openregs: legislation: 171 rows where bill_type = "sres", congress = 104 and policy_area = "Congress" sorted by introduced

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bill_id	congress	bill_type	bill_number	title	policy_area	introduced_date ▲	latest_action_date	latest_action_text	origin_chamber	sponsor_name	sponsor_state	sponsor_party	sponsor_bioguide_id	cosponsor_count	summary_text	update_date	url
104-sres-312	104	sres	312	A resolution saluting the service of John L. Doney.	Congress	1996-10-03	1996-10-03	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12367)	Senate	Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS]	MS	R	L000447	2	Salutes John L. Doney for his career of public service to the Senate and its Members.	2016-10-26T07:52:44Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/312
104-sres-313	104	sres	313	A resolution relating to the retirement of Jeanie Bowles, Superintendent of Documents, United States Senate.	Congress	1996-10-03	1996-10-03	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12367)	Senate	Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS]	MS	R	L000447	0	Commends Jeanie Bowles, former Superintendent of Documents, for her exemplary service to the Senate and the Nation.	2016-10-26T07:52:44Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/313
104-sres-314	104	sres	314	A resolution authorizing the President of the Senate, the President of the Senate pro tempore, and the Majority and Minority Leaders to make certain appointments after the sine die adjournment of the present session.	Congress	1996-10-03	1996-10-03	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12367)	Senate	Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS]	MS	R	L000447	0	Authorizes the President of the Senate, the President pro tempore, and the majority and minority leaders of the Senate, notwithstanding the sine die adjournment of the present session of the Congress, to make appointments to commissions, committees, boards, conferences, or interparliamentary conferences authorized by law, by concurrent action of the two Houses, or by order of the Senate.	2016-10-26T07:52:44Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/314
104-sres-315	104	sres	315	A resolution appointing a committee to notify the President concerning the proposed adjournment of the session.	Congress	1996-10-03	1996-10-03	Submitted in the Senate, read twice, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12367)	Senate	Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS]	MS	R	L000447	0	Provides for the appointment of a committee of two Senators to join a similar committee of Representatives to notify the President that the two Houses are ready to adjourn.	2016-10-26T07:52:44Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/315
104-sres-316	104	sres	316	A resolution tendering the thanks of the Senate to the Vice President for the courteous, dignified, and impartial manner in which he has presided over the deliberations of the Senate.	Congress	1996-10-03	1996-10-03	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12368)	Senate	Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS]	MS	R	L000447	0	Thanks the Honorable Al Gore, Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate, for the manner in which he has presided over the Senate during the second session of the 104th Congress.	2016-10-26T07:52:45Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/316
104-sres-317	104	sres	317	A resolution tendering the thanks of the Senate to the President pro tempore for the courteous, dignified, and impartial manner in which he has presided over the deliberations of the Senate.	Congress	1996-10-03	1996-10-03	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12368)	Senate	Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS]	MS	R	L000447	0	Thanks the Honorable Strom Thurmond, President pro tempore of the Senate, for the manner in which he presided over the Senate during the second session of the 104th Congress.	2016-10-26T07:52:45Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/317
104-sres-318	104	sres	318	A resolution to commend the exemplary leadership of the Democratic Leader.	Congress	1996-10-03	1996-10-03	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12368)	Senate	Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS]	MS	R	L000447	0	Thanks the Honorable Thomas A. Daschle, Senate Democratic leader, for the manner in which he performed his leadership responsibilities in the conduct of the Senate business during the second session of the 104th Congress.	2016-10-26T07:52:45Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/318
104-sres-319	104	sres	319	A resolution to commend the exemplary leadership of the Majority Leader.	Congress	1996-10-03	1996-10-03	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12368)	Senate	Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD]	SD	D	D000064	0	Thanks the Honorable Trent Lott, Senate Majority Leader, for the manner in which he performed his leadership responsibilities in the conduct of Senate business during the second session of the 104th Congress.	2016-10-26T07:52:45Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/319
104-sres-320	104	sres	320	A resolution authorizing the printing of a Senate document.	Congress	1996-10-03	1996-10-03	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12368-12369)	Senate	Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR]	OR	R	H000343	0	Authorizes the printing of a compilation of materials entitled "Committee on Appropriations, United States Senate, 129th Anniversary, 1867-1996" as a Senate document.	2016-10-26T07:52:45Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/320
104-sres-321	104	sres	321	A resolution authorizing the acceptance of pro bono legal services by a Member of the Senate challenging the validity of a Federal Statute in a civil action pursuant to a statute expressly authorizing Members of Congress to bring such a civil action.	Congress	1996-10-03	1996-10-03	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12369)	Senate	Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV]	WV	D	B001210	0	Provides that pro bono legal services provided to a Member of the Senate with respect to a civil action challenging the validity of a Federal statute that expressly authorizes a Member to file an action shall not: (1) be deemed a gift to the Member nor a contribution to the Member's office account; or (2) require the establishment of a legal expense trust fund. Directs the Select Committee on Ethics to establish regulations providing for the public disclosure of information relating to such pro bono legal services provided.	2016-10-26T07:52:46Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/321
104-sres-322	104	sres	322	A resolution to commend the exemplary leadership of the Democratic Leader.	Congress	1996-10-03	1996-10-03	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12369)	Senate	Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC]	SC	R	T000254	0	Thanks the Honorable Thomas A. Daschle, Senate Democratic leader, for the manner in which he performed his leadership responsibilities in the conduct of the Senate business during the second session of the 104th Congress.	2016-10-26T07:52:46Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/322
104-sres-323	104	sres	323	A resolution to commend the exemplary leadership of the Majority Leader.	Congress	1996-10-03	1996-10-03	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12370)	Senate	Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC]	SC	R	T000254	0	Thanks the Honorable Trent Lott, Senate Majority Leader, for the manner in which he performed his leadership responsibilities in the conduct of Senate business during the second session of the 104th Congress.	2016-10-26T07:52:46Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/323
104-sres-324	104	sres	324	A resolution to provide funding for the Office of Senate Fair Employment Practices to carry out certain transition responsibilities.	Congress	1996-10-03	1996-10-03	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12409)	Senate	Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS]	MS	R	L000447	0	Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transfer specified funds from the resolution and reorganization reserve of the miscellaneous items appropriations account, within the contingent fund of the Senate, for use by the Director of the Office of Senate Fair Employment Practices for salaries and expenses through January 30, 1997, related to carrying out certain transition responsibilities under the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995.	2016-10-26T07:52:46Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/324
104-sres-307	104	sres	307	A resolution electing Gary Lee Sisco of Tennessee as Secretary of the Senate.	Congress	1996-10-01	1996-10-01	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12046)	Senate	Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS]	MS	R	L000447	0	Elects Gary Lee Sisco as Secretary of the Senate.	2016-10-26T07:52:43Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/307
104-sres-308	104	sres	308	A resolution notifying the President of the United States of the election of Gary Lee Sisco of Tennessee as Secretary of the Senate.	Congress	1996-10-01	1996-10-01	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12046)	Senate	Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS]	MS	R	L000447	0	Notifies the President of the election of Gary Lee Sisco as Secretary of the Senate.	2016-10-26T07:52:44Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/308
104-sres-309	104	sres	309	A resolution notifying the House of Representatives of the election of Gary Lee Sisco of Tennessee as Secretary of the Senate.	Congress	1996-10-01	1996-10-02	Message on Senate action sent to the House.	Senate	Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS]	MS	R	L000447	0	Notifies the House of Representatives of the election of Gary Lee Sisco as Secretary of the Senate.	2016-10-26T07:52:44Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/309
104-sres-310	104	sres	310	A resolution commending Kelly D. Johnston for his service to the United States Senate.	Congress	1996-10-01	1996-10-01	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12046)	Senate	Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS]	MS	R	L000447	2	Recognizes the contributions of Kelly D. Johnston to the Senate and to the United States and commends him for such service.	2016-10-26T07:52:44Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/310
104-sres-304	104	sres	304	A resolution approving certain regulations to implement provisions of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 relating to labor-management relations with respect to employing offices of the Senate and employees of the Senate, and for other purposes.	Congress	1996-09-28	1996-09-28	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11642)	Senate	Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS]	MS	R	L000447	1	Approves certain regulations relating to Federal labor-management relations insofar as they apply to employing offices and employees of the Senate under the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995. Requires the Board of Directors of the Office of Compliance to adopt regulations to implement the requirement that the Board refer to a hearing officer any matter relating to employee petitions under such provisions.	2016-10-26T07:52:43Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/304
104-sres-302	104	sres	302	A resolution to authorize the production of records by the Committee on Indian Affairs.	Congress	1996-09-26	1996-09-26	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11460)	Senate	Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS]	MS	R	L000447	1	Authorizes the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member of the Committee on Indian Affairs to provide to the Department of Justice, counsel for the plaintiff-realtors and defendant in U.S. ex rel. William I. Koch, et al. v. Koch Industries, Inc., et al., and other requesting individuals and entities, copies of records of the Special Committee on Investigations for use in connection with pending legal proceedings, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted.	2016-10-26T07:52:42Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/302
104-sres-296	104	sres	296	A resolution to permit disabled Senate employees with the privilege of the Senate floor to use supporting services on the floor.	Congress	1996-09-24	1996-09-24	Referred to the Committee on Rules.	Senate	Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY]	KY	D	F000268	0	Allows a disabled Senate employee who has the privilege of the Senate floor to bring such supporting services (including dog guides and interpreters) on the Senate floor as the employing office determines are necessary to assist such individual in discharging his or her official duties.	2025-01-14T17:21:40Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/296
104-sres-298	104	sres	298	A resolution designating room S. 131 in the Capitol as the Mark O. Hatfield Room.	Congress	1996-09-24	1996-09-24	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11162)	Senate	Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV]	WV	D	B001210	98	Designates room S. 131 in the U.S. Capitol Building as the Mark O. Hatfield Room.	2016-10-26T07:52:42Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/298
104-sres-299	104	sres	299	A resolution extending the provisions of Senate Resolution 149 of the One Hundred Third Congress, First Session, relating to the Senate Arms Control Observer Group.	Congress	1996-09-24	1996-09-24	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11162)	Senate	Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS]	MS	R	L000447	1	Amends Senate Resolution 149, 103d Congress, to extend the Senate Arms Control Observer Group through December 31, 1998.	2016-10-26T07:52:42Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/299
104-sres-293	104	sres	293	A resolution saluting the service of Howard O. Greene, Jr. to the United States Senate.	Congress	1996-09-17	1996-09-17	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S10657)	Senate	Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS]	MS	R	L000447	12	Salutes Howard O. Greene, Jr., for his career of public service to the United States Senate and its Members.	2016-10-26T07:52:41Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/293
104-sres-294	104	sres	294	A resolution to provide for severance pay.	Congress	1996-09-17	1996-09-17	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S10657)	Senate	Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK]	AK	R	S000888	0	Entitles the individual who was the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate on September 1, 1996, and whose service as the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate terminated on or after September 1, 1996 but prior to September 6, 1996, to one lump sum payment consisting of severance pay in an amount equal to two months of the individual's basic pay at the rate such individual was paid on September 1, 1996.	2016-10-26T07:52:41Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/294
104-sres-289	104	sres	289	A resolution electing Gregory S. Casey, of Idaho, as the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate.	Congress	1996-09-06	1996-09-06	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10025)	Senate	Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS]	MS	R	L000447	0	Elects Gregory S. Casey as the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate.	2016-10-26T07:52:40Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/289
104-sres-287	104	sres	287	A resolution to authorize the production of records by the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations.	Congress	1996-08-02	1996-08-02	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9670)	Senate	Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS]	MS	R	L000447	1	Authorizes the chairman and ranking minority member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations to provide to the Office of the Attorney General of New Jersey copies of records requested for use in connection with its pending licensing investigation.	2016-10-26T07:52:40Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/287
104-sres-284	104	sres	284	A resolution to authorize the production of records by the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations.	Congress	1996-07-26	1996-07-26	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9002-9003)	Senate	Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS]	MS	R	L000447	1	Authorizes the chairman and vice chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, acting jointly, to provide to the court-appointed monitor of the Hotel Employees and Restaurant Employees International Union (HEREIU) copies of memoranda and transcripts of interviews conducted by subcommittee staff that the monitor has requested for use in connection with the monitor's oversight of the consent decree enjoining members of HEREIU from violating the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act or knowingly associating with organized crime figures.	2016-10-26T07:52:40Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/284
104-sres-281	104	sres	281	A resolution to authorize representation by Senate Legal Counsel.	Congress	1996-07-18	1996-07-18	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8303)	Senate	Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD]	SD	D	D000064	0	Authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senator Trent Lott and former Senator Robert J. Dole in the case of James Lockhart v. United States, et al.	2016-10-26T07:52:39Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/281
104-sres-278	104	sres	278	A resolution to authorize testimony, production of documents, and representation of Senate employee in State of Florida v. Kathleen Bush.	Congress	1996-07-12	1996-07-12	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7835-7836)	Senate	Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS]	MS	R	L000447	1	Authorizes Mary Chiles, and any other Senate employee from whom testimony may be required, to testify and to produce documents in the case of State of Florida v. Kathleen Bush, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted. Authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent such individuals in connection with such case.	2025-04-07T15:23:12Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/278
104-sres-272	104	sres	272	A resolution to amend Senate Resolution 246.	Congress	1996-06-26	1996-06-26	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7065)	Senate	Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY]	NY	R	D000018	0	Amends S. Res. 246, 104th Congress, to provide amounts out of the Senate Account for Expenses for Inquiries and Investigations for use by the Special Committee to Investigate Whitewater Development Corporation and Related Matters for salaries and other expenses incurred between May 17, 1996, and February 29, 1996, or between April 17, 1996, and June 17, 1996.	2016-10-26T07:52:38Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/272
104-sres-269	104	sres	269	A resolution to authorize testimony and representation of former Senate employee in Ward v. United States.	Congress	1996-06-21	1996-06-21	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6672)	Senate	Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS]	MS	R	L000447	1	Authorizes William T. Brack, a former chief of staff to Senator Hank Brown, to testify in the case of Carol Ward v. United States, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted. Authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Brack in connection with such testimony.	2016-10-26T07:52:38Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/269
104-sres-267	104	sres	267	A resolution to make changes in Committee membership for the 104th Congress.	Congress	1996-06-20	1996-06-20	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6627-6628)	Senate	Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS]	MS	R	L000447	0	Revises the membership on the following Senate Committees: (1) Armed Services; (2) Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; (3) Finance; (4) Governmental Affairs; (5) Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; (6) Rules and Administration; and (7) Budget.	2025-04-07T15:23:12Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/267
104-sres-258	104	sres	258	A resolution to designate the balcony adjacent to rooms S-230 and S-231 of the United States Capitol Building as the "Robert J. Dole Balcony".	Congress	1996-06-11	1996-06-11	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6043)	Senate	Sen. Nickles, Don [R-OK]	OK	R	N000102	98	Designates the balcony adjacent to rooms S-230 and S-231 of the U.S. Capitol Building as the Robert J. Dole Balcony.	2025-04-07T15:23:16Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/258
104-sres-256	104	sres	256	A resolution to authorize the production of records by the Select Committee on Intelligence.	Congress	1996-05-23	1996-05-23	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5632)	Senate	Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS]	KS	R	D000401	1	Authorizes the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence to provide copies of records requested by the Office of Inspector General of the Central Intelligence Agency in connection with its review into matters related to the Zona Rosa massacre of six Americans in El Salvador in 1985.	2016-10-26T07:52:36Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/256
104-sres-246	104	sres	246	A resolution to authorize the use of additional funds for salaries and expenses of the Special Committee to Investigate Whitewater Development Corporation and Related Matters, and for other purposes.	Congress	1996-04-17	1996-04-17	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3450-3454)	Senate	Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS]	KS	R	D000401	0	Provides amounts out of the Senate Account for Expenses for Inquiries and Investigations for use not later than June 17, 1996, by the Special Committee to Investigate Whitewater Development Corporation and Related Matters. Requires the Special Committee to complete its investigation, study, and hearings by June 14, 1996, and to report to the Senate by June 17, 1996, on the results.	2025-04-07T15:28:16Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/246
104-sres-245	104	sres	245	A resolution making Majority party appointments to the Labor and Human Resources Committee.	Congress	1996-04-16	1996-04-16	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3414)	Senate	Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS]	KS	R	D000401	0	Designates majority party membership on the Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources.	2025-04-07T15:23:16Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/245
104-sres-242	104	sres	242	A resolution to provide for the approval of final regulations that are applicable to the Senate and the employees of the Senate, and that were issued by the Office of Compliance on January 22, 1996, and for other purposes.	Congress	1996-04-15	1996-04-15	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3327)	Senate	Sen. Warner, John [R-VA]	VA	R	W000154	0	Approves specified regulations issued by the Office of Compliance on January 22, 1996, that are applicable to the Senate and its employees in accordance with the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 with respect to rights and protections under: (1) the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993; (2) the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938; (3) the Employee Polygraph Protection Act of 1988; and (4) the Worker Adjustment Retraining and Notification Act of 1988.	2016-10-26T07:52:34Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/242
104-sres-236	104	sres	236	A resolution appointing Members to certain Senate commitees.	Congress	1996-03-29	1996-03-29	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3185)	Senate	Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS]	KS	R	D000401	1	Appoints the following Senators to the following Senate Committees: (1) Robert Bennett and Ron Wyden to Environment and Public Works; (2) Spencer Abraham and Ron Wyden to Commerce, Science, and Transportation; (3) Rod Grams and Ron Wyden to Budget; and (4) John W. Warner and Ron Wyden to the Special Committee on Aging.	2016-10-26T07:52:34Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/236
104-sres-239	104	sres	239	A resolution to authorize representation by Senate Legal Counsel.	Congress	1996-03-29	1996-03-29	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3247)	Senate	Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS]	KS	R	D000401	1	Authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent the United States Senate in the case of Robert E. Barrett v. United States Senate, et al.	2025-04-07T15:23:12Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/239
