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  • Executive Calendar #s: 37 Timothy Geithner to be Gov of IMF etc 38 Verma, Asst Secretary of State 39 Brimmer, Asst Secretary of State 41 Gottemoeller, Asst Secretary of State 42 Eikenberry, Ambassador to Afghanistan 44 Verveer, Ambassador at lg Women's Global Affairs 45 Miller, Deputy Under...
  • Adopted H.Con.Res.54, a concurrent resolution permitting the use of the Rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust Adopted S.Res.9, a resolution commemorating 90 years of U.S.-Polish diplomatic relations Adopted S....
  • Discharged Judiciary/ adopted S. Res.86, designating April 18th, 2009, as "National Auctioneers Day Adopted S. Res.94, designating April 2009 as "Financial Literacy Month." Adopted S. Res.95, congratulating the University of Iowa men's wrestling team for winning the 2009 National Collegiate Athletic...
  • S.681, Greenburg, Kansas tornado S. Res.89, support for designating a "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day"
  • S.Res.85, congratulating the Rocky Mountain College Battlin' Bears for winning the 2009 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Men's Basketball National Championship S.Res.88, honoring the life of Dr. John Hope Franklin
  • Confirmed the nomination of Gary Locke, to be Secretary of Commerce. Adopted S. Con. Res.12, a concurrent resolution recognizing and honoring the signing by President Abraham Lincoln of the legislation authorizing the establishment of collegiate programs at Gallaudet University. Adopted S. Res.83, a...
  • S. Res.61, a resolution commending the Columbus Crew Major League Soccer Team for winning the 2008 Major League Soccer Cup. S. Res.82, a resolution recognizing the 188th anniversary of the independence of Greece and American democracy.
  • S. Res.80 designating the week of March 15 as National Safe Place Week Exec Cal #25, John Holdren to be Director of th Office of Science and Technology Exec Cal #26, Jane Lubchenco to be Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere Routine Coast Guard Promotions
  • H.R.1512, FAA Extension Act (Extends through September 30, 2009) S. Res.78, National Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day
  • Introduced/passed S.620, Member pay raise; Passed H.R.1541, Small Business extension (extends to July 31, 2009); Passed S.303, Federal Financial Assistance Managemeng Improvement Act; Adopted H.Con.Res.39, Use of Capitol Grounds; Passed S.J.Res. 8, appointment of David M. Rubinstein, to be citizen...
  • S.338, Omnibus Indian Advancement Act S.39, "Bennett Freeze" S.Res.60, Czech Republic, Hungary, and Poland - NATO S.Res.75, 150th Anniversary of Philadelphia Zoo H.Con.Res.37, Capitol Grounds for Greater Washington Soapbox Derby
  • Passed H.R.1127, to extend certain immigration programs Discharge/Adopt S. Res.70, congratulating the people of the Republic of Lithuania on the 1000th anniversary of Lithuania and celebrating the rich history of Lithuania
  • S. Res.73, Committee Funding resolution Confirmed Austan Goolsbee, to be Member of the Council of Economic Advisors Confirmed Cecilia Rouse, to be Member of the Council of Economic Advisors
  • S. Res.69, Designating March 2009 as "National Reading" Month and authorizing the collection of nonmonetary book donations in Senate office buildings during the period beginning March 9, 2009 and ending March 27, 2009 from Senators and officers and employees of the Senate to assist elementary school...
  • H.J.Res. 38: Continuing Resolution through March 11.
  • Adopted S. Res.57, National Asbestos Awareness Week Adopted S. Res.67, National School Breakfast Program H.R.44, Guam World War II Loyalty Recognition Act, discharged from Energy and Natural Resources Committee and referred to Judiciary Committee.
  • S.520, U.S. Courthouse naming bill (Rockford, IL)
  • S.Con.Res.9, Multiple Sclerosis Week S.J.Res.12, Casmir Pulaski honorary citizenship
  • The Senate confirms all nominations on the Secretary's desk; Capt. Brian P. Monahan to be Rear Admiral; and Rear Adm. (lh) Michael A. Brown to be Rear Admiral S. Res.58, School Social Work Week S. Res.59, National Assoc of Junior Auxiliary Day
  • S.387, Courthouse Naming, Rockford, Illinois