Nuclear Weapon Free Iran Act of 2015
2015-01-27: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2015
2015-01-21: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition Act
2015-01-07: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
PRENDA
2015-01-07: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Abortion Non-Discrimination Act of 2015
2015-01-07: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act
2015-03-04: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to the definition of the term "fiduciary" and the conflict of interest rule with respect to retirement investment advice.
2016-04-18: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units".
2016-01-11: Veto message received in Senate. Ordered held at the desk. (text of veto message: CR 01/11/2016 S28-29)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from New, Modified, and Reconstructed Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units".
2016-01-11: Veto message received in Senate. Ordered held at the desk. (text of veto message: CR 01/11/2016 S28-29)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the definition of "waters of the United States" under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.
2016-01-21: Veto message indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S147)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to representation case procedures.
2015-05-05: Motion to table the veto message to accompany S. J. Res. 8 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 96 - 3. Record Vote Number: 172. (consideration: CR S2644)
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to balancing the budget.
2016-03-16: Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to limiting the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.
2015-01-06: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
A resolution recognizing the death of John Glenn, former Senator for the State of Ohio and the first individual from the United States to orbit the Earth.
2016-12-10: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7122-7123; text as passed Senate: CR S7039)
A resolution condemning the horrific acts of violence and hatred in Dallas, Texas, on July 7, 2016, and expressing support and prayers for all those impacted by the tragedy.
2016-07-27: Star Print ordered on the resolution.
A resolution relating to the death of Elie Wiesel, Holocaust survivor, powerful advocate for peace and human rights, and award-winning author.
2016-07-07: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4922-4923; text as passed Senate: CR S4919)
A resolution condemning the terrorist attack on the Pulse Orlando nightclub, honoring the memory of the victims of the attack, offering condolences to and expressing support for their families and friends and all those affected, and applauding the dedication and bravery of law enforcement, emergency response, and counterterrorism officials in responding to the attack.
2016-06-16: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4263; text as passed Senate: CR S4304)
A resolution relative to the death of George V. Voinovich, former United States Senator for the State of Ohio.
2016-06-14: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3846-3849; text as passed Senate: CR S3863)
A resolution honoring the memory and service of Omaha Police Officer Kerrie Orozco.
2016-05-12: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2794-2795; text of measure as introduced: CR S2752)
A resolution relative to the death of Robert F. Bennett, former Senator of the State of Utah.
2016-05-09: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2645; text of measure as introduced: CR S2630)