S.Res. 336Senate112th Congress (2011-2013)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 S7875-7876; text as passed Senate: CR S7876; text of measure as introduced: CR S7835)

November 18, 2011

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7875-7876; text as passed Senate: CR S7876; text of measure as introduced: CR S7835)

November 18, 2011

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Sen. Harry ReidD-NV · Nov 18, 2011

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 336. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the motion to reconsider…

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Agreed to SenateIssued November 18, 2011

III

112th CONGRESS

1st Session

S. RES. 336

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

November 18, 2011

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.

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 of the Senate, or employee of the Senate may collect from another Senator, officer of the Senate, or employee of the Senate within Senate buildings nonmonetary donations of clothing, toys, food, and housewares for charitable purposes related to serving persons in need or members of the Armed Services and the families of those members 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 of the Senate, or employee of the Senate may work with a nonprofit organization with respect to the delivery of donations described under paragraph (1).

(b)

Expiration

The authority provided by this resolution shall expire at the end of the first session of the 112th Congress.