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S.306, the Genetic Non-Discrimination bill

S.Res.54, a resolution paying tribute to John Hume S.Res.57, a resolution to designate February 25, 2005 as "National M.P.S. Awareness Day" (Mucopolysaccharidosis) S.384, Nazi War Crimes Working Group Extension

S.384, the Nazi War Crimes Working Group Extension Act

S.Con.Res.13, a concurrent resolution to congratulate the American Society of Mechanical Engineers on their 125th Anniversary

On the Nomination: Confirmation Michael Chertoff, of New Jersey, To Be Secretary of Homeland Security Result: Confirmed (98-0, 2 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Nomination: Confirmation Michael Chertoff, of New Jersey, To Be Secretary of Homeland Security Result: Confirmed (98-0, 2 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

Executive Nominations

S.Res.51, a resolution recognizing the importance of the writings of Dashiell Hammett to American literature and culture on the 75th anniversary of the first publication of "The Maltese Falcon" S.Res.52, a resolution honoring Shirley Chisholm for her service to the nation and expressing condolences...

Executive Nominations

S.Res.37, a resolution to designate the week of February 7-11, 2005 as "National School Counseling Week"

On Passage of the Bill: S. 5; A bill to amend the procedures that apply to consideration of interstate class actions to assure fairer outcomes for class members and defendants, and for other purposes. Result: Passed (72-26, 2 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On Passage of the Bill: S. 5; A bill to amend the procedures that apply to consideration of interstate class actions to assure fairer outcomes for class members and defendants, and for other purposes. Result: Passed (72-26, 2 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 12: Feingold Amdt. No. 12; To establish time limits for action by Federal district courts on motions to remand cases that have been removed to Federal court. Result: Rejected (37-61, 2 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 12: Feingold Amdt. No. 12; To establish time limits for action by Federal district courts on motions to remand cases that have been removed to Federal court. Result: Rejected (37-61, 2 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

S.5, the Class Action bill

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4: Feinstein Amdt. No. 4; To clarify the application of State law in certain class actions, and for other purposes. Result: Rejected (38-61, 1 member not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2: Kennedy Amdt. No. 2; To amend the definition of class action in title 28, United States Code, to exclude class actions relating to civil rights or the payment of wages. Result: Rejected (40-59, 1 member not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4: Feinstein Amdt. No. 4; To clarify the application of State law in certain class actions, and for other purposes. Result: Rejected (38-61, 1 member not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2: Kennedy Amdt. No. 2; To amend the definition of class action in title 28, United States Code, to exclude class actions relating to civil rights or the payment of wages. Result: Rejected (40-59, 1 member not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 5: Motion to Table Pryor Amdt. No. 5; To exempt class action lawsuits brought by the attorney general of any State from the modified civil procedures required by this Act. Result: Agreed to (60-39, 1 member not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]