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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Commander of Multinational Forces-Iraq and all United States personnel under his command should receive from Congress the full support necessary to carry out the United States mission in Iraq.

Bill: 110-sres-70
Sponsor: Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ]
Introduced: 2007-02-05 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Administration of justice
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed forces abroad
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Constitutions
Energy
Equality before the law
Ethnic groups
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Insurgency
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Kurds
Law
Legislation
Middle East and North Africa
Military command and control
Military occupation
Military operations
Military strategy
Minorities
Petroleum
Petroleum industry
Rule of law
Sovereignty
Violence

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-05
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) Congress should ensure that General David Petraeus, the Commander of Multinational Forces-Iraq, and all U.S. personnel under his command have the necessary resources to carry out their mission in Iraq; and (2) the government of Iraq must make visible progress toward meeting the political, economic, and military benchmarks enumerated in this Resolution. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-02-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1579)
action_date: 2007-02-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the Transitional Federal Government of the Somali Republic.

Bill: 110-sres-71
Sponsor: Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK]
Introduced: 2007-02-05 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa (Sub-Saharan)
Alien property
American investments
Armed Forces and National Security
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Economic assistance
Ethiopia
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Foreign leaders
International cooperation
Islamic fundamentalism
Kenya
Military intervention
Negotiations
Nongovernmental organizations
Peace
Peace negotiations
Religion
Somalia
Technical assistance
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-05
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate: (1) supporting the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) of the Somali Republic; (2) recognizing Ethiopia, particularly Prime Minister Meles, and Kenya for their efforts toward pursuing peace in Somalia and support for the United States in the War on Terror; (3) that the United States should support multi-party talks to establish a national unity government in Somalia; (4) that U.S. assistance will better equip the TFG to face the challenges of restoring peace; (5) that the United States should promote foreign investment in Somalia; and (6) that the United States should aid the TFG to locate and free Somali-owned financial assets throughout the world, solicit support from other friendly countries, and encourage nongovernmental organizations to commit more resources to Somalia. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-02-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1579)
action_date: 2007-02-05
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1579-1580)
action_date: 2007-02-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution acknowledging the severity of the wetland loss occurring in Louisiana and supporting the observance of World Wetlands Day in the United States.

Bill: 110-sres-72
Sponsor: Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA]
Introduced: 2007-02-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Water Resources Development
Subjects: Commemorations
Ecosystem management
Environmental Protection
Louisiana
Special days
Wetlands

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-06
text: 
Acknowledges the severity of the wetland loss occurring in Louisiana.
 
Supports: (1) observance of World Wetlands Day in the United States; and (2) efforts to raise awareness about the critical need to preserve wetlands in Louisiana, the United States, and throughout the world.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-02-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1651-1652)
action_date: 2007-02-06
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1652)
action_date: 2007-02-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating February 6, 2007, as "Ronald Reagan Day".

Bill: 110-sres-73
Sponsor: Sen. Allard, Wayne [R-CO]
Introduced: 2007-02-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Ex-presidents
Government Operations and Politics
History
Reagan Administration
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-06
text: 
Designates February 6, 2007, as Ronald Reagan Day.
 

action_date: 2007-02-06
text: 

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

 
Designates February 6, 2007, as Ronald Reagan Day.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-02-06
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1653-1654; text: CR S1653-1654; text of measure as introduced: CR S1652)
action_date: 2007-02-06
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 S1653-1654; text: CR S1653-1654; text of measure as introduced: CR S1652)
action_date: 2007-02-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating each of February 7, 2007, and February 6, 2008, as "National Women and Girls in Sports Day".

Bill: 110-sres-74
Sponsor: Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME]
Introduced: 2007-02-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: College sports
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
Special days
Sports and Recreation
Women
Women athletes

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-07
text: 
Designates February 7, 2007, and February 6, 2008, as National Women and Girls in Sports Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-02-07
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1717)
action_date: 2007-02-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the Indianapolis Colts on their victory in Super Bowl XLI.

Bill: 110-sres-75
Sponsor: Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN]
Introduced: 2007-02-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Football
Indiana
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-07
text: 
Congratulates the Indianapolis Colts on their victory in Super Bowl XLI.

action_date: 2007-02-07
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the Indianapolis Colts on their victory in Super Bowl XLI.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-02-07
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1726; text as passed Senate: CR H1726; text of measure as introduced: CR S1717)
action_date: 2007-02-07
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1726; text as passed Senate: CR H1726; text of measure as introduced: CR S1717)
action_date: 2007-02-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the Transitional Federal Government of the Somali Republic.

