| SCR5 | Intro
Sine Die | A concurrent resolution affirming the importance of religious freedom as a fundamental human right that is essential to a free society and protected for all people of the United States under the Constitution of the United States, and recognizing the ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2017-01-17
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| SCR3 | Engross
Sine Die | A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2017 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2018 through 2026. Establishes the congressional budget for the f...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2017-01-13
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| SR14 | Intro
Sine Die | A resolution commending the Clemson University Tigers football team for winning the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship. Commends the Clemson University Tigers for winning the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2017-01-12
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S320) |
| SR13 | Intro
Sine Die | A resolution recognizing the historical importance of Associate Justice Clarence Thomas. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) Associate Justice Clarence Thomas is a historically significant African-American who has made an im...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2017-01-12
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| SR12 | Intro
Sine Die | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that clean water is a national priority, and that the June 29, 2015, Waters of the United States Rule should be withdrawn or vacated. Calls for the nullification of the final rule entitled, "Clean Water...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2017-01-12
To Senate Environment And Public Works Committee |
| SR6 | Intro
Sine Die | A resolution objecting to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334 and to all efforts that undermine direct negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians for a secure and peaceful settlement. Objects to U.N. Security Council Resolution 2334...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2017-01-12
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 3. |
| SJR4 | Intro
Sine Die | A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Death with Dignity Act of 2016. This joint resolution nullifies the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Death with Dignity Act of ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2017-01-12
To Senate Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs Committee |
| SR11 | Intro
Sine Die | A resolution encouraging the development of best business practices to fully utilize the potential of the United States. Encourages each corporate, academic, and social entity: (1) to develop an internal rule modeled after a successful business pract...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2017-01-10
To Senate Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee |
| SR10 | Intro
Sine Die | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the trafficking of illicit fentanyl into the United States from Mexico and China. Expresses the sense of the Senate that: the use of illicit fentanyl in the United States and the resulting ove...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2017-01-10
To Senate Foreign Relations Committee |
| SR7 | Intro
Sine Die | A resolution to constitute the majority party's membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen. Designates the majority party membership on specified Senate committees for the 115th Congr...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2017-01-05
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S106; text as passed Senate: CR S117) |
| SR8 | Intro
Sine Die | A resolution to constitute the minority party's membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen. Designates the minority party membership on specified Senate committees for the 115th Congr...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2017-01-05
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S106-107; text as passed Senate: CR S117-118) |
| SCR4 | Intro
Sine Die | A concurrent resolution clarifying any potential misunderstanding as to whether actions taken by President-elect Donald Trump constitute a violation of the Emoluments Clause, and calling on President-elect Trump to divest his interest in, and sever h...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2017-01-04
To Senate Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs Committee |
| SJR3 | Intro
Sine Die | A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States which requires (except during time of war and subject to suspension by Congress) that the total amount of money expended by the United States during any fiscal year no...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2017-01-04
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| SR5 | Intro
Sine Die | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate in support of Israel. Urges: (1) the President and the international community to join in supporting bilateral talks between the Israelis and Palestinians, and (2) the President to adopt a policy of opp...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2017-01-03
To Senate Foreign Relations Committee |
| SR1 | Intro
Sine Die | A resolution informing the President of the United States that a quorum of each House is assembled. Informs the President that a quorum of each house of Congress has assembled.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2017-01-03
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6; text as passed Senate: CR S6) |
| SR3 | Intro
Sine Die | A resolution fixing the hour of daily meeting of the Senate. Sets the daily meeting of the Senate at 12 Noon unless otherwise ordered.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2017-01-03
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6; text as passed Senate: CR S6) |
| SJR2 | Intro
Sine Die | A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to limiting the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve. This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment limiting Members of the House o...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2017-01-03
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| SCR2 | Engross
Sine Die | A concurrent resolution to provide for the counting on January 6, 2017, of the electoral votes for President and Vice President of the United States. Provides for the counting of the electoral votes for President and Vice President of the United Stat...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2017-01-03
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| SR4 | Intro
Sine Die | A resolution to constitute the majority party's membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen. Designates the majority party membership on specified Senate committees for the 115th Congr...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2017-01-03
Submitted in the Senate. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Over, Under the Rule. |
| SCR1 | Engross
Sine Die | A concurrent resolution extending the life of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies. Declares that: (1) the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, created by S.Con.Res. 28 (114th Congress), to make the necessary ar...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2017-01-03
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| SR2 | Intro
Sine Die | A resolution informing the House of Representatives that a quorum of the Senate is assembled. Informs the House of Representatives that a quorum of the Senate is assembled.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2017-01-03
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6; text as passed Senate: CR S6) |
