REID, HARRY (a Senator from Nevada)
Amendments
Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and continuing for other Federal departments and agencies (H.R. 1363), S2341 [8AP]
Budget: require millionaires to make a more meaningful contribution to deficit reduction efforts (S. 1323), S4477, S4478, S4489 [11JY], S4866, S4871, S4881 [25JY]
Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (H.J. Res. 66), S5617, S5618, S5629, S5630, S5631 [14SE]
Commission on Freedom of Information Act Processing Delays: establish (S. 627), S5063, S5078, S5086 [29JY]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1867), S7746 [17NO], S7813, S7858 [18NO], S8017 [30NO]
Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2017), S5998, S6000 [26SE]
Dept. of the Treasury: identify misaligned currency and require action to correct the misalignment (S. 1619), S6069, S6110 [4OC]
Economy: provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), S8749, S8752, S8776, S8780 [17DE]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2354), S7434, S7457, S7513, S7570, S7573, S7581 [15NO]
FAA: reauthorize appropriations for safety, reliability, and availability of air transportation and to modernize the air traffic control system (S. 223), S618 [7FE], S622 [8FE], S700 [14FE], S825, S920 [17FE]
Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act: extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), S761 [15FE]
Patents: reform (S. 23), S1093, S1146 [2MR], S1239 [3MR], S1324, S1331 [7MR], S1362 [8MR]
SBA: reauthorize and improve the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (S. 493), S1764 [16MR], S2189 [6AP]
Small Business Act: extend programs (H.R. 2608), S5922, S5952, S5954, S5956 [23SE], S5994, S5995, S5996 [26SE]
———extend programs (S. 990), S3262, S3263, S3284, S3285 [24MY]
Small Business Investment Act: extend programs (H.R. 2608), S5922, S5952, S5954, S5956 [23SE], S5994, S5995, S5996 [26SE]
———extend programs (S. 990), S3262, S3263, S3284, S3285 [24MY]
Taxation: repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (H.R. 674), S7196 [8NO]
Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), S761 [15FE]
Appointments
Acting President pro tempore, S349 [31JA], S8791 [27DE]
Committee to escort Australian Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, into the House Chamber, H1624 [9MR]
Committee to escort Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu into the House Chamber, H3348 [24MY]
Committee to escort Republic of Korea President Lee Myung-bak into the House Chamber, H6882 [13OC]
Committee to escort the President, H457 [25JA]
Committee to escort the President into the House chamber, H6005 [8SE]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Air Force: require a study on the threats to, and sustainability of, the air test and training range infrastructure (see S. 240), S359 [31JA]
Armed Forces: commemorate and honor service and sacrifice of members and their families as combat mission in Iraq draws to a close (see S. Res. 349), S8775 [17DE]
———prevent disruptions at military funerals (see S. 815), S2446 [13AP]
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 200), S3428 [26MY]
BLM: validate final patent dealing with lands in Nevada conveyed to Coyote Springs Investment, LLC (see S. 729), S2130 [5AP]
Chavez, Cesar E.: tribute (see S. Res. 124), S2047 [31MR]
Children and youth: revise and extend programs to support planning, implementation, and evaluation of organized activities involving statewide youth suicide early intervention and prevention strategies (see S. 740), S4130 [27JN]
Cinco de Mayo: observance (see S. Res. 167), S2731 [5MY]
Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see S. 797), S2387 [12AP]
Clean Air Act: recognize benefits of implementation (see S. Res. 119), S2046 [31MR]
Clothing industry: provide preferential duty treatment to certain apparel articles of the Philippines (see S. 1244), S4023 [22JN]
Cobell, Elouise Pepion: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1514), S5686 [15SE]
Community service: recognize anniversary of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Welfare Program and impact of the program in the U.S. and throughout the world in helping people in need (see S. Res. 323), S7452 [15NO]
Courts: repeal statutory requirement for Federal judges to receive cost-of-living increases and provide for automatic salary adjustments (see S. 569), S1600 [14MR]
Dept. of Education: establish Innovation Inspiration school grant program (see S. 716), S2087 [4AP]
Dept. of Energy: promote mapping and development of U.S. geothermal resources by establishing a direct loan program for high risk geothermal exploration wells (see S. 1142), S3428 [26MY]
Dept. of HHS: provide for the participation of pharmacists in National Health Service Corps programs (see S. 48), S4555 [13JY]
Dept. of Justice: enhance the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program (see S. 207), S272 [26JA]
Dept. of the Interior: provide full funding for the Payments in Lieu of Taxes program (see S. 1692), S6461 [12OC]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: permit facilities to be designated as voter registration agencies (see S. 1264), S4075 [23JN]
Dia de los Ninos—Celebrating Young Americans: designate (see S. Res. 152), S2507 [14AP]
Economy: provide for teacher and first responder employment stabilization (see S. 1723), S6600 [17OC]
EPA: award grants to water system owners or operators to increase resiliency or adaptability to any ongoing or forecasted changes to hydrologic conditions (see S. 1669), S6330 [6OC]
FDA: improve capacity to prevent drug shortages (see S. 296), S6665 [18OC]
Ferraro, Geraldine A.: tribute (see S. Res. 114), S1933 [29MR]
Financial institutions: advance the ability of credit unions to promote small business growth and economic development opportunities (see S. 509), S3498 [6JN]
Hatfield, Mark O.: tribute (see S. Res. 257), S5339 [6SE]
Hildenbrand, William F.: tribute (see S. Res. 234), S4802 [21JY]
Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 267), S5624 [14SE]
Hungary: commemorate opening of Tom Lantos Institute in Budapest (see S. Res. 220), S4226 [29JN]
Immigration: adjust status for immediate family of Armed Forces members who served honorably in Afghanistan and Iraq conflicts (see S. 1109), S3427 [26MY]
———cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see S. 952), S2874 [11MY]
———reform (see S. 1258), S4024 [22JN]
Johnson, John A. (Jack): pardon posthumously (see S. Con. Res. 22), S3816 [15JN]
Lake Tahoe: provide for environmental restoration and forest management activities in surrounding basin (see S. 432), S1119 [2MR]
Law enforcement: prohibit racial profiling (see S. 1670), S7452 [15NO]
McClure, James A.: tribute (see S. Res. 78), S976 [28FE]
Medicare: distribute additional residency positions (see S. 1627), S5945 [23SE]
NAACP: anniversary (see S. Con. Res. 6), S792 [16FE]
National Asbestos Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 63), S871 [17FE]
National Cancer Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 347), S8603 [14DE]
National Child Abuse Prevention Month: designate (see S. Res. 127), S2389 [12AP]
National Day of the American Cowboy: designate (see S. Res. 165), S2731 [5MY]
National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week: designate (see S. Res. 280), S5945 [23SE]
National Native American Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 329), S7613 [16NO]
Native American Heritage Day: observance (see S. Res. 329), S7613 [16NO]
Native Americans: decrease incidence of violent crime against Indian women, strengthen capacity of tribes to respond to such crimes, and hold perpetrators accountable (see S. 1763), S8377 [6DE]
Norway: condemn terrorist attacks in Oslo and Utoya Island and express condolences and support to those affected by the attack (see S. Res. 240), S4960 [27JY]
Nuclear weapons: support a national day of remembrance for workers of the U.S. nuclear weapons program (see S. Res. 275), S5994 [26SE]
Percy, Charles H.: tribute (see S. Res. 271), S5726 [19SE]
Presidential appointments: provide for expedited Senate consideration of certain nominations subject to advice and consent (see S. Res. 116), S1977 [30MR]
———reduce number of executive positions subject to Senate confirmation (see S. 679), S1976 [30MR]
Renewable energy: promote development of renewable energy on public lands (see S. 1775), S7005 [1NO]
Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act: reauthorize (see S. 1692), S6461 [12OC]
Shuttlesworth, Fred L.: tribute (see S. Res. 289), S6330 [6OC]
Small business: repeal expansion of information reporting requirements for certain payments to corporations (see S. 72), S124 [25JA]
Smithsonian Institution: establish the Smithsonian American Latino Museum (see S. 1868), S7451 [15NO]
Taxation: apply payroll taxes to remuneration up to the contribution and benefit base and to remuneration in excess of certain amounts (see S. 1558), S8068 [30NO]
———create jobs by providing payroll tax relief for middle class families and businesses and ensure protection of Social Security trust fund (see S. 1917), S7908 [28NO] (see S. 1944), S8377 [6DE]
———encourage alternative energy investments and job creation (see S. 1863), S7451 [15NO]
———make permanent the deduction of State and local general sales taxes (see S. 24), S122 [25JA]
———repeal fossil fuel subsidies for large oil companies (see S. 940), S2839 [10MY]
Terrorism: observe a moment of remembrance on the anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (see S. Res. 228), S4677 [19JY] (see S. Res. 237), S4845 [22JY]
Transportation: provide funding to rebuild and modernize country's infrastructure and to establish a national infrastructure bank (see S. 1769), S6917 [31OC]
Tucson, AZ: condemn shootings at ``Congress on Your Corner'' event, express condolences to friends and families of victims, commend first responders, and honor service of Representative Giffords (see S. Res. 14), S127 [25JA]
Turkey: urge reopening of the Ecumenical Patriarchate Theological School of Halki without condition or further delay (see S. Res. 196), S3275 [24MY]
U.S. Marshals Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 431), S2875 [11MY]
Wallop, Malcolm: tribute (see S. Res. 268), S5684 [15SE]
Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (see S. 641), S1827 [17MR]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (see S. 1527), S7188 [8NO]
———ensure that U.S. courts provide a forum for claims brought against any railroad arising from the deportation of individuals to Nazi concentration camps (see S. 634), S2732 [5MY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
bin Laden, Osama: tribute to President Obama and military and intelligence agencies for successful completion of the operation that led to death in Pakistan (see S. Res. 159), S2621 [3MY]
Bryan, Patricia Mack: appointment as Deputy Senate Legal Counsel (see S. Res. 7), S64 [5JA]
Budget: promote fiscal responsibility and control spending (see S. 3), S121 [25JA]
———require millionaires to make a more meaningful contribution to deficit reduction efforts (see S. 1323), S4292 [30JN]
Clark County, NV: provide for conveyance of certain Federal land for environmental remediation and reclamation of the Three Kids Mine Project Site (see S. 1492), S5250 [2AU]
———withdraw Sloan Hills area from location, entry, and patent under mining laws and disposition under all laws pertaining to mineral and geothermal leasing or mineral materials (see S. 427), S1060 [1MR]
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate): authorize release of records on investigation of aggressive sales tactics on the Internet and their impact on consumers (see S. Res. 339), S7992 [29NO]
———authorize release of records on investigation of unauthorized charges on telephone bills (see S. Res. 338), S7991 [29NO]
Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (see S. Res. 42), S544 [3FE]
Congress: adjournment (see S. Con. Res. 1), S64 [5JA]
