Senator Jeff Merkley (1956 - )In Congress 2009-Present
Legislation Sponsored or Cosponsored by Senator Jeff Merkley
S.Res.537 [112th]
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Latest Title: A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Sponsor: Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI] (Introduced 08/01/2012) Cosponsors: 21 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed Senate.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
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; text of measure as introduced: CR S5883) 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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- 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.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.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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- 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.469 [112th]
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Latest Title: A resolution honoring the entrepreneurial spirit of small business concerns in the United States during National Small Business Week, which begins on May 20, 2012. Sponsor: Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA] (Introduced 05/21/2012) Cosponsors: 13 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed Senate.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
Latest Action: 05/21/12 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3386-3388; text as passed Senate: CR S3387-3388; text of measure as introduced: CR S3331) 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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- Failed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Latest Action: 05/24/12 Returned to the Calendar. Calendar No. 365. 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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- 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.393 [112th]
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Latest Title: A resolution designating March 11, 2012 as "World Plumbing Day". Sponsor: Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] (Introduced 03/08/2012) Cosponsors: 4 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed Senate.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
Latest Action: 03/08/12 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1557; text as passed Senate: CR S1557; text of measure as introduced: CR S1544) S.2153 [112th]
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Latest Title: A bill to apply the countervailing duty provisions of the Tariff Act of 1930 to nonmarket economy countries, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT] (Introduced 03/05/2012) 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: 03/07/12 See also H.R. 4105. 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.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.345 [112th]
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Latest Title: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the closure of Umatilla Army Chemical Depot, Oregon. Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] (Introduced 12/07/2011) 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: 12/07/11 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8419; text as passed Senate: CR S8419; text of measure as introduced: CR S8418) S.Res.341 [112th]
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Latest Title: A resolution designating the first full week of December in 2011 as "National Christmas Tree Week". Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (Introduced 11/30/2011) Cosponsors: 8 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed Senate.
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
Latest Action: 12/01/11 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8074; text as passed Senate: CR S8074; text of measure as introduced: CR S8072) 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.299 [112th]
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Latest Title: A resolution designating October 2011 as "National Work and Family Month". Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (Introduced 10/19/2011) Cosponsors: 3 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed Senate.
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
Latest Action: 10/20/11 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6787; text as passed Senate: CR S6787; text of measure as introduced: CR S6768-6769) 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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- Introduced
- 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.281 [112th]
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Latest Title: A resolution designating September 24, 2011, as "National Estuaries Day". Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] (Introduced 09/23/2011) Cosponsors: 18 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed Senate.
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- 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 S5935-5936; text of measure as introduced: CR S9551-5952) 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.
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- 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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- 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.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.
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- 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)