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A resolution remembering and honoring the heroic lives of astronauts Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Michael Anderson and Navy Commander William "Willie" McCool.

Bill: 108-sres-73
Sponsor: Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]
Introduced: 2003-03-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Astronautics
Astronauts
Congress
Congressional tributes
Officer personnel
Space activities
Space shuttles

Summary:
action_date: 2003-03-04
text: Honors the heroic lives of astronauts Lieutenant Colonel Michael Anderson and Commander William McCool (who died in the explosion of the Space Shuttle Columbia on February 1, 2003).
action_date: 2003-03-04
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the Senate on March 4, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Honors the heroic lives of astronauts Lieutenant Colonel Michael Anderson and Commander William McCool (who died in the explosion of the Space Shuttle Columbia on February 1, 2003).

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-03-04
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3106-3107; text as passed Senate: CR S3106-3107; text of measure as introduced: CR S3101-3102)
action_date: 2003-03-04
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 S3106-3107; text as passed Senate: CR S3106-3107; text of measure as introduced: CR S3101-3102)
action_date: 2003-03-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to amend rule XLII of the Standing Rules of the Senate to prohibit employment discrimination in the Senate based on sexual orientation.

Bill: 108-sres-74
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Introduced: 2003-03-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Congressional employees
Discrimination in employment
Senate
Sexual orientation

Summary:
action_date: 2003-03-05
text: Amends rule XLII (Employment Practices) of the Standing Rules of the Senate to prohibit employment discrimination in the Senate based on sexual orientation.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-03-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3196)
action_date: 2003-03-05
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3196-3197)
action_date: 2003-03-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating and acknowledging the dedication and sacrifice made by the men and women who have lost their lives while serving as law enforcement officers.

Bill: 108-sres-75
Sponsor: Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO]
Introduced: 2003-03-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Crime and Law Enforcement
Disabled
Federal law enforcement officers
Government Operations and Politics
Law enforcement officers
Police
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2003-03-05
text: Recognizes May 15, 2003, as Peace Officers Memorial Day, in honor of Federal, State, and local law enforcement officers killed or disabled in the line of duty.
action_date: 2003-05-01
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the Senate on March 5, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Recognizes May 15, 2003, as Peace Officers Memorial Day, in honor of Federal, State, and local law enforcement officers killed or disabled in the line of duty.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-05-01
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5691-5692; text as passed Senate: CR S5692)
action_date: 2003-05-01
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5691-5692; text as passed Senate: CR S5692)
action_date: 2003-05-01
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 82.
action_date: 2003-05-01
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Hatch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2003-05-01
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Hatch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2003-05-01
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2003-03-05
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3197)
action_date: 2003-03-05
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3197)
action_date: 2003-03-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the policy of preemption, combined with a policy of first use of nuclear weapons, creates an incentive for the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, especially nuclear weapons, and is inconsistent with the long-term security of the United States.

Bill: 108-sres-76
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Introduced: 2003-03-05 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Bush (George W.) Administration
Congress
Congress and military policy
First strike (Nuclear strategy)
Government Operations and Politics
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Military policy
Military strategy
Nuclear nonproliferation
Nuclear warfare
Nuclear weapons
President and foreign policy
Weapons of mass destruction

Summary:
action_date: 2003-03-05
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President's policy of preemption, combined with a policy of first use of nuclear weapons, creates an incentive for proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, especially nuclear weapons, and is inconsistent with the long-term security of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-03-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3197-3198)
action_date: 2003-03-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that one of the most grave threats facing the United States is the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, to underscore the need for a comprehensive strategy for dealing with this threat, and to set forth basic principles that should underpin this strategy.

Bill: 108-sres-77
Sponsor: Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD]
Introduced: 2003-03-05 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Arms control
Arms control agreements
Arms control negotiations
Ballistic missiles
Biological warfare
Chemical warfare
Civil defense
Congress
Congress and military policy
Crime and Law Enforcement
Department of Defense
Department of Energy
East Asia
Economics and Public Finance
Emergency Management
Emergency medicine
Export controls
Federal-local relations
Federal-state relations
Fire departments
Fire fighters
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Former Soviet states
Government Operations and Politics
Grants-in-aid
Guided missiles
Health
International control of nuclear power
International cooperation
Law enforcement officers
Medical personnel
Military policy
Military strategy
North Korea
Nuclear nonproliferation
Nuclear security measures
Nuclear warfare
Nuclear weapons
Paramedical personnel
Public health personnel
Russia
Terrorism
Weapons of mass destruction

Summary:
action_date: 2003-03-05
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the grave threat posed by the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction demands that the United States develop a comprehensive and robust nonproliferation strategy that includes: (1) a broad international coalition; (2) prevention of theft or diversion of chemical weapons; (3) reinforcement of systems for export controls and interdiction; (4) talks with North Korea; (5) elimination of excess nuclear weapons in Russia and security of nuclear materials in Russia and the former Soviet states; (6) expansion of the Cooperative Threat Reduction program; (7) adequate funding for homeland security; and (8) the pursuit of transparency measures to enhance capabilities to detect nuclear weapons activity.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-03-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3198-3199)
action_date: 2003-03-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating March 25, 2003, as "Greek Independence Day:  A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy".

