COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS (Senate)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the Senate: authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 70), S1326 [13FE]

——— majority party appointments (see S. Res. 12), S103 [9JA]

——— minority party appointments (see S. Res. 13), S103 [9JA]

Expenditures: authorizing (see S. Res. 56), S1133 [7FE]

Notices

Intention to object to proceed to Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Japan: Senator Paul, S4678 [28JN]

Intention to object to proceed to Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Luxembourg: Senator Paul, S4678 [28JN]

Intention to object to proceed to Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Spain: Senator Paul, S4678 [28JN]

Intention to object to proceed to Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Switzerland: Senator Paul, S4678 [28JN]

Proposed sale of defense articles and services, S736 [29JA], S765 [30JA], S908 [6FE], S1320 [13FE], S1789 [12MR], S1892 [14MR], S1976–S1981 [26MR], S2183 [2AP], S2319 [9AP], S2481 [29AP], S2633–S2640 [6MY], S2780–S2782 [13MY], S3095, S3096, S3097 [23MY], S3155–S3157 [3JN], S3203–S3209 [4JN], S4670–S4672 [28JN], S4692–S4695 [8JY], S4817–S4820 [15JY], S5187–S5191 [30JY], S5384–S5390 [10SE], S5438–S5440 [11SE], S5469–S5471 [12SE], S5659 [24SE], S5701 [25SE], S5833–S5836 [16OC], S5889 [17OC], S6086 [23OC], S6294 [30OC], S6707–S6710 [20NO], S6748, S6749–S6751 [21NO], S6787 [2DE], S6884 [5DE]

Proposed transfer of jurisdictional control of certain defense articles and services, S6546–S6562 [13NO]

Remarks in Senate

Committees of the Senate: authorizing expenditures (S. Res. 70), S1519 [27FE]

——— majority party appointments (S. Res. 12), S87 [9JA]

——— minority party appointments (S. Res. 13), S87 [9JA]

Foreign Service: nominations, S3058 [22MY], S5106 [25JY], S5574 [18SE], S5705 [25SE], S6717 [20NO]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of political nominees, S1892 [14MR], S2022 [27MR]

Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Japan: ratify, S4475 [25JN], S4675 [28JN]

Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Luxembourg: ratify, S4475 [25JN], S4674 [28JN]

Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Spain: ratify, S4475 [25JN], S4675 [28JN]

Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Switzerland: ratify, S4475 [25JN], S4675 [28JN]

Tax Convention With Chile: ratify, S4475 [25JN]

Tax Convention With Hungary: ratify, S4475 [25JN]

Tax Convention With Poland: ratify, S4475 [25JN]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to Russia, S731 [29JA], S5621 [23SE]

Reports

Political Contributions of Executive Nominees, S2234–S2239 [3AP], S2611, S2612 [2MY], S3057, S3058 [22MY], S5102–S5106 [25JY], S5573, S5574 [18SE], S5705 [25SE], S6715–S6717 [20NO], S6992 [11DE]

Reports filed

Activities During the 115th Congress (S. Rept. 116–23), S2087 [28MR]

Call for Accountability and Justice for Assassination of Boris Nemtsov in Russia (S. Res. 81), S3164 [3JN]

Call on Burma and Bangladesh To Ensure Return of Rohingya Refugees Displaced by Ethnic Cleansing Conducted by Burmese Military and To Release Journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo (S. Res. 34), S4698 [8JY]

Commemorate Anniversary of World War II Battle of the Bulge and Honor Those Who Fought and Those Who Died There (S. Con. Res. 23), S7026 [12DE]

Commemorate Revolution of Dignity, Commend Democratic Reforms and Military Readiness in Ukraine, Condemn Russian Actions in Crimea and Kerch Strait, Recognize Orthodox Church of Ukraine (S. Res. 74), S3164 [3JN]

Commend European Parliament Resolution Calling for Cancellation of Nord Stream 2 Natural Gas Pipeline From Russia to Europe and Supporting Energy Security (S. Res. 27), S2269 [4AP]

Commend Upholding Rule of Law and Provision of Consular Access and Due Process for Huawei Technologies Co., Executive by Canada and Call for Release by China of Canadian Nationals (S. Res. 96), S2269 [4AP]

