PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES

Addresses

George Washington’s Farewell Address: read by Senator Peters, S1199–S1203 [26FE]

Amendments

Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen, exempt from certain War Powers Resolution requirements (H. Res. 1176), H10126 [12DE]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 54), S7488, S7511, S7512, S7513, S7515, S7516, S7517, S7518, S7519, S7521 [12DE], S7556, S7563, S7564 [13DE]

FCC: improve oversight of wireless and broadcast emergency alert systems (S. 3238), S7726, S7735 [17DE]

Secret Service: provide overtime pay for employees (H.R. 3731), S1795, S1796 [19MR], H1751 [21MR]

Appointments

Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Commission, S6733 [9OC]

Articles and editorials

Here Are Handy Excuses for Nixon Backers (1973), S98 [9JA]

Senate I Led Put Country Over Party. This One Must Do the Same for Robert Mueller, E1024 [17JY]

White House To Cut Back Magnolia Tree Planted by Andrew Jackson, S230 [17JA]

Your Tax Dollars Help Starve Children, S7483–S7485 [12DE]

Bills and resolutions

Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (see S.J. Res. 54), S1287 [28FE] (see H.J. Res. 142), H9743 [29NO] (see H. Con. Res. 138), H9090 [26SE] (see H. Con. Res. 142), H9743 [29NO]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen, exempt from certain War Powers Resolution requirements (see H. Res. 1176), H10102 [11DE]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (H. Con. Res. 138), exempt from certain War Powers Resolution requirements (see H. Res. 1142), H9510 [13NO]

——— require the President to seek congressional authorization prior to engagement against adversaries and to consult Congress prior to introduction into hostile situations (see H. Res. 1069), H8726 [13SE]

Barack Obama Highway: designate portion of Interstate Route 57 in Illinois (see H.R. 6906), H9089 [26SE]

Budget: provide for legislative line-item veto to expedite consideration of rescissions (see H.R. 5442), H3063 [9AP]

——— require annual budget submissions of the President include total dollar amount requested for intelligence or intelligence-related activities of each element of the Government engaged in such activities (see S. 2631), S2012 [9AP]

Bush, George: authorize printing of commemorative document in memory (see S. Con. Res. 57), S7275 [4DE]

——— authorize the Architect of the Capitol to transfer the catafalque from the Capitol Visitor Center to the Capitol rotunda for use during memorial services (see S. Con. Res. 56), S7256 [3DE]

——— tribute (see S. Res. 715), S7319 [5DE] (see H. Res. 1167), H9763 [3DE] (see H. Res. 1172), H9820 [10DE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: designate room H-226 as the ‘‘Lincoln Room’’ (see H. Res. 1063), H8726 [13SE]

——— install a commemorative plaque next to each office previously used by a Member of Congress who became President of the U.S. (see H.R. 7280), H10169 [12DE]

——— permit use of rotunda for the lying in state of the remains of George Bush (see S. Con. Res. 55), S7256 [3DE]

Children and youth: require that Federal children’s programs be separately displayed and analyzed in the President’s budget (see S. 3075), S3951 [14JN]

Classified information: limit access to classified information by Federal employees until such employees have obtained permanent security clearances (see H.R. 5057), H1212 [15FE]

——— provide for processes and procedures for granting, denying, or revoking access, or eligibility of access to classified information except in accordance with applicable Government regulations (see H.R. 6680), H7772 [24AU]

Democracy: improve access to voting and protect election integrity, strengthen Government ethics laws, and reform political campaign finance system (see H. Res. 975), H5975 [28JN]

Dept. of Defense: limit authority of the President to carry out a parade of military forces and hardware unless it is certified that such parade will not affect military readiness or budgetary needs of the Armed Forces (see H.R. 4982), H1074 [8FE]

——— prohibit use of funds for exhibition or parade of military forces and hardware for review by the President outside of authorized military operations or activities (see S. 2408), S840 [8FE] (see H.R. 4980), H1074 [8FE]

Dept. of Justice: require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (see S. 2644), S2075 [11AP] (see H.R. 5476), H3146 [11AP] (see H.R. 5505), H3315 [13AP]

