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S.Res. 691Senate111th 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.

Sponsored by Harry ReidSen. Harry Reid (D-NV)
Introduced November 30, 2010

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8293; text as passed Senate: CR S8293; text of measure as introduced: CR S8305)

November 30, 2010

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8293; text as passed Senate: CR S8293; text of measure as introduced: CR S8305)

November 30, 2010

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Sherrod Brown
Sen. Sherrod BrownD-OH · Nov 30, 2010

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S. Res. 691, submitted earlier today. I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the…

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Kay R. Hagan
Sen. Kay R. HaganD-NC · Nov 30, 2010

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent the order for the quorum call be rescinded.

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Agreed to SenateIssued November 30, 2010

III

111th CONGRESS

2d Session

S. RES. 691

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

November 30, 2010

Mr. Reid (for himself and Mr. McConnell) 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.

1.

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 the charitable 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 2nd session of the 111th Congress.