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IIA 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 74 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 21, 2020 Mr. Thune introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources JOINT RESOLUTION Requesting the Secretary of the Interior to authorize a unique and 1-time arrangement for certain displays on Mount Rushmore National Memorial relating to the centennial of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States during the period beginning August 18, 2020, and ending on September 30, 2020.

Whereas, on May 21, 1919, the House of Representatives adopted House Joint Resolution 1, 66th Congress, proposing an amendment to the Constitution extending the right of suffrage to women; Whereas, on June 4, 1919, the Senate adopted House Joint Resolution 1, 66th Congress, sending to the States for ratification the 19th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States; Whereas, on August 18, 1920, the 36th State approved the 19th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, satisfying the constitutional threshold of passage in 3/4 of the States; Whereas, on August 26, 1920, Secretary of State Bainbridge Colby certified the 19th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States; Whereas section 431(a)(3) of the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 ( Public Law 115–31 ; 131 Stat. 502), enacted into law S. 847, 115th Congress (as introduced on April 5, 2017), which established the Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commission to ensure a suitable observance of the centennial of the passage and ratification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing for women’s suffrage ; Whereas August 18, 2020, marks the centennial of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States by 3/4 of the States; Whereas August 26, 2020, marks the centennial of the 19th Amendment becoming a part of the Constitution of the United States; and Whereas the centennial anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing for women’s suffrage should be honored and celebrated: Now, therefore, be it

That Congress— (1) requests the Secretary of the Interior to authorize a unique and 1-time arrangement to commemorate the centennial of the passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States entitled LOOK UP TO HER at Mount Rushmore with a display of historical artifacts, digital content, film footage, and associated historical audio and imagery in and around the vicinity of the Mount Rushmore National Memorial, including projected onto the surface of the Mount Rushmore National Memorial to the left and right of the sculpture for 14 nights of public display during the period beginning on August 18, 2020, and ending on September 30, 2020; and (2) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to— (A) the Secretary of the Interior; and (B) the Lincoln Borglum Museum at the Mount Rushmore National Memorial.
IIA 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 75 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 4, 2020 Mr. Durbin (for himself, Ms. Warren , Mr. Sanders , Mr. Merkley , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Markey , Mr. Van Hollen , and Mr. Blumenthal ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to the fundamental right to vote.

That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States: — 1. Every citizen of the United States, who is of legal voting age, shall have the fundamental right to vote in any public election held in the jurisdiction in which the citizen resides. 2. The fundamental right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State or political subdivision within a State unless such denial or abridgment is in furtherance of a compelling governmental interest and is the least restrictive means of furthering that compelling governmental interest. 3. The portion of section 2 of the fourteenth article of amendment to the Constitution of the United States that consists of the phrase or other crime, is repealed. 4. The Congress shall have the power to enforce this article and protect against any denial or abridgement of the fundamental right to vote by legislation. .
IIA Calendar No. 583 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 76 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 19, 2020 Mr. Cruz (for himself, Mr. Tillis , Ms. McSally , Mr. Wicker , Mrs. Loeffler , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Mr. Perdue , Mr. Daines , Mr. Portman , Ms. Ernst , Mr. Cotton , Mr. Lee , Mr. Cassidy , and Mr. Grassley ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read the first time November 9, 2020 Read for the second time and placed on the calendar JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices.

That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States within seven years after the date of its submission for ratification: — The Supreme Court of the United States shall be composed of nine justices. .

November 9, 2020 Read for the second time and placed on the calendar
IIA 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 78 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 18, 2020 Mr. Menendez (for himself, Mr. Paul , and Mr. Murphy ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services.

That the following proposed foreign military sale to the United Arab Emirates is prohibited: (1) The sale of the following defense articles, including defense services and technical data, described in Transmittal No. 21–01, submitted to Congress pursuant to section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2776(b) ) and published in the Congressional Record on November 10, 2020: Fifty (50) F–35A Joint Strike Fighter Conventional Take-Off and Landing (CTOL) Aircraft; Fifty-four (54) Pratt & Whitney F–135 Engines (up to 50 installed and 4 spares); Electronic Warfare Systems; Command, Control, Communications, Computer and Intelligence/Communications, Navigational, and Identification (C4I/CNI); Autonomic Logistics Global Support System (ALGS); Operational Data Integrated Network (ODIN); Air System Training Devices; Weapons Employment Capability and other Subsystems, Features, and Capabilities; F–35 unique chaff and infrared flares; reprogramming center access; F–35 Performance Based Logistics; software development/integration; aircraft ferry and tanker support; aircraft and munitions support and test equipment; communications equipment; provisioning, spares, and repair parts; weapons repair and return support; personnel training and training equipment; weapon systems software, publications, and technical documents; United States Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistical and program support.
IIA 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 79 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 18, 2020 Mr. Menendez (for himself, Mr. Paul , and Mr. Murphy ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services.

