Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (1955 - )In Congress 2007-Present
Legislation Sponsored or Cosponsored by Senator Sheldon Whitehouse
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.527 [112th]
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Latest Title: A resolution designating August 16, 2012, as "National Airborne Day". Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] (Introduced 07/24/2012) Cosponsors: 23 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed Senate.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
Latest Action: 07/24/12 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5318; text as passed Senate: CR S5318; text of measure as introduced: CR S5308) 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.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.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.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.Res.404 [112th]
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Latest Title: A resolution recognizing the life and work of war correspondent Marie Colvin and other courageous journalists in war zones. Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] (Introduced 03/22/2012) Cosponsors: 3 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed Senate.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
Latest Action: 03/22/12 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2006-2007; text as passed Senate: CR S2007; text of measure as introduced: CR S2004) 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.
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- 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.
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- 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.
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- 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.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.362 [112th]
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Latest Title: A resolution designating the month of February 2012 as "National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month". Sponsor: Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID] (Introduced 01/31/2012) 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: 01/31/12 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S222-224; text as passed Senate: CR S223; text of measure as introduced: CR S214) S.Res.360 [112th]
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Latest Title: A resolution raising awareness and encouraging prevention of stalking by designating January 2012 as "National Stalking Awareness Month". Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (Introduced 01/31/2012) Cosponsors: 5 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed Senate.
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
Latest Action: 01/31/12 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S222-224; text as passed Senate: CR S222; text of measure as introduced: CR S213) 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.
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- 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.1917 [112th]
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Latest Title: Middle Class Tax Cut Act of 2011 Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA] (Introduced 11/28/2011) Cosponsors: 11 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: 12/02/11 Motion to proceed to consideration of measure, under the order of 12/1/2011, not having achieved the required 60 votes in the affirmative, was rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay. 51 - 49. Record Vote Number: 219. S.1769 [112th]
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Latest Title: Rebuild America Jobs Act Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (Introduced 10/31/2011) Cosponsors: 23 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: 11/03/11 Motion to proceed to consideration of measure under the order of 11/2/2011, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, was rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 49. Record Vote Number: 195. (consideration: CR S7113) S.Res.304 [112th]
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Latest Title: A resolution supporting "Lights on Afterschool", a national celebration of afterschool programs. Sponsor: Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA] (Introduced 10/20/2011) Cosponsors: 5 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed Senate.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
Latest Action: 10/21/11 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6889-6890; text as passed Senate: CR S6889; text of measure as introduced: CR S6880) S.Res.300 [112th]
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Latest Title: A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week, 2011 Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] (Introduced 10/19/2011) Cosponsors: 6 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 S6787-6788; text as passed Senate: CR S6788; text of measure as introduced: CR S6769) 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.
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 S5935-5936; text of measure as introduced: CR S9551-5952) 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.
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Latest Action: 10/12/11 Held at the desk.