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A resolution celebrating the 231st birthday of the Army and commending the men and women of the Army as exceptional individuals who live by the values of loyalty, duty, and selfless service.

Bill: 109-sres-512
Sponsor: Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK]
Introduced: 2006-06-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Army
Congressional tributes
Military personnel

Summary:
action_date: 2006-06-14
text: 
Salutes the men and women of the Army. 

action_date: 2006-06-14
text: 

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

 
Salutes the men and women of the Army. Commends them as exceptional individuals who live by the values of loyalty, duty, and selfless service. Recognizes them as the reason why the Army continues to stand as the best military force in the world.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-14
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5897-5898; text as passed Senate: CR S5897-5898; text of measure as introduced: CR S5879)
action_date: 2006-06-14
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 S5897-5898; text as passed Senate: CR S5897-5898; text of measure as introduced: CR S5879)
action_date: 2006-06-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President should designate the week beginning September 10, 2006, as "National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week".

Bill: 109-sres-513
Sponsor: Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]
Introduced: 2006-06-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Black colleges
Education
Higher education
Minorities
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2006-06-15
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President should designate the week beginning September 10, 2006, as National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5966)
action_date: 2006-06-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize testimony and legal representation in City of Eugene v. Peter Vincent Chabarek.

Bill: 109-sres-514
Sponsor: Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN]
Introduced: 2006-06-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Congressional employees
Congressional legal counsel
Congressional privileges and immunities
Evidence (Law)
Government Operations and Politics
Law
Senate
Witnesses

Summary:
action_date: 2006-06-16
text: 
Authorizes: (1) Juine Chada to testify in the case of 
City of Eugene v. Peter Vincent Chabarek
, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Juine Chada in connection with such case.
 

action_date: 2006-06-16
text: 

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

 
Authorizes: (1) Juine Chada to testify in the case of 
City of Eugene v. Peter Vincent Chabarek
, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Juine Chada in connection with such case.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6022; text as passed Senate: CR S6022; text of measure as introduced: CR S6015)
action_date: 2006-06-16
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 S6022; text as passed Senate: CR S6022; text of measure as introduced: CR S6015)
action_date: 2006-06-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the continued presence of United States troops in Iraq until at least 2009.

Bill: 109-sres-515
Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Introduced: 2006-06-19 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Armed forces abroad
Bush (George W.) Administration
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Government Operations and Politics
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Middle East and North Africa
Military occupation
Military operations
Military readiness
Military withdrawal
President and foreign policy

Summary:
action_date: 2006-06-19
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the members of the Armed Forces deserve the enormous respect and support of the Senate and the American people for their sacrifices on behalf of our country; and (2) the President's intention, as stated on March 21, 2006, that &quot;future Presidents'' will determine whether to keep the Armed Forces in Iraq undermines U.S. military preparedness to respond to other crises and should not be supported. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6064)
action_date: 2006-06-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day and expressing the sense of the Senate that history should be regarded as a means for understanding the past and solving the challenges of the future.

Bill: 109-sres-516
Sponsor: Sen. Obama, Barack [D-IL]
Introduced: 2006-06-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Black history
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
History
Minorities
Slavery
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2006-06-19
text: 
 Recognizes the historical significance to the nation, and supports the continued celebration, of Juneteenth Independence Day (June 19, 1865, the day Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, with news that the Civil War had ended and that the enslaved African Americans were free).
 
Declares the sense of the Senate that: (1) history should be regarded as a means for understanding the past and solving the challenges of the future; and (2) the celebration of the end of slavery is an important and enriching part of the history and heritage of the United States.

action_date: 2006-06-19
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the historical significance to the nation, and supports the continued celebration, of Juneteenth Independence Day (June 19, 1865, the day Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, with news that the Civil War had ended and that the enslaved African Americans were free).
 
Declares the sense of the Senate that: (1) history should be regarded as a means for understanding the past and solving the challenges of the future; and (2) the celebration of the end of slavery is an important and enriching part of the history and heritage of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-19
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6097; text as passed Senate: CR S6097; text of measure as introduced: CR S6064)
action_date: 2006-06-19
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 S6097; text as passed Senate: CR S6097; text of measure as introduced: CR S6064)
action_date: 2006-06-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending the Carolina Hurricanes for winning the 2006 National Hockey League Stanley Cup.