That the following proposed foreign military sale to the United Arab Emirates is prohibited: (1) The sale of the following defense articles, including defense services and technical data, described in Transmittal No. 21–03, submitted to Congress pursuant to section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2776(b) ) and published in the Congressional Record on November 10, 2020: Eight hundred two (802) AIM–120C8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM); Sixteen (16) AIM–120C8 AMRAAM Guidance Sections Spares; Two thousand four (2,004) MK–82 500LB General Purpose (GP) Bombs; Seventy-two (72) MK–82 Inert 500LB GP Bombs; One thousand (1,000) MK–84 2,000LB GP Bombs; One thousand two (1,002) MK–83 1,000LB GP Bombs; Two thousand five hundred (2,500) Small Diameter Bomb Increment 1 (SDB–1), GBU–39/B, with CNU–659/E Container; Eight (8) GBU–39 SDB–1 Guided Test Vehicles; Two thousand (2,000) KMU–572 Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) Tail Kit for 500LB Bombs; One thousand (1,000) KMU–556 JDAM Tail Kit for 2,000LB Bombs; One thousand (1,000) KMU–559 JDAM Tail Kit for l,000LB Bombs; Four thousand (4,000) FMU–139 Fuze Systems; Six hundred fifty (650) AGM–154C Joint Stand Off Weapons (JSOWs); Fifty (50) AGM–154E Joint Stand Off Weapons—Extended Range (JSOW–ER); One hundred fifty (150) AGM–88E Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile (AARGM) Tactical Missiles; Six (6) CATM–88 AARGM CATMs; Six (6) AGM–154C JSOW–C Captive Air Training Missiles (CATMs); six (6) AGM–154E JSOW–ER CATMs; ARD 446–lB and ARD 863–lAlW Impulse Cartridges; JSOW–C Dummy Air Training Missiles (DATM); JSOW–C Captive Flight Vehicles (CFVs); JSOW–ER DATMs; JSOW–ER CFVs; PGU–23/U training ammunition, encryption devices, and keying equipment for test missiles (not for export); Laser Illuminated Target Detector, DSU–38A/B; software delivery and support; AIM–120C Captive Air Training Missiles (CATM) and Airborne Instrumented Units (AIU) Telemetry Sections; missile containers; munitions components; aircraft test and integration support; containers; mission planning; munitions security, storage, and training; facility design, construction, and quality standards; weapon operational flight program software development; transportation; tools and test equipment; support equipment; spare and repair parts; weapons and aircraft integration support and test equipment; publications and technical documentation; personnel training and training equipment, devices and software; United States Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; site surveys; and other related elements of logistics and program support.
IIA 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 80 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 18, 2020 Mr. Menendez (for himself, Mr. Paul , and Mr. Murphy ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services.

That the following proposed foreign military sale to the United Arab Emirates is prohibited: (1) The sale of the following defense articles, including defense services and technical data, described in Transmittal No. 21–0A, submitted to Congress pursuant to section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2776(b) ) and published in the Congressional Record on November 10, 2020: the addition of five hundred (500) Sidewinder AIM–9X Block II+ (Plus) Tactical Missiles; forty (40) Sidewinder AIM–9X Block II Captive Air Training Missiles (CATMs); three (3) Sidewinder AIM–9X Block II Special Air Training Missiles (NATMS); fifty (50) Sidewinder AIM–9X Block II+ (Plus) Tactical Guidance Units; twenty-five (25) Sidewinder AIM–9X Block II CATM Guidance Units; containers; spares; support equipment and missile support; United States Government and contractor technical assistance and other related logistics support; and other associated support equipment and services with a value of $490,000,000, to a previous sale notified to Congress on March 7, 2018, by Congressional certification transmittal number 17–20 of the possible sale under section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act of three hundred (300) AIM–9X–2 Sidewinder Block II All-Up-Round Missiles; forty (40) AIM–9X–2 Sidewinder Captive Air Training Missiles (CATMs); thirty (30) AIM–9X–2 Block II Tactical Guidance Units; fifteen (15) AIM–9X–2 CATM Units; containers; spares; support equipment and missile support; United States Government and contractor technical assistance and other related logistics support; and other associated support equipment and services.
IIA 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 81 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 2, 2020 Mr. Merkley (for himself, Mr. Markey , Mr. Van Hollen , and Mr. Sanders ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit the use of slavery and involuntary servitude as a punishment for a crime.

