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III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 443 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 21, 2019 Mr. Rubio (for himself, Mr. Cardin , Mr. Portman , Ms. Cantwell , Mr. Risch , Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. Tillis , Mr. Booker , Mr. Braun , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Alexander , Ms. Duckworth , Mr. Isakson , Ms. Rosen , Mr. Enzi , Mrs. Feinstein , Mr. Roberts , Mr. Wyden , Mr. Hoeven , Mr. Carper , Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Menendez , Mr. Young , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Thune , Mr. Tester , Mr. Scott of South Carolina , Mr. Whitehouse , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Udall , Mr. Rounds , Mr. King , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Peters , Ms. Ernst , Ms. Harris , Mr. Kennedy , Ms. Hassan , Mr. Perdue , Mr. Daines , and Mr. Blumenthal ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship RESOLUTION Recognizing and celebrating on November 30, 2019, the vital role of small businesses and the efforts of the Small Business Administration to help people in the United States start, build, and grow businesses.

Whereas, as of September 2019, there are more than 30,700,000 small businesses in the United States; Whereas small businesses in the United States— (1) represent 99.9 percent of all businesses in the United States; (2) employ nearly 48 percent of private sector employees in the United States; (3) constitute almost 2 of every 3 new jobs; and (4) constitute 97.5 percent of firms that export goods; and Whereas November 30, 2019, is an appropriate day to recognize small businesses and encourage consumers to support local small businesses during the holiday shopping season: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate joins the Small Business Administration in— (1) celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit of small business owners in the United States; (2) recognizing the importance of creating policies that promote a business-friendly environment for small business owners that is free of unnecessary and burdensome regulations and red tape; (3) supporting and encouraging young entrepreneurs to pursue passions and create more startup businesses; (4) showing appreciation for the many ways in which small businesses support— (A) the communities of which small businesses are a part; and (B) the workers who are employed by small businesses; and (5) celebrating the invaluable contribution that small businesses make to the United States as the backbone of the economy.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 444 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 21, 2019 Mr. Kennedy submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation RESOLUTION Condemning the VH1 television show Cartel Crew.

Whereas the VH1 television show Cartel Crew glorifies drug cartels and individuals who live in luxury as a result of the wealth that drug cartels corruptly amass; Whereas there is concern that youth across the United States may watch Cartel Crew and come to believe that crime is profitable; Whereas the words and deeds of the cast members of Cartel Crew suggest that those cast members have no interest in separating themselves from their illicit pasts; Whereas the relatives of the cast members of Cartel Crew are some of the worst criminals in history; Whereas the mother of Michael Blanco, Griselda Blanco, is better known as Cocaine Godmother , a drug lord in the Medellin Cartel who was responsible for nearly 200 murders while transporting cocaine from Colombia to the United States in the 1990s and early 2000s; Whereas Michael Blanco defended his mother when asked about her crimes, saying that she didn't have a choice , due to the fact that she grew up poor; Whereas the newest addition to the cast of Cartel Crew, Emma Coronel Aispuro (referred to in this preamble as Aispuro ), is the wife of Joaquín Guzmán Loera (referred to in this preamble as El Chapo ); Whereas, as of the date of the adoption of this resolution, El Chapo is the single most dangerous individual alive, having created the Sinaloa Cartel and led it on its destructive path of trafficking drugs and individuals for decades; Whereas, since establishing his crime syndicate in the late 1980s, El Chapo has been responsible for the deaths of hundreds of thousands of individuals, through both direct violence and the devastating impact of drug addiction; Whereas, at one point, El Chapo was on the Ten Most Wanted Fugitive List published by the Federal Bureau of Investigation; Whereas Aispuro— (1) helped El Chapo escape from a Mexican prison; and (2) was under investigation in the United States as recently as April 2019; and Whereas Aispuro clearly intends to profit from the notoriety her cartel connections afford her, as she is developing a clothing line called El Chapo Guzman : Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate urges VH1— (1) to cancel Cartel Crew; (2) to reconsider its standards when developing television shows so that victims of cartel bloodshed and destruction are not further harmed; and (3) to be a better steward of public media by refusing to spread the erroneous message that crime is profitable.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 446 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 4, 2019 Ms. Klobuchar submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Authorizing the printing of tributes and other related materials in honor of the late Senator Janet Kay Hagan.

