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Senator Joseph Biden (D-DE)
Upper Senator
| 1746 points |
1363 points |
8 points |
68% points |
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| Birthplace | Scranton, PA |
| Residence | Wilmington, DE |
| Education | JD, Syracuse University College of Law; BA, University of Delaware |
| In Office | 34 years (Next election in 2008) |
| Experience | Adjunct Professor, Widener University School of Law; Attorney |
| Website | http://biden.senate.gov/ |
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S.3526
0 points
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A bill to enhance drug trafficking interdiction by creating a Federal felony relating to operating or embarking in a submersible or semi-submersible vessel without nationality and on an international voyage.
Read the second time on Tuesday, November 18, 2008
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S.1738
45 points
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A bill to require the Department of Justice to develop and implement a National Strategy Child Exploitation Prevention and Interdiction, to improve the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, to increase resources for regional computer forensic labs, and to make other improvements to increase the ability of law enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute child predators.
Presented to President on Thursday, October 2, 2008
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S.3668
5 points
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A bill to create a grant program for collaboration programs that ensure coordination among criminal justice agencies, adult protective services agencies, victim assistance programs, and other agencies or organizations providing services to individuals with disabilities in the investigation and response to abuse of or crimes committed against such individuals.
Referred to Senate committee on Wednesday, October 1, 2008
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S.RES.662
5 points
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A resolution raising the awareness of the need for crime prevention in communities across the country and designating the week of October 2, 2008, through October 4, 2008, as "Celebrate Safe Communities" week.
Passed/agreed to in Senate on Tuesday, September 30, 2008
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S.RES.698
5 points
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A resolution designating October 17, 2008, as "National Mammography Day".
Passed/agreed to in Senate on Tuesday, September 30, 2008
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S.3605
30 points
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A bill to extend the pilot program for volunteer groups to obtain criminal history background checks.
Referred to House committee on Friday, September 26, 2008
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S.3263
5 points
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A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2009 through 2013 to promote an enhanced strategic partnership with Pakistan and its people, and for other purposes.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders on Friday, September 26, 2008
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S.3103
5 points
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A bill to amend the Iran, North Korea, and Syria nonproliferation Act to allow certain extraordinary payments in connection with the International Space Station.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders on Tuesday, September 23, 2008
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S.RES.598
1 points
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the need for the United States to lead renewed international efforts to assist developing nations in conserving natural resources and preventing the impending extinction of a large portion of the world's plant and animal species.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders on Tuesday, September 23, 2008
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S.RES.614
5 points
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A resolution designating the month of August 2008 as "National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month".
Passed/agreed to in Senate on Monday, September 22, 2008
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S.3136
5 points
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A bill to encourage the entry of felony warrants into the NCIC database by States and provide additional resources for extradition.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders on Thursday, September 18, 2008
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S.J.RES.42
20 points
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A joint resolution relating to the approval of the proposed agreement for nuclear cooperation between the United States and the Russian Federation.
Senate floor actions on Thursday, September 11, 2008
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S.3061
5 points
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A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2008 through 2011 for the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, to enhance measures to combat trafficking in persons, and for other purposes.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders on Monday, September 8, 2008
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S.3169
5 points
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A bill to authorize United States participation in, and appropriations for the United States contribution to, the eleventh replenishment of the resources of the African Development Fund.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders on Friday, August 1, 2008
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S.3433
5 points
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A bill to ensure that any agreement with Iraq containing a security commitment or arrangement is concluded as a treaty or is approved by Congress.
Referred to Senate committee on Friday, August 1, 2008
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S.3370
45 points
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A bill to resolve pending claims against Libya by United States nationals, and for other purposes.
Passed/agreed to in House on Thursday, July 31, 2008
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S.1515
5 points
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A bill to establish a domestic violence volunteer attorney network to represent domestic violence victims.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders on Tuesday, July 29, 2008
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S.2731
20 points
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A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2009 through 2013 to provide assistance to foreign countries to combat HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria, and for other purposes.
Senate floor actions on Tuesday, July 15, 2008
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S.RES.612
5 points
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that President George W. Bush, President Dmitry Medvedev of the Russian Federation, and other participants in the 2008 Group of Eight (G8) Summit in Toyako, Hokkaido, Japan should work together to foster a more constructive relationship, and that the Government of the Russian Federation should eschew behaviors that are inconsistent with the Group's objectives of protecting global security, economic stability, and democracy.
Passed/agreed to in Senate on Monday, July 14, 2008
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S.RES.610
5 points
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A resolution honoring the men and women of the Drug Enforcement Administration on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the Administration.
Passed/agreed to in Senate on Friday, July 11, 2008
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S.3245
5 points
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A bill to increase public confidence in the justice system and address any unwarranted racial and ethnic disparities in the criminal process.
Referred to Senate committee on Thursday, July 10, 2008
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S.3168
5 points
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A bill to authorize United States participation in the replenishment of resources of the International Development Association, and for other purposes.
Senate committee/subcommittee actions on Tuesday, June 24, 2008
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S.RES.550
5 points
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding provocative and dangerous statements made by the Government of the Russian Federation that undermine the territorial integrity of the Republic of Georgia.
Passed/agreed to in Senate on Tuesday, June 3, 2008
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S.3024
5 points
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A bill to authorize grants to the Eurasia Foundation, and for other purposes.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders on Monday, June 2, 2008
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S.RES.534
5 points
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A resolution designating the month of May 2008 as "National Drug Court Month".
Passed/agreed to in Senate on Thursday, May 1, 2008
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S.RES.523
5 points
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A resolution expressing the strong support of the Senate for the declaration of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization at the Bucharest Summit that Ukraine and Georgia will become members of the alliance.
Passed/agreed to in Senate on Monday, April 28, 2008
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S.RES.525
1 points
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A resolution recognizing the progress made by States Parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention on the occasion of the Second Review Conference.
Referred to Senate committee on Tuesday, April 22, 2008
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S.2756
5 points
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A bill to amend the National Child Protection Act of 1993 to establish a permanent background check system.
Referred to Senate committee on Tuesday, April 1, 2008
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S.2274
5 points
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A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to prevent the abuse of dextromethorphan, and for other purposes.
Senate committee/subcommittee actions on Wednesday, March 12, 2008
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S.RES.444
5 points
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the strong alliance that has been forged between the United States and the Republic of Korea and congratulating Myung-Bak Lee on his election to the presidency of the Republic of Korea.
Passed/agreed to in Senate on Thursday, February 14, 2008
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S.1711
5 points
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A bill to target cocaine kingpins and address sentencing disparity between crack and powder cocaine.
Senate committee/subcommittee actions on Tuesday, February 12, 2008
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S.RES.432
5 points
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A resolution urging the international community to provide the United Nations-African Union Mission in Sudan with essential tactical and utility helicopters.
Passed/agreed to in Senate on Friday, February 8, 2008
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S.RES.445
1 points
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the assassination of former Prime Minister of Pakistan Benazir Bhutto, and the political crisis in Pakistan.
Referred to Senate committee on Thursday, February 7, 2008
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S.RES.434
5 points
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A resolution designating the week of February 10-16, 2008, as "National Drug Prevention and Education Week".
Passed/agreed to in Senate on Tuesday, February 5, 2008
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S.RES.418
1 points
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding provocative and dangerous statements made by officials of the Government of the Russian Federation concerning the territorial integrity of the Republic of Georgia.
Referred to Senate committee on Wednesday, December 19, 2007
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S.RES.414
5 points
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A resolution designating January 2008 as "National Stalking Awareness Month".
Passed/agreed to in Senate on Wednesday, December 19, 2007
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S.2495
5 points
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A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, and the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure with respect to bail bond forfeitures.
Referred to Senate committee on Tuesday, December 18, 2007
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S.1839
30 points
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A bill to require periodic reports on claims related to acts of terrorism against Americans perpetrated or supported by the Government of Libya.
Referred to House committee on Monday, December 17, 2007
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S.2349
5 points
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A bill to reauthorize the programs of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation, and for other purposes.
Referred to Senate committee on Wednesday, November 14, 2007
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S.2279
5 points
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A bill to combat international violence against women and girls.
Referred to Senate committee on Wednesday, October 31, 2007
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S.2257
5 points
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A bill to impose sanctions on officials of the State Peace and Development Council in Burma, to amend the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 to prohibit the importation of gemstones and hardwoods from Burma, to promote a coordinated international effort to restore civilian democratic rule to Burma, and for other purposes.
Referred to Senate committee on Monday, October 29, 2007
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S.RES.357
5 points
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A bill designating the week of November 11 through November 17, 2007, as "National Veterans Awareness Week" to emphasize the need to develop educational programs regarding the contributions of veterans to the country.
Passed/agreed to in Senate on Friday, October 26, 2007
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S.2230
5 points
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A bill to amend title VIII of the Public Health Service Act to expand the nurse student loan program, to establish grant programs to address the nursing shortage, to amend title VII of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for a nurse faculty pilot project, and for other purposes.
Referred to Senate committee on Thursday, October 25, 2007
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S.2237
5 points
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A bill to fight crime.
Referred to Senate committee on Thursday, October 25, 2007
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S.RES.343
5 points
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A resolution designating October 19, 2007, as "National Mammography Day".
Passed/agreed to in Senate on Tuesday, October 2, 2007
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S.1709
5 points
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A bill to amend the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Act of 1998 to provide additional staff and oversight of funds to carry out the Act, and for other purposes.
Senate committee/subcommittee actions on Thursday, September 27, 2007
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S.RES.328
5 points
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A resolution condemning the assassination on September 19, 2007, of Antoine Ghanem, a member of the Parliament of Lebanon who opposed Syrian interference in Lebanon.
Passed/agreed to in Senate on Monday, September 24, 2007
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S.RES.320
5 points
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A resolution recognizing the achievements of the people of Ukraine in pursuit of freedom and democracy, and expressing the hope that the parliamentary elections on September 30, 2007, preserve and extend these gains and provide for a stable and representative government.
Passed/agreed to in Senate on Friday, September 21, 2007
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S.1687
5 points
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A bill to provide for global pathogen surveillance and response.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders on Tuesday, September 11, 2007
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S.1060
5 points
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A bill to reauthorize the grant program for reentry of offenders into the community in the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, to improve reentry planning and implementation, and for other purposes.
Senate committee/subcommittee actions on Thursday, August 2, 2007
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S.1011
5 points
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A bill to change the name of the National Institute on Drug Abuse to the National Institute on Diseases of Addiction and to change the name of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism to the National Institute on Alcohol Disorders and Health.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders on Wednesday, August 1, 2007
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S.1565
5 points
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A bill to provide for the transfer of naval vessels to certain foreign recipients.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders on Tuesday, July 31, 2007
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S.RES.276
5 points
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A resolution calling for the urgent deployment of a robust and effective multinational peacekeeping mission with sufficient size, resources, leadership, and mandate to protect civilians in Darfur, Sudan, and for efforts to strengthen the renewal of a just and inclusive peace process.
Passed/agreed to in Senate on Tuesday, July 31, 2007
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S.1876
5 points
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A bill to prohibit extraterritorial detention and rendition, except under limited circumstances, to modify the definition of "unlawful enemy combatant" for purposes of military commissions, to extend statutory habeas corpus to detainees, and for other purposes.
Referred to Senate committee on Wednesday, July 25, 2007
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S.392
5 points
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A bill to ensure payment of United States assessments for United Nations peacekeeping operations for the 2005 through 2008 time period.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders on Monday, July 16, 2007
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S.RES.225
5 points
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A resolution designating the month of August 2007 as "National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month".
Passed/agreed to in Senate on Tuesday, June 26, 2007
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S.RES.256
5 points
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A resolution designating June 2007 as "National Aphasia Awareness Month" and supporting efforts to increase awareness of aphasia.
Passed/agreed to in Senate on Tuesday, June 26, 2007
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S.1684
5 points
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A bill to establish the Return of Talent Program to allow aliens who are legally present in the United States to return temporarily to the country of citizenship of the alien if that country is engaged in post-conflict or natural disaster reconstruction, and for other purposes.
Referred to Senate committee on Friday, June 22, 2007
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S.RES.105
5 points
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A resolution designating September 2007 as "Campus Fire Safety Month".
Passed/agreed to in Senate on Wednesday, June 20, 2007
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S.368
5 points
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A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to enhance the COPS ON THE BEAT grant program, and for other purposes.
