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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate in support of a reinvigorated United States vision of freedom, peace, and democracy in the Middle East.

Bill: 108-sres-477
Sponsor: Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN]
Introduced: 2004-11-19 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arab-Israeli conflict
Armed Forces and National Security
Democracy
Europe
Foreign leaders
Government Operations and Politics
Israel
Middle East and North Africa
Palestinians
Peace
Peace negotiations
United Kingdom

Summary:
action_date: 2004-11-19
text: 
States that the Senate: (1) endorses the Joint Statement made by President Bush and Prime Minister Blair expressing a shared vision of freedom, peace, and democracy in the broader Middle East and supports a reinvigorated U.S.-led international effort to achieve that vision; (2) reaffirms its commitment to two democratic States, Israel and Palestine, as the key to peace; and (3) expresses its commitment to the road map as a plan toward final status negotiations and peace. 

action_date: 2004-11-19
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
States that the Senate: (1) endorses the Joint Statement made by President Bush and Prime Minister Blair expressing a shared vision of freedom, peace, and democracy in the broader Middle East and supports a reinvigorated U.S.-led international effort to achieve that vision; (2) reaffirms its commitment to two democratic States, Israel and Palestine, as the key to peace; and (3) expresses its commitment to the road map as a plan toward final status negotiations and peace. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-11-19
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 11/20/2004 S11660-11661; text as passed Senate: CR 11/20/2004 S11660-11661; text of measure as introduced: CR 11/20/2004 S11649-11650)
action_date: 2004-11-19
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR 11/20/2004 S11660-11661; text as passed Senate: CR 11/20/2004 S11660-11661; text of measure as introduced: CR 11/20/2004 S11649-11650)
action_date: 2004-11-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution relating to displaced staff members of Senators and Senate leaders.

Bill: 108-sres-478
Sponsor: Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN]
Introduced: 2004-11-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committee chairmen
Congressional committee membership
Congressional committee staffing
Congressional committees (Senate)
Congressional employees
Congressional leadership
Government Operations and Politics
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2004-11-19
text: 
Amends S. Res. 458 of the 98th Congress to provide salary continuation for up to 60 days for a staff member whose service is terminated solely and directly as a result of: (1) a change in the individual occupying the position of President pro tempore emeritus, Chairman of the Conference of the Majority, Chairman of the Conference of the Minority, Chairman of the Majority Policy Committee, and Chairman of the Minority Policy Committee; or (2) expiration of a Senator's term in office, but only if the Senator is not serving as a Senator for the next term of office and was a candidate in the general election for such next term.

action_date: 2004-11-19
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Amends S. Res. 458 of the 98th Congress to provide salary continuation for up to 60 days for a staff member whose service is terminated solely and directly as a result of: (1) a change in the individual occupying the position of President pro tempore emeritus, Chairman of the Conference of the Majority, Chairman of the Conference of the Minority, Chairman of the Majority Policy Committee, and Chairman of the Minority Policy Committee; or (2) expiration of a Senator's term in office, but only if the Senator is not serving as a Senator for the next term of office and was a candidate in the general election for such next term.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-11-19
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 11/20/2004 S11663; text as passed Senate: CR 11/20/2004 S11663; text of measure as introduced: CR 11/20/2004 S11650)
action_date: 2004-11-19
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR 11/20/2004 S11663; text as passed Senate: CR 11/20/2004 S11663; text of measure as introduced: CR 11/20/2004 S11650)
action_date: 2004-11-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution establishing a special committee administered by the Committee on Governmental Affairs to conduct an investigation involving Halliburton Company and war profiteering, and other related matters.

Bill: 108-sres-479
Sponsor: Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2004-11-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Accounting
Administrative procedure
Affiliated corporations
Africa (Sub-Saharan)
Armed Forces and National Security
Bribery
Bush (George W.) Administration
Business ethics
Caribbean area
Commerce
Competitive bidding
Confidential communications
Congressional committee chairmen
Congressional committees (Senate)
Congressional hearings
Congressional investigations
Congressional oversight
Congressional reorganization
Construction industries
Corporate corruption
Crime and Law Enforcement
Cuba
Defense contracts
East Asia
Economics and Public Finance
Employee rights
Energy
Energy industries
Finance and Financial Sector
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Government Operations and Politics
Government and business
Government contractors
Government ethics
Government officials
International Affairs
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Labor and Employment
Latin America
Law
Legislation
Middle East and North Africa
Misconduct in office
Negligence
Nigeria
North Korea
Petroleum
Profit
Public records
Sanctions (International law)
Senate Armed Services
Subcontractors
Subsidiary corporations
Syria
Vice Presidents
War relief
Waste in government spending

Summary:
action_date: 2004-11-20
text: 
Establishes the Special Committee to Investigate Halliburton, War Profiteering, and Related Matters, to be administered by the Committee on Governmental Affairs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-11-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11802-11804)
action_date: 2004-11-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution extending the authority for the Senate National Security Working Group.