That there be printed as a Senate document a compilation of tributes and other related materials concerning the Honorable Janet Kay Hagan, late a Senator from the State of North Carolina.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 450 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 10, 2019 Mr. Coons (for himself, Mr. Tillis , and Mr. Blumenthal ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary December 18, 2019 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing the 71st anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the celebration of Human Rights Day .

Whereas the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the United Nations on December 10, 1948, represents the first comprehensive agreement among countries as to the specific rights and freedoms of all human beings; Whereas the Universal Declaration of Human Rights upholds the basic principles of liberty and freedom enshrined in the Constitution of the United States and the Bill of Rights; Whereas awareness of human rights— (1) is essential to the realization of fundamental freedoms; (2) promotes equality; (3) contributes to preventing conflict and human rights violations; and (4) enhances participation in democratic processes; Whereas Congress has a proud history of promoting human rights that are internationally recognized; and Whereas December 10 of each year is celebrated around the world as Human Rights Day : Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates December 10, 2019, as Human Rights Day ; (2) recognizes the 71st anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; (3) reaffirms the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; (4) supports the right of human rights defenders all over the world to promote the fundamental freedoms enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; and (5) encourages the people of the United States— (A) to observe Human Rights Day; and (B) to continue a commitment to upholding freedom, democracy, and human rights around the globe.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 450 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 10, 2019 Mr. Coons (for himself and Mr. Tillis ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Recognizing the 71st anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the celebration of Human Rights Day .

Whereas the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the United Nations on December 10, 1948, represents the first comprehensive agreement among countries as to the specific rights and freedoms of all human beings; Whereas the Universal Declaration of Human Rights upholds the basic principles of liberty and freedom enshrined in the Constitution of the United States and the Bill of Rights; Whereas awareness of human rights— (1) is essential to the realization of fundamental freedoms; (2) promotes equality; (3) contributes to preventing conflict and human rights violations; and (4) enhances participation in democratic processes; Whereas Congress has a proud history of promoting human rights that are internationally recognized; and Whereas December 10 of each year is celebrated around the world as Human Rights Day : Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates December 10, 2019, as Human Rights Day ; (2) recognizes the 71st anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; (3) reaffirms the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; (4) supports the right of human rights defenders all over the world to promote the fundamental freedoms enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; and (5) encourages the people of the United States— (A) to observe Human Rights Day; and (B) to continue a commitment to upholding freedom, democracy, and human rights around the globe.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 455 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 12, 2019 Mr. McConnell submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION To authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of Richard Arjun Kaul v. Senator Charles Schumer, et al.

Whereas, Senator Charles Schumer has been named as a defendant in the case of Richard Arjun Kaul v. Senator Charles Schumer, et al. , Case No. 19–CV–13477–BRM–JAD, currently pending in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey; Whereas, pursuant to sections 703(a) and 704(a)(1) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, 2 U.S.C. §§ 288b(a) and 288c(a)(1), the Senate may direct its counsel to defend Members of the Senate in civil actions relating to their official responsibilities: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent Senator Schumer in the case of Richard Arjun Kaul v. Senator Charles Schumer, et al.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 456 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 17, 2019 Mr. Shelby (for himself and Mr. Jones ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing and celebrating the 200th anniversary of the entry of Alabama into the Union as the 22d State.

