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  • Adopted S. Res.341, a resolution supporting peace, security, and innocent civilians affected by conflict in Yemen. Adopted S.Res.370, a resolution regarding the death of former Senator Paula Hawkins.
  • Ratified Treaty document #111-4, Protocol amending Tax Convention with France. Adopted S.Res.337, a resolution designating December 6, 2009 as "National Miners Day". S.Res.369, to permit the collection of clothing, toys, food and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate...
  • Adopted S.Res.366, a resolution extending condolnces to the families of Sergeant Mark Renninger, Officer Tina Griswold, Officer Ronald Owens, and Officer Greg Richards.
  • S. Res.71, condemning the Government of Iran with a Wyden amendment to the resolution and a Wyden amendment to the preamble S. Res.358, designating December 12, 2009 as "Wreaths Across America Day" S. Res.365, recognizing the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Antarctic Treaty
  • Adopted S. Res.364, a resolution supporting the observance of National Diabetes Month
  • S.1472, the Human Rights Enforcement Act S.Res.359, Majority Party committee appointment S.Res.360, honoring the Prime Minister of India Confirmed the following Executive Calendar Items: #532, Kenyen Brown, US Atty, Southern District of AL #533, Stephanie Rose, US Atty, Northern District of IA #534,...
  • Adopted H.Con.Res.214, Adjournment resolution The Senate confirmed the following Executive nominations: Paul K. Martin to be Inspector General, National Aeronautics and Space Administration James LaGarde Hudson to be United States Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Jose...
  • Adopted S.Res.355, a resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran has systematically violated its obligations to uphold human rights provided for under its constitution and international law.
  • Adopted S.Res.354, Senator Robert C. Byrd Adopted S.Res.353, American Education Week
  • Adopted S.Res.334, Feed America Day Adopted S.Res.335, Drive Safer Sunday Adopted S.Res.338, National Reading education Assistance Dogs day
  • S.1422, Airline Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act (w/ Murray amendment) S.Res.340, expressing support for designating of a National Veterans History Project Week S.Res.349, supporting & encouraging greater support for Veterans day S.Res.350, recognizing November 14, 2009, as the 49th...
  • Adopted H. Con. Res.210, Adjournment Resolution Passed the following Postal Naming bills: HR955 HR1516 HR1713 HR2004 HR2215 HR2760 HR2972 HR3119 HR3386 HR3547 Passed S.1825, a bill to extend the authority for relocation expenses test programs for Federal employees (with a Lieberman...
  • Adopted S. Res.343, a resolution to correct the Majority members seniority on the Rules Committee (S.Res.18, original organizing resolution was incorrect) Adopted S. Res.344, Expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the tragic shooting at Fort Hood, Texas, on Noember 5, 2009. Confirmed the...
  • Passed S.806, Federal Executive Board Authorization Act (withdraw committe-reported substitute amendment, agree to Akaka-Voinovich substitute amendment) Passed S.1860, a bill to permit each current member of the Board of Directors of the Office of Compliance for 3 terms Adopted S. Res.342, a...
  • Adopted S.Res.336, a resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding disignation of the month of November 2009 as "National Military Family Month"
  • Adopted S.Res.331, a resolution congratulating the United States MIlitary Academy at West Point on being named by Forbes magazine as America's Best College 2009 Adopted S.Res.332, a resolution commemorating the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall
  • Confirmed Executive Calendar #477, Regina Benjamin, Surgeon General H.R.3606, Credit CARD Technical Corrections Act of 2009. House message to accompany S.1929, Small Business Extension H.R.1299 Capitol Police Administrative Technical Corrections with a Schumer/Bennett substitute amendment S....
  • S. Res.326, recognizing the 40th anniversary of the George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, TX S. Res.327, supporting the goals & ideals of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2009 Executive Calendar Items: #504, Gladys Commons, Asst Secretary, Navy #505, Christine H. Fox,...
  • S. Res.324, designating November 1, 2009 as "National Hemangioma Treatment Awareness Day" S. Res.325, designating October 25 through October 31, 2009 as "National Hispanic Media Week" in honor of the Latino Media of America
  • Passed S.1929, a bill to provide for an additional temporary extension of programs under the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, and for other purposes. Adoped S.Res.321, a resolution commemorating the lives and work of Jesuit Fathers Ignacio Ellacuría, Ignacio...