That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States: — Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude may be imposed as a punishment for a crime. .
IIA 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 82 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 1, 2021 Mr. Menendez introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations JOINT RESOLUTION Relating to the disapproval of the proposed export to the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of certain defense articles.

That the issuance of a license to export with respect to the following proposed export to the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is hereby prohibited: (1) The transfer to Saudi Arabia of the following defense articles, including defense services and technical data, described in the certification Transmittal No. DDTC 19–105, sent to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the chairmen of the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee of Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives pursuant to subsections (c) and (d) of section 36 of the Arms Export Control Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2776 ) on December 22, 2020: 7,500 additional full-up-rounds of Paveway IV Weapon Systems to Saudi Arabia.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 1 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 3, 2019 Mr. McConnell submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Informing the President of the United States that a quorum of each House is assembled.

That a committee consisting of two Senators be appointed to join such committee as may be appointed by the House of Representatives to wait upon the President of the United States and inform him that a quorum of each House is assembled and that the Congress is ready to receive any communication he may be pleased to make.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 2 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 3, 2019 Mr. McConnell submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Informing the House of Representatives that a quorum of the Senate is assembled.

That the Secretary inform the House of Representatives that a quorum of the Senate is assembled and that the Senate is ready to proceed to business.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 3 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 3, 2019 Mr. McConnell submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION To elect Chuck Grassley, a Senator from the State of Iowa, to be President pro tempore of the Senate of the United States.

That Chuck Grassley, a Senator from the State of Iowa, be, and he is hereby, elected President of the Senate pro tempore.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 4 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 3, 2019 Mr. McConnell submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Notifying the President of the United States of the election of a President pro tempore.

That the President of the United States be notified of the election of the Honorable Chuck Grassley as President of the Senate pro tempore.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 5 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 3, 2019 Mr. McConnell submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Notifying the House of Representatives of the election of a President pro tempore.

That the House of Representatives be notified of the election of the Honorable Chuck E. Grassley as President of the Senate pro tempore.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 6 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 3, 2019 Mr. McConnell submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Fixing the hour of daily meeting of the Senate.

That the daily meeting of the Senate be 12 o'clock meridian unless otherwise ordered.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 7 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 3, 2019 Mr. McConnell (for himself and Mr. Schumer ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION To make effective appointment of Senate Legal Counsel.

That the appointment of Patricia Mack Bryan of Virginia to be Senate Legal Counsel, made by the President pro tempore this day, is effective as of January 3, 2019, and the term of service of the appointee shall expire at the end of the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 8 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 3, 2019 Mr. McConnell (for himself and Mr. Schumer ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION To make effective appointment of Deputy Senate Legal Counsel.

That the appointment of Morgan J. Frankel of the District of Columbia to be Deputy Senate Legal Counsel, made by the President pro tempore this day, is effective as of January 3, 2019, and the term of service of the appointee shall expire at the end of the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 9 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 3, 2019 Mr. McConnell submitted the following resolution; which was ordered to lie over, under the rule RESOLUTION Fixing the hour of daily meeting of the Senate.

That the daily meeting of the Senate be 12:01 p.m. unless otherwise ordered.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 10 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 8, 2019 Mr. Cornyn (for himself and Mr. Cruz ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Honoring the life of Richard Arvin Overton.

