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An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Bill: 110-sres-57
Sponsor: Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA]
Introduced: 2007-01-31 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees (Senate)
Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry

Summary:
action_date: 2007-01-31
text: 
Authorizes expenditures by the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry for the 110th Congress. 

action_date: 2007-01-31
text: 

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

 
Authorizes expenditures by the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry for the 110th Congress. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-01-31
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1460)
action_date: 2007-01-31
text: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Harkin. Without written report.
action_date: 2007-01-31
text: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Harkin. Without written report.
action_date: 2007-01-31
text: Introduced in Senate
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Bill: 110-sres-58
Sponsor: Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI]
Introduced: 2007-01-31 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees (Senate)
Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation

Summary:
action_date: 2007-01-31
text: 
Authorizes expenditures by the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation for the 110th Congress.

action_date: 2007-01-31
text: 

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

 
Authorizes expenditures by the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation for the 110th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-01-31
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1460-1461)
action_date: 2007-01-31
text: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Inouye. Without written report.
action_date: 2007-01-31
text: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Inouye. Without written report.
action_date: 2007-01-31
text: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation ordered to be reported an original measure.
action_date: 2007-01-31
text: Introduced in Senate
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Finance.

Bill: 110-sres-59
Sponsor: Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT]
Introduced: 2007-01-31 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees (Senate)
Senate Finance

Summary:
action_date: 2007-01-31
text: 
Authorizes expenditures by the Committee on Finance for the 110th Congress. 

action_date: 2007-01-31
text: 

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

 
Authorizes expenditures by the Committee on Finance for the 110th Congress. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-01-31
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1461)
action_date: 2007-01-31
text: Committee on Finance. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Baucus. Without written report.
action_date: 2007-01-31
text: Committee on Finance. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Baucus. Without written report.
action_date: 2007-01-31
text: Introduced in Senate
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Bill: 110-sres-60
Sponsor: Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [ID-CT]
Introduced: 2007-01-31 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees (Senate)
Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2007-01-31
text: 
Authorizes expenditures by the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs for the 110th Congress. 

action_date: 2007-01-31
text: 

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

 
Authorizes expenditures by the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs for the 110th Congress. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-01-31
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1461-1462)
action_date: 2007-01-31
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Lieberman. Without written report.
action_date: 2007-01-31
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Lieberman. Without written report.
action_date: 2007-01-31
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs ordered to be reported an original measure.
action_date: 2007-01-31
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating January 2007 as "National Mentoring Month".

Bill: 110-sres-61
Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2007-01-31 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Families
Labor and Employment
Mentoring
Social Welfare
Special months
Volunteer workers
Youth services

Summary:
action_date: 2007-01-31
text: 
Designates January 2007 as National Mentoring Month. 
 
Praises those who are already serving as mentors. 
 
Encourages others to volunteer as mentors.

action_date: 2007-01-31
text: 

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

 
Designates January 2007 as National Mentoring Month. 
 
Praises those who are already serving as mentors. 
 
Encourages others to volunteer as mentors.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-01-31
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1466; text as passed Senate: CR S1466; text of measure as introduced: CR S1462-1463)
action_date: 2007-01-31
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 S1466; text as passed Senate: CR S1466; text of measure as introduced: CR S1462-1463)
action_date: 2007-01-31
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the goals of Catholic Schools Week and honoring the valuable contributions of Catholic schools in the United States.

Bill: 110-sres-62
Sponsor: Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA]
Introduced: 2007-01-31 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Catholic Church
Church and education
Congress
Congressional tributes
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Elementary education
Private schools
Religion
Religious education
Secondary education
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2007-01-31
text: 
Recognizes the goals of Catholic Schools Week, an event cosponsored by the National Catholic Educational Association and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops that recognizes the vital contributions of thousands of Catholic elementary and secondary schools in the United States. 

Commends Catholic schools, students, parents, and teachers for their ongoing contributions to education and the future of this country.

action_date: 2007-01-31
text: 

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

Recognizes the goals of Catholic Schools Week, an event cosponsored by the National Catholic Educational Association and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops that recognizes the vital contributions of thousands of Catholic elementary and secondary schools in the United States. 

Commends Catholic schools, students, parents, and teachers for their ongoing contributions to education and the future of this country.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-01-31
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1467; text as passed Senate: CR S1467; text of measure as introduced: CR S1463)
action_date: 2007-01-31
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 S1467; text as passed Senate: CR S1467; text of measure as introduced: CR S1463)
action_date: 2007-01-31
text: Introduced in Senate
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Rules and Administration.

