Became Public Law No: 116-286. [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 47 (Wednesday, March 11, 2020)] [House] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] By Mr. BARR: H.R. 6192. Congress has the power to enac...
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To redesignate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1927 Sangamon Avenue in Springfield, Illinois, as the "J.M. Dietrich Northeast Annex".
Became Public Law No: 109-188. To redesignate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1927 Sangamon Avenue in Springfield, Illinois, as the "J.M. Dietrich Northeast Annex". To redesignate the facility of the United States Postal Service loc...
To amend the Act that established the Keweenaw National Historical Park to require the Secretary of the Interior to consider nominees of various local interests in appointing members of the Keweenaw National Historical Parks Advisory Commission.
Became Public Law No: 106-134. To amend the Act that established the Keweenaw National Historical Park to require the Secretary of the Interior to consider nominees of various local interests in appointing members of the Keweenaw National Historical Parks Advi...
A bill to amend the Merchant Marine Act, 1920, and for other purposs.
Became Public Law No: 100-329. A bill to amend the Merchant Marine Act, 1920, and for other purposs. A bill to amend the Merchant Marine Act of 1920. A bill to amend the Merchant Marine Act, 1920, and for other purposs. (Measure passed Senate, amended) Amends...
A joint resolution to consent to certain amendments enacted by the legislature of the State of Hawaii to the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920.
Became Public Law No: 102-398. A joint resolution to consent to certain amendments enacted by the legislature of the State of Hawaii to the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920. A joint resolution to consent to certain amendments enacted by the legislature of t...
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4763) to provide for a system of regulation of digital assets by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Securities and Exchange Commissi...
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should nominate a qualified and independent individual for the position of Inspector General of the Department of State and Broadcasting Board of Governors to be confirmed by the Senate without delay.
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent. Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should nominate a qualified and independent individual for the position of Inspector General of the Department of State and Broadcasting Board...
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution to provide for the direct election of the President and Vice President and to authorize Congress to establish procedures relating to the nomination of Presidential and Vice-Presidential candidates.
Referred to Subcommittee on Monopolies and Commercial Law. A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution to provide for the direct election of the President and Vice President and to authorize Congress to establish procedures relating to the no...
An act to exempt the Lake Oswego, Oregon, hydroelectric facility from part I of the Federal Power Act (Act of June 10, 1920) as amended, and for other purposes.
Became Public Law No: 97-345. A bill to amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1976 with respect to Lake Oswego, and for other purposes. An act to exempt the Lake Oswego, Oregon, hydroelectric facility from part I of the Federal Power Act (Act of June 10...
A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the President of the United States should nominate for appointment to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System an individual whose qualifications are in accordance with the Federal Reserve Act with regard to fair representation of agricultural and commercial interests.
Referred to Subcommittee on Domestic Monetary Policy. A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the President of the United States should nominate for appointment to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System an individual whose q...
An Act to amend the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, and for other purposes.
Public Law 95-409. An Act to amend the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, and for other purposes. A bill to amend the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, to authorize value based tariffs. An Act to amend the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, and for other purpose...
A bill to reduce the restrictions on lands conveyed by deed under the Act of June 8, 1926.
Became Public Law No: 103-326. A bill to reduce the restrictions on lands conveyed by deed under the Act of June 8, 1926. A bill to reduce the restrictions on lands conveyed by deed under the Act of June 8, 1926. Provides that the restrictions on conveyances a...
To express the sense of the Congress that a democratically elected government be in place in Panama before the Senate gives its advice and consent for the nominee for the position of Administrator of the Panama Canal Commission.
Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from State. To express the sense of the Congress that a democratically elected government be in place in Panama before the Senate gives its advice and consent for the nominee for the position of Administrator of the Panam...
An act to revitalize the pleasure cruise industry by clarifying and waiving certain restrictions in the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, and the Merchant Marine Act, 1920, to permit the entry of the steamship vessel "United States", steamship vessel "Oceanic Independence", steamship vessel "Santa Rosa", and the steamship vessels "Mariposa" and "Monterey" into the trade.
Public Law 96-111. A bill to clarify that the S.S. United States may operate in the domestic and/or foreign commerce of the United States and/or between foreign ports. An act to revitalize the pleasure cruise industry by clarifying and waiving certain restrict...
A bill to further amend the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920 (30 U.S.C. 201 (a) ), to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to exchange Federal Coal leases and to encourage recovery of certain coal deposits, and for other purposes.
Public Law 95-554. A bill to further amend the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920 (30 U.S.C. 201 (a) ), to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to exchange Federal Coal leases and to encourage recovery of certain coal deposits, and for other purposes. A bill to fu...
A bill to amend the Act of March 4, 1927, to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to accept and administer on behalf of the United States gifts or devises of real and personal property for the benefit of the National Arboretum.
Public law 94-129. A bill to amend the Act of March 4, 1927, to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to accept and administer on behalf of the United States gifts or devises of real and personal property for the benefit of the National Arboretum. A bill to a...
A bill to amend the Merchant Marine Act, 1920, in order to permit cargo vessels to carry more than 16 passengers when emergency situations arise.
Public law 94-85. A bill to amend the Merchant Marine Act, 1920, in order to permit cargo vessels to carry more than 16 passengers when emergency situations arise. A bill to amend the Merchant Marine Act, 1920, in order to permit cargo vessels to carry more th...
A bill to amend the Act of February 24, 1925, incorporating the American War Mothers, to permit certain stepmothers and adoptive mothers to be members of that organization.
Public law 93-267. A bill to amend the Act of February 24, 1925, incorporating the American War Mothers, to permit certain stepmothers and adoptive mothers to be members of that organization. A bill to amend the Act of February 24, 1925, incorporating the Amer...
An Act to amend section 28 of the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, and to authorize a trans-Alaska oil pipeline, and for other purposes.
Public law 93-153. An Act to amend section 28 of the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, and to authorize a trans-Alaska oil pipeline, and for other purposes. Trans-Alaska Pipeline Authorization Act A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to grant rights-of...
An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 45. Record Vote Number: 114. (text: CR 4/27/2026 S2056-2057)
A bill to amend the Passport Act of June 4, 1920, to authorize certain public libraries to collect and retain a fee for the execution of a passport application.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 645.
An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
Cloture, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, was not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 43 - 37. Record Vote Number: 633. (CR S8501)
An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number: 541.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.