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A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and expressing the sense of the Senate that Congress should raise awareness of domestic violence in the United States and its devastating effects on families.

Bill: 109-sres-282
Sponsor: Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2005-10-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Crime and Law Enforcement
Families
Family violence
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2005-10-20
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. 
 
 Expresses the sense of the Senate that Congress should continue to raise awareness of domestic violence in the United States and its devastating impact on families.

action_date: 2005-10-26
text: 

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

Supports the goals and ideals of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. 

 Expresses the sense of the Senate that Congress should continue to raise awareness of domestic violence in the United States and its devastating impact on families.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-26
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S11950-11951)
action_date: 2005-10-26
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S11950-11951)
action_date: 2005-10-26
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11950-11951)
action_date: 2005-10-26
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11950-11951)
action_date: 2005-10-20
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11672-11673)
action_date: 2005-10-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the contributions of Korean Americans to the United States and encouraging the celebration of "Korean American Day".

Bill: 109-sres-283
Sponsor: Sen. Allen, George [R-VA]
Introduced: 2005-10-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Asian American ethnic groups
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2005-10-20
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of a Korean American Day. 
 
Commemorates the 103rd anniversary of the arrival of the first Korean immigrants to the United States.
 
Encourages the people of the United States to share in such commemoration in order to greater appreciate the contributions Korean Americans have made to the United States.

action_date: 2005-12-16
text: 

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

 
Supports the goals and ideals of a Korean American Day. 
 
Commemorates the 103rd anniversary of the arrival of the first Korean immigrants to the United States.
 
Encourages the people of the United States to share in such commemoration in order to greater appreciate the contributions Korean Americans have made to the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-12-16
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S13937)
action_date: 2005-12-16
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S13937)
action_date: 2005-12-16
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13937)
action_date: 2005-12-16
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S13937)
action_date: 2005-10-20
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11673)
action_date: 2005-10-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution authorizing filming in the Chamber of the Senate for the use by the Capitol Visitor Center.

Bill: 109-sres-284
Sponsor: Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS]
Introduced: 2005-10-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Capitol (Washington, D.C.)
Photography
Senate
Senate rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2005-10-21
text: 
Suspends provisions of rule IV of the Rules for the Regulation of the Senate Wing of the Capitol and Senate Office Buildings (prohibiting the taking of pictures in the Senate Chamber) to permit the taking of pictures while the Senate is in session or in recess for the period beginning on the date of adoption of this resolution and ending October 31, 2005, at locations and times to be determined by the Committee on Rules and Administration.
 
Allows the use of such pictures only by the Capitol Visitor Center for a video presentation in the Center after the video's approval by the Committee.
 

action_date: 2005-10-21
text: 

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

 
Suspends provisions of rule IV of the Rules for the Regulation of the Senate Wing of the Capitol and Senate Office Buildings (prohibiting the taking of pictures in the Senate Chamber) to permit the taking of pictures while the Senate is in session or in recess for the period beginning on the date of adoption of this resolution and ending October 31, 2005, at locations and times to be determined by the Committee on Rules and Administration.
 
Allows the use of such pictures only by the Capitol Visitor Center for a video presentation in the Center after the video's approval by the Committee.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-21
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11747; text as passed Senate: CR S11747; text of measure as introduced: CR S11746)
action_date: 2005-10-21
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11747; text as passed Senate: CR S11747; text of measure as introduced: CR S11746)
action_date: 2005-10-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the efforts and contributions of outstanding national Hispanic scientists.

Bill: 109-sres-285
Sponsor: Sen. Martinez, Mel [R-FL]
Introduced: 2005-10-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Autoimmune diseases
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Education
Genetic research
Health
Higher education
Hispanic Americans
Immunology and vaccination
Medical research
Science, Technology, Communications
Scientific education
Scientists
Transplantation of organs, tissues, etc.

Summary:
action_date: 2005-10-21
text: 
Recognizes efforts to educate, support, and provide hope for the Hispanic community, including efforts to honor outstanding Hispanic scientists at the annual National Hispanic Scientist of the Year Gala and to organize a &quot;Meet the Hispanic Scientist Day. &quot; 
 
Congratulates Dr. Edmond Jose Yunis for being honored as the National Hispanic Scientist of the Year for 2005 by the Museum of Science & Industry, in recognition of the research conducted by Dr. Yunis in relation to organ and stem cell transplants in the areas of immune responses, aging, autoimmune diseases, and genetics.

action_date: 2005-10-21
text: 

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

 
Recognizes efforts to educate, support, and provide hope for the Hispanic community, including efforts to honor outstanding Hispanic scientists at the annual National Hispanic Scientist of the Year Gala and to organize a &quot;Meet the Hispanic Scientist Day. &quot; 
 
Congratulates Dr. Edmond Jose Yunis for being honored as the National Hispanic Scientist of the Year for 2005 by the Museum of Science & Industry, in recognition of the research conducted by Dr. Yunis in relation to organ and stem cell transplants in the areas of immune responses, aging, autoimmune diseases, and genetics. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-21
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11748; text as passed Senate: CR S11748; text of measure as introduced: CR S11746-11747)
action_date: 2005-10-21
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 S11748; text as passed Senate: CR S11748; text of measure as introduced: CR S11746-11747)
action_date: 2005-10-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending the Grand Ole Opry on the occasion of its 80th anniversary for its important role in the popularization of country music and for its 8 decades of musical and broadcast excellence.

