LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act
2015-01-29: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 114-9.
Forty Hours Is Full Time Act of 2015
2015-01-06: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S17-18)
Hire More Heroes Act of 2015
2015-01-06: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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 Secretary of Agriculture relating to inspection of fish of the order Siluriformes.
2016-05-26: Held at the desk.
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 proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the Congress to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.
2015-07-30: 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 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 recognizing the vital role the Civil Air Patrol has played, and continues to play, in supporting the homeland security and national defense of the United States.
2016-11-29: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6576; text as passed Senate: CR S6553)
A resolution honoring the memories and legacies of the 3 law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the attack on July 17, 2016, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, condemning that attack, and recognizing the heroism of law enforcement personnel and first responders.
2016-12-01: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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 expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the trafficking of illicit fentanyl into the United States from Mexico and China.
2016-12-07: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 707.
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 recognizing the Boy Scouts of America on the 100th anniversary of the organization being granted a Federal charter and for the long history of heritage and service of the Boy Scouts of America.
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 S4303-4304)