An original resolution encouraging the Senate Committee on Appropriations to report thirteen, fiscally responsible, bipartisan appropriations bills to the Senate not later than July 31, 2002.

Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Jul 19, 2002

Encourages the Senate Committee on Appropriations to report 13 fiscally responsible and bipartisan appropriations bills to the Senate by July 31, 2002.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] · D–WV

Committees

Appropriations Committee

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Legislative record

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Oct 16, 2002
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Oct 16, 2002
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Oct 16, 2002
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S10527-10531, S10553)
Oct 15, 2002
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate.
Oct 11, 2002
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Oct 11, 2002
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate.
Oct 11, 2002
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 10/10/2002 S10398-10399)
Jul 19, 2002
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 506.
Jul 19, 2002
Committee on Appropriations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Byrd. Without written report. (text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S7126)
Jul 19, 2002
Committee on Appropriations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Byrd. Without written report.(text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S7126)
Jul 19, 2002
Introduced in Senate
Jul 18, 2002
Committee on Appropriations ordered to be reported an original measure.

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Agreed to Senate · Oct 16, 2002 Formatted Text PDF
Reported to Senate · Jul 19, 2002 Formatted Text PDF

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Analyze S.Res.304 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.Res.304, 107th Congress: An original resolution encouraging the Senate Committee on Appropriations to report thirteen, fiscally responsible, bipartisan appropriations bills to the Senate not later than July 31, 2002.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-resolution/304

Text version to examine: Agreed to Senate · 2002-10-16.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/107/bills/sres304/BILLS-107sres304ats.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:36:05Z. 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.Res.304 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.Res.304, 107th Congress: An original resolution encouraging the Senate Committee on Appropriations to report thirteen, fiscally responsible, bipartisan appropriations bills to the Senate not later than July 31, 2002.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-resolution/304

Text version to examine: Agreed to Senate · 2002-10-16.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/107/bills/sres304/BILLS-107sres304ats.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:36:05Z. 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.Res.304 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.Res.304, 107th Congress: An original resolution encouraging the Senate Committee on Appropriations to report thirteen, fiscally responsible, bipartisan appropriations bills to the Senate not later than July 31, 2002.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-resolution/304

Text version to examine: Agreed to Senate · 2002-10-16.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/107/bills/sres304/BILLS-107sres304ats.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:36:05Z. 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.Res.304 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.Res.304, 107th Congress: An original resolution encouraging the Senate Committee on Appropriations to report thirteen, fiscally responsible, bipartisan appropriations bills to the Senate not later than July 31, 2002.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-resolution/304

Text version to examine: Agreed to Senate · 2002-10-16.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/107/bills/sres304/BILLS-107sres304ats.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:36:05Z. 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.Res.304 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.