McCASKILL, CLAIRE (a Senator from Missouri)

Amendments

Agriculture: reauthorize certain programs (S. 954), S3682 [21MY], S3772, S3780 [22MY]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.R. 933), S1795 [13MR], S1864 [14MR]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2023 (S. Con. Res. 8), S2148, S2171, S2197, S2201, S2207, S2209, S2219, S2222, S2226, S2228, S2229 [21MR], S2269, S2292, S2304, S2330, S2344, S2367, S2368 [22MR]

Business and industry: empower States to require online retailers to collect and remit State sales and use taxes (S. 743), S3057 [25AP]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1197), S8109 [18NO], S8188, S8209, S8211, S8219 [19NO], S8407 [20NO], S8485, S8524 [21NO]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (S. 1243), S5847 [23JY], S5975 [25JY]

Firearms: ensure National Instant Criminal Background Check System is complete, require a background check for every firearm sale, prevent gun trafficking, and enhance school security (S. 649), S2799 [18AP]

Immigration: reform (S. 744), S4713, S4714, S4715 [19JN], S4820, S4837 [20JN]

Water: provide for conservation and development of water and related resources and authorize Corps of Engineers to construct various projects to improve rivers and harbors (S. 601), S3264, S3274 [8MY], S3345 [9MY], S3378 [13MY], S3444 [15MY]

Appointments

National Council on the Arts, S408 [30JA]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: limit restrictions on the provision of abortion services to protect a women’s right to determine whether and when to bear a child or end a pregnancy (see S. 1696), S8000 [13NO]

Agriculture: make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance (see S. 141), S330 [28JA]

Armed Forces: require that the Purple Heart occupy a position of precedence above the new Distinguished Warfare Medal (see S. 470), S1593 [11MR]

Black History Month: observance (see S. Res. 31), S708 [13FE]

Boston, MA: commend heroism, courage, and sacrifice of victims recovering from attacks relative to Boston Marathon bombing and the subsequent manhunt (see S. Res. 115), S3029 [25AP]

——— condemn bombings at the Boston Marathon, express condolences to victims and their families, and commend medical personnel, first responders, and citizens that aided victims (see S. Res. 101), S2749 [17AP]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see S.J. Res. 20), S5667 [11JY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: tribute to law enforcement, postal workers, and other Senate employees who detected and prevented poison threat to Members of Congress (see S. Res. 112), S2960 [24AP]

CFTC: provide equal treatment for utility special entities using utility operations-related swaps (see S. 1802), S8773 [12DE]

Children and youth: bolster U.S. diplomacy and assistance aimed at ensuring children have permanent, safe, nurturing, and loving families and strengthen intercountry adoption to the U.S. and around the world (see S. 1530), S7308 [8OC]

Civil rights: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Addie Mae Collins, Denise McNair, Carole Robertson, and Cynthia Wesley honoring the 50th anniversary of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church bombing (see S. 186), S3326 [9MY]

——— improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see S. 84), S213 [23JA]

——— prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity (see S. 815), S3093 [6MY]

Coast Guard: ensure victims of sexual assault are granted an expedited consideration and determination of a request for transfer away from the geographic location of their alleged assailant (see S. 1050), S3843 [23MY]

Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Women’s History Museum: establish (see S. 398), S5800 [18JY]

Congress: prohibit earmarks (see S. 126), S284 [24JA]

Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about receipt of military decorations or medals (see S. 210), S1128 [5MR]

Defense of Marriage Act: repeal and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (see S. 1236), S5264 [26JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: modify the definition of the term biobased product (see S. 463), S1593 [11MR]

Dept. of Commerce: enable concrete masonry products manufacturers and importers to carry out coordinated program of research, education, and promotion to improve, maintain, and develop markets (see S. 429), S1012 [28FE]

Dept. of Defense: limit retirement of A–10 aircraft (see S. 1764), S8457 [21NO]

——— provide for auditable financial statements (see S. 1510), S6518 [17SE]

——— reform investigative procedures under the Uniform Code of Military Justice to prevent abusive treatment of alleged sexual assault victims in the Armed Forces (see S. 1644), S7829 [5NO]

