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A concurrent resolution to establish the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies for the inauguration of the President-elect and Vice President-elect of the United States on January 21, 2013.

Bill: 112-sconres-35
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2012-03-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2012-03-01
text: 
Establishes a Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies to make the necessary arrangements for the inauguration of the President-elect and the Vice President-elect of the United States on January 21, 2013.

action_date: 2012-03-01
text: 

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

 
Establishes a Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies to make the necessary arrangements for the inauguration of the President-elect and the Vice President-elect of the United States on January 21, 2013.

action_date: 2012-03-05
text: 

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

 
Establishes a Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies to make the necessary arrangements for the inauguration of the President-elect and the Vice President-elect of the United States on January 21, 2013.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-03-05
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2012-03-05
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H1143)
action_date: 2012-03-05
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H1143)
action_date: 2012-03-05
text: Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
action_date: 2012-03-05
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H1143)
action_date: 2012-03-05
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2012-03-05
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2012-03-02
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2012-03-01
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1368; text as passed Senate: CR S1368; text of measure as introduced: CR S1209)
action_date: 2012-03-01
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1368; text as passed Senate: CR S1368; text of measure as introduced: CR S1209)
action_date: 2012-03-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution to authorize the use of the rotunda and Emancipation Hall of the Capitol by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies in connection with the proceedings and ceremonies conducted for the inauguration of the President-elect and the Vice President-elect of the United States.

Bill: 112-sconres-36
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2012-03-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
U.S. Capitol

Summary:
action_date: 2012-03-01
text: 
Authorizes the use of the rotunda and Emancipation Hall of the U.S. Capitol on January 21, 2013, by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies in connection with the proceedings and ceremonies conducted for the inauguration of the President-elect and Vice President-elect of the United States.

action_date: 2012-03-01
text: 

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

 
Authorizes the use of the rotunda and Emancipation Hall of the U.S. Capitol on January 21, 2013, by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies in connection with the proceedings and ceremonies conducted for the inauguration of the President-elect and Vice President-elect of the United States.

action_date: 2012-03-05
text: 

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

 
Authorizes the use of the rotunda and Emancipation Hall of the U.S. Capitol on January 21, 2013, by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies in connection with the proceedings and ceremonies conducted for the inauguration of the President-elect and Vice President-elect of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-03-05
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2012-03-05
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H1144)
action_date: 2012-03-05
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H1144)
action_date: 2012-03-05
text: Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
action_date: 2012-03-05
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H1144)
action_date: 2012-03-05
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2012-03-05
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2012-03-02
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2012-03-01
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1368; text as passed Senate: CR S1368; text of measure as introduced: CR S1209)
action_date: 2012-03-01
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1368; text as passed Senate: CR S1368; text of measure as introduced: CR S1209)
action_date: 2012-03-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 112-sconres-38
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2012-03-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional operations and organization
House of Representatives
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2012-03-29
text: 
Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Thursday, March 29, 2012, through Sunday, April 1, 2012, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, April 16, 2012.
 
Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day through Friday, April 13, 2012, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on Monday, April 16, 2012.

action_date: 2012-03-29
text: 

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

 
Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Thursday, March 29, 2012, through Sunday, April 1, 2012, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, April 16, 2012.
 
Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day through Friday, April 13, 2012, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on Monday, April 16, 2012.

action_date: 2012-03-30
text: 

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

 
Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Thursday, March 29, 2012, through Sunday, April 1, 2012, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, April 16, 2012.
 
Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day through Friday, April 13, 2012, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on Monday, April 16, 2012.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-03-30
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2012-03-30
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2012-03-30
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H1809-1810)
action_date: 2012-03-30
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H1809-1810)
action_date: 2012-03-30
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1809-1810)
action_date: 2012-03-30
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2012-03-29
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2275; text as passed Senate: CR S2275; text of measure as introduced: CR S2264-2265)
action_date: 2012-03-29
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2275; text as passed Senate: CR S2275; text of measure as introduced: CR S2264-2265)
action_date: 2012-03-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 112-sconres-43
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2012-04-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional operations and organization
House of Representatives
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2012-04-26
text: 
Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Thursday, April 26, 2012, through Sunday, May 6, 2012, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, May 7, 2012.
 
Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day through Friday, May 4, 2012, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on Monday, May 7, 2012.

action_date: 2012-04-26
text: 

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

 
Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Thursday, April 26, 2012, through Sunday, May 6, 2012, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, May 7, 2012.
 
Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day through Friday, May 4, 2012, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on Monday, May 7, 2012.

action_date: 2012-04-27
text: 

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

 
Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Thursday, April 26, 2012, through Sunday, May 6, 2012, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, May 7, 2012.
 
Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day through Friday, May 4, 2012, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on Monday, May 7, 2012.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-04-27
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2012-04-27
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H2252)
action_date: 2012-04-27
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H2252)
action_date: 2012-04-27
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2252)
action_date: 2012-04-27
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2012-04-27
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2012-04-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2888; text as passed Senate: CR S2888; text of measure as introduced: CR S2840)
action_date: 2012-04-26
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2888; text as passed Senate: CR S2888; text of measure as introduced: CR S2840)
action_date: 2012-04-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to award the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the Montford Point Marines.

Bill: 112-sconres-45
Sponsor: Sen. Hagan, Kay R. [D-NC]
Introduced: 2012-06-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
North Carolina
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. Capitol

Summary:
action_date: 2012-06-05
text: 
Authorizes Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center to be used on June 27, 2012, for an event to award the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the Montford Point Marines. (Camp Montford Point, North Carolina, was the site for the training of the first African-American Marines.) 

action_date: 2012-06-05
text: 

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

 
Authorizes Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center to be used on June 27, 2012, for an event to award the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the Montford Point Marines. (Camp Montford Point, North Carolina, was the site for the training of the first African-American Marines.) 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-06-06
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2012-06-06
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2012-06-06
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2012-06-05
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3738; text as passed Senate: CR S3738; text of measure as introduced: CR S3734)
action_date: 2012-06-05
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3738; text as passed Senate: CR S3738; text of measure as introduced: CR S3734)
action_date: 2012-06-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that an appropriate site at the former Navy Dive School at the Washington Navy Yard should be provided for the Man in the Sea Memorial Monument to honor the members of the Armed Forces who have served as divers and whose service in defense of the United States has been carried out beneath the waters of the world.

Bill: 112-sconres-46
Sponsor: Sen. Webb, Jim [D-VA]
Introduced: 2012-06-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: District of Columbia
Military personnel and dependents
Monuments and memorials
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2012-06-06
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that the Secretary of the Navy should provide an appropriate site at the former Navy Dive School at the Washington Navy Yard (District of Columbia) for the Man in the Sea Memorial Monument to honor members of the Armed Forces who have served as divers and whose service in defense of the United States has been carried out beneath the waters of the world.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-06-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3783-3784)
action_date: 2012-06-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress on the sovereignty of the Republic of Cyprus over all of the territory of the island of Cyprus.

Bill: 112-sconres-47
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2012-06-06 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Cyprus
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Human rights
International law and treaties
Israel
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Turkey
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2012-06-06
text: 
Respects the sovereignty of the Republic of Cyprus over all of the territory on the island of Cyprus.
 
 Urges Turkey to recognize the sovereignty of the Republic of Cyprus over all of the territory of the island of Cyprus, end its illegal military occupation of Cyprus, and implement all U.N. Security Council resolutions on Cyprus. 
 
Supports the Republic of Cyprus in its plans to explore and exploit energy reserves within its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and praises Cyprus and Israel for working cooperatively to develop the energy holdings in the region. 
 
Opposes Turkey's threatening statements and naval movements designed to keep Cyprus from exploiting its energy resources. 
 
Expresses concern about Turkey's efforts to colonize the area of northern Cyprus, and considers Turkey in violation of Article 49 of the 4th Geneva Convention of 1949 by transferring parts of its own civilian population into occupied northern Cyprus. 
 
Urges the President to call on Turkey to end its illegal colonization of Cyprus, terminate its occupation of northern Cyprus, and cease illegal interference with Cyprus' exploitation of its energy resources.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-06-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3784)
action_date: 2012-06-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution recognizing 375 years of service of the National Guard and affirming congressional support for a permanent Operational Reserve as a component of the Armed Forces.

