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A resolution relative to the death of Howell T. Heflin, former United States Senator for the State of Alabama.

Bill: 109-sres-93
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2005-04-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Alabama
Congress
Congressional tributes
Ex-Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2005-04-04
text: 
Declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable Howell T. Heflin, a former member of the United States Senate.
 
Declares that when the Senate adjourns on April 4, 2005, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of Senator Helflin. 

action_date: 2005-04-04
text: 

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

 
Declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable Howell T. Heflin, a former member of the United States Senate.
 
Declares that when the Senate adjourns on April 4, 2005, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of Senator Helflin. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-04-05
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2005-04-04
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3158; text as passed Senate: CR S3158; text of measure as introduced: CR S3156)
action_date: 2005-04-04
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 S3158; text as passed Senate: CR S3158; text of measure as introduced: CR S3156)
action_date: 2005-04-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring Pope John Paul II.

Bill: 109-sres-94
Sponsor: Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS]
Introduced: 2005-04-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Congress
Congressional tributes
Human rights
International Affairs
Papacy
Peace
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2005-04-04
text: 
 Notes with deep sorrow and solemn mourning the death of His Holiness, Pope John Paul II.
 
 Extends the Senate's heartfelt sympathy to all people who have been touched by his passing.
 
 Commends his ability to transcend the bounds of religion, race, and political thought, and his becoming a formidable champion, uniter, and defender in humanity's struggle for peace and basic human rights.
 
 Calls on all the people of the United States to reflect on his life and legacy during this international period of remembrance. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-04-04
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3156-3157)
action_date: 2005-04-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution relating to the death of the Holy Father, Pope John Paul II.

Bill: 109-sres-95
Sponsor: Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN]
Introduced: 2005-04-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Church and state
Congress
Congressional tributes
Government Operations and Politics
Papacy
Religion
Terms and phrases

Summary:
action_date: 2005-04-05
text: 
Joins the world in mourning the death of Pope John Paul II, and pays tribute to him by pledging to be ever faithful to our national calling to be &quot;one Nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all,'' and to help our neighbors in immeasurable ways.

action_date: 2005-04-05
text: 

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

 
Joins the world in mourning the death of Pope John Paul II, and pays tribute to him by pledging to be ever faithful to our national calling to be ``one Nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all,'' and to help our neighbors in immeasurable ways. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-04-05
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 98 - 0. Record Vote Number: 82. (consideration: CR S3189; text as passed Senate: CR S3189; text of measure as introduced: CR S3220)
action_date: 2005-04-05
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 98 - 0. Record Vote Number: 82.(consideration: CR S3189; text as passed Senate: CR S3189; text of measure as introduced: CR S3220)
action_date: 2005-04-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the tenth anniversary of the attack on the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building.

Bill: 109-sres-96
Sponsor: Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK]
Introduced: 2005-04-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Bombings
Congress
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Emergency Management
Emergency medicine
Federal office buildings
Fire fighters
Health
Law enforcement officers
Medical personnel
Monuments and memorials
Murder
Oklahoma
Paramedical personnel
Police
Rescue work
Social Welfare
Special days
Special weeks
Terrorism
Victims of terrorism
Violence
Volunteer workers

Summary:
action_date: 2005-04-05
text: 
Designates the week of April 17, 2005, as the National Week of Hope, commemorating the tenth anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing.

action_date: 2005-04-11
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

 
Designates the week of April 17, 2005, as the National Week of Hope, commemorating the tenth anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. Calls on the people of the United States to participate in the events scheduled for each day of that week, including the Day of Faith, the Day of Understanding, the Day of Remembrance, the Day of Sharing, the Day of Tolerance, the Day of Caring, and the Day of Inspiration.
 
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Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-04-11
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3438-3439)
action_date: 2005-04-11
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S3438-3439)
action_date: 2005-04-11
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3438-3439)
action_date: 2005-04-11
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3438-3439)
action_date: 2005-04-05
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3221)
action_date: 2005-04-05
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3221)
action_date: 2005-04-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending Patricia Sue Head Summitt, head women's basketball coach at the University of Tennessee, for three decades of excellence as a proven leader, motivated teacher, and established champion.

Bill: 109-sres-97
Sponsor: Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN]
Introduced: 2005-04-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
Basketball
College sports
Congress
Congressional tributes
Education
Higher education
Sports and Recreation
Tennessee

Summary:
action_date: 2005-04-06
text: 
Commends Patricia (Pat) Sue Head Summitt, the University of Tennessee women's basketball coach, for three decades of excellence as a proven leader, motivated teacher, and established champion.

action_date: 2005-04-06
text: 

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

 
Commends Patricia (Pat) Sue Head Summitt, the University of Tennessee women's basketball coach, for three decades of excellence as a proven leader, motivated teacher, and established champion.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-04-06
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3238-3239; text as passed Senate: CR S3238-3239; text of measure as introduced: CR S3316)
action_date: 2005-04-06
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 S3238-3239; text as passed Senate: CR S3238-3239; text of measure as introduced: CR S3316)
action_date: 2005-04-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending the University of North Carolina men's basketball team for winning the 2005 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men's Basketball Championship.