Bill: 108-sres-480
Sponsor: Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN]
Introduced: 2004-11-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Arms control
Arms control negotiations
Arms sales
Ballistic missile defenses
Conferences
Congressional caucuses
Congressional delegations
Congressional leadership
Conventional weapons
Export controls
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Government Operations and Politics
International Affairs
International cooperation
Legislative bodies
Legislators
Members of Congress
Parliamentary government
Russia
Senate
Weapons of mass destruction

Summary:
action_date: 2004-11-20
text: 
Amends Senate Resolution 105 of the 101st Congress to authorize the Senate National Security Working Group to study any issues related to national security that the Majority and Minority Leaders jointly determine appropriate. Authorizes the Group to participate in international forums and institutions regarding: (1) reduction, limitation, or control of conventional weapons, weapons of mass destruction, or the means for delivery of any such weapons; (2) reduction, limitation, or control of missile defenses; (3) export controls; and (4) national security-related issues.
 

 
Extends until December 31, 2006, the authorities of specified Senate resolutions relating to the Senate National Security Working Group.

action_date: 2004-11-21
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Amends Senate Resolution 105 of the 101st Congress to authorize the Senate National Security Working Group to study any issues related to national security that the Majority and Minority Leaders jointly determine appropriate. Authorizes the Group to participate in international forums and institutions regarding: (1) reduction, limitation, or control of conventional weapons, weapons of mass destruction, or the means for delivery of any such weapons; (2) reduction, limitation, or control of missile defenses; (3) export controls; and (4) national security-related issues.
 

 
Extends until December 31, 2006, the authorities of specified Senate resolutions relating to the Senate National Security Working Group.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-11-21
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 11/20/2004 S11834-11835; text as passed Senate: CR 11/20/2004 S11834-11835; text of measure as introduced: CR 11/20/2004 S11804)
action_date: 2004-11-21
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR 11/20/2004 S11834-11835; text as passed Senate: CR 11/20/2004 S11834-11835; text of measure as introduced: CR 11/20/2004 S11804)
action_date: 2004-11-20
text: Introduced in the Senate.
action_date: 2004-11-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the Senate for the acts of heroism and military achievement of Major Richard D. Winters (Ret.) during World War II, and commending him for leadership and valor in leading the men of Easy Company.

Bill: 108-sres-481
Sponsor: Sen. Santorum, Rick [R-PA]
Introduced: 2004-11-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Army
Congress
Congressional tributes
Europe
France
History
Military operations
Officer personnel
World War II

Summary:
action_date: 2004-11-20
text: 
Salutes the accomplishments of Lieutenant Richard D. Winters and the men of &quot;Easy Company&quot; for their actions to ensure control over Utah Beach at Normandy, France, during World War II, and commends the heroism and bravery shown by Lieutenant Winters.
 
Acknowledges the historical achievements of Lieutenant Winters and his men in assuring the success of the Allied Normandy Campaign begun on June 6, 1944 (D-Day).
 
Expresses gratitude for the service of Lieutenant Winters, his men, and all veterans who served in World War II.

action_date: 2004-11-21
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Salutes the accomplishments of Lieutenant Richard D. Winters and the men of &quot;Easy Company&quot; for their actions to ensure control over Utah Beach at Normandy, France, during World War II, and commends the heroism and bravery shown by Lieutenant Winters.
 
Acknowledges the historical achievements of Lieutenant Winters and his men in assuring the success of the Allied Normandy Campaign begun on June 6, 1944 (D-Day).
 
Expresses gratitude for the service of Lieutenant Winters, his men, and all veterans who served in World War II.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-11-21
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 11/20/2004 S11835; text as passed Senate: CR 11/20/2004 S11835; text of measure as introduced: CR 11/20/2004 S11804-11805)
action_date: 2004-11-21
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR 11/20/2004 S11835; text as passed Senate: CR 11/20/2004 S11835; text of measure as introduced: CR 11/20/2004 S11804-11805)
action_date: 2004-11-20
text: Introduced in the Senate.
action_date: 2004-11-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the Boston Red Sox on winning the 2004 World Series.

Bill: 108-sres-482
Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2004-11-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Baseball
Congress
Congressional tributes
Massachusetts
Missouri
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2004-11-20
text: 
Congratulates: (1) the Boston Red Sox for winning the 2004 Major League Baseball World Series and for their incredible performance during the 2004 Major League Baseball season; and (2) the eight Major League Baseball teams that played in the postseason.
 
Recognizes the achievements of the Boston Red Sox players, manager, coaches, and support staff whose hard work, dedication, and spirit made this all possible.
 