Bill: 109-sres-286
Sponsor: Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN]
Introduced: 2005-10-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Arts, Culture, Religion
Congress
Congressional tributes
Music
Radio programs
Science, Technology, Communications
Tennessee

Summary:
action_date: 2005-10-25
text: 
Commends the Grand Ole Opry, on the occasion of its 80th anniversary, for its important role in the popularization of country music and for its eight decades of musical and broadcast excellence.

action_date: 2005-10-25
text: 

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

Commends the Grand Ole Opry, on the occasion of its 80th anniversary, for its important role in the popularization of country music and for its eight decades of musical and broadcast excellence.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-25
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11778-11779; text as passed Senate: CR S11778; text of measure as introduced: CR S11827)
action_date: 2005-10-25
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 S11778-11779; text as passed Senate: CR S11778; text of measure as introduced: CR S11827)
action_date: 2005-10-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the life of and expressing the condolences of the Senate on the passing of Rosa Parks.

Bill: 109-sres-287
Sponsor: Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI]
Introduced: 2005-10-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Alabama
Blacks
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil disobedience
Civil rights movements
Civil rights workers
Congress
Congressional tributes
Minorities
Segregation

Summary:
action_date: 2005-10-25
text: 
Declares that the Senate honors the life and accomplishments of Rosa Parks and expresses its condolences on her passing.

action_date: 2005-10-25
text: 

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

 
Declares that the Senate honors the life and accomplishments of Rosa Parks and expresses its condolences on her passing.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-25
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11846-11850; text as passed Senate: CR S11849-11850; text of measure as introduced: CR S11827-11828)
action_date: 2005-10-25
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 S11846-11850; text as passed Senate: CR S11849-11850; text of measure as introduced: CR S11827-11828)
action_date: 2005-10-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the life and accomplishments of Wellington Mara of New York.

Bill: 109-sres-288
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2005-10-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congress
Congressional tributes
Football
New York City
Sports and Recreation
Sports personnel

Summary:
action_date: 2005-10-26
text: 
Expresses the Senate's condolences to the family of Wellington Mara. Recognizes Mara's life, accomplishments, and dedication to the New York Giants and their fans.

action_date: 2005-10-26
text: 

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

 
Expresses the Senate's condolences to the family of Wellington Mara. Recognizes Mara's life, accomplishments, and dedication to the New York Giants and their fans.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11950; text as passed Senate: CR S11950; text of measure as introduced: CR S11922)
action_date: 2005-10-26
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 S11950; text as passed Senate: CR S11950; text of measure as introduced: CR S11922)
action_date: 2005-10-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Joseph Jefferson "Shoeless Joe" Jackson should be appropriately honored for his outstanding baseball accomplishments.

Bill: 109-sres-289
Sponsor: Sen. DeMint, Jim [R-SC]
Introduced: 2005-10-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
Baseball
Congress
Congressional tributes
Corruption in sports
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2005-10-27
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that Joseph Jefferson &#145;&#145;Shoeless Joe&#146;&#146; Jackson should be appropriately honored for his outstanding baseball accomplishments.

action_date: 2005-10-27
text: 

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

 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that Joseph Jefferson &#145;&#145;Shoeless Joe&#146;&#146; Jackson should be appropriately honored for his outstanding baseball accomplishments.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-27
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12027; text as passed Senate: CR S12027; text of measure as introduced: CR S12016-12017)
action_date: 2005-10-27
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 S12027; text as passed Senate: CR S12027; text of measure as introduced: CR S12016-12017)
action_date: 2005-10-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the life and expressing the deepest condolences of Congress on the passing of Edward Roybal, former United States Congressman.

Bill: 109-sres-290
Sponsor: Sen. Salazar, Ken [D-CO]
Introduced: 2005-10-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: California
Congress
Congressional tributes
Ex-Members of Congress
House of Representatives

Summary:
action_date: 2005-10-27
text: 
Declares that Congress honors the trail-blazing life and pioneering accomplishments of Congressman Edward Roybal from California and expresses its condolences on his passing.

action_date: 2005-10-27
text: 

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

 
Declares that Congress honors the trail-blazing life and pioneering accomplishments of Congressman Edward Roybal from California and expresses its condolences on his passing.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-27
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12027-12028; text as passed Senate: CR S12028; text of measure as introduced: CR S12017)
action_date: 2005-10-27
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 S12027-12028; text as passed Senate: CR S12028; text of measure as introduced: CR S12017)
action_date: 2005-10-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to congratulate the Chicago White Sox on winning the 2005 World Series Championship.

