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A resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of National Association of Manufacturers v. Taylor, et al.

Bill: 110-sres-460
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2008-02-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Congressional legal counsel
Congressional officers
Constitutional law
Government Operations and Politics
Law
Legislation
Lobbying
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2008-02-25
text: 
Authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent the Secretary of the Senate in the case of 
National Association of Manufacturers v. Taylor, et al
.

action_date: 2008-02-25
text: 

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

 
Authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent the Secretary of the Senate in the case of 
National Association of Manufacturers v. Taylor, et al
.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-02-25
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1145; text as passed Senate: CR S1145; text of measure as introduced: CR S1144)
action_date: 2008-02-25
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 S1145; text as passed Senate: CR S1145; text of measure as introduced: CR S1144)
action_date: 2008-02-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating March 1, 2008 as "World Friendship Day".

Bill: 110-sres-461
Sponsor: Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA]
Introduced: 2008-02-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Exchange of persons programs
International Affairs
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2008-02-26
text: 
Honors those who promote international understanding and good will in the world. 
 
Designates March 1, 2008, as World Friendship Day. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-02-26
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1203)
action_date: 2008-02-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the first week of April 2008 as "National Asbestos Awareness Week".

Bill: 110-sres-462
Sponsor: Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT]
Introduced: 2008-02-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Asbestos
Commerce
Environmental Protection
Environmental health
Health
Health education
Health warnings
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2008-02-27
text: 
Designates the first week of April 2008 as National Asbestos Awareness Week. Urges the Surgeon General to warn and educate people that asbestos exposure may be hazardous to their health.

action_date: 2008-03-05
text: 

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

 
Designates the first week of April 2008 as National Asbestos Awareness Week. Urges the Surgeon General to warn and educate people that asbestos exposure may be hazardous to their health.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-03-05
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S1654)
action_date: 2008-03-05
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S1654)
action_date: 2008-03-05
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1654)
action_date: 2008-03-05
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1654)
action_date: 2008-02-27
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1273)
action_date: 2008-02-27
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1273)
action_date: 2008-02-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating Vivian Stringer on winning 800 games in women's college basketball.

Bill: 110-sres-463
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2008-02-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Basketball
College sports
Congressional tributes
Education
Higher education
New Jersey
Sports and Recreation
Sports personnel
Women
Women athletes

Summary:
action_date: 2008-02-28
text: 
Honors Coach Vivian Stringer for winning 800 games in women's college basketball. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-02-28
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1387)
action_date: 2008-02-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating March 1, 2008 as "World Friendship Day".

Bill: 110-sres-464
Sponsor: Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA]
Introduced: 2008-02-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Exchange of persons programs
International Affairs
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2008-02-29
text: 
Honors those who promote international understanding and good will in the world. 
 
Designates March 1, 2008, as World Friendship Day. 

action_date: 2008-02-29
text: 

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

 
Honors those who promote international understanding and good will in the world. 
 
Designates March 1, 2008, as World Friendship Day. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-02-29
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1435-1436; text as passed Senate: CR S1435-1436; text of measure as introduced: CR S1433)
action_date: 2008-02-29
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 S1435-1436; text as passed Senate: CR S1435-1436; text of measure as introduced: CR S1433)
action_date: 2008-02-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating March 3, 2008, as "Read Across America Day".

Bill: 110-sres-465
Sponsor: Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]
Introduced: 2008-02-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Arts, Culture, Religion
Authors and authorship
Books
Congressional tributes
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Families
Parent and child
Reading
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2008-02-29
text: 
Designates March 3, 2008, as Read Across America Day.
 
Honors Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss) for his success in encouraging children to discover the joy of reading.
 
Honors the 11th anniversary of Read Across America Day.
 
Encourages parents to read with their children for at least 30 minutes on Read Across America Day.

action_date: 2008-02-29
text: 

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

 
Designates March 3, 2008, as Read Across America Day.
 
Honors Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss) for his success in encouraging children to discover the joy of reading.
 
Honors the 11th anniversary of Read Across America Day.
 
Encourages parents to read with their children for at least 30 minutes on Read Across America Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-02-29
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1436; text as passed Senate: CR S1436; text of measure as introduced: CR S1433)
action_date: 2008-02-29
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 S1436; text as passed Senate: CR S1436; text of measure as introduced: CR S1433)
action_date: 2008-02-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the life of William F. Buckley, Jr.