Bill: 108-sres-78
Sponsor: Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA]
Introduced: 2003-03-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Democracy
Government Operations and Politics
Greece
International Affairs
Sovereignty
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2003-03-06
text: Designates March 25, 2003, as Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy.
action_date: 2003-03-12
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the Senate on March 6, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Designates March 25, 2003, as Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-03-12
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text as passed Senate: CR S3643)
action_date: 2003-03-12
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text as passed Senate: CR S3643)
action_date: 2003-03-12
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3643)
action_date: 2003-03-12
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3643)
action_date: 2003-03-06
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3334)
action_date: 2003-03-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of March 9 through March 15, 2003, as "National Girl Scout Week".

Bill: 108-sres-79
Sponsor: Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX]
Introduced: 2003-03-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Families
Girl Scouts
Special weeks
Women

Summary:
action_date: 2003-03-11
text: Designates March 9 through 15, 2003, as National Girl Scout Week.
action_date: 2003-03-12
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the Senate on March 11, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Designates March 9 through 15, 2003, as National Girl Scout Week.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-03-12
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text as passed Senate: CR S3643)
action_date: 2003-03-12
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text as passed Senate: CR S3643)
action_date: 2003-03-12
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3643)
action_date: 2003-03-12
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3643)
action_date: 2003-03-11
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3550)
action_date: 2003-03-11
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3550)
action_date: 2003-03-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize the printing of a collection of the rules of the committees of the Senate.

Bill: 108-sres-80
Sponsor: Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS]
Introduced: 2003-03-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees (Senate)
Congressional publications
Government Operations and Politics
Senate Rules and Administration
Senate rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2003-03-11
text: Requires that a collection of the rules of the committees of the Senate be printed as a Senate document. Provides for 500 additional copies of such document for the Committee on Rules and Administration.
action_date: 2003-03-11
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the Senate on March 11, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Requires that a collection of the rules of the committees of the Senate be printed as a Senate document. Provides for 500 additional copies of such document for the Committee on Rules and Administration.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-03-11
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3556; text as passed Senate: CR S3556; text of measure as introduced: CR S3551)
action_date: 2003-03-11
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3556; text as passed Senate: CR S3556; text of measure as introduced: CR S3551)
action_date: 2003-03-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate  concerning the continuous repression of freedoms within Iran and of individual human rights abuses, particularly with regard to women.

Bill: 108-sres-81
Sponsor: Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS]
Introduced: 2003-03-12 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Crime and Law Enforcement
Democracy
Foreign leaders
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Iran
Iranians
Middle East and North Africa
Peace
State-sponsored terrorism
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2003-03-12
text: Declares that it should be U.S. policy to seek a genuine democratic government in Iran that will restore freedom to the Iranian people, abandon terrorism, and live in peace and security with the international community.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-03-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3639)
action_date: 2003-03-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate concerning the continuos repression of freedoms within Iran and of individual human rights abuses, particularly with regard to women.

Bill: 108-sres-82
Sponsor: Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS]
Introduced: 2003-03-12 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Crime and Law Enforcement
Democracy
Foreign leaders
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Iran
Iranians
Middle East and North Africa
Peace
State-sponsored terrorism
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2003-03-12
text: Declares that it should be U.S. policy to seek a genuine democratic government in Iran that will restore freedom to the Iranian people, abandon terrorism, and live in peace and security with the international community.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-03-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3639-3640)
action_date: 2003-03-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending the service of Dr. Lloyd J. Ogilvie, the Chaplain of the United States Senate.

Bill: 108-sres-83
Sponsor: Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN]
Introduced: 2003-03-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Commemorations
Congressional chaplains
Congressional tributes
Religion
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2003-03-13
text: Honors Dr. Lloyd J. Ogilvie for his dedicated service as Chaplain of the United States Senate.
action_date: 2003-03-13
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the Senate on March 13, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Honors Dr. Lloyd J. Ogilvie for his dedicated service as Chaplain of the United States Senate.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-03-13
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3650-3652; text as passed Senate: CR S3652; text of measure as introduced: CR S3749)
action_date: 2003-03-13
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 S3650-3652; text as passed Senate: CR S3652; text of measure as introduced: CR S3749)
action_date: 2003-03-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution providing for members on the part of the Senate of the Joint Committee on Printing and the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library.

