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A resolution improving the Senate cloture process.

Bill: 111-sres-440
Sponsor: Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]
Introduced: 2010-03-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Legislative rules and procedure
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: 
Amends Rule VIII (Order of Business) of the Standing Rules of the Senate to provide that all motions to proceed to the consideration of any matter shall be determined without debate, except motions to proceed to a proposal to change the Standing Rules. 
 
Amends Rule XXII (Precedence of Motions) of the Standing Rules of the Senate to: (1) provide that Senators may by a two-thirds vote agree to reduce the time for consideration of a motion to close debate (cloture); (2) allow a majority vote for invoking cloture (currently, 60 votes required) unless 41 Senators vote against cloture; and (3) set forth a new procedure for closing debate after 3 failed attempts by requiring 45 Senators to vote against closing debate, unless at least 1 of the Senators voting against closing debate caucuses with the party of the Majority Leader (in which case the threshold remains 41 votes to continue debate).
 
Increases the threshold vote for continuing debate from 41 to 45 if 1 member of the Majority votes to continue debate and 3 members caucusing with the Minority Leader vote to close debate. 
 
Adds Rule XLV (Process for Holds) to the Standing Rules of the Senate to require any Senator who provides notice of an intention to object to proceeding to a motion or matter to disclose such objection in the Congressional Record not later than two session days after the date of such notice. Allows the Senate to continue to recognize such objection if it is raised at least by one Senator who caucuses with the party of the Majority Leader and one Senator who causes with the party of the Minority Leader. 
 
Prohibits the recognition of a particular objection to a nomination for more than 30 days, but allows a second objection to a nomination beyond such 30-day limit if it is raised by at least 1 Senator who caucuses with the party of the Majority Leader and at least 1 Senator who caucuses with the party of the Minority Leader, neither of whom raised the first objection.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: Committee on Rules and Administration. Hearings held.
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1184-1185)
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the history and continued accomplishments of women in the Armed Forces of the United States.

Bill: 111-sres-441
Sponsor: Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]
Introduced: 2010-03-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' medical care
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Women's employment
Women's health
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: 
Acknowledges the contributions of women to our national defense and their importance in the history of the United States.
 
Celebrates the role women have played in securing our nation and defending our freedom.
 
Recognizes the unique challenges that women have overcome to expand their role in military service.
 
Agrees that programs available for women servicemembers and veterans should be strengthened and enhanced, including for those dealing with invisible wounds of war.
 
Encourages the people of the United States to honor women veterans and elevate their stature in our national conscience.

action_date: 2010-03-04
text: 

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

 
Acknowledges the contributions of women to our national defense and their importance in the history of the United States.
 
Celebrates the role women have played in securing our nation and defending our freedom.
 
Recognizes the unique challenges that women have overcome to expand their role in military service.
 
Agrees that programs available for women servicemembers and veterans should be strengthened and enhanced, including for those dealing with invisible wounds of war.
 
Encourages the people of the United States to honor women veterans and elevate their stature in our national conscience.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1207-1209; text as passed Senate: CR S1207-1208; text of measure as introduced: CR S1185)
action_date: 2010-03-04
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 S1207-1209; text as passed Senate: CR S1207-1208; text of measure as introduced: CR S1185)
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the people of the Republic of Lithuania on the Act of the Re-Establishment of the State of Lithuania, or Act of March 11, and celebrating the rich history of Lithuania.

Bill: 111-sres-442
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Introduced: 2010-03-04 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Europe
Human rights
Lithuania
Religion
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: 
Congratulates the people of the Republic of Lithuania on the occasion of the Act of the Re-Establishment of the State of Lithuania.
 
 Commends the government of Lithuania for its success in implementing political and economic reforms, for establishing political, religious, and economic freedoms, and for its commitment to human rights.
 
 Recognizes the close relationship between the U.S. and Lithuanian governments and calls on the President to continue to build on this relationship.

action_date: 2010-03-04
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the people of the Republic of Lithuania on the occasion of the Act of the Re-Establishment of the State of Lithuania.
 
 Commends the government of Lithuania for its success in implementing political and economic reforms, for establishing political, religious, and economic freedoms, and for its commitment to human rights.
 
