S.Res. 369Senate111th Congress (2009-2011)Passed Congress

A resolution to permit the collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings.

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12352; text as passed Senate: CR S12352; text of measure as introduced: CR S12333)

December 3, 2009

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12352; text as passed Senate: CR S12352; text of measure as introduced: CR S12333)

December 3, 2009

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Sen. Robert P. Casey Jr.D-PA · Dec 3, 2009

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate now proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 369, which was submitted earlier today. I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to and…

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Agreed to SenateIssued December 3, 2009

III

111th CONGRESS

1st Session

S. RES. 369

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

December 3, 2009

Mr. McConnell (for himself and Mr. Reid) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

RESOLUTION

To permit the collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings.

Collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings

(a)

In general

Notwithstanding any other provision of the rules or regulations of the Senate—

(1)

a Senator, officer, or employee of the Senate may collect from another Senator, officer, or employee of the Senate within Senate buildings nonmonetary donations of clothing, toys, food, and housewares for charitable purposes related to serving those in need or members of the Armed Services and their families during the holiday season, if such purposes do not otherwise violate any rule or regulation of the Senate or of Federal law; and

(2)

a Senator, officer, or employee of the Senate may work with a nonprofit organization with respect to the delivery of donations described in paragraph (1).

(b)

Expiration

The authority provided by this resolution shall expire at the end of the 1st session of the 111th Congress.