PoliticalRepoPoliticalRepo

Person

Sen. Morgan, Robert B. [D-NC]

United States · Official source

Memberships

  • D · D · present

Votes

No vote positions have been ingested for this person yet.

Records

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 2 (96th)referred

A concurrent resolution to uphold the separation of powers between the executive and legislative branches of Government in the termination of treaties.

United States · United States Congress · 18 January 1979

Provides that, in accordance with the separation of powers under the Constitution, the President should not unilaterally take any action abrogating or affecting the validity of any of the security treaties comprising the post-World War II complex of treaties, including mutual defense treaties, without the advice and consent of the Senate or approval of Congress.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 60 (96th)referred

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the treatment of Christians by the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 10 December 1979

Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should: (1) reaffirm U.S. commitment to the Helsinki Accords; (2) communicate to the Soviet Union U.S. disapproval of religious harassment of Christians in the Soviet Union and of the restrictions on such Christians' freedom to emigrate; and (3) advise the Soviet Union of U.S. expectation that the Soviet Union honor its commitments under the Helsinki Accords and under international law.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 117 (96th)passed

A resolution directing a review of Rule XLII of the Standing Rules of the Senate and S. Res. 109.

United States · United States Congress · 28 March 1979

Directs the Senate Select Committee on Ethics, after consultation with the Committees an Governmental Affairs and Rules and Administration, to report to the Senate concerning: (1) the desirability of repealing, repealing in part or modifying rule XLII of the Standing Rules of the Senate which requires the Senate and staff earning over $25,000 a year to file a report containing a full and complete financial statement for that year; and (2) a review of S. Res. 109 which simplifies financial disclosure requirements, limits the Senate Select Committee on Ethics to investigations of improper misconduct, and repeals the limitations on outside earned income.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 130 (96th)referred

Savers and Borrowers Equity Resolution of 1979

United States · United States Congress · 5 April 1979

Expresses the sense of the Senate that if depository institutions are permitted to offer market-sensitive rates of return on savings instruments, such institutions should be able to offer mortgage loans which may vary to reflect fluctuations in market interest rates and conditions.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 136 (96th)referred

A resolution to encourage the strengthening of U.S. farmer cooperatives, as a key to preserving the free enterprise, small-farmer system which has proven to be the most efficient system of food and fiber production in history.

United States · United States Congress · 9 April 1979

Affirms that farmer cooperatives are a vital and necessary element in maintaining and promoting the family farm system of food production. States that the Department of Agriculture and all appropriate budget appropriation review groups should recognize the need to reinforce and expand programs of cooperative research, service, education, and other cooperative assistance. Declares that the Department should: (1) establish an Office of Farmer Cooperatives to coordinate such programs; and (2) take other aggressive leadership toward expanding resources for cooperative work.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 119 (96th)passed

A resolution to amend Senate Resolution 112, 92nd Congress, to eliminate certain restrictions and conditions on the appointment of female pages in the Senate.

United States · United States Congress · 28 March 1979

Eliminates restrictions and conditions on the appointment of female pages in the Senate that require Senators to be responsible for: (1) the safe transportation of the female page between the Senate and the page's place of local abode; and (2) the safety, well- being, and strict supervision of such page while she is in her place of local abode.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 96 (96th)passed

A resolution authorizing payment out of the contingent fund of the Senate of expenses incurred by Senator Morgan supporting a motion to quash certain subpoenas served in the case of Zenith Radio Corporation against Matsushita Electric Industrial Company, Limited et al.