Whereas, on May 11, 1906, Richard Arvin Overton was born to Gentry Overton, Sr., and Elizabeth Lizzie Overton in Bastrop County, Texas; Whereas, in 1940, Richard Arvin Overton enlisted in the Army and began his military service at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas; Whereas, from 1942 to 1945, Richard Arvin Overton bravely served in the Pacific theater, including in Guam, Palau, and Iwo Jima, with the 1887th Engineer Aviation Battalion, an all African-American unit, until the conclusion of World War II; Whereas Richard Arvin Overton attained the rank of corporal in the Army; Whereas Richard Arvin Overton earned the Combat Infantry Badge, the Meritorious Unit Commendation, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the American Defense Service Medal, the American Campaign Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, the World War II Victory Medal, and the Expert Rifle Marksmanship Badge; Whereas Richard Arvin Overton returned to Austin, Texas, after the end of World War II and resided there until his death; Whereas, on November 11, 2013, Richard Arvin Overton was honored by former President Barack Obama at Arlington National Cemetery for his courage and commitment to service in combat zones such as Pearl Harbor, the Marshall Islands, Guam, Palau, and Iwo Jima; Whereas, on January 3, 2015, Richard Arvin Overton represented The Greatest Generation at the 2015 United States Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio, Texas; Whereas, on May 3, 2016, Richard Arvin Overton became the oldest surviving veteran of the Armed Forces after the death of Frank Levingston, a fellow World War II veteran; Whereas, on May 11, 2016, Richard Arvin Overton attained 110 years of age and became a supercentenarian; Whereas, in Austin, Texas, May 11th of each year is designated as Richard Overton Day in honor of Richard Arvin Overton’s birthday; Whereas, in 2017, the city of Austin, Texas, officially renamed the street on which Richard Arvin Overton resided to Richard Overton Avenue ; Whereas Richard Arvin Overton died on December 27, 2018; Whereas Richard Arvin Overton will be laid to rest with full military honors at the Texas State Cemetery in Austin, Texas; and Whereas Richard Arvin Overton is a United States hero who exemplified strength, sacrifice, and service to the country: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) extends its heartfelt sympathy to the family of Richard Arvin Overton on the occasion of his death; (2) honors the life of Richard Arvin Overton and his service to the United States; (3) honors and, on behalf of the United States, expresses deep appreciation for the outstanding and important service of Richard Arvin Overton to the United States; and (4) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate communicate this resolution to the House of Representatives and transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to the family of Richard Arvin Overton.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 15 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 10, 2019 Mr. Graham (for himself and Mr. Scott of South Carolina ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Commending the Clemson University Tigers football team for winning the 2019 College Football Playoff National Championship.

Whereas, on Monday, January 7, 2019, the Clemson University Tigers football team won the 2019 College Football Playoff National Championship (in this preamble referred to as the championship game ) by defeating the University of Alabama by a score of 44 to 16 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California; Whereas the Tigers finished the championship game with 482 yards of total offense on 63 plays; Whereas the victory by the Tigers in the championship game— (1) made Clemson the first Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS)-level team to finish a season 15–0 since the University of Pennsylvania in 1897; and (2) marked the second time in 3 years that Clemson won a National Championship game; Whereas the head coach of Clemson, Dabo Swinney, has been an outstanding role model to the Clemson players and the Clemson community; Whereas Trevor Lawrence, the first true freshman starter to win a national title since 1985, gave an outstanding performance by throwing for 347 yards and 3 touchdowns; Whereas Travis Etienne had 14 carries for 86 yards including 2 rushing touchdowns and a passing touchdown; Whereas the Clemson University football team displayed outstanding dedication, teamwork, and sportsmanship throughout the 2018 collegiate football season in achieving the highest honor in college football; and Whereas the Tigers have brought pride and honor to the State of South Carolina: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) commends the Clemson University Tigers for winning the 2019 College Football Playoff National Championship; (2) recognizes the on-field and off-field achievements of the players, coaches, and staff of the Clemson football team; and (3) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to— (A) the President of Clemson University, James P. Clements; and (B) the head coach of the Clemson University football team, Dabo Swinney.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 16 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 10, 2019 Mr. Grassley (for himself, Ms. Ernst , Mr. Alexander , Ms. Baldwin , Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Bennet , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Blunt , Mr. Booker , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Braun , Mr. Brown , Mr. Burr , Ms. Cantwell , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Cardin , Mr. Carper , Mr. Casey , Mr. Cassidy , Ms. Collins , Mr. Coons , Mr. Cornyn , Ms. Cortez Masto , Mr. Cotton , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Cruz , Mr. Daines , Ms. Duckworth , Mr. Durbin , Mr. Enzi , Mrs. Feinstein , Mrs. Fischer , Mr. Gardner , Mrs. Gillibrand , Mr. Graham , Ms. Harris , Ms. Hassan , Mr. Hawley , Mr. Heinrich , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Hoeven , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Isakson , Mr. Johnson , Mr. Jones , Mr. Kaine , Mr. Kennedy , Mr. King , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Leahy , Mr. Lee , Mr. Manchin , Mr. Markey , Mr. McConnell , Ms. McSally , Mr. Menendez , Mr. Merkley , Mr. Moran , Ms. Murkowski , Mr. Murphy , Mrs. Murray , Mr. Paul , Mr. Perdue , Mr. Peters , Mr. Portman , Mr. Reed , Mr. Risch , Mr. Roberts , Mr. Romney , Ms. Rosen , Mr. Rounds , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Sanders , Mr. Sasse , Mr. Schatz , Mr. Schumer , Mr. Scott of Florida , Mr. Scott of South Carolina , Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. Shelby , Ms. Sinema , Ms. Smith , Ms. Stabenow , Mr. Sullivan , Mr. Tester , Mr. Thune , Mr. Tillis , Mr. Toomey , Mr. Udall , Mr. Van Hollen , Mr. Warner , Ms. Warren , Mr. Whitehouse , Mr. Wicker , Mr. Wyden , and Mr. Young ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Relative to the death of John Chester Culver, former United States Senator for the State of Iowa.

