Senator Richard Durbin (1944 - )In Congress 1983-Present
Legislation Sponsored or Cosponsored by Senator Richard Durbin
S.Res.531 [112th]
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Latest Title: A resolution commemorating the success of Team USA in the past 25 Olympic Games and supporting Team USA in the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (Introduced 07/26/2012) Cosponsors: 5 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed Senate.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
Latest Action: 07/26/12 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5626-5627; text as passed Senate: CR S5626-5627; text of measure as introduced: CR S5493-5494) S.3364 [112th]
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Latest Title: Bring Jobs Home Act Sponsor: Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI] (Introduced 07/09/2012) Cosponsors: 15 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Introduced.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Latest Action: 07/19/12 Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 56 - 42. Record Vote Number: 181. (consideration: CR S5189; text: CR S5189) S.Res.504 [112th]
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Latest Title: A resolution expressing support for the International Olympic Committee to recognize with a minute of silence at the 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony the athletes and others killed at the 1972 Munich Olympics. Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] (Introduced 06/25/2012) Cosponsors: 33 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed Senate.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
Latest Action: 06/25/12 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4594; text as passed Senate: CR S4594; text of measure as introduced: CR S4463-4464) S.Res.496 [112th]
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Latest Title: A resolution observing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day. Sponsor: Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI] (Introduced 06/19/2012) Cosponsors: 21 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed Senate.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
Latest Action: 06/20/12 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4308-4310; text as passed Senate: CR S4308; text of measure as introduced: CR S4304) S.Res.492 [112th]
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Latest Title: A resolution designating June 15, 2012, as "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day". Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (Introduced 06/12/2012) Cosponsors: 6 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed Senate.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
Latest Action: 06/12/12 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4108; text as passed Senate: CR S4108; text of measure as introduced: CR S3983) S.Res.484 [112th]
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Latest Title: A resolution designating June 7, 2012, as "National Hunger Awareness Day". Sponsor: Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR] (Introduced 06/06/2012) Cosponsors: 6 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed Senate.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
Latest Action: 06/06/12 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3798-3799; text as passed Senate: CR S3799; text of measure as introduced: CR S3782-3783) S.J.Res.41 [112th]
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Latest Title: A joint resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding the nuclear program of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Sponsor: Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC] (Introduced 05/24/2012) Cosponsors: 79 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Introduced.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Latest Action: 06/04/12 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 418. S.Res.475 [112th]
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Latest Title: A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable E. James Abdnor, former United States Senator and Congressman from the State of South Dakota. Sponsor: Sen. Thune, John [R-SD] (Introduced 05/24/2012) Cosponsors: 99 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed Senate.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
Latest Action: 05/25/12 Message on Senate action sent to the House. S.3220 [112th]
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Latest Title: Paycheck Fairness Act Sponsor: Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD] (Introduced 05/22/2012) Cosponsors: 37 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Introduced.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Latest Action: 06/05/12 Motion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate. (consideration: CR S3714) S.Res.456 [112th]
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Latest Title: A resolution commemorating and acknowledging the dedication and sacrifice made by the Federal, State, and local law enforcement officers who have been killed or injured in the line of duty. Sponsor: Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] (Introduced 05/10/2012) Cosponsors: 18 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed Senate.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
Latest Action: 05/10/12 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3103; text as passed Senate: CR S3103; text of measure as introduced: CR S3090) S.Res.447 [112th]
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Latest Title: A resolution congratulating the students, parents, teachers, and administrators of charter schools across the United States for ongoing contributions to education, and supporting the ideals and goals of the 13th annual National Charter Schools Week, to be held May 6 thr... Sponsor: Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA] (Introduced 05/08/2012) Cosponsors: 11 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed Senate.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
Latest Action: 05/08/12 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2986; text as passed Senate: CR S2986; text of measure as introduced: CR S2970) S.Res.432 [112th]
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Latest Title: A resolution designating April 30, 2012, as "Dia de los Ninos: Celebrating Young Americans". Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] (Introduced 04/24/2012) Cosponsors: 5 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed Senate.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
Latest Action: 04/24/12 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2660; text as passed Senate: CR S2660; text of measure as introduced: CR S2658) S.2343 [112th]
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Latest Title: Stop the Student Loan Interest Rate Hike Act of 2012 Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV] (Introduced 04/24/2012) Cosponsors: 22 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Failed Senate.
