Reduce Unnecessary Spending Act of 2011
2011-01-25: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Budget.
Strengthening Protections for Children and Communities From Disease Clusters Act
2012-12-11: Star Print ordered on the report (112-213).
Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2011
2012-09-12: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 506.
Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act
2011-01-25: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S146-149)
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the election to deduct State and local sales taxes.
2011-01-25: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act
2011-01-25: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
A joint resolution amending title 36, United States Code, to designate July 26 as United States Intelligence Professionals Day.
2012-07-11: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rules submitted by the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service relating to the reporting requirements for interest that relates to deposits maintained at United States offices of certain financial institutions and is paid to certain nonresident alien individuals.
2012-06-28: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
A joint resolution amending title 36, United States Code, to designate June 19 as "Juneteenth Independence Day".
2012-06-19: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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 providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rules submitted by the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service relating to the reporting requirements for interest that relates to the deposits maintained at United States offices of certain financial institutions and is paid to certain nonresident alien individuals.
2012-05-15: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
2011-12-14: Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 21 - 79. Record Vote Number: 228.
A joint resolution authorizing the limited use of the United States Armed Forces in support of the NATO mission in Libya.
2011-07-05: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate. (consideration: CR S4319)
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 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)