104-sres-240	104	sres	240	A resolution to authorize representation by Senate Legal Counsel.	Congress	1996-03-29	1996-03-29	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3247-3248)	Senate	Sen. Warner, John [R-VA]	VA	R	W000154	1	Authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senator Robert J. Dole in the case of United States v. Byron C. Dale, et al.	2016-10-26T07:52:34Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/240
104-sres-234	104	sres	234	A resolution relative to the death of Edmund S. Muskie.	Congress	1996-03-27	1996-03-28	Message on Senate action sent to the House.	Senate	Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD]	SD	D	D000064	3	Expresses the condolences of the Senate on the death of the Honorable Edmund S. Muskie, formerly a Senator from the State of Maine.	2025-04-07T15:23:12Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/234
104-sres-232	104	sres	232	A resolution to commend Jean Schrag Lauver for her long, dedicated and exemplary service to the United States Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.	Congress	1996-03-18	1996-03-18	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2235)	Senate	Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI]	RI	R	C000269	15	Expresses appreciation to Jean Schrag Lauver for 21 years of service on the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works as a majority and minority professional staff person.	2016-10-26T07:52:33Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/232
104-sres-229	104	sres	229	A resolution commemorating Black History Month and contributions of African-American United States Senators.	Congress	1996-02-29	1996-02-29	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1471-1474)	Senate	Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS]	KS	R	D000401	4	Honors and expresses profound gratitude for the contributions to the pursuit of justice, fairness, equality, and opportunity for all U.S. citizens by Hiram Rhodes Revels, Blanche Kelso Bruce, Edward William Brooke, and Carol Moseley-Braun.	2025-04-07T15:28:16Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/229
104-sres-227	104	sres	227	An original resolution to authorize the use of additional funds for salaries and expenses of the Special Committee to Investigate Whitewater Development Corporation and Related Matters, and for other purposes.	Congress	1996-02-28	1996-04-17	Eighth cloture motion on the motion to proceed withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate. (consideration: CR S3450)	Senate	Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY]	NY	R	D000018	0	Provides amounts out of the Senate Account for Expenses for Inquiries and Investigations for use before, on, or after February 29, 1996, by the Special Committee to Investigate Whitewater Development Corporation and Related Matters.	2025-04-07T15:23:09Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/227
104-sres-221	104	sres	221	A resolution to authorize testimony by a former Senate employee.	Congress	1996-02-01	1996-02-01	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S866)	Senate	Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS]	KS	R	D000401	1	Authorizes Amy L. Silvestri, a former employee of Senator William V. Roth, Jr., to submit a declaration in the case of Margaret C. Carlson v. Mike Eassa, et al., except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted.	2016-10-26T07:52:31Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/221
104-sres-222	104	sres	222	A resolution to authorize the production of documents by the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations.	Congress	1996-02-01	1996-02-01	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S866)	Senate	Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS]	KS	R	D000401	1	Authorizes the chairman and ranking minority member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Governmental Affairs, acting jointly, to provide records to all parties in the case of INSLAW, Inc., et al v. United States of America, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted.	2016-10-26T07:52:32Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/222
104-sres-213	104	sres	213	A resolution commending Senator Sam Nunn for casting 10,000 votes.	Congress	1996-01-26	1996-01-26	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S416-418)	Senate	Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD]	SD	D	D000064	0	Congratulates Senator Sam Nunn of Georgia for becoming the 17th United States Senator in history to cast 10,000 votes.	2016-10-26T07:52:30Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/213
104-sres-212	104	sres	212	A resolution to constitute the minority party's membership on the Ethics committee for the 104th congress, or until their successors are chosen.	Congress	1996-01-23	1996-01-23	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S330)	Senate	Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD]	SD	D	D000064	0	Appoints Senators Dorgan (Vice Chairman), Reid, and Murray as the minority party membership on the Senate Select Committee on Ethics.	2016-10-26T07:52:30Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/212
104-sres-209	104	sres	209	A resolution to provide for the approval of interim regulations applicable to the Senate and the employees of the Senate and adopted by the Board of the Office of Compliance before January 23, 1996, and for other purposes.	Congress	1996-01-22	1996-01-22	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S285)	Senate	Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS]	KS	R	D000401	0	Approves the interim regulations applicable to the Senate and its employees that were adopted by the Board of the Office of Compliance before January 23, 1996, until such time as final regulations are approved in accordance with the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995.	2016-10-26T07:52:29Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/209
104-sres-208	104	sres	208	A resolution commending J. Keith Kennedy.	Congress	1996-01-03	1996-01-03	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S28)	Senate	Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS]	KS	R	D000401	2	Commends J. Keith Kennedy on his 15th anniversary as majority or minority chief clerk and staff director of the Senate Committee on Appropriations.	2016-10-26T07:52:29Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/208
104-sres-206	104	sres	206	A resolution making minority party appointments for the Committee on Veterans Affairs.	Congress	1995-12-29	1995-12-29	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S19313-19314)	Senate	Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD]	SD	D	D000064	0	Appoints Senators Rockefeller, Graham, Akaka, Wellstone, and Murray as the minority party membership on the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs.	2016-10-26T07:52:29Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/206
104-sres-203	104	sres	203	A resolution to authorize testimony by Senate employee and representation by Senate Legal Counsel.	Congress	1995-12-22	1995-12-22	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S19284)	Senate	Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS]	KS	R	D000401	1	Authorizes William Ayala, an employee of Senator Frank Lautenberg, to testify in the case of Cherry v. Cherry, except concerning matters for which a privilege or an objection should be asserted. Directs the Senate Legal Counsel to represent him and Senator Lautenberg's office in connection with the subpoena issued in this case.	2016-10-26T07:52:29Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/203
104-sres-204	104	sres	204	A resolution to authorize representation by Senate Legal Counsel.	Congress	1995-12-22	1995-12-22	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S19284-19285)	Senate	Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS]	KS	R	D000401	1	Authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent the United States Senate in the case of Charles Okoren, et al. v. Fyfe Symington, et al.	2016-10-26T07:52:29Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/204
104-sres-205	104	sres	205	A resolution to authorize testimony by Senate employees and representation by Senate Legal Counsel.	Congress	1995-12-22	1995-12-22	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S19284-19285)	Senate	Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS]	KS	R	D000401	1	Authorizes Michael O'Leary, a Senate Committee on the Judiciary employee, to provide testimony in the case of United States of America v. Karl Zielinski, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted. Authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent him in connection with such testimony.	2016-10-26T07:52:29Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/205
104-sres-199	104	sres	199	An original resolution directing the Senate Legal Counsel to bring a civil action to enforce a subpoena of the Special Committee to Investigate Whitewater Development Corporation and Related Matters to William H. Kennedy, III.	Congress	1995-12-19	1995-12-20	Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 51-45. Record Vote No: 610.	Senate	Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY]	NY	R	D000018	0	Directs the Senate Legal Counsel to: (1) bring a civil action in the name of the Special Committee to Investigate Whitewater Development Corporation and Related Matters to enforce the Special Committee's subpoenas and orders to William H. Kennedy, III; and (2) conduct all related civil contempt proceedings.	2025-04-07T15:28:16Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/199
104-sres-198	104	sres	198	A resolution to make certain technical changes to S.Res. 158.	Congress	1995-12-07	1995-12-07	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S18249-18250)	Senate	Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS]	MS	R	L000447	1	Makes technical changes to S. Res. 158 (gift limits for Senate members, officers, and employees).	2016-10-26T07:52:28Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/198
104-sres-196	104	sres	196	A resolution relative to the death of the Reverend Richard Halverson, late the Chaplain of the United States Senate.	Congress	1995-11-29	1995-11-29	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S17825)	Senate	Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS]	KS	R	D000401	98	Expresses the condolences of the Senate on the death of the Reverend Dr. Richard Halverson, the 60th Chaplain of the United States Senate.	2016-10-26T07:52:28Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/196
104-sres-194	104	sres	194	A resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel.	Congress	1995-11-09	1995-11-09	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S16939)	Senate	Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS]	KS	R	D000401	0	Directs the Senate Legal Counsel to represent the Office of Senate Fair Employment Practices in the case of Office of the Senate Sergeant at Arms v. Office of Senate Fair Employment Practices.	2016-10-26T07:52:28Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/194
104-sres-192	104	sres	192	A resolution making majority appointments to the Joint Committee on the Library and the Joint Committee on Printing.	Congress	1995-11-03	1995-11-03	Introduced in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S16696)	Senate	Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS]	KS	R	D000401	0	Designates the majority party members on the part of the Senate on the Joint Committee on the Library and the Joint Committee on Printing.	2016-10-26T07:52:27Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/192
104-sres-190	104	sres	190	A resolution to authorize the printing of a revised edition of the Senate Election Law Guidebook.	Congress	1995-10-31	1995-10-31	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S16435)	Senate	Sen. Warner, John [R-VA]	VA	R	W000154	1	Directs the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration to prepare a revised edition of the Senate Election Law Guidebook to be printed as a Senate document.	2016-10-26T07:52:27Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/190
104-sres-186	104	sres	186	A resolution to authorize testimony by Senate employees and representation by Senate Legal Counsel.	Congress	1995-10-19	1995-10-19	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S15368)	Senate	Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS]	KS	R	D000401	1	Authorizes Charles Stek, Rebecca Wagner, and any other employee of the Senate from whom testimony may be required to testify and to produce documents in the case of Triangle MLP United Partnership v. United States, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted. Authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent them in connection with such testimony.	2016-10-26T07:52:27Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/186
104-sres-181	104	sres	181	A resolution relating to the appointment of Senate Legal Counsel.	Congress	1995-10-12	1995-10-12	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S15141)	Senate	Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS]	KS	R	D000401	1	Makes the appointment of Thomas B. Griffith as Senate Legal Counsel effective as of October 24, 1995, for a term of service that shall expire at the end of the 105th Congress.	2016-10-26T07:52:26Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/181
104-sres-182	104	sres	182	A resolution relating to the appointment of Deputy Senate Legal Counsel.	Congress	1995-10-12	1995-10-12	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S15141)	Senate	Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS]	KS	R	D000401	1	Makes the appointment of Morgan J. Frankel as Deputy Senate Legal Counsel effective as of October 24, 1995, for a term of service that shall expire at the end of the 105th Congress.	2025-04-07T15:23:12Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/182
104-sres-183	104	sres	183	A resolution making majority party appointments to certain Senate committees for the 104th Congress.	Congress	1995-10-12	1995-10-12	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S15141)	Senate	Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS]	KS	R	D000401	0	Designates the majority party membership on the Senate Committee on Appropriations and the Senate Committee on Finance.	2025-04-07T15:23:12Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/183
104-sres-184	104	sres	184	A resolution making majority party appointments to certain Senate committees for the 104th Congress.	Congress	1995-10-12	1995-10-12	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S15141)	Senate	Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS]	KS	R	D000401	0	Designates the majority party membership on the following Senate Committees: (1) Agriculture; (2) Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; (3) Commerce, Science, and Transportaton; and (4) Governmental Affairs.	2025-04-07T15:29:55Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/184
104-sres-176	104	sres	176	A resolution relating to expenditures for official office expenses.	Congress	1995-09-28	1995-09-28	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S14568-14569)	Senate	Sen. Warner, John [R-VA]	VA	R	W000154	1	Amends Senate Resolution 294, 96th Congress, to allow reimbursements and payments from the contingent fund of the Senate to a Senator's official office expense account for gifts of copies of the calendar "We the People" published by the U.S. Capitol Historical Society. Deems copies of such calendars to be Federal publications for purposes of mass mailing restrictions.	2016-10-26T07:52:25Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/176
104-sres-172	104	sres	172	A resolution providing for severance pay.	Congress	1995-09-15	1995-09-15	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S13673)	Senate	Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS]	KS	R	D000401	0	Entitles an employee in the office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate who was such an employee for at least 183 days (whether or not service was continuous) during FY 1995 and whose service is terminated on or after the date this Act is agreed to but before October 1995, to one lump sum payment consisting of severance pay in an amount equal to two months of the employee's basic pay at the rate in effect on September 1, 1995.	2016-10-26T07:52:25Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/172
104-sres-170	104	sres	170	A resolution to appoint various Chairmen for the 104th Congress.	Congress	1995-09-12	1995-10-13	Star Print ordered on the resolution as considered and agreed to.	Senate	Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS]	KS	R	D000401	0	Appoints the following Senators as chairmen of the following Senate Committees: (1) William Roth of Finance; (2) Ted Stevens of Governmental Affairs; and (3) John Warner of Rules and Administration.	2016-10-26T07:52:24Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/170
104-sres-168	104	sres	168	An original resolution concerning the Select Committee on Ethics investigation of Senator Packwood of Oregon.	Congress	1995-09-08	1995-11-01	Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S16555)	Senate	Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]	KY	R	M000355	0	Expels Senator Bob Packwood from the Senate for: (1) his illegal actions and improper conduct in attempting to obstruct and impede the inquiry of the Select Committee on Ethics; (2) engaging in a pattern of sexual misconduct in at least 18 instances between 1969 and 1990; and (3) engaging in a plan to change his financial position by soliciting, encouraging, and coordinating employment opportunities for his wife from individuals with interests in legislation or issues which he could influence.	2025-04-07T15:27:30Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/168
104-sres-163	104	sres	163	A resolution to require the Select Committee on Ethics of the Senate to hold hearings in any case involving a Senator in which the committee determines that there is substantial credible evidence which provides substantial cause to conclude that a violation within the jurisdiction of the Select Committee has occurred.	Congress	1995-08-11	1995-08-11	Referred to the Committee on Ethics.	Senate	Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]	CA	D	B000711	0	Amends Senate Resolution 338, 88th Congress, to require the Select Committee on Ethics to hold hearings in any investigation conducted in any case involving a complaint against a Member in which the Committee determines that there is substantial credible evidence which provides substantial cause to conclude that a violation within the Committee's jurisdiction has occurred. Requires a recorded majority vote of the members of the Committee before such hearing requirement may be waived.	2025-01-14T17:14:00Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/163
104-sres-162	104	sres	162	A resolution to require each accredited member of the Senate Press Gallery to file an annual public report with the Secretary of the Senate disclosing the member's primary employer and any additional sources of earned outside income.	Congress	1995-08-10	1995-08-10	Referred to the Committee on Rules.	Senate	Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV]	WV	D	B001210	0	Requires each accredited member of a Senate press gallery to file with the Secretary of the Senate an annual report disclosing the identity of the member's primary employer and of any additional source of earned outside income received during the preceding year. Makes the report available for public inspection as provided by the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 for financial reports filed by Members and employees of the Senate. Subjects an accredited member who fails to file the report to the loss of accreditation or such other penalties as the press gallery deems appropriate.	2025-04-07T15:23:12Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/162
104-sres-161	104	sres	161	A resolution to make available to the senior Senator from Mississippi, during his or her term of office, the use of the desk located in the Senate Chamber and used by Senator Jefferson Davis.	Congress	1995-08-08	1995-08-08	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S11945)	Senate	Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS]	MS	R	C000567	1	Provides that during the 104th Congress and each Congress thereafter the desk located within the Senate Chamber and used by Senator Jefferson Davis shall, at the request of the senior Senator from Mississippi, be assigned to such Senator for use in carrying out his or her senatorial duties during the Senator's term of office.	2016-10-26T07:52:23Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/161
104-sres-158	104	sres	158	A resolution to provide for Senate gift reform.	Congress	1995-07-28	1995-07-28	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to in lieu of S. 1061 without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 98-0. Record Vote No: 342. (consideration: CR S10858)	Senate	Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ]	AZ	R	M000303	13	Amends rule XXXV (Gifts) of the Standing Rules of the Senate to prohibit a Senate Member, officer, or employee from knowingly accepting a gift except as provided in this Act. Allows such individual to accept a gift (other than cash or cash equivalent) which he or she reasonably and in good faith believes to have a value of less than $50 and a cumulative value from one source during a calendar year of less than $100. (Currently, such individuals and their spouses and dependents are allowed to accept gifts totalling up to $250 from any one person in a calendar year.) Provides that no gift with a value below ten dollars shall count towards the $100 annual limit. Considers a gift to a family member to be a gift to such individual if given with his or her knowledge and acquiescence and if there is reason to believe that the gift was given because of such individual's official position. Treats only the food and refreshment that are provided to such individual as a gift if they are also provided at the same time and place to such individual's spouse or dependent. Includes among exempted items: (1) contributions lawfully made under the Federal Election Campaign Act or attendance at a fund raising event sponsored by a political organization; (2) anything provided on the basis of a personal friendship unless such individual has reason to believe that the gift was provided because of his or her official position; (3) otherwise lawful contributions to such individual's legal expense fund; (4) food, refreshments, lodging, and other benefits which result from the outside business or employment activities of such individual or spouse if such benefits have not been offered or enhanced because of such individual's official position, which are customarily provided by a prospective employer in connection with bona fide employment discussions, or which are provided by a political organization in connection with a fund raising or campaign event; (5) training that is the Senate's interest; (6) a gift of personal hospitality of an i…	2025-04-07T15:27:46Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/158
104-sres-157	104	sres	157	A resolution commending Senator Robert Byrd for casting 14,000 votes.	Congress	1995-07-27	1995-07-27	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S10755-10756)	Senate	Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD]	SD	D	D000064	98	Commends Senator Robert Byrd for becoming the first Senator in history to cast 14,000 votes in the Senate.	2016-10-26T07:52:22Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/157
104-sres-152	104	sres	152	A resolution to amend the Standing Rules of the Senate to require a clause in each bill and resolution to specify the constitutional authority of the Congress for enactment, and for other purposes.	Congress	1995-07-17	1995-07-17	Referred to the Committee on Rules.	Senate	Sen. Abraham, Spencer [R-MI]	MI	R	A000355	17	Amends the Standing Rules of the Senate to require a constitutional authority clause to follow the enacting clause of any Act of Congress or the resolving clause of any joint resolution. Requires a similar clause before each title, section, subsection, or paragraph which relies on a different constitutional provision. Makes it out of order for the Senate to consider legislation that does not comply with this Act.	2025-01-14T17:21:40Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/152
