passed Senate: CR S7403-7404)
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
2012-08-01: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5898-5900; text as passed Senate: CR S5899; text of measure as introduced: CR S5883)
A resolution expressing support for the XIX International AIDS Conference and the sense of the Senate that continued commitment by the United States to HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs is crucial to protecting global health.
2012-07-26: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and passed without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S5627; text as passed Senate: CR S5627; text of measure as introduced: CR S5494)
A resolution celebrating the accomplishments of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, also known as the Patsy Takemoto Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act, and recognizing the need to continue pursuing the goal of equal educational opportunities for all women and girls.
2012-06-20: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4375-4377; text as passed Senate: CR S4375-4376; text of measure as introduced: CR S4373-4374)
A resolution observing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day.
2012-06-19: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4308-4310; text as passed Senate: CR S4308; text of measure as introduced: CR S4304)
A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable E. James Abdnor, former United States Senator and Congressman from the State of South Dakota.
2012-05-25: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
A resolution commending Rotary International and others for their efforts to prevent and eradicate polio.
2012-06-26: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4641-4642; text as passed Senate: CR S4642)
A resolution designating May 18, 2012, as "Endangered Species Day".
2012-05-17: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3288)
A resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization of America, Inc.
2012-09-22: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 9/21/2012 S6676)
A resolution designating April 30, 2012, as "Dia de los Ninos: Celebrating Young Americans".
2012-04-24: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2660; text as passed Senate: CR S2660; text of measure as introduced: CR S2658)
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of World Malaria Day.
2012-07-10: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (text: CR S4833)
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States during Public Service Recognition week.
2012-04-26: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2886; text as passed Senate: CR S2886)
Commemorating the 70th anniversary and commending the brave men of the 17th Bombardment Group (Medium) who became known as the "Doolittle Tokyo Raiders" for outstanding heroism, valor, skill, and service to the United States in conducting the bombing of Tokyo on April 18, 1942.
2012-08-02: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6011)
A resolution designating April 2012 as "Financial Literacy Month".
2012-03-28: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2184-2185; text as passed Senate: CR S2184-2185; text of measure as introduced: CR S2171-2172)
Amend the title so as to read: `Condemning Joseph Kony and the Lord's Resistance Army for committing crimes against humanity and mass atrocities, and supporting ongoing efforts by the United States Government and governments and regional organizations in central Africa to remove Joseph Kony and Lord's Resistance Army commanders from the battlefield.'.
2012-08-02: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6009-6010)