Whereas John Chester Culver was born in Rochester, Minnesota and grew up in Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Whereas John Chester Culver graduated from Harvard University and Harvard Law School; Whereas John Chester Culver served his country in the United States Marine Corps from 1955-1958; Whereas John Chester Culver was elected to the United States House of Representatives in 1964 and served 5 terms as a Representative from the State of Iowa; Whereas John Chester Culver was elected to the United States Senate in 1974 and served the people of Iowa in the Senate with honor and distinction for 1 term; Whereas as a Senator, John Chester Culver spearheaded a commission to modernize the procedures of the Senate, including an increased use of computerized floor status updates and committee schedules; Whereas John Chester Culver was known for his hard work and independence; Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable John Chester Culver, former member of the United States Senate. That the Secretary of the Senate communicate these resolutions to the House of Representatives and transmit an enrolled copy thereof to the family of the deceased. That when the Senate adjourns today, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the Honorable John Chester Culver.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 17 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 14, 2019 Mr. Hoeven (for himself and Mr. Cramer ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Congratulating the North Dakota State University football team for winning the 2018 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Championship Subdivision title.

Whereas the North Dakota State University (referred to in this preamble as NDSU ) Bison football team won the 2018 National Collegiate Athletic Association (referred to in this preamble as the NCAA ) Division I Football Championship Subdivision title game in Frisco, Texas, on January 5, 2019, in a convincing victory over the Eastern Washington University Eagles by a score of 38 to 24; Whereas, with the 2018 NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision title, NDSU has now won 15 NCAA football championships; Whereas NDSU has won 7 of the last 8 NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision titles, an exceptional achievement that is unprecedented in modern collegiate football history; Whereas the NDSU Bison completed the 2018 NCAA football season with a perfect record of 15 wins and 0 losses, displaying extraordinary resilience and skill; Whereas head coach Chris Klieman and the entire coaching staff led the NDSU Bison to an outstanding total of 69 wins and 4 national championships during the 5 seasons that Chris Klieman was head coach at NDSU, instilling character and perseverance in the members of the NDSU football program; Whereas an estimated 17,000 NDSU Bison fans attended the championship game, reflecting the tremendous spirit and determination of Bison Nation that has helped propel the success of the team; and Whereas the 2018 NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision title was a victory not only for the NDSU football team, but also for the entire State of North Dakota: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) congratulates the North Dakota State University Bison football team as the champions of the 2018 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Championship Subdivision; (2) commends the players, coaches, and staff of North Dakota State University for— (A) their hard work and dedication; and (B) fostering a continuing tradition of excellence; and (3) recognizes the students, alumni, and loyal fans who supported the North Dakota State University Bison football team during a successful quest to bring home another National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Championship Subdivision trophy for North Dakota State University.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 19 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 16, 2019 Mr. Sasse submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate that disqualifying a nominee to Federal office on the basis of membership in the Knights of Columbus violates the Constitution of the United States.