Bill: 110-sres-77
Sponsor: Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK]
Introduced: 2007-02-12 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa (Sub-Saharan)
Alien property
American investments
Armed Forces and National Security
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Economic assistance
Ethiopia
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Foreign leaders
International cooperation
Islamic fundamentalism
Kenya
Military intervention
Negotiations
Nongovernmental organizations
Peace
Peace negotiations
Religion
Somalia
Technical assistance
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-12
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate: (1) supporting the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) of the Somali Republic; (2) recognizing Ethiopia, particularly Prime Minister Meles, and Kenya for their efforts toward pursuing peace in Somalia and support for the United States in the War on Terror; (3) that the United States should support multi-party talks to establish a national unity government in Somalia; (4) that U.S. assistance will better equip the TFG to face the challenges of restoring peace; (5) that the United States should promote foreign investment in Somalia; and (6) that the United States should aid the TFG to locate and free Somali-owned financial assets throughout the world, solicit support from other friendly countries, and encourage nongovernmental organizations to commit more resources to Somalia. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-02-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1868)
action_date: 2007-02-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution relative to the death of Representative Charles W. Norwood, Jr., of Georgia.

Bill: 110-sres-79
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2007-02-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congress
Congressional tributes
Georgia
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-13
text: 
Declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable Charles W. Norwood, Jr., a former member of the House of Representatives from Georgia.
 
Declares that when the Senate adjourns on February 13, 2007, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of Representative Norwood.

action_date: 2007-02-13
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 Charles W. Norwood, Jr., a former member of the House of Representatives from Georgia.
 
Declares that when the Senate adjourns on February 13, 2007, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of Representative Norwood.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-02-13
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2007-02-13
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1890-1891; text as passed Senate: CR S1890; text of measure as introduced: CR S1923)
action_date: 2007-02-13
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1890-1891; text as passed Senate: CR S1890; text of measure as introduced: CR S1923)
action_date: 2007-02-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize testimony, document production, and legal representation in State of Oregon v. Rebecca Michelson, Michele Darr, and Vernon Huffman

Bill: 110-sres-80
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2007-02-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Congressional employees
Congressional legal counsel
Congressional privileges and immunities
Crime and Law Enforcement
Evidence (Law)
Government Operations and Politics
Law
Members of Congress
Prosecution
Senate
Witnesses

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-13
text: 
Authorizes: (1) Kellie Lute and other employees of Senator Gordon Smith's office to testify and produce documents in 
State of Oregon v. Rebecca Michelson, Michele Darr, and Vernon Huffman
, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Kellie Lute and such other employees in those cases.

action_date: 2007-02-13
text: 

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

 
Authorizes: (1) Kellie Lute and other employees of Senator Gordon Smith's office to testify and produce documents in 
State of Oregon v. Rebecca Michelson, Michele Darr, and Vernon Huffman
, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Kellie Lute and such other employees in those cases.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-02-13
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1926-1927; text as passed Senate: CR S1927; text of measure as introduced: CR S1923)
action_date: 2007-02-13
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 S1926-1927; text as passed Senate: CR S1927; text of measure as introduced: CR S1923)
action_date: 2007-02-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 45th anniversary of John Hershel Glenn, Jr.'s historic achievement in becoming the first United States astronaut to orbit the Earth.

Bill: 110-sres-81
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Introduced: 2007-02-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Astronauts
Congressional tributes
Science, Technology, Communications
Space activities
Space exploration
Space flight

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-14
text: 
Honors the 45th anniversary of John Hershel Glenn, Jr.'s (John Glenn) landmark mission piloting the first manned orbital mission of the United States and recognizes the profound importance of John Glenn's achievement as a catalyst to space exploration and scientific advancement in the United States. 

action_date: 2007-02-17
text: 

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

 
Honors the 45th anniversary of John Hershel Glenn, Jr.'s (John Glenn) landmark mission piloting the first manned orbital mission of the United States and recognizes the profound importance of John Glenn's achievement as a catalyst to space exploration and scientific advancement in the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-02-17
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2218-2219)
action_date: 2007-02-17
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S2218-2219)
action_date: 2007-02-17
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2218-2219)
action_date: 2007-02-17
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2218-2219)
action_date: 2007-02-14
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1980)
action_date: 2007-02-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating August 16, 2007 as "National Airborne Day".

Bill: 110-sres-82
Sponsor: Sen. Hagel, Chuck [R-NE]
Introduced: 2007-02-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Airborne troops
Armed Forces and National Security
Army
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-15
text: 
Designates August 16, 2007, as National Airborne Day (to recognize the airborne forces of the U.S. Armed Forces).
 