——— submit to Congress investigative materials in the event of Presidential pardons for offenses that arise from an investigation in which the President, or a relative of the President, is a target (see S. 2770), S2484 [26AP] (see H.R. 5551), H3440 [18AP]

Dept. of the Treasury: require $1 coins issued during 2019 to honor George Bush and issue bullion coins during 2019 in honor of Barbara Pierce Bush (see H.R. 7257), H10102 [11DE]

District of Columbia: repeal authority of the President to assume emergency control of the police of the District of Columbia (see H.R. 6129), H5224 [15JN]

Executive Office of the President: disapprove granting of reprieve or Presidential pardons to himself for offenses against the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 132), H7724 [26JY]

——— improve orderly transfer of executive power during Presidential transitions (see S. 3487), S6304 [25SE]

——— request the President and direct Attorney General Sessions to transmit to the House of Representatives certain documents relative to use of pardon power (see H. Res. 928), H5021 [8JN]

FCC: improve oversight of wireless and broadcast emergency alert systems (see S. 3238), S5066 [18JY] (see H.R. 6427), H6557 [18JY]

FEC: require additional disclosures relative to donations to the Presidential Inaugural Committee (see S. 2695), S2261 [18AP]

——— require Presidential candidates to undergo a standardized medical examination by Dept. of the Navy medical office and publically disclose results of such examinations before the election (see H.R. 4742), H82 [9JA]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit any Federal payment for lodging, events, food, or other travel expenses incurred at a hotel owned or operated by the President, Vice President, or Cabinet members (see H.R. 5304), H1651 [15MR]

FERC: allow examination of licenses of any hydroelectric project located in a Presidentially declared disaster area (see H.R. 4853), H581 [19JA]

Foreign trade: limit increases in duties on imports of steel and aluminum from Canada, Mexico, and European Union and improve congressional oversight of tariffs imposed to protect national security (see S. 3230), S5066 [18JY]

——— require congressional approval before the President can adjust imports in the interest of national security (see S. 3013), S3035 [6JN] (see H.R. 6337), H6111 [11JY]

——— require congressional approval of certain trade remedies including tariffs (see H.R. 6923), H9089 [26SE]

——— require Dept. of Defense to justify national security basis for certain tariffs and increase congressional oversight of process by which Presidents can apply such tariffs (see S. 3329), S5582 [1AU]

Hezbollah (terrorist organization): determine designation as a significant foreign narcotics trafficker or a transnational criminal organization (see H.R. 5035), H1211 [15FE]

Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site: authorize acquisition of additional land (see S. 3571), S6770 [10OC] (see H.R. 5420), H3052 [29MR]

Intelligence services: require Presidents’ annual budget submissions to include the total dollar amount requested for intelligence or intelligence-related activities of the Government (see H.R. 5406), H2041 [22MR]

John Fitzgerald Kennedy Post Office, Boston, MA: designate (see S. 2355), S581 [30JA]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: prohibit unconstitutional military strikes or introduction of Armed Forces into hostilities without declaration of war or explicit statutory authorization (see H.R. 4837), H552 [18JA]

Law enforcement: develop a national strategy to combat financial networks of transnational organized criminals (see S. 2715), S2321 [19AP] (see H.R. 4768), H168 [11JA]

Lobbyists: prohibit former Presidents, Vice Presidents, Members of Congress, and other executive branch officers from lobbying and prohibit executive agencies from awarding contracts to former elected officials (see H.R. 5289), H1608 [14MR]

Mueller, Robert S., III: call for timely conclusion or report on status with an anticipated date of conclusion of special counsel investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials (see H. Res. 870), H3750 [3MY]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: investigate whether the NRA benefitted from Russia’s involvement in the 2016 U.S. Presidential election (see H.R. 6630), H7724 [26JY]

Political campaigns: encourage Presidential candidates to seek security clearances and undergo background investigations (see H.R. 6429), H6557 [18JY]

——— require each authorized committee or leadership political action committee of a candidate for Federal office to disburse all funds which remain unexpended after the date of the election (see H.R. 5409), H3046 [23MR]

Political ethics: disclose use of Federal funds with any privately held company owned by the President (see H.R. 5873), H4209 [17MY]

