SR-255: A resolution designating the week beginning September 14, 2015, as National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S6660; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S6657-6658) on 09/15/2015
A resolution congratulating Captain Kristen Griest and First Lieutenant Shaye Haver on their graduation from Ranger School. [SR-257]
A resolution congratulating Captain Kristen Griest and First Lieutenant Shaye Haver on their graduation from Ranger School. Recognizes the patriotism and historic contributions to the United States by Captain Kristen Griest and First Lieutenant Shaye Haver. Commends their character, courage, and tenacity as the first women to earn the Ranger tab signifying graduation from Ranger School. Congratulates them for their inspiring and ground breaking accomplishments.
SR-257: A resolution congratulating Captain Kristen Griest and First Lieutenant Shaye Haver on their graduation from Ranger School.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Senate Committee On Armed Services Discharged By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S6855) on 09/21/2015
SR-259: A resolution honoring the bravery and heroism of those who selflessly prevented a deadly terrorist attack and saved countless lives while aboard a passenger train bound from Amsterdam to Paris on August 21, 2015.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S6818; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S6817) on 09/17/2015
You have voted SR-259: A resolution honoring the bravery and heroism of those who selflessly prevented a deadly terrorist attack and saved countless lives while aboard a passenger train bound from Amsterdam to Paris on August 21, 2015..
A resolution to support the empowerment of women and urge countries to #FreeThe20. [SR-262]
A resolution to support the empowerment of women and urge countries to #FreeThe20. Recognizes: (1) the 20th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, as well as the September 2015 conference at the United Nations to empower women; and (2) that many women will not be able to participate in the dialogue about such conference because they are imprisoned. Reiterates support for efforts to empower women and secure universal human rights for women. Welcomes the release of Ta Phong Tan of Vietnam on September 19, 2015, and calls for
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SR-262: A resolution to support the empowerment of women and urge countries to #FreeThe20.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S6898-6899) on 09/22/2015
SR-275: A resolution calling on Congress, schools, and State and local educational agencies to recognize the significant educational implications of dyslexia that must be addressed and designating October 2015 as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month".
Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey
Senate Committee On The Judiciary Discharged By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S7224) on 10/07/2015
You have voted SR-275: A resolution calling on Congress, schools, and State and local educational agencies to recognize the significant educational implications of dyslexia that must be addressed and designating October 2015 as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month"..
SR-287: A resolution condemning the senseless murder and wounding of 18 individuals (sons, daughters, fathers, mothers, uncles, aunts, cousins, students, and teachers) in Roseburg, Oregon, on October 1, 2015.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Senate Committee On The Judiciary Discharged By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S7476) on 10/22/2015
You have voted SR-287: A resolution condemning the senseless murder and wounding of 18 individuals (sons, daughters, fathers, mothers, uncles, aunts, cousins, students, and teachers) in Roseburg, Oregon, on October 1, 2015..
SR-291: A resolution honoring the lives of the 33 crew members aboard the El Faro.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S7425; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S7414-7415) on 10/21/2015
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the availability of high-quality childcare for working parents should be increased. [SR-292]
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the availability of high-quality childcare for working parents should be increased. Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Senate supports efforts to: (1) provide childcare assistance to each working family that needs it; (2) make childcare affordable; (3) ensure that childcare is available so that parents in the 24-hour economy can access high-quality care; (4) guarantee that each family eligible for childcare receives it by creating a system that expands with need; (5) improve the quality
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SR-292: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the availability of high-quality childcare for working parents should be increased.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S7473-7474) on 10/22/2015
You have voted SR-292: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the availability of high-quality childcare for working parents should be increased..
A resolution honoring the life, legacy, and example of former Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin on the twentieth anniversary of his death. [SR-299]
A resolution honoring the life, legacy, and example of former Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin on the twentieth anniversary of his death. Commemorates the life of Yitzhak Rabin and extends deepest sympathy and condolences to his family and the people of Israel on the 20th anniversary of Yitzhak Rabin's death. Supports the close ties and special relationship between the people and governments of the United States and Israel. Reaffirms the Senate's commitment to the process of building a just and lasting peace between Israel and the Palestinians
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SR-299: A resolution honoring the life, legacy, and example of former Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin on the twentieth anniversary of his death.
Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S7597; Text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S7596-7597) on 10/28/2015
You have voted SR-299: A resolution honoring the life, legacy, and example of former Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin on the twentieth anniversary of his death..
A resolution relative to the death of Fred Thompson, former United States Senator for the State of Tennessee. [SR-309]
A resolution relative to the death of Fred Thompson, former United States Senator for the State of Tennessee. Declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable Fred Thompson, former member of the U.S. Senate. Declares that when the Senate adjourns on November 5, 2015, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the former Senator.
SR-309: A resolution relative to the death of Fred Thompson, former United States Senator for the State of Tennessee.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 11/06/2015