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1. RESOLUTION
   1. S.Res.252 — 116th Congress (2019-2020) A resolution designating September 2019 as National Democracy Month as a time to reflect on the contributions of the system of government of the United States to a more free and stable world. Sponsor: Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC] (Introduced 06/19/2019) Cosponsors: (58) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 09/26/2019 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (All Actions) Tracker:

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2. 1. S.Res.252 — 116th Congress (2019-2020) A resolution designating September 2019 as National Democracy Month as a time to reflect on the contributions of the system of government of the United States to a more free and stable world. Sponsor: Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC] (Introduced 06/19/2019) Cosponsors: (58) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 09/26/2019 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (All Actions) Tracker:

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3. JOINT RESOLUTION
   2. S.J.Res.51 — 116th Congress (2019-2020) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections. Sponsor: Sen. Udall, Tom [D-NM] (Introduced 07/30/2019) Cosponsors: (46) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 07/30/2019 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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4. 2. S.J.Res.51 — 116th Congress (2019-2020) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections. Sponsor: Sen. Udall, Tom [D-NM] (Introduced 07/30/2019) Cosponsors: (46) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 07/30/2019 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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5. BILL
   3. S.2220 — 116th Congress (2019-2020) Open and Responsive Government Act of 2019 Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] (Introduced 07/23/2019) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 07/23/2019 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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6. 3. S.2220 — 116th Congress (2019-2020) Open and Responsive Government Act of 2019 Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] (Introduced 07/23/2019) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 07/23/2019 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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7. BILL
   4. S.1834 — 116th Congress (2019-2020) Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2019 Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD] (Introduced 06/13/2019) Cosponsors: (9) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 06/13/2019 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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   5. Became Law
8. 4. S.1834 — 116th Congress (2019-2020) Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2019 Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD] (Introduced 06/13/2019) Cosponsors: (9) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 06/13/2019 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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9. BILL
   5. S.3279 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2018 Sponsor: Sen. McCaskill, Claire [D-MO] (Introduced 07/26/2018) Cosponsors: (4) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 07/26/2018 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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10. 5. S.3279 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2018 Sponsor: Sen. McCaskill, Claire [D-MO] (Introduced 07/26/2018) Cosponsors: (4) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 07/26/2018 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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11. LAW
    6. S.337 — 114th Congress (2015-2016) FOIA Improvement Act of 2016 Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] (Introduced 02/02/2015) Cosponsors: (5) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Committee Reports: S. Rept. 114-4 Latest Action: 06/30/2016 Became Public Law No: 114-185. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

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    5. Became Law
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12. 6. S.337 — 114th Congress (2015-2016) FOIA Improvement Act of 2016 Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] (Introduced 02/02/2015) Cosponsors: (5) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Committee Reports: S. Rept. 114-4 Latest Action: 06/30/2016 Became Public Law No: 114-185. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

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    5. Became Law
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13. BILL
    7. S.1994 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2011 Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] (Introduced 12/14/2011) Cosponsors: (6) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 06/26/2012 Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 112-893. (All Actions) Tracker:

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14. 7. S.1994 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2011 Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] (Introduced 12/14/2011) Cosponsors: (6) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 06/26/2012 Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 112-893. (All Actions) Tracker:

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15. LAW
    8. S.1639 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) A bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to authorize the American Legion under its Federal charter to provide guidance and leadership to the individual departments and posts of the American Legion, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT] (Introduced 10/03/2011) Cosponsors: (5) Committees: Senate - Judiciary | House - Judiciary Latest Action: 12/13/2011 Became Public Law No: 112-66. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

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16. 8. S.1639 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) A bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to authorize the American Legion under its Federal charter to provide guidance and leadership to the individual departments and posts of the American Legion, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT] (Introduced 10/03/2011) Cosponsors: (5) Committees: Senate - Judiciary | House - Judiciary Latest Action: 12/13/2011 Became Public Law No: 112-66. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

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17. LAW
    9. S.832 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) A bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to grant a Federal charter to the Military Officers Association of America, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL] (Introduced 04/20/2009) Cosponsors: (41) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: 11/06/2009 Became Public Law No: 111-95. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

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18. 9. S.832 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) A bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to grant a Federal charter to the Military Officers Association of America, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL] (Introduced 04/20/2009) Cosponsors: (41) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: 11/06/2009 Became Public Law No: 111-95. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

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19. LAW
    10. S.188 — 110th Congress (2007-2008) A bill to revise the short title of the Fannie Lou Hamer, Rosa Parks, and Coretta Scott King Voting Rights Act Reauthorization and Amendments Act of 2006. Sponsor: Sen. Salazar, Ken [D-CO] (Introduced 01/04/2007) Cosponsors: (5) Committees: Senate - Judiciary | House - Judiciary Latest Action: 07/01/2008 Became Public Law No: 110-258. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

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20. 10. S.188 — 110th Congress (2007-2008) A bill to revise the short title of the Fannie Lou Hamer, Rosa Parks, and Coretta Scott King Voting Rights Act Reauthorization and Amendments Act of 2006. Sponsor: Sen. Salazar, Ken [D-CO] (Introduced 01/04/2007) Cosponsors: (5) Committees: Senate - Judiciary | House - Judiciary Latest Action: 07/01/2008 Became Public Law No: 110-258. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

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21. BILL
    11. S.2504 — 110th Congress (2007-2008) A bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to grant a Federal charter to the Military Officers Association of America, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL] (Introduced 12/18/2007) Cosponsors: (40) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Committee Reports: S. Rept. 110-399 Latest Action: Senate - 06/24/2008 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 834. (All Actions) Tracker:

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22. 11. S.2504 — 110th Congress (2007-2008) A bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to grant a Federal charter to the Military Officers Association of America, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL] (Introduced 12/18/2007) Cosponsors: (40) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Committee Reports: S. Rept. 110-399 Latest Action: Senate - 06/24/2008 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 834. (All Actions) Tracker:

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23. BILL
    12. S.453 — 110th Congress (2007-2008) Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2007 Sponsor: Sen. Obama, Barack [D-IL] (Introduced 01/31/2007) Cosponsors: (21) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Committee Reports: S. Rept. 110-191 Latest Action: Senate - 10/04/2007 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 411. (All Actions) Tracker:

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24. 12. S.453 — 110th Congress (2007-2008) Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2007 Sponsor: Sen. Obama, Barack [D-IL] (Introduced 01/31/2007) Cosponsors: (21) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Committee Reports: S. Rept. 110-191 Latest Action: Senate - 10/04/2007 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 411. (All Actions) Tracker:

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25. BILL
    13. S.236 — 110th Congress (2007-2008) Federal Agency Data Mining Reporting Act of 2007 Sponsor: Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI] (Introduced 01/10/2007) Cosponsors: (7) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 06/04/2007 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 184. (All Actions) Tracker:

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26. 13. S.236 — 110th Congress (2007-2008) Federal Agency Data Mining Reporting Act of 2007 Sponsor: Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI] (Introduced 01/10/2007) Cosponsors: (7) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 06/04/2007 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 184. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    14. S.394 — 109th Congress (2005-2006) OPEN Government Act of 2005 Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] (Introduced 02/16/2005) Cosponsors: (6) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 09/21/2006 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 628. (All Actions) Tracker:

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28. 14. S.394 — 109th Congress (2005-2006) OPEN Government Act of 2005 Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] (Introduced 02/16/2005) Cosponsors: (6) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 09/21/2006 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 628. (All Actions) Tracker:

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29. BILL
    15. S.2703 — 109th Congress (2005-2006) Fannie Lou Hamer, Rosa Parks, Coretta Scott King, and Cesar E. Chavez Voting Rights Act Reauthorization and Amendments Act of 2006 Sponsor: Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] (Introduced 05/03/2006) Cosponsors: (57) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Committee Reports: S. Rept. 109-295 Latest Action: Senate - 07/26/2006 By Senator Specter from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 109-295. Additional views filed. (All Actions) Notes: For further action, see H.R.9, which became Public Law 109-246 on 7/27/2006. Tracker:

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30. 15. S.2703 — 109th Congress (2005-2006) Fannie Lou Hamer, Rosa Parks, Coretta Scott King, and Cesar E. Chavez Voting Rights Act Reauthorization and Amendments Act of 2006 Sponsor: Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] (Introduced 05/03/2006) Cosponsors: (57) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Committee Reports: S. Rept. 109-295 Latest Action: Senate - 07/26/2006 By Senator Specter from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 109-295. Additional views filed. (All Actions) Notes: For further action, see H.R.9, which became Public Law 109-246 on 7/27/2006. Tracker:

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31. BILL
    16. S.1181 — 109th Congress (2005-2006) A bill to ensure an open and deliberate process in Congress by providing that any future legislation to establish a new exemption to section 552 of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Freedom of Information Act) be stated explicitly within the text of the bill. Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] (Introduced 06/07/2005) Cosponsors: (5) Committees: Senate - Judiciary | House - Government Reform Latest Action: House - 06/24/2005 Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. (All Actions) Tracker:

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32. 16. S.1181 — 109th Congress (2005-2006) A bill to ensure an open and deliberate process in Congress by providing that any future legislation to establish a new exemption to section 552 of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Freedom of Information Act) be stated explicitly within the text of the bill. Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] (Introduced 06/07/2005) Cosponsors: (5) Committees: Senate - Judiciary | House - Government Reform Latest Action: House - 06/24/2005 Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. (All Actions) Tracker:

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33. BILL
    17. S.1169 — 109th Congress (2005-2006) Federal Agency Data-Mining Reporting Act of 2005 Sponsor: Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI] (Introduced 06/06/2005) Cosponsors: (5) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 06/06/2005 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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34. 17. S.1169 — 109th Congress (2005-2006) Federal Agency Data-Mining Reporting Act of 2005 Sponsor: Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI] (Introduced 06/06/2005) Cosponsors: (5) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 06/06/2005 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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35. BILL
    18. S.589 — 109th Congress (2005-2006) Faster FOIA Act of 2005 Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] (Introduced 03/10/2005) Cosponsors: (5) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/17/2005 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 59. (All Actions) Tracker:

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36. 18. S.589 — 109th Congress (2005-2006) Faster FOIA Act of 2005 Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] (Introduced 03/10/2005) Cosponsors: (5) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/17/2005 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 59. (All Actions) Tracker:

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37. BILL
    19. S.266 — 109th Congress (2005-2006) Stop Government Propaganda Act Sponsor: Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ] (Introduced 02/02/2005) Cosponsors: (13) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/02/2005 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S896-898) (All Actions) Tracker:

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38. 19. S.266 — 109th Congress (2005-2006) Stop Government Propaganda Act Sponsor: Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ] (Introduced 02/02/2005) Cosponsors: (13) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/02/2005 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S896-898) (All Actions) Tracker:

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39. JOINT RESOLUTION
    20. S.J.Res.12 — 107th Congress (2001-2002) A joint resolution granting the consent of Congress to the International Emergency Management Assistance Memorandum of Understanding. Sponsor: Sen. Smith, Bob [R-NH] (Introduced 03/28/2001) Cosponsors: (7) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: House - 01/23/2002 Held at the desk. (All Actions) Tracker:

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40. 20. S.J.Res.12 — 107th Congress (2001-2002) A joint resolution granting the consent of Congress to the International Emergency Management Assistance Memorandum of Understanding. Sponsor: Sen. Smith, Bob [R-NH] (Introduced 03/28/2001) Cosponsors: (7) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: House - 01/23/2002 Held at the desk. (All Actions) Tracker:

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41. BILL
    21. S.703 — 107th Congress (2001-2002) A bill to extend the effective period of the consent of Congress to the interstate compact relating to the restoration of Atlantic salmon to the Connecticut River Basin and creating the Connecticut River Atlantic Salmon Commission, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Smith, Bob [R-NH] (Introduced 04/05/2001) Cosponsors: (7) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Committee Reports: S. Rept. 107-78 Latest Action: House - 12/10/2001 Held at the desk. (All Actions) Tracker:

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42. 21. S.703 — 107th Congress (2001-2002) A bill to extend the effective period of the consent of Congress to the interstate compact relating to the restoration of Atlantic salmon to the Connecticut River Basin and creating the Connecticut River Atlantic Salmon Commission, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Smith, Bob [R-NH] (Introduced 04/05/2001) Cosponsors: (7) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Committee Reports: S. Rept. 107-78 Latest Action: House - 12/10/2001 Held at the desk. (All Actions) Tracker:

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43. BILL
    22. S.1157 — 107th Congress (2001-2002) Dairy Consumers and Producers Protection Act of 2001 Sponsor: Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] (Introduced 06/29/2001) Cosponsors: (38) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 07/25/2001 Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 107-520. (All Actions) Tracker:

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44. 22. S.1157 — 107th Congress (2001-2002) Dairy Consumers and Producers Protection Act of 2001 Sponsor: Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] (Introduced 06/29/2001) Cosponsors: (38) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 07/25/2001 Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 107-520. (All Actions) Tracker:

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45. BILL
    23. S.270 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Consent Act Sponsor: Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME] (Introduced 02/05/1997) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/20/1997 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 30. (All Actions) Tracker:

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46. 23. S.270 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Consent Act Sponsor: Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME] (Introduced 02/05/1997) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/20/1997 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 30. (All Actions) Tracker:

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47. BILL
    24. S.419 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Consent Act Sponsor: Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME] (Introduced 02/15/1995) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 05/18/1995 Committee on Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. (All Actions) Tracker:

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48. 24. S.419 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Consent Act Sponsor: Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME] (Introduced 02/15/1995) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 05/18/1995 Committee on Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. (All Actions) Tracker:

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49. LAW
    25. S.257 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A bill to amend the charter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars to make eligible for membership those veterans that have served within the territorial limits of South Korea. Sponsor: Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] (Introduced 01/20/1995) Cosponsors: (6) Committees: Senate - Judiciary | House - Judiciary Latest Action: 03/07/1995 Became Public Law No: 104-3. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

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50. 25. S.257 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A bill to amend the charter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars to make eligible for membership those veterans that have served within the territorial limits of South Korea. Sponsor: Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] (Introduced 01/20/1995) Cosponsors: (6) Committees: Senate - Judiciary | House - Judiciary Latest Action: 03/07/1995 Became Public Law No: 104-3. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

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51. BILL
    26. S.2222 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994) Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Consent Act Sponsor: Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] (Introduced 06/21/1994) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 08/11/1994 Committee on Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. (All Actions) Tracker:

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52. 26. S.2222 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994) Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Consent Act Sponsor: Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] (Introduced 06/21/1994) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 08/11/1994 Committee on Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. (All Actions) Tracker:

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53. LAW
    27. S.J.Res.337 — 102nd Congress (1991-1992) A joint resolution designating September 18, 1992, as "National POW/MIA Recognition Day", and authorizing display of the National League of Families POW/MIA flag. Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA] (Introduced 09/15/1992) Cosponsors: (31) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: 09/30/1992 Became Public Law No: 102-373. (All Actions) Tracker:

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54. 27. S.J.Res.337 — 102nd Congress (1991-1992) A joint resolution designating September 18, 1992, as "National POW/MIA Recognition Day", and authorizing display of the National League of Families POW/MIA flag. Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA] (Introduced 09/15/1992) Cosponsors: (31) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: 09/30/1992 Became Public Law No: 102-373. (All Actions) Tracker:

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55. JOINT RESOLUTION
    28. S.J.Res.61 — 102nd Congress (1991-1992) A joint resolution to designate June 1, 1992, as "Kentucky Bicentennial Day". Sponsor: Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY] (Introduced 02/05/1991) Cosponsors: (52) Committees: Senate - Judiciary | House - Post Office and Civil Service Latest Action: House - 11/06/1991 Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population. (All Actions) Tracker:

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56. 28. S.J.Res.61 — 102nd Congress (1991-1992) A joint resolution to designate June 1, 1992, as "Kentucky Bicentennial Day". Sponsor: Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY] (Introduced 02/05/1991) Cosponsors: (52) Committees: Senate - Judiciary | House - Post Office and Civil Service Latest Action: House - 11/06/1991 Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population. (All Actions) Tracker:

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57. BILL
    29. S.1505 — 102nd Congress (1991-1992) A bill to amend the law relating to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Federal Holiday Commission. Sponsor: Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ] (Introduced 07/19/1991) Cosponsors: (24) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 11/05/1991 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 306. (All Actions) Tracker:

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58. 29. S.1505 — 102nd Congress (1991-1992) A bill to amend the law relating to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Federal Holiday Commission. Sponsor: Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ] (Introduced 07/19/1991) Cosponsors: (24) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 11/05/1991 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 306. (All Actions) Tracker:

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59. JOINT RESOLUTION
    30. S.J.Res.170 — 102nd Congress (1991-1992) A joint resolution designating September 20, 1991, as "National POW/MIA Recognition Day", and authorizing the display of the National League of Families POW/MIA flag on flagstaffs at certain Federal facilities. Sponsor: Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] (Introduced 06/27/1991) Cosponsors: (56) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: House - 09/17/1991 Held at the desk. (All Actions) Tracker:

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60. 30. S.J.Res.170 — 102nd Congress (1991-1992) A joint resolution designating September 20, 1991, as "National POW/MIA Recognition Day", and authorizing the display of the National League of Families POW/MIA flag on flagstaffs at certain Federal facilities. Sponsor: Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] (Introduced 06/27/1991) Cosponsors: (56) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: House - 09/17/1991 Held at the desk. (All Actions) Tracker:

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61. LAW
    31. S.J.Res.51 — 102nd Congress (1991-1992) A joint resolution to designate the week beginning March 4, 1991, as "Federal Employees Recognition Week". Sponsor: Sen. Sarbanes, Paul S. [D-MD] (Introduced 01/29/1991) Cosponsors: (54) Committees: Senate - Judiciary | House - Post Office and Civil Service Latest Action: 03/05/1991 Became Public Law No: 102-7. (All Actions) Tracker:

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62. 31. S.J.Res.51 — 102nd Congress (1991-1992) A joint resolution to designate the week beginning March 4, 1991, as "Federal Employees Recognition Week". Sponsor: Sen. Sarbanes, Paul S. [D-MD] (Introduced 01/29/1991) Cosponsors: (54) Committees: Senate - Judiciary | House - Post Office and Civil Service Latest Action: 03/05/1991 Became Public Law No: 102-7. (All Actions) Tracker:

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63. LAW
    32. S.J.Res.271 — 101st Congress (1989-1990) A joint resolution to designate July 10, 1990 as "Wyoming Centennial Day". Sponsor: Sen. Wallop, Malcolm [R-WY] (Introduced 03/08/1990) Cosponsors: (55) Committees: Senate - Judiciary | House - Post Office and Civil Service Latest Action: 07/06/1990 Became Public Law No: 101-325. (All Actions) Tracker:

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64. 32. S.J.Res.271 — 101st Congress (1989-1990) A joint resolution to designate July 10, 1990 as "Wyoming Centennial Day". Sponsor: Sen. Wallop, Malcolm [R-WY] (Introduced 03/08/1990) Cosponsors: (55) Committees: Senate - Judiciary | House - Post Office and Civil Service Latest Action: 07/06/1990 Became Public Law No: 101-325. (All Actions) Tracker:

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65. JOINT RESOLUTION
    33. S.J.Res.330 — 101st Congress (1989-1990) A joint resolution to commemorate the bicentennial of the enactment of the law which provided civil government for the territory from which the State of Tennessee was formed. Sponsor: Sen. Sasser, Jim [D-TN] (Introduced 05/24/1990) Cosponsors: (50) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 06/18/1990 Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (All Actions) Tracker:

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66. 33. S.J.Res.330 — 101st Congress (1989-1990) A joint resolution to commemorate the bicentennial of the enactment of the law which provided civil government for the territory from which the State of Tennessee was formed. Sponsor: Sen. Sasser, Jim [D-TN] (Introduced 05/24/1990) Cosponsors: (50) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 06/18/1990 Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (All Actions) Tracker:

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67. BILL
    34. S.511 — 101st Congress (1989-1990) A bill to recognize the organization known as the National Academies of Practice. Sponsor: Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] (Introduced 03/03/1989) Cosponsors: (51) Committees: Senate - Judiciary | House - Judiciary Latest Action: House - 03/14/1990 Referred to the Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. (All Actions) Tracker:

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68. 34. S.511 — 101st Congress (1989-1990) A bill to recognize the organization known as the National Academies of Practice. Sponsor: Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] (Introduced 03/03/1989) Cosponsors: (51) Committees: Senate - Judiciary | House - Judiciary Latest Action: House - 03/14/1990 Referred to the Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. (All Actions) Tracker:

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69. JOINT RESOLUTION
    35. S.J.Res.42 — 101st Congress (1989-1990) A joint resolution to designate March 16, 1989, as "Freedom of Information Day". Sponsor: Sen. Packwood, Bob [R-OR] (Introduced 01/31/1989) Cosponsors: (60) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 10/27/1989 Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (All Actions) Tracker:

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70. 35. S.J.Res.42 — 101st Congress (1989-1990) A joint resolution to designate March 16, 1989, as "Freedom of Information Day". Sponsor: Sen. Packwood, Bob [R-OR] (Introduced 01/31/1989) Cosponsors: (60) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 10/27/1989 Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (All Actions) Tracker:

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71. BILL
    36. S.431 — 101st Congress (1989-1990) Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday Commission Extension Act Sponsor: Sen. Nunn, Sam [D-GA] (Introduced 02/22/1989) Cosponsors: (61) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 05/02/1989 Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (All Actions) Tracker:

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72. 36. S.431 — 101st Congress (1989-1990) Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday Commission Extension Act Sponsor: Sen. Nunn, Sam [D-GA] (Introduced 02/22/1989) Cosponsors: (61) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 05/02/1989 Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (All Actions) Tracker:

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73. BILL
    37. S.104 — 100th Congress (1987-1988) A bill to recognize the organization known as the National Academies of Practice. Sponsor: Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] (Introduced 01/06/1987) Cosponsors: (51) Committees: Senate - Judiciary | House - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 07/17/1987 By Senator Biden from Committee on Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 100-114. (All Actions) Tracker:

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74. 37. S.104 — 100th Congress (1987-1988) A bill to recognize the organization known as the National Academies of Practice. Sponsor: Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] (Introduced 01/06/1987) Cosponsors: (51) Committees: Senate - Judiciary | House - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 07/17/1987 By Senator Biden from Committee on Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 100-114. (All Actions) Tracker:

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75. BILL
    38. S.789 — 100th Congress (1987-1988) National Narcotics Leadership Act of 1987 Sponsor: Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE] (Introduced 03/19/1987) Cosponsors: (32) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 05/14/1987 Committee on Judiciary. Hearings held. (All Actions) Tracker:

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76. 38. S.789 — 100th Congress (1987-1988) National Narcotics Leadership Act of 1987 Sponsor: Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE] (Introduced 03/19/1987) Cosponsors: (32) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 05/14/1987 Committee on Judiciary. Hearings held. (All Actions) Tracker:

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77. BILL
    39. S.542 — 100th Congress (1987-1988) A bill to recognize the organization known as the "Retired Enlisted Association, Incorporated. Sponsor: Sen. Armstrong, William L. [R-CO] (Introduced 02/19/1987) Cosponsors: (35) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/19/1987 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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78. 39. S.542 — 100th Congress (1987-1988) A bill to recognize the organization known as the "Retired Enlisted Association, Incorporated. Sponsor: Sen. Armstrong, William L. [R-CO] (Introduced 02/19/1987) Cosponsors: (35) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/19/1987 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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79. LAW
    40. S.3034 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) A bill to grant a Federal charter to the National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution. Sponsor: Sen. Kassebaum, Nancy Landon [R-KS] (Introduced 09/28/1984) Cosponsors: (43) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: 10/30/1984 Became Public Law No: 98-561. (All Actions) Tracker:

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80. 40. S.3034 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) A bill to grant a Federal charter to the National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution. Sponsor: Sen. Kassebaum, Nancy Landon [R-KS] (Introduced 09/28/1984) Cosponsors: (43) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: 10/30/1984 Became Public Law No: 98-561. (All Actions) Tracker:

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81. RESOLUTION
    41. S.Res.430 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) A resolution to express the sense of the Senate on recess appointments. Sponsor: Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] (Introduced 08/09/1984) Cosponsors: (40) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 08/20/1984 Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution. (All Actions) Tracker:

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82. 41. S.Res.430 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) A resolution to express the sense of the Senate on recess appointments. Sponsor: Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] (Introduced 08/09/1984) Cosponsors: (40) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 08/20/1984 Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution. (All Actions) Tracker:

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83. LAW
    42. S.2413 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) A bill to recognize the organization known as the American Gold Star Mothers, Incorporated. Sponsor: Sen. Denton, Jeremiah [R-AL] (Introduced 03/12/1984) Cosponsors: (79) Committees: Senate - Judiciary | House - Judiciary Latest Action: 06/12/1984 Became Public Law No: 98-314. (All Actions) Tracker:

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84. 42. S.2413 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) A bill to recognize the organization known as the American Gold Star Mothers, Incorporated. Sponsor: Sen. Denton, Jeremiah [R-AL] (Introduced 03/12/1984) Cosponsors: (79) Committees: Senate - Judiciary | House - Judiciary Latest Action: 06/12/1984 Became Public Law No: 98-314. (All Actions) Tracker:

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85. BILL
    43. S.1335 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) Freedom of Information Protection Act of 1983 Sponsor: Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN] (Introduced 05/19/1983) Cosponsors: (7) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 04/03/1984 Senate Subcommittee on Constitution. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 98-1278. (All Actions) Tracker:

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86. 43. S.1335 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) Freedom of Information Protection Act of 1983 Sponsor: Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN] (Introduced 05/19/1983) Cosponsors: (7) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 04/03/1984 Senate Subcommittee on Constitution. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 98-1278. (All Actions) Tracker:

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87. BILL
    44. S.2102 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) A bill to charter the National Academy of Public Administration. Sponsor: Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE] (Introduced 11/16/1983) Cosponsors: (46) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/27/1984 Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (All Actions) Tracker:

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88. 44. S.2102 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) A bill to charter the National Academy of Public Administration. Sponsor: Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE] (Introduced 11/16/1983) Cosponsors: (46) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/27/1984 Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (All Actions) Tracker:

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89. BILL
    45. S.2266 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) A bill to grant a Federal charter to Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc. Sponsor: Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA] (Introduced 02/07/1984) Cosponsors: (52) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/07/1984 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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90. 45. S.2266 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) A bill to grant a Federal charter to Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc. Sponsor: Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA] (Introduced 02/07/1984) Cosponsors: (52) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/07/1984 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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91. BILL
    46. S.2258 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) A bill to grant a Federal charter to the 369th Veterans' Association. Sponsor: Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] (Introduced 02/06/1984) Cosponsors: (49) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/06/1984 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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92. 46. S.2258 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) A bill to grant a Federal charter to the 369th Veterans' Association. Sponsor: Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] (Introduced 02/06/1984) Cosponsors: (49) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/06/1984 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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93. BILL
    47. S.1327 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) A bill to provide for Congressional approval of the Connecticut River Atlantic Salmon Compact. Sponsor: Sen. Humphrey, Gordon J. [R-NH] (Introduced 05/19/1983) Cosponsors: (6) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 10/27/1983 Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (All Actions) Tracker:

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94. 47. S.1327 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) A bill to provide for Congressional approval of the Connecticut River Atlantic Salmon Compact. Sponsor: Sen. Humphrey, Gordon J. [R-NH] (Introduced 05/19/1983) Cosponsors: (6) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 10/27/1983 Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (All Actions) Tracker:

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95. BILL
    48. S.858 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) A bill to recognize the organization known as the National Association of State Directors of Veterans Affairs, Incorporated. Sponsor: Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] (Introduced 03/18/1983) Cosponsors: (31) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/18/1983 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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96. 48. S.858 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) A bill to recognize the organization known as the National Association of State Directors of Veterans Affairs, Incorporated. Sponsor: Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] (Introduced 03/18/1983) Cosponsors: (31) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/18/1983 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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97. BILL
    49. S.444 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) Equal Access to Voting Rights Act Sponsor: Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN] (Introduced 02/03/1983) Cosponsors: (49) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/02/1983 Referred to Subcommittee on Separation of Powers. (All Actions) Tracker:

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98. 49. S.444 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) Equal Access to Voting Rights Act Sponsor: Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN] (Introduced 02/03/1983) Cosponsors: (49) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/02/1983 Referred to Subcommittee on Separation of Powers. (All Actions) Tracker:

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99. BILL
    50. S.1992 — 97th Congress (1981-1982) Voting Rights Act Amendments of 1982 Sponsor: Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD] (Introduced 12/16/1981) Cosponsors: (78) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 12/02/1982 Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (All Actions) Tracker:

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       Array ( [actionDate] => 1982-05-25 [displayText] => Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Thurmond with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 97-417. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced )
100. 50. S.1992 — 97th Congress (1981-1982) Voting Rights Act Amendments of 1982 Sponsor: Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD] (Introduced 12/16/1981) Cosponsors: (78) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 12/02/1982 Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (All Actions) Tracker:

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101. BILL
     51. S.2835 — 97th Congress (1981-1982) A bill to grant the consent and approval of the Congress to an interstate agreement or compact relating to the restoration of Atlantic salmon in the Connecticut River Basin, and to allow the Secretary of Commerce and the Secretary of the Interior to participate as members in a Connecticut River Atlantic Salmon Commission. Sponsor: Sen. Humphrey, Gordon J. [R-NH] (Introduced 08/13/1982) Cosponsors: (7) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 11/29/1982 Committee on Judiciary received executive comment from Office of the Attorney General. (All Actions) Tracker:

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102. 51. S.2835 — 97th Congress (1981-1982) A bill to grant the consent and approval of the Congress to an interstate agreement or compact relating to the restoration of Atlantic salmon in the Connecticut River Basin, and to allow the Secretary of Commerce and the Secretary of the Interior to participate as members in a Connecticut River Atlantic Salmon Commission. Sponsor: Sen. Humphrey, Gordon J. [R-NH] (Introduced 08/13/1982) Cosponsors: (7) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 11/29/1982 Committee on Judiciary received executive comment from Office of the Attorney General. (All Actions) Tracker:

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103. JOINT RESOLUTION
     52. S.J.Res.3 — 97th Congress (1981-1982) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution to provide for the direct popular election of the President and Vice President of the United States. Sponsor: Sen. Pryor, David H. [D-AR] (Introduced 01/05/1981) Cosponsors: (22) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 06/23/1982 Committee on Judiciary received executive comment from Office of the Attorney General. (All Actions) Tracker:

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104. 52. S.J.Res.3 — 97th Congress (1981-1982) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution to provide for the direct popular election of the President and Vice President of the United States. Sponsor: Sen. Pryor, David H. [D-AR] (Introduced 01/05/1981) Cosponsors: (22) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 06/23/1982 Committee on Judiciary received executive comment from Office of the Attorney General. (All Actions) Tracker:

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105. BILL
     53. S.2215 — 97th Congress (1981-1982) A bill to recognize the organization known as the National Association of State Directors of Veterans Affairs, Incorporated. Sponsor: Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] (Introduced 03/16/1982) Cosponsors: (55) Committees: Senate - Judiciary | House - Judiciary Latest Action: House - 06/03/1982 Referred to Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1982-05-20 [displayText] => Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Thurmond without amendment. With written report No. 97-409. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced )
     2. Passed Senate
        Array ( [actionDate] => 1982-05-27 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate )
106. 53. S.2215 — 97th Congress (1981-1982) A bill to recognize the organization known as the National Association of State Directors of Veterans Affairs, Incorporated. Sponsor: Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] (Introduced 03/16/1982) Cosponsors: (55) Committees: Senate - Judiciary | House - Judiciary Latest Action: House - 06/03/1982 Referred to Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1982-05-20 [displayText] => Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Thurmond without amendment. With written report No. 97-409. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced )
     2. Passed Senate
        Array ( [actionDate] => 1982-05-27 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate )
107. BILL
     54. S.2452 — 97th Congress (1981-1982) Freedom of Information Protection Act of 1982 Sponsor: Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN] (Introduced 04/28/1982) Cosponsors: (5) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 05/03/1982 Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution. (All Actions) Tracker:

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108. 54. S.2452 — 97th Congress (1981-1982) Freedom of Information Protection Act of 1982 Sponsor: Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN] (Introduced 04/28/1982) Cosponsors: (5) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 05/03/1982 Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution. (All Actions) Tracker:

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109. BILL
     55. S.1080 — 97th Congress (1981-1982) Regulatory Reform Act Sponsor: Sen. Laxalt, Paul D. [R-NV] (Introduced 04/30/1981) Cosponsors: (80) Committees: Senate - Governmental Affairs; Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/24/1982 Passed Senate with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 94-0. Record Vote No: 62. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1981-09-18 [displayText] => Committee on Governmental Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Roth favorably with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced )
     2. Passed Senate
        Array ( [actionDate] => 1982-03-24 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 94-0. Record Vote No: 62. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate )
110. 55. S.1080 — 97th Congress (1981-1982) Regulatory Reform Act Sponsor: Sen. Laxalt, Paul D. [R-NV] (Introduced 04/30/1981) Cosponsors: (80) Committees: Senate - Governmental Affairs; Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/24/1982 Passed Senate with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 94-0. Record Vote No: 62. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1981-09-18 [displayText] => Committee on Governmental Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Roth favorably with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced )
     2. Passed Senate
        Array ( [actionDate] => 1982-03-24 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 94-0. Record Vote No: 62. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate )
111. BILL
     56. S.267 — 97th Congress (1981-1982) A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to provide that the Federal tort claims provisions of that title are the exclusive remedy in medical malpractice actions and proceedings resulting from federally authorized National Guard training activities, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ] (Introduced 01/27/1981) Cosponsors: (32) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 12/16/1981 Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Voice Vote. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1981-12-14 [displayText] => Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Thurmond favorably without amendment. With written report No. 97-297. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced )
112. 56. S.267 — 97th Congress (1981-1982) A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to provide that the Federal tort claims provisions of that title are the exclusive remedy in medical malpractice actions and proceedings resulting from federally authorized National Guard training activities, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ] (Introduced 01/27/1981) Cosponsors: (32) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 12/16/1981 Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Voice Vote. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1981-12-14 [displayText] => Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Thurmond favorably without amendment. With written report No. 97-297. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced )
113. LAW
     57. S.195 — 97th Congress (1981-1982) An act to recognize the organization known as the United States Submarine Veterans of World War II. Sponsor: Sen. Goldwater, Barry [R-AZ] (Introduced 01/22/1981) Cosponsors: (42) Committees: Senate - Judiciary | House - Judiciary Latest Action: 11/20/1981 Became Public Law No: 97-83. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1981-04-10 [displayText] => Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Thurmond favorably without amendment. With written report No. 97-37. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced )
     2. Passed Senate
        Array ( [actionDate] => 1981-04-27 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate )
     3. Passed House
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     4. Resolving Differences
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     5. To President
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     6. Became Law
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114. 57. S.195 — 97th Congress (1981-1982) An act to recognize the organization known as the United States Submarine Veterans of World War II. Sponsor: Sen. Goldwater, Barry [R-AZ] (Introduced 01/22/1981) Cosponsors: (42) Committees: Senate - Judiciary | House - Judiciary Latest Action: 11/20/1981 Became Public Law No: 97-83. (All Actions) Tracker:

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     2. Passed Senate
        Array ( [actionDate] => 1981-04-27 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate )
     3. Passed House
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     4. Resolving Differences
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     5. To President
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     6. Became Law
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115. BILL
     58. S.32 — 97th Congress (1981-1982) A bill to grant a Federal Charter to the Italian American War Veterans of the United States of America. Sponsor: Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI] (Introduced 01/05/1981) Cosponsors: (49) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 11/10/1981 Committee on Judiciary. Ordered favorably reported H.R. 4734 in lieu of this bill. (All Actions) Tracker:

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116. 58. S.32 — 97th Congress (1981-1982) A bill to grant a Federal Charter to the Italian American War Veterans of the United States of America. Sponsor: Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI] (Introduced 01/05/1981) Cosponsors: (49) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 11/10/1981 Committee on Judiciary. Ordered favorably reported H.R. 4734 in lieu of this bill. (All Actions) Tracker:

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117. BILL
     59. S.1466 — 97th Congress (1981-1982) Regulatory Improvements Act of 1981 Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] (Introduced 07/13/1981) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Governmental Affairs; Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 09/21/1981 Committee on Governmental Affairs received executive comment from Occupational Safety & Health Review Commission. (All Actions) Tracker:

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118. 59. S.1466 — 97th Congress (1981-1982) Regulatory Improvements Act of 1981 Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] (Introduced 07/13/1981) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Governmental Affairs; Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 09/21/1981 Committee on Governmental Affairs received executive comment from Occupational Safety & Health Review Commission. (All Actions) Tracker:

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119. BILL
     60. S.895 — 97th Congress (1981-1982) Voting Rights Act Amendments of 1981 Sponsor: Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD] (Introduced 04/07/1981) Cosponsors: (31) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 04/22/1981 Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution. (All Actions) Tracker:

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120. 60. S.895 — 97th Congress (1981-1982) Voting Rights Act Amendments of 1981 Sponsor: Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD] (Introduced 04/07/1981) Cosponsors: (31) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 04/22/1981 Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution. (All Actions) Tracker:

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121. JOINT RESOLUTION
     61. S.J.Res.22 — 97th Congress (1981-1982) A joint resolution authorizing the President to proclaim March 16 of each year as "Freedom of Information Day". Sponsor: Sen. Proxmire, William [D-WI] (Introduced 01/29/1981) Cosponsors: (36) Committees: Senate - Judiciary | House - Post Office and Civil Service Latest Action: House - 03/13/1981 Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1981-03-06 [displayText] => Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Thurmond favorably with an amendment and an amendment to the title and with a preamble. Without written report. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced )
     2. Passed Senate
        Array ( [actionDate] => 1981-03-10 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and with a preamble by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate )
122. 61. S.J.Res.22 — 97th Congress (1981-1982) A joint resolution authorizing the President to proclaim March 16 of each year as "Freedom of Information Day". Sponsor: Sen. Proxmire, William [D-WI] (Introduced 01/29/1981) Cosponsors: (36) Committees: Senate - Judiciary | House - Post Office and Civil Service Latest Action: House - 03/13/1981 Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1981-03-10 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and with a preamble by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate )
123. LAW
     62. S.1179 — 96th Congress (1979-1980) A bill to incorporate the Gold Star Wives of America. Sponsor: Sen. Bayh, Birch [D-IN] (Introduced 05/17/1979) Cosponsors: (48) Committees: Senate - Judiciary | House - Judiciary Latest Action: 12/04/1980 Public Law 96-497. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1979-12-12 [displayText] => Reported to Senate from the Committee on the Judiciary with amendment, S. Rept. 96-479. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced )
     2. Passed Senate
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     3. Passed House
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     4. Resolving Differences
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     5. To President
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     6. Became Law
        Array ( [actionDate] => 1980-12-04 [displayText] => Public Law 96-497. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law )
124. 62. S.1179 — 96th Congress (1979-1980) A bill to incorporate the Gold Star Wives of America. Sponsor: Sen. Bayh, Birch [D-IN] (Introduced 05/17/1979) Cosponsors: (48) Committees: Senate - Judiciary | House - Judiciary Latest Action: 12/04/1980 Public Law 96-497. (All Actions) Tracker:

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     4. Resolving Differences
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     6. Became Law
        Array ( [actionDate] => 1980-12-04 [displayText] => Public Law 96-497. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law )
125. LAW
     63. S.43 — 96th Congress (1979-1980) National Ski Patrol System Recognition Act of 1979 Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] (Introduced 01/15/1979) Cosponsors: (62) Committees: Senate - Judiciary | House - Judiciary Latest Action: 12/02/1980 Public Law 96-489. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1979-11-08 [displayText] => Reported to Senate from the Committee on the Judiciary with amendment, S. Rept. 96-411. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced )
     2. Passed Senate
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     3. Passed House
        Array ( [actionDate] => 1980-11-17 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, amended, in lieu of H. R. 2279. [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
     4. Resolving Differences
        Array ( [actionDate] => 1980-11-19 [displayText] => [externalActionCode] => 20000 [description] => Resolving Differences )
     5. To President
        Array ( [actionDate] => 1980-11-21 [displayText] => Measure presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President )
     6. Became Law
        Array ( [actionDate] => 1980-12-02 [displayText] => Public Law 96-489. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law )
126. 63. S.43 — 96th Congress (1979-1980) National Ski Patrol System Recognition Act of 1979 Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] (Introduced 01/15/1979) Cosponsors: (62) Committees: Senate - Judiciary | House - Judiciary Latest Action: 12/02/1980 Public Law 96-489. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1979-11-08 [displayText] => Reported to Senate from the Committee on the Judiciary with amendment, S. Rept. 96-411. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced )
     2. Passed Senate
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     3. Passed House
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     4. Resolving Differences
        Array ( [actionDate] => 1980-11-19 [displayText] => [externalActionCode] => 20000 [description] => Resolving Differences )
     5. To President
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     6. Became Law
        Array ( [actionDate] => 1980-12-02 [displayText] => Public Law 96-489. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law )
127. BILL
     64. S.2542 — 96th Congress (1979-1980) A bill to grant a Federal charter to the Italian American War Veterans of the United States of America. Sponsor: Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI] (Introduced 04/03/1980) Cosponsors: (47) Committees: Senate - Judiciary | House - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 12/01/1980 Measure passed Senate. (All Actions) Tracker:

     This bill has the status Passed Senate

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     1. Introduced
        Array ( [actionDate] => 1980-11-21 [displayText] => Reported to Senate from the Committee on the Judiciary, S. Rept. 96-1029. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced )
     2. Passed Senate
        Array ( [actionDate] => 1980-12-01 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate )
128. 64. S.2542 — 96th Congress (1979-1980) A bill to grant a Federal charter to the Italian American War Veterans of the United States of America. Sponsor: Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI] (Introduced 04/03/1980) Cosponsors: (47) Committees: Senate - Judiciary | House - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 12/01/1980 Measure passed Senate. (All Actions) Tracker:

     This bill has the status Passed Senate

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     1. Introduced
        Array ( [actionDate] => 1980-11-21 [displayText] => Reported to Senate from the Committee on the Judiciary, S. Rept. 96-1029. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced )
     2. Passed Senate
        Array ( [actionDate] => 1980-12-01 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate )
129. BILL
     65. S.262 — 96th Congress (1979-1980) Reform of Federal Regulation Act of 1979 Sponsor: Sen. Ribicoff, Abraham A. [D-CT] (Introduced 01/31/1979) Cosponsors: (38) Committees: Senate - Judiciary; Governmental Affairs Committee Reports: S.Rept 96-1018 Part 1; S.Rept 96-1018 Part 2 Latest Action: Senate - 10/30/1980 Reported jointly to Senate from the Committee on the Judiciary, S. Rept. 96-1018 (Part II). (All Actions) Tracker:

     This bill has the status Introduced

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     1. Introduced
        Array ( [actionDate] => 1980-10-30 [displayText] => Reported jointly to Senate from the Committee on the Judiciary, S. Rept. 96-1018 (Part II). [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced )
130. 65. S.262 — 96th Congress (1979-1980) Reform of Federal Regulation Act of 1979 Sponsor: Sen. Ribicoff, Abraham A. [D-CT] (Introduced 01/31/1979) Cosponsors: (38) Committees: Senate - Judiciary; Governmental Affairs Committee Reports: S.Rept 96-1018 Part 1; S.Rept 96-1018 Part 2 Latest Action: Senate - 10/30/1980 Reported jointly to Senate from the Committee on the Judiciary, S. Rept. 96-1018 (Part II). (All Actions) Tracker:

     This bill has the status Introduced

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     1. Introduced
        Array ( [actionDate] => 1980-10-30 [displayText] => Reported jointly to Senate from the Committee on the Judiciary, S. Rept. 96-1018 (Part II). [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced )
131. LAW
     66. S.299 — 96th Congress (1979-1980) An act to amend title 5, United States Code, to improve Federal rulemaking by creating procedures to analyze the availability of more flexible regulatory approaches for small entities, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Culver, John C. [D-IA] (Introduced 01/31/1979) Cosponsors: (29) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: 09/19/1980 Public Law 96-354. (All Actions) Tracker:

     This bill has the status Became Law

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     1. Introduced
        Array ( [actionDate] => 1980-07-30 [displayText] => Reported to Senate from the Committee on the Judiciary with amendment, S. Rept. 96-878. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced )
     2. Passed Senate
        Array ( [actionDate] => 1980-08-06 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate, amended. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate )
     3. Passed House
        Array ( [actionDate] => 1980-09-09 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House. [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
     4. To President
        Array ( [actionDate] => 1980-09-10 [displayText] => Measure presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President )
     5. Became Law
        Array ( [actionDate] => 1980-09-19 [displayText] => Public Law 96-354. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law )
132. 66. S.299 — 96th Congress (1979-1980) An act to amend title 5, United States Code, to improve Federal rulemaking by creating procedures to analyze the availability of more flexible regulatory approaches for small entities, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Culver, John C. [D-IA] (Introduced 01/31/1979) Cosponsors: (29) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: 09/19/1980 Public Law 96-354. (All Actions) Tracker:

     This bill has the status Became Law

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     1. Introduced
        Array ( [actionDate] => 1980-07-30 [displayText] => Reported to Senate from the Committee on the Judiciary with amendment, S. Rept. 96-878. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced )
     2. Passed Senate
        Array ( [actionDate] => 1980-08-06 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate, amended. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate )
     3. Passed House
        Array ( [actionDate] => 1980-09-09 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House. [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
     4. To President
        Array ( [actionDate] => 1980-09-10 [displayText] => Measure presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President )
     5. Became Law
        Array ( [actionDate] => 1980-09-19 [displayText] => Public Law 96-354. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law )
133. BILL
     67. S.2623 — 96th Congress (1979-1980) A bill to incorporate the United States Submarine Veterans of World War II. Sponsor: Sen. Goldwater, Barry [R-AZ] (Introduced 04/29/1980) Cosponsors: (48) Committees: Senate - Judiciary | House - Judiciary Latest Action: House - 08/20/1980 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

     This bill has the status Passed Senate

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     1. Introduced
        Array ( [actionDate] => 1980-08-05 [displayText] => Reported to Senate from the Committee on the Judiciary, S. Rept. 96-888. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced )
     2. Passed Senate
        Array ( [actionDate] => 1980-08-18 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate )
134. 67. S.2623 — 96th Congress (1979-1980) A bill to incorporate the United States Submarine Veterans of World War II. Sponsor: Sen. Goldwater, Barry [R-AZ] (Introduced 04/29/1980) Cosponsors: (48) Committees: Senate - Judiciary | House - Judiciary Latest Action: House - 08/20/1980 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

     This bill has the status Passed Senate

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     1. Introduced
        Array ( [actionDate] => 1980-08-05 [displayText] => Reported to Senate from the Committee on the Judiciary, S. Rept. 96-888. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced )
     2. Passed Senate
        Array ( [actionDate] => 1980-08-18 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate )
135. BILL
     68. S.2147 — 96th Congress (1979-1980) Regulatory Flexibility and Administrative Reform Act of 1979 Sponsor: Sen. Culver, John C. [D-IA] (Introduced 12/18/1979) Cosponsors: (14) Committees: Senate - Judiciary; Governmental Affairs Latest Action: Senate - 12/18/1979 Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

     This bill has the status Introduced

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1979-12-18 [displayText] => Introduced in Senate [externalActionCode] => 10000 [description] => Introduced )
136. 68. S.2147 — 96th Congress (1979-1980) Regulatory Flexibility and Administrative Reform Act of 1979 Sponsor: Sen. Culver, John C. [D-IA] (Introduced 12/18/1979) Cosponsors: (14) Committees: Senate - Judiciary; Governmental Affairs Latest Action: Senate - 12/18/1979 Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

     This bill has the status Introduced

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     1. Introduced
        Array ( [actionDate] => 1979-12-18 [displayText] => Introduced in Senate [externalActionCode] => 10000 [description] => Introduced )
137. JOINT RESOLUTION
     69. S.J.Res.28 — 96th Congress (1979-1980) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution to provide for the direct popular election of the President and Vice President of the United States. Sponsor: Sen. Bayh, Birch [D-IN] (Introduced 01/25/1979) Cosponsors: (36) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 07/10/1979 Measure failed of passage in Senate, roll call #161 (51-48). (All Actions) Tracker:

     This bill has the status Failed Senate

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     1. Introduced
        Array ( [actionDate] => 1979-04-10 [displayText] => Reported to Senate from the Committee on the Judiciary, S. Rept. 96-111. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced )
     2. Failed Senate
        Array ( [actionDate] => 1979-07-10 [displayText] => Failed of passage/not agreed to in Senate: Measure failed of passage in Senate, roll call #161 (51-48). [externalActionCode] => 18000 [description] => Failed Senate )
138. 69. S.J.Res.28 — 96th Congress (1979-1980) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution to provide for the direct popular election of the President and Vice President of the United States. Sponsor: Sen. Bayh, Birch [D-IN] (Introduced 01/25/1979) Cosponsors: (36) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 07/10/1979 Measure failed of passage in Senate, roll call #161 (51-48). (All Actions) Tracker:

     This bill has the status Failed Senate

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     1. Introduced
        Array ( [actionDate] => 1979-04-10 [displayText] => Reported to Senate from the Committee on the Judiciary, S. Rept. 96-111. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced )
     2. Failed Senate
        Array ( [actionDate] => 1979-07-10 [displayText] => Failed of passage/not agreed to in Senate: Measure failed of passage in Senate, roll call #161 (51-48). [externalActionCode] => 18000 [description] => Failed Senate )
139. JOINT RESOLUTION
     70. S.J.Res.1 — 96th Congress (1979-1980) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution to provide for the direct popular election of the President and Vice President of the United States. Sponsor: Sen. Bayh, Birch [D-IN] (Introduced 01/15/1979) Cosponsors: (38) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 01/15/1979 Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

     This bill has the status Introduced

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     1. Introduced
        Array ( [actionDate] => 1979-01-15 [displayText] => Introduced in Senate [externalActionCode] => 10000 [description] => Introduced )
140. 70. S.J.Res.1 — 96th Congress (1979-1980) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution to provide for the direct popular election of the President and Vice President of the United States. Sponsor: Sen. Bayh, Birch [D-IN] (Introduced 01/15/1979) Cosponsors: (38) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 01/15/1979 Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

