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A resolution amending rule XXXI of the Standing Rules of the Senate to limit the time during which a nomination shall be confirmed or rejected, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-sres-724
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Introduced: 2018-12-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Federal officials
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Legislative rules and procedure
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: 
This resolution amends Rule XXXI (Executive Session - Proceedings on Nominations) of the Standing Rules of the Senate to modify Senate procedures for considering presidential nominations. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7597)
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution modifying extended debate in the Senate to improve the legislative process.

Bill: 115-sres-725
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Introduced: 2018-12-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Legislative rules and procedure
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: 
This resolution amends Rule XXII (Precedence of Motions) of the Standing Rules of the Senate to modify the rules for extended debate in the Senate, including the procedures for a filibuster and invoking cloture. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7597-7598)
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution amending rule XXVIII of the Standing Rules of the Senate to provide for timely establishment of conference committees.

Bill: 115-sres-726
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Introduced: 2018-12-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Legislative rules and procedure
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: 
This resolution amends Rule XXVIII (Conference Committees; Reports; Open Meetings) of the Standing Rules of the Senate to limit to two hours consideration of any motion (not only a related cloture motion) to
 
 
 disagree to a House amendment or insist upon a Senate amendment,
 
 request a committee of conference with the House or to agree to a request by the House for a committee of conference, and
 
 authorize the Presiding Officer to appoint conferees (or a motion to appoint conferees).
 
 
Such limitation also applies to consideration of any related debatable motions or appeals.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7598)
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution providing for consideration of changes to rules for the proceedings of the Senate.

Bill: 115-sres-727
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Introduced: 2018-12-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Congressional operations and organization
Legislative rules and procedure
Members of Congress
Senate
Senate Committee on Rules and Administration

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: 
Amends Rule V (Suspension and Amendment of the Rules) of the Standing Rules of the Senate to revise Senate proceedings, including, at the beginning of a new Congress, agreement to resolutions that:
 
 
appoint majority and minority members of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, and
 
 amend or adopt rules for Senate proceedings.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7598)
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution amending rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate to limit debate on motions to proceed.

Bill: 115-sres-728
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Introduced: 2018-12-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Legislative rules and procedure
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: 
This resolution amends Rule XXII (Precedence of Motions) of the Standing Rules of the Senate to limit to two hours, divided equally between the majority and the minority, the consideration of a motion to proceed to the consideration of any debatable matter, including consideration of any related debatable motion or appeal.
 
The following motions are exempt from this limitation: (1) certain debatable or nondebatable motions to proceed made during the first two hours of a new legislative day, and (2) motions considered nondebatable by the Senate pursuant to rule or precedent.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7598)
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution amending rule XV of the Standing Rules of the Senate to provide for consideration of a minimum number of amendments.

Bill: 115-sres-729
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Introduced: 2018-12-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Legislative rules and procedure
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: 
Amends Rule XV (Amendments and Motions) of the Standing Rules of the Senate to make it in order in the Senate during the consideration of any bill, resolution, or other amendable matter to consider at least five germane amendments offered each by the majority and by the minority.
 
Specifies a general procedure for the offering of these amendments if a motion to invoke cloture is presented to the Senate before either the majority or the minority has offered all five of its minimum number of amendments.
 
Allows an exemption from the germaneness requirement for one amendment offered by a member of the majority and one amendment offered by a member of the minority. Specifies that an amendment that is exempted from the requirement may only be agreed to upon a vote of three-fifths of all Senators.
 
Authorizes the majority leader and minority leader, by mutual agreement, to call up additional germane amendments under this rule in equal number by members of the majority and of the minority.
 
Limits consideration of such an amendment by the Senate to two hours, divided equally between the majority and the minority.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7598-7599)
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution condemning the tragic mass shooting in Thousand Oaks, California, supporting all of the people impacted by the horrific event, and thanking law enforcement, firefighters, and emergency medical teams for their courageous efforts to respond to the attack and save lives.

Bill: 115-sres-730
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Introduced: 2018-12-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: California
Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Firearms and explosives
First responders and emergency personnel
Law enforcement officers
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: 
Condemns the deadly mass shooting at the Borderline Bar and Grill in Thousand Oaks, California, that occurred on November 7, 2018, and cut short the lives of 12 people.
 
Reaffirms the continuing commitment of the Senate: (1) to protect the public safety of the American people, and (2) to support the recovery of people impacted by the attack.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7598)
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating December 10, 2018, as "Human Rights Day" and recognizing the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Bill: 115-sres-731
Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2018-12-13 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Human rights
International law and treaties
Political movements and philosophies
Rule of law and government transparency

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: 
Designates December 10, 2018, as Human Rights Day, and recognizes the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Expresses support for human rights defenders all over the world and encourages Americans to observe Human Rights Day. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7625; text: CR S7599)
action_date: 2018-12-13
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 S7625; text: CR S7599)
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should recognize Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights.

Bill: 115-sres-732
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Introduced: 2018-12-17 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-17
text: 
Expresses the sense that the United States should recognize Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights, given the importance of the area to Israel's national security, particularly for defending against attacks from Syria and Lebanon.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7657-7658)
action_date: 2018-12-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution calling on the Government of Cameroon, armed separatist groups, and all citizens to respect human rights and adopt nonviolent approaches to conflict resolution.

Bill: 115-sres-733
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2018-12-19 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Cameroon
Conflicts and wars
Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Due process and equal protection
Educational facilities and institutions
Elementary and secondary education
Foreign aid and international relief
Government studies and investigations
Human rights
News media and reporting
Nigeria
Protest and dissent
Religion
Rule of law and government transparency
School administration
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: 
Urges all parties to the conflict in Cameroon to agree to an immediate ceasefire, allow for unfettered humanitarian assistance, and engage in an inclusive dialogue with civil society to achieve a political solution to the conflict. Also strongly condemns abuses committed by both the government and opposition groups.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7930-7931)
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution authorizing the Senate Legal Counsel to represent the Senate in Texas v. United States, No. 4:18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.).

Bill: 115-sres-734
Sponsor: Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV]
Introduced: 2018-12-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Judicial review and appeals
Legislative rules and procedure
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: 
Authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent the Senate in 
Texas v. United States
, including to intervene as a party in the matter and related proceedings, and to defend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7931)
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution condemning the mass atrocities committed against the Rohingya in Burma and urging accountability for the Burmese military.

Bill: 115-sres-735
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2018-12-19 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: 
Condemns the Burmese military's atrocities against Burma's minority Rohingya population, and calls on the Department of State to formally determine whether such acts amount to genocide. Commends the government of Bangladesh for receiving Rohingya refugees, and calls on Burma's government to immediately release journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7931-7932)
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution urging the establishment of a Cyber League of Indo-Pacific States to address cyber threats.

Bill: 115-sres-736
Sponsor: Sen. Gardner, Cory [R-CO]
Introduced: 2018-12-19 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Computer security and identity theft
Computers and information technology
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Intellectual property
International law and treaties
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Licensing and registrations
Public participation and lobbying
Science, Technology, Communications
Technology assessment

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: 
Urges the President to negotiate a treaty with partners in the Indo-Pacific to ensure a free and open Internet without economically damaging cyberattacks. The treaty shall include the creation of an Information Sharing Analysis Center to monitor and mitigate cyber threats for parties to the treaty.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7932)
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the United States Cadet Nurse Corps and expressing the appreciation of the Senate for the contribution of the members of the United States Cadet Nurse Corps during World War II.

Bill: 115-sres-737
Sponsor: Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]
Introduced: 2018-12-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: 
Recognizes the 75th anniversary of the formation of the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7898; text: CR S7933)
action_date: 2018-12-19
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 S7898; text: CR S7933)
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should continue its limited military activities within Syria and that ending such activities at this time would embolden ISIS, Bashar al-Assad, Iran, and Russia and put our Kurdish allies in great jeopardy.

Bill: 115-sres-738
Sponsor: Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]
Introduced: 2018-12-19 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Syria

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: 
Calls on the President to reconsider the decision to withdraw U.S. Armed Forces from Syria and urges any future withdrawal decision to be based on a robust interagency process and on conditions in the region.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7933)
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the Maryland Terrapins men's soccer team of the University of Maryland, College Park for winning the 2018 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I men's soccer national championship.