Bill: 109-sres-517
Sponsor: Sen. Dole, Elizabeth [R-NC]
Introduced: 2006-06-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Hockey
North Carolina
Sports and Recreation
Sports personnel

Summary:
action_date: 2006-06-20
text: 
 Commends the Carolina Hurricanes for winning the 2006 Stanley Cup.

action_date: 2006-06-20
text: 

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

 
 Commends the Carolina Hurricanes for winning the 2006 Stanley Cup.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-20
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6187-6188; text as passed Senate: CR S6187-6188: text of measure as introduced: CR S6162)
action_date: 2006-06-20
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 S6187-6188; text as passed Senate: CR S6187-6188: text of measure as introduced: CR S6162)
action_date: 2006-06-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the life and accomplishments of James Cameron.

Bill: 109-sres-518
Sponsor: Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI]
Introduced: 2006-06-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Black history
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
History
Minorities
Museums
Racism
Victims of crimes

Summary:
action_date: 2006-06-20
text: 
Honors the life and accomplishments of James Cameron (founder of the America's Black Holocaust Museum).

action_date: 2006-06-20
text: 

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

 
Honors the life and accomplishments of James Cameron (founder of the America's Black Holocaust Museum).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-20
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6188; text as passed Senate: CR S6188; text of measure as introduced: CR S6162-6163)
action_date: 2006-06-20
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 S6188; text as passed Senate: CR S6188; text of measure as introduced: CR S6162-6163)
action_date: 2006-06-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the Miami Heat for winning the National Basketball Association Championship.

Bill: 109-sres-519
Sponsor: Sen. Martinez, Mel [R-FL]
Introduced: 2006-06-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Basketball
Congressional tributes
Florida
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2006-06-21
text: 
Congratulates the Miami Heat for its victory in the 2006 National Basketball Association (NBA) Championship.

action_date: 2006-06-21
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the Miami Heat for its victory in the 2006 National Basketball Association (NBA) Championship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-21
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6321-6322; text as passed Senate: CR S6322; text of measure as introduced: CR S6288-6289)
action_date: 2006-06-21
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 S6321-6322; text as passed Senate: CR S6322; text of measure as introduced: CR S6288-6289)
action_date: 2006-06-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize the production of records, testimony, and legal representation.

Bill: 109-sres-520
Sponsor: Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN]
Introduced: 2006-06-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees (Senate)
Congressional employees
Congressional legal counsel
Congressional privileges and immunities
Crime and Law Enforcement
Criminal investigation
Evidence (Law)
Government Operations and Politics
Law
Lobbying
Senate Indian Affairs
Senate Rules and Administration
Witnesses

Summary:
action_date: 2006-06-23
text: 
Authorizes the: (1) Senate Committees on Indian Affairs and Rules and Administration to provide to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) the specific documents that have been requested by DOJ to date for use in legal and investigatory proceedings, and to provide related testimony from their staffs, if necessary, except where a privilege should be asserted; and (2) Senate Legal Counsel to represent such Committees' employees in connection with the document production and testimony.
 

action_date: 2006-06-23
text: 

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

 
Authorizes the Senate: (1) Committees on Indian Affairs and Rules and Administration to provide to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) the specific documents that have been requested by DOJ to date for use in legal and investigatory proceedings, and to provide related testimony from their staffs, if necessary, except where a privilege should be asserted; and (2) Legal Counsel to represent such Committees' employees in connection with the document production and testimony.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-23
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6462-6463; text as passed Senate: CR S6462-6463; text of measure as introduced: CR S6460)
action_date: 2006-06-23
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 S6462-6463; text as passed Senate: CR S6462-6463; text of measure as introduced: CR S6460)
action_date: 2006-06-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending the people of Albania on the 61st anniversary of the liberation of the Jews from the Nazi death camps, for protecting and saving the lives of all Jews who lived in Albania, or sought asylum there during the Holocaust.

Bill: 109-sres-521
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2006-06-27 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Albania
Arts, Culture, Religion
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Europe
History
Immigration
Israel
Jewish holocaust (1939-1945)
Middle East and North Africa
Monuments and memorials
Museums
Refugees
World War II

Summary:
action_date: 2006-06-27
text: 
 Commends the people of Albania for protecting and saving the lives of Jews, both native and refugee, living in Albania during the Holocaust.
 
 Commends Yad Vashem in Israel and encourages others to recognize Albanians who took action to protect Jews during the Holocaust for their heroism.
 
 Reaffirms Senate support for close ties between the United States and Albania. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced in Senate: CR S6585)
action_date: 2006-06-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Cities of Bristol, Tennessee and Bristol, Virginia.