Whereas Congress created the Alabama Territory from the eastern half of the Mississippi Territory on March 3, 1817; Whereas by 1819, the birth and growth of cities, towns, and communities in the Alabama Territory ensured that the population of the Alabama Territory had developed sufficiently to achieve the minimum number of inhabitants required by Congress to qualify for statehood; Whereas Congress and President James Monroe approved statehood for the Alabama Territory on December 14, 1819, making Alabama the 22d State of the United States; Whereas December 14, 2019, marks the 200th anniversary of the attainment of statehood by Alabama; and Whereas that bicentennial is a monumental occasion to celebrate and commemorate the achievements of the great State of Alabama: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate recognizes and celebrates the 200th anniversary of the entry of Alabama into the Union as the 22d State.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 457 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 18, 2019 Mr. Scott of Florida (for himself, Mr. Rubio , Mr. Isakson , Mr. Perdue , Mr. Shelby , and Mr. Jones ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Condemning the terrorist attack at Naval Air Station Pensacola on Friday, December 6, 2019, honoring the members of the Navy who lost their lives in the attack, and expressing support and prayers for all individuals affected by the attack.

Whereas, on the morning of Friday, December 6, 2019, a second lieutenant in the Royal Saudi Air Force killed 3 sailors and wounded 8 additional individuals in a terrorist attack at Naval Air Station Pensacola; Whereas the 3 victims killed in the attack— (1) were sailors in aviation training at Naval Air Station Pensacola; and (2) showed heroism and bravery in the face of evil as they ran towards the shooter, which saved lives; Whereas Airman Mohammed Sameh Haitham of St. Petersburg, Florida, who was 19 years of age, served the United States with honor and distinction, having recently completed basic military training; Whereas Ensign Joshua Kaleb Watson of Enterprise, Alabama, who was 23 years of age, served the United States with honor and distinction, having recently graduated from the United States Naval Academy; Whereas Airman Apprentice Cameron Scott Walters of Richmond Hill, Georgia, who was 21 years of age, served the United States with honor and distinction, having recently completed basic military training; Whereas the response of Naval Security Forces personnel and local law enforcement officials prevented the additional loss of life; and Whereas the people of the United States— (1) stand united around the community of Pensacola and the families and communities of the victims to support all individuals affected by the attack; and (2) pray for healing and peace: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) condemns the terrorist attack of December 6, 2019, at Naval Air Station Pensacola; (2) honors the sacrifice and memory of the 3 members of the Navy who lost their lives in the attack; (3) recognizes the skill and heroism of the law enforcement officials, the members of the Armed Forces, and the first responders who came to the aid of others during the attack; (4) commends the efforts of individuals who are working to— (A) care for those who were injured during the attack; and (B) investigate this horrific incident; (5) extends its heartfelt condolences and prayers to the families of those who were killed in the attack and to all of the individuals affected in the community of Pensacola and in the United States; and (6) pledges to continue to work together to prevent future attacks.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 459 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 19, 2019 Mr. McConnell submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION To constitute the majority party's membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen.

That the following shall constitute the majority party's membership on the following committee for the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen: Select Committee on Ethics: Mr. Lankford (Chairman), Mr. Roberts, Mr. Risch.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 462 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 19, 2019 Mrs. Feinstein (for herself, Ms. McSally , Ms. Smith , Mr. Brown , Mr. King , Mr. Casey , and Mr. Peters ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating January 2020 as National One Health Awareness Month to promote awareness of organizations focused on public health, animal health, and environmental health collaboration throughout the United States and to recognize the critical contributions of those organizations to the future of the United States.