———notify the President that a quorum has assembled (see S. Res. 1), S63 [5JA]
———reform political system to protect elections from foreign and corporate influence and amend Senate Rules to reduce excessive obstruction and protect rights of minority Senators (see S. 9), S122 [25JA]
Crime: provide penalties for transporting minors in foreign commerce for the purposes of female genital mutilation (see S. 1919), S7991 [29NO]
Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 199), S3339 [25MY]
Dams: further allocate and expand availability of hydroelectric power generated at Hoover Dam (see S. 519), S1501 [9MR]
Dept. of the Interior: convey certain Federal land to Elko County, NV, and take land into trust for the Te-moak Tribe of Western Shoshone Indians of Nevada (see S. 617), S1826 [17MR]
Economy: provide tax relief for workers and businesses, rebuild and modernize country's infrastructure, and provide pathways back to work for those looking for jobs (see S. 1549), S5536 [13SE] (see S. 1660), S6185 [5OC]
———strengthen competitiveness (see S. 1), S121 [25JA]
Education: reform schools and give children the tools needed to succeed (see S. 5), S121 [25JA]
Families and domestic relations: guarantee pay equity for women and family and medical leave, promote flexible work environments for working parents and caregivers, and improve child care (see S. 10), S122 [25JA]
———help middle class families succeed (see S. 2), S121 [25JA]
Filipino American History Month: designate (see S. Res. 287), S6185 [5OC]
Frankel, Morgan J.: appointment as Senate Legal Counsel (see S. Res. 6), S64 [5JA]
House of Representatives: notify that a quorum of the Senate is present (see S. Res. 2), S63 [5JA]
Humboldt County, NV: designate the Pine Forest Range Wilderness Area (see S. 1788), S7066 [2NO]
Immigration: reform (see S. 6), S122 [25JA]
Information technology: secure against cyber attack, enhance competitiveness and create jobs in information technology industry, and protect identities and sensitive information of citizens and businesses (see S. 21), S122 [25JA]
Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act: extend certain provisions (see S. 1022), S3105 [18MY] (see S. 1038), S3171 [19MY]
Japan: express condolences to families of victims and survivors of earthquake and tsunami, commend response efforts, and support international relief efforts (see S. Res. 101), S1600 [14MR]
Mikulski, Senator: tribute (see S. Res. 4), S63 [5JA]
Myrick, Gary B.: election as Sec. for the Majority of the Senate (see S. Res. 5), S64 [5JA]
National security: strengthen (see S. 8), S122 [25JA]
Peace Officers Memorial Day: observance (see S. Res. 168), S2731 [5MY]
Power resources: make the U.S. the world's leader in clean energy (see S. 4), S121 [25JA]
Railroads: apply certain conditions to the parties in the current railway labor-management dispute that have not agreed to extend the cooling-off period under the Railway Labor Act (see S.J. Res. 31), S8067 [30NO]
———extend cooling-off period under the Railway Labor Act relative to the current railway labor-management dispute (see S.J. Res. 30), S8067 [30NO]
Senate: fixing the hour of daily meeting (see S. Res. 3), S63 [5JA]
———permit collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings (see S. Res. 336), S7829 [18NO]
Senate Legal Counsel: authorize document production in U.S. v. Douglas D. Hampton (D.D.C.) (see S. Res. 136), S2266 [7AP]
———authorize legal representation in Edward P. Celestine, Jr. v. SSA (see S. Res. 305), S6872 [20OC]
———authorize testimony, documents, and legal representation in SSA v. Charlotte N. White (see S. Res. 169), S2731 [5MY]
———authorize testimony in Kanelos v. County of Mohave, et al. and Zanna, et al. v. Mohave County, et al. (see S. Res. 282), S5945 [23SE]
Taxation: extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see S. 672), S1933 [29MR]
———reform the Federal tax code (see S. 7), S122 [25JA]
Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: extend certain provisions (see S. 1022), S3105 [18MY] (see S. 1038), S3171 [19MY]
Veterans: expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see S. 344), S683 [14FE]
Certificates of election
Senate, S4 [5JA]
Cloture motions
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2112), S6758 [19OC], S6847 [20OC]
Aponte, Mari C.: nomination to be Ambassador to El Salvador, S8454 [8DE], S8484 [12DE]
Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), motion to proceed, S1247 [4MR]
Armed Forces: authorize limited use in support of NATO mission in Libya (S.J. Res. 20), motion to proceed, S4305 [30JN]
Budget: require millionaires to make a more meaningful contribution to deficit reduction efforts (S. 1323), S4478 [11JY], S4542 [13JY]
———require millionaires to make a more meaningful contribution to deficit reduction efforts (S. 1323), motion to proceed, S4313 [5JY], S4406 [7JY]
Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (H.J. Res. 66), S5617 [14SE]
———approve renewal of import restrictions (H.J. Res. 66), motion to proceed, S5478 [9SE], S5523 [13SE]
Cole, James M.: nomination to be Deputy Attorney General, S2749 [5MY], S2771 [9MY]
Commission on Freedom of Information Act Processing Delays: establish (S. 627), House amendment, S5062 [29JY], S5153 [31JY]
Cordray, Richard: nomination to be FRS Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director, S8347 [6DE], S8428 [8DE]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1867), S7886 [28NO], S8021 [30NO]
Dept. of Justice: prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property (S. 968), motion to proceed, S8783 [17DE]
Dept. of the Treasury: identify misaligned currency and require action to correct the misalignment (S. 1619), S6003 [26SE], S6085 [4OC], S6283 [6OC]
———identify misaligned currency and require action to correct the misalignment (S. 1619), motion to proceed, S6034 [3OC]
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 2055), motion to proceed, S4478 [11JY], S4542 [13JY]
———making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 2055), motion to waive Budget Act, S4601 [14JY]
Economic Development Administration: reauthorize (S. 782), S3873 [16JN], S3963 [21JN]
———reauthorize (S. 782), motion to proceed, S3492 [6JN]
Economy: provide for teacher and first responder employment stabilization (S. 1723), motion to proceed, S6753 [19OC], S6840 [20OC]
———provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), motion to proceed, S8673 [15DE]
———provide tax relief for workers and businesses, rebuild and modernize country's infrastructure, and provide pathways back to work for those looking for jobs (S. 1660), motion to proceed, S6351 [6OC], S6383 [11OC]
Eisen, Norman L.: nomination to be Ambassador to the Czech Republic, S8454 [8DE], S8483 [12DE]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2354), motion to proceed, S7183 [8NO], S7347 [10NO]
FAA: reauthorize appropriations for safety, reliability, and availability of air transportation and to modernize the air traffic control system (S. 223), S739 [15FE], S819 [17FE]
Generalized System of Preferences: extend (H.R. 2832), motion to proceed, S5703 [16SE], S5720 [19SE]
Halligan, Caitlin J.: nomination to be circuit judge, S8140 [1DE], S8361 [6DE]
Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act: extend certain provisions (S. 1038), motion to proceed, S3162 [19MY], S3219 [23MY]
Liu, Goodwin: nomination to be circuit judge, S3040 [17MY], S3146 [19MY]
McConnell, John J., Jr.: nomination to be district judge, S2573 [2MY], S2661 [4MY]
Patents: reform (H.R. 1249), motion to proceed, S5281 [2AU], S5328 [6SE]
———reform (S. 23), S1213 [3MR], S1323 [7MR]
Presidential appointments: reduce number of executive positions subject to Senate confirmation (S. 679), motion to proceed, S3883 [16JN]
SBA: reauthorize and improve the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (S. 493), S2573 [2MY], S2661 [4MY]
———reauthorize and improve the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (S. 493), motion to proceed, S1543 [10MR], S1590 [14MR]
Small Business Act: extend programs (H.R. 2608), House amendment, S5922 [23SE], S5976 [26SE]
———extend programs (S. 990), House amendment, S3262 [24MY], S3368 [26MY]
Small Business Investment Act: extend programs (H.R. 2608), House amendment, S5922 [23SE], S5976 [26SE]
———extend programs (S. 990), House amendment, S3262 [24MY], S3368 [26MY]
Taxation: create jobs by providing payroll tax relief for middle class families and businesses and ensure protection of Social Security trust fund (S. 1917), motion to proceed, S8011 [30NO]
———create jobs by providing payroll tax relief for middle class families and businesses and ensure protection of Social Security trust fund (S. 1944), motion to proceed, S8383 [7DE]
———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (H.R. 674), motion to proceed, S7141 [3NO], S7151 [7NO]
———terminate taxpayer financing of Presidential election campaigns and party conventions (H.R. 359), motion to proceed, S1021 [28FE]
Transportation: provide funding to rebuild and modernize country's infrastructure and to establish a national infrastructure bank (S. 1769), motion to proceed, S7009 [1NO]
Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: extend certain provisions (S. 1038), motion to proceed, S3162 [19MY], S3219 [23MY]
Letters
Committees of the Senate funding: by, S556 [3FE]
Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction: by, S6324 [6OC]
Internet gambling: by, S4605 [14JY]
Resignation from the Senate: Senator Ensign, S2585 [2MY]
Messages
Agreement on Port State Measures To Prevent, Deter, and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing: President Obama, S7418 [14NO]
Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Switzerland: President Obama, S292 [26JA]
Motions
Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S1247 [4MR]
Armed Forces: authorize limited use in support of NATO mission in Libya (S.J. Res. 20), S4313 [5JY]
Budget: cut and cap Federal spending, enact balanced budget constitutional amendment, and increase statutory debt limit (H.R. 2560), S4743 [21JY], S4825 [22JY]
———require millionaires to make a more meaningful contribution to deficit reduction efforts (S. 1323), S4313, S4319 [5JY], S4478 [11JY], S4866 [25JY]
———setting forth the Federal budget for 2012-2021 (H. Con. Res. 34), S3331 [25MY]
Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (H.J. Res. 66), S5478 [9SE], S5617 [14SE]
Commission on Freedom of Information Act Processing Delays: establish (S. 627), S5062, S5063 [29JY]
Dept. of Justice: prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property (S. 968), S8783 [17DE]
Dept. of the Interior: conduct certain offshore oil and gas lease sales and modify requirements for exploration (S. 953), S3013 [17MY]
Dept. of the Treasury: identify misaligned currency and require action to correct the misalignment (S. 1619), S6069 [4OC], S6315 [6OC]
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 2055), S4478 [11JY]
Economy: provide for teacher and first responder employment stabilization (S. 1723), S6753 [19OC]
———provide tax relief for workers and businesses, rebuild and modernize country's infrastructure, and provide pathways back to work for those looking for jobs (S. 1660), S6351 [6OC]
Education Sciences Reform Act: technical amendment (S. 365), S5201 [2AU]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2354), S7183 [8NO], S7434 [15NO]
FAA: reauthorize appropriations for safety, reliability, and availability of air transportation and to modernize the air traffic control system (S. 223), S727 [15FE], S828 [17FE]
Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act: extend certain provisions (S. 1038), S3162 [19MY], S3262 [24MY]
Patents: reform (H.R. 1249), S5281 [2AU], S5443 [8SE]
Presidential appointments: reduce number of executive positions subject to Senate confirmation (S. 679), S3874 [16JN]
SBA: reauthorize and improve the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (S. 493), S2111 [5AP]
Senate: request attendance of absent Senators, S4147 [28JN], S4325 [5JY], S5061 [29JY], S5119 [30JY]
Small Business Act: extend programs (H.R. 2608), S5922 [23SE], S5976 [26SE]
———extend programs (S. 990), S3262 [24MY], S3400, S3401 [26MY]
Small Business Investment Act: extend programs (H.R. 2608), S5922 [23SE], S5976 [26SE]
———extend programs (S. 990), S3262 [24MY], S3400, S3401 [26MY]
Taxation: create jobs by providing payroll tax relief for middle class families and businesses and ensure protection of Social Security trust fund (S. 1917), S8011 [30NO]
———create jobs by providing payroll tax relief for middle class families and businesses and ensure protection of Social Security trust fund (S. 1944), S8383 [7DE]
———repeal fossil fuel subsidies for large oil companies (S. 940), S3013 [17MY]
———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (H.R. 674), S7141 [3NO]
———terminate taxpayer financing of Presidential election campaigns and party conventions (H.R. 359), S1021 [28FE]
Transportation: provide funding to rebuild and modernize country's infrastructure and to establish a national infrastructure bank (S. 1769), S7009 [1NO]
Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: extend certain provisions (S. 1038), S3162 [19MY], S3262 [24MY]
Oaths of office
Senate, S5 [5JA]
Pledge of Allegiance
Senate, S349 [31JA]
Privilege of the floor
Babcock, Sarah, S6470 [12OC]
Beard, Jane, S6470 [12OC]
Crismali, Nick, S4914 [26JY]
Culatta, Richard, S6925 [31OC]
Daley, John, S4331 [5JY], S8492 [12DE]
Debrine, Trey, S5024 [28JY], S5270 [2AU]
Engle, Nathan, S6561 [13OC]
Fidler, Danielle, S6470 [12OC]
Goldman, Jonathan, S6470 [12OC]
Griffin, Tiffany, S8158 [1DE]
Hayling, Charlayne, S4850 [22JY]
Jaskierski, Laura, S6470 [12OC]
Jordy, Brooke, S5024 [28JY]
Levy, Matthew, S4809 [21JY]
Lynch, Michael K., S4621 [14JY]
Malinak, Nick, S6470 [12OC]
Murphy, Haley, S4132 [27JN]
Ortega, Rosy, S4914 [26JY]
Parsons, Jeremy, S635 [8FE]
Reese, Elizabeth, S4132 [27JN]
Ruben, Emma, S4914 [26JY]
Simpson, Shannon, S5024 [28JY]
Simpson, Stephen, S6470 [12OC]
Tess, Caroline, S7388 [10NO]
Thawley, Cosimo, S6470 [12OC]
Vanneri, Paco, S4132 [27JN]
Wilkniss, Sandra, S4850 [22JY]
Yang, Roger, S8158 [1DE]
Remarks
Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions and provide for conscience protections (H.R. 3), S2216 [7AP], S2753 [5MY], S2756 [9MY]
Adulyadej, Bhumibol: tribute (S. Res. 343), S8342 [5DE]
Afterschool Alliance (organization): support goals and ideals of Lights on Afterschool! event (S. Res. 304), S6889 [20OC]
Agassi, Andre K.: International Tennis Hall of Fame inductee, S477 [2FE]
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2112), S6575 [17OC], S6623, S6649 [18OC], S6753 [19OC], S6819, S6829, S6839, S6840, S6843, S6846 [20OC], S6934, S6936, S6980 [1NO]
———making appropriations (H.R. 2112), conference report, S7433 [15NO]
———making appropriations (H.R. 2112), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S7673 [17NO]
———making appropriations (H.R. 2112), unanimous-consent agreement, S6561 [13OC], S6657 [18OC], S6758 [19OC], S6838, S6847 [20OC]
Alaska: history of Iditarod dogsled race relative to transporting diphtheria serum to Nome, AK, S1814 [17MR]
———recognize achievements and contributions of Alaska Native people (S. Res. 351), S8782 [17DE]
Allen, Arenda L. Wright: nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S2832 [10MY]
Allen, Thad: tribute (S. Res. 170), S4304 [30JN]
American Automobile Association: tribute to School Safety Patrol Lifesaving Award recipients, S2497 [14AP]
American Legion: provide for an additional power under its Federal charter to provide guidance and leadership to individual departments and posts, but not control of activities of such entities (S. 1639), S6352 [6OC]
Anacortes, WA: honor victims of Tesoro refinery fire and express condolences to their families and friends (S. Res. 120), S2059 [31MR]
Andrews, Richard G.: nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S7089 [2NO]
APEC Business Travel Program: establish to issue Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards to business and Government leaders engaged in Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) business (S. 1487), S7142 [3NO]
Aponte, Mari C.: nomination to be Ambassador to El Salvador, S8454 [8DE], S8469 [12DE]
Appropriations: deem House-passed Government funding legislation passed under certain conditions and prohibit Members of Congress and the President from receiving pay during Government shutdowns (H.R. 1255), S2287 [8AP]
———making consolidated, S8557 [14DE], S8746 [17DE]
———making continuing, S5732 [20SE], S5849, S5884 [22SE], S5923 [23SE], S5961, S5976, S5987 [26SE], S7395 [14NO], S7433 [15NO]
———making continuing (H.J. Res. 44), S1023 [1MR], S1077 [2MR]
———making continuing (H.J. Res. 48), S1573 [14MR], S1707 [15MR], S1709 [16MR]
———making continuing (H.J. Res. 94), S8726 [16DE]
———making continuing (H.J. Res. 95), S8780 [17DE]
———making for Dept. of Defense and continuing for other Federal departments and agencies (H.R. 1363), S2216 [7AP], S2340, S2341, S2362 [8AP]
———making for Dept. of Defense and continuing for other Federal departments and agencies (H.R. 1473), correction in enrollment relative to Planned Parenthood funding (H. Con. Res. 36), unanimous-consent agreement, S2438 [13AP]
———making for Dept. of Defense and continuing for other Federal departments and agencies (H.R. 1473), correction in enrollment relative to health care reform funding (H. Con. Res. 35), unanimous-consent agreement, S2438 [13AP]
———making for Dept. of Defense and continuing for other Federal departments and agencies (H.R. 1473), unanimous-consent agreement, S2438 [13AP]
———making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S1022 [28FE], S1023 [1MR], S1247 [4MR], S1415 [9MR], S1515 [10MR], S2005 [31MR]
———making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), motion to proceed, S1247-S1250 [4MR], S1309 [7MR], S1340 [8MR]
———making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), unanimous-consent agreement, S1362 [8MR]
———making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), unanimous-consent request, S1247 [4MR]
———making for disaster relief requirements (H.R. 3672), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 94)—unanimous-consent agreement, S8742 [16DE]
———making for disaster relief requirements (H.R. 3672), unanimous-consent agreement, S8742 [16DE]
———making for disaster relief requirements (H.R. 3672), unanimous-consent request, S8745 [17DE]
Armed Forces: authorize limited use in support of NATO mission in Libya (S.J. Res. 20), S3981 [22JN]
———authorize limited use in support of NATO mission in Libya (S.J. Res. 20), motion to proceed, S4313, S4319 [5JY]
———recognize service of women (S. Con. Res. 8), S1021 [28FE]
———tribute to members for service in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. Con. Res. 13), S3365 [25MY]
Army Dental Corps: anniversary (S. Res. 96), S1707 [15MR]
Ashe, Daniel M.: nomination to be U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director, S4303 [30JN]
Atomic Energy Act: require congressional approval of agreements for peaceful nuclear cooperation with foreign countries (S. 109), S559 [3FE]
Aviation: include ultralight aircraft under the definition of aircraft relative to aviation smuggling and identify equipment and technology to track illegal use of such aircraft near the Mexican border (S. 1974), S8466 [8DE]
Baenig, Brian T.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Agriculture for Congressional Relations, S6393 [11OC]
Belarus: condemn recent elections and call for immediate release of all political prisoners and for new elections that meet international standards (S. Res. 105), S1875 [17MR]
Belarus Democracy Act: reauthorize (H.R. 515), S8611 [14DE]
bin Laden, Osama: tribute to President Obama and military and intelligence agencies for successful completion of the operation that led to death in Pakistan (S. Res. 159), S2609 [3MY]
———tribute to President Obama and military and intelligence agencies for successful completion of the operation that led to death in Pakistan (S. Res. 159), unanimous-consent agreement, S2603 [3MY]
———tribute to U.S. intelligence and military mission leading to death in Pakistan, S2559 [2MY]
Bissoon, Cathy: nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S6563 [13OC]
Bi-State Development Agency: grant congressional consent to an amendment to interstate compact between Missouri and Illinois extending maturity dates of issued bonds (S.J. Res. 22), S6007 [26SE], S8466 [8DE]
Black History Month: observance (S. Res. 49), S702 [14FE]
Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc.: revise Federal charter to reflect a change in eligibility requirements (S. 1541), S7874 [18NO]
Boston Bruins (hockey team): tribute, S3873 [16JN]
Brachman, Sarah: National Down Syndrome Society Advocate of the Year award recipient, S333 [27JA]
Bryson, John E.: nomination to be Sec. of Commerce, S6593 [17OC], S6819 [20OC]
———nomination to be Sec. of Commerce, unanimous-consent agreement, S6787 [19OC]
Buckles, Frank W.: tribute (S. Res. 89), S1240 [3MR]
Budget: allocation of funds, S637 [10FE], S706 [15FE], S1515 [10MR], S1709 [16MR], S1879 [28MR], S1945 [30MR], S2005 [31MR], S2063 [4AP], S2142 [5AP], S2145, S2181 [6AP], S2216, S2253, S2262 [7AP], S2287 [8AP], S2366 [12AP], S4107 [27JN]
———constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 10), S8493 [13DE]
———constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 10), unanimous-consent agreement, S8492 [12DE]
———constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 24), S8493 [13DE]
———constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 24), unanimous-consent agreement, S8492 [12DE]
———cut and cap Federal spending, enact balanced budget constitutional amendment, and increase statutory debt limit, S4985 [28JY], S5062, S5064 [29JY], S5089, S5091, S5092, S5120, S5144 [30JY], S5147, S5153, S5154 [31JY], S5156, S5159 [1AU], S5218, S5220 [2AU]
———cut and cap Federal spending, enact balanced budget constitutional amendment, and increase statutory debt limit (H.R. 2560), S4648 [19JY], S4681, S4682, S4712 [20JY], S4742 [21JY], S4826 [22JY]
———cut and cap Federal spending, enact balanced budget constitutional amendment, and increase statutory debt limit (H.R. 2560), motion to proceed, S4750, S4751, S4775 [21JY], S4813, S4825 [22JY]
———cut and cap Federal spending, enact balanced budget constitutional amendment, and increase statutory debt limit (S. 1340), S4459 [7JY]
———deficit, S637 [10FE], S2702 [5MY], S4135 [28JN], S5708 [19SE]
———reduce spending (S. 162), S247 [25JA], S249 [26JA]
———require millionaires to make a more meaningful contribution to deficit reduction efforts (S. 1323), S4297, S4305 [30JN], S4312 [5JY], S4477 [11JY], S4865, S4866 [25JY], S4883 [26JY]
———require millionaires to make a more meaningful contribution to deficit reduction efforts (S. 1323), motion to proceed, S4313 [5JY], S4334 [6JY], S4403, S4407 [7JY]
———setting forth the Federal budget for 2012-2021 (H. Con. Res. 34), S2702 [5MY], S3741 [14JN], S3787 [15JN], S4136 [28JN]
———setting forth the Federal budget for 2012-2021 (H. Con. Res. 34), motion to proceed, S3289, S3331 [25MY]
Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (H.J. Res. 66), S5347 [7SE], S5478 [9SE], S5653 [15SE]
———approve renewal of import restrictions (H.J. Res. 66), motion to proceed, S5488 [12SE], S5507 [13SE], S5587 [14SE]
———approve renewal of import restrictions (H.J. Res. 66), unanimous-consent agreement, S5515 [13SE]
Burns, William J.: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of State, S4958 [27JY]
Campus Fire Safety Month: designate (S. Res. 104), S5283 [2AU]
Capitol Building and Grounds: anniversary of deaths of John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut, S4855 [25JY]
———authorizing use of Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby (H. Con. Res. 16), S2971 [12MY]
———authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service (H. Con. Res. 46), S2972 [12MY]
———permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to honor victims of the Holocaust (H. Con. Res. 33), S2554, S2555 [14AP]
Capitol Pages: tribute, S4446 [7JY], S8768 [17DE]
Carson City, NV: express condolences to victims and their families of shooting at IHOP restaurant, S5321 [6SE], S5348 [7SE]
Case, Stephen M.: appoint as citizen regent of Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents (S.J. Res. 8), S1707 [15MR]
Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada (organization): anniversary, S3162 [19MY]
CBO: results of report on congressional job creation plans, S7633 [17NO]
Celebrating ACHIEVA's 60th Anniversary Week: designate (S. Res. 123), S2059 [31MR]
Chen, Edward M.: nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S2749 [5MY]
Chesapeake and Delaware Canal: anniversary of opening (S. Res. 294), S6620 [17OC]
Christen, Morgan: nomination to be circuit judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S8611 [14DE]
Christopher S. Bond U.S. Courthouse, Jefferson City, MO: designate (S. 846), S4914 [26JY]
Cinco de Mayo: observance (S. Res. 167), S2752 [5MY]
Clark County, NV: provide for conveyance of certain Federal land for environmental remediation and reclamation of the Three Kids Mine Project Site (S. 1492), S5262 [2AU]
———withdraw Sloan Hills area from location, entry, and patent under mining laws and disposition under all laws pertaining to mineral and geothermal leasing or mineral materials (S. 427), S1061 [1MR]
Cogburn, Max O., Jr.: nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S1513 [9MR]
Cole, James M.: nomination to be Deputy Attorney General, S2749 [5MY]
———nomination to be Deputy Attorney General, unanimous-consent agreement, S4035 [22JN], S4106 [23JN]
Collector Car Appreciation Day: designate (S. Res. 154), S2555 [14AP]
Colorado: provide for exchange of certain lands in the Arapaho-Roosevelt National Forests with the Sugar Loaf Fire Protection District (S. 278), S8780 [17DE]
Combating Autism Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2005), S6004 [26SE]
Commission on Freedom of Information Act Processing Delays: establish (S. 627), S4985 [28JY]
———establish (S. 627), House amendment, S5062, S5064 [29JY], S5089, S5091, S5092, S5120 [30JY], S5147, S5153, S5154 [31JY], S5156, S5159 [1AU]
———establish (S. 627), House amendment—unanimous-consent agreement, S5144 [30JY]
———establish (S. 1466), S5197, S5198 [1AU]
Committee on Deficit Reduction (Joint, Select): establish, S5218 [2AU]
Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate): authorizing expenditures (S. Res. 70), S1022 [28FE]
Committee to escort President Obama into the House chamber: authority to appoint, S5393 [7SE]
Committees of the Senate: authorize printing of rules (S. Res. 311), S7143 [3NO]
———authorizing expenditures (S. Res. 81), S1078 [2MR]
———constitute minority party membership (S. Res. 179), S2892 [11MY]
———funding, S556 [3FE]
———majority party appointments (S. Res. 42), S556 [3FE]
———minority party appointments (S. Res. 43), S557 [3FE]
Community service: recognize anniversary of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Welfare Program and impact of the program in the U.S. and throughout the world in helping people in need (S. Res. 323), S7584 [15NO]
Congress: adjournment (H. Con. Res. 30), S1878 [17MR]
———adjournment (H. Con. Res. 43), S2551 [14AP]
———adjournment (H. Con. Res. 50), S2972 [12MY]
———adjournment (S. Con. Res. 1), S15 [5JA]
———importance of bipartisanship, S71 [25JA], S1709 [16MR], S5027 [29JY], S5155 [1AU], S7395 [14NO], S8746 [17DE]
———joint session for Presidential address (H. Con. Res. 10), S72 [25JA]
———joint session for Presidential address (H. Con. Res. 74), S5392 [7SE]
———legislative process, S4750, S4751 [21JY]
———notify the President that a quorum has assembled (S. Res. 1), S6 [5JA]
———prohibit earmarks (S. 1930), S8079 [1DE]
Contracts: ensure objective, independent review of task and delivery orders (S. 498), S2969 [12MY]
COPD Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 322), S7418 [14NO]
Cordray, Richard: nomination to be FRS Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director, S8382 [7DE], S8421 [8DE], S8469 [12DE]
Corps of Engineers: allow use of certain amounts to carry out harbor deepening projects (S. 793), S2494 [14AP]
Courts: clarify and improve certain provisions relative to removal of litigation against Federal officers or agencies to Federal courts (H.R. 368), S6925 [31OC]
———clarify jurisdiction of Federal courts (H.R. 394), S6925, S6927 [31OC]
———clarify time limits for appeals in civil cases to which the U.S., Federal agencies, or Federal employees are parties (S. 1637), S6925 [31OC]
CPSC: provide with greater authority and discretion in enforcing consumer product safety laws (H.R. 2715), S5199 [1AU]
Crime: provide penalties for transporting minors in foreign commerce for the purposes of female genital mutilation (S. 1919), S7997 [29NO]
Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 199), S7417 [14NO], S7444 [15NO]
D'Agostino, Mae A.: nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S1874 [17MR]
Dalton, Roy B., Jr.: nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S2551 [14AP]
Dams: further allocate and expand availability of hydroelectric power generated at Hoover Dam (H.R. 470), technical corrections in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 32), S6692 [18OC]
Day of the Deployed: designate (S. Res. 295), S6621 [17OC]
Dept. of Defense: anniversary of Defense Intelligence Agency (S. Res. 86), S2969 [12MY]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1540), S6632, S6633 [18OC]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1867), S7638 [17NO], S7902, S7903 [28NO], S7937 [29NO], S8009, S8051 [30NO], S8125, S8126, S8136 [1DE]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1867), unanimous-consent agreement, S7983 [29NO]
Dept. of Education: reauthorize District of Columbia Opportunity Scholarship Program for vouchers to provide school choice (H.R. 471), S2060 [31MR], S2063 [4AP]
Dept. of Energy: anniversary of Nevada National Security Site, S332 [27JA]
———expedite consideration and approval of construction and operation of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 1938), S4973 [28JY]
Dept. of HHS: extend the child and family services program (H.R. 2883), S5920 [22SE]
———family planning services funding, S2287 [8AP]
Dept. of Homeland Security: maintain flight manifest information sharing standards required under the Passenger Name Record Agreement between the U.S. and the European Union (S. Res. 174), S3114 [18MY]
———making appropriations (H.R. 2017), S5987 [26SE]
———making appropriations (H.R. 2017), unanimous-consent agreement, S5987 [26SE]
Dept. of Justice: Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program funding, S637 [10FE]
———prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property (S. 968), motion to proceed, S8783 [17DE]
Dept. of State: designate the Haqqani network as a foreign terrorist organization (S. 1959), S8781 [17DE]
———establish Special Envoy To Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia (H.R. 440), S8782 [17DE]
———require to act on a permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline, S8748 [17DE]
———require to act on a permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (S. 1932), S8079 [1DE]
Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations, S7395 [14NO], S7433 [15NO]
Dept. of the Interior: allow for prepayment of repayment contracts between the U.S. and the Uintah Water Conservancy District (H.R. 818), S7142 [3NO]
———conduct certain offshore oil and gas lease sales and modify requirements for exploration (S. 953), S2892 [11MY], S2896 [12MY]
———convey certain Federal land to Elko County, NV, and take land into trust for the Te-moak Tribe of Western Shoshone Indians of Nevada (S. 617), S1835 [17MR]
———require each offshore oil and gas leasing program offer leasing in areas with most prospective oil and gas resources (H.R. 1231), S3000 [16MY], S3003 [17MY]
Dept. of the Treasury: identify misaligned currency and require action to correct the misalignment (S. 1619), S5920 [22SE], S6003 [26SE], S6069, S6070, S6071 [4OC], S6145 [5OC], S6278, S6283, S6284, S6285, S6313, S6314, S6315, S6316, S6317, S6318, S6319 [6OC], S6359, S6360 [11OC]
———identify misaligned currency and require action to correct the misalignment (S. 1619), motion to proceed, S6013, S6015 [3OC], S6059 [4OC]
———identify misaligned currency and require action to correct the misalignment (S. 1619), unanimous-consent request, S6069, S6070 [4OC], S6313 [6OC]
Dept. of Transportation: allow States to opt out of requirement to spend certain percentage of surface transportation funds on enhancement projects, S5618 [14SE]
———establish minimum on-duty staffing standards for air traffic controllers at certain airports, S2436 [13AP]
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 2055), S4542 [13JY], S4601 [14JY], S4701, S4712 [20JY]
———making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 2055), conference report, S8746 [17DE]
———making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 2055), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S8742 [16DE]
———making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 2055), conference report—unanimous-consent request, S8745 [17DE]
———making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 2055), motion to proceed, S4477 [11JY]
———making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 2055), unanimous-consent agreement, S4669 [19JY]
Diseases: extend Postal Service authority to issue a semipostal to raise funds for breast cancer research (S. 384), S8342 [5DE]
———promote increased awareness, diagnosis, and treatment of atrial fibrillation to address the high morbidity and mortality rates and to prevent avoidable associated hospitalizations (S. Res. 243), S5051 [29JY]
Donald, Bernice Bouie: nomination to be circuit judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S5281 [2AU]
Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Act: implementation, S5731 [20SE]
Drive Safer Sunday: designate (S. Res. 308), S7010 [1NO]
Droney, Christopher F.: nomination to be circuit judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S7873 [18NO]
Eastern Washington University: tribute to football team (S. Res. 45), S558 [3FE]
Economic Development Administration: reauthorize (S. 782), S3527, S3535 [7JN], S3594 [8JN], S3631, S3635 [9JN], S3847, S3848 [15JN], S3873 [16JN], S3905 [20JN], S3939 [21JN], S3981 [22JN], S4039 [23JN]
———reauthorize (S. 782), motion to proceed, S3492 [6JN], S3513 [7JN]
———reauthorize (S. 782), unanimous-consent agreement, S3524 [7JN], S3883 [16JN]
Economy: address issues relative to economic disparity, S6897 [31OC]
———comparison between policies of past Presidential administrations and the Obama administration, S3512 [7JN]
———create jobs through spending cuts, tax reform, regulatory burden reduction, domestic energy development, and export promotion (S. 1720), S6621 [17OC], S6623 [18OC]
———impact of Government regulations, S7422 [15NO]
———importance of job creation, S3512 [7JN], S5220 [2AU], S5315 [6SE], S5348 [7SE], S5395 [8SE], S5471 [9SE], S5732 [20SE]
———provide for teacher and first responder employment stabilization (S. 1723), S6621 [17OC], S6623 [18OC], S6702 [19OC]
———provide for teacher and first responder employment stabilization (S. 1723), motion to proceed, S6753 [19OC]
———provide for teacher and first responder employment stabilization (S. 1723), unanimous-consent agreement, S6839 [20OC]
———provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), S8540, S8553 [13DE], S8555, S8617 [14DE], S8746, S8748 [17DE]
———provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), unanimous-consent agreement, S8742 [16DE]
———provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), unanimous-consent request, S8556 [14DE]