——— require Inspector General investigation of allegations of retaliatory personnel actions in response to protected communications regarding sexual assault (see S. 1092), S3954 [4JN]

Dept. of Education: establish student loan interest rates (see S. 1334), S5842 [23JY]

——— extend reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans through Tax Code modifications relative to pension plans, expatriated entities, and the oil and gas industry (see S. 953), S3616 [20MY]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans through Tax Code modifications relative to pension plans (see S. 1238), S5498 [27JN]

——— make Federal student loans more affordable by allowing for adjustable-rate loans, increasing cap on subsidized loans, and refinancing current fixed-rate loans (see S. 909), S5668 [11JY]

——— provide funds for student loans through the FRS and ensure that such loans are available at interest rates equivalent to that at which the Government provides loans to banks (see S. 897), S3616 [20MY]

Dept. of Justice: establish a national Silver Alert communications network to assist regional and local search efforts for missing senior citizens (see S. 1814), S8771 [12DE]

Dept. of Labor: improve management of the Job Corps program (see S. 1825), S8809 [13DE]

Dept. of Transportation: ensure any requirement providing for screening, testing, or treatment of individuals operating commercial motor vehicles for sleep disorders is adopted pursuant to a rulemaking proceeding (see S. 1537), S6961 [26SE]

——— extend the positive train control system implementation deadline (see S. 1462), S6207 [1AU]

——— provide flexibility to transfer funds to prevent FAA furloughs (see S. 853), S3029 [25AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: consider resources of pension applicants recently disposed of by the applicants for less than fair market value when determining eligibility for such pensions (see S. 748), S2749 [17AP]

——— improve disability compensation evaluation procedures for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder or mental health conditions related to military sexual trauma (see S. 294), S814 [25FE]

Disasters: extend assistance to certain private nonprofit facilities following a disaster (see S. 1274), S5801 [18JY]

District of Columbia: condemn Navy Yard shootings, express condolences to victims, support for those impacted, and gratitude to responders to the shootings (see S. Res. 265), S7210 [4OC]

Doolittle Tokyo Raiders: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 381), S8000 [13NO]

EPA: exempt the conduct of silvicultural activities from national pollutant discharge elimination system permitting requirements (see S. 971), S6210 [1AU]

FAA: prevent an increase in flight delays and cancellations through spending flexibility (see S. 794), S3031 [25AP]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave because of the death of a son or daughter (see S. 226), S469 [4FE]

Federal agencies and departments: improve detection, prevention, and recovery of improper payments to deceased individuals (see S. 1360), S6024 [29JY]

——— improve security clearance process by improving OPM oversight, terminating investigators who falsify reports, and establishing security clearance position guidelines (see S. 1276), S5620 [10JY]

——— strengthen accountability of individuals involved in misconduct affecting integrity of background investigations and update guidelines for security clearances (see S. 1744), S8361 [20NO]

Federal employees: clarify certain due process rights of employees serving in sensitive positions (see S. 1809), S8771 [12DE]

Financial institutions: provide exception from requirement for annual privacy notices for financial institutions which do not share personal information with affiliates (see S. 635), S3431 [14MY]

Grams, Rod: tribute (see S. Res. 267), S7353 [9OC]

Hathaway, William D.: tribute (see S. Res. 189), S5264 [26JN]

Immigration: authorize additional visas for well-educated aliens to live and work in the U.S. and provide funding for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education (see S. 169), S813 [25FE]

Infrastructure Financing Authority: establish (see S. 1716), S8049 [14NO]

Iran: support full implementation of U.S. and international sanctions on Iran and urge the President to continue to strengthen enforcement of sanctions legislation (see S. Res. 65), S1128 [5MR]

Israel: strengthen strategic alliance with the U.S. (see S. 462), S2650 [15AP]

Lautenberg, Frank R.: tribute (see S. Res. 161), S3955 [4JN]

Mandela, Nelson R.: tribute (see S. Res. 321), S8809 [13DE]

Medicare: extend Medicare-dependent hospital (MDH) program and increase payments under the Medicare low-volume hospital program (see S. 842), S4522 [17JN]

Medicare/Medicaid: curb waste, fraud, and abuse (see S. 1123), S4058 [10JN]

Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see S. 65), S212 [23JA]

——— require salaries be sequestered during any sequester under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act (see S. 436), S1088 [4MR]

Mining and mineral resources: promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (see S. 1600), S7878 [6NO]

Motor vehicles: prevent car and truck rental companies from renting vehicles that contain a defect related to vehicle safety (see S. 921), S3326 [9MY]

News media: maintain free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by persons connected with the news media (see S. 987), S5756 [17JY]

OMB: oversee reforms to improve efficiency, management, and interagency coordination of the Federal permitting process for major capital projects (see S. 1397), S6072 [30JY]

OPM: enhance background check system for the granting, denial, or revocation of security clearances or access to classified information of Federal employees or contractors (see S. 1618), S7674 [30OC]

Pensions: reform funding rules for cooperative associations and small charitable employers to ensure their ability to provide pension plans to employees (see S. 1302), S5801 [18JY]

Pesticides: clarify congressional intent regarding regulation of use of pesticides in or near navigable waters (see S. 802), S2960 [24AP]

Pike National Historic Trail: provide for a study (see S. 524), S6519 [17SE]

Pipelines: express that construction of the Keystone XL pipeline promotes sound investment in infrastructure, energy security, and job creation (see S. Con. Res. 21), S6961 [26SE]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 203), S4406 [12JN] (see S. 1842), S8913 [17DE]

Roads and highways: amend length and weight limitations for vehicles operating on Federal-aid highways (see S. 880), S3159 [7MY]

SBA: extend availability of low-interest mortgage refinancing under the local development business loan program (see S. 289), S1593 [11MR]

Schiappa, David J.: tribute (see S. Res. 212), S6208 [1AU]

Senate: require candidates to file designations, statements, and reports in electronic form (see S. 375), S813 [25FE]

Tariff: footwear (see S. 1633), S7728 [31OC]

Taxation: apply payroll taxes to remuneration up to the contribution and benefit base and to remuneration in excess of certain amounts (see S. 500), S1593 [11MR]

——— provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate (see S. 862), S6210 [1AU]

——— provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S. (see S. 337), S772 [14FE]

——— reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain qualifying producers (see S. 917), S5687 [15JY]

——— repeal fossil fuel subsidies for large oil companies (see S. 307), S707 [13FE]

Veterans: improve veterans service organizations’ access to Federal surplus personal property (see S. 573), S5969 [25JY]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see S. 47), S43 [22JA]

Voting: modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see S. 123), S1592 [11MR]

Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: provide exemptions from municipal advisor registration requirements (see S. 710), S2651 [15AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Armed Forces: modify the authorities and responsibilities of convening authorities in taking actions on the findings and sentences of courts-martial (see S. 538), S1710 [12MR]

CPSC: clarify terms of cooperation with foreign government safety agencies to improve safety of imported products (see S. 1887), S9105 [20DE]

Dept. of Agriculture: terminate certain direct payments to farmers (see S. 334), S772 [14FE]

Dept. of Defense: improve sexual assault prevention and response programs and activities (see S. 1775), S8457 [21NO]

——— improve Uniform Code of Military Justice relative to sex-related offenses committed by members of the Armed Forces (see S. 1032), S3843 [23MY]

——— review adequacy of training, qualifications, and experience of personnel responsible for sexual assault prevention and response for the Armed Forces (see S. 964), S3532 [15MY]

Federal employees: prohibit performance awards in the Senior Executive Service during sequestration periods (see S. 986), S3569 [16MY]

Government regulations: require that Federal regulations use plain writing that is clear, concise, well-organized, and follows other best practices appropriate to the subject or field and intended audience (see S. 807), S2960 [24AP]

ITC: develop and recommend legislation for temporarily suspending duties (see S. 790), S2896 [23AP]

Medicare: adjust part B and D premiums for high-income beneficiaries (see S. 1198), S4792 [20JN]

——— provide for fairness in hospital payments (see S. 183), S400 [30JA]

Senate: establish Office of the Inspector General (see S. 808), S2960 [24AP]

Silver Star Service Banner Day: designate (see S. Res. 121), S3030 [25AP]

