
John O. Pastore
Democrat · Rhode Island · Senate
77 years in office
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Sponsored Legislation (79)
S 4033 — A bill to amend Public Law 93-276 to increase the authorization for appropriations to the Atomic Energy Commission in accordance with Section 261 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1974-09-23 · Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H. R. 16609 passed in lieu.
EnergyS 3698 — A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, to enable Congress to concur in or disapprove international agreements for cooperation in regard to certain nuclear technology.
Introduced 1974-06-25 · Public law 93-485.
EnergyS 3669 — A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, and the Atomic Weapons Rewards Act of 1955, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1974-06-19 · Public law 93-377.
EnergyS 3452 — A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, to revise the method of providing for public remuneration in the event of a nuclear incident, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1974-05-07 · Referred to Joint Committee on Atomic Energy.
EnergyS 3463 — A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to relieve broadcasters of the equal time requirement of section 315 with respect to candidates for President and Vice President.
Introduced 1974-05-09 · Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce.
Government Operations and PoliticsS 3292 — An Act to authorize appropriations to the Atomic Energy Commission in accordance with section 261 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1974-04-02 · Public law 93-276.
EnergyS 3271 — A bill to establish a Joint Committee on Energy, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1974-03-29 · Referred to Senate Committee on Government Operations.
CongressS 3178 — To authorize appropriations to the Atomic Energy Commission in accordance with the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 as amended.
Introduced 1974-03-13 · Referred to Joint Committee on Atomic Energy.
EnergyS 3179 — A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended to provide for approval of sites for production and utilization facilities.
Introduced 1974-03-13 · Referred to Joint Committee on Atomic Energy.
EnergyS 2696 — A bill to amend title 38 of the United States Code to provide pension benefits for widows and children of certain persons whose in-service death occurred not in the line of duty.
Introduced 1973-11-14 · Referred to Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Armed Forces and National SecurityS 2645 — A bill to amend Public Law 93-60 to increase the authorization for appropriations to the Atomic Energy Commission in accordance with Section 261 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1973-11-02 · Public law 93-158.
EnergyS 2418 — A bill for the relief of Enrique Alfredo Ceballos.
Introduced 1973-09-17 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
Private LegislationS 2446 — An Act for the relief of Charles William Thomas, deceased.
Introduced 1973-09-20 · Private Law 93-108.
Private LegislationS 2337 — An Act for the relief of Dulce Pilar Castin (Castin-Casas).
Introduced 1973-08-03 · Private Law 93-93.
Private LegislationS 2316 — A bill to authorize the disposal of copper from the national stockpile and the supplemental stockpile.
Introduced 1973-08-01 · Public law 93-214.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesS 2313 — A bill for the relief of Gaetano Tindaro Russo and his wife, Carmela Torre de Russo.
Introduced 1973-08-01 · Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary.
Private LegislationS 1993 — A bill to amend the EURATOM Cooperation Act of 1958, as amended.
Introduced 1973-06-13 · Public law 93-88.
EnergyS 1994 — An Act to authorize appropriations to the Atomic Energy Commission in accordance with section 261 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1973-06-13 · Public law 93-60.
EnergyS 1816 — A bill to amend the Wool Products Labeling Act of 1939 with respect to recycled wool.
Introduced 1973-05-15 · Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.
CommerceS 1841 — An Act to amend the Communications Act of 1934 with regard to the broadcasting of certain professional sports clubs' games.
Introduced 1973-05-17 · Public law 93-107.
Sports and RecreationS 1453 — A bill for the relief of Thomas Raymond Pomaski.
Introduced 1973-04-04 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
Private LegislationS 1454 — A bill for the relief of the estate of Earl A. Trager.
Introduced 1973-04-04 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
Private LegislationS 1455 — A bill to increase the duty on rubber filament.
Introduced 1973-04-04 · Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceS 1118 — A bill to amend section 5034 of title 38, United States Code, to increase the number of nursing home beds in each State for war veterans in need of nursing home care.
Introduced 1973-03-06 · Referred to Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
HealthS 1090 — An Act of amend the Communications Act of 1934, to extend certain authorizations for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and for certain construction grants for noncommercial educational television and radio broadcasting facilities, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1973-03-06 · Public law 93-84.
Government Operations and PoliticsS 890 — A bill for the relief of Maria de Lourdes Moitoso Mota.
Introduced 1973-02-19 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
Private LegislationS 372 — Federal Election Campaign Act
Introduced 1973-01-16 · Referred to House Committee on House Administration.
Government Operations and PoliