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Adopted S.Res.489, a resolution honoring the life and achievements of Dr. Benjamin L. Hooks. Adopted H.Con.Res.243, a concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a June 6, 2010 event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha. Passed HR4360, a...

Adopted S.Res.484, a resolution designating the week of May 16 through May 22, 2010, as "National Public Works Week" Adopted S.Res.485, a resolution designating April 2010, as "Financial Literacy Month" Adopted S.Res.486, a resolution supporting the mission and goals of the 2010 National Crime...

Adopted S.Res.479, a resolution expressing sympathy for the people of Poland in the aftermath of the devastating plane crash that killed the country's President, First Lady, and 94 other high-ranking government, military, and civic leaders on April 10, 2010. Adopted S.Res.204, a resolution...

Passed S.1749, Cell Phone Contraband Act (with a Feinstein amendment) Adopted S.Res.409, a resolution calling on members of the Parliament in Uganda to reject the proposed "Anti-Homosexuality Bill", and for other purposes.

Passed HR4887, TRICARE Affirmation ACt

Passed HR4957, FAA Extension Act (extends to April 30, 2010; current extension expires March 31, 2010). Passed S.3162, a bill to clarify the health care provided by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs that constitutes minimum essential coverage. Passed HR4621, the Prevent deceptive Census Look Alike...

Passed S.3186, to reauthorize the Satellite Home Viewer Extension and Reauthorization Act of 2004 through April 30, 2010. Passed S.3187, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010 (30-day extension) Passed HR4938, a bill to permit the use of previously appropriated funds to extend the...

Adopted S.Res.467, a resolution authorizing Legal Counsel representation in Albert J. Sollars v. Senator Harry Reid, et al.

Adopted S. Res.463,a resolution recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Norwruz, expressing appreciation to Iranian-Americans for their contributions to society. Adopted S.Res.464, a resolution recognizing the 189th anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating Greek and...

Adopted S. REs. 41, a resolution expressing support for designation of a "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day" The Senate confirmed the following nominations by unanimous consent: Cal. #497 - Robert Grey - Member Board of Directors LSC Cal. #498 - John Levi - Member Board of Directors LSC Cal. #499 -...

Adopted S. Con.Res.54, (with Nelson (FL) amendment) a resolution recognizing the life of Orlando Zapata Tamayo, who died on February 23, 2010, in the custody of the Government of Cuba, and calling for a continued focus on the promotion of internationally recognized human rights, listed in the...

S.Res.459, commending KICY Radio for 50 years of service to western Alaska and the Russian Far East. S.Res.460, a resolution recognizing the importance of the Long Trail and the Green Mountain Club on the 100th anniversary of the Long Trail. S.2865 is a bill to reauthorize the Congressional Award...

Adopted H.Con.Res.249, a concurrent resolution commemorating the 45th anniversary of Blody Sunday and the role that it played in ensuring the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 Adopted S.Res.456, a resolution congraulation gRadford University on teh 100th anniversary of the university Passed...

S.Res.455, a resolution honoring the life, heroism and service of Harriet Tubman. S.Con.Res.53, recognizing & congratulating the city of Colorado Springs, CO, as the new official site of the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Service and the National Emergency Medical Services...

The Senate passed H.R.2194, as amended (Iran Sanctions). The substitute amendment is the language of S.2799 as passed by the Senate on January 29, 2010. The Chair appointed the following conferees: Dodd Kerry Lieberman Menendez Shelby Bennett (UT) Lugar Passed S.1147, PACT Act

S. Res.158, commending the American Sail Training Association with amendments to the resolution and preamble S.1067, Lord's Resistance Army Disarmament & Northern Uganda Recovery Act w/ a Feingold amendment Confirmed the following Executive Calendar items: #706, Genevieve May, US Marshal,...

The following amendments were agreed to: Lincoln amendment #3401, modified (agriculture disaster); Reid amendment #3417 (geothermal); Isakson-Cardin amendment #3430, as further modified (pensions); Merkley amendment # 3372, modified (timber); Warner amendment #3442, as modified (reporting...

Passed S.2961, Haiti Recovery Act Adopted H.Con.Res.236, authorizing use of the Rotunda on April 15, 2010 Adopted H.Con. Res.239, authorizing use of Emancipation Hall March 10, 2010

Adopted S.Res.404, Sudan Adopted S.Res.414, Haiti Adopted S.Res.422, Ukraine Adopted S.Res.426, School Social Work Week Adopted S.Res.434, Children's Dental Health Month Adopted S.Res.435, Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week Adopted S.Res.436, Madeira Island Adopted S.Res.437, Iraqi parliamentary...

Confirmed the following Executive Items: #603, Laura Kennedy, Ambassador, Conference on Disarmament #604, Eileen Donahoe, Ambassador, UN Human Rights #610, Paul Verkuil, Chairman, Administrative Conference of US #625, Elizabeth Harman, Assistant Administrator, FEMA #629, Julia Brill, FTC...