Senator Bernard Sanders (1941 - )In Congress 1991-Present
Legislation Sponsored or Cosponsored by Senator Bernard Sanders
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.500 [112th]
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Latest Title: A resolution celebrating the accomplishments of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, also known as the Patsy Takemoto Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act, and recognizing the need to continue pursuing the goal of equal educational opportunities for all wome... Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA] (Introduced 06/20/2012) Cosponsors: 41 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 S4375-4377; text as passed Senate: CR S4375-4376; text of measure as introduced: CR S4373-4374) 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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- 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 S4375-4377; text as passed Senate: CR S4376; text of measure as introduced: CR S4374-4375) S.Res.478 [112th]
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Latest Title: A resolution commemorating the 200th anniversary of the chartering of Hamilton College in Clinton, New York. Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] (Introduced 06/05/2012) Cosponsors: 2 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed Senate.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
Latest Action: 06/05/12 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3736-3637; text as passed Senate: CR S3736; text of measure as introduced: CR S3732-3733) 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.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.461 [112th]
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Latest Title: A resolution recognizing the teachers of the United States for their contributions to the development and progress of our Nation. Sponsor: Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ] (Introduced 05/15/2012) Cosponsors: 13 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed Senate.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
Latest Action: 05/15/12 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3177-3178; ; text as passed Senate: CR S3177-3178; text of measure as introduced: CR S3176) 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.2231 [112th]
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Latest Title: A bill to amend the Federal Credit Union Act, to advance the ability of credit unions to promote small business growth and economic development opportunities, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Udall, Mark [D-CO] (Introduced 03/22/2012) Cosponsors: 21 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Introduced.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Latest Action: 03/26/12 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 340. 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.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.371 [112th]
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Latest Title: A resolution designating the week of February 6 through 10, 2012, as "National School Counseling Week". Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA] (Introduced 02/09/2012) Cosponsors: 7 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed Senate.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
Latest Action: 02/09/12 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S544; text as passed Senate: CR S544; text of measure as introduced: CR S504) 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.Res.298 [112th]
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Latest Title: A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 20, 2011, as the "National Day on Writing". Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA] (Introduced 10/18/2011) Cosponsors: 5 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed Senate.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
Latest Action: 10/18/11 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6693; text as passed Senate: CR S6693) S.Res.284 [112th]
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Latest Title: A resolution designating September 23, 2011, as "National Falls Prevention Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage the prevention of falls among older adults. Sponsor: Sen. Kohl, Herb [D-WI] (Introduced 09/26/2011) Cosponsors: 5 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed Senate.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
Latest Action: 09/27/11 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6008; text as passed Senate: CR S6008; text of measure as introduced: CR S5994) S.1619 [112th]
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Latest Title: Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2011 Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH] (Introduced 09/22/2011) Cosponsors: 22 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: 10/12/11 Held at the desk. 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.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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- Introduced
- 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.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.Res.240 [112th]
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Latest Title: A resolution condemning the horrific attacks on government buildings in Oslo, Norway, and a youth camp on Utoya Island, Norway, on July 22, 2011, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (Introduced 07/27/2011) Cosponsors: 99 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed Senate.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
Latest Action: 07/27/11 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4970; text as passed Senate: CR S4970; text of measure as introduced: CR S4962) S.Res.237 [112th]
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Latest Title: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding coming together as a Nation and ceasing all work or other activity for a moment of remembrance beginning at 1:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time on September 11, 2011, in honor of the 10th anniversary of the terrorist a... Sponsor: Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ] (Introduced 07/22/2011) Cosponsors: 99 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed Senate.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
Latest Action: 07/22/11 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4836-4837; text as passed Senate: CR S4836; text of measure as introduced: CR S4850) S.Res.235 [112th]
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Latest Title: A resolution designating 2011 as "The Year of the Family Caregiver". Sponsor: Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD] (Introduced 07/21/2011) Cosponsors: 2 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed Senate.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
Latest Action: 07/22/11 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4811; text as passed Senate: CR S4811; text of measure as introduced: CR S4808) S.1323 [112th]
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Latest Title: A bill to express the sense of the Senate on shared sacrifice in resolving the budget deficit. Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV] (Introduced 06/30/2011) Cosponsors: 4 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Introduced.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Latest Action: 07/25/11 Motion by Senator Reid to commit to Senate Committee on Finance with instructions to report back forthwith with an amendment (SA 583) made in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4866) S.940 [112th]
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Latest Title: Close Big Oil Tax Loopholes Act Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] (Introduced 05/10/2011) Cosponsors: 28 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Introduced.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Latest Action: 05/17/11 Motion to proceed to consideration of measure, under the order of 5/16/2011, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, was withdrawn in Senate. (consideration: CR S3039) S.Res.164 [112th]
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Latest Title: A resolution recognizing the teachers of the United States for their contributions to the development and progress of our Nation. Sponsor: Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ] (Introduced 05/04/2011) Cosponsors: 15 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed Senate.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
Latest Action: 05/04/11 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2695; text as passed Senate: CR S2695; text of measure as introduced: CR S2693)