Commend Work of Global Fund To Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria (organization), Affirm U.S. Commitment, and Urge Countries To Increase Pledges and Meet Commitments (S. Res. 318), S5747 [26SE]

Committees of the Senate Expenditures: Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate) (S. Res. 70), S1325 [13FE]

Condemn Argentine Israelite Mutual Association Bombing in Buenos Aires in 1994, Express Condolences to Families of Victims, and Support Holding Those Responsible Accountable (S. Res. 277), S5747 [26SE]

Condemn Laws on Sexual Orientation, Adultery, and Same-Sex Relations, Call To Repeal Such Measures, and Support Denial of Visas for Officials Responsible for Such Laws in Brunei (S. Res. 198), S4729 [9JY]

Condemn Philippines State-Sanctioned Killings as Part of the ‘‘War on Drugs,’’ Arrest of Human Rights Defenders and Journalists, and Detention of Leila De Lima (S. Res. 142), S7112 [17DE]

Condemn Terrorist Attacks and Offer Condolences to Victims, Observe Anniversary of End of Civil War, and Protect Freedom of Religion in Sri Lanka (S. Res. 184), S3164 [3JN]

Countering International Parental Child Abduction Month (S. Res. 23), S2269 [4AP]

Defending American Security From Kremlin Aggression Act (S. 482), S7155 [18DE]

Dept. of State Development of a Strategy To Regain Observer Status for Taiwan in WHO (S. 249), S3164 [3JN]

Dept. of State Report on Extent of Corruption in Foreign Countries, Tiered Classifications Based on Governmental Efforts To Combat Corruption, and U.S. Assistance to Most Corrupt Countries (S. 1309), S4806 [11JY]

Eastern Mediterranean Security and Energy Partnership Act (S. 1102), S4770 [10JY]

Ebola Eradication Act: (S. 1340), S3164 [3JN]

Encourage Transfer of Power by Military to Civilian Political Authority, Pursue Accountability for Crimes and Human Rights Abuses, and Support Democracy, Justice, and Peace in Sudan (S. Res. 188), S3164 [3JN]

Energy Security Cooperation With Allied Partners in Europe Act (S. 1830), S7112 [17DE]

European Energy Security and Diversification Act (S. 704), S7112 [17DE]

Expenditures (S. Res. 56), S1130 [7FE]

Express Concern About Widespread Irregularities in General Elections in Boliva and Support Convening of New Elections at the Earliest Possible Date (S. Res. 447), S7112 [17DE]

Express Importance and Vitality of U.S. Alliances With Japan and the Republic of Korea, and Our Trilateral Cooperation in the Pursuit of Shared Interests: (S. Res. 67), S2269 [4AP]

Express Importance of U.S. Alliance With Republic of Korea and Strengthen and Broaden Diplomatic, Economic, and Security Ties (S. Res. 152), S7112 [17DE]

Foreign Service Nominations, S3058 [22MY], S5106 [25JY], S5574 [18SE], S5705 [25SE], S6717 [20NO]

Global Fragility Act (S. 727), S4946 [18JY]

Greece Independence Anniversary (S. Res. 95), S2269 [4AP]

Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act (S. 1838), S5747 [26SE]

Indo-Pacific Cooperation Act (S. 2547), S7112 [17DE]

Inter-American Foundation Anniversary (S. Res. 297), S7112 [17DE]

Mark Anniversary of Geneva Conventions, Express Concern About Violations of International Humanitarian Law, and Encourage U.S. Leadership in Ensuring Respect for Humanitarian Law (S. Res. 206), S4821 [15JY]

National Day of Remembrance for the Iranian Hostage Crisis Designation (S. Res. 395), S7112 [17DE]

Nomination of Adam S. Boehler To Be U.S. International Development Finance Corp., Chief Executive Officer, S5705 [25SE]

Nomination of Adrian Zuckerman To Be Ambassador to Romania, S5705 [25SE]

Nomination of Alan R. Swendiman To Be Peace Corps Deputy Director, S2612 [2MY]

Nomination of Alina L. Romanowski To Be Ambassador to Kuwait, S6717 [20NO]

Nomination of Alma L. Golden To Be AID Assistant Administrator for Global Health, S6717 [20NO]

