Senator Lamar Alexander (1940 - )In Congress 2003-Present
Legislation Sponsored or Cosponsored by Senator Lamar Alexander
S.Res.539 [112th]
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Latest Title: A resolution designating October 13, 2012, as "National Chess Day". Sponsor: Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV] (Introduced 08/01/2012) Cosponsors: 2 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed Senate.
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Latest Action: 08/02/12 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5898-5900; text as passed Senate: CR S5899-5900; text of measure as introduced: CR S5894) S.Res.522 [112th]
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Latest Title: A resolution designating September 2012 as "National Child Awareness Month" to promote awareness of charities benefitting children and youth-serving organizations throughout the United States and recognizing efforts made by those charities and organizations on behalf of... Sponsor: Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC] (Introduced 07/16/2012) Cosponsors: 7 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed Senate.
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Latest Action: 07/17/12 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5023-5024; text as passed Senate: CR S5023-5024; text of measure as introduced: CR S5049-5050) S.Res.502 [112th]
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Latest Title: A resolution celebrating the 150th anniversary of the signing of the First Morrill Act. Sponsor: Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] (Introduced 06/20/2012) Cosponsors: 23 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed Senate.
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- 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 S4375-4377; text as passed Senate: CR S4376; text of measure as introduced: CR S4374-4375) S.Res.498 [112th]
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Latest Title: A resolution designating June 20, 2012, as "American Eagle Day", and celebrating the recovery and restoration of the bald eagle, the national symbol of the United States. Sponsor: Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN] (Introduced 06/19/2012) Cosponsors: 11 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 S4309-4310; text of measure as introduced: CR S4305) S.Res.491 [112th]
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Latest Title: A resolution commending the participants in the 44th International Chemistry Olympiad and recognizing the importance of education in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to the future of the United States. Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] (Introduced 06/12/2012) Cosponsors: 4 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed Senate.
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- 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 S4107-4108; text as passed Senate: CR S4108; text of measure as introduced: CR S3983) 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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- Passed Senate
Latest Action: 05/25/12 Message on Senate action sent to the House. S.3221 [112th]
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Latest Title: RAISE Act Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL] (Introduced 05/22/2012) Cosponsors: 20 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Introduced.
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Latest Action: 05/23/12 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 411. 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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- 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.2366 [112th]
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Latest Title: Interest Rate Reduction Act Sponsor: Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN] (Introduced 04/25/2012) Cosponsors: 21 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Introduced.
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- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Latest Action: 04/25/12 Introduced in the Senate. Read twice. Ordered Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 370. S.2338 [112th]
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Latest Title: Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2012 Sponsor: Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX] (Introduced 04/23/2012) Cosponsors: 7 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Introduced.
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Latest Action: 04/24/12 Read the second time. Ordered Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 364. S.Con.Res.35 [112th]
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Latest Title: A concurrent resolution to establish the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies for the inauguration of the President-elect and Vice President-elect of the United States on January 21, 2013. Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] (Introduced 03/01/2012) Cosponsors: 1 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed House.
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House
Latest Action: 03/05/12 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. S.Con.Res.36 [112th]
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Latest Title: A concurrent resolution to authorize the use of the rotunda and Emancipation Hall of the Capitol by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies in connection with the proceedings and ceremonies conducted for the inauguration of the President-elect and the ... Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] (Introduced 03/01/2012) Cosponsors: 1 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed House.
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House
Latest Action: 03/05/12 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. S.2041 [112th]
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Latest Title: A bill to approve the Keystone XL pipeline project and provide for environmental protection and government oversight. Sponsor: Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND] (Introduced 01/30/2012) Cosponsors: 45 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Introduced.
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Latest Action: 02/07/12 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S366-367) S.J.Res.34 [112th]
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Latest Title: A joint resolution relating to the disapproval of the President's exercise of authority to increase the debt limit, as submitted under section 3101A of title 31, United States Code, on January 12, 2012 Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY] (Introduced 01/23/2012) Cosponsors: 32 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Introduced.
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Latest Action: 01/23/12 Introduced in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 295 pursuant to P.L. 112-25, sec. 301(a)(2). (text of measure as introduced: CR S45) 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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- 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.1932 [112th]
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Latest Title: A bill to require the Secretary of State to act on a permit for the Keystone XL pipeline. Sponsor: Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN] (Introduced 11/30/2011) Cosponsors: 40 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Introduced.
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Latest Action: 12/01/11 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 245. S.Res.320 [112th]
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Latest Title: A resolution designating November 26, 2011, as "Small Business Saturday" and supporting efforts to increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses. Sponsor: Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA] (Introduced 11/10/2011) Cosponsors: 36 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed Senate.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
Latest Action: 11/10/11 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7391; text as passed Senate: CR S7391; text of measure as introduced: CR S7385) S.Res.292 [112th]
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Latest Title: A resolution designating the week beginning October 16, 2011, as "National Character Counts Week". Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] (Introduced 10/12/2011) Cosponsors: 9 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed Senate.
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- Passed Senate
Latest Action: 10/13/11 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6470-6471; text as passed Senate: CR S6470-6471; text of measure as introduced: CR S6469) S.Res.288 [112th]
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Latest Title: A resolution designating the week beginning October 9, 2011, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week". Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] (Introduced 10/06/2011) Cosponsors: 14 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed Senate.
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- Passed Senate
Latest Action: 10/07/11 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6354-6356; text as passed Senate: CR S6354-6355; text of measure as introduced: CR S6349) S.Res.271 [112th]
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Latest Title: A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Charles H. Percy, former Senator for the State of Illinois. Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard [D-IL] (Introduced 09/19/2011) Cosponsors: 99 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed Senate.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
Latest Action: 09/19/11 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5729-5730; text as passed Senate: CR S5730; text of measure as introduced: CR S5728) S.Res.269 [112th]
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Latest Title: A resolution designating the week beginning September 19, 2011, as "National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week". Sponsor: Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC] (Introduced 09/15/2011) Cosponsors: 19 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed Senate.
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- Passed Senate
Latest Action: 09/15/11 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5693; text as passed Senate: CR S5693; text of measure as introduced: CR S5689) S.Res.268 [112th]
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Latest Title: A resolution relative to the death of the Honorable Malcolm Wallop, former Senator for the State of Wyoming. Sponsor: Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY] (Introduced 09/15/2011) Cosponsors: 99 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed Senate.
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- Passed Senate
Latest Action: 09/15/11 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5669-5673; text as passed Senate: CR S5669-5670; text of measure as introduced: CR S5689) S.Res.258 [112th]
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Latest Title: A resolution supporting the designation of National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week. Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA] (Introduced 09/07/2011) Cosponsors: 11 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed Senate.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
Latest Action: 09/07/11 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5393; text as passed Senate: CR S5393; text of measure as introduced: CR S5389-5390) S.Res.257 [112th]
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Latest Title: A resolution relative to the death of the Honorable Mark O. Hatfield, former United States Senator for the State of Oregon. Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] (Introduced 09/06/2011) Cosponsors: 99 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed Senate.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
Latest Action: 09/06/11 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5344; text as passed Senate: CR S5344; text of measure as introduced: CR S5343) S.J.Res.25 [112th]
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Latest Title: A joint resolution relating to the disapproval of the President's exercise of authority to increase the debt limit, as submitted under section 3101A of title 31, United States Code, on August 2, 2011. Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY] (Introduced 09/06/2011) Cosponsors: 25 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: 09/09/11 Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 45 - 52. Record Vote Number: 130.