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Sen. Stevenson, Adlai E., III [D-IL]

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Resolution· SRESS.Res. 104 (96th)passed

A resolution noting the retirement of the Honorable Clarence M. Mitchell, Junior, and expressing gratitude for his contributions for the cause of civil rights and the enhancement of life in America.

United States · United States Congress · 14 March 1979

Expresses the gratitude of the Senate upon the retirement of the Honorable Clarence M. Mitchell, Junior, as chief legislative spokesman for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, and for his contributions to the establishment of justice and equality in America.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 249 (96th)passed

An original resolution concerning the Select Committee on Ethics' investigation of Senator Herman E. Talmadge.

United States · United States Congress · 3 October 1979

Expresses the opinion and judgment of the Senate that Senator Herman E. Talmadge did abuse certain financial rules of the Senate. Denounces the conduct of Senator Talmadge. Requires such Senator to reimburse to the Senate the sum of $12,894.57 plus interest on overreimbursements in the aggregate amount of $43,435.83 at such rates and for such periods as are determined by the Secretary of the Treasury.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 307 (96th)referred

A resolution supporting the efforts of Secretary of State Cyrus Vance to secure the release of American hostages held in Iran.

United States · United States Congress · 11 December 1979

Declares that the Senate: (1) supports the efforts of the Secretary of State to secure the cooperation of other governments in securing the release of the hostages in Iran; (2) appreciates those actions already taken by foreign governments to secure the release of the hostages; (3) deplores companies seeking to profit by American economic measures against Iran; and (4) urges Japan to take affirmative measures to support American economic actions against Iran.

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. 377 (96th)passed

A resolution to express the sense of the Senate that it offer its congratulations to Americans that participated in the XIII Winter Olympic Games in Lake Placid, New York.

United States · United States Congress · 26 February 1980

Congratulates the members of the 1980 U.S. Winter Olympic team, its coaches and officials for a job well done. Recognizes the International Olympic Committee, the U.S. Olympic Committee, the Lake Placid Olympic Organizing Committee and the people of the Lake Placid area for their successful efforts in organizing and producing the XIII Winter Olympic Games.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 412 (96th)referred

A resolution relating to the attempted rescue of the Americans held hostage in Iran.

United States · United States Congress · 28 April 1980

Expresses the gratitude and commendation of the Senate to the military personnel who participated in the rescue attempt of the American hostages in Iran. Extends the condolences of the Senate to the families of those who sacrificed their lives in such attempt.

Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 1 (96th)referred

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution to provide for the direct popular election of the President and Vice President of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979

Constitutional Amendment - Provides that the people of the several States, and the District constituting the seat of Government of the United States shall elect the President and Vice President. Requires each elector to cast a single vote for two persons who shall have consented to the joining of their names as candidates for the offices of President and Vice President. Requires the electors of President and Vice President in each State to have the qualifications requisite for electors of the most numerous branch of the State legislature, except that for electors of President and Vice President, the legislature of any State may prescribe less restrictive residence qualifications and for electors of President and Vice President the Congress may establish uniform residence qualifications. Provides that the pair of persons having the greatest number of votes for President and Vice President shall be elected, if such number is at least 40 percent of the whole number of votes cast. Provides that if no pair of persons has such number, a runoff election shall be held in which the choice of President and Vice President shall be made from the two pairs of persons who received the highest numbers of votes. Requires the days for such elections to be determined by Congress and to be uniform throughout the United States. Requires Congress to prescribe by law the time, place, and manner in which the results for such elections shall be ascertained and declared. Allows Congress to provide for the case of the death, inability, or withdrawal of any candidate for President or Vice President before a President and Vice President have been elected, and for the case of the death of both the President-elect and Vice President-elect.

Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 28 (96th)failed

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution to provide for the direct popular election of the President and Vice President of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 25 January 1979

Constitutional Amendment - Provides that the people of the several States, and the District constituting the seat of Government of the United States shall elect the President and Vice President. Requires each elector to cast a single vote for two persons who shall have consented to the joining of their names as candidates for the offices of President and Vice President. Requires the electors of President and Vice President in each State to have the qualifications requisite for electors of the most numerous branch of the State legislature, except that for electors of President and Vice President, the legislature of any State may prescribe less restrictive residence qualifications and for electors of President and Vice President the Congress may establish uniform residence qualifications. Provides that the pair of persons having the greatest number of votes for President and Vice President shall be elected, if such number is at least 40 percent of the whole number of votes cast. Provides that if no pair of persons has such number, a runoff election shall be held in which the choice of President and Vice President shall be made from the two pairs of persons who received the highest numbers of votes. Requires the days for such elections to be determined by Congress and to be uniform throughout the United States. Requires Congress to prescribe by law the time, place, and manner in which the results for such elections shall be ascertained and declared. Allows Congress to provide for the case of the death, inability, or withdrawal of any candidate for President or Vice President before a President and Vice President have been elected, and for the case of the death of both the President-elect and Vice President-elect.

Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 170 (96th)referred

A joint resolution to authorize and direct the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial Commission to proceed with the construction of the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 30 April 1980

Authorizes and directs the Secretary of the Interior, subject to the supervision of the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial Commission, to construct the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial in accordance with the general design selected by such Commission in West Potomac Park in the District of Columbia. Authorizes appropriations in such amounts as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 481 (96th)referred

A resolution directing the Committee on Finance to study and report on a tax program.

United States · United States Congress · 26 June 1980

Directs the Senate Finance Committee to report to the Senate by September 3, 1980, a responsible, targeted anti- inflationary tax cut to take effect in 1981. Directs the Democratic Task Force on the Economy to recommend to the Senate a comprehensive economic policy at the earliest possible date.

Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 190 (96th)referred

A joint resolution to designate "Space Week 80" and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 27 June 1980

Extends the congratulations of the Congress to the men and women of the United States who have made the space programs possible. Directs the President to designate the period of July 13 through July 20, 1980, as "Space Week 80."