Bill: 115-sres-739
Sponsor: Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]
Introduced: 2018-12-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Maryland
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-20
text: 
Congratulates the University of Maryland men's soccer team for winning the 2018 National Collegiate Athletic Division I men's soccer championship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-20
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8002)
action_date: 2018-12-20
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 S8002)
action_date: 2018-12-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the life of Admiral James A. Lyons.

Bill: 115-sres-740
Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Introduced: 2018-12-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-20
text: 
Notes with deep sorrow and solemn mourning the death of Admiral James A. Lyons.
 
Honors and expresses deep appreciation for the outstanding and important service of Admiral James A. Lyons to the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-20
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7990-7991)
action_date: 2018-12-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the letter of resignation of Secretary of Defense James Mattis and on the decision of President Trump to rapidly withdraw United States forces from Syria.

Bill: 115-sres-741
Sponsor: Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA]
Introduced: 2018-12-22 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Congressional tributes
Department of Defense
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Federal officials
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Syria

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-22
text: 
This resolution expresses gratitude to Secretary of Defense James Mattis for his service to the country. It also expresses strong support for U.S. alliances and partnerships around the world, and concern with the President's decision to rapidly withdraw U.S. troops from Syria.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2018-12-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the first week of December 2018, and supporting the designation of each first week of December thereafter, as "Cancer Screen Week", identifying the burden of cancer in the United States, and encouraging people to talk with their healthcare providers about appropriate screenings for the prevention and early detection of cancer.

Bill: 115-sres-742
Sponsor: Sen. Jones, Doug [D-AL]
Introduced: 2018-12-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-22
text: 
Designates the first week of December 2018 as Cancer Screen Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-22
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8036)
action_date: 2018-12-22
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 S8036)
action_date: 2018-12-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the International Association of Fire Fighters on the 100th anniversary of its founding.

Bill: 115-sres-743
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2018-12-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Emergency Management

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-22
text: 
Congratulates the International Association of Fire Fighters on the 100th anniversary of its founding.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-22
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8036)
action_date: 2018-12-22
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 S8036)
action_date: 2018-12-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing May 3, 2018, as the 30th anniversary of the National Day of Prayer established under the Act entitled "An act to provide for setting aside the first Thursday in May as the date on which the National Day of Prayer is celebrated", approved May 5, 1988, which was signed by President Ronald Reagan on May 5, 1988.

Bill: 115-sres-744
Sponsor: Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK]
Introduced: 2019-01-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-02
text: 
Recognizes the 30th anniversary of the National Day of Prayer.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-02
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8059-8060)
action_date: 2019-01-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Armistice Agreement, the 100th anniversary of the return of the Unknown Solider, and the 100th anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Solider.

Bill: 115-sres-745
Sponsor: Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]
Introduced: 2019-01-02 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-02
text: 
This resolution recognizes the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Armistice Treaty, which brought an end to World War I, and recognizes those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces during the war.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8060-8061)
action_date: 2019-01-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution calling for a prompt multinational freedom of navigation operation in the Black Sea and urging the cancellation of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline.

Bill: 115-sres-746
Sponsor: Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI]
Introduced: 2019-01-02 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Europe
Foreign aid and international relief
Marine and inland water transportation
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military operations and strategy
Navigation, waterways, harbors
Oil and gas
Pipelines
Russia
Sanctions
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Ukraine

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-02
text: 
This resolution urges the President to work with allies to lead a multinational freedom of navigation operation in the Black Sea to push back against excessive Russian claims of sovereignty. It also calls for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization to enhance allied maritime presence and capabilities in the Black Sea and for European governments to cancel the Nord Stream 2 pipeline due to its threat to European energy security. The resolution also urges the President to provide additional security assistance to Ukraine and states that the President is required by statute to impose mandatory sanctions on Russia.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8061)
action_date: 2019-01-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the opening of the nonsectarian Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., the only museum of its size and scope in the world devoted exclusively to the Bible.

Bill: 115-sres-747
Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Introduced: 2019-01-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Congressional tributes
District of Columbia
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-02
text: 
Recognizes the opening of the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-02
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8061-8062)
action_date: 2019-01-02
text: Introduced in Senate