Whereas One Health is a collaborative, multisectoral, and transdisciplinary approach, working at the local, regional, national, and global levels, with the goal of achieving optimal health outcomes recognizing the interconnection between people, animals, plants, and their shared environment; Whereas the mission of One Health is to establish closer professional interactions, collaborations, and educational opportunities across the various medical, veterinary, and environmental health professions and their allied science professions to simultaneously improve public health, animal health, and environmental health; Whereas the increasing threats posed by emerging diseases shared between animals and people, foodborne, vector-borne, and waterborne diseases, and other environmental factors may support the need for an integrated effort by professionals from multiple disciplines, including health, science, technology, and engineering; Whereas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, up to 75 percent of new or emerging infectious diseases in people are spread by animals; Whereas, each year, International One Health Day is November 3; and Whereas One Health is essential to combating and strengthening the surveillance of emerging and reemerging diseases: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate designates January 2020 as National One Health Awareness Month to— (1) promote awareness of organizations that focus on One Health efforts to improve the quality of life for people and animals; (2) recognize the efforts made by such organizations in using a One Health approach to prevent epidemics; and (3) recognize the importance of using the One Health approach to simultaneously protect the health of people, animals, plants, and the environment in the United States.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 463 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 6, 2020 Mr. Hawley (for himself, Mr. Scott of Florida , Mr. Braun , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Cruz , Mr. Daines , Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Cotton , Ms. Ernst , Mr. Perdue , and Mr. Inhofe ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration RESOLUTION Amending the Rules of Procedure and Practice in the Senate When Sitting on Impeachment Trials.

That rule I of the Rules of Procedure and Practice in the Senate When Sitting on Impeachment Trials is amended to read as follows: I. Whensoever the Senate shall receive notice from the House of Representatives that managers are appointed on their part to conduct an impeachment against any person and are directed to carry articles of impeachment to the Senate, the Secretary of the Senate shall immediately inform the House of Representatives that the Senate is ready to receive the managers for the purpose of exhibiting such articles of impeachment, agreeably to such notice. If, following adoption of such articles, the House of Representatives does not so notify the Senate or otherwise provide for such articles to be exhibited to the Senate within 25 calendar days from the date of adoption of such articles, as recorded in the Journal of the House of Representatives, such articles shall be deemed exhibited before the Senate and it shall be in order for any Senator to offer a motion to dismiss such articles with prejudice for failure by the House of Representatives to prosecute such articles. Such motion shall be adopted by an affirmative vote of a majority of the Senators, duly chosen and sworn, without debate by the yeas and nays, which shall be entered on the record. .
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 464 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 6, 2020 Mr. McConnell submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION To constitute the majority party's membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen.

That the following shall constitute the majority party's membership on the following committees for the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry: Mr. Roberts, Mr. McConnell, Mr. Boozman, Mr. Hoeven, Ms. Ernst, Mrs. Hyde-Smith, Mr. Braun, Mr. Grassley, Mr. Thune, Mrs. Fischer, Mrs. Loeffler. Committee on Finance: Mr. Grassley, Mr. Crapo, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Enzi, Mr. Cornyn, Mr. Thune, Mr. Burr, Mr. Portman, Mr. Toomey, Mr. Scott (SC), Mr. Cassidy, Mr. Lankford, Mr. Daines, Mr. Young, Mr. Sasse. Committee on Foreign Relations: Mr. Risch, Mr. Rubio, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Gardner, Mr. Romney, Mr. Graham, Mr. Barrasso, Mr. Portman, Mr. Paul, Mr. Young, Mr. Cruz, Mr. Perdue. Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: Mr. Alexander, Mr. Enzi, Mr. Burr, Mr. Paul, Ms. Collins, Mr. Cassidy, Mr. Roberts, Ms. Murkowski, Mr. Scott (SC), Mr. Romney, Mr. Braun, Mrs. Loeffler. Joint Economic Committee: Mr. Lee, Mr. Cotton, Mr. Portman, Mr. Cassidy, Mr. Cruz, Mrs. Loeffler. Committee on Veterans' Affairs: Mr. Moran, Mr. Boozman, Mr. Cassidy, Mr. Rounds, Mr. Tillis, Mr. Sullivan, Mrs. Blackburn, Mr. Cramer, Mrs. Loeffler.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 467 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 9, 2020 Mr. Graham (for himself, Mr. McConnell , Mr. Grassley , Mrs. Blackburn , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Perdue , Mr. Portman , Mr. Shelby , Mr. Braun , Mrs. Loeffler, Mr. Scott of Florida , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Mr. Daines , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Cruz , Ms. Ernst , Mr. Tillis , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Scott of South Carolina , Mrs. Fischer , Mr. Sasse , and Mr. Hoeven ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate that the House of Representatives should, consistent with its constitutional obligations, immediately transmit the 2 articles of impeachment against President Donald J. Trump passed by the House of Representatives on December 18, 2019, under House Resolution 755.