Whereas, throughout the history of the United States, the religious liberty protected by both the First Amendment and the No Religious Test Clause of the Constitution of the United States has been at the heart of the American experiment; Whereas, in 1960, the presidential candidacy of John F. Kennedy was met with significant anti-Catholic bigotry; Whereas then Senator Kennedy responded to the bigotry with these timeless words: For while this year it may be a Catholic against whom the finger of suspicion is pointed, in other years it has been, and may someday be again, a Jew or a Quaker or a Unitarian or a Baptist. … Today I may be the victim, but tomorrow it may be you, until the whole fabric of our harmonious society is ripped at a time of great national peril. ; Whereas the Knights of Columbus (in this preamble referred to as the Knights ) constitute the largest Catholic fraternal service organization in the world; Whereas the Knights have a proud tradition of standing against the forces of prejudice and oppression, such as the Ku Klux Klan and Nazi Germany; Whereas the Knights are founded on the principles of charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism; and Whereas, in 2017, the Knights made more than $185,000,000 in charitable contributions and volunteered more than 75,600,000 service hours: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the Senate that disqualifying a nominee to Federal office on the basis of membership in the Knights of Columbus violates clause 3 of article VI of the Constitution of the United States, which establishes that Senators shall be bound by Oath or Affirmation, to support th[e] Constitution and no religious Test shall ever be required as a Qualification to any Office or public Trust under the United States .
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 20 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 17, 2019 Mr. Lee (for himself, Mr. Braun , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Cassidy , Mr. Wicker , Mr. Roberts , Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Rounds , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Mr. Blunt , Ms. Ernst , Mr. Daines , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Hawley , Mr. McConnell , Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Sasse , Mr. Cotton , Mr. Risch , Mr. Thune , Mr. Barrasso , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Kennedy , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Scott of South Carolina , Mr. Moran , Mr. Lankford , Mrs. Fischer , and Mr. Enzi ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate that the Protecting Life in Global Health Assistance policy should be permanently established.

Whereas section 104(f) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2151b(f) ) (commonly referred to as the Helms amendment ) states that no foreign assistance funds may be used to pay for the performance of abortion as a method of family planning or to motivate or coerce any person to practice abortions; Whereas section 518 of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006 ( Public Law 109–102 ; 119 Stat. 2202) (commonly referred to as the Siljander Amendment ) states that no foreign assistance funds may be used to lobby for or against abortion; Whereas, in 1984, President Ronald Reagan established the Mexico City Policy, which prohibits foreign aid for family planning purposes from being given to foreign nongovernmental organizations that perform abortions or actively promote abortion as a method of family planning, regardless of the source of funding; Whereas, upon assuming office on January 20, 1989, President George H.W. Bush continued to enforce the Mexico City Policy as established by President Reagan; Whereas the Mexico City Policy was reestablished on January 22, 2001, by President George W. Bush; Whereas, on January 23, 2009, President Barack Obama rescinded the Mexico City Policy; Whereas, on January 23, 2017, President Donald J. Trump reestablished the Mexico City Policy and directed the Secretary of State to apply the policy to all Federal global health assistance; and Whereas the Department of State modernized the Mexico City Policy on May 15, 2017, renamed “Protecting Life in Global Health Assistance,” to cover all health assistance provided abroad by a Federal agency, including the United States Agency for International Development, the Department of State, and the Department of Defense: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the Senate that Congress should expeditiously consider statutory changes that permanently codify the Protecting Life in Global Health Assistance policy.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 21 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 17, 2019 Mr. Schumer submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION To constitute the minority party's membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen.

That the following shall constitute the minority party's membership on the following committees for the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: Mr. Manchin, Mr. Wyden, Ms. Cantwell, Mr. Sanders, Ms. Stabenow, Mr. Heinrich, Ms. Hirono, Mr. King, Ms. Cortez Masto.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 22 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 17, 2019 Mr. Coons (for himself and Mr. Young ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Condemning the terrorist attack in Nairobi, Kenya on January 15, 2019, and offering sincere condolences to all of the victims, their families and friends, and the people of Kenya.