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- Introduced
- Failed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Latest Action: 05/24/12 Returned to the Calendar. Calendar No. 365. S.Res.409 [112th]
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Latest Title: A resolution designating April 2012 as "Financial Literacy Month". Sponsor: Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI] (Introduced 03/28/2012) Cosponsors: 19 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed Senate.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
Latest Action: 03/28/12 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2184-2185; text as passed Senate: CR S2184-2185; text of measure as introduced: CR S2171-2172) S.2237 [112th]
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Latest Title: Small Business Jobs and Tax Relief Act Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV] (Introduced 03/26/2012) Cosponsors: 7 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Introduced.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Latest Action: 07/12/12 Returned to the Calendar. Calendar No. 341. S.2230 [112th]
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Latest Title: Paying a Fair Share Act of 2012 Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] (Introduced 03/22/2012) Cosponsors: 16 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Introduced.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Latest Action: 04/16/12 Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 45. Record Vote Number: 65. (consideration: CR S2313; text: CR S2313) S.2204 [112th]
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Latest Title: Repeal Big Oil Tax Subsidies Act Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] (Introduced 03/19/2012) Cosponsors: 19 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Introduced.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Latest Action: 03/29/12 Cloture on the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 47. Record Vote Number: 63. (consideration: CR S2199; text: CR S2199) S.Res.398 [112th]
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Latest Title: A resolution recognizing the 191st anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating Greek and American democracy. Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] (Introduced 03/15/2012) Cosponsors: 27 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed Senate.
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
Latest Action: 03/15/12 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1761; text as passed Senate: CR S1761; text of measure as introduced: CR S1741) S.Res.396 [112th]
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Latest Title: A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week. Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA] (Introduced 03/14/2012) Cosponsors: 6 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed Senate.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
Latest Action: 03/14/12 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1682-1683; text as passed Senate: CR S1682-1683; text of measure as introduced: CR S1680-1681) S.Res.389 [112th]
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Latest Title: A resolution designating the first week of April 2012 as "National Asbestos Awareness Week". Sponsor: Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT] (Introduced 03/06/2012) Cosponsors: 7 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed Senate.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
Latest Action: 03/06/12 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1431-1432; text as passed Senate: CR S1432; text of measure as introduced: CR S1425) S.Res.387 [112th]
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Latest Title: A resolution celebrating Black History Month. Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] (Introduced 03/01/2012) Cosponsors: 22 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed Senate.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
Latest Action: 03/01/12 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1368-1369; text as passed Senate: CR S1368-1369; text of measure as introduced: CR S1208) S.Res.377 [112th]
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Latest Title: A resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the historic achievement of John Herschel Glenn, Jr., in becoming the first United States astronaut to orbit the Earth. Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH] (Introduced 02/15/2012) Cosponsors: 12 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed Senate.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
Latest Action: 02/15/12 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S690-692; text as passed Senate: CR S690-691; text of measure as introduced: CR S703-704) S.Res.368 [112th]
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Latest Title: A resolution recognizing the anniversary of the tragic earthquake in Haiti on January 12, 2010, honoring those who lost their lives in that earthquake, and expressing continued solidarity with the people of Haiti. Sponsor: Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL] (Introduced 02/06/2012) Cosponsors: 14 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed Senate.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
Latest Action: 02/06/12 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S358-359; text as passed Senate: CR S358-359; text of measure as introduced: CR S351-352) S.Res.349 [112th]
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Latest Title: A resolution commemorating and honoring the service and sacrifice of members of the United States Armed Forces and their families as the official combat mission in Iraq draws to a close. Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] (Introduced 12/17/2011) Cosponsors: 99 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed Senate.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
Latest Action: 12/17/11 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S8759-8760; text as passed Senate: CR S8759; text of measure as introduced: CR H8775-8776) S.1944 [112th]
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Latest Title: Middle Class Tax Cut Act of 2011 Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA] (Introduced 12/05/2011) Cosponsors: 5 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Introduced.
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Latest Action: 12/08/11 Motion to proceed to consideration of measure, under the order of 12/8/2011, not having achieved the required 60 votes in the affirmative, was rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 48. Record Vote Number: 224. (consideration: CR S8445)