United States · United States Congress · 12 March 1979

Authorizes the payment out of the contingent fund of the Senate in an amount subject to the approval of the Committee on Rules and Administration of expenses incurred by Senator Morgan of North Carolina in supporting the motion to quash subpoenas for the production of correspondence between himself and Bernard Nash in the case of Zenith Radio Corporation against Matsushita Electric Industrial Company, Limited, et al.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 191 (96th)passed

A resolution calling upon the President to convene a domestic Energy Summit Conference for the purpose of giving the American people an authoritative explanation of the present energy supply shortage, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 26 June 1979

Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President shall call as soon as possible an Energy Summit Conference to bring together representatives of the oil industry, consumer representatives knowledgeable on energy matters, officials of the executive branch and other levels of government, and such other persons as the President deems necessary to review any data submitted and report to the President on current and expected energy shortages, a prognosis for the future, and recommendations for public and private action to meet those shortages. Directs the Conference to consider the establishment of a national energy council. Directs the President to report to the American people the results of the Conference along with his recommendations for a national energy policy.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 215 (96th)referred

A resolution proposing an amendment to the Standing Rules of the Senate.

United States · United States Congress · 31 July 1979

Amends rule XLII of the Standing Rules of the Senate to make the provisions of title I of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 a rule of the Senate as it pertains to Members, officers, and employees of the Senate.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 216 (96th)referred

A resolution relating to the construction of office buildings for the Senate.

United States · United States Congress · 1 August 1979

Declares that it is the sense of the Senate that no office building should be constructed for the Senate after the date on which this resolution is agreed to, other than any office building which is under construction on such date.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 220 (96th)passed

An original resolution amending the Standing Rules of the Senate.

United States · United States Congress · 1 August 1979

Amends rule XLII of the Standing Rules of the Senate to make the provisions of title I of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 a rule of the Senate as it pertains to Members, officers, and employees of the Senate.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 61 (96th)referred

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the treatment of Christians by the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 10 December 1979

Expresses the sense of Congress that the Soviet Union, Bulgaria, Yugoslavia, and Romania are urged: (1) to release certain political prisoners; and (2) to halt the incarceration and harassment of individuals contrary to the Helsinki Accords.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 101 (96th)passed

A concurrent resolution to promote the competitiveness of U.S. industry in the world automobile and truck markets.

United States · United States Congress · 18 June 1980

Expresses the sense of Congress regarding the domestic automotive and truck industry. Declares it to be a goal of the United States to achieve technological superiority in the world automobile and truck industry. Advocates changes in economic, fiscal, and import policies in order to create adequate capital and produce a more favorable climate for the domestic automobile and truck industry.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 277 (96th)passed

A resolution relating to the commitment to ease the human suffering in Cambodia.

United States · United States Congress · 8 November 1979

Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) all countries and all people be urged to respond generously to Cambodian relief efforts; (2) Cambodian authorities be encouraged to allow the use of all possible avenues for delivering food and medical supplies; and (3) the United States and the United Nations should express their expectation that the great power supporters of the factions in Cambodia share in international responsibility for averting famine.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 318 (96th)passed

A resolution calling for immediate release of Americans held hostage in Iran.

United States · United States Congress · 20 December 1979

Expresses the Senate's support for efforts to win the freedom of the hostages in Iran. Calls upon all nations to join in cooperative efforts to restrict relations with Iran. Declares that: (1) any trial or public exploitation of the hostages would be viewed as added provocation; and (2) the American people will not be diverted from their determination that the hostages be freed.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 360 (96th)referred

A resolution providing that investigations of allegations of improper conduct by Senators shall be conducted by a panel appointed by the President of the Senate.

United States · United States Congress · 6 February 1980

Requires the President of the Senate, if the Senate Select Committee on Ethics determines to conduct an investigation of alleged misconduct by Senators, to appoint: (1) a panel consisting of three members who are currently serving or have previously served as a Member of the Senate, to receive testimony and other evidence with respect to such alleged misconduct; and (2) a Federal judge on senior status to serve as a nonvoting presiding officer of the panel. Allows such panel to request the Select Committee to issue subpoenas for the purpose of presenting evidence to the panel. Requires the panel, after receiving such evidence, to make a report of findings of fact to the Select Committee. Allows the Select Committee to remand the report to the panel for further proceedings, discharge the panel, or receive additional evidence itself. Requires the Select Committee to draw conclusions and formulate such recommendations as it deems warranted by the evidence, and make a full report of the results to the Senate.