Bill: 110-sres-63
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Introduced: 2007-01-31 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees (Senate)
Senate Rules and Administration

Summary:
action_date: 2007-01-31
text: 
Authorizes expenditures by the Committee on Rules and Administration for the 110th Congress. 

action_date: 2007-01-31
text: 

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

 
Authorizes expenditures by the Committee on Rules and Administration for the 110th Congress. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-01-31
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 17. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1463)
action_date: 2007-01-31
text: Committee on Rules and Administration. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Feinstein. Without written report.
action_date: 2007-01-31
text: Committee on Rules and Administration. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Feinstein. Without written report.
action_date: 2007-01-31
text: Introduced in Senate
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Bill: 110-sres-64
Sponsor: Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2007-02-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees (Senate)
Senate Foreign Relations

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-01
text: 
Authorizes expenditures by the Committee on Foreign Relations for the 110th Congress. 

action_date: 2007-02-01
text: 

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

 
Authorizes expenditures by the Committee on Foreign Relations for the 110th Congress. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-02-01
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1537)
action_date: 2007-02-01
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Biden. Without written report.
action_date: 2007-02-01
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Biden. Without written report.
action_date: 2007-02-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution condemning the murder of Turkish-Armenian journalist and human rights advocate Hrant Dink and urging the people of Turkey to honor his legacy of tolerance.

Bill: 110-sres-65
Sponsor: Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2007-02-01 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armenia
Assassination
Cemeteries and funerals
Central Asia
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Clergy
Crime and Law Enforcement
Criminal investigation
Democracy
Diplomacy
Europe
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Freedom of the press
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Middle East and North Africa
Murder
Prosecution
Recognition (International law)
Religion
Reporters and reporting
Turkey

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-01
text: 
Condemns the murder of Hrant Dink. 
 
 Supports the government of Turkey's pledge to investigate Mr. Dink's assassination and prosecute those responsible.
 
 Urges the government of Turkey to repeal Article 301 of the Turkish Penal Code and work to foster a more open intellectual environment that is conducive to the free exchange of ideas.
 
 Recognizes the government of Turkey's decision to invite Armenian religious and political figures to participate in memorial services for Mr. Dink.
 
 Calls on the government of Turkey to reestablish full diplomatic, political, and economic relations with the government of Armenia.
 
 Urges the people of Turkey to honor Mr. Dink's legacy of tolerance.

action_date: 2007-03-29
text: 
Condemns the murder of Hrant Dink. 
 
Supports the government of Turkey's pledge to conduct an exhaustive investigation into Mr. Dink's assassination and acknowledges the prompt arrest of individuals allegedly responsible for the killing.
 
 Urges the government of Turkey to repeal Article 301 of the Turkish Penal Code and work to foster a more open intellectual environment.
 
 Recognizes the government of Turkey's decision to invite senior Armenian religious and political figures to participate in memorial services for Mr. Dink.
 
 Calls on the governments of Turkey and Armenia to reestablish full diplomatic, political, and economic relations.
 
 Supports Mr. Dink's wish that Turkey pursue further integration into Euro-Atlantic institutions and encourages the government of Turkey to enact reforms conducive to such ends.
 
 Urges the people of Turkey to honor Mr. Dink's legacy of tolerance. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-03-29
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 102.
action_date: 2007-03-29
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden with an amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2007-03-29
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden with an amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2007-03-28
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
action_date: 2007-02-01
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1537-1538)
action_date: 2007-02-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the life, achievements, and distinguished career of the Reverend Robert F. Drinan, S.J.

Bill: 110-sres-66
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2007-02-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Clergy
Congress
Congressional tributes
Education
Ex-Members of Congress
Higher education
House of Representatives
Human rights
International Affairs
Law
Legal education
Massachusetts
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-01
text: 
Declares that the Senate: (1) honors the life, achievements, and distinguished career of the Reverend Robert F. Drinan, S.J.; (2) offers its appreciation for Father Drinan's devoted work on behalf of the thousands of Massachusetts residents he represented in the House of Representatives and the millions of people worldwide who benefitted from his human rights initiatives; and (3) expresses its condolences to Father Drinan's family and friends.
 

action_date: 2007-02-01
text: 

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

 
Declares that the Senate: (1) honors the life, achievements, and distinguished career of the Reverend Robert F. Drinan, S.J.; (2) offers its appreciation for Father Drinan's devoted work on behalf of the thousands of Massachusetts residents he represented in the House of Representatives and the millions of people worldwide who benefitted from his human rights initiatives; and (3) expresses its condolences to Father Drinan's family and friends.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-02-01
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1540-1541; text as passed Senate: CR S1541; text of measure as introduced: CR S1538)
action_date: 2007-02-01
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 S1540-1541; text as passed Senate: CR S1541; text of measure as introduced: CR S1538)
action_date: 2007-02-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating March 2007 as "Go Direct Month".