 Recognizes the close relationship between the U.S. and Lithuanian governments and calls on the President to continue to build on this relationship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1207-1209; text as passed Senate: CR S1208; text of measure as introduced: CR S1185-1186)
action_date: 2010-03-04
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 S1207-1209; text as passed Senate: CR S1208; text of measure as introduced: CR S1185-1186)
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the life and service of Enrique "Kiki" Camarena.

Bill: 111-sres-443
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Introduced: 2010-03-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Law enforcement officers

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: 
Expresses appreciation for the profound dedication and public service of Enrique &quot;Kiki&quot; Camarena, a special agent of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) murdered in the line of duty. Tenders sympathy and appreciation to his family, friends, and DEA colleagues.
 
Encourages communities and organizations to commemorate the sacrifice of Special Agent Camarena through the promotion of drug-free communities and participation in drug prevention activities.

action_date: 2010-03-04
text: 

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

 
Expresses appreciation for the profound dedication and public service of Enrique &quot;Kiki&quot; Camarena, a special agent of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) murdered in the line of duty. Tenders sympathy and appreciation to his family, friends, and DEA colleagues.
 
Encourages communities and organizations to commemorate the sacrifice of Special Agent Camarena through the promotion of drug-free communities and participation in drug prevention activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1207-1209; text as passed Senate: CR S1208; text of measure as introduced: CR S1186)
action_date: 2010-03-04
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 S1207-1209; text as passed Senate: CR S1208; text of measure as introduced: CR S1186)
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize testimony and legal representation in City of Vancouver v. Galloway.

Bill: 111-sres-444
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2010-03-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Congressional officers and employees
Evidence and witnesses
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: 
 Authorizes: (1) Allison Creagan-Frank, Bethany Works, and any other employee of Senator Patty Murray's office from whom testimony may be required, to testify in the case of 
City of Vancouver v. Galloway
, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent them and any other employee of Senator Murray's office in connection with such testimony.

action_date: 2010-03-04
text: 

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

 
 Authorizes: (1) Allison Creagan-Frank, Bethany Works, and any other employee of Senator Patty Murray's office from whom testimony may be required, to testify in the case of 
City of Vancouver v. Galloway
, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent them and any other employee of Senator Murray's office in connection with such testimony.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1207-1209; text as passed Senate: CR S1208-1209; text of measure as introduced: CR S1186)
action_date: 2010-03-04
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 S1207-1209; text as passed Senate: CR S1208-1209; text of measure as introduced: CR S1186)
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: (text of measure as introduced: CR S1186)
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize the production of records by the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Bill: 111-sres-445
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2010-03-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Evidence and witnesses
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: 
Authorizes the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, acting jointly, to provide to law enforcement officials, regulatory agencies, and other entities or individuals duly authorized by federal, state, or foreign governments records of the Subcommittee's investigation into how politically powerful foreign officials, their relatives, and close associates have used U.S. professionals and financial institutions to bring large amounts of suspect funds into the United States to advance their interests and to circumvent U.S. anti-money laundering and anti-corruption safeguards.

action_date: 2010-03-04
text: 

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

 
Authorizes the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, acting jointly, to provide to law enforcement officials, regulatory agencies, and other entities or individuals duly authorized by federal, state, or foreign governments records of the Subcommittee's investigation into how politically powerful foreign officials, their relatives, and close associates have used U.S. professionals and financial institutions to bring large amounts of suspect funds into the United States to advance their interests and to circumvent U.S. anti-money laundering and anti-corruption safeguards.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1207-1209; text as passed Senate: CR S1209; text of measure as introduced: CR S1186)
action_date: 2010-03-04
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 S1207-1209; text as passed Senate: CR S1209; text of measure as introduced: CR S1186)
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.

Bill: 111-sres-446
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2010-03-08 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arms control and nonproliferation
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Nuclear weapons

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-08
text: 
Reaffirms Senate support for the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. 
 
 Urges the President to work to: (1) ensure that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has the necessary oversight resources as they relate to the Treaty; and (2) achieve universality in Treaty adherence.

action_date: 2010-04-13
text: 
Reaffirms Senate support for the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. 
 
Urges the President to: (1) work to achieve universal Treaty compliance; and (2) ensure that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has the necessary resources to conduct its Treaty oversight responsibilities. 
 
