Education

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations".

On the Motion to Proceed

An original bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.

On the Motion to Proceed

A bill to require institutions of higher education to disseminate information on the rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students, and for other purposes.

On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed

Nicholas Kent, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Education

On the Nomination

Nicholas Kent, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Education

On the Cloture Motion

A bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.

On the Motion to Proceed

A bill to provide that for purposes of determining compliance with title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 in athletics, sex shall be recognized based solely on a person's reproductive biology and genetics at birth.

On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed

Linda McMahon, of Connecticut, to be Secretary of Education

On the Nomination

Linda McMahon, of Connecticut, to be Secretary of Education

On the Cloture Motion

Linda McMahon, of Connecticut, to be Secretary of Education

On the Motion to Proceed

On the Motion

To prohibit funds made available under title II to States, local educational agencies, and institutions of higher education that permit any student whose biological sex is male to participate in an athletic program or activity designated for women or girls.

On the Amendment

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in conjunction with the Secretary of Education, to conduct a review of Federal early learning and care programs and make recommendations for streamlining the various programs.

On the Amendment

To express the sense of the Senate that diabetes and its resulting complications have had a devastating impact on Americans of all ages in both human and economic terms, and that increased support for research, education, early detection, and treatment efforts is necessary to take advantage of unprecedented opportunities for progress toward better treatments, prevention, and ultimately a cure.

To provide that no Federal funds shall be used by the Department of Education or the Department of Health and Human Services to support the distribution or provision of condoms or other contraceptive devices or drugs to an unemancipated minor without the prior written consent of such minor's parent or guardian.

(SENATE REJECTED THE MACK AMENDMENT NO. 1389, TO ACHIEVE SIGNIFICANT SCHOOL REFORM AND INNOVATION THROUGH EMPOWERING PARENTS, STUDENTS, TEACHERS, AND LOCAL SCHOOL BOARDS.)

Congressional Vote

TO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT FOR HR 3030, THE FARM CREDIT ACT, A BILL TO CREATE UP TO $4 BILLION IN GUARANTEED BONDS TO STRENGTHEN THE FARM CREDIT SYSTEM'S RESERVES, TO RESTRUCTURE THE FARM LOAN SYSTEM THROUGH LAND BANK AND REGIONAL DISTRICT MERGERS, TO CREATE A SECONDARY MARKET FOR FARM LOANS, AND TO EXPAND AND REGULATE BORROWERS' RIGHTS FOR FARM CREDIT SYSTEM AND FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION BORROWERS.

Congressional Vote

TO AMEND THE SYMMS, ID AMENDMENT TO S 373, THE ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION REAUTHORIZATION, TO PROHIBIT "DIAL-A-PORN" OPERATIONS. THE SYMMS AMENDMENT, REQUIRING PARENTAL APPROVAL FOR PARTICIPATION IN BILINGUAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS, WAS SUBSEQUENTLY ADOPTED BY VOICE VOTE.

Congressional Vote

TO ADOPT HR 1085, THE NEW GI BILL CONTINUATION ACT, A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 38 OF THE UNITED STATES CODE, TO MAKE HIGHER EDUCATION BENEFITS ESTABLISHED BY CHAPTER 30 OF THE CODE PERMANENT BENEFITS.

Congressional Vote

TO ADOPT S 778, THE STAR SCHOOLS PROGRAM, A BILL TO AUTHORIZE A STAR SCHOOLS PROGRAM WHEREBY GRANTS WOULD BE MADE TO EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS PARTNERSHIPS TO DEVELOP, CONSTRUCT, AND ACQUIRE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES IN ORDER TO IMPROVE THE INSTRUCTION OF SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS, AND FOREIGN LANGUAGES.