——— improve anti-corruption and public integrity laws by strengthening lobbying laws, disclosing conflicts of interest, improving judicial integrity, and requiring more financial disclosure by elected officials (see S. 3357), S5759 [21AU] (see H.R. 7140), H9567 [16NO]

——— improve oversight of inaugural committees by prohibiting certain donations, banning personal use of funds, and requiring disclosure of all donations and disbursements (see H.R. 7399), H10599 [27DE]

——— prohibit corrupt foreign influence over the President, the Vice President, and their immediate family members (see H.R. 6466), H6648 [23JY]

——— require Federal political appointees to sign a binding ethics pledge (see H.R. 6732), H7941 [7SE]

——— require Presidential candidates to develop ethics plans for transition teams (see S. 2321), S300 [18JA] (see H.R. 4826), H552 [18JA]

——— require Presidential Inaugural Committees to disclose all committee expenditures, restrict use of funds raised to official inaugural activities, and mandate surplus funds are donated to charity (see H.R. 5008), H1126 [13FE]

Postal Service: require each post office to display the official portrait of the President and the Vice President (see H.R. 5705), H3833 [8MY]

Presidential Medal of Freedom: affirm the power of the President to revoke medal from William H. Cosby, Jr., and provide for criminal penalties for anyone who wears or publicly displays a medal that has been revoked (see H.R. 6810), H8725 [13SE]

Public debt: provide a process for ensuring the U.S. does not default on its obligations by making permanent authority for Congress to disapprove a debt ceiling increase instead of approving it (see S. 2309), S187 [16JA]

Public lands: protect Presidentially designated national monuments, establish National Monument Enhancement Fund, and designate certain lands in New Mexico and Nevada as wilderness (see S. 2354), S581 [30JA] (see H.R. 6410), H6463 [17JY]

Russia: request the President and direct Sec. of State Pompeo to transmit to the House of Representatives certain documents relative to communications with Russian President, Vladimir Putin at summit (see H. Res. 1017), H7155 [24JY]

SBA: report certain information to Congress and the President (see H.R. 6382), H6262 [16JY]

Secret Service: extend overtime pay exception for agents (see S. 3663), S7190 [28NO] (see H.R. 6893), H8884 [25SE]

SSA: require the President to transmit the annual budget without revisions to Congress and clarify process for closure of field offices (see H.R. 5431), H3059 [5AP]

Taxation: require disclosure of Federal income tax returns by candidates for President and Vice President of the U.S. (see S. 3450), S6189 [17SE] (see H.R. 6970), H9404 [28SE]

Telecommunications: prohibit the President or a Federal agency from constructing, operating, or offering wholesale or retail services on broadband networks without authorization from Congress (see S. 3255), S5130 [23JY]

Territories: constitutional amendment to authorize U.S. territories to cast electoral votes in Presidential elections (see H.J. Res. 137), H7724 [26JY]

Trump, President: censure and condemn for alleged disparaging remarks relative to countries of origin of certain immigrants and call for a retraction and apology for such remarks (see H. Res. 700), H553 [18JA]

——— disapprove request for extension of certain trade authorities procedures to any implementing bill submitted relative to certain trade agreements (see H. Res. 957), H5580 [22JN]

——— impeachment (see H. Res. 705), H582 [19JA]

——— require annual reports on Federal expenditures made to personal business holdings and regulatory actions that financially benefit the President, his businesses, and those of his close family members (see H.R. 5182), H1441 [6MR]

War: define that Presidential wars without congressional consent are impeachable offenses and prohibit making the U.S. a co-belligerent in an ongoing war without congressional declaration of war (see H. Res. 922), H4849 [6JN]

Excerpts

‘‘Presidential Courage,’’ Michael Beschloss, H3753 [7MY]

Letters

Eliminating Government-Funded Oil-Painting (EGO) Act: Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H1418 [6MR]

——— Representative Harper, Committee on House Administration (House), H1419 [6MR]

National Strategy for Combating the Financing of Transnational Criminal Organizations Act: Chuck Canterbury, National Fraternal Order of Police, H1398 [6MR]

President Trump impeachment: Representative McCollum, E106 [29JA]

Special counsel investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials: several former Senators, S7654 [17DE]

——— several Representatives, H3838 [9MY]