Senate committee/subcommittee actions on Wednesday, June 20, 2007
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S.1562
5 points
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A bill to direct the Secretary of Energy to provide grants to States for the distribution of compact fluorescent lights.
Referred to Senate committee on Thursday, June 7, 2007
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S.CON.RES.37
1 points
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A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress on federalism in Iraq.
Referred to Senate committee on Thursday, June 7, 2007
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S.J.RES.15
5 points
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A joint resolution to revise United States policy on Iraq.
Referred to Senate committee on Friday, May 25, 2007
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S.1467
5 points
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A bill to establish an establish an Early Federal Pell Grant Commitment Demonstration Program.
Referred to Senate committee on Wednesday, May 23, 2007
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S.1399
5 points
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A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to combine the Hope Scholarship Credit and the deduction for qualified tuition and related expenses into a refundable college affordability and creating chances for educational success for students (ACCESS) credit, to establish an Early Federal Pell Grant Commitment Demonstration Program, and to increase the maximum Federal Pell Grant Award.
Referred to Senate committee on Tuesday, May 15, 2007
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S.RES.116
5 points
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A resolution designating May 2007 as "National Autoimmune Diseases Awareness Month" and supporting efforts to increase awareness of autoimmune diseases and increase funding for autoimmune disease research.
Passed/agreed to in Senate on Tuesday, May 1, 2007
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S.RES.142
5 points
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A resolution observing Yom Hashoah, Holocaust Memorial Day, and calling on the remaining member countries of the International Commission of the International Tracing Service to ratify the May 2006 amendments to the 1955 Bonn Accords immediately to allow open access to the Bad Arolsen archives.
Passed/agreed to in Senate on Wednesday, April 11, 2007
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S.1044
5 points
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A bill to improve the medical care of members of the Armed Forces and veterans, and for other purposes.
Referred to Senate committee on Thursday, March 29, 2007
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S.1055
5 points
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A bill to promote the future of the American automobile industry, and for other purposes.
Referred to Senate committee on Thursday, March 29, 2007
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S.RES.30
1 points
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the need for the United States to address global climate change through the negotiation of fair and effective international commitments.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders on Thursday, March 29, 2007
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S.RES.65
1 points
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A resolution condemning the murder of Turkish-Armenian journalist and human rights advocate Hrant Dink and urging the people of Turkey to honor his legacy of tolerance.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders on Thursday, March 29, 2007
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S.RES.124
5 points
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A resolution congratulating the European Union on the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Rome creating the European Economic Community among 6 European countries and laying the foundations for peace, stability, and prosperity in Europe.
Passed/agreed to in Senate on Monday, March 26, 2007
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S.RES.102
5 points
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A resolution supporting the goals of "International Women's Day".
Passed/agreed to in Senate on Friday, March 9, 2007
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S.RES.93
1 points
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A resolution supporting the goals of "International Women's Day".
Referred to Senate committee on Monday, March 5, 2007
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S.534
5 points
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A bill to bring the FBI to full strength to carry out its mission.
Referred to Senate committee on Thursday, February 8, 2007
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S.CON.RES.2
4 points
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A concurrent resolution expressing the bipartisan resolution on Iraq.
Senate floor actions on Thursday, February 1, 2007
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S.RES.64
1 points
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An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Referred to Senate committee on Thursday, February 1, 2007
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S.449
5 points
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A bill to amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide standards and procedures to guide both State and local law enforcement agencies and law enforcement officers during internal investigations, interrogation of law enforcement officers, and administrative disciplinary hearings, to ensure accountability of law enforcement officers, to guarantee the due process rights of law enforcement officers, and to require States to enact law enforcement discipline, accountability, and due process laws.
Referred to Senate committee on Wednesday, January 31, 2007
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S.RES.24
5 points
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A resolution designating January 2007 as "National Stalking Awareness Month".
Passed/agreed to in Senate on Friday, January 26, 2007
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S.345
5 points
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A bill to establish a Homeland Security and Neighborhood Safety Trust Fund and refocus Federal priorities toward securing the Homeland, and for other purposes.
Referred to Senate committee on Monday, January 22, 2007
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