Whereas, pursuant to article I, section 2 of the Constitution of the United States, the House of Representatives shall have the sole Power of Impeachment ; Whereas, pursuant to article I, section 3 of the Constitution of the United States, the Senate shall have the sole Power to try all Impeachments ; Whereas, on December 18, 2019, the House of Representatives passed 2 articles of impeachment against President Donald J. Trump; Whereas, since passage, the Speaker of the House of Representatives has refused to transmit the articles to the Senate, unless the Senate agrees to allow the Speaker of the House of Representatives to dictate the rules of a trial; Whereas, the Constitution of the United States does not provide the Speaker of the House of Representatives with the power to effectively veto a resolution passed by a duly elected majority of the House of Representatives by refusing to transmit such a resolution to the Senate; Whereas, the refusal by the Speaker of the House of Representatives to transmit the articles is a flagrant violation of the separation of powers expressly outlined in the bicameral impeachment process under the Constitution of the United States; Whereas, this inaction by the Speaker of the House of Representatives is a gross infringement on the constitutional authority of the Senate to try impeachments; Whereas, the refusal by the Speaker of the House of Representatives to transmit the articles is unprecedented for presidential impeachments; Whereas, refusing to transmit the articles is resulting in the denial of President Trump’s day in court; and Whereas, if allowed to stand, this inaction by the Speaker of the House of Representatives would set a dangerous precedent for the constitutional system of Government in the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate calls on the Speaker of the House of Representatives to immediately appoint impeachment managers and transmit the articles of impeachment to the Senate for disposition consistent with the Constitution of the United States.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 468 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 13, 2020 Mr. Hoeven (for himself and Mr. Cramer ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Relative to the death of the Honorable Jocelyn Burdick, former United States Senator for the State of North Dakota.

Whereas Jocelyn Burdick was born in Fargo, North Dakota, and attended Principia College and Northwestern University; Whereas Jocelyn Burdick began her career as a radio announcer in Moorhead, Minnesota, served as a trustee to the newly reorganized Lake Agassiz Arts Council in 1977, was a Sunday school teacher and devoted member of the Christian Science Church, was president of the Parent Teacher Association, recorded public service announcements raising awareness of substance abuse and drunk driving, and was nationally recognized for her philanthropy on behalf of the Gamma Phi Beta sorority; Whereas, on September 12, 1992, Jocelyn Burdick became the first woman from the State of North Dakota to serve in the United States Senate when then-Governor George Sinner appointed her to fill the seat of her late husband, Quentin Burdick; Whereas Jocelyn Burdick was sworn in on September 16, 1992, and served in the United States Senate until December 14, 1992; and Whereas, during her time as United States Senator for North Dakota, Jocelyn Burdick served the people of North Dakota and continued the agenda of her late husband, including by supporting the enactment of the Federal Facility Compliance Act of 1992 ( Public Law 102–386 ; 106 Stat. 1505), helping to establish the Quentin N. Burdick Indian Health Program at the University of North Dakota, supporting health care training programs for Native Americans, and helping to secure funding for the Federal courthouse in Fargo named after her late husband: Now, therefore, be it

That— (1) the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable Jocelyn Burdick, former Member of the United States Senate; (2) the Secretary of the Senate communicate this resolution to the House of Representatives and transmit an enrolled copy thereof to the family of the deceased; and (3) when the Senate adjourns today, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the Honorable Jocelyn Burdick.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 470 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 15, 2020 Ms. Stabenow (for herself, Mr. Peters , Ms. Baldwin , Mr. Brown , Mr. Durbin , Ms. Duckworth , Mrs. Gillibrand , and Ms. Klobuchar ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate that the President and the Secretary of State should ensure that the Government of Canada does not permanently store nuclear waste in the Great Lakes Basin.