———provide tax relief for workers and businesses, rebuild and modernize country's infrastructure, and provide pathways back to work for those looking for jobs, S6069, S6070, S6071 [4OC]
———provide tax relief for workers and businesses, rebuild and modernize country's infrastructure, and provide pathways back to work for those looking for jobs (S. 1549), S5588 [14SE], S5708 [19SE], S6013 [3OC]
———provide tax relief for workers and businesses, rebuild and modernize country's infrastructure, and provide pathways back to work for those looking for jobs (S. 1660), S6145, S6276 [5OC], S6277, S6278 [6OC]
———provide tax relief for workers and businesses, rebuild and modernize country's infrastructure, and provide pathways back to work for those looking for jobs (S. 1660), motion to proceed, S6359, S6382, S6383 [11OC], S6397 [12OC], S6474 [13OC], S6565 [17OC]
———provide temporary extension of payroll tax credit, unemployment benefits, and certain health and welfare programs and require Dept. of State to act on a Keystone XL Pipeline permit (H.R. 3765), unanimous-consent agreement, S8789 [23DE]
Education: funding, S6565 [17OC], S6623 [18OC]
Education Sciences Reform Act: technical amendment (S. 365), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 70), S5223 [2AU]
———technical amendment (S. 365), House amendment, S5201, S5218, S5220 [2AU]
Egypt: condemn bombing of Coptic Christian church, express condolences to those affected by the attack, call for a full investigation of bombing, and ensure practice of religious freedom (S. Res. 22), S368 [31JA]
———support democracy, universal rights, and the peaceful transition to a representative government (S. Res. 44), S557, S558 [3FE]
Eisen, Norman L.: nomination to be Ambassador to the Czech Republic, S8454 [8DE], S8469 [12DE]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2354), S7395 [14NO], S7432, S7433, S7434, S7435, S7442 [15NO], S7587, S7603 [16NO], S7684 [17NO]
———making appropriations (H.R. 2354), motion to proceed, S7346 [10NO]
———making appropriations (H.R. 2354), unanimous-consent agreement, S7183 [8NO]
———making appropriations (H.R. 2354), unanimous-consent request, S7433 [15NO]
Engelmayer, Paul A.: nomination to be district judge, S4862 [25JY]
EPA: disapprove rule relating to mitigation by States of cross-border air pollution under the Clean Air Act (S.J. Res. 27), unanimous-consent agreement, S7141 [3NO]
———establish a hazardous waste electronic manifest system (S. 710), S5281 [2AU]
———establish a temporary prohibition against revising any national ambient air quality standard for coarse particulate matter and limit Federal regulation of nuisance dust in certain areas (H.R. 1633), S8492 [12DE], S8493 [13DE]
———provide additional time to issue achievable standards for cement manufacturing facilities (H.R. 2681), S6393 [11OC], S6397 [12OC]
———provide additional time to issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators (H.R. 2250), S6621 [17OC], S6623 [18OC]
Ethnic groups: express regret for passage of discriminatory laws against Chinese in America, including the Chinese Exclusion Act (S. Res. 201), S6352, S6353 [6OC]
FAA: authorize appropriations to streamline programs, create efficiencies, reduce waste, improve aviation safety and capacity, and provide stable funding for the national aviation system (H.R. 658), S2436 [13AP], S5316 [6SE]
———extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 2279), S4132 [27JN]
———extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 2553), S4813 [22JY], S5183 [1AU], S5280 [2AU]
———reauthorize appropriations for safety, reliability, and availability of air transportation and to modernize the air traffic control system (S. 223), S347 [27JA], S381 [1FE], S432, S471 [2FE], S532, S535 [3FE], S621, S622 [8FE], S670 [14FE], S720 [15FE], S783 [16FE], S807, S825 [17FE], S3512 [7JN]
———reauthorize appropriations for safety, reliability, and availability of air transportation and to modernize the air traffic control system (S. 223), unanimous-consent agreement, S824 [17FE]
FBI: extend term of incumbent Director (S. 1103), S4779, S4780 [21JY]
FCC: disapprove rule with respect to regulating the Internet and broadband industry practices (H.J. Res. 37), S2407 [13AP]
———disapprove rule with respect to regulating the Internet and broadband industry practices (S.J. Res. 6), unanimous-consent agreement, S7141 [3NO], S7183 [8NO]
Federal agencies and departments: Presidential memorandum on reforming records management in executive branches of the Government, S8371 [6DE]
Federal employees: authorize presentation of a U.S. flag at the funeral of Federal civilian employees who are killed while performing official duties or because of their status as a Federal employee (H.R. 2061), S8466 [8DE]
———authorize presentation of U.S. flag at funeral of Federal civilian employees killed while performing official duties or because of status as a Federal employee (H.R. 2061), correct enrollment (H. Con. Res. 86), S8466 [8DE]
Feighery, Timothy J.: nomination to be Foreign Claims Settlement Commission Chairman, S1568 [10MR]
FEMA: Disaster Relief Fund funding, S5316 [6SE], S5396 [8SE], S5487 [12SE], S5507, S5515 [13SE], S5587, S5618 [14SE], S5638, S5653 [15SE], S5732 [20SE], S5812 [21SE], S5884 [22SE], S5923 [23SE]
———Disaster Relief Fund funding through reductions in Dept. of Energy Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program funding, S5849 [22SE], S5961, S5976 [26SE]
———extend authorization of National Flood Insurance Program to achieve reforms to improve financial integrity of program and increase role of private markets in management of flood insurance risk (H.R. 1309), S4915 [26JY]
Filipino American History Month: designate (S. Res. 287), S6275 [5OC]
Financial institutions: study the market and appropriate regulatory structure for electronic debit card transactions, S3535 [7JN]
Financial Literacy Month: designate (S. Res. 121), S2059 [31MR]
Financial services and general Government: making appropriations, S7395 [14NO], S7433 [15NO]
Firefighters: tribute to efforts to contain numerous wildfires that have affected thousands of people throughout the U.S. (S. Res. 229), S4458 [7JY]
Food: increase criminal penalties for certain knowing violations relating to food that is misbranded or adulterated (S. 216), S2552 [14AP]
Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: extend certain expiring provisions of law establishing a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence (S. 289), S559 [3FE], S565 [4FE]
Foreign trade: extend the Trade Adjustment Assistance program and certain trade preference programs, S5708 [19SE], S5828 [21SE], S5884 [22SE]
Forests: authorize the Depts. of Agriculture and the Interior to enter into agreements authorizing State foresters to provide certain forest, rangeland, and watershed restoration and protection services (S. 375), S2556 [14AP]
Geithner, Sec. of the Treasury: express that Congress and the public no longer holds confidence in ability to improve economy (S.J. Res. 26), S5393 [7SE], S5395 [8SE]
Generalized System of Preferences: extend (H.R. 2832), S5588 [14SE], S5828 [21SE], S5884 [22SE]
———extend (H.R. 2832), unanimous-consent agreement, S5792 [20SE], S5830 [21SE]
Gerrard, John M.: nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S8769 [17DE]
Giunta, Salvatore A.: Medal of Honor recipient (S. Con. Res. 3), S246 [25JA]
Global Youth Service Days: designate (S. Res. 156), S2555 [14AP]
Government: prioritize obligations if the debt ceiling is reached by treating public debt payments, Social Security benefits, and Armed Forces allowances equally (S. 1420), S4915 [26JY], S4917 [27JY]
———provide for continuing operations in a fiscally responsible manner (S. 768), S2287 [8AP]
Government regulations: facilitate job creation by reducing regulatory uncertainty and providing for rational evaluation of regulations, State and local flexibility, and infrastructure spending (S. 1786), S7092 [2NO], S7094 [3NO], S7587 [16NO]
———facilitate job creation by reducing regulatory uncertainty and providing for rational evaluation of regulations, State and local flexibility, and infrastructure spending (S. 1786), unanimous-consent agreement, S7058 [2NO]
GPO: anniversary, S1213 [3MR]
Greece: independence anniversary (S. Res. 51), S1874 [17MR]
GSA: convey a parcel of real property to Tracy, CA (S. 1302), S5281 [2AU]
Gulf of Mexico: facilitate safe and timely production of energy resources (H.R. 1229), S2972 [12MY], S2975 [16MY]
Halligan, Caitlin J.: nomination to be circuit judge, S8359 [6DE], S8469 [12DE]
Hatfield, Mark O.: tribute (S. Res. 257), S5347 [7SE]
Health: affirm exercise and physical activity as key components of a healthy lifestyle, including in combating obesity, reducing chronic disease, and lowering health care costs (S. Res. 97), S1512 [9MR]
Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions, S432 [2FE], S499 [3FE]
———repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 2), S249 [26JA]
———repeal health-care related provisions (S. 192), S295 [27JA]
Hernandez, Marco A.: nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S580 [4FE]
Hersman, Deborah A.P.: nomination to be NTSB Chairman, S5292 [2AU]
Higginbottom, Heather A.: nomination to be OMB Deputy Director, S6004 [26SE]
Higginson, Stephen A.: nomination to be circuit judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S6890 [20OC]
Hinduism: recognize the holiday of Diwali (S. Res. 291), S6889 [20OC]
Hispanic Heritage Month: observance, S5638 [15SE]
———observance (S. Res. 267), S5631, S5632 [14SE]
Holmes, Paul K., III: nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S580 [4FE]
Hornak, Mark R.: nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S6703 [19OC]
House of Representatives: notify that a quorum of the Senate is present (S. Res. 2), S6 [5JA]
Humboldt County, NV: designate the Pine Forest Range Wilderness Area (S. 1788), S7067 [2NO]
Hungary: commemorate opening of Tom Lantos Institute in Budapest (S. Res. 220), S4239 [29JN]
IMF: repeal authority to provide certain loans to the IMF, repeal increase in the U.S. quota in that Fund, and certain other authorities, and rescind related appropriations (S. 1276), S4106 [23JN], S4133 [27JN]
Immigration: eliminate the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants and increase the per-country limitation for family-sponsored immigrants (H.R. 3012), S8782 [17DE]
———reform, S2816 [10MY]
Indianapolis 500 Mile Race: anniversary (S. Res. 190), S3116 [18MY]
Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act: extend certain provisions, S3319 [25MY], S3391, S3400 [26MY]
———extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), S621 [8FE]
———extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), unanimous-consent agreement, S727 [15FE]
———extend certain provisions (S. 289), S559 [3FE], S565 [4FE]
———extend certain provisions (S. 1022), S3116 [18MY], S3119 [19MY]
———extend certain provisions (S. 1038), motion to proceed, S3162 [19MY], S3261 [24MY]
Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1892), S8611, S8617 [14DE]
———modify the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act and require judicial review of National Security Letters and Suspicious Activity Reports to prevent unreasonable searches (S. 1050), S3247 [24MY]
International Memorial to the Underground Railroad: anniversary (S. Res. 293), S6562 [13OC]
International Religious Freedom Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2867), S8552 [13DE]
International Women's Day: support goals (S. Res. 90), S1241 [3MR]
International Year of Chemistry: designate (S. Res. 283), S6008 [26SE]
Investment Treaty With Rwanda: ratification, S6004 [26SE]
Jackson, Shirley A.: appoint as citizen regent of Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents (S.J. Res. 7), S1707 [15MR]
James M. Fitzgerald U.S. Courthouse, Anchorage, AK: designate (S. 1710), S8782 [17DE]
Japan: express condolences and support to citizens in aftermath of earthquake and tsunami and support relief efforts, S1573 [14MR]
John C. Stennis Space Center: anniversary (S. Res. 307), S6889 [20OC]
