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House bill

To establish requirements for committees of the Senate and the Senate to consider and hold votes on nominations of individuals for appointments by the President, and for other purposes.

In session · Congress

Jul 14, 2016

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Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

In session Congress 114th Congress

House resolution

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Senate should not confirm a nominee to the United States Supreme Court whose professional record or statements display opposition to the Second Amendment freedoms of law-abiding gun owners, including the fundamental, individual right to keep and bear arms as affirmed in the District of Columbia et al. v. Heller and McDonald et al. v. City of Chicago, Illinois, et al. cases.

In session · Crime and Law Enforcement

Apr 1, 2016

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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

In session Crime and Law Enforcement 114th Congress

Senate resolution

A resolution amending rule XXXI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, to provide for timely consideration of nominations.

In session · Congress

Mar 26, 2015

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Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2052)

In session Congress 114th Congress

Senate resolution

A resolution amending rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate to revise the number of affirmative votes required to end debate on nominations.

In session · Congress

Feb 4, 2015

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Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S783-785; text of measure as introduced: CR S783)

In session Congress 114th Congress

House resolution

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2397) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2610) making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes.

In session · Congress · House

Jul 23, 2013

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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

In session Defense Housing and real estate Congress 113th Congress

House resolution

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.

In session · Government Operations and Politics · House

Jun 27, 2013

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Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

In session Government Operations and Politics 113th Congress

House bill

To amend title 14, United States Code, to modify the process for congressional nomination of individuals for appointment as cadets at the Coast Guard Academy, and for other purposes.

In session · Transportation and Public Works

Dec 16, 2011

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

In session Transportation Transportation and Public Works 112th Congress

Senate resolution

A resolution to provide for expedited Senate consideration of certain nominations subject to advice and consent.

In session · Congress

Jun 29, 2011

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Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments by Yea-Nay. 89 - 8. Record Vote Number: 103. (text: CR S4208-4209)

In session Congress 112th Congress

House bill

To amend title 10, United States Code, to increase the number of persons appointed to the military service academies from Puerto Rico from nominations made by the Resident Commissioner from Puerto Rico.

In session · Armed Forces and National Security

Mar 18, 2011

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

In session Defense Armed Forces and National Security 112th Congress

Senate resolution

A resolution to improve the debate and consideration of legislative matters and nominations in the Senate.

In session · Congress

Jan 27, 2011

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Returned to the Calendar. Under Over, Under the Rule.

In session Congress 112th Congress

Senate bill

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain power panels specifically designed for wind turbine generators to transfer electric power to and from a utility power grid at 2100 kW at 600 volts with a nominal full load of 2190 amps.

In session · Foreign Trade and International Finance

Oct 29, 2009

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

In session Energy Foreign Trade and International Finance 111th Congress

Senate resolution

A resolution acknowledging the 25th anniversary of the nomination of Representative Geraldine A. Ferraro as the first woman selected by a major political party to run for the Office of the Vice President.

In session · Government Operations and Politics

Jul 16, 2009

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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7653)

In session Government Operations and Politics 111th Congress

Senate bill

A bill to amend titles II and XVIII of the Social Security Act to limit the service of a member of the Board of Trustees of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund, the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund, the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund, or the Federal Supplementary Medical Insurance Trust Fund serving as a member of the public to one four-year term and to require the President to consult with the chairman and ranking member of the Committee on Finance of the Senate prior to nominating an individual to serve as such a member.

In session · Social Welfare

May 4, 2006

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

In session Healthcare Social Welfare 109th Congress

House resolution

Thanking John R. Bolton, President George W. Bush's nominee to serve as United States Ambassador to the United Nations, for his long-standing history of confronting corruption at the United Nations and urging him to continue his hard work and dedication to the implementation of measures that will restore credibility of this international organization.

In session · International Affairs

May 4, 2005

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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

In session International Affairs 109th Congress

Senate resolution

A resolution to amend rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate relating to the consideration of nominations requiring the advice and consent of the Senate.

In session · Congress

Jun 26, 2003

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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 180.

In session Congress 108th Congress

Senate resolution

A resolution to authorize the printing of a revised edition of the Nomination and Election of the President and Vice President of the United States.

In session · Congress

Nov 19, 1999

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S14930)

In session Congress 106th Congress

House concurrent resolution

Concerning writer, political philosopher, human rights advocate, and Nobel Peace Prize nominee Wei Jingsheng.

In session · International Affairs · House

Dec 13, 1995

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Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

In session International Affairs 104th Congress

House joint resolution

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution to provide for the direct election of the President and the Vice President and to authorize Congress to establish procedures relating to the nomination of Presidential and Vice-Presidential candidates.

In session · House

Jun 7, 1991

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law.

In session 102nd Congress

House concurrent resolution

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.

In session · International Affairs · House

Nov 27, 1989

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Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from State.

In session International Affairs 101st Congress

House joint resolution

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.

In session · Government Operations and Politics · House

Feb 10, 1987

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Referred to Subcommittee on Monopolies and Commercial Law.

In session Government Operations and Politics 100th Congress

House joint resolution

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution to provide for the direct election of the President and the Vice President and to authorize Congress to establish procedures relating to the nomination of Presidential and Vice-Presidential candidates.

In session · House

Feb 9, 1983

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Referred to Subcommittee on Monopolies and Commercial Law.

In session 98th Congress

House concurrent resolution

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.

In session · Finance and Financial Sector · House

Dec 1, 1981

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Referred to Subcommittee on Domestic Monetary Policy.

In session Finance and banking Finance and Financial Sector 97th Congress

House bill

A bill to revise the laws governing appointments to the service academies so as to relieve Members of Congress from the responsibility of making nominations for appointments thereto.

In session · Armed Forces and National Security

Apr 18, 1977

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Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.

In session Defense Armed Forces and National Security 95th Congress

House joint resolution

Joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution to provide for the direct election of the President and the Vice President and to authorize Congress to establish procedures relating to the nomination of Presidential and Vice-Presidential candidates.

In session · House

Jan 14, 1975

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Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

In session 94th Congress

House joint resolution

Joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the election of the President and Vice President and the nomination of candidates for the Presidency.

In session · House

Jan 3, 1973

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Referred to House Committee on Judiciary.

In session 93rd Congress

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