Whereas the water resources of the Great Lakes Basin are precious public natural resources shared by the Great Lakes States and the Provinces of Canada; Whereas, since 1909, the United States and Canada have worked to maintain and improve the water quality of the Great Lakes through water quality agreements; Whereas more than 40,000,000 individuals in both Canada and the United States depend on the fresh water from the Great Lakes for drinking water; Whereas Ontario Power Generation is proposing to build a permanent deep geological repository for nuclear waste less than 1 mile from Lake Huron in Kincardine, Ontario, Canada; Whereas the Government of Canada is proposing to build a permanent deep geological repository for high-level nuclear waste in the Great Lakes Basin; Whereas nuclear waste is highly toxic and can take tens of thousands of years to decompose to safe levels; Whereas a spill of nuclear waste into the Great Lakes, including during transit to a permanent deep geological repository for nuclear waste, could have lasting and severely adverse environmental, health, and economic impacts on the Great Lakes and the individuals who depend on the Great Lakes for their livelihoods; Whereas more than 187 local, county, State, and Tribal governments have passed resolutions in opposition to the proposed nuclear waste repository of Ontario Power Generation; Whereas Tribes and First Nations' citizens have a strong spiritual and cultural connection to the Great Lakes; Whereas the protection of the Great Lakes is fundamental to treaty rights; and Whereas, during the 1980s, when the Department of Energy was studying potential sites for a permanent nuclear waste repository in the United States in accordance with the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 ( 42 U.S.C. 10101 et seq.), the Government of Canada expressed concern with locating a permanent nuclear waste repository within shared water basins of the 2 countries: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the Senate that— (1) the Government of Canada should not allow a permanent nuclear waste repository to be built within the Great Lakes Basin; (2) the President and the Secretary of State should take appropriate action to work with the Government of Canada to prevent a permanent nuclear waste repository from being built within the Great Lakes Basin; and (3) the President and the Secretary of State should work together with their counterparts in the Government of Canada on a solution for the long-term storage of nuclear waste that— (A) is safe and responsible; and (B) does not pose a threat to the Great Lakes.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 471 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 15, 2020 Mr. McConnell submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Authorizing the taking of a photograph in the Chamber of the United States Senate.

1. Authorization for photograph (a) In general Paragraph 1 of Rule IV of the Rules for the Regulation of the Senate Wing of the United States Capitol (prohibiting the taking of pictures in the Senate Chamber) shall be temporarily suspended for the sole and specific purpose of permitting an official photograph to be taken on January 16, 2020, of the swearing in of Members of the United States Senate for the impeachment trial of the President of the United States. (b) Administration The Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate is authorized and directed to make the necessary arrangements to carry out subsection (a), which arrangements shall provide for a minimum of disruption to Senate proceedings.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 474 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 16, 2020 Mr. Schumer submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION To authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of Martin F. McMahon v. Senator Ted Cruz, et al.

Whereas, Senators Ted Cruz, Lindsey Graham, Mitch McConnell, and Rand Paul have been named as defendants in the case of Martin F. McMahon v. Senator Ted Cruz, et al. , Case No. 1:19–cv–03774–TSC, currently pending in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia; Whereas, pursuant to sections 703(a) and 704(a)(1) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, 2 U.S.C. §§ 288b(a) and 288c(a)(1), the Senate may direct its counsel to defend Members of the Senate in civil actions relating to their official responsibilities: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent Senators Ted Cruz, Lindsey Graham, Mitch McConnell, and Rand Paul, and any other Member who may be named as a defendant in the case of Martin F. McMahon v. Senator Ted Cruz, et al.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 475 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 16, 2020 Mr. Romney (for himself and Mr. Lee ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary February 13, 2020 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing the leading role of Utahns in the fight for women’s suffrage and celebrating the sesquicentennial of the first votes by women under the equal suffrage law of Utah on February 14, 1870.