Congressional Vote

TO ADOPT A CLOTURE MOTION ON THE DOLE MOTION TO CONCUR ON THE HOUSE AMENDMENT TO THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO HR 5484, THE ANTI-DRUG ACT OF 1986. THIS AMENDMENT WOULD AUTHORIZE $1.7 (CONTINUED) BILLION TO STRENGTHEN FEDERAL EFFORTS TO ENCOURAGE FOREIGN COOPERATION IN ERADICATING DRUG TRAFFIC, IMPROVE ENFORCEMENT OF FEDERAL DRUG LAWS AND ENHANCE INTERDICTION OF ILLICIT DRUG SHIPMENTS, PROVIDE STRONG FEDERAL LEADERSHIP IN ESTABLISHING EFFECTIVE DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS, AND EXPAND FEDERAL SUPPORT FOR DRUG ABUSE TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION EFFORTS. THE DOLE MOTION WOULD MAKE SEVERAL MODEST CHANGES IN THE HOUSE AMENDMENT. (THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN DID NOT VOTE IN THE AFFIRMATIVE.)

Congressional Vote

TO ADOPT HR 1483 WHICH WOULD AUTHORIZE $11.1 MILLION TO THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION TO PLAN AND CONSTRUCT FACILITIES FOR THE SMITHSONIAN ASTROPHYSICAL OBSERVATORY AND THE SMITHSONIAN TROPICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE, AFTER AGREEING TO A COMMITTEE AMENDMENT THERETO.

Congressional Vote

TO AMEND S 1965 HIGHER EDUCATION ACT AMENDMENTS TO SET UP A NEW PROGRAM GRANTING UP TO 5,000 FELLOWSHIPS A YEAR TO ENCOURAGE UNDERGRADUATES AND CAREER PROFESSIONALS TO CONSIDER TEACHING.

TO TABLE THE PROXMIRE, WI) AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 465, TO CANCEL FUNDING FOR A COMPUTING RESEARCH PROGRAM AT SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY.

Congressional Vote

TO TABLE THE PROXMIRE, WI) AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 465, TO CANCEL FUNDING FOR A COMPUTING RESEARCH PROGRAM AT SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY.

Congressional Vote

TO TABLE, S 47, A BILL TO PREVENT FEDERAL COURTS, INCLUDING THE SUPREME COURT, FROM DECIDING CASES INVOLVING SCHOOL PRAYER.

Congressional Vote

TO PASS HR 2796, A BILL TO AUTHORIZE FUNDS FOR RESEARCH INTO SECURITY AT FOREIGN AIRPORTS; TO STUDY THE NEED FOR SKY MARSHALLS, AND RESEARCH INTO SECURITY DEVICES.

Congressional Vote

TO AMEND THE MOTION TO RECOMMIT S CON RES 32, TO RESTORE RESTORE FUNDING FOR CERTAIN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, INCLUDING HEAD START, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY AND HANDICAPPED PROGRAMS, AND GUARANTEED STUDENT LOANS.

TO AMEND THE MOTION TO RECOMMIT S CON RES 32, TO RESTORE RESTORE FUNDING FOR CERTAIN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, INCLUDING HEAD START, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY AND HANDICAPPED PROGRAMS, AND GUARANTEED STUDENT LOANS.

TO TABLE THE HAWKINS, FL) AMENDMENT TO THE MOTION TO RECOMMIT S CON RES 32, TO RESTORE FUNDING FOR THE SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM FOR EACH OF FISCAL YEARS 1986-1988 TO THE LEVEL OF FUNDING PROVIDED TO THE PROGRAM IN FISCAL 1985.

TO AMEND THE DOLE, KS) AMENDMENT TO RECOMMIT S CON RES 32 TO ALLOW FOR FULL COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENTS UNDER TITLE II

Congressional Vote

TO AMEND THE DOLE, KS) AMENDMENT TO RECOMMIT S CON RES 32 TO ALLOW FOR FULL COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENTS UNDER TITLE II

Congressional Vote

TO CONFIRM THE NOMINATION OF WILLIAM J. BENNETT, OF NORTH CAROLINA, TO BE SECRETARY OF EDUCATION.

TO CONFIRM THE NOMINATION OF WILLIAM J. BENNETT, OF NORTH CAROLINA, TO BE SECRETARY OF EDUCATION.