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Nomination of John D. Negroponte to be U.S. Ambassador
to Iraq, Confirmed 95-3 |
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Ambassador John Negroponte will be America’s
top diplomat to Iraq and will operate out of a newly established
American mission in the country. The role of the U.S. Mission in
Iraq will be to support the Iraqi people and government as they take
control or their own affairs. |
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Nomination of John C. Danforth to be U.S. Ambassador
to United Nations, Confirmed by voice vote. |
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Ambassador John C. Danforth will be America’s
representative to the Sessions of the General Assembly of the United
Nations, and the representative of the United States in the Security
Council of the United Nations. |
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Troop Leave Domestic Transportation Reimbursement,
PL 108-220 (S. 2057) |
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This bill directs the Secretary of Defense
to reimburse members of the armed forces for roundtrip transportation
expenses incurred within the United States in connection with the
Central Command Rest and Recuperation Leave Program. |
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Emergency Wartime Supplemental Appropriations
Act of 2003, PL108-11 (H.R.1559) |
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Provides nearly $80 billion for ongoing military operations in
Iraq, postwar occupation, reconstruction and relief in Iraq, international
assistance to countries contributing to the war in Iraq or the global
war on terrorism, the cost of continued U.S. presence in Afghanistan,
and additional homeland security needs. Bill also provides $13.7
billion for military personnel. |
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Emergency Funds for Defense and Reconstruction of Iraq
and Afghanistan, PL 108-106 (H.R. 16) |
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Provides $87 billion in emergency supplemental appropriations for
defense and for Iraq and Afghanistan reconstruction. It also provides
$17.8 billion for military personnel. |
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Defense Authorization Act, PL 108-136 (H.R. 1588) |
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The annual authorization bill approves Department of Defense programs
to combat terrorism and for the initial deployment of a national
missile defense system. It also includes an average military pay
raise of 4.15 percent for all uniformed service personnel. |
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2001 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for
Recovery from and Response to Terrorist Attacks on the United States,
PL 107-38 (H.R. 2888) |
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Provides emergency supplemental appropriations for additional disaster
assistance, anti-terrorism initiatives, and assistance in the recovery
from the tragedy that occurred on September 11, 2001. |
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A Joint Resolution Regarding the September 11, 2001,
Terrorist Attacks Against the Unites States, PL 107-39 (S.J.RES 22) |
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A Joint Resolution to Authorize the Use of United States
Armed Forces Against Those Responsible for Recent Terrorist Attacks,
PL 107-40 (S.J.RES 23) |
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Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act
of 2002, PL 107-173 (H.R. 3525) |
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Joint Resolution to Authorize the Use of United States
Armed Forces Against Iraq, PL 107-243 (H.J.RES 114) |
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Of note: S.J.RES 45 [Daschle-Lott] was based on the original White
House proposal authorizing the use of force in Iraq. |
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Military Bill of Rights and Readiness Enhancements,
PL106-65 (S.1059) |
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Iran Nonproliferation Act, PL 106-178 (H.R. 1883) |