Messages

Notifying Congress of the Death of Former President George Bush: President Trump, S7255 [3DE], H9759 [3DE]

Motions

Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 54), S1801, S1827 [20MR], S7155 [28NO], S7482 [12DE]

Trump, President: impeachment (H. Res. 705), H570 [19JA]

Poems

‘‘Our Tears Are Deep,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1613 [6DE]

Proposals

President Trump impeachment, H559 [19JA]

Remarks in House

Adams Memorial Commission: establish (H.R. 1220), H6623, H6624 [23JY], E1103 [27JY]

Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen, exempt from certain War Powers Resolution requirements (H. Res. 1176), H10112, H10115–H10128 [12DE]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (H. Con. Res. 138), exempt from certain War Powers Resolution requirements (H. Res. 1142), H9514–H9522 [14NO], E1547 [23NO]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 54), H9696 [29NO], H10340 [20DE]

——— require the President to seek congressional authorization prior to engagement against adversaries and to consult Congress prior to introduction into hostile situations (H. Res. 1069), H8250 [13SE]

Bush, George: authorize the Architect of the Capitol to transfer the catafalque from the Capitol Visitor Center to the Capitol rotunda for use during memorial services (S. Con. Res. 56), H9760 [3DE]

——— tribute (H. Res. 1172), H10082 [11DE], H10202 [13DE], E1647 [11DE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: designate room H-226 as the ‘‘Lincoln Room’’ (H. Res. 1063), H10514 [21DE]

——— permit use of rotunda for the lying in state of the remains of George Bush (S. Con. Res. 55), H9760 [3DE]

Classified information: provide for processes and procedures for granting, denying, or revoking access, or eligibility of access to classified information except in accordance with applicable Government regulations (H.R. 6680), H7865 [5SE]

——— require congressional notification when any executive branch official discloses top secret information to certain foreign countries, H6148 [12JY]

Congressional Review Act: repeal (H.R. 2449), H3818 [8MY]

Constitution—U.S.: importance of balance of power between three branches of Government, H8178 [13SE]

Crime: call for investigation of Robert S. Mueller, III, Rod J. Rosenstein, and James B. Comey, Jr., for alleged crimes committed during investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H3140 [11AP]

Dept. of Defense: prohibit funding to contravene the War Powers Resolution, H5719 [26JN]

Dept. of Justice: limit ability to remove a special counsel (H.R. 3654), H2033, H2036 [22MR]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (H.R. 4669), H1656 [19MR], H1736, H1738, H1750 [21MR], H2036 [22MR]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (H.R. 5476), H3351 [17AP], H7712 [26JY], H9105–H9107, H9109–H9111 [27SE], E446 [12AP]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (H.R. 5505), H3957 [15MY]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study of the George W. Bush Childhood Home, Midland, TX (H.R. 3008), H9776, H9777 [10DE]

——— study suitability and feasibility of designating the James K. Polk Home in Columbia, TN, as a unit of the National Park System (H.R. 443), H3326 [16AP]

District of Columbia: repeal authority of the President to assume emergency control of the police of the District of Columbia (H.R. 6129), E855 [15JN]

Elections: constitutional amendment to reform the electoral college and to provide for direct popular election of the President and Vice President of the U.S. (H. Con. Res. 79), H1569 [14MR]

——— encourage States to reform the electoral college through formation of interstate compacts to award majority of electoral college votes to the national popular vote winner (H. Con. Res. 79), H1569 [14MR]

Executive Office of the President: elimination of position of special assistant to the President and Cybersecurity Coordinator, H3957 [15MY]

——— request the President and direct Attorney General Sessions to transmit to the House of Representatives certain documents relative to use of pardon power (H. Res. 928), H6028 [10JY]

FBI: investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H128 [10JA]

FCC: improve oversight of wireless and broadcast emergency alert systems (H.R. 6427), H7692 [26JY]

Federal employees: prohibit use of Federal funds for painting portraits of officers and employees of the Federal Government (S. 188), H1418, H1419 [6MR]

FEMA: ensure consideration of severe local impact when making a recommendation to the President for a major disaster declaration, H3649 [26AP], H9038 [26SE]