Whereas, on February 10, 1870, the territorial legislature of Utah passed an Act granting women the right to vote, which was signed into law on February 12, 1870, by Acting Governor Stephen Mann; Whereas, on February 14, 1870, women voted in the Salt Lake City election, becoming the first women to vote under an equal suffrage law within what is now the United States; Whereas, in 1887, Congress revoked the voting rights of women in Utah; Whereas, on November 5, 1895, the new Utah Constitution was adopted with a provision stating, The rights of citizens of the State of Utah to vote and hold office shall not be denied or abridged on account of sex. Both male and female citizens of this State shall enjoy equally all civil, political and religious rights and privileges. ; Whereas, on November 3, 1896, Martha Maria Hughes Cannon, who will be honored by a statue in the United States Capitol in 2020, was elected to the Utah State Senate and became the first woman to serve as a State senator in the United States; and Whereas, in 1919, women’s suffrage was extended to all United States citizens with the adoption of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes the leading role of Utahns in the fight for women’s suffrage and the adoption of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States guaranteeing that the right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex ; and (2) celebrates the sesquicentennial of the first votes by women under the equal suffrage law of Utah on February 14, 1870.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 475 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 16, 2020 Mr. Romney (for himself and Mr. Lee ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Recognizing the leading role of Utahns in the fight for women’s suffrage and celebrating the sesquicentennial of the first votes by women under the equal suffrage law of Utah on February 14, 1870.

Whereas, on February 10, 1870, the territorial legislature of Utah passed an Act granting women the right to vote, which was signed into law on February 12, 1870, by Acting Governor Stephen Mann; Whereas, on February 14, 1870, women voted in the Salt Lake City election, becoming the first women to vote under an equal suffrage law within what is now the United States; Whereas, in 1887, Congress revoked the voting rights of women in Utah; Whereas, on November 5, 1895, the new Utah Constitution was adopted with a provision stating, The rights of citizens of the State of Utah to vote and hold office shall not be denied or abridged on account of sex. Both male and female citizens of this State shall enjoy equally all civil, political and religious rights and privileges. ; Whereas, on November 3, 1896, Martha Maria Hughes Cannon, who will be honored by a statue in the United States Capitol in 2020, was elected to the Utah State Senate and became the first woman to serve as a State senator in the United States; and Whereas, in 1919, women’s suffrage was extended to all United States citizens with the adoption of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes the leading role of Utahns in the fight for women’s suffrage and the adoption of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States guaranteeing that the right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex ; and (2) celebrates the sesquicentennial of the first votes by women under the equal suffrage law of Utah on February 14, 1870.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 477 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 16, 2020 Mrs. Murray (for herself, Ms. Collins , Mr. King , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Casey , Mr. Coons , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Durbin , Ms. Klobuchar , Ms. Hassan , Mr. Wyden , Ms. Baldwin , Ms. Cantwell , Ms. Cortez Masto , Ms. Harris , Mr. Markey , Ms. Duckworth , Ms. Smith , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Sanders , Mrs. Feinstein , and Mr. Merkley ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week of February 3 through 7, 2020, as National School Counseling Week .

