Senator John Cornyn (1952 - )In Congress 2002-Present
Legislation Sponsored or Cosponsored by Senator John Cornyn
S.Res.512 [112th]
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Latest Title: A resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of Rice University. Sponsor: Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX] (Introduced 06/27/2012) Cosponsors: 1 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed Senate.
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Latest Action: 06/27/12 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4686; text as passed Senate: CR S4686; text of measure as introduced: CR S4683) 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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- 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.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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- 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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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.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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- 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.Res.426 [112th]
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Latest Title: A resolution congratulating the Lady Bears of Baylor University on winning the 2012 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Women's Basketball Championship. Sponsor: Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX] (Introduced 04/18/2012) Cosponsors: 1 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed Senate.
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- Passed Senate
Latest Action: 04/18/12 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2517-2518; text as passed Senate: CR S2517-2518; text of measure as introduced: CR S2503) S.2173 [112th]
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Latest Title: National Right-to-Work Act Sponsor: Sen. DeMint, Jim [R-SC] (Introduced 03/07/2012) Cosponsors: 24 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Introduced.
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- To President
- Became Law
Latest Action: 03/08/12 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 333. S.2118 [112th]
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Latest Title: Health Care Bureaucrats Elimination Act Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] (Introduced 02/16/2012) Cosponsors: 24 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Introduced.
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Latest Action: 02/17/12 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 326. 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.312 [112th]
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Latest Title: A resolution commending Girl Scouts of the USA on the special occasion of its 52nd annual convention and commending the commitment of Girl Scouts of the USA to the mission of fostering the courage, confidence, and character that girls need to become leaders and make the... Sponsor: Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX] (Introduced 11/07/2011) Cosponsors: 1 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed Senate.
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
Latest Action: 11/07/11 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7159-7160; text as passed Senate: CR S7159-7160; text of measure as introduced: CR S7158) S.1720 [112th]
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Latest Title: Jobs Through Growth Act Sponsor: Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] (Introduced 10/17/2011) Cosponsors: 37 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Introduced.
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Latest Action: 10/18/11 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 203. S.1726 [112th]
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Latest Title: Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2011 Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY] (Introduced 10/17/2011) 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: 10/21/11 Cloture on the motion to proceed to the bill not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 57 - 43. Record Vote Number: 178. (consideration: CR S6840-6841; text: CR S6840) S.Res.280 [112th]
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Latest Title: A resolution designating the week beginning September 19, 2011, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week" and recognizing the achievements of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities. Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] (Introduced 09/23/2011) Cosponsors: 13 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed Senate.
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
Latest Action: 09/23/11 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5934-5936; text as passed Senate: CR S5935; text of measure as introduced: CR S5951) 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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- Introduced
- 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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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.267 [112th]
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Latest Title: A resolution recognizing the Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions of Latinos to the United States. Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] (Introduced 09/14/2011) Cosponsors: 23 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed Senate.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
Latest Action: 09/14/11 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5631-5632; text as passed Senate: CR S5632; text of measure as introduced: CR S5629) 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. S.1466 [112th]
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Latest Title: Faster FOIA Act of 2011 Sponsor: Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] (Introduced 08/01/2011) Cosponsors: 1 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed Senate.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Latest Action: 08/02/11 Held at the desk.