Jumpstart's Read for the Record Day: designate (S. Res. 290), S6354 [6OC]
Kansas: anniversary of statehood (S. Res. 33), S347 [27JA]
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.: anniversary (S. Res. 221), S4239 [29JN]
Kennedy, John F.: authorize use of Capitol rotunda for an event marking anniversary of inaugural address (S. Con. Res. 2), S68 [5JA]
Killebrew, Harmon C.: tribute (S. Res. 189), S3114, S3115 [18MY]
Klein, Gerda Weissman: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, S855 [17FE]
Kogod, Robert P.: appoint as citizen regent of Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents (S.J. Res. 9), S1707 [15MR]
Krueger, Alan B.: nomination to the Council of Economic Advisers, S7141 [3NO]
Lake Tahoe: provide for environmental restoration and forest management activities in surrounding basin (S. 432), S1128 [2MR]
Las Vegas, NV: anniversary of Boys & Girls Clubs of Las Vegas, S3162 [19MY]
———anniversary of Las Vegas Natural History Museum, S4482 [11JY]
———express sympathy to families of those killed in helicopter crash while on tour of Hoover Dam, S8433 [8DE]
Lauder, Evelyn Hausner: tribute (S. Res. 335), S7874, S7875 [18NO]
Lautenberg, Senator: tribute to casting 9,000th vote, S8127 [1DE]
Libya: declare a state of war exists between Libya and the U.S. and make provision to prosecute the same (S.J. Res. 13), S3247 [24MY]
———declare that the President has exceeded his authority under the War Powers Resolution as it pertains to the ongoing military engagement in Libya (S.J. Res. 14), S3247 [24MY]
Liu, Goodwin: nomination to be circuit judge, S3039 [17MY], S3145 [19MY]
———nomination to be circuit judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S3040 [17MY], S3086 [18MY]
M.D. Anderson Plaza, Jackson, TN: designate (H.R. 1264), S8782 [17DE]
Manglona, Ramona Villagomez: nomination to be district judge, S4862 [25JY]
Mariani, Robert D.: nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S6703 [19OC]
McConnell, John J., Jr.: nomination to be district judge, S2573 [2MY], S2661 [4MY]
Medicare: allow individuals to opt out of certain benefits (S. 1317), S4305 [30JN]
———reform, S3205 [23MY], S3289, S3331 [25MY], S3741 [14JN], S3787 [15JN], S3851 [16JN], S3981 [22JN], S4165 [29JN]
Mexico: reduce amount of financial assistance in response to illegal border crossings into the U.S. (S. 126), S559 [3FE]
Middle East: reaffirm support for a negotiated solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and oppose a unilateral declaration of a Palestinian state (S. Res. 185), S4162, S4163 [28JN]
Mikulski, Senator: tribute (S. Res. 4), S6, S7 [5JA]
Military Spouse Appreciation Day: designate (S. Res. 160), S2636 [3MY]
Monaco, Lisa O.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the National Security Division, unanimous-consent agreement, S4035 [22JN], S4106 [23JN]
Mongolia: recognize U.S. visit of President Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj, commend efforts at advancing democratic reforms, and promote economic, academic, and cultural advancements (S. Res. 208), S3848 [15JN]
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 91), S1241 [3MR]
Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty With Bermuda: ratification, S6004 [26SE]
Myrick, Gary B.: election as Sec. for the Majority of the Senate (S. Res. 5), S14 [5JA]
Myron Donovan Crocker U.S. Courthouse, Bakersfield, CA: designate (S. 1406), S4915 [26JY]
NAACP: anniversary (S. Con. Res. 6), S803 [16FE]
National Adopt a Library Day: designate (S. Res. 155), S2555 [14AP]
National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week: designate (S. Res. 258), S5393 [7SE]
National Airborne Day: designate (S. Res. 254), S5284 [2AU]
National Asbestos Awareness Week: designate (S. Res. 63), S1512 [9MR]
National Association of Junior Auxiliaries Day: designate (S. Res. 107), S1877 [17MR]
National Celiac Disease Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 219), S5392 [7SE]
National Center for the American Revolution: tribute to ongoing mission and efforts to build a new Museum of the American Revolution (S. Res. 222), S4240 [29JN]
National Charter Schools Week: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 158), S2749, S2751 [5MY]
National Chess Day: designate (S. Res. 255), S5284 [2AU]
National Child Abuse Prevention Month: designate (S. Res. 127), S2553 [14AP]
National Child Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 231), S4489 [11JY]
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 306), S6889 [20OC]
National Cytomegalovirus Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 215), S4106 [23JN]
National Data Privacy Day: designate (S. Res. 35), S368 [31JA]
National Day of the American Cowboy: designate (S. Res. 165), S4304 [30JN]
National Day on Writing: designate (S. Res. 298), S6693 [18OC]
National Falls Prevention Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 284), S6008 [26SE]
National Information and Referral Services Day: designate (S. Res. 241), S7583 [15NO]
National Inventors Month: designate (S. Res. 161), S2637 [3MY]
National Mediation Board: repeal rule on recognition of a labor union if a simple majority of workers who cast ballots approved organizing, S5280 [2AU]
National Men's Health Week: observance (S. Res. 207), S3738 [13JN]
National 9-1-1 Education Month: designate (S. Res. 118), S2000 [30MR]
National objectives: economic recovery, S499 [3FE], S2702 [5MY]
National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 242), S5051 [29JY]
National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day: observance, S8381 [7DE]
National POW/MIA Recognition Day: observance, S5699 [16SE]
National Public Lands Day: observance, S5936 [23SE]
National Public Radio: prohibit Federal funding and the use of Federal funds to acquire radio content (H.R. 1076), S1814 [17MR]
National Public Works Week: designate (S. Res. 177), S3000 [16MY]
National Safe Digging Month: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 143), S2402 [12AP]
National Save for Retirement Week: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 266), S6143 [4OC]
National School Counseling Week: designate (S. Res. 34), S368 [31JA]
National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month: designate (S. Res. 32), S346 [27JA]
National Wildlife Refuge Week: designate (S. Res. 288), S6354 [6OC]
National Work and Family Month: designate (S. Res. 299), S6787 [19OC]
Nevada: anniversary of statehood, S6897 [31OC]
NLRB: clarify membership criteria for collective bargaining units and timing of elections of labor organizations (H.R. 3094), S8693 [16DE]
———decision to issue complaint against Boeing Co., for moving production to non-union facility, S2851 [11MY]
———prohibit from ordering any employer to close, relocate, or transfer employment under any circumstance (H.R. 2587), S5699 [16SE]
NSF: include public institutions of higher education in the definition of a micro entity in eligible Office of Experimental Program To Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) jurisdictions, S1324 [7MR]
Nuclear weapons: support a national day of remembrance for workers of the U.S. nuclear weapons program (S. Res. 275), S6007 [26SE]
Obama, President: evaluation of economic policies, S4038 [23JN]
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.: anniversary (S. Res. 244), S5051 [29JY]
100th Anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire Remembrance Week: designate (S. Res. 106), S1877 [17MR]
Outer Continental Shelf: monitor activities relative to air pollution (H.R. 2021), S4106 [23JN], S4133 [27JN]
Patents: maintain grace period for inventors to protect their rights relative to disclosure, public use, or sale of their inventions before filing an application, S1112 [2MR]
———reform (H.R. 1249), S4134 [27JN], S4135 [28JN]
———reform (H.R. 1249), motion to proceed, S5281 [2AU], S5316 [6SE]
———reform (H.R. 1249), unanimous-consent agreement, S5281 [2AU], S5370, S5377 [7SE]
———reform (S. 23), S1023 [1MR], S1077, S1112 [2MR], S1171, S1213 [3MR], S1324 [7MR], S1362 [8MR]
———reform (S. 23), unanimous-consent agreement, S1362 [8MR]
———transition from a first-to-invent system to a first-inventor-to-file system, S1112 [2MR], S1171 [3MR]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact, S1774 [17MR], S8382 [7DE]
———repeal, S432 [2FE]
———repeal (H.R. 2), S249 [26JA]
———repeal mandatory funding provided to States to establish American Health Benefit Exchanges (H.R. 1213), S2702 [5MY]
———repeal (S. 192), S295 [27JA], S499 [3FE]
———U.S. district court rulings on constitutionality of federally-imposed mandate requiring individuals to purchase health insurance, S371 [1FE]
Peace Corps: require sexual assault risk-reduction and response training, develop assault protocol and guidelines, and establish victims advocates and a Sexual Assault Advisory Council (S. 1280), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 31), S6562 [13OC]
———require sexual assault risk-reduction and response training, develop assault protocol and guidelines, establish victims advocates, and establish a Sexual Assault Advisory Council (S. 1280), unanimous-consent agreement, S7226 [8NO]
Peace Officers Memorial Day: observance (S. Res. 168), S2752 [5MY]
Pennsylvania State University: tribute to IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) to raise money for the Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital Four Diamonds Fund (S. Res. 112), S1999 [30MR]
Percy, Charles H.: tribute (S. Res. 271), S5729, S5730 [19SE]
Petraeus, David H.: nomination to be CIA Director, S4240 [29JN]
———nomination to be CIA Director, unanimous-consent agreement, S4240 [29JN]
Pipelines: enhance safety and environmental protection in pipeline transportation and enhance reliability in the transportation of U.S. energy products by pipeline (H.R. 2845), S8552 [13DE]
———enhance safety and environmental protection in pipeline transportation and enhance reliability in the transportation of U.S. energy products by pipeline (S. 275), S6613, S6616 [17OC]
Point of order, S6315 [6OC]
Police Week: observance, S3162 [19MY]
POW: efficacy of enhanced interrogation techniques in the war on terror, S2899 [12MY]
———improve procedures for detention and review of status of detainees of the U.S., S6632, S6633 [18OC]
Power resources: establish and implement oil and gas leasing programs for the Outer Continental Shelf and the Coastal Plain of Alaska, and streamline regulation of other energy projects (S. 706), S2060 [31MR], S2063 [4AP]
———national energy policy, S1574 [14MR]
PowerTalk 21 Day: designate (S. Res. 157), S2555 [14AP]
Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S1165-S1167 [2MR], S1242 [3MR], S2550 [14AP], S4299-S4303 [30JN], S5285, S5292 [2AU], S5631 [14SE], S5956 [23SE], S6003, S6004 [26SE], S6690 [18OC], S6891 [20OC], S6925 [31OC], S7010 [1NO], S7417 [14NO], S7873 [18NO], S8611 [14DE], S8769 [17DE]
———nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, unanimous-consent request, S8768, S8769 [17DE]
———nominations remain in status quo, S8769 [17DE]
———provide for expedited Senate consideration of certain nominations subject to advice and consent (S. Res. 116), unanimous-consent agreement, S3995 [22JN], S4058 [23JN]
———reduce number of executive positions subject to Senate confirmation (S. 679), S3991, S3996, S4019 [22JN]
———reduce number of executive positions subject to Senate confirmation (S. 679), motion to proceed, S3883 [16JN]
———reduce number of executive positions subject to Senate confirmation (S. 679), unanimous-consent agreement, S3883 [16JN], S3995 [22JN], S4058 [23JN], S4147, S4148 [28JN]
———Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S2573 [2MY], S2661 [4MY], S6013 [3OC]
———Senate process for confirmation of nominees, S14, S15 [5JA]
———Senate use of filibuster to block nominations, S8469 [12DE], S8494 [13DE]
Public debt: ceiling, S2975 [16MY], S4038 [23JN]
———disapprove the President's exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (S.J. Res. 25), S5377 [7SE], S5466 [8SE]
