A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of World Habitat Day, October 3, 2011.
2011-10-03: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6052-6053)
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that funding for the Federal Pell Grant program should not be cut in any deficit reduction program.
2011-09-22: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5919)
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Charles H. Percy, former Senator for the State of Illinois.
2011-09-19: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5729-5730; text as passed Senate: CR S5730; text of measure as introduced: CR S5728)
A resolution relative to the death of the Honorable Malcolm Wallop, former Senator for the State of Wyoming.
2011-09-15: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5669-5673; text as passed Senate: CR S5669-5670; text of measure as introduced: CR S5689)
A resolution recognizing the 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.
2011-09-14: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5631-5632; text as passed Senate: CR S5632; text of measure as introduced: CR S5629)
A resolution relative to the death of the Honorable Mark O. Hatfield, former United States Senator for the State of Oregon.
2011-09-06: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5344; text as passed Senate: CR S5344; text of measure as introduced: CR S5343)
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
2011-07-29: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5051-5052; text as passed Senate: CR S5051; text of measure as introduced: CR S5077)
A resolution condemning the horrific attacks on government buildings in Oslo, Norway, and a youth camp on Utoya Island, Norway, on July 22, 2011, and for other purposes.
2011-07-27: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4970; text as passed Senate: CR S4970; text of measure as introduced: CR S4962)
A resolution designating September 2011 as "National Child Awareness Month" to promote awareness of charities benefitting children and youth-serving organizations throughout the United States and recognizing efforts made by those charities and organizations on behalf of children and youth as critical contributions to the future of the United States.
2011-07-11: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4489-4490; text: CR S4489-4490; text of measure as introduced: CR S4487-4488)
A resolution congratulating Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., on reaching the historic milestone of 100 years of serving local and international communities, maintaining a commitment to the betterment of mankind, and enriching the lives of collegiate men throughout the United States.
2011-06-29: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4239-4240; text as passed Senate: CR S4239-4240; text of measure as introduced: CR S4236-4237)
A resolution observing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day.
2011-06-20: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3937)
A resolution recognizing "National Foster Care Month" as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster care system, and encouraging Congress to implement policy to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.
2011-05-26: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3462; text as passed Senate: CR S3462; text of measure as introduced: CR S3454)
A resolution reaffirming the commitment of the United States to a negotiated settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through direct Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, reaffirming opposition to the inclusion of Hamas in a unity government unless it is willing to accept peace with Israel and renounce violence, and declaring that Palestinian efforts to gain recognition of a state outside direct negotiations demonstrates absence of a good faith commitment to peace negotiations, and will have implications for continued United States aid.
2011-06-28: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4163)
A resolution expressing support for peaceful demonstrations and universal freedoms in Syria and condemning the human rights violations by the Assad regime.
2011-05-11: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2890-2891)
A resolution recognizing the importance of cancer research and the contributions made by scientists and clinicians across the United States who are dedicated to finding a cure for cancer, and designating May 2011, as "National Cancer Research Month".
2011-05-26: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3461)
A resolution commemorating May 8, 2011, as the 66th anniversary of V-E Day, the end of World War II in Europe.
2011-05-05: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2752-2753; text as passed Senate: CR S2752-2753; text of measure as introduced: CR S2745)
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that stable and affordable housing is an essential component of an effective strategy for the prevention, treatment, and care of human immunodeficiency virus, and that the United States should make a commitment to providing adequate funding for the development of housing as a response to the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome pandemic.
2011-05-04: Referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2692)
A resolution honoring the members of the military and intelligence community who carried out the mission that killed Osama bin Laden, and for other purposes.
2011-05-03: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay. 97 - 0. Record Vote Number: 63. (text: CR S2609-2610)
A resolution designating April 30, 2011, as "Dia de los Ninos: Celebrating Young Americans".
2011-04-14: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2544)
A resolution calling on the United Nations to rescind the Goldstone report, and for other purposes.
2011-04-14: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2554)