     This bill has the status Introduced

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1979-01-15 [displayText] => Introduced in Senate [externalActionCode] => 10000 [description] => Introduced )
141. LAW
     71. S.2403 — 95th Congress (1977-1978) A bill to consent to certain amendments to the New Hampshire-Vermont interstate school compact, approved by Public Law 91-21. Sponsor: Sen. Stafford, Robert T. [R-VT] (Introduced 01/23/1978) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: Senate - Judiciary | House - Judiciary Latest Action: 10/27/1978 Public Law 95-536. (All Actions) Tracker:

     This bill has the status Became Law

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     1. Introduced
        Array ( [actionDate] => 1978-10-05 [displayText] => Reported to House from the Committee on the Judiciary, H. Rept. 95-1722. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced )
     2. Passed Senate
        Array ( [actionDate] => 1978-07-14 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate )
     3. Passed House
        Array ( [actionDate] => 1978-10-12 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House. [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
     4. To President
        Array ( [actionDate] => 1978-10-25 [displayText] => Measure presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President )
     5. Became Law
        Array ( [actionDate] => 1978-10-27 [displayText] => Public Law 95-536. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law )
142. 71. S.2403 — 95th Congress (1977-1978) A bill to consent to certain amendments to the New Hampshire-Vermont interstate school compact, approved by Public Law 91-21. Sponsor: Sen. Stafford, Robert T. [R-VT] (Introduced 01/23/1978) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: Senate - Judiciary | House - Judiciary Latest Action: 10/27/1978 Public Law 95-536. (All Actions) Tracker:

     This bill has the status Became Law

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     1. Introduced
        Array ( [actionDate] => 1978-10-05 [displayText] => Reported to House from the Committee on the Judiciary, H. Rept. 95-1722. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced )
     2. Passed Senate
        Array ( [actionDate] => 1978-07-14 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate )
     3. Passed House
        Array ( [actionDate] => 1978-10-12 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House. [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
     4. To President
        Array ( [actionDate] => 1978-10-25 [displayText] => Measure presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President )
     5. Became Law
        Array ( [actionDate] => 1978-10-27 [displayText] => Public Law 95-536. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law )
143. LAW
     72. S.555 — 95th Congress (1977-1978) Ethics in Government Act Sponsor: Sen. Ribicoff, Abraham A. [D-CT] (Introduced 02/01/1977) Cosponsors: (28) Committees: Senate - Governmental Affairs; Judiciary Latest Action: 10/26/1978 Public Law 95-521. (All Actions) Tracker:

     This bill has the status Became Law

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     1. Introduced
        Array ( [actionDate] => 1977-06-15 [displayText] => Reported to Senate from the Committee on the Judiciary with amendment, S. Rept. 95-273. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced )
     2. Passed Senate
        Array ( [actionDate] => 1977-06-27 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate, amended, roll call #245 (74-5). [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate )
     3. Passed House
        Array ( [actionDate] => 1978-09-27 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, amended, in lieu of H.R. 1. [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
     4. Resolving Differences
        Array ( [actionDate] => 1978-10-12 [displayText] => Conference report agreed to in House: House agreed to conference report, roll call #899 (370-23). [externalActionCode] => 21000 [description] => Resolving Differences )
     5. To President
        Array ( [actionDate] => 1978-10-25 [displayText] => Measure presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President )
     6. Became Law
        Array ( [actionDate] => 1978-10-26 [displayText] => Public Law 95-521. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law )
144. 72. S.555 — 95th Congress (1977-1978) Ethics in Government Act Sponsor: Sen. Ribicoff, Abraham A. [D-CT] (Introduced 02/01/1977) Cosponsors: (28) Committees: Senate - Governmental Affairs; Judiciary Latest Action: 10/26/1978 Public Law 95-521. (All Actions) Tracker:

     This bill has the status Became Law

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     1. Introduced
        Array ( [actionDate] => 1977-06-15 [displayText] => Reported to Senate from the Committee on the Judiciary with amendment, S. Rept. 95-273. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced )
     2. Passed Senate
        Array ( [actionDate] => 1977-06-27 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate, amended, roll call #245 (74-5). [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate )
     3. Passed House
        Array ( [actionDate] => 1978-09-27 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, amended, in lieu of H.R. 1. [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
     4. Resolving Differences
        Array ( [actionDate] => 1978-10-12 [displayText] => Conference report agreed to in House: House agreed to conference report, roll call #899 (370-23). [externalActionCode] => 21000 [description] => Resolving Differences )
     5. To President
        Array ( [actionDate] => 1978-10-25 [displayText] => Measure presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President )
     6. Became Law
        Array ( [actionDate] => 1978-10-26 [displayText] => Public Law 95-521. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law )
145. JOINT RESOLUTION
     73. S.J.Res.1 — 95th Congress (1977-1978) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution to provide for the direct popular election of the President and Vice President of the United States. Sponsor: Sen. Bayh, Birch [D-IN] (Introduced 01/10/1977) Cosponsors: (44) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 12/06/1977 Reported to Senate from the Committee on the Judiciary, S. Rept. 95-609. (All Actions) Tracker:

     This bill has the status Introduced

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     1. Introduced
        Array ( [actionDate] => 1977-12-06 [displayText] => Reported to Senate from the Committee on the Judiciary, S. Rept. 95-609. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced )
146. 73. S.J.Res.1 — 95th Congress (1977-1978) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution to provide for the direct popular election of the President and Vice President of the United States. Sponsor: Sen. Bayh, Birch [D-IN] (Introduced 01/10/1977) Cosponsors: (44) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 12/06/1977 Reported to Senate from the Committee on the Judiciary, S. Rept. 95-609. (All Actions) Tracker:

     This bill has the status Introduced

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1977-12-06 [displayText] => Reported to Senate from the Committee on the Judiciary, S. Rept. 95-609. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced )
147. BILL
     74. S.1571 — 95th Congress (1977-1978) A bill to incorporate the National Ski Patrol System, Incorporated. Sponsor: Sen. McIntyre, Thomas J. [D-NH] (Introduced 05/19/1977) Cosponsors: (27) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 05/19/1977 Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

     This bill has the status Introduced

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1977-05-19 [displayText] => Introduced in Senate [externalActionCode] => 10000 [description] => Introduced )
148. 74. S.1571 — 95th Congress (1977-1978) A bill to incorporate the National Ski Patrol System, Incorporated. Sponsor: Sen. McIntyre, Thomas J. [D-NH] (Introduced 05/19/1977) Cosponsors: (27) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 05/19/1977 Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

     This bill has the status Introduced

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1977-05-19 [displayText] => Introduced in Senate [externalActionCode] => 10000 [description] => Introduced )
149. BILL
     75. S.2022 — 94th Congress (1975-1976) Criminal Loss Recovery Act Sponsor: Sen. Hartke, Vance [D-IN] (Introduced 06/26/1975) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 06/26/1975 Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

     This bill has the status Introduced

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1975-06-26 [displayText] => Introduced in Senate [externalActionCode] => 10000 [description] => Introduced )
150. 75. S.2022 — 94th Congress (1975-1976) Criminal Loss Recovery Act Sponsor: Sen. Hartke, Vance [D-IN] (Introduced 06/26/1975) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 06/26/1975 Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

     This bill has the status Introduced

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     1. Introduced
        Array ( [actionDate] => 1975-06-26 [displayText] => Introduced in Senate [externalActionCode] => 10000 [description] => Introduced )