A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the congressional review provision of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015 does not apply to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action announced on July 14, 2015, because the President failed to transmit the entire agreement as required by such Act, and that the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action would only preempt existing Iran sanctions laws as "the supreme Law of the Land" if ratified by the Senate as a treaty with the concurrence of two thirds of the Senators present pursuant to Article II, section 2, clause 2, of the Constitution or if Congress were to enact new implementing legislation that supersedes the mandatory statutory sanctions that the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action announced on July 14, 2015, purports to supersede.
2015-09-10: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6608-6609)
A resolution relative to the death of Richard Schultz Schweiker, former United States Senator for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
2015-09-09: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6540; text as passed Senate: CR S6537-6538)
A resolution honoring the Red Land Little League Team of Lewisberry, Pennsylvania for the performance of the team in the 2015 Little League World Series.
2015-09-09: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6537)
A resolution honoring the memory and legacy of the two Louisiana citizens who lost their lives, recognizing the heroism of first responders and those on the scene, and condemning the attack of July 23, 2015, in Lafayette, Louisiana.
2015-07-27: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5906-5907; text as passed Senate: CR S5932)
A resolution condemning the attacks of July 16, 2015, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, honoring the members of the Armed Forces who lost their lives, and expressing support and prayers for all those affected.
2015-07-21: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5429; text as passed Senate: CR S5214)
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the area between the intersections of International Drive, Northwest and Van Ness Street, Northwest and International Drive, Northwest and International Place, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, should be designated as "Liu Xiaobo Plaza".
2015-07-21: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5213)
A resolution congratulating the United States Women's National Team for winning the 2015 FIFA World Cup.
2015-07-08: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4894-4895; text as passed Senate: CR S4844)
A resolution condemning the attack on Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina, and expressing encouragement and prayers for all affected by this evil assault.
2015-06-24: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4582-4583; text as passed Senate: CR S4607)
A resolution designating June 19, 2015, as "Juneteenth Independence Day" in recognition of June 19, 1865, the date on which slavery legally came to an end in the United States.
2015-06-15: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4168; text as passed Senate: CR S4140)
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding establishing a National Strategic Agenda.
2015-06-17: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 114-448.
A resolution relative to the death of Joseph Robinette Biden, III.
2015-06-03: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3728-3729; text as passed Senate: CR S3683)
A resolution designating the week of May 10 through May 16, 2015, as "National Police Week".
2015-05-11: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2763-2764; text as passed Senate: CR S2762-2763)
A resolution condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.
2015-12-17: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S8831)
A resolution recognizing the 250th anniversary of the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.
2015-03-27: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 3/26/2015 S2088; text as passed Senate: CR 3/26/2015 S2054-2055)
A resolution designating March 29, 2015, as "Vietnam Veterans Day".
2015-03-27: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR 3/26/2015 S2055-2056)
A resolution designating May 4, 2015, as National Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES) Awareness Day.
2015-03-27: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 3/26/2015 S2088; text as passed Senate: CR 3/26/2015 S2055)
A resolution to express the sense of the Senate regarding the rise of anti-Semitism in Europe and to encourage greater cooperation with the European governments, the European Union, and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe in preventing and responding to anti-Semitism.
2015-06-03: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3728)
A resolution commending Kathleen Alvarez Tritak on her service to the United States Senate.
2015-02-12: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1011; text as passed Senate: CR S1009)
A resolution welcoming the Prime Minister of Israel to the United States for his address to a joint meeting of Congress.
2015-02-26: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S1150-1151)
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of observing the National Slavery and Trafficking Prevention Month from January 1 through February 1, 2015, to raise awareness of, and opposition to, modern slavery.
2015-01-30: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S675; text as passed Senate: CR S673-674)