———increase statutory limit, S4135 [28JN], S4243 [30JN], S4311 [5JY], S4333 [6JY], S4407 [7JY], S4481 [11JY], S4535 [13JY], S4568 [14JY], S4623 [18JY], S4679 [19JY], S4826 [22JY], S4856 [25JY], S4883 [26JY], S4917 [27JY], S4973, S4985 [28JY], S5027, S5029 [29JY]
———increase statutory limit (S. 1326), S4333 [6JY]
———prioritize obligations on the debt held by the public in the event that the debt limit is reached (S. 163), S247 [25JA], S249 [26JA]
Public Service Recognition Week: observance (S. Res. 128), S2553 [14AP]
Railroads: apply certain conditions to the parties in the current railway labor-management dispute that have not agreed to extend the cooling-off period under the Railway Labor Act (S.J. Res. 31), S8079 [1DE]
———extend cooling-off period under the Railway Labor Act relative to the current railway labor-management dispute (S.J. Res. 30), S8079 [1DE]
———resolve outstanding issues of current railway labor-management dispute (S.J. Res. 32), S8079 [1DE]
Red Ribbon Week: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 300), S6787, S6788 [19OC]
Refuse disposal: facilitate recovery and beneficial use, and provide for the proper management and disposal, of materials generated by the combustion of coal and other fossil fuels (H.R. 2273), S6621 [17OC], S6623 [18OC]
Reno, NV: commend first responders at the scene of airshow accident, S5707 [19SE]
———tribute to firefighters who battled wildfires, S7813 [18NO]
Republican Party: national agenda, S6702 [19OC], S6897 [31OC]
Reyna, Jimmie V.: nomination to be circuit judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S2059 [31MR]
Ricciardone, Francis J., Jr.: nomination to be Ambassador to Turkey, S6142 [4OC]
Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1786), S7092 [2NO], S7094 [3NO], S7587 [16NO]
———extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1786), unanimous-consent agreement, S7058 [2NO]
Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission: extend termination date (H.R. 1308), S2551, S2552 [14AP]
Saldana, Diana: nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S580 [4FE]
SBA: reauthorize and improve the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (S. 493), S1613 [15MR], S2403 [12AP], S2429 [13AP], S2496 [14AP], S2572 [2MY], S2589 [3MY]
———reauthorize and improve the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (S. 493), motion to proceed, S1543 [10MR], S1574 [14MR]
———reauthorize and improve the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (S. 493), unanimous-consent agreement, S1641 [15MR], S2142 [5AP]
———reauthorize and improve the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (S. 493), unanimous-consent request, S2495 [14AP]
Schertz Veterans Post Office, Schertz, TX: designate (H.R. 771), S6143 [4OC]
Scola, Robert N., Jr.: nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S6703 [19OC]
SEC: authorize exemption of a certain class of securities from the Securities Act (H.R. 1070), S7143 [3NO]
———eliminate prohibition against general solicitation as a requirement for certain registration exemptions (H.R. 2940), S7163 [8NO]
Securities: amend laws to establish certain thresholds for shareholder registration (H.R. 1965), S7143 [3NO]
———provide for registration exemptions for certain crowdfunded securities (H.R. 2930), S7163 [8NO]
Seitz, Virginia A.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Legal Counsel, unanimous-consent agreement, S4035 [22JN], S4106 [23JN]
Senate: authority of officials during adjournment, S1878 [17MR], S2557 [14AP], S5292 [2AU], S7876 [18NO], S8783 [17DE]
———authorize payment of legal expenses of Senate employees out of the Senate contingent fund (S. Res. 92), S1242 [3MR]
———electronic records management and preservation initiatives, S8371 [6DE]
———executive calendar, unanimous-consent agreement, S6003 [26SE], S7876 [18NO]
———fixing the hour of daily meeting (S. Res. 3), S6 [5JA]
———history of formation, function, and purpose under the Constitution, S5155 [1AU]
———impact of partisanship, S2560 [2MY], S3039 [17MY], S5315 [6SE], S5348 [7SE], S6632, S6633 [18OC]
———importance of bipartisanship, S324 [27JA], S3981 [22JN], S6474 [13OC], S8012 [30NO]
———legislative priorities, S2560 [2MY], S2756 [9MY], S3477 [6JN], S4107 [27JN], S6015 [3OC], S7095 [3NO], S8619 [15DE]
———legislative process, S6283, S6284, S6285, S6313, S6314, S6315, S6316, S6317, S6318, S6319 [6OC]
———legislative program, S68 [5JA], S71, S247 [25JA], S249, S292 [26JA], S295, S348 [27JA], S349, S369 [31JA], S371 [1FE], S432 [2FE], S499, S535, S559 [3FE], S565, S580 [4FE], S581 [7FE], S621, S635 [8FE], S637 [10FE], S651, S677, S703 [14FE], S705 [15FE], S765, S804 [16FE], S807 [17FE], S934, S1022 [28FE], S1023 [1MR], S1077, S1167 [2MR], S1171, S1243 [3MR], S1245, S1306 [4MR], S1309, S1333 [7MR], S1415, S1513 [9MR], S1515, S1568 [10MR], S1573 [14MR], S1613, S1707, S1708 [15MR], S1709 [16MR], S1774, S1878 [17MR], S1880 [28MR], S1907 [29MR], S1945, S1959, S2000, S2001 [30MR], S2006, S2060, S2061 [31MR], S2063 [4AP], S2145 [6AP], S2215 [7AP], S2287 [8AP], S2365, S2374, S2403 [12AP], S2407 [13AP], S2459, S2557 [14AP], S2585 [2MY], S2589, S2637 [3MY], S2702, S2753 [5MY], S2755, S2799 [9MY], S2815 [10MY], S2851, S2892 [11MY], S2896, S2972 [12MY], S2975, S2999, S3001 [16MY], S3003 [17MY], S3063, S3116 [18MY], S3119, S3162 [19MY], S3205 [23MY], S3247 [24MY], S3289, S3365 [25MY], S3367 [26MY], S3477, S3507 [6JN], S3512, S3567 [7JN], S3571 [8JN], S3631, S3705 [9JN], S3738 [13JN], S3741 [14JN], S3787, S3849 [15JN], S3851 [16JN], S3905 [20JN], S3939 [21JN], S3981, S4035 [22JN], S4038, S4106 [23JN], S4107, S4134 [27JN], S4135, S4163 [28JN], S4165, S4241 [29JN], S4243, S4268, S4306 [30JN], S4311 [5JY], S4333 [6JY], S4403, S4459 [7JY], S4490 [11JY], S4493 [12JY], S4535 [13JY], S4567 [14JY], S4623, S4645 [18JY], S4647, S4679 [19JY], S4681, S4729 [20JY], S4742 [21JY], S4813, S4826 [22JY], S4855, S4881 [25JY], S4883, S4915 [26JY], S4917 [27JY], S5024 [28JY], S5027 [29JY], S5089, S5146 [30JY], S5147, S5154 [31JY], S5155, S5199 [1AU], S5201, S5292 [2AU], S5315 [6SE], S5347, S5393, S5394 [7SE], S5395, S5439 [8SE], S5471, S5478 [9SE], S5481 [12SE], S5507 [13SE], S5587, S5632 [14SE], S5637 [15SE], S5699, S5705 [16SE], S5707, S5730 [19SE], S5731, S5793 [20SE], S5848 [21SE], S5849, S5884, S5920 [22SE], S5921, S5959 [23SE], S5961, S5975, S6009 [26SE], S6013 [3OC], S6059, S6143 [4OC], S6145, S6276 [5OC], S6277, S6315, S6356 [6OC], S6359, S6393 [11OC], S6397 [12OC], S6473, S6563 [13OC], S6565, S6621, S6622 [17OC], S6623, S6693 [18OC], S6702, S6788 [19OC], S6891 [20OC], S6897, S6927, S6928 [31OC], S6931, S7010 [1NO], S7014, S7092 [2NO], S7093, S7143 [3NO], S7145 [7NO], S7163, S7226 [8NO], S7307 [10NO], S7395, S7418 [14NO], S7421, S7585 [15NO], S7587 [16NO], S7633 [17NO], S7876 [18NO], S7883 [28NO], S7937 [29NO], S8009 [30NO], S8079 [1DE], S8161, S8342 [5DE], S8345 [6DE], S8381 [7DE], S8421, S8467 [8DE], S8469, S8492 [12DE], S8493, S8553 [13DE], S8555, S8617 [14DE], S8619 [15DE], S8693, S8695, S8743 [16DE], S8745 [17DE]
———permit collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings (S. Res. 336), S7875 [18NO]
———tribute to staff, S5280 [2AU]
Senate Legal Counsel: authorize legal representation in Edward P. Celestine, Jr. v. SSA (S. Res. 305), S6889 [20OC]
———authorize testimony, documents, and legal representation in SSA v. Charlotte N. White (S. Res. 169), S2752 [5MY]
———authorize testimony in Kanelos v. County of Mohave, et al. and Zanna, et al. v. Mohave County, et al. (S. Res. 282), S5958 [23SE]
Senate Rules: eliminate secret holds on Presidential nominations or legislation (S. Res. 28), S298, S324, S325 [27JA]
———housekeeping unanimous-consent agreements, S14 [5JA]
———improve debate and consideration of legislative matters and nominations (S. Res. 10), S324, S325 [27JA]
———improve debate and consideration of legislative matters and nominations (S. Res. 10), unanimous-consent agreement, S265 [26JA]
———permit the waiving of the reading of an amendment if the text and adequate notice are provided (S. Res. 29), S298, S324, S325 [27JA]
———provide for cloture to be invoked with less than a three-fifths majority after additional debate (S. Res. 8), S298, S324, S325 [27JA]
———provide for cloture to be invoked with less than a three-fifths majority after additional debate (S. Res. 8), unanimous-consent agreement, S265 [26JA]
———provide procedures for extended debate (S. Res. 21), S298, S324, S325 [27JA]
———provide procedures for extended debate (S. Res. 21), unanimous-consent agreement, S265 [26JA]
———reform filibuster rules to improve daily process, S15 [5JA]
Sergeant Angel Mendez Post Office, Staten Island, NY: designate (H.R. 2422), S8782 [17DE]
Sergeant Chris Davis Post Office, Lubbock, TX: designate (H.R. 1632), S6143 [4OC]
Sergeant Matthew J. Fenton Post Office, Little Ferry, NJ: designate (H.R. 789), S8782 [17DE]
Sharp, Kevin H.: nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S2551 [14AP]
Shuttlesworth, Fred L.: tribute (S. Res. 289), S6354 [6OC]
Simon, Michael H.: nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S3883 [16JN]
Skavdahl, Scott W.: nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S7089 [2NO]
Small business: prevent fraud in small business contracting (S. 633), S5846 [21SE]
———repeal expansion of information reporting requirements for certain payments to corporations (H.R. 4), S1242 [3MR], S1306 [4MR]
———repeal expansion of information reporting requirements for certain payments to corporations (H.R. 4), unanimous-consent agreement, S2059 [31MR]
———require timely identification of qualified census tracts for purposes of the HUBZone program (S. 1874), S8780, S8781 [17DE]
Small Business Act: extend programs (H.R. 2608), S4974 [28JY]
———extend programs (H.R. 2608), correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 81), S6007 [26SE]
———extend programs (H.R. 2608), House amendment, S5732 [20SE], S5849, S5884 [22SE], S5961, S5976 [26SE]
———extend programs (H.R. 2608), unanimous-consent agreement, S5921 [23SE]
———extend programs (H.R. 2608), unanimous-consent request, S5922, S5923 [23SE]
———extend programs (S. 990), S2972 [12MY], S2975 [16MY]
———extend programs (S. 990), House amendment, S3319 [25MY], S3391, S3400 [26MY]
———extend programs (S. 990), House amendment—unanimous-consent agreement, S3333 [25MY]
———extend programs (S. 990), House amendment—unanimous-consent request, S3322 [25MY], S3390 [26MY]
Small Business Investment Act: extend programs (H.R. 2608), S4974 [28JY], S5732 [20SE]
———extend programs (H.R. 2608), correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 81), S6007 [26SE]
———extend programs (H.R. 2608), House amendment, S5849, S5884 [22SE], S5961, S5976 [26SE]
———extend programs (H.R. 2608), unanimous-consent agreement, S5921 [23SE]
———extend programs (H.R. 2608), unanimous-consent request, S5922, S5923 [23SE]
———extend programs (S. 990), S2972 [12MY], S2975 [16MY]
———extend programs (S. 990), House amendment, S3319 [25MY], S3391, S3400 [26MY]
———extend programs (S. 990), House amendment—unanimous-consent agreement, S3333 [25MY]
———extend programs (S. 990), House amendment—unanimous-consent request, S3322 [25MY], S3390 [26MY]
Soil Science Society of America: anniversary (S. Res. 224), S4304 [30JN]
Solid waste: establish customs user fees for commercial trucks transporting foreign municipal solid waste (S. 840), S3116 [18MY]
South Sudan: congratulate for referendum on independence, call for peaceful resolution of issues with Sudan, and promote human rights, democracy efforts, and access to aid (S. Con. Res. 25), S4644 [18JY]
Southeast Asia: call for a peaceful resolution of maritime territorial disputes in the South China Sea, condemn use of force by Chinese vessels, and support U.S. military operations supporting navigation rights (S. Res. 217), S4133 [27JN]
Sports: facilitate hosting of America's Cup by authorizing certain eligible vessels to participate in activities related to the competition (S. 1759), S7142 [3NO]