Financial institutions: prohibit regulatory agencies from tailoring regulatory actions at request, or personal gain, of the President, the President’s family members, or senior Executive Branch officials, H1583, H1584 [14MR]

——— require Federal financial regulators to disclose if a change to a regulation would benefit the President, his or her family members, or senior Executive Branch officials prior to issuing such a change, H1389 [6MR]

Foreign policy: historical evaluation, H3924 [10MY]

Fredericksen, Kadance: Presidential Volunteer Service Award recipient, E1298 [25SE]

Hate groups: condemn violence in Charlottesville, VA, and urge the President to denounce and disavow support from such groups, E126 [2FE]

Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site: authorize acquisition of additional land (H.R. 5420), H8858, H8859 [25SE]

Jefferson, Thomas: anniversary of birth, H3213 [13AP]

Kennedy, Robert F.: anniversary of campaign for President, E317 [15MR]

Law enforcement: develop a national strategy to combat financial networks of transnational organized criminals, H6310 [17JY]

——— develop a national strategy to combat financial networks of transnational organized criminals (H.R. 4768), H1395–H1398 [6MR]

Morality and ethics: respect rule of law, H9749 [30NO]

——— role of civility and respect for those in leadership positions, H5655 [26JN]

Mueller, Robert S., III: call for resignation from special counsel position, H1346 [5MR]

——— call for timely conclusion or report on status with an anticipated date of conclusion of special counsel investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials (H. Res. 870), H7166 [25JY]

——— special counsel investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H72 [9JA], H980 [8FE], H1381 [6MR], H1655, H1694–H1696 [19MR], H1736, H1738 [21MR], H2032–H2037 [22MR], H3089–H3091 [10AP], H3099, H3102, H3139–H3141 [11AP], H3155 [12AP], H3346 [17AP], H3567–H3571 [25AP], H3739 [27AP], H3838 [9MY], H3967–H3970 [15MY], H4129–H4132 [16MY], H4281 [21MY], H4698, H4723 [24MY], H4768–H4770 [5JN], H6164, H6168–H6171 [12JY], H6244 [16JY], H6634 [23JY], H7820–H7822 [4SE], H7873 [6SE], H9513 [14NO], E919 [26JN], E1024 [17JY]

National Archives and Records Administration: require preservation of certain electronic records by Federal agencies and require a certification and reports relative to Presidential records (H.R. 1376), H6199, H6200 [16JY], E1042 [23JY]

National Commission on Foreign Interference in the 2016 Election: establish (H.R. 356), H9050 [26SE]

Nixon, Richard M.: anniversary of resignation as President of the U.S., E1140 [10AU]

Political campaigns: encourage Presidential candidates to seek security clearances and undergo background investigations (H.R. 6429), H6471 [18JY]

——— establish nonpartisan redistricting commissions to draw congressional districts, H7089 [24JY]

——— reform campaign finance system, H9753 [30NO]

——— reform campaign finance system and ease voter restrictions, H5966 [28JN]

Political ethics: require Federal political appointees to sign a binding ethics pledge (H.R. 6732), H8113 [12SE]

Republican Party: anniversary of control of the House of Representatives, Senate, and Presidency, H585 [20JA]

SBA: report certain information to Congress and the President (H.R. 6382), H8812, H8813 [25SE], E1333 [28SE]

Secret Service: extend overtime pay exception for agents (H.R. 6893), H9792–H9794 [10DE]

——— provide overtime pay for employees (H.R. 3731), E35 [11JA]

——— provide overtime pay for employees (H.R. 3731), Senate amendment, H1751 [21MR]

Supreme Court: nominee selection process, H5995 [10JY]

Taxation: require disclosure of Federal income tax returns by Presidents and candidates for the office of President (H.R. 305), H3407–H3409 [18AP]

Territories: constitutional amendment to authorize U.S. territories to cast electoral votes in Presidential elections (H.J. Res. 137), H7711 [26JY]

Truman, Harry S: anniversary of Executive order to desegregate the Armed Forces, E1060 [24JY]

Trump, President: call for resignation, H7827 [5SE]

——— claims of executive privilege by staffers relative to investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H3569 [25AP]

——— evaluation of administration relative to foreign policy, H3924–H3926 [10MY], H4270 [21MY], H4725 [24MY]

——— impeachment, H488 [18JA], H1131 [14FE], H3985 [16MY], H6268 [17JY], H6468 [18JY], H7166 [25JY], H7874 [6SE], H10033 [11DE]

——— impeachment (H. Res. 621), H1135 [14FE], E106 [29JA]

——— impeachment (H. Res. 705), H549 [18JA], H569, H574 [19JA]

——— require disclosure of Federal income tax returns, H3360 [17AP], H3407, H3408 [18AP], H4129 [16MY]

War: define that Presidential wars without congressional consent are impeachable offenses and prohibit making the U.S. a co-belligerent in an ongoing war without congressional declaration of war (H. Res. 922), H6476 [18JY]

Washington, George: assessment of farewell address, H9143–H9147 [27SE]

World Bank Group: grant Presidential waiver authority to countries taking steps to correct U.N. sanction enforcement failures against Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and condition assistance on such enforcement, H451 [17JA]

Remarks in Senate

Armed Forces: clarify that removal from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen does not apply to operations to support efforts to disrupt Houthi attacks against locations outside of Yemen, S7564 [13DE]

——— clarify that removal from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen does not apply to provision of materials and advice intended to reduce civilian casualties, S7564 [13DE]

——— clarify that removal from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen shall not influence or disrupt any military operations and cooperation with Israel, S7563 [13DE]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen, S3733 [12JN], S7023–S7027 [15NO]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 54), S1301 [1MR], S1662–S1668 [13MR], S1775, S1783 [19MR], S1799 [20MR], S1938 [22MR], S7122–S7124, S7126 [27NO], S7147, S7150–S7152 [28NO], S7201, S7209, S7218, S7229 [29NO], S7456, S7459, S7482–S7492, S7494–S7496, S7498–S7501 [12DE], S7534, S7538–S7540, S7548, S7552–S7554, S7560–S7565, S7578 [13DE]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 54), motion to discharge, S1801–S1818, S1824–S1827 [20MR], S7155–S7165 [28NO]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 54), motion to proceed, S7482 [12DE]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 54), unanimous-consent agreement, S1784 [19MR], S7155 [28NO], S7529 [12DE]

Bush, George: authorize printing of commemorative document in memory (S. Con. Res. 57), S7298 [4DE]

——— authorize the Architect of the Capitol to transfer the catafalque from the Capitol Visitor Center to the Capitol rotunda for use during memorial services (S. Con. Res. 56), S7251 [3DE]

——— tribute (S. Res. 715), S7322 [5DE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for the lying in state of the remains of George Bush (S. Con. Res. 55), S7251 [3DE]

Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select): investigation into relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S5974 [28AU]

Committee on the Judiciary (Senate): investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S486 [24JA]

Constitution—U.S.: importance of balance of power between three branches of Government, S6594 [5OC]

Dept. of Defense: prohibit funding to grant, deny, or revoke access, or eligibility of access to classified information except in accordance with applicable Government regulations, S5752 [21AU]

Dept. of Justice: require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (S. 1735), S99 [9JA]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (S. 2644), S2048 [11AP], S2087 [12AP], S2192 [17AP], S2291 [19AP], S2450 [26AP], S4986 [17JY], S5081 [19JY], S5511 [31JY], S5807, S5814 [22AU], S5873 [23AU], S6320 [26SE], S6944–S6947 [14NO], S6970, S7020 [15NO], S7153, S7154 [28NO], S7199 [29NO], S7340 [6DE], S7849–S7851 [19DE]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (S. 2644), unanimous-consent request, S6944 [14NO], S7154 [28NO], S7849 [19DE]

Dept. of the Treasury: urge compliance with Committee on Finance (Senate) request for documentation relative to investigation into relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S5974 [28AU], S6272 [24SE]

Economy: comparison between policies of past Presidential administrations and the Trump administration, S6130 [12SE], S7978 [20DE]

FBI: investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S508 [25JA]

FCC: improve oversight of wireless and broadcast emergency alert systems (S. 3238), S7734 [17DE]

Federal employees: prohibit use of Federal funds for painting portraits of officers and employees of the Federal Government (S. 188), S1738 [14MR]