Bill: 109-sres-98
Sponsor: Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC]
Introduced: 2005-04-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Basketball
College sports
Congress
Congressional tributes
Education
Higher education
North Carolina
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2005-04-06
text: 
Commends the University of North Carolina Tarheels for winning the 2005 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Men's Basketball Championship.

action_date: 2005-04-06
text: 

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

 
Commends the University of North Carolina Tarheels for winning the 2005 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Men's Basketball Championship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-04-06
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3238; text as passed Senate: CR S3238; text of measure as introduced: CR S3316)
action_date: 2005-04-06
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 S3238; text as passed Senate: CR S3238; text of measure as introduced: CR S3316)
action_date: 2005-04-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate to condemn the inhumane and unnecessary slaughter of small cetaceans, including Dall's porpoise, the bottlenose dolphin, Risso's dolphin, false killer whales, pilot whales, the striped dolphin, and the spotted dolphin in certain nations.

Bill: 109-sres-99
Sponsor: Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2005-04-06 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Animals
Conferences
Diplomacy
East Asia
Environmental Protection
Fishery agreements
Government Operations and Politics
International agencies
International environmental cooperation
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Marine mammals
Maritime law
Negotiations
Protection of animals
South Korea
Statistics
Treaties
Whales
Whaling
Wildlife conservation

Summary:
action_date: 2005-04-06
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the United States: (1) strongly condemns the slaughter of small cetaceans (including Dall's porpoise, the bottlenose dolphin, Risso's dolphin, false killer whales, pilot whales, the striped dolphin, and the spotted dolphin) in drive fisheries, and urges nations that participate in their slaughter to end commercial hunts; (2) should at the 57th Annual Meeting of the International Whaling Commission in Korea negotiate regional and international agreements with other nations that participate in small cetacean slaughter to decrease catch and bycatch of all cetaceans; and (3) should make full use of all appropriate diplomatic mechanisms, relevant international laws and agreements, Federal laws, and other appropriate means to implement these goals.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-04-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3316-3317)
action_date: 2005-04-06
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3317)
action_date: 2005-04-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution disapproving the request of the President for extension under section 2103(c)(1)(B)(i) of the Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority Act of 2002, of the trade promotion authorities under that Act.

Bill: 109-sres-100
Sponsor: Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND]
Introduced: 2005-04-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Congress
Congress and foreign policy
Congressional oversight
Congressional veto
Government Operations and Politics
International Affairs
Legislation
Nontariff trade barriers
President and foreign policy
Tariff agreements
Trade agreements

Summary:
action_date: 2005-04-06
text: 
Declares that the Senate disapproves the President's request for the extension of the trade authorities procedures under the Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority Act of 2002 to any implementing bill concerning a trade agreement entered into under such Act after June 30, 2005.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-04-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3317)
action_date: 2005-04-06
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3317-3318)
action_date: 2005-04-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the development of the Salk polio vaccine and its importance in eradicating the incidence of polio.

Bill: 109-sres-101
Sponsor: Sen. Santorum, Rick [R-PA]
Introduced: 2005-04-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Clinical trials
Colleges
Congress
Congressional tributes
Education
Health
Higher education
Medical education
Medical research
Pennsylvania
Pharmaceutical research
Physicians
Poliomyelitis
Science, Technology, Communications
Scientists
Vaccines

Summary:
action_date: 2005-04-06
text: 
Recognizes the achievements of Dr. Jonas Salk and his team of researchers at the University of Pittsburgh in developing the Salk polio vaccine on the 50th anniversary of its approval and use.

action_date: 2005-04-06
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the achievements of Dr. Jonas Salk and his team of researchers at the University of Pittsburgh in developing the Salk polio vaccine on the 50th anniversary of its approval and use.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-04-06
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3338; text as passed Senate: CR S3338; text of measure as introduced: CR S3318)
action_date: 2005-04-06
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 S3338; text as passed Senate: CR S3338; text of measure as introduced: CR S3318)
action_date: 2005-04-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending the Virginia Union University Panthers men's basketball team for winning the 2005 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II National Basketball Championship.