Bill: 110-sres-67
Sponsor: Sen. Dole, Elizabeth [R-NC]
Introduced: 2007-02-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Bank deposits
Congressional tributes
Electronic funds transfers
Finance and Financial Sector
Old age, survivors and disability insurance
Science, Technology, Communications
Social Welfare
Social security beneficiaries
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-01
text: 
Declares that the Senate: (1) supports the goals and ideals of &quot;Go Direct&quot;; (2) designates March 2007 as &quot;Go Direct Month&quot;; and (3) commends federal, state, and local governments, and the private sector, for promoting March as &quot;Go Direct Month&quot;.
 
Encourages the people of the United States to: (1) participate in events and awareness initiatives held during the month of March; (2) become informed about the convenience and safety of direct deposit; and (3) consider signing up for direct deposit of Social Security or other federal benefits.

action_date: 2007-02-01
text: 

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

 
Declares that the Senate: (1) supports the goals and ideals of &quot;Go Direct&quot;; (2) designates March 2007 as &quot;Go Direct Month&quot;; and (3) commends federal, state, and local governments, and the private sector, for promoting March as &quot;Go Direct Month&quot;.
 
Encourages the people of the United States to: (1) participate in events and awareness initiatives held during the month of March; (2) become informed about the convenience and safety of direct deposit; and (3) consider signing up for direct deposit of Social Security or other federal benefits.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-02-01
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1541-1542; text as passed Senate: CR S1541-1542; text of measure as introduced: CR S1538)
action_date: 2007-02-01
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 S1541-1542; text as passed Senate: CR S1541-1542; text of measure as introduced: CR S1538)
action_date: 2007-02-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending the Miss America Organization for its longstanding commitment to quality education and the character of women in the United States.

Bill: 110-sres-68
Sponsor: Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK]
Introduced: 2007-02-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Congressional tributes
Education
Exhibitions
Higher education
Oklahoma
Scholarships
Women
Women's education

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-01
text: 
Commends the Miss America Organization for its longstanding commitment to quality education and the character of women in this country.
 
Congratulates Miss America 2007, Lauren Nelson of Lawton, Oklahoma.

action_date: 2007-02-01
text: 

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

 
Commends the Miss America Organization for its longstanding commitment to quality education and the character of women in this country.
 
Congratulates Miss America 2007, Lauren Nelson of Lawton, Oklahoma.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-02-01
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1542; text as passed Senate: CR S1542; text of measure as introduced: CR S1538)
action_date: 2007-02-01
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 S1542; text as passed Senate: CR S1542; text of measure as introduced: CR S1538)
action_date: 2007-02-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the African-American spiritual as a national treasure.

Bill: 110-sres-69
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2007-02-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Black history
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
History
Minorities
Music
Slavery

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-05
text: 
Recognizes that African American spirituals are a poignant and powerful genre of music that have become one of the most significant segments of American music in existence. Encourages the people of the United States to reflect on the important contribution of African-American spirituals to U.S. history and to recognize the African-American spiritual as a national treasure. 

action_date: 2007-02-15
text: 

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

 
Recognizes that African American spirituals are a poignant and powerful genre of music that have become one of the most significant segments of American music in existence. Encourages the people of the United States to reflect on the important contribution of African-American spirituals to U.S. history and to recognize the African-American spiritual as a national treasure. 

action_date: 2007-02-17
text: 

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

 
Recognizes that African American spirituals are a poignant and powerful genre of music that have become one of the most significant segments of American music in existence. Encourages the people of the United States to reflect on the important contribution of African-American spirituals to U.S. history and to recognize the African-American spiritual as a national treasure. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-02-17
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2219; text as passed Senate: CR S2219)
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.(consideration: CR S2219; text as passed Senate: CR S2219)
action_date: 2007-02-15
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 30.
action_date: 2007-02-15
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2007-02-15
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2007-02-15
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2007-02-05
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1578-1579)
action_date: 2007-02-05
text: Introduced in Senate