Bill: 108-sres-84
Sponsor: Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS]
Introduced: 2003-03-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committee membership
Congressional joint committees
Joint Library
Joint Printing
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2003-03-13
text: Elects members of the Joint Committee on Printing and the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library.
action_date: 2003-03-13
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the Senate on March 13, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Elects members of the Joint Committee on Printing and the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-03-13
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3759-3760; text as passed Senate: CR S3759; text of measure as introduced: CR S3749)
action_date: 2003-03-13
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3759-3760; text as passed Senate: CR S3759; text of measure as introduced: CR S3749)
action_date: 2003-03-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to amend paragraph 2 of rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate.

Bill: 108-sres-85
Sponsor: Sen. Miller, Zell [D-GA]
Introduced: 2003-03-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Senate
Senate rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2003-03-13
text: Amends rule XXII (Precedence of Motions) of the Standing Rules of the Senate to authorize subsequent cloture motions on a measure, motion, matter, or unfinished business if the Senate fails to invoke cloture with respect to it. Makes it out of order to file subsequent cloture motions on any measure, motion, or other matter pending before the Senate, except by unanimous consent, until the previous motion has been disposed of.
Reduces the affirmative vote (three-fifths, or 60 out of 100) required to invoke cloture on such measure, motion, or other matter, or unfinished business (other than a measure or motion to amend the Senate rules) by three votes on the second such motion and by three additional votes on each succeeding motion, until the affirmative vote is reduced to a number equal to or less than an affirmative vote of a majority of the Senators duly chosen and sworn. Makes the required vote then an affirmative vote of a majority of the Senators duly chosen and sworn. Provides that the requirement of an affirmative vote of a majority of the Senators duly chosen and sworn shall not be further reduced upon any vote taken on any later cloture motion with respect to that measure, motion, matter, or unfinished business.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-03-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3749-3750)
action_date: 2003-03-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize testimony and legal representation in W. Curtis Shain v. Hunter Bates, et al.

Bill: 108-sres-86
Sponsor: Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN]
Introduced: 2003-03-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Congressional legal counsel
Congressional privileges and immunities
Evidence (Law)
Law
Members of Congress
Senate
Witnesses

Summary:
action_date: 2003-03-13
text: Authorizes Senator Mitch McConnell to provide testimony in the case of W. Curtis Shain v. G. Hunter Bates, et al, and authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent him in connection with such testimony.
action_date: 2003-03-13
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the Senate on March 3, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Authorizes Senator Mitch McConnell to provide testimony in the case of W. Curtis Shain v. G. Hunter Bates, et al, and authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent him in connection with such testimony.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-03-13
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3761; text as passed Senate: CR S3761; text of measure as introduced: CR S3750)
action_date: 2003-03-13
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 S3761; text as passed Senate: CR S3761; text of measure as introduced: CR S3750)
action_date: 2003-03-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the Centennial Anniversary of the National Wildlife Refuge System.

Bill: 108-sres-87
Sponsor: Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL]
Introduced: 2003-03-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Animals
Anniversaries
Outdoor recreation
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Sports and Recreation
Wildlife management
Wildlife refuges

Summary:
action_date: 2003-03-13
text: Congratulates the National Wildlife Refuge System on its Centennial Anniversary and expresses strong support for its continued success.
Encourages continued efforts to broaden understanding and appreciation for the System, to increase partnerships on behalf of the System to better manage and monitor wildlife, and to continue its support of outdoor recreational activities.
Reaffirms the Senate's commitment to continued support for the System and the conservation of our Nation's natural heritage.
action_date: 2003-03-13
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the Senate on March 13, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Congratulates the National Wildlife Refuge System on its Centennial Anniversary and expresses strong support for its continued success.
Encourages continued efforts to broaden understanding and appreciation for the System, to increase partnerships on behalf of the System to better manage and monitor wildlife, and to continue its support of outdoor recreational activities.
Reaffirms the Senate's commitment to continued support for the System and the conservation of our Nation's natural heritage.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-03-13
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3761-3762; text as passed Senate: CR S3762; text of measure as introduced: CR S3750)
action_date: 2003-03-13
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 S3761-3762; text as passed Senate: CR S3762; text of measure as introduced: CR S3750)
action_date: 2003-03-13
text: Introduced in Senate