A concurrent resolution to express the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Agriculture should dispose of all remaining commodities in the disaster reserve maintained under the Agricultural Act of 1970 to relieve the distress of livestock producers whose ability to maintain livestock is adversely affected by disaster conditions existing in certain areas of the United States, such as prolonged drought or flooding, and for other purposes.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

S.Con.Res.63 through Congress

S.Con.Res.63 keeps its number as it moves between the House and Senate.

SenateJun 5, 1996Amended and passedUnanimous consentOfficial record
HouseJun 12, 1996Agreed to the resolutionNo roll-call link suppliedOfficial record

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Separate related House measures (1)

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Related House measure: H.Con.Res.181 Expressing the Sense of Congress that the Secretary of Agriculture should dispose of all remaining commodities in the disaster reserve maintained under the Agricultural Act of 1970 to relieve the distress of livestock producers whose ability to maintain livestock is adversely affected by the prolonged drought conditions existing in certain areas of the United States.

Congressional Research Service

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · May 24, 1996

States that the Secretary of Agriculture should use disaster reserve commodities to assist drought-affected livestock producers.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Sen. Kassebaum, Nancy Landon [R-KS] · R–KS

Committees

Agriculture Committee
Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

12 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Legislative record

Actions

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Jun 12, 1996
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 12, 1996
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
Jun 12, 1996
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
Jun 12, 1996
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H6190-6191)
Jun 12, 1996
Mr. Barrett (NE) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
Jun 12, 1996
Committee on Agriculture discharged.
Jun 12, 1996
Committee on Agriculture discharged.
Jun 10, 1996
Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities.
Jun 6, 1996
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Jun 6, 1996
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jun 6, 1996
Received in the House.
Jun 5, 1996
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 5, 1996
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 5, 1996
Measure laid before Senate. (consideration: CR S5870)
Jun 5, 1996
Senate Committee on Agriculture discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 5, 1996
Senate Committee on Agriculture discharged by Unanimous Consent.
May 24, 1996
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture.
May 24, 1996
Introduced in Senate

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Referred in House · Jun 6, 1996 Formatted Text PDF
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Introduced in Senate · May 24, 1996 Formatted Text PDF

Related bills identified by Congress.gov

HCONRES 181 · Expressing the Sense of Congress that the Secretary of Agriculture should dispose of all remaining commodities in the disaster reserve maintained under the Agricultural Act of 1970 to relieve the distress of livestock producers whose ability to maintain livestock is adversely affected by the prolonged drought conditions existing in certain areas of the United States.

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Analyze S.Con.Res.63 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss S.Con.Res.63, 104th Congress: A concurrent resolution to express the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Agriculture should dispose of all remaining commodities in the disaster reserve maintained under the Agricultural Act of 1970 to relieve the distress of livestock producers whose ability to maintain livestock is adversely affected by disaster conditions existing in certain areas of the United States, such as prolonged drought or flooding, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/63

Text version to examine: Referred in House · 1996-06-06.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/104/bills/sconres63/BILLS-104sconres63rfh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:28:40Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Analyze S.Con.Res.63 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Examine S.Con.Res.63 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

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Discuss S.Con.Res.63, 104th Congress: A concurrent resolution to express the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Agriculture should dispose of all remaining commodities in the disaster reserve maintained under the Agricultural Act of 1970 to relieve the distress of livestock producers whose ability to maintain livestock is adversely affected by disaster conditions existing in certain areas of the United States, such as prolonged drought or flooding, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/63

Text version to examine: Referred in House · 1996-06-06.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/104/bills/sconres63/BILLS-104sconres63rfh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:28:40Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.Con.Res.63 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

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Discuss S.Con.Res.63, 104th Congress: A concurrent resolution to express the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Agriculture should dispose of all remaining commodities in the disaster reserve maintained under the Agricultural Act of 1970 to relieve the distress of livestock producers whose ability to maintain livestock is adversely affected by disaster conditions existing in certain areas of the United States, such as prolonged drought or flooding, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/63

Text version to examine: Referred in House · 1996-06-06.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/104/bills/sconres63/BILLS-104sconres63rfh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:28:40Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.Con.Res.63 through a conservative lens, focusing on fiscal responsibility, institutional stability, federalism, and the scope of government. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and any provisions that challenge this perspective.

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Discuss S.Con.Res.63, 104th Congress: A concurrent resolution to express the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Agriculture should dispose of all remaining commodities in the disaster reserve maintained under the Agricultural Act of 1970 to relieve the distress of livestock producers whose ability to maintain livestock is adversely affected by disaster conditions existing in certain areas of the United States, such as prolonged drought or flooding, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/63

Text version to examine: Referred in House · 1996-06-06.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/104/bills/sconres63/BILLS-104sconres63rfh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:28:40Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.Con.Res.63 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.