Encourages the President to work with: (1) international partners and Treaty states to promote the Model Additional Protocol to all Safeguards Agreements as the global standard for safeguards and a requirement for nuclear commerce; and (2) other Treaty states to strengthen compliance and enforcement mechanisms and develop collective responses in the U.N. Security Council and other multilateral fora to any notification of Treaty withdrawal.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-13
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 345.
action_date: 2010-04-13
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Kerry with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2010-04-13
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Kerry with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2010-04-13
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
action_date: 2010-03-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1263-1264)
action_date: 2010-03-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States Postal Service should issue a semipostal stamp to support medical research relating to Alzheimer's disease.

Bill: 111-sres-447
Sponsor: Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2010-03-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Department of Health and Human Services
Health programs administration and funding
Medical research
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Neurological disorders
Postal service
Research administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-08
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the United States Postal Service should: (1) issue a semipostal stamp to support medical research relating to Alzheimer's disease; and (2) transfer to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for that purpose any amounts becoming available from the sale of that stamp.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1264)
action_date: 2010-03-08
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1264)
action_date: 2010-03-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution reauthorizing the John Heinz Senate Fellowship Program.

Bill: 111-sres-448
Sponsor: Sen. Specter, Arlen [D-PA]
Introduced: 2010-03-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Aging
Congressional officers and employees
Policy sciences
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: 
Amends Senate Resolution 356, 102d Congress (establishing the John Heinz Senate Fellowship Program) to reauthorize the Program through FY2014.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1315)
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1315-1316)
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution celebrating Volunteers in Service to America on its 45th anniversary and recognizing its contribution to the fight against poverty.

Bill: 111-sres-449
Sponsor: Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV]
Introduced: 2010-03-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Congressional tributes
National and community service
Poverty and welfare assistance
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: 
Commends those who have served in Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) for their dedication and commitment to the fight against poverty.

Recognizes VISTA members for leveraging human, financial, and material resources to increase the ability of thousands of low-income areas across the country to address challenges and improve their communities.

Encourages the continued commitment of VISTA members to creating and expanding programs designed to bring individuals and communities out of poverty.

action_date: 2010-03-09
text: 

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

Commends those who have served in Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) for their dedication and commitment to the fight against poverty.

Recognizes VISTA members for leveraging human, financial, and material resources to increase the ability of thousands of low-income areas across the country to address challenges and improve their communities.

Encourages the continued commitment of VISTA members to creating and expanding programs designed to bring individuals and communities out of poverty.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1318-1319; text as passed Senate: CR S1318-1319; text of measure as introduced: CR S1316)
action_date: 2010-03-09
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 S1318-1319; text as passed Senate: CR S1318-1319; text of measure as introduced: CR S1316)
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to constitute the majority party's membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Eleventh Congress, or until their successors are chosen.

Bill: 111-sres-450
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2010-03-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Members of Congress
Senate Committee on Armed Services
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Senate Committee on the Budget

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: 
Makes majority party appointments to the following Senate Committees for the 111th Congress: (1) Armed Services; (2) the Budget; and (3) Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

action_date: 2010-03-09
text: 

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

 
Makes majority party appointments to the following Senate Committees for the 111th Congress: (1) Armed Services; (2) the Budget; and (3) Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1318; text as passed Senate: CR S1318; text of measure as introduced: CR S1316)
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1318; text as passed Senate: CR S1318; text of measure as introduced: CR S1316)
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for designation of a "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day".

Bill: 111-sres-451
Sponsor: Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC]
Introduced: 2010-03-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Vietnam

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-11
text: 
Honors and recognizes the contributions of veterans who served in Vietnam during war and peace.
 
Encourages state and local governments to establish Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day, and the people of the United States to observe such Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

action_date: 2010-03-19
text: 

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

 
Honors and recognizes the contributions of veterans who served in Vietnam during war and peace.
 
Encourages state and local governments to establish Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day, and the people of the United States to observe such Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-19
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S1780)
action_date: 2010-03-19
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S1780)
action_date: 2010-03-19
text: Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1780)
action_date: 2010-03-19
text: Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1780)
action_date: 2010-03-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1462)
action_date: 2010-03-11
text: Introduced in Senate