Foreign policy: waiver of secondary sanctions against countries or entities for significant transactions with Russian defense and intelligence sector, S5542, S5545–S5547 [1AU]

Foreign trade: require congressional approval before the President can adjust imports in the interest of national security, S3402, S3596 [11JN], S3740–S3743 [12JN], S3892 [13JN], S4018 [19JN], S4469–S4472 [27JN], S4886–S4891 [11JY], S4979 [17JY]

——— require congressional approval before the President can adjust imports in the interest of national security (S. 3013), S3274 [7JN]

——— require Dept. of Defense to justify national security basis for certain tariffs and increase congressional oversight of process by which Presidents can apply such tariffs (S. 3329), S5567 [1AU], S7975 [20DE]

Immigration: eliminate Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, limit President’s discretion in setting number of refugees admitted, reduce family-sponsored immigrants, and create a new classification for parents of adult U.S. citizens, S941 [14FE]

Income: modify monetary allowance payable to a former President, S3731, S3747 [12JN]

John Fitzgerald Kennedy Post Office, Boston, MA: designate (H.R. 2464), S1526 [7MR]

Kennedy, Robert F.: anniversary of campaign for President, S1759 [15MR]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: prohibit unconstitutional military strikes or introduction of Armed Forces into hostilities without declaration of war or explicit statutory authorization (S. 2016), S1308 [1MR]

Mueller, Robert S., III: special counsel investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S144, S148–S150 [11JA], S619 [6FE], S1341 [5MR], S2024 [10AP], S2086 [12AP], S2741 [17MY], S2784 [21MY], S2805 [22MY], S2845, S2847–S2850 [23MY], S2890 [24MY], S2955 [4JN], S2974 [5JN], S3865 [13JN], S5511 [31JY], S6944–S6947 [14NO], S6970, S7020 [15NO], S7128 [27NO], S7153, S7154 [28NO], S7199 [29NO], S7849–S7851 [19DE]

Political campaigns: reform campaign finance system, establish nonpartisan redistricting commissions to draw congressional districts, establish automatic voter registration, and reduce certain conflicts of interest (S. 1880), S2379 [24AP], S3748 [12JN]

Pompeo, Mike: suitability to be Sec. of State relative to response to questions on Presidential authority to activate U.S. Armed Forces on foreign soil, S2110 [12AP]

Secret Service: extend overtime pay exception for agents (H.R. 6893), S7896 [19DE]

——— provide overtime pay for employees (H.R. 3731), S1796 [19MR]

Senate: reading of George Washington’s farewell address, unanimous-consent agreement, S554 [29JA]

Supreme Court: nominee selection process, S4483, S4486, S4488 [27JN], S4689–S4691, S4695–S4697, S4701 [28JN], S4829–S4835 [9JY], S6574, S6576, S6637, S6663, S6691 [5OC]

Taxation: require disclosure of Federal income tax returns by Presidents and candidates for the office of President, S5466 [31JY]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration, S629 [6FE]

——— statements on constitutionality of pardoning himself and special counsel investigation, S2955 [4JN], S2974 [5JN], S3272 [7JN]

——— take certain actions relative to personal business holdings to ensure compliance with emoluments clause of the Constitution while serving as President (S. Con. Res. 4), S3271 [7JN]

White House: removal of part of magnolia tree planted by Andrew Jackson from White House lawn, S229 [17JA]

White House Historical Association: tribute to Christmas ornament honoring President Truman, S1160 [15FE]

Reports filed

Adams Memorial Commission Establishment: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1220) (H. Rept. 115–566), H1217 [16FE]

Clarity on Small Business Participation in Category Management Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 6382) (H. Rept. 115–944), H8169 [12SE]

Economic Report of the President: Committee on Economics (Joint) (H. Rept. 115–596), H1541 [13MR]

Electronic Message Preservation Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 1376) (H. Rept. 115–824), H6262 [16JY]

Eliminating Government-Funded Oil-Painting (EGO) Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 1701) (H. Rept. 115–511), H168 [11JA]

Exemption From Certain War Power Resolution Requirements for Resolution on Removal of Armed Forces From Unauthorized Hostilities in Yemen: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1176) (H. Rept. 115–1074), H10102 [11DE]

