Senate resolution
A resolution improving procedures for the consideration of nominations in the Senate.
In session · Congress
May 8, 2018
Sign in to savePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 400.
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House resolution
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the nomination of Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court.
In session · Law
Mar 16, 2017
Sign in to saveReferred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
House bill
To amend the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to require each candidate for nomination or election to the office of President or Vice President to include in the financial disclosure reports the candidate is required to file under such Act a statement regarding whether or not the Secretary of the Treasury is in the process of auditing any of the candidate's individual Federal income tax returns.
In session · Government Operations and Politics
Sep 14, 2016
Sign in to saveReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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
Sign in to saveReferred to the House Committee on Rules.
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
Sign in to saveReferred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
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
Sign in to saveReferred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2052)
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
Sign in to saveReferred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S783-785; text of measure as introduced: CR S783)
Sep 19, 2013
Sign in to saveMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
House joint resolution
Relating to the disapproval of the President's exercise of authority to increase the debt limit, as submitted under section 3101A of title 31, United States Code, on January 12, 2012.
In session · Economics and Public Finance
Jan 26, 2012
Sign in to saveMotion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 44 - 52. Record Vote Number: 2. (consideration: CR S95)
Senate joint resolution
A joint resolution relating to the disapproval of the President's exercise of authority to increase the debt limit, as submitted under section 3101A of title 31, United States Code, on January 12, 2012
In session · Economics and Public Finance
Jan 23, 2012
Sign in to saveIntroduced in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 295 pursuant to P.L. 112-25, sec. 301(a)(2). (text of measure as introduced: CR S45)
House resolution
Addressing a motion to proceed under section 3101A of title 31, United States Code.
In session · Congress
Jan 18, 2012
Sign in to saveMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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
Sign in to saveReferred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
House joint resolution
Relating to the disapproval of the President's exercise of authority to increase the debt limit, as submitted under section 3101A of title 31, United States Code, on August 2, 2011.
In session · Economics and Public Finance
Sep 15, 2011
Sign in to saveReceived in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 168 pursuant to Public Law 112-25, Section 301(a)(2).
Senate joint resolution
A joint resolution relating to the disapproval of the President's exercise of authority to increase the debt limit, as submitted under section 3101A of title 31, United States Code, on August 2, 2011.
In session · Economics and Public Finance
Sep 8, 2011
Sign in to saveMotion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 45 - 52. Record Vote Number: 130.
Senate resolution
A resolution to provide for expedited Senate consideration of certain nominations subject to advice and consent.
In session · Congress
Jun 29, 2011
Sign in to saveResolution agreed to in Senate with amendments by Yea-Nay. 89 - 8. Record Vote Number: 103. (text: CR S4208-4209)
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
Sign in to saveReferred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
House bill
To amend section 310 of the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009 to extend the period of time during which claims for retroactive stop-loss special pay may be submitted.
In session · Armed Forces and National Security
Mar 3, 2011
Sign in to saveReferred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Senate resolution
A resolution to improve the debate and consideration of legislative matters and nominations in the Senate.
In session · Congress
Jan 27, 2011
Sign in to saveReturned to the Calendar. Under Over, Under the Rule.
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
Sign in to saveRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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
Sign in to saveReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7653)
May 4, 2006
Sign in to saveRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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
Sign in to saveReferred to the House Committee on International Relations.
House resolution
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 310) to increase the penalties for violations by television and radio broadcasters of the prohibitions against transmission of obscene, indecent, and profane material, and for other purposes.
In session · Congress
Feb 16, 2005
Sign in to saveMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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
Sign in to savePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 180.
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
Sign in to saveSubmitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S14930)
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