104-sres-153	104	sres	153	A resolution to make certain technical corrections to Senate Resolution 120.	Congress	1995-07-17	1995-07-17	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S10175-10176)	Senate	Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS]	KS	R	D000401	1	Makes technical corrections to S. Res. 120 (establishing the Special Committee to Investigate Whitewater Development Corporation and Related Matters).	2016-10-26T07:52:21Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/153
104-sres-150	104	sres	150	A resolution to authorize testimony by Senate employees and representation by Senate Legal Counsel.	Congress	1995-07-13	1995-07-13	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S9942)	Senate	Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS]	KS	R	D000401	1	Authorizes: (1) Barbara Riehle and John Seggerman, Senate employees who work for Senator John Chafee, to provide deposition testimony in the case of Barnstead Broadcasting Corporation and BAF Enterprises, Inc. v. Offshore Broadcasting Corporation, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent them in connection with such deposition testimony.	2016-10-26T07:52:21Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/150
104-sres-143	104	sres	143	A resolution commending C. Abbot Saffold (Abby) for her long, faithful and exemplary service to the United States Senate.	Congress	1995-06-29	1995-06-29	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S9410-9411)	Senate	Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD]	SD	D	D000064	99	Commends Abby Saffold for her lengthy, faithful, and outstanding service to the Senate.	2017-09-21T03:47:32Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/143
104-sres-145	104	sres	145	A resolution to elect Martin P. Paone Secretary for the Minority.	Congress	1995-06-29	1995-06-29	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S9477)	Senate	Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD]	SD	D	D000064	0	Elects Martin P. Paone as Secretary for the Minority of the Senate.	2016-10-26T07:52:19Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/145
104-sres-141	104	sres	141	A resolution to authorize representation by Senate Legal Counsel.	Congress	1995-06-23	1995-06-23	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S9008)	Senate	Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS]	KS	R	D000401	1	Authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senator Orrin G. Hatch in the case of William D. (Bill) Peterson II v. The Honorable Senator Orrin G. Hatch.	2016-10-26T07:52:19Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/141
104-sres-139	104	sres	139	A resolution to authorize the production of records by the Select Committee on Intelligence.	Congress	1995-06-21	1995-06-21	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S8837-8838)	Senate	Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS]	KS	R	D000401	1	Authorizes the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Select Committee on Intelligence to provide copies of records requested by the Office of Inspector General of the Central Intelligence Agency for use in connection with its pending inquiry into the provision of information by the Agency's officials to the congressional intelligence oversight committees.	2025-04-07T15:28:32Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/139
104-sres-140	104	sres	140	A resolution to authorize the production of records by the Select Committee on Intelligence.	Congress	1995-06-21	1995-06-21	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S8837-8838)	Senate	Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS]	KS	R	D000401	1	Authorizes the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Select Committee on Intelligence to provide copies of records requested by the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Justice for use in connection with its pending review into matters related to the Aldrich Ames case.	2016-10-26T07:52:19Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/140
104-sres-136	104	sres	136	A resolution to authorize representation by Senate Legal Counsel.	Congress	1995-06-19	1995-06-19	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S8630)	Senate	Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS]	KS	R	D000401	1	Directs the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senator Dianne Feinstein in connection with the subpoena issued to her in the case of United States ex rel. Sequoia Orange Company v. Sunland Packing House Company and consolidated cases pending in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California.	2025-04-07T15:23:16Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/136
104-sres-134	104	sres	134	A resolution expressing the Senate's gratitude to Sheila P. Burke for her service as Secretary of the Senate.	Congress	1995-06-15	1995-06-15	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S8480)	Senate	Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS]	KS	R	D000401	1	Recognizes the notable contributions of Sheila P. Burke to the Senate and to her country and expresses appreciation and gratitude for her long, faithful, and continuing service.	2025-04-07T15:23:12Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/134
104-sres-135	104	sres	135	A resolution to authorize production of documents, testimony by a former Senate employee and representation by Senate Legal Counsel	Congress	1995-06-15	1995-06-15	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S8488)	Senate	Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS]	KS	R	D000401	1	Authorizes Ross Keys, a former Senate employee who worked for Senator Kent Conrad, to produce records and provide testimony in the cases of Schneider v. Schaaf and Schneider v. Messer, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted. Authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent him in connection with such testimony.	2025-04-07T15:23:12Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/135
104-sres-129	104	sres	129	A resolution to elect Kelly D. Johnston as Secretary of the Senate.	Congress	1995-06-08	1995-06-08	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S7941)	Senate	Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS]	KS	R	D000401	0	Elects Kelly D. Johnston as Secretary of the Senate.	2016-10-26T07:52:17Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/129
104-sres-130	104	sres	130	A resolution providing for notification to the President of the United States of the election of Secretary of the Senate.	Congress	1995-06-08	1995-06-08	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S7941-7942)	Senate	Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS]	KS	R	D000401	0	Notifies the President of the election of the Honorable Kelly D. Johnston as Secretary of the Senate.	2025-04-07T15:23:12Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/130
104-sres-131	104	sres	131	A resolution providing for notification to the House of Representatives of the election of Secretary of the Senate.	Congress	1995-06-08	1995-06-09	Message on Senate action sent to the House.	Senate	Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS]	KS	R	D000401	0	Notifies the House of Representatives of the election of the Honorable Kelly D. Johnston as Secretary of the Senate.	2016-10-26T07:52:17Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/131
104-sres-126	104	sres	126	Senate Gift Rule Reform Resolution	Congress	1995-05-25	1995-05-25	Referred to the Committee on Rules.	Senate	Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]	KY	R	M000355	0	Senate Gift Rule Reform Resolution - Amends rule XXXV (Gifts) of the Standing Rules of the Senate to prohibit a Member, officer, or employee of the Senate or such person's spouse from knowingly accepting any gift from any person, organization, or corporation in excess of $100 (currently, any gifts aggregating more than $250) in any calendar year. Deletes from items not included as such a gift: (1) a reception to honor such person; and (2) meals or beverages not consumed in connection with a gift of overnight lodging. Adds as items not included as such a gift: (1) free attendance at a widely attended event connected with official duties; (2) permissible travel, lodging, and meals at an event to raise funds for a bona fide charity if participation is determined to be in the interest of the Senate or the United States (excluding transportation and other expenses for a period exceeding three days exclusive of travel time within the United States or seven days exclusive of travel time outside the United States unless approved by the Select Committee on Ethics); and (3) a sponsor's unsolicited offer of free attendance at an event for an accompanying spouse if others in attendance will generally be accompanied by spouses or if such attendance is appropriate to assist in the representation of the Senate. Requires the Select Committee on Ethics to publish notice in the Congressional Record within 30 days after the attendance by a Member, officer, or employee at such an event. Subjects the attendance by an employee at such event to approval of the employee's supervisor.	2025-08-21T20:14:38Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/126