Exemption From Certain War Power Resolution Requirements of H. Con. Res. 138, Removal of Armed Forces From Unauthorized Hostilities in Yemen: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1142) (H. Rept. 115–1022), H9510 [13NO]

FDR Historic Preservation Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5420) (H. Rept. 115–970), H8883 [25SE]

George W. Bush Childhood Home Study Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3008) (H. Rept. 115–616), H2040 [22MR]

James K. Polk Presidential Home Study Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 443) (H. Rept. 115–535), H676 [29JA]

John Fitzgerald Kennedy Post Office, Boston, MA: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 2464), S1163 [15FE]

National Monument Creation and Protection (National Monument CAP) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3990) (H. Rept. 115–1081), H10335 [19DE]

National Strategy for Combating the Financing of Transnational Criminal Organizations Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4768) (H. Rept. 115–553), H1125 [13FE]

Presidential Allowance Modernization Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1791) (S. Rept. 115–211), S1219 [26FE]

Presidential Transition Enhancement Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3487) (S. Rept. 115–386), S7088 [26NO]

Request the President and Direct Attorney General Sessions To Transmit to the House of Representatives Certain Documents Relative to Use of Pardon Power: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 928) (H. Rept. 115–797), H5973 [28JN], H7771 [24AU]

Request the President and Direct Sec. of State Pompeo To Transmit to the House Certain Documents Relative to Communications With Russian President Putin at Summit: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H. Res. 1017) (H. Rept. 115–978), H8883 [25SE]

Secret Service Overtime Pay Extension Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 6893) (H. Rept. 115–1069), H9819 [10DE]

Special Counsel Independence and Integrity Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2644), S2484 [26AP]

Texts of

H. Res. 705, President Trump impeachment, H569 [19JA]

H. Res. 1063, Capitol Building room H-226 designation as the ‘‘Lincoln Room’’, H10514 [21DE]

H. Res. 1142, exemption from certain War Powers Resolution requirements of H. Con. Res. 138, removal of Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen, H9515 [14NO]

H. Res. 1167, tribute to George Bush, H9760 [3DE]

H. Res. 1172, tribute to George Bush, H10082 [11DE]

H. Res. 1176, exempt from certain War Powers Resolution requirements for resolution on removal of Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen, H10115 [12DE]

H.R. 443, James K. Polk Presidential Home Study Act, H3326 [16AP]

H.R. 1220, Adams Memorial Commission establishment, H6623 [23JY]

H.R. 1376, Electronic Message Preservation Act, H6199 [16JY]

H.R. 3008, George W. Bush Childhood Home Study Act, H9776 [10DE]

H.R. 4768, National Strategy for Combating the Financing of Transnational Criminal Organizations Act, H1395 [6MR]

H.R. 5420, FDR Historic Preservation Act, H8858 [25SE]

H.R. 6382, Clarity on Small Business Participation in Category Management Act, H8812 [25SE]

H.R. 6893, Secret Service Overtime Pay Extension Act, H9792 [10DE]

S. 188, Eliminating Government-Funded Oil-Painting (EGO) Act, H1418 [6MR]

S. Con. Res. 55, use of Capitol rotunda for the lying in state of the remains of George Bush, S7257 [3DE], H9760 [3DE]

S. Con. Res. 56, Architect of the Capitol authorization to transfer the catafalque from the Capitol Visitor Center to the Capitol rotunda for use during memorial services for George Bush, S7257 [3DE], H9760 [3DE]

S. Con Res. 57, printing of commemorative document in memory of George Bush, S7276 [4DE]

S. Res. 715, tribute to George Bush, S7321 [5DE]

S.J. Res. 54, removal of Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen, S7565 [13DE]

Tributes

Bush, George, S7251, S7257 [3DE], S7259–S7273 [4DE], S7299, S7304, S7308, S7310 [5DE], S7329, S7335, S7344, S7352 [6DE], S7829 [19DE], S7981 [20DE], S8012 [21DE], H5077 [12JN], H9808–H9814 [10DE], H10037 [11DE], E1605 [6DE]

Eisenhower, Dwight D., S6629 [5OC]

Washington, George, H9146 [27SE]