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A resolution commemorating 90 years of U.S.-Polish diplomatic relations, during which Poland has proven to be an exceptionally strong partner to the United States in advancing freedom around the world.

Bill: 111-sres-9
Sponsor: Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN]
Introduced: 2009-01-07 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Europe
Poland
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-07
text: 
Celebrates the 90th anniversary of U.S.-Polish diplomatic relations.
 
 Congratulates the Polish people on their great accomplishments as a democracy.
 
 Expresses appreciation for Poland's steadfast partnership with the United States.

action_date: 2009-03-31
text: 

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

 
Celebrates the 90th anniversary of U.S.-Polish diplomatic relations.
 
 Congratulates the Polish people on their great accomplishments as a democracy.
 
 Expresses appreciation for Poland's steadfast partnership with the United States.

action_date: 2009-04-01
text: 

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

 
Celebrates the 90th anniversary of U.S.-Polish diplomatic relations.
 
 Congratulates the Polish people on their great accomplishments as a democracy.
 
 Expresses appreciation for Poland's steadfast partnership with the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-01
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4227; text as passed Senate: CR S4227)
action_date: 2009-04-01
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4227; text as passed Senate: CR S4227)
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 40.
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Kerry without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Kerry without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported favorably.
action_date: 2009-01-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S175)
action_date: 2009-01-07
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S175)
action_date: 2009-01-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize production of documents to the Department of Defense Inspector General.

Bill: 111-sres-11
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2009-01-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Department of Defense
Government studies and investigations
Iraq
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Military procurement, research, weapons development
Public contracts and procurement

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-08
text: 
Authorizes the Chairman and ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, acting jointly, to produce to the Department of Defense (DOD) Inspector General records of the Committee's inquiry into allegations relating to administration of the Army's LOGCAP contract (a contract for logistical support in Iraq).

action_date: 2009-01-08
text: 

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

 
Authorizes the Chairman and ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, acting jointly, to produce to the Department of Defense (DOD) Inspector General records of the Committee's inquiry into allegations relating to administration of the Army's LOGCAP contract (a contract for logistical support in Iraq).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-01-08
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S237-238; text as passed Senate: CR S238; text of measure as introduced: CR S235)
action_date: 2009-01-08
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 S237-238; text as passed Senate: CR S238; text of measure as introduced: CR S235)
action_date: 2009-01-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to amend the Standing Rules of the Senate to prohibit filling the tree.

Bill: 111-sres-12
Sponsor: Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA]
Introduced: 2009-01-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Legislative rules and procedure
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-12
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: 2009-01-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S315)
action_date: 2009-01-12
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S315-316)
action_date: 2009-01-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the University of Florida football team for winning the 2008 Bowl Championship Series (BCS) national championship.

Bill: 111-sres-13
Sponsor: Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL]
Introduced: 2009-01-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Florida
Higher education
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-13
text: 
Congratulates the University of Florida Gators for winning the 2008 Bowl Championship Series (BCS) national championship. 

action_date: 2009-01-14
text: 
Congratulates the University of Florida Gators for winning the 2008 Bowl Championship Series (BCS) national championship. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-01-14
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S398-399)
action_date: 2009-01-14
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S398-399)
action_date: 2009-01-14
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S398-399)
action_date: 2009-01-14
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2009-01-14
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2009-01-13
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S348-349)
action_date: 2009-01-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution acknowledging the lifelong service of Griffin Boyette Bell, a legal icon, to the State of Georgia and to the United States.

Bill: 111-sres-15
Sponsor: Sen. Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA]
Introduced: 2009-01-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Law
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Congressional tributes
Department of Justice
Federal officials
Georgia
Lawyers and legal services

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-16
text: 
Acknowledges the lifelong services of Griffin Boyette Bell to the state of Georgia and the United States as a legal icon.
 
Commends him for his tenure as Attorney General of the United States and his commitment to the American Civil Rights Movement. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-01-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S657-658; text as passed Senate: CR S657-658; text of measure as introduced: CR S655)
action_date: 2009-01-16
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 S657-658; text as passed Senate: CR S657-658; text of measure as introduced: CR S655)
action_date: 2009-01-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of February 2 through February 6, 2009, as "National School Counseling Week".

Bill: 111-sres-16
Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
Introduced: 2009-01-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Elementary and secondary education
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-16
text: 
Designates the week of February 2-6, 2009, as National School Counseling Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-01-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S658; text as passed Senate: CR S658; text of measure as introduced: CR S656)
action_date: 2009-01-16
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 S658; text as passed Senate: CR S658; text of measure as introduced: CR S656)
action_date: 2009-01-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing and honoring Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger III, his co-pilot Jeffrey Skiles, the crewmembers of U.S. Airways Flight 1549, and the first responders, ferry operators and tug boat drivers of New York City, for their heroic and intuitive roles in the safe emergency landing of U.S. Airways Flight 1549.

Bill: 111-sres-17
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2009-01-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Accidents
Aviation and airports
Congressional tributes
New York City
Transportation employees
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-16
text: 
Recognizes and honors Chesley Sullenberger III, Jeffrey Skiles, the crewmembers and passengers of U.S. Airways Flight 1549, and the first responders, ferry operators, and tugboat drivers of New York City for their heroic efforts in saving 155 lives in the safe emergency landing of U.S. Airways Flight 1549.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-01-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S658-659; text as passed Senate: CR S658-659; text of measure as introduced: CR S656)
action_date: 2009-01-16
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 S658-659; text as passed Senate: CR S658-659; text of measure as introduced: CR S656)
action_date: 2009-01-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution making majority party appointments to certain Senate committees for the 111th Congress.