 Calls on the people of the United States to observe National Airborne Day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.

action_date: 2007-06-07
text: 

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

 
Designates August 16, 2007, as National Airborne Day (to recognize the airborne forces of the U.S. Armed Forces).
 
 Calls on the people of the United States to observe National Airborne Day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.

action_date: 2007-06-20
text: 

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

 
Designates August 16, 2007, as National Airborne Day (to recognize the airborne forces of the U.S. Armed Forces).
 
 Calls on the people of the United States to observe National Airborne Day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8156-8158; text as passed Senate: CR S8157)
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8156-8158; text as passed Senate: CR S8157)
action_date: 2007-06-07
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 192.
action_date: 2007-06-07
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2007-06-07
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2007-06-07
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2007-02-15
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2111-2112)
action_date: 2007-02-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to amend the Standing Rules of the Senate to prohibit filling the tree.

Bill: 110-sres-83
Sponsor: Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA]
Introduced: 2007-02-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Legislative amendments
Senate rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-15
text: 
Amends Rule XV (Amendments and Motions) of the Standing Rules of the Senate to make it out of order for a Senator to offer a second degree amendment to his or her own first degree amendment (&quot;filling the tree&quot;).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-02-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2112)
action_date: 2007-02-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the creation of refugee populations in the Middle East, North Africa, and the Persian Gulf region as a result of human rights violations.

Bill: 110-sres-85
Sponsor: Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2007-02-16 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arab countries
Arab-Israeli conflict
Arabs
Christianity
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Ethnic relations
Human rights
Immigration
International agencies
Islamic countries
Jews
Middle East and North Africa
Minorities
Negotiations
Palestinians
Peace treaties
Persian Gulf
Refugees
Religion
Religious liberty
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-16
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the United States deplores the past and continuing violation of the human rights and religious freedoms of minority populations in Arab and Muslim countries throughout the Middle East, North Africa, and the Persian Gulf; and (2) with respect to Jews, Christians, and other displaced populations from countries in the region any comprehensive Middle East peace agreement must resolve all outstanding issues, including the legitimate rights of all refugees from the Middle East, North Africa, and the Persian Gulf.
 
Urges the President to instruct the U.S. Representative to the United Nations and all U.S. representatives in bilateral and multilateral fora that they should ensure that: (1) relevant text refers to multiple refugee populations that have been caused by the Arab-Israeli conflict; and (2) any explicit reference to the resolution of the Palestinian refugee issue is matched by a similar reference to the resolution of the issue of Jewish, Christian, and other refugees from Arab and Muslim countries from the Middle East, North Africa, and the Persian Gulf.
 
Clarifies that the United States supports the position that as an integral part of any comprehensive peace the issue of refugees and the mass violations of human rights of minorities in Arab and Muslim countries throughout the Middle East, North Africa, and the Persian Gulf must be resolved in a manner that includes: (1) consideration of the legitimate rights of all refugees displaced from Arab and Muslim countries from the Middle East, North Africa, and the Persian Gulf; and (2) recognition of the losses incurred by Jews, Christians, and other minority groups as a result of the Arab-Israeli conflict. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-02-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2180-2181)
action_date: 2007-02-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating March 1, 2007, as "Siblings Connection Day".

Bill: 110-sres-86
Sponsor: Sen. Salazar, Ken [D-CO]
Introduced: 2007-02-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Families
Foster home care
Siblings
Social Welfare
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-27
text: 
Designates March 1, 2007, as Siblings Connection Day. Expresses support for efforts to respect and preserve sibling relationships that are at risk of being disrupted by the placement of children into the foster care system.

action_date: 2007-02-28
text: 

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

Designates March 1, 2007, as Siblings Connection Day. Expresses support for efforts to respect and preserve sibling relationships that are at risk of being disrupted by the placement of children into the foster care system.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-02-28
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2434)
action_date: 2007-02-28
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S2434)
action_date: 2007-02-28
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2433-2434)
action_date: 2007-02-28
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2433-2434)
action_date: 2007-02-27
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2283)
action_date: 2007-02-27
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2283)
action_date: 2007-02-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the extraordinary achievements of Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick.

Bill: 110-sres-88
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2007-02-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Blacks
Congressional tributes
Government Operations and Politics
Governors
History
Massachusetts
Minorities

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-28
text: 
Honors the achievements of Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-02-28
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2372)
action_date: 2007-02-28
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2372)
action_date: 2007-02-28
text: Introduced in Senate