Whereas, on January 15, 2019, attackers launched a 19-hour siege on the 14 Riverside complex and Dusit D2 hotel complex in Nairobi, Kenya, opening fire and detonating suicide bombs; Whereas at least 21 people were killed, and many others were injured or remain unaccounted for; Whereas, among those killed was Jason Spindler, a United States citizen; Whereas the Somalia-based extremist group al-Shabaab claimed responsibility for the attack; Whereas the United States has a deep and abiding interest in the security and stability of Kenya, a key partner to the United States in the war on terror; and Whereas respect for human rights, due process, and the rule of law is essential to the success of any counterterrorism strategy: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) condemns the horrific attack on the 14 Riverside complex and Dusit D2 hotel complex in Nairobi, Kenya; (2) expresses its deepest condolences to the victims of this attack and their families and friends; (3) wishes a quick recovery to all who were injured; (4) expresses solidarity with the people of Kenya; (5) stands with the Government of Kenya as it works to combat violent extremism; (6) urges the United States Government to take the necessary actions to help the Government of Kenya investigate the attack and swiftly bring the perpetrators of this attack to justice; (7) calls upon the United States Government and international partners to continue to support efforts to improve Kenya’s crisis response management, and to train and equip Kenyan security forces to respond to violent extremism; and (8) upholds its commitment to fight and defeat terrorism.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 25 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 19, 2019 Mr. Scott of South Carolina (for himself, Mr. Alexander , Mr. Perdue , Mr. Gardner , Mr. Tillis , Mr. Boozman , Mrs. Feinstein , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Mr. Roberts , Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Burr , Mr. Cruz , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Cotton , Mr. Young , Mr. Toomey , Mr. Graham , Mr. Paul , Mr. Wicker , Mr. Isakson , Mr. Johnson , Mr. Daines , Mr. Cassidy , Mr. Enzi , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Braun , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Romney , and Mr. Scott of Florida ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week of January 20 through January 26, 2019, as National School Choice Week .

Whereas providing a diversity of choices in K–12 education empowers parents to select education environments that meet the individual needs and strengths of their children; Whereas high-quality K–12 education environments of all varieties are available in the United States, including traditional public schools, public charter schools, public magnet schools, private schools, online academies, and home schooling; Whereas talented teachers and school leaders in each of the education environments prepare children to achieve their dreams; Whereas more families than ever before in the United States actively choose the best education for their children; Whereas more public awareness of the issue of parental choice in education can inform additional families of the benefits of proactively choosing challenging, motivating, and effective education environments for their children; Whereas the process by which parents choose schools for their children is nonpolitical, nonpartisan, and deserves the utmost respect; and Whereas tens of thousands of events are planned to celebrate the benefits of educational choice during the ninth annual National School Choice Week, held the week of January 20 through January 26, 2019: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates the week of January 20 through January 26, 2019, as National School Choice Week ; (2) congratulates students, parents, teachers, and school leaders from K–12 education environments of all varieties for their persistence, achievements, dedication, and contributions to society in the United States; (3) acknowledges the 15th anniversary of the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program, which, as of January 2019, has awarded more than 8,400 scholarships; (4) encourages all parents, during National School Choice Week, to learn more about the education options available to them; and (5) encourages the people of the United States to hold appropriate programs, events, and activities during National School Choice Week to raise public awareness of the benefits of opportunity in education.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 26 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 24, 2019 Ms. Baldwin (for herself, Mr. Booker , Mr. Brown , Mr. Coons , Ms. Cortez Masto , Mr. Durbin , Ms. Klobuchar , Mrs. Murray , Mr. Reed , Ms. Smith , Mr. Van Hollen , Mr. Whitehouse , Ms. Harris , Ms. Duckworth , and Ms. Hirono ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating January 25, 2019, as Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day .