Bill: 112-sconres-48
Sponsor: Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT]
Introduced: 2012-06-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Military command and structure
Military operations and strategy
National Guard and reserves

Summary:
action_date: 2012-06-12
text: 
Recognizes: (1) the critical importance of the Operational Reserve as a component of the Armed Forces, particularly as a means of preserving combat power during a time of budget austerity; and (2) the dual-status, state-federal National Guard as the foundation of the Operational Reserve and of military manpower.
 
Expresses support for making the Operational Reserve permanent.
 
Repudiates proposals to return the Reserve Components to a diminished or purely strategic role in national security.
 
Affirms the growth of the Operational Reserve as circumstances warrant.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-06-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3983-3984)
action_date: 2012-06-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution to direct the Joint Committee on the Library to accept a statue depicting Frederick Douglass from the District of Columbia and display the statue in a suitable location in the Capitol.

Bill: 112-sconres-49
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2012-06-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Joint Committee on the Library
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. Capitol
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2012-06-21
text: 
Requires the Joint Committee on the Library to accept from the District of Columbia the donation of a statue depicting Frederick Douglass, subject to the terms and conditions that the Joint Committee considers appropriate.
 
Requires: (1) the Joint Committee to place the statue in a suitable permanent location in the Capitol; and (2) all costs associated with the donation, including transportation of the statue to, and placement in, the Capitol, to be paid by the District. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-06-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4423)
action_date: 2012-06-21
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4423)
action_date: 2012-06-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 112-sconres-51
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2012-06-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional operations and organization
House of Representatives
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2012-06-29
text: 
Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Friday, June 29, 2012, through Monday, July 2, 2012, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, July 9, 2012.
 
Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Friday, June 29, 2012, through Friday, July 6, 2012, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, July 9, 2012.

action_date: 2012-06-29
text: 

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

 
Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Friday, June 29, 2012, through Monday, July 2, 2012, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, July 9, 2012.
 
Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Friday, June 29, 2012, through Friday, July 6, 2012, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, July 9, 2012.

action_date: 2012-06-29
text: 

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

 
Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Friday, June 29, 2012, through Monday, July 2, 2012, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, July 9, 2012.
 
Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Friday, June 29, 2012, through Friday, July 6, 2012, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, July 9, 2012.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-06-29
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2012-06-29
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2012-06-29
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (consideration: CR H4652)
action_date: 2012-06-29
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(consideration: CR H4652)
action_date: 2012-06-29
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4652)
action_date: 2012-06-29
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4764-4765; text as passed Senate: CR S4764; text of measure as introduced: CR S4777)
action_date: 2012-06-29
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4764-4765; text as passed Senate: CR S4764; text of measure as introduced: CR S4777)
action_date: 2012-06-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution honoring the victims of the Aurora, Colorado, movie theater shooting and condemning the atrocities that occurred in Aurora, Colorado.

Bill: 112-sconres-53
Sponsor: Sen. Udall, Mark [D-CO]
Introduced: 2012-07-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Colorado
Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Federal officials
First responders and emergency personnel
State and local government operations
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2012-07-24
text: 
Condemns the atrocities that occurred in Aurora, Colorado, on July 20, 2012. Offers condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of those who were killed. Expresses hope for the rapid and complete recovery of the wounded.
 
Applauds the hard work and dedication exhibited by the hundreds of officials and others who offered support and assistance.
 
Honors the resilience of the community of Aurora and Colorado. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-07-24
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5309)
action_date: 2012-07-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution stating that it is the policy of the United States to oppose the sale, shipment, performance of maintenance, refurbishment, modification, repair, and upgrade of any military equipment from or by the Russian Federation to or for the Syrian Arab Republic.

Bill: 112-sconres-54
Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT]
Introduced: 2012-07-25 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Middle East
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military readiness
Russia
Syria

Summary:
action_date: 2012-07-25
text: 
 Opposes: (1) the sale, shipment, maintenance, or upgrade of any military equipment from or by the government of the Russian Federation to or for the government of the Syrian Arab Republic; and (2) any effort by the Russian government to increase or maintain the Syrian government's military capabilities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-07-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5401)
action_date: 2012-07-25
text: Introduced in Senate