States: preserve authority to make determinations relating to water quality standards (H.R. 2018), S4623 [18JY]
Stewart, Helen J.: tribute to dedication of statue at Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park, S8063 [30NO]
Taiwan: accord observer status in the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) (S. Con. Res. 17), S5845 [21SE]
Taxation: create jobs by providing payroll tax relief for middle class families and businesses and ensure protection of Social Security trust fund, S8469 [12DE], S8493 [13DE], S8555 [14DE]
———create jobs by providing payroll tax relief for middle class families and businesses and ensure protection of Social Security trust fund (S. 1917), S7883 [28NO], S7937 [29NO], S8009 [30NO]
———create jobs by providing payroll tax relief for middle class families and businesses and ensure protection of Social Security trust fund (S. 1917), motion to proceed, S8011 [30NO], S8079 [1DE]
———create jobs by providing payroll tax relief for middle class families and businesses and ensure protection of Social Security trust fund (S. 1917), unanimous-consent agreement, S8126 [1DE]
———create jobs by providing payroll tax relief for middle class families and businesses and ensure protection of Social Security trust fund (S. 1944), S8161, S8342 [5DE], S8345 [6DE], S8381 [7DE]
———create jobs by providing payroll tax relief for middle class families and businesses and ensure protection of Social Security trust fund (S. 1944), motion to proceed, S8421 [8DE]
———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 2279), S4132 [27JN]
———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 2553), S4813 [22JY], S5183 [1AU], S5280 [2AU]
———extend time for filing individual income tax returns in the case of a Federal Government shutdown (S. 783), S2366 [12AP]
———provide civilian payroll tax relief and reduce the Federal budget deficit (S. 1931), S8079 [1DE]
———provide civilian payroll tax relief and reduce the Federal budget deficit (S. 1931), motion to proceed, S8445 [8DE]
———provide civilian payroll tax relief and reduce the Federal budget deficit (S. 1931), unanimous-consent agreement, S8126 [1DE]
———rates, S4136 [28JN], S5708 [19SE], S5732 [20SE]
———repeal fossil fuel subsidies for large oil companies, S2816 [10MY], S2896 [12MY], S3851 [16JN]
———repeal fossil fuel subsidies for large oil companies (S. 940), S2851 [11MY], S2975 [16MY], S3004 [17MY]
———repeal the volumetric ethanol excise tax credit (S. 1057), S3289 [25MY]
———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (H.R. 674), S6927 [31OC], S6931 [1NO], S7395 [14NO]
———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (H.R. 674), motion to proceed, S7141 [3NO], S7145 [7NO], S7163 [8NO]
———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (H.R. 674), unanimous-consent agreement, S7183 [8NO]
———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (H.R. 674), unanimous-consent request, S6839 [20OC]
———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State and local government contracts (S. 1726), S6622 [17OC], S6623 [18OC], S6838 [20OC]
———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State and local government contracts (S. 1726), motion to proceed, S6837 [20OC]
———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State and local government contracts (S. 1726), unanimous-consent agreement, S6839 [20OC]
———terminate taxpayer financing of Presidential election campaigns and party conventions (H.R. 359), S703 [14FE], S705 [15FE]
———terminate taxpayer financing of Presidential election campaigns and party conventions (H.R. 359), motion to proceed, S1021 [28FE]
Taylor, Elizabeth: tribute (S. Res. 122), S2059 [31MR]
Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, S5472 [9SE], S5481 [12SE]
———award Congressional Gold Medals in honor of the men and women who perished as a result of the terrorist attacks on the U.S. on September 11, 2001 (H.R. 3421), S8689 [15DE]
Texas A&M University: tribute to women's basketball team (S. Res. 142), S2402 [12AP]
Tornadoes: disaster assistance to Joplin, MO, S5396 [8SE]
Transportation: bike paths funding, S5638 [15SE]
———extend surface and air transportation programs (H.R. 2887), S5587, S5588, S5618 [14SE], S5638, S5666 [15SE]
———extend surface and air transportation programs (H.R. 2887), unanimous-consent agreement, S5663 [15SE]
———extend surface and air transportation programs (H.R. 2887), unanimous-consent request, S5656 [15SE]
———provide funding to rebuild and modernize country's infrastructure and to establish a national infrastructure bank (S. 1769), S6897, S6927 [31OC], S6931 [1NO]
———provide funding to rebuild and modernize country's infrastructure and to establish a national infrastructure bank (S. 1769), motion to proceed, S7009 [1NO], S7014 [2NO], S7093, S7094 [3NO]
———provide funding to rebuild and modernize country's infrastructure and to establish a national infrastructure bank (S. 1769), unanimous-consent agreement, S7058 [2NO]
Treaties and agreements: removal of injunction of secrecy, S292 [26JA], S2584 [2MY], S7418 [14NO]
Triche-Milazzo, Jane M.: nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S6351 [6OC]
Tucson, AZ: condemn shootings at ``Congress on Your Corner'' event, express condolences to friends and families of victims, commend first responders, and honor service of Representative Giffords (S. Res. 14), S247 [25JA]
U.N.: rescind the Goldstone report on the Gaza conflict between Israel and the Palestinians and urge redress of damages to Israel's reputation caused by the report (S. Res. 138), S2554 [14AP]
U.S. Army Nurse Corps: anniversary (S. Res. 31), S345, S346 [27JA]
U.S. Parole Commission: provide for continued performance of functions (H.R. 2944), S6351, S6352 [6OC]
U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement: approve and implement (H.R. 3078), S6278 [6OC], S6359 [11OC], S6398 [12OC]
———approve and implement (H.R. 3078), unanimous-consent agreement, S6351 [6OC]
———approve and implement (S. 1641), S6013 [3OC]
———ratification (S. Res. 20), S5704 [16SE]
U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement: approve and implement (H.R. 3080), S6278 [6OC], S6359 [11OC], S6398 [12OC]
———approve and implement (H.R. 3080), unanimous-consent agreement, S6351 [6OC]
———approve and implement (S. 1642), S6013 [3OC]
———ratification (S. Res. 20), S5704 [16SE]
U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement: approve and implement (H.R. 3079), S6278 [6OC], S6359 [11OC], S6398 [12OC]
———approve and implement (H.R. 3079), unanimous-consent agreement, S6351 [6OC]
———approve and implement (S. 1643), S6013 [3OC]
———ratification (S. Res. 20), S5704 [16SE]
Ukraine: recognize anniversary of Chernobyl nuclear disaster and commend efforts to mitigate consequences of such disaster (S. Res. 153), S2799 [9MY]
Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: extend certain provisions, S3319 [25MY], S3391, S3400 [26MY]
———extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), S621 [8FE]
———extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), unanimous-consent agreement, S727 [15FE]
———extend certain provisions (S. 1022), S3116 [18MY], S3119 [19MY]
———extend certain provisions (S. 1038), motion to proceed, S3162 [19MY], S3261 [24MY]
———extend certain provisions (S. 289), S559 [3FE], S565 [4FE]
———extend sunset of certain provisions and authority to issue national security letters (S. 1125), S3477 [6JN]
———extend sunset of certain provisions and authority to issue national security letters (S. 290), S559 [3FE], S565 [4FE]
———repeal sunset of certain provisions (S. 291), S559 [3FE], S565 [4FE]
University of South Carolina: tribute to baseball team (S. Res. 225), S4305 [30JN]
Urbanski, Michael F.: nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S2891 [11MY]
Veterans: expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (S. 344), S695 [14FE]
———increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (S. 894), S6787 [19OC]
———reduce unemployment by ensuring training and transition assistance and providing incentives to employers for hiring veterans, S7145 [7NO], S7163 [8NO], S7395 [14NO]
Vickers, Michael G.: nomination to be Under Sec. of Defense for Intelligence, S1874 [17MR]
Wallach, Evan J.: nomination to be circuit judge, S7172 [8NO]
———nomination to be circuit judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S7142 [3NO]
Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day: establish (S. Res. 55), S1332 [7MR]
West Virginia: honor coal miners who perished in the Upper Big Branch Mine-South, extend condolences to families, recognize hardships and risks faced by miners, and commend mine tragedy rescuers (S. Res. 129), S2142 [5AP]
Wodder, Rebecca R.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of the Interior for Fish and Wildlife and Parks, unanimous-consent agreement, S3705 [9JN]
Women: honor and support women in North Africa and the Middle East (S. Res. 109), S2552 [14AP]
World Malaria Day: support goals and ideals (S. Con. Res. 15), S4132 [27JN]
World War II: anniversary of V-E Day, the end of World War II in Europe (S. Res. 166), S2752 [5MY]
Zoos and aquariums: recognize and honor, commend employees, recommend that people visit local zoos and aquariums, and urge continued support (S. Res. 132), S7226 [8NO]
Remarks in Senate relative to
Senate: welcome to new Senators and to majority leader, S16 [5JA]
Resolutions of ratification
Investment Treaty With Rwanda, S6004 [26SE]
Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty With Bermuda, S6004 [26SE]
Texts of
S. 1, American Competitiveness Act, S128 [25JA]
S. 2, Middle Class Success Act, S128 [25JA]
S. 3, Fiscal Responsibility and Spending Control Act, S128 [25JA]
S. 4, Make America the World's Leader in Clean Energy Act, S128 [25JA]
S. 5, Reform America's Schools To Educate the Leaders of the Future Act, S129 [25JA]
S. 6, Reform America's Broken Immigration System Act, S129 [25JA]
S. 7, Comprehensive and Fair Tax Reform Act, S129 [25JA]
S. 8, Tough and Smart National Security Act, S129 [25JA]
S. 9, Political Reform and Gridlock Elimination Act, S129 [25JA]
S. 10, Family Economic Success Act, S129 [25JA]
S. 21, Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act, S130 [25JA]
S. 344, Retired Pay Restoration Act, S696 [14FE]
S. 427, Sloan Hills Withdrawal Act, S1061 [1MR]
S. 519, Hoover Power Allocation Act, S1505-S1507 [9MR]
S. 617, Elko Motocross and Tribal Conveyance Act, S1835 [17MR]
S. 1022, PATRIOT Sunsets Extension Act, S3109 [18MY]
S. 1038, PATRIOT Sunsets Extension Act, S3179 [19MY]
S. 1323, require millionaires to make a more meaningful contribution to deficit reduction efforts, S4297 [30JN]
S. 1492, Three Kids Mine Remediation and Reclamation Act, S5262 [2AU]
S. 1549, American Jobs Act, S5538-S5580 [13SE]
S. 1660, American Jobs Act, S6188-S6225 [5OC]
S. 1788, Pine Forest Range Recreation Enhancement Act, S7068-S7070 [2NO]
S. 1919, Girls Protection Act, S7997 [29NO]
Tributes
Alexander, Senator, S5731 [20SE]
Begich, Senator, S1999 [30MR]
Benjamin, Bria, S855 [17FE]
Benjamin, Charles, S405 [1FE]
Bermeosolo, Gary, S6321 [6OC]
Blunt, Senator, S6980 [1NO]
Boxer, Senator, S3874 [16JN]
Bulger, Peggy A., S8178 [5DE]
Castro, Tahis, S961 [28FE]
Chaney, D. Edward, S6277 [6OC]
Coburn, Senator, S6373 [11OC]
Cvar, Robert, S2679 [4MY]
Deutch, Ian M., S3162 [19MY]
Escobedo, Eddie, S540 [3FE]
Eyster, Rebecca, S2497 [14AP]
Ferraro, Geraldine A., S1920 [29MR]
Glenn, John, S4635 [18JY]
Hall, Tony P., S2438 [13AP]
Heller, Senator, S5750 [20SE]
Kohl, Senator, S6980 [1NO]
Levin, Senator, S5144 [30JY]
Livingood, Wilson S. (Bill), S8726 [16DE]
Manchin, Senator, S4825 [22JY]
Manilow, Barry, S4446 [7JY]
McCain, Senator, S2899 [12MY]
McCarthy, Mary Jane, S3336 [25MY]
McEntee, Jerry, S7358 [10NO]
Nichols, Daniel, S6177 [5OC]
Pacquiao, Manny, S705 [15FE]
Paul, Senator, S2111 [5AP]
Percy, Charles H., S5707 [19SE]
Reagan, Ronald, S581 [7FE]
Rubio, Senator, S3755 [14JN]
Schomp, Robert K., S3119 [19MY]
Tatum, Vincent T., S3162 [19MY]
Wallop, Malcolm, S5638 [15SE]