Whereas the American School Counselor Association has designated February 3 through 7, 2020, as National School Counseling Week ; Whereas school counselors have long advocated for equitable opportunities for all students; Whereas school counselors help develop well-rounded students by guiding students through academic learning, social and emotional development, and career exploration; Whereas personal and social growth can help lead to increased academic achievement; Whereas school counselors play a vital role in ensuring that students are ready for both college and careers; Whereas school counselors play a vital role in making students aware of opportunities for financial aid and college scholarships; Whereas school counselors assist with and coordinate efforts to foster a positive school climate, resulting in a safer learning environment for all students; Whereas school counselors have been instrumental in helping students, teachers, and parents deal with personal trauma as well as tragedies in their communities and the United States; Whereas students face myriad challenges every day, including peer pressure, bullying, mental health issues, the deployment of family members to serve in conflicts overseas, and school violence; Whereas a school counselor is one of the few professionals in a school building who is trained in both education and social and emotional development; Whereas the roles and responsibilities of school counselors are often misunderstood; Whereas the school counselor position is often among the first to be eliminated to meet budgetary constraints; Whereas the national average ratio of students to school counselors is 442 to 1, almost twice the 250 to 1 ratio recommended by the American School Counselor Association, the National Association for College Admission Counseling, and other organizations; and Whereas the celebration of National School Counseling Week will increase awareness of the important and necessary role school counselors play in the lives of students in the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates the week of February 3 through 7, 2020, as National School Counseling Week ; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe National School Counseling Week with appropriate ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of the role school counselors play in schools and the community at large in preparing students for fulfilling lives as contributing members of society.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 478 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 16, 2020 Mr. Scott of South Carolina (for himself, Mrs. Feinstein , Mr. Alexander , Mr. Tillis , Mr. Gardner , Mr. Perdue , Mrs. Loeffler , Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Graham , Mr. Cassidy , Mr. Thune , Mr. Braun , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Boozman , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Wicker , Mr. Young , Mr. Scott of Florida , Mr. Cruz , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Cotton , Mr. Johnson , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Mr. Roberts , Mr. Toomey , Mr. Paul , Mr. Enzi , Mr. Romney , Mr. Burr , Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Lee , Mr. Blunt , Mr. Inhofe , and Mr. Daines ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week of January 26 through February 1, 2020, 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 tenth annual National School Choice Week, held the week of January 26 through February 1, 2020: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates the week of January 26 through February 1, 2020, 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) encourages all parents, during National School Choice Week, to learn more about the education options available to them; and (4) 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 2d Session S. RES. 488 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 31, 2020 Mr. McConnell submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION To provide for related procedures concerning the articles of impeachment against Donald John Trump, President of the United States.

That the record in this case shall be closed, and no motion with respect to reopening the record shall be in order for the duration of these proceedings. The Senate shall proceed to final arguments as provided in the impeachment rules, waiving the two person rule contained in Rule XXII of the Rules of Procedure and Practice in the Senate When Sitting on Impeachment Trials. Such arguments shall begin at 11:00am on Monday, February 3, 2020, and not exceed four hours, and be equally divided between the House and the President to be used as under the Rules of Impeachment. At the conclusion of the final arguments by the House and the President, the court of impeachment shall stand adjourned until 4:00pm on Wednesday, February 5, 2020, at which time the Senate, without intervening action or debate shall vote on the Articles of Impeachment.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 491 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 5, 2020 Mr. Tester (for himself, Mr. Daines , Ms. Cantwell , Ms. Smith , Ms. Warren , Ms. McSally , Mr. Cramer , Ms. Baldwin , Mr. Udall , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Rounds , Mr. Heinrich , Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Hoeven , Mrs. Fischer , and Mr. Thune ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary February 11, 2020 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week beginning February 2, 2020, 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 2, 2020, 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.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 491 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 5, 2020 Mr. Tester (for himself, Mr. Daines , Ms. Cantwell , Ms. Smith , Ms. Warren , Ms. McSally , Mr. Cramer , Ms. Baldwin , Mr. Udall , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Rounds , Mr. Heinrich , Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Hoeven , Mrs. Fischer , and Mr. Thune ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating the week beginning February 2, 2020, 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 2, 2020, 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.