Bill: 109-sres-291
Sponsor: Sen. Obama, Barack [D-IL]
Introduced: 2005-10-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Baseball
Congress
Congressional tributes
Illinois
Sports and Recreation
Stadiums
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2005-10-27
text: 
Congratulates the Chicago White Sox on winning the 2005 World Series Championship.
 
Commends the fans, players, and management of the Houston Astros for allowing the White Sox to celebrate their World Series title at Minute Maid Park, the home field of the Astros.

action_date: 2005-10-27
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the Chicago White Sox on winning the 2005 World Series Championship.
 
Commends the fans, players, and management of the Houston Astros for allowing the White Sox to celebrate their World Series title at Minute Maid Park, the home field of the Astros.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-27
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12028-12030; text as passed Senate: CR S12029-12030; text of measure as introduced: CR S12017)
action_date: 2005-10-27
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 S12028-12030; text as passed Senate: CR S12029-12030; text of measure as introduced: CR S12017)
action_date: 2005-10-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution calling on the President to condemn the anti-Israel sentiments expressed by the President of Iran, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, on October 26, 2005.

Bill: 109-sres-292
Sponsor: Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2005-10-27 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Aggression
Antisemitism
Crime and Law Enforcement
Foreign leaders
Government Operations and Politics
Iran
Israel
Middle East and North Africa
President and foreign policy
Recognition (International law)
State-sponsored terrorism
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2005-10-27
text: 
Repudiates the anti-Israel sentiments expressed by the President of Iran, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, on October 26, 2005.
 
 Calls on the President, on behalf of the United States, to repudiate Mr. Ahmadinejad's statement in the strongest possible terms.

action_date: 2005-10-27
text: 

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

 
Repudiates the anti-Israel sentiments expressed by the President of Iran, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, on October 26, 2005.
 
 Calls on the President, on behalf of the United States, to repudiate Mr. Ahmadinejad's statement in the strongest possible terms.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-27
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12030; text as passed Senate: CR S12030; text of measure as introduced: CR S12018)
action_date: 2005-10-27
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 S12030; text as passed Senate: CR S12030; text of measure as introduced: CR S12018)
action_date: 2005-10-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution calling for a free and fair presidential election in the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Bill: 109-sres-293
Sponsor: Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ]
Introduced: 2005-10-27 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Central Asia
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Democracy
Election administration
Foreign leaders
Freedom of speech
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Kazakhstan
Nongovernmental organizations
Political parties
Political violence
Presidential elections
Right of assembly
Rule of law

Summary:
action_date: 2005-10-27
text: 
Calls on the government of Kazakhstan to: (1) hold a free presidential election in December 2005, in accordance with Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) guidelines; (2) guarantee the full participation of opposition figures and parties in the upcoming election and permit the return of political exiles; (3) guarantee foreign and domestic election monitors access to all aspects of the election process; (4) guarantee freedom of speech and assembly; and (5) meet all of its freely accepted OSCE commitments on democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S12018)
action_date: 2005-10-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the retention of the Federal tax deduction for State and local taxes paid.

Bill: 109-sres-294
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2005-11-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Government Operations and Politics
Income tax
Local taxation
State taxation
Tax deductions

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-02
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that Congress should not repeal or substantially alter the federal tax deduction for state and local taxes.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-11-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S12251-12252)
action_date: 2005-11-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the arrest of Sanjar Umarov in Uzbekistan.

Bill: 109-sres-295
Sponsor: Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN]
Introduced: 2005-11-02 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arrest
Central Asia
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Crime and Law Enforcement
Due process of law
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Law
Opposition (Political science)
Political prisoners
Prisoners' rights
Treaties
Uzbekistan

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-02
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the law enforcement and judicial authorities of Uzbekistan should ensure that Sanjar Umarov is accorded his full rights under the Uzbekistan Constitution to defend himself against charges that may be brought against him; (2) the government of Uzbekistan should observe its various treaty obligations, especially those under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, which obligate governments to provide for due process in criminal cases; and (3) the government of Uzbekistan should clarify the charges against Sanjar Umarov, his current condition, and his whereabouts. 

action_date: 2005-11-02
text: 

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

 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the law enforcement and judicial authorities of Uzbekistan should ensure that Sanjar Umarov is accorded his full rights under the Uzbekistan Constitution to defend himself against charges that may be brought against him; (2) the government of Uzbekistan should observe its various treaty obligations, especially those under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, which obligate governments to provide for due process in criminal cases; and (3) the government of Uzbekistan should clarify the charges against Sanjar Umarov, his current condition, and his whereabouts. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-11-02
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12279-12280; text as passed Senate: CR S12280; text of measure as introduced: CR S12252)
action_date: 2005-11-02
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 S12279-12280; text as passed Senate: CR S12280; text of measure as introduced: CR S12252)
action_date: 2005-11-02
text: Introduced in Senate