Bill: 109-sres-102
Sponsor: Sen. Allen, George [R-VA]
Introduced: 2005-04-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
Basketball
College sports
Congress
Congressional tributes
Education
Higher education
Sports and Recreation
Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2005-04-11
text: 
Congratulates the Virginia Union University Panthers for winning the 2005 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II Men's Basketball Championship.

action_date: 2005-04-11
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the Virginia Union University Panthers for winning the 2005 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II Men's Basketball Championship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-04-11
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3437-3438; text as passed Senate: CR S3438; text of measure as introduced: CR S3434)
action_date: 2005-04-11
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 S3437-3438; text as passed Senate: CR S3438; text of measure as introduced: CR S3434)
action_date: 2005-04-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending the Lady Bears of Baylor University for winning the 2005 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Women's Basketball Championship.

Bill: 109-sres-103
Sponsor: Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX]
Introduced: 2005-04-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Basketball
College sports
Congress
Congressional tributes
Education
Higher education
Sports and Recreation
Texas
Women
Women athletes

Summary:
action_date: 2005-04-11
text: 
Commends the Baylor University Lady Bears for winning the 2005 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Women&#146;s Basketball Championship.

action_date: 2005-04-11
text: 

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

 
Commends the Baylor University Lady Bears for winning the 2005 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Women&#146;s Basketball Championship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-04-11
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3438; text as passed Senate: CR S3438; text of measure as introduced: CR S3434-3435)
action_date: 2005-04-11
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 S3438; text as passed Senate: CR S3438; text of measure as introduced: CR S3434-3435)
action_date: 2005-04-11
text: Introduced in Senate
People-to-People Engagement in World Affairs Resolution

Bill: 109-sres-104
Sponsor: Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI]
Introduced: 2005-04-12 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Congress
Congress and foreign policy
Constituent relations
Cultural relations
Data banks
Education
Educational exchanges
Exchange of persons programs
Exhibitions
Foreign students
Government Operations and Politics
Government publicity
Higher education
Immigrants
Immigration
International education
Internet
Language and languages
Refugees
Science, Technology, Communications
Social Welfare
Urban affairs
Urban areas
Volunteer workers

Summary:
action_date: 2005-04-12
text: 
People-to-People Engagement in World Affairs Resolution - Expresses the sense of the Senate encouraging the active engagement of Americans in world affairs and urging the Secretary of State to coordinate with implementing partners in creating an online database of international exchange programs and related opportunities. 

action_date: 2005-07-27
text: 
People-to-People Engagement in World Affairs Resolution - Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the Secretary of State should coordinate with implementing partners to make information accessible on how Americans can take advantage of international exchange programs, volunteer opportunities that assist refugees and immigrants, opportunities to host international students and professionals, sister-city organizations, international fairs and cultural events, and foreign language learning opportunities; (2) Americans should strive to become more engaged in international affairs and more aware of peoples and developments outside the United States; and (3) Members of Congress should raise the importance of international engagement in the their districts.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-07-27
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2005-07-27
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2005-07-27
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S9202)
action_date: 2005-07-27
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2005-07-27
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2005-04-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3491)
action_date: 2005-04-12
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3491-3492)
action_date: 2005-04-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating April 15, 2005, as National Youth Service Day, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-sres-105
Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
Introduced: 2005-04-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Citizen participation
Congress
Congressional tributes
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Families
Government Operations and Politics
Service learning
Social Welfare
Social work
Special days
Volunteer workers
Youth

Summary:
action_date: 2005-04-12
text: 
Designates April 15, 2005, as National Youth Service Day.
 
Recognizes and commends the significant contributions of American youth. Encourages the cultivation of a common civic bond among young people dedicated to serving their neighbors, their communities, and the Nation.

action_date: 2005-04-12
text: 

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

 
Designates April 15, 2005, as National Youth Service Day.
 
Recognizes and commends the significant contributions of American youth. Encourages the cultivation of a common civic bond among young people dedicated to serving their neighbors, their communities, and the Nation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-04-14
text: Star Print ordered on the resolution.
action_date: 2005-04-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3501-3502; text of measure as passed Senaet: CR S3502; text of measure as introduced: CR S3492-3493)
action_date: 2005-04-12
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 S3501-3502; text of measure as passed Senaet: CR S3502; text of measure as introduced: CR S3492-3493)
action_date: 2005-04-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the University of Denver Pioneers men's hockey team, 2005 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Hockey Champions.

Bill: 109-sres-106
Sponsor: Sen. Salazar, Ken [D-CO]
Introduced: 2005-04-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: College sports
Colorado
Congress
Congressional tributes
Education
Higher education
Hockey
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2005-04-13
text: 
Congratulates the University of Denver Pioneers men's hockey team, Coach George Gwozdecky, and Chancellor David Ritchie for an outstanding championship season.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-04-13
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3605-3606; text as passed Senate: CR S3606; text of measure as introduced: CR S3566)
action_date: 2005-04-13
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 S3605-3606; text as passed Senate: CR S3606; text of measure as introduced: CR S3566)
action_date: 2005-04-13
text: Introduced in Senate