Bill: 110-sres-466
Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Introduced: 2008-02-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Authors and authorship
Congressional tributes
Government Operations and Politics
Journalism
Political science

Summary:
action_date: 2008-02-29
text: 
Honors the life of William F. Buckley, Jr. (founder of the National Review magazine) and expresses condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues. 

action_date: 2008-02-29
text: 

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

Honors the life of William F. Buckley, Jr. (founder of the National Review magazine) and expresses condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-02-29
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1434-1435; text as passed Senate: CR S1435; text of measure as introduced: CR S1433)
action_date: 2008-02-29
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 S1434-1435; text as passed Senate: CR S1435; text of measure as introduced: CR S1433)
action_date: 2008-02-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the life of Myron Cope.

Bill: 110-sres-467
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2008-02-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Broadcast journalism
Congressional tributes
Football
Government Operations and Politics
Pennsylvania
Reporters and reporting
Science, Technology, Communications
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2008-02-29
text: 
Recognizes the contributions of Myron Cope (football broadcaster) to the city of Pittsburgh, the game of football, and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

action_date: 2008-03-04
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the contributions of Myron Cope (football broadcaster) to the city of Pittsburgh, the game of football, and the Pittsburgh Steelers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-03-04
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S1546)
action_date: 2008-03-04
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S1546)
action_date: 2008-03-04
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1545-1546)
action_date: 2008-03-04
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1545-1546)
action_date: 2008-02-29
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1434)
action_date: 2008-02-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating April 2008 as "National 9-1-1 Education Month".

Bill: 110-sres-468
Sponsor: Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY]
Introduced: 2008-03-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Emergency Management
Emergency communication systems
Science, Technology, Communications
Special months
Telephone

Summary:
action_date: 2008-03-03
text: 
Designates April 2008 as National 9-1-1 Education Month. 

action_date: 2008-04-03
text: 

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

 
Designates April 2008 as National 9-1-1 Education Month. 

action_date: 2008-04-09
text: 

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

 
Designates April 2008 as National 9-1-1 Education Month. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-04-09
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2825-2826; text: CR S2825-2826)
action_date: 2008-04-09
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2825-2826; text: CR S2825-2826)
action_date: 2008-04-03
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 629.
action_date: 2008-04-03
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2008-04-03
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2008-04-03
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2008-03-03
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1482)
action_date: 2008-03-03
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution providing for a protocol for nonpartisan confirmation of judicial nominees.

Bill: 110-sres-469
Sponsor: Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA]
Introduced: 2008-03-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Advice and consent of the Senate
Congressional committees (Senate)
Government Operations and Politics
Judges
Law
Presidential appointments
Senate Judiciary

Summary:
action_date: 2008-03-04
text: 
Requires the Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee to establish a timetable for the confirmation of judicial nominees that provides a hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee within 30 days after the names of nominees have been submitted to the Senate and action by the Committee 30 days thereafter. Requires the Senate Majority Leader to establish a timetable that provides for action by the full Senate within 30 days after the Committee has reported out the nomination. 

Authorizes the Committee Chairman and the Senate Majority Leader to extend the period for Committee and full Senate action, respectively, by up to 30 days for cause.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-03-04
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1529)
action_date: 2008-03-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating March 1, 2008, as "National Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia Awareness Day".

Bill: 110-sres-471
Sponsor: Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA]
Introduced: 2008-03-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Blood diseases
Health
Health education
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2008-03-04
text: 
Designates March 1, 2008, as National Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia Awareness Day. 

action_date: 2008-03-04
text: 

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

 
Designates March 1, 2008, as National Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia Awareness Day. Urges all people of the United States to become more informed and aware of Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-03-04
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1546; text as passed Senate: CR S1546; text of measure as introduced: CR S1530)
action_date: 2008-03-04
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1546; text as passed Senate: CR S1546; text of measure as introduced: CR S1530)
action_date: 2008-03-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating March 26, 2008, as "National Support the Troops and Their Families Day" and encouraging the people of the United States to participate in a moment of silence to reflect upon the service and sacrifice of members of the Armed Forces both at home and abroad, as well as the sacrifices of their families.