Whereas the earned income tax credit is a refundable Federal tax credit available to low- and moderate-income working families and individuals; Whereas the earned income tax credit strengthens the rewards of work; Whereas, in 2016, the earned income tax credit lifted approximately 5,800,000 people out of poverty, including approximately 3,000,000 children; Whereas the earned income tax credit provides substantial economic benefit to local economies; and Whereas an estimated 20 percent of eligible workers do not claim the earned income tax credit: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates Friday, January 25, 2019, as Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day ; and (2) calls on Federal, State, and local agencies, community organizations, nonprofit organizations, employers, and other partners to help increase awareness about the earned income tax credit, other refundable tax credits, and free tax filing assistance to ensure that all eligible workers have access to the full benefits of the credits.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 29 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 25 (legislative day, January 24), 2019 Ms. Duckworth (for herself, Mr. Durbin , Mr. Markey , Ms. Hassan , Mr. King , Mrs. Shaheen , Ms. Harris , Mr. Brown , Ms. Cantwell , Mr. Van Hollen , Mr. Cardin , Ms. Baldwin , Mr. Blumenthal , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Bennet , Mrs. Murray , Mrs. Feinstein , Ms. Klobuchar , Ms. Stabenow , and Ms. Rosen ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of a Women’s Health Research Day .

Whereas women constitute 50.8 percent of people in the United States; Whereas women of different races, ethnicities, ages, and socioeconomic status experience many diseases and disorders differently than men experience those diseases and disorders; Whereas those different experiences are reflected in the incidence, prevalence, symptomology, and severity of the disease or disorder; Whereas the risks and benefits of medical therapies vary based on the race, ethnicity, age, and socioeconomic status of a woman; Whereas women and men have fundamental biological differences; Whereas, for many years, women of different races, ethnicities, ages, and socioeconomic status were underrepresented in biomedical and clinical research; Whereas the improvement of the health of women relies on sex- and gender-based biomedical and clinical research; Whereas the promise of individualized medicine cannot be realized without sex- and gender-based parity in research; Whereas, on January 25, 2016, the National Institutes of Health implemented a policy requiring federally funded investigators to consider sex as a biological variable in preclinical research; and Whereas that policy ushered in a new era of inclusivity and parity in research relating to the health of women: Now, therefore, be it

that the Senate— (1) expresses support for the designation of a Women’s Health Research Day ; and (2) supports efforts— (A) to recognize the importance of biomedical and clinical research to the health and well-being of women; (B) to increase awareness of the value of sex- and gender-based biomedical research; and (C) to encourage individuals, including researchers and patients, to advocate on behalf of sex- and gender-inclusive research for women of different races, ethnicities, ages, and socioeconomic status.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 37 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 31, 2019 Mr. Tester (for himself, Mr. Daines , Mr. Hoeven , Mr. Udall , Ms. Warren , Mr. Bennet , Ms. Smith , Ms. Baldwin , Mr. Heinrich , Ms. Harris , Mr. Moran , Ms. Klobuchar , Mrs. Murray , Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Rounds , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Sanders , Mr. Thune , Mrs. Feinstein , Ms. Sinema , Ms. Stabenow , Ms. Cantwell , Mr. Sullivan , and Mr. Peters ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week beginning February 3, 2019, as National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week .

Whereas there are 37 Tribal Colleges and Universities operating on more than 75 campuses in 16 States; Whereas Tribal Colleges and Universities are tribally chartered or federally chartered institutions of higher education and therefore have a unique relationship with the Federal Government; Whereas Tribal Colleges and Universities serve students from more than 230 federally recognized Indian tribes; Whereas Tribal Colleges and Universities offer students access to knowledge and skills grounded in cultural traditions and values, including indigenous languages, which— (1) enhances Indian communities; and (2) enriches the United States as a nation; Whereas Tribal Colleges and Universities provide access to high-quality postsecondary educational opportunities for— (1) American Indians; (2) Alaska Natives; and (3) other individuals that live in some of the most isolated and economically depressed areas in the United States; Whereas Tribal Colleges and Universities are accredited institutions of higher education that prepare students to succeed in the global and highly competitive workforce; Whereas Tribal Colleges and Universities have open enrollment policies, and approximately 15 percent of the students at Tribal Colleges and Universities are non-Indian individuals; and Whereas the collective mission and the considerable achievements of Tribal Colleges and Universities deserve national recognition: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates the week beginning February 3, 2019, as National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week ; and (2) calls on the people of the United States and interested groups to observe National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week with appropriate activities and programs to demonstrate support for Tribal Colleges and Universities.