Bill: 109-sres-522
Sponsor: Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN]
Introduced: 2006-06-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Arts, Culture, Religion
Congressional tributes
History
Tennessee
Urban affairs
Urban areas
Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2006-06-27
text: 
Congratulates the cities of Bristol, Tennessee, and Bristol, Virginia, on their sesquicentennial. 

action_date: 2007-06-27
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the twin cities of Bristol, Tennessee, and Bristol, Virginia, on their sesquicentennial and acknowledges the cultural and historic achievements of the people of such cities. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-27
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6588; text as passed Senate: CR S6588; text of measure as introduced: CR S6585)
action_date: 2006-06-27
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 S6588; text as passed Senate: CR S6588; text of measure as introduced: CR S6585)
action_date: 2006-06-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending the Oregon State University baseball team for winning the 2006 College World Series.

Bill: 109-sres-523
Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Introduced: 2006-06-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
Baseball
College administration
College sports
Congressional tributes
Education
Higher education
Oregon
Sports and Recreation
Sports personnel

Summary:
action_date: 2006-06-27
text: 
Congratulates the Oregon State University baseball team, Head Coach Pat Casey and his coaching staff, Athletic Director Bob DeCarolis, and President Edward John Ray for an outstanding championship season.

action_date: 2006-06-27
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the Oregon State University baseball team, Head Coach Pat Casey and his coaching staff, Athletic Director Bob DeCarolis, and President Edward John Ray for an outstanding championship season.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-27
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6589; text as passed Senate: CR S6589; text of measure as introduced in Senate: CR S6586)
action_date: 2006-06-27
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 S6589; text as passed Senate: CR S6589; text of measure as introduced in Senate: CR S6586)
action_date: 2006-06-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution condemning the unauthorized disclosure and publication of classified information about the Terrorist Finance Tracking Program, the National Security Agency's Terrorist Surveillance Program, and other vital counter-terrorism programs.

Bill: 109-sres-524
Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Introduced: 2006-06-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Bank accounts
Bank records
Classified defense information
Crime and Law Enforcement
Criminal investigation
Electronic surveillance
Finance and Financial Sector
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Government Operations and Politics
Information leaking
International Affairs
Journalistic ethics
Prosecution
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2006-06-29
text: 
Condemns leaks and the publication of national security information about the Terrorist Finance Tracking Program and the National Security Agency's Terrorist Surveillance Program. 
 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Department of Justice should investigate and prosecute persons responsible for unauthorized disclosures to news organizations about the Terrorist Finance Tracking Program, the National Security Agency's Terrorist Surveillance Program, and other vital counter-terrorist programs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-29
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6810-6811)
action_date: 2006-06-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution condemning in the strongest terms the July 11, 2006, terrorist attacks in India and expressing sympathy and support for the families of the deceased victims and wounded as well as steadfast support to the Government of India as it seeks to reassure and protect the people of India and to bring the perpetrators of this despicable act of terrorism to justice.

Bill: 109-sres-527
Sponsor: Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN]
Introduced: 2006-07-12 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Bombings
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
India
International cooperation
Railroad commuting traffic
South Asia
Terrorism
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-12
text: 
Condemns the July 11, 2006, terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India.
 
 Expresses condolences to the families and friends of those individuals killed in the attacks, and expresses sympathies to those individuals who were injured.
 
 Expresses: (1) solidarity with the government and people of India in fighting and defeating terrorism; and (2) support for enhancement of U.S.-India strategic cooperation, with the goal of combating terrorism and advancing peace and security.

action_date: 2006-07-12
text: 

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

 
Condemns the July 11, 2006, terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India.
 
Expresses condolences to the families and friends of those individuals killed in the attacks, and expresses sympathies to those individuals who were injured.
 
Expresses: (1) solidarity with the government and people of India in fighting and defeating terrorism; and (2) support for enhancement of U.S.-India strategic cooperation, with the goal of combating terrorism and advancing peace and security.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-07-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7441; text as passed Senate: CR S7441;text of measure as introduced: CR S7426)
action_date: 2006-07-12
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 S7441; text as passed Senate: CR S7441;text of measure as introduced: CR S7426)
action_date: 2006-07-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week beginning on September 10, 2006, as "National Historically Black College and Universities Week".

Bill: 109-sres-528
Sponsor: Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]
Introduced: 2006-07-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Black colleges
Education
Higher education
Minorities
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-13
text: 
Designates the week beginning September 10, 2006, as National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week.

action_date: 2006-07-13
text: 

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

 
Designates the week beginning September 10, 2006, as National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-07-13
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7538-7539; text as passed Senate: CR S7539; text of measure as introduced: CR S7524)
action_date: 2006-07-13
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 S7538-7539; text as passed Senate: CR S7539; text of measure as introduced: CR S7524)
action_date: 2006-07-13
text: Introduced in Senate