104-sres-122	104	sres	122	A resolution designating James R. Ketchum as Curator Emeritus of the United States Senate.	Congress	1995-05-22	1995-05-22	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S7078)	Senate	Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS]	KS	R	D000401	1	Designates James R. Ketchum as Curator Emeritus of the U.S. Senate, effective July 1, 1995.	2016-10-26T07:52:16Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/122
104-sres-123	104	sres	123	A resolution relating to the retirement of Gerald A. Hackett.	Congress	1995-05-22	1995-05-22	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S7078)	Senate	Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS]	KS	R	D000401	1	Commends Gerald A. Hackett, Executive Clerk, for exemplary service to his country and to the Senate.	2016-10-26T07:52:16Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/123
104-sres-124	104	sres	124	A resolution relating to the retirement of Frederick R. Broomfield, Sr.	Congress	1995-05-22	1995-05-22	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S7078)	Senate	Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS]	KS	R	D000401	1	Expresses appreciation and gratitude to Frederick R. Broomfield, Sr., a member of the Department of Office Services staff within the Office of the Secretary of the Senate, for exemplary service to his country and to the Senate.	2016-10-26T07:52:16Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/124
104-sres-120	104	sres	120	A resolution establishing a special committee administered by the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs to conduct an investigation involving Whitewater Development Corporation, Madison Guaranty Savings and Loan Association, Capital Management Services, Inc., the Arkansas Development Finance Authority, and other related matters.	Congress	1995-05-17	1995-05-17	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 96-3. Record Vote No: 171.	Senate	Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY]	NY	R	D000018	1	Establishes the Special Committee to Investigate Whitewater Development Corporation and Related Matters to be administered by the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Includes as purposes of the Special Committee to investigate, hold public hearings, and report to the Congress on: (1) White House handling of documents in the office of White House Deputy Counsel Vincent Foster following his death; (2) handling of Resolution Trust Corporation (RTC) confidential information, criminal referrals, and employees in relation to Madison Guaranty Savings and Loan Association or such Corporation; (3) disclosure of the Office of Government Ethics report of July 31, 1994,or related transcripts; (4) such Association, such Corporation, and RTC policies, practices, and actions regarding such Association; (5) funding and lending practices of Capital Management Services, Inc.; (6) bond underwriting contracts between Arkansas Development Finance Authority and Lasater & Company; and (7) lending activities of Perry County Bank, Perryville, Arkansas, in connection with the 1990 Arkansas gubernatorial election.	2025-04-07T15:28:16Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/120
104-sres-119	104	sres	119	A resolution to authorize testimony by Senate employee and representation by Senate Legal Counsel.	Congress	1995-05-09	1995-05-09	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6368)	Senate	Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS]	KS	R	D000401	1	Authorizes Darin Schroeder, an employee on the staff of Senator Feingold, and such other employees from whom testimony may be necessary to testify and to produce records in the case of United States v. George C. Matthews, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted. Directs the Senate Legal Counsel to represent such employees in connection with their testimony.	2016-10-26T07:52:16Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/119
104-sres-113	104	sres	113	A resolution to authorize representation by Senate Legal Counsel.	Congress	1995-05-03	1995-05-03	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6126-6127)	Senate	Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS]	KS	R	D000401	1	Authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent the Committee on the Judiciary, its chairman, Senator Orrin G. Hatch, and the other members of the Committee in the case of Committee for Judicial Review v. The United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary, Senator Orrin Hatch.	2025-04-07T15:23:12Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/113
104-sres-112	104	sres	112	A resolution commending the Senate Enrolling Clerk upon his retirement.	Congress	1995-04-27	1995-04-27	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S5803)	Senate	Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS]	KS	R	D000401	1	Commends Brian Hallen, the Senate Enrolling Clerk, for his exemplary service to his country and to the Senate.	2025-04-07T15:27:30Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/112
104-sres-111	104	sres	111	A resolution relative to the death of the Honorable John C. Stennis, late a Senator from the State of Mississippi.	Congress	1995-04-26	1995-05-01	Message on Senate action sent to the House.	Senate	Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS]	KS	R	D000401	3	Expresses the sorrow of the Senate regarding the death of the Honorable John C. Stennis, late a Senator from the State of Mississippi.	2016-10-26T07:52:15Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/111
104-sres-109	104	sres	109	A resolution extending the appreciation and gratitude of the United States Senate to Senator Robert C. Byrd, on the completion by the Senator of the 4 volume treatise entitled "The History of the United States Senate", and for other purposes.	Congress	1995-04-07	1995-04-07	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S5536-5537)	Senate	Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD]	SD	D	D000064	1	Extends congratulations and appreciation to Senator Robert C. Byrd for completing "The History of the United States Senate."	2016-10-26T07:52:14Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/109
104-sres-106	104	sres	106	A resolution to authorize testimony by former Senate employee and representation by Senate Legal Counsel.	Congress	1995-04-06	1995-04-06	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S5518)	Senate	Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS]	KS	R	D000401	1	Authorizes Marisa Spatafore to testify in the case of Pittston Coal Group, Inc. v. I.U., UMWA, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted. Directs the Senate Legal Counsel to represent her, Senator Rockefeller, and any other Senate Member or employee from whom testimony or documents may be sought in connection with that case.	2016-10-26T07:52:14Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/106
104-sres-96	104	sres	96	A resolution commending Chick Reynolds on the occasion of his retirement.	Congress	1995-03-29	1995-03-29	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S4800)	Senate	Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS]	KS	R	D000401	1	Expresses appreciation and gratitude to Chick Reynolds, Chief Reporter of the Congressional Record, for exemplary service to his country and to the Senate.	2016-10-26T07:52:13Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/96

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