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A resolution recognizing the goals of Catholic Schools Week and honoring the valuable contributions of Catholic schools in the United States.

Bill: 111-sres-406
Sponsor: Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA]
Introduced: 2010-02-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Religion
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2010-02-02
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: 2010-02-02
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: 2010-02-02
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S448; text as passed Senate: CR S448; text of measure as introduced: CR S446)
action_date: 2010-02-02
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 S448; text as passed Senate: CR S448; text of measure as introduced: CR S446)
action_date: 2010-02-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the Concordia University-St. Paul volleyball team on winning their third consecutive NCAA Division II Women's Volleyball National Championship.

Bill: 111-sres-407
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Introduced: 2010-02-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Minnesota
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2010-02-04
text: 
Congratulates the Concordia University-St. Paul volleyball team on winning their third consecutive NCAA Division II Women's Volleyball National Championship. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-02-04
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S500)
action_date: 2010-02-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating February 3, 2010, as "National Women and Girls in Sports Day".

Bill: 111-sres-408
Sponsor: Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME]
Introduced: 2010-02-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Commemorative events and holidays
School athletics
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2010-02-04
text: 
Designates February 3, 2010, as National Women and Girls in Sports Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-02-04
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S500-501)
action_date: 2010-02-04
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S501)
action_date: 2010-02-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution calling on members of the Parliament in Uganda to reject the proposed "Anti-Homosexuality Bill", and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-sres-409
Sponsor: Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI]
Introduced: 2010-02-04 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Human rights
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Uganda

Summary:
action_date: 2010-02-04
text: 
Calls on the Ugandan Parliament to reject the proposed &quot;Anti-Homosexuality Bill.&quot; 
 
Urges all governments to reject and repeal similar criminalization laws.
 
Encourages the Secretary of State to closely monitor human rights abuses that occur because of sexual orientation and to encourage the repeal or reform of laws such as the proposed &quot;Anti-Homosexuality Bill&quot; in Uganda.
 

action_date: 2010-04-13
text: 

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

 
Calls on the Ugandan Parliament to reject the proposed &quot;Anti-Homosexuality Bill.&quot; 
 
Urges all governments to reject and repeal similar criminalization laws.
 
Encourages the Secretary of State to closely monitor human rights abuses that occur because of sexual orientation and to encourage the repeal or reform of laws such as the proposed &quot;Anti-Homosexuality Bill&quot; in Uganda.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-13
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2249; text as passed Senate: CR S2249)
action_date: 2010-04-13
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2249; text as passed Senate: CR S2249)
action_date: 2010-04-13
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 344.
action_date: 2010-04-13
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Kerry without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2010-04-13
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Kerry without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2010-04-13
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2010-02-04
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S501)
action_date: 2010-02-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting and recognizing the goals and ideals of "RV Centennial Celebration Month" to commemorate 100 years of enjoyment of recreation vehicles in the United States.

Bill: 111-sres-410
Sponsor: Sen. Bayh, Evan [D-IN]
Introduced: 2010-02-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Motor vehicles
Outdoor recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2010-02-04
text: 
Supports and recognizes the goals of RV Centennial Celebration Month to commemorate 100 years of enjoyment of recreational vehicles in the United States.

action_date: 2010-05-14
text: 

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

 
Supports and recognizes the goals of RV Centennial Celebration Month to commemorate 100 years of enjoyment of recreational vehicles in the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-14
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3789)
action_date: 2010-05-14
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S3789)
action_date: 2010-05-14
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3789)
action_date: 2010-05-14
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3789)
action_date: 2010-02-04
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S501)
action_date: 2010-02-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the importance and sustainability of the United States hardwoods industry and urging that United States hardwoods and the products derived from United States hardwoods be given full consideration in any program to promote construction of environmentally preferable commercial, public, or private buildings.

Bill: 111-sres-411
Sponsor: Sen. Lincoln, Blanche L. [D-AR]
Introduced: 2010-02-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Building construction
Ecology
Forests, forestry, trees

Summary:
action_date: 2010-02-09
text: 
Recognizes that U.S. hardwoods are an abundant, sustainable, and legal resource. 
 