Nomination of Andeliz N. Castillo To Be Inter-American Development Bank U.S. Alternate Executive Director, S6717 [20NO]

Nomination of Andrew P. Bremberg To Be Office of the U.N. and Other International Organizations in Geneva U.S. Representative, S5573 [18SE]

Nomination of Anthony F. Godfrey To Be Ambassador to Serbia, S5574 [18SE]

Nomination of Brett P. Giroir To Be WHO Executive Board U.S. Representative, S2239 [3AP]

Nomination of Brian J. Bulatao To Be Under Sec. of State for Management, S2612 [2MY]

Nomination of Bridget A. Brink To Be Ambassador to the Slovak Republic, S3058 [22MY]

Nomination of Carmen G. Cantor To Be Ambassador to Micronesia, S6716 [20NO]

Nomination of Christopher Landau To Be Ambassador to Mexico, S5104 [25JY]

Nomination of Daniel N. Rosenblum To Be Ambassador to Uzbekistan, S2238 [3AP]

Nomination of David M. Satterfield To Be Ambassador to Turkey, S2612 [2MY]

Nomination of David Schenker To Be Assistant Sec. of State for Near Eastern Affairs, S2612 [2MY]

Nomination of David Stilwell To Be Assistant Sec. of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, S2239 [3AP]

Nomination of David T. Fischer To Be Ambassador to Morocco, S6714 [20NO]

Nomination of Donald R. Tapia To Be Ambassador to Jamaica, S2238 [3AP]

Nomination of Edward F. Crawford To Be Ambassador to Ireland, S2611 [2MY]

Nomination of Eliot Pedrosa To Be Inter-American Development Bank U.S. Executive Director, S4504 [25JN]

Nomination of Erin E. McKee To Be Ambassador to Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu, S5574 [18SE]

Nomination of Herro Mustafa To Be Ambassador to Bulgaria, S5574 [18SE]

Nomination of James S. Gilmore To Be Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe U.S. Representative, S2611 [2MY]

Nomination of Jane L. Corwin to the International Joint Commission, U.S. and Canada, S2239 [3AP]

Nomination of Jeffrey L. Eberhardt To Be Special Representative of the President for Nuclear Nonproliferation, S3057 [22MY]

Nomination of Jeffrey R. Gunter To Be Ambassador to Iceland, S2236 [3AP]

Nomination of Jennifer D. Nordquist To Be International Bank for Reconstruction and Development Executive Director, S5106 [25JY]

Nomination of Jessica E. Lapenn To Be Ambassador to the African Union, S5106 [25JY]

Nomination of John Barsa To Be AID Assistant Administrator for Latin America and the Caribbean, S2239 [3AP]

Nomination of John J. Daigle To Be Ambassador to Cabo Verde, S3058 [22MY]

Nomination of John J. Sullivan To Be Ambassador to Russia, S6717 [20NO]

Nomination of John L. Carwile To Be Ambassador to Latvia, S5574 [18SE]

Nomination of John P. Abizaid To Be Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, S2234 [3AP]

Nomination of John Rakolta, Jr., To Be Ambassador to United Arab Emirates, S5103 [25JY]

Nomination of Jonathan R. Cohen To Be Ambassador to Egypt, S5102 [25JY]

Nomination of Joseph J. Cella To Be Ambassador to Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Tonga, and Tuvalu, S2235 [3AP]

Nomination of Kate M. Byrnes To Be Ambassador to North Macedonia, S2612 [2MY]

Nomination of Keith Krach To Be European Bank for Reconstruction and Development U.S. Alternate Governor, S2239 [3AP]

Nomination of Keith Krach To Be International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and Inter-American Development Bank U.S. Alternate Governor, S2239 [3AP]

Nomination of Keith Krach To Be Under Sec. of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment, S2239 [3AP]

Nomination of Kelley Eckels Currie To Be Dept. of State Ambassador at Large for Global Women’s Issues, S6716 [20NO]

Nomination of Kelly C. Degnan To Be Ambassador to Georgia, S6717 [20NO]

Nomination of Kelly Knight Craft To Be U.N. Ambassador and U.N. Security Council Representative, S5104 [25JY]

Nomination of Kenneth A. Howery To Be Ambassador to Sweden, S3057 [22MY]

Nomination of Kenneth S. George To Be Ambassador to Uruguay, S2236 [3AP]

Nomination of Kip Tom To Be U.S. Representative to the U.N. Agencies for Food and Agriculture, S2238 [3AP]

Nomination of Lana J. Marks To Be Ambassador to South Africa, S5102 [25JY]

Nomination of Lance V. Yohe to the International Joint Commission, U.S. and Canada, S2239 [3AP]

Nomination of Leslie M. Tsou To Be Ambassador to Oman, S6716 [20NO]

Nomination of Lynda C. Blanchard To Be Ambassador to Slovenia, S2235 [3AP]

Nomination of Mark Rosen To Be IMF Executive Director, S2239 [3AP]

Nomination of Mary Beth Leonard To Be Ambassador to Nigeria, S5106 [25JY]

Nomination of Matthew H. Tueller To Be Ambassador to Iraq, S2238 [3AP]

Nomination of Matthew S. Klimow To Be Ambassador to Turkmenistan, S3058 [22MY]

Nomination of Michael G. DeSombre To Be Ambassador to Thailand, S6716 [20NO]

Nomination of Michael J. Fitzpatrick To Be Ambassador to Ecuador, S2236 [3AP]

Nomination of Morse H. Tan To Be Dept. of State Ambassador at Large for Global Criminal Justice, S6715 [20NO]

Nomination of Pamela Bates To Be Ambassador to Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, S5102 [25JY]

Nomination of Peter M. Haymond To Be Ambassador to Laos, S6717 [20NO]

Nomination of Philip S. Goldberg To Be Ambassador to Colombia, S5106 [25JY]

Nomination of R. Clarke Cooper To Be Assistant Sec. of State for Political-Military Affairs, S2239 [3AP]

Nomination of Richard B. Norland To Be Ambassador to Libya, S5104 [25JY]

Nomination of Richard K. Bell To Be Ambassador to Cote d’Ivoire, S5102 [25JY]

Nomination of Robert A. Destro To Be Assistant Sec. of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, S2612 [2MY]

Nomination of Robert C. Sisson to the International Joint Commission, U.S. and Canada, S2239 [3AP]

Nomination of Robert K. Scott To Be Ambassador to Malawi, S2239 [3AP]

Nomination of Robert S. Gilchrist To Be Ambassador to Lithuania, S6717 [20NO]

Nomination of Ronald D. Johnson To Be Ambassador to El Salvador, S2237 [3AP]

Nomination of Roxanne J. Cabral To Be Ambassador to the Marshall Islands, S6715 [20NO]

Nomination of Sean Cairncross To Be Millennium Challenge Corp., Chief Executive Officer, S2612 [2MY]

Nomination of Stephen E. Biegun To Be Deputy Sec. of State, S6992 [11DE]

Nomination of Stephen J. Akard To Be Dept. of State Office of Foreign Missions Director, S2235 [3AP]

Nomination of Sung Y. Kim To Be Ambassador to Indonesia, S6991 [11DE]

Nomination of W. Patrick Murphy To Be Ambassador to Cambodia, S2237 [3AP]

Nomination of Yuri Kim To Be Ambassador to Albania, S6716 [20NO]

Oppose NATO Withdrawal, Require Consent of the Senate To Modify or Terminate North Atlantic Treaty, Authorize Senate Legal Counsel To Represent Senate in Opposition to Withdrawal (S.J. Res. 4), S7112 [17DE]

Organization of American States Legislative Engagement Act (S. 1310), S7112 [17DE]

Promoting American National Security and Preventing the Resurgence of ISIS Act (S. 2641), S7026 [12DE]

Protecting Europe’s Energy Security Act (S. 1441), S5247 [31JY]

Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Japan (Exec. Rept. 116–3), S4771 [10JY]

Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Luxembourg (Exec. Rept. 116–4), S4771 [10JY]

Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Spain (Exec. Rept. 116–1), S4771 [10JY]

Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Switzerland (Exec. Rept. 116–2), S4771 [10JY]

Protocol to the North Atlantic Treaty on the Accession of North Macedonia (Exec. Rept. 116–5), S5576 [18SE]

Reaffirm Support for South Sudan, Call for Adherence to Conflict Resolution Agreement, Political Stabilization, Human Rights, Investigation of Money Laundering, and Arms Embargo (Senate) (S. Res. 371), S7112 [17DE]

Reaffirm Tunisia Partnership with the U.S., Commend Commitment to Democracy, Economic Reforms, Rule of Law, and Free and Fair Elections, and Condemn Terrorist Attacks (S. Res. 236), S5747 [26SE]

Reaffirm Vital Role of the U.S.-Japan Alliance in Promoting Peace, Stability, and Prosperity in the Indo-Pacific Region and Beyond (S. Res. 183), S5747 [26SE]

Recognize Anniversary of, and Armed Forces Members Who Participated in, the D-Day Amphibious Landing at Normandy, France During World War II (S. Res. 135), S3104 [23MY]

Recognize Czechoslovakia Anniversaries of Independence and Subsequent Independence of the Czech Republic and Slovak Republic and Reaffirm Alliance With the U.S. (S. Res. 343), S7112 [17DE]

Recognize Fall of Berlin Wall as the Start of Reunification of Both Germany and Europe, Commend German Economic and Democratic Leadership, and Progress of Former Communist Countries (S. Res. 385), S7112 [17DE]

Recognize Importance of U.S. Leadership To Accelerate Global Progress Against Maternal and Child Malnutrition and Support AID Commitment to Global Nutrition (S. Res. 260), S7155 [18DE]

Recognize NATO Accomplishments, Call on Members To Fully Meet Obligations, Consider North Macedonia Membership, Reaffirm Collective Defense Principles, and Support Reform and Mission (S. Res. 123), S2234 [3AP]

Recognize That Chinese Telecommunications Companies Such as Huawei Technologies Co., and ZTE Corp., Pose Serious Threats to the National Security of the U.S. and Its Allies (S. Con. Res. 10), S4729 [9JY]

Rescuing Animals With Rewards (RAWR) Act (S. 1590), S5747 [26SE]

Saudi Arabia Accountability and Yemen Act (S. 398), S5195 [30JY]

Saudi Arabia False Emergencies (SAFE) Act (S. 1945), S4821 [15JY]

Save Our Seas 2.0—Enhanced Global Engagement To Combat Marine Debris Act (S. 2372), S5747 [26SE]

Stopping Malign Activities From Russian Terrorism Act (S. 1189), S7112 [17DE]

Support Freedom of Navigation in Black Sea Surrounding Waters, Oppose Russian Aggression and Impose Sanctions, Provide Military Assistance to Ukraine, and Deny Russian Access to Ports (S. Res. 27), S2269 [4AP]

Support Referendum on Presidential Term Limits and Call for Independent Elections in Bolivia, and Urge Latin America To Uphold Democratic Norms and Support Peaceful Transfers of Power (S. Res. 35), S2269 [4AP]

Syria Civilian Protection Act (H.R. 31), S3164 [3JN]

Taiwan Allies International Protection and Enhancement Initiative (TAIPEI) Act (S. 1678), S5747 [26SE]

U.S.-Mexico Economic Partnership Act (H.R. 133), S7112 [17DE]

USAID Branding Modernization Act (H.R. 2744), S7113 [17DE]

Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act (S. 178), S3164 [3JN]

Venezuela Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society Extension Act (S. 2977), S7113 [17DE]

Venezuela Emergency Relief, Democracy Assistance, and Development (VERDAD) Act (S. 1025), S3164 [3JN]

Warsaw Uprising During World War II Anniversary (S. Res. 375), S7112 [17DE]

Resolutions of ratification

Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Japan, S4771 [10JY]

Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Luxembourg, S4773 [10JY]

Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Spain, S4771 [10JY]

Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Switzerland, S4772 [10JY]

Protocol to the North Atlantic Treaty on the Accession of North Macedonia, S5576 [18SE], S5942 [22OC]

Rules

Procedure, S1122–S1125 [7FE]

Texts of

S. Res. 12, majority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S105 [9JA]

S. Res. 13, minority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S106 [9JA]

S. Res. 56, expenditures, S1139 [7FE]

S. Res. 70, committees of the Senate expenditures, S1329–S1335 [13FE]