Commends: (1) the St. Louis Cardinals for a valiant performance during the 2004 season and the World Series; (2) the fans and management of the St. Louis Cardinals for allowing the Red Sox fans from Boston and around the Nation to celebrate their first title in 86 years at their home field.

action_date: 2004-11-21
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Congratulates: (1) the Boston Red Sox for winning the 2004 Major League Baseball World Series and for their incredible performance during the 2004 Major League Baseball season; and (2) the eight Major League Baseball teams that played in the postseason.
 
Recognizes the achievements of the Boston Red Sox players, manager, coaches, and support staff whose hard work, dedication, and spirit made this all possible.
 
Commends: (1) the St. Louis Cardinals for a valiant performance during the 2004 season and the World Series; (2) the fans and management of the St. Louis Cardinals for allowing the Red Sox fans from Boston and around the Nation to celebrate their first title in 86 years at their home field.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-11-21
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 11/20/2004 S11835-11836; text as passed Senate: CR 11/20/2004 S11836; text of measure as introduced: CR 11/20/2004 S11805)
action_date: 2004-11-21
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR 11/20/2004 S11835-11836; text as passed Senate: CR 11/20/2004 S11836; text of measure as introduced: CR 11/20/2004 S11805)
action_date: 2004-11-20
text: Introduced in the Senate.
action_date: 2004-11-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to honor and thank Robert Ray Howe.

Bill: 108-sres-484
Sponsor: Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN]
Introduced: 2004-12-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Capitol (Washington, D.C.)
Congress
Congressional employees
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Government Operations and Politics
Police

Summary:
action_date: 2004-12-07
text: 
Declares that the Senate honors and thanks Robert Ray Howe, Assistant Chief of Police, for his service to the U.S. Capitol Police and Congress.

action_date: 2004-12-07
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Declares that the Senate honors and thanks Robert Ray Howe, Assistant Chief of Police, for his service to the U.S. Capitol Police and Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-12-07
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11863; text as passed Senate: CR S11863; text of measure as introduced: CR S11905-11906)
action_date: 2004-12-07
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11863; text as passed Senate: CR S11863; text of measure as introduced: CR S11905-11906)
action_date: 2004-12-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the November 21, 2004, Presidential runoff election in Ukraine.

Bill: 108-sres-485
Sponsor: Sen. Smith, Gordon H. [R-OR]
Introduced: 2004-12-08 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Democracy
Election candidates
Election fraud
Europe
Foreign leaders
Government Operations and Politics
National self-determination
Nationalism
Presidential elections
Ukraine

Summary:
action_date: 2004-12-08
text: 
Condemns the fraud in the November 21, 2004, runoff presidential election in Ukraine.
 
Objects to the separatist initiatives in Ukraine that are being used by one side to influence the outcome of the election dispute.
 
Supports a peaceful political and legal settlement in Ukraine that is based on democratic principles and reflects the will of the people of Ukraine.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-12-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S12070)
action_date: 2004-12-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution relative to the death of J. Stanley Kimmitt, Former Secretary of the Senate.

Bill: 108-sres-486
Sponsor: Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN]
Introduced: 2004-12-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Commemorations
Congressional officers
Congressional tributes
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2004-12-08
text: 
Expressses the condolences of the Senate upon the death of the Honorable J. Stanley Kimmitt, former Secretary of the Senate.

action_date: 2004-12-08
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Expresses the condolences of the Senate upon the death of the Honorable J. Stanley Kimmitt, former Secretary of the Senate.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-12-08
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12070-12071; text as passed Senate: CR S12018; text of measure as introduced: CR S12070-12071)
action_date: 2004-12-08
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S12070-12071; text as passed Senate: CR S12018; text of measure as introduced: CR S12070-12071)
action_date: 2004-12-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the November 21, 2004, Presidential runoff election in Ukraine.

Bill: 108-sres-487
Sponsor: Sen. Smith, Gordon H. [R-OR]
Introduced: 2004-12-08 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Democracy
Election candidates
Election fraud
Europe
Foreign leaders
Government Operations and Politics
Presidential elections
Ukraine

Summary:
action_date: 2004-12-08
text: 
Condemns the fraud in the November 21, 2004, runoff presidential election in Ukraine.
 
Supports a peaceful political and legal settlement in Ukraine that is based on democratic principles and reflects the will of the people of Ukraine.

action_date: 2004-12-08
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Condemns the fraud in the November 21, 2004, runoff presidential election in Ukraine.
 
Supports a peaceful political and legal settlement in Ukraine that is based on democratic principles and reflects the will of the people of Ukraine. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-12-08
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12021; text as passed Senate: CR S12021; text of measure as introduced: CR S12071)
action_date: 2004-12-08
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S12021; text as passed Senate: CR S12021; text of measure as introduced: CR S12071)
action_date: 2004-12-08
text: Introduced in Senate