Urges giving U.S. hardwoods and derivative products full consideration in programs to promote the construction of environmentally preferable commercial, public, or private buildings.

action_date: 2010-08-05
text: 

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

 
Recognizes that U.S. hardwoods are an abundant, sustainable, and legal resource. 
 
Urges giving U.S. hardwoods and derivative products full consideration in programs to promote the construction of environmentally preferable commercial, public, or private buildings.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-08-05
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6980)
action_date: 2010-08-05
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S6980)
action_date: 2010-08-05
text: Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6980)
action_date: 2010-08-05
text: Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6980)
action_date: 2010-02-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text of measure as introduced: CR S537-538)
action_date: 2010-02-09
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S538)
action_date: 2010-02-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 2010 as "National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month".

Bill: 111-sres-412
Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2010-02-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Nutrition and diet
Physical fitness and lifestyle

Summary:
action_date: 2010-02-09
text: 
Designates September 2010 as National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. 

Recognizes the importance of preventing childhood obesity and decreasing its prevalence in the United States.

action_date: 2010-03-26
text: 

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

Designates September 2010 as National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. 

Recognizes the importance of preventing childhood obesity and decreasing its prevalence in the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-26
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2166-2167)
action_date: 2010-03-26
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S2166-2167)
action_date: 2010-03-26
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2166-2167)
action_date: 2010-03-26
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2166-2167)
action_date: 2010-02-09
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S538)
action_date: 2010-02-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution relative to the death of Representative John P. Murtha, of Pennsylvania.

Bill: 111-sres-413
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2010-02-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional tributes
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
Pennsylvania

Summary:
action_date: 2010-02-09
text: 
 Declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable John P. Murtha, late a Representative from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
 
 Declares that when the Senate adjourns or recesses on February 9, 2010, it stand adjourned or recessed as a further mark of respect to the memory of Representative Murtha.

action_date: 2010-02-09
text: 

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

 
 Declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable John P. Murtha, late a Representative from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
 
 Declares that when the Senate adjourns or recesses on February 9, 2010, it stand adjourned or recessed as a further mark of respect to the memory of Representative Murtha.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-02-09
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S542; text as passed Senate: CR S542; text of measure as introduced: CR S539)
action_date: 2010-02-09
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S542; text as passed Senate: CR S542; text of measure as introduced: CR S539)
action_date: 2010-02-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution amending the Standing Rules of the Senate to provide for cloture to be invoked with less than a three-fifths majority after additional debate.

Bill: 111-sres-416
Sponsor: Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA]
Introduced: 2010-02-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Legislative rules and procedure
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2010-02-11
text: 
Amends rule XXII (Precedence of Motions) of the Standing Rules of the Senate with respect to cloture votes to close debate (end a filibuster) on any measure, motion, or other matter pending before the Senate.
 
Declares that, if the Senate fails to invoke cloture with respect to a measure, motion, or other pending matter, or the unfinished business, subsequent motions to end debate on the same measure, motion, matter, or unfinished business, may be filed, but only by unanimous consent, until the previous motion has been disposed of.
 
States that the affirmative vote on a subsequent motion to close debate on any measure, motion, or other matter, or unfinished business (other than a measure or motion to amend Senate rules) shall be reduced by three votes on the second such motion, and by three additional votes on each succeeding motion, until the affirmative vote is reduced to a number equal to or less than an affirmative vote of a majority of the Senators duly chosen and sworn. Declares that the required vote shall then be an affirmative vote of a majority of such Senators. Prohibits any further reduction in the requirement of an affirmative vote of a majority of Senators upon any vote taken on any later motion to close debate on the same measure, motion, matter, or unfinished business.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-22
text: Committee on Rules and Administration. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 111-706.
action_date: 2010-02-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S571-572)
action_date: 2010-02-11
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S572-574)
action_date: 2010-02-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Engineers Week, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-sres-417
Sponsor: Sen. Kaufman, Edward E. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2010-02-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Commemorative events and holidays
Research and development
Science and engineering education

Summary:
action_date: 2010-02-11
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Engineers Week. 
 
Declares that the Senate continues to work with the engineering community to ensure that the creativity and contributions made by engineers can be expressed through research, development, standardization, and innovation. 

action_date: 2010-02-23
text: 

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

 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Engineers Week. 
 