St. Louis, MO: designate as the National Chess Capital (see S. Res. 102), S2798 [18AP]

Stan Musial Memorial Bridge, St. Louis, MO: designate (see S. 166), S329 [28JA]

Taxation: protect employees in the building and construction industry who are participants in multiemployer plans (see S. 838), S3029 [25AP]

Certificates of election

Senate, S4 [3JA]

Cloture motions

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 59), S8816 [15DE], S8872 [17DE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1197), S8350 [20NO], S8440 [21NO]

Engler, Richard J.: nomination to the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board, S8838 [16DE]

Gibson, Sloan D.: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of Veterans Affairs, S8837 [16DE]

Hagel, Chuck: nomination to be Sec. of Defense, S680 [13FE], S747 [14FE], S833 [26FE]

Koskinen, John A.: nomination to be IRS Commissioner, S8837 [16DE], S9081 [20DE]

Mayorkas, Alejandro N.: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of Homeland Security, S8836 [16DE], S9068 [19DE]

Raskin, Sarah Bloom: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of the Treasury, S8838 [16DE]

Wright, Jessica Garfola: nomination to be Under Sec. of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, S8838 [16DE]

Yellen, Janet L.: nomination to be FRS Board of Governors Chairman, S8837 [16DE], S9083 [20DE]

Notices

Intention to object to nomination of Susan J. Helms to be vice commander of Air Force Space Command, S2903 [23AP]

Oaths of office

Senate, S5 [3JA]

Remarks

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 59), House amendments, S7013 [30SE]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2023 (S. Con. Res. 8), S2293 [22MR], S3801, S3803 [23MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2014–2023 (H. Con. Res. 25), S7453 [13OC]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2014–2023 (H. Con. Res. 25), unanimous-consent request, S3798, S3799 [23MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1197), S8150 [19NO], S8302, S8303, S8336 [20NO]

——— improve Uniform Code of Military Justice relative to sex-related offenses committed by members of the Armed Forces, S8150 [19NO], S8303, S8336 [20NO]

——— improve Uniform Code of Military Justice relative to sex-related offenses committed by members of the Armed Forces (S. 1032), S4374 [12JN]

——— modify authorities relative to procedures for courts-martial under the Uniform Code of Military Justice by removing prosecution of serious crimes from the chain of command, S8303, S8336 [20NO]

——— support transition of servicemembers to the civilian workforce by streamlining the process associated with Federal and State credentialing requirements, S2293 [22MR]

Dept. of Education: establish interest rates for new student loans made on or after a certain date (H.R. 1911), S5884• [24JY]

——— extend reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans through Tax Code modifications relative to pension plans, expatriated entities, and the oil and gas industry (S. 953), S4019• [7JN]

——— provide funds for student loans through the FRS and ensure that such loans are available at interest rates equivalent to that at which the Government provides loans to banks (S. 897), S4019• [7JN]

——— reset interest rates for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 1003), S4019• [7JN]

Government: shutdown relative to budget process, S7453 [13OC]

Helms, Susan J.: nomination to be Air Force Space Command vice commander, S4020• [7JN]

——— nomination to be vice commander of Air Force Space Command, S2841 [22AP]

——— suitability to be Air Force Space Command vice commander relative to actions while serving as a courts martial convening authority to overturn a jury verdict in a sexual assualt case, S4020• [7JN]

Kirkwood, MO: tribute to Kirkwood Train Station volunteers, S5015• [24JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: delay implementation, S7013 [30SE]

——— provide for participation in health care exchanges by the President, Vice President, Members of Congress, political appointees, and congressional staff and limit subsidies, S7453 [13OC]

Public debt: ceiling, S3803 [23MY]

——— temporarily suspend the public debt ceiling (S. 1569), motion to proceed, S7453 [13OC]

St. Louis, MO: tribute to Dept. of Justice Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery award recipients, S3753, S3754 [22MY]

Votes: position on missed, S4019• [7JN]

Tributes

Battle, Eliot and Muriel, S5146• [25JN]

Distefano, Nichole, S9096• [20DE]

Haas, Albert H., S8806 [13DE]

Musial, Stan, S198 [23JA]

Symington, James W., S1008• [28FE]