Bill: 111-sres-18
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2009-01-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Joint Economic Committee
Members of Congress
Senate
Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
Senate Committee on Appropriations
Senate Committee on Armed Services
Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
Senate Committee on Finance
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
Senate Committee on Rules and Administration
Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs
Senate Committee on the Budget
Senate Committee on the Judiciary
Senate Select Committee on Ethics
Senate Select Committee on Intelligence
Senate Special Committee on Aging

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-21
text: 
Designates the majority party membership on specified Senate committees for the 111th Congress.

action_date: 2009-01-21
text: 

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

 
Designates the majority party membership on specified Senate committees for the 111th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-01-21
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S729-730; text as passed Senate: CR S729-730; text of measure as introduced: CR S726)
action_date: 2009-01-21
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S729-730; text as passed Senate: CR S729-730; text of measure as introduced: CR S726)
action_date: 2009-01-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution making minority party appointments for the 111th Congress.

Bill: 111-sres-19
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Introduced: 2009-01-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Joint Economic Committee
Members of Congress
Senate
Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
Senate Committee on Appropriations
Senate Committee on Armed Services
Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
Senate Committee on Finance
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
Senate Committee on Rules and Administration
Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs
Senate Committee on the Budget
Senate Committee on the Judiciary
Senate Select Committee on Ethics
Senate Select Committee on Intelligence
Senate Special Committee on Aging

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-21
text: 
Designates the minority party membership on specified Senate committees for the 111th Congress.

action_date: 2009-01-21
text: 

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

 
Designates the minority party membership on specified Senate committees for the 111th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-01-21
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S729-730; text as passed Senate: CR S730; text of measure as introduced: CR S726-727)
action_date: 2009-01-21
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S729-730; text as passed Senate: CR S730; text of measure as introduced: CR S726-727)
action_date: 2009-01-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution celebrating the 60th anniversary of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

Bill: 111-sres-20
Sponsor: Sen. Voinovich, George V. [R-OH]
Introduced: 2009-01-26 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Europe
International organizations and cooperation
Military command and structure

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-26
text: 
Celebrates the 60th anniversary of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

action_date: 2009-03-31
text: 

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

 
Celebrates the 60th anniversary of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
 
Expresses appreciation for: (1) the steadfast partnership between NATO and the U.S. government; and (2) NATO's work to ensure peace and stability in Europe and throughout the world.

action_date: 2009-04-01
text: 

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

 Celebrates the 60th anniversary of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). 
Expresses appreciation for: (1) the steadfast partnership between NATO and the U.S. government; and (2) NATO's work to ensure peace and stability in Europe and throughout the world.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-01
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4227; text as passed Senate: CR S4227)
action_date: 2009-04-01
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4227; text as passed Senate: CR S4227)
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 41.
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Kerry without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Kerry without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported favorably.
action_date: 2009-01-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S846)
action_date: 2009-01-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize testimony in United States of America v. Vincent J. Fumo, et al.

Bill: 111-sres-21
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2009-01-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Congressional officers and employees
Evidence and witnesses
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-26
text: 
Authorizes David Urban, a former employee of the office of Senator Arlen Specter, to testify in 
United States of America v. Vincent J. Fumo, et al.
, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted. 
 

action_date: 2009-01-26
text: 

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

 
Authorizes David Urban, a former employee of the office of Senator Arlen Specter, to testify in 
United States of America v. Vincent J. Fumo, et al.
, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-01-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S849-850; text as passed Senate: CR S850; text of measure as introduced: CR S846)
action_date: 2009-01-26
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S849-850; text as passed Senate: CR S850; text of measure as introduced: CR S846)
action_date: 2009-01-26
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: 111-sres-22
Sponsor: Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA]
Introduced: 2009-01-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Religion
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-27
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: 2009-01-27
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: 2009-01-27
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S946; text as passed Senate: CR S946; text of measure as introduced: CR S899)
action_date: 2009-01-27
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S946; text as passed Senate: CR S946; text of measure as introduced: CR S899)
action_date: 2009-01-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the life of Andrew Wyeth.

Bill: 111-sres-23
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2009-01-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Congressional tributes
Pennsylvania

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-27
text: 
Recognizes Andrew Wyeth as one of the most popular American artists of the twentieth century and the outstanding contributions of Andrew Wyeth to the art world. 

action_date: 2009-01-27
text: 

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

Recognizes Andrew Wyeth as one of the most popular American artists of the twentieth century and the outstanding contributions of Andrew Wyeth to the art world. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-01-27
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S946-947; text as passed Senate: CR S947; text of measure as introduced: CR S899-900)
action_date: 2009-01-27
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S946-947; text as passed Senate: CR S947; text of measure as introduced: CR S899-900)
action_date: 2009-01-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending China's Charter 08 movement and related efforts for upholding the universality of human rights and advancing democratic reforms in China.

Bill: 111-sres-24
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2009-01-28 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
China
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Human rights
International law and treaties

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-28
text: 
Notes the numerous commitments that the government of China has made to the international community as a signatory to the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international conventions.
 
Commends the citizens of China who have signed onto Charter 08. 
 
Calls on: (1) the government of China to release all people detained because of their involvement with the Charter 08 effort, including Liu Xiaobo; and (2) President Obama and Secretary of State Clinton to engage with the government of China on human rights issues.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-01-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S998)
action_date: 2009-01-28
text: Introduced in Senate