Bill: 110-sres-473
Sponsor: Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]
Introduced: 2008-03-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Armed forces abroad
Families
Military dependents
Military personnel
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2008-03-05
text: 
Designates March 26, 2008, as National Support the Troops and Their Families Day. Encourages all Americans to participate in a moment of silence to reflect upon the service and sacrifice of members of the Armed Forces and their families.

action_date: 2008-03-05
text: 

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

Designates March 26, 2008, as National Support the Troops and Their Families Day. Encourages all Americans to participate in a moment of silence to reflect upon the service and sacrifice of members of the Armed Forces and their families.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-03-05
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1654; text as passed Senate: CR S1654; text of measure as introduced: CR S1599)
action_date: 2008-03-05
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 S1654; text as passed Senate: CR S1654; text of measure as introduced: CR S1599)
action_date: 2008-03-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that providing breakfast in schools through the National School Breakfast Program has a positive impact on the lives and classroom performance of low-income children.

Bill: 110-sres-474
Sponsor: Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI]
Introduced: 2008-03-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Academic performance
Education
Educational tests
Elementary and secondary education
Food relief
School lunch program
Social Welfare

Summary:
action_date: 2008-03-05
text: 
Recognizes the positive effect the National School Breakfast Program has had on children's classroom performance and the lives of low-income children and families.
 
 Expresses strong support for states that have successfully implemented school breakfast programs and encourages all states to improve their programs.
 
 Recognizes the need to provide states with resources to improve the availability of adequate and nutritious breakfasts.

action_date: 2008-03-05
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the positive effect the National School Breakfast Program has had on children's classroom performance and the lives of low-income children and families.
 
 Expresses strong support for states that have successfully implemented school breakfast programs and encourages all states to improve their programs.
 
 Recognizes the need to provide states with resources to improve the availability of adequate and nutritious breakfasts.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-03-05
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1654-1655; text as passed Senate: CR S1655; text of measure as introduced: CR S1599-1600)
action_date: 2008-03-05
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 S1654-1655; text as passed Senate: CR S1655; text of measure as introduced: CR S1599-1600)
action_date: 2008-03-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating Iowa State University of Science and Technology on its 150 years of leadership and service to the United States and the world as Iowa's land-grant university.

Bill: 110-sres-475
Sponsor: Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA]
Introduced: 2008-03-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Agricultural colleges
Agriculture and Food
Anniversaries
Congressional tributes
Education
Higher education
Iowa

Summary:
action_date: 2008-03-06
text: 
Congratulates Iowa State University of Science and Technology on its 150 years of outstanding service to the state of Iowa, the United States, and the world in fulfilling its mission as a land-grant university.
 
Thanks the state of Iowa for its visionary leadership in the beginning of the land-grant movement in the United States of America.

action_date: 2008-03-06
text: 

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

 
Congratulates Iowa State University of Science and Technology on its 150 years of outstanding service to the state of Iowa, the United States, and the world in fulfilling its mission as a land-grant university.
 
Thanks the state of Iowa for its visionary leadership in the beginning of the land-grant movement in the United States of America.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-03-06
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1716-1717; text as passed Senate: CR S1717; text of measure as introduced: CR S1711)
action_date: 2008-03-06
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 S1716-1717; text as passed Senate: CR S1717; text of measure as introduced: CR S1711)
action_date: 2008-03-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating March 25, 2008, as "Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy".

Bill: 110-sres-476
Sponsor: Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA]
Introduced: 2008-03-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Democracy
Europe
Government Operations and Politics
Greece
International Affairs
Sovereignty
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2008-03-07
text: 
Designates March 25, 2008, as Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy.

action_date: 2008-03-07
text: 

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

 
Designates March 25, 2008, as Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-03-07
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1782; text as passed Senate: CR S1782; text of measure as introduced: CR S1746-1747)
action_date: 2008-03-07
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 S1782; text as passed Senate: CR S1782; text of measure as introduced: CR S1746-1747)
action_date: 2008-03-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of designating March 2008 as National Multiple Sclerosis Education and Awareness Month.

Bill: 110-sres-477
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2008-03-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Health education
Medical personnel
Medical research
Multiple sclerosis
Science, Technology, Communications
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2008-03-10
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Multiple Sclerosis Education and Awareness Month and invites states and U.S. territories and possessions to issue proclamations designating March 2008 as that month. 

Reaffirms the nation's commitment to combating multiple sclerosis by promoting awareness about its causes and risks and by promoting new education programs, supporting research, and expanding access to medical treatment.

Recognizes all Americans living with multiple sclerosis, expresses gratitude to their family members and friends, and salutes the health care professionals who provide assistance to those afflicted and the researchers who continue to work to find cures and improve treatments.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-03-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1820)
action_date: 2008-03-10
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1820-1821)
action_date: 2008-03-10
text: Introduced in Senate