Declares that the Senate continues to work with the engineering community to ensure that the creativity and contributions made by engineers can be expressed through research, development, standardization, and innovation. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-02-23
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S715)
action_date: 2010-02-23
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S715)
action_date: 2010-02-23
text: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S715)
action_date: 2010-02-23
text: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S715)
action_date: 2010-02-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S574)
action_date: 2010-02-11
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S574-575)
action_date: 2010-02-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the life of the late Cynthia DeLores Tucker.

Bill: 111-sres-418
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2010-02-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Racial and ethnic relations
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2010-02-22
text: 
Commemorates the life and legacy of Cynthia DeLores Tucker and encourages the continued pursuit of her vision to eliminate racial and gender prejudice.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-02-22
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S624-625)
action_date: 2010-02-22
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S625-626)
action_date: 2010-02-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "National Guard Youth Challenge Day".

Bill: 111-sres-419
Sponsor: Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA]
Introduced: 2010-02-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Military education and training
National Guard and reserves
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2010-02-23
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Guard Youth Challenge Day.
 
Calls upon the people of the United States to observe such Day on February 24, 2010.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-02-23
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S709)
action_date: 2010-02-23
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S709-711)
action_date: 2010-02-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the members of the Army National Guard and Air National Guard of the State of Oklahoma for their service and sacrifice on behalf of the United States since September 11, 2001.

Bill: 111-sres-420
Sponsor: Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK]
Introduced: 2010-02-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Military personnel and dependents
National Guard and reserves
Oklahoma

Summary:
action_date: 2010-02-23
text: 
Expresses gratitude to the members of the Oklahoma Army and Air National Guard and their families for their service and sacrifice on behalf of the United States since September 11, 2001.
 
Recognizes the citizen-soldiers of the Oklahoma National Guard as invaluable to U.S. national security, vital to defending threats both foreign and domestic, and essential for responding to state and national emergencies.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-02-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S711)
action_date: 2010-02-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "National Guard Youth Challenge Day".

Bill: 111-sres-421
Sponsor: Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA]
Introduced: 2010-02-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Military education and training
National Guard and reserves
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2010-02-24
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Guard Youth Challenge Day.
 
Calls upon the people of the United States to observe such Day on February 24, 2010.

action_date: 2010-02-24
text: 

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

 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Guard Youth Challenge Day.
 
Calls upon the people of the United States to observe such Day on February 24, 2010.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-02-24
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S753; text as passed Senate: CR S753; text of measure as introduced: CR S751)
action_date: 2010-02-24
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 S753; text as passed Senate: CR S753; text of measure as introduced: CR S751)
action_date: 2010-02-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the important progress made by the people of Ukraine in the establishment of democratic institutions following the presidential run-off election on February 7, 2010.

Bill: 111-sres-422
Sponsor: Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN]
Introduced: 2010-02-25 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Europe
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Ukraine

Summary:
action_date: 2010-02-25
text: 
Recognizes the progress made by the people of Ukraine in establishing democratic institutions and carrying out elections on January 17, 2010, and on February 7, 2010.
 
 
Encourages all parties to respect Ukraine's independence and territorial sovereignty as well as its integration into the international democratic community.
 
Pledges support for the development of a free democratic system and a free market economy in Ukraine.
 
Reaffirms the Senate's commitment to engage the government of Ukraine in further development of bilateral cooperation through the United States-Ukraine Strategic Partnership Commission.

action_date: 2010-03-04
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the progress made by the people of Ukraine in establishing democratic institutions and carrying out elections on January 17, 2010, and on February 7, 2010.
 
 
Encourages all parties to respect Ukraine's independence and territorial sovereignty as well as its integration into the international democratic community.
 
Pledges support for the development of a free democratic system and a free market economy in Ukraine.
 
Reaffirms the Senate's commitment to engage the government of Ukraine in further development of bilateral cooperation through the United States-Ukraine Strategic Partnership Commission.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S1129)
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S1129)
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1128-1129)
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1128-1129)
action_date: 2010-02-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S800)
action_date: 2010-02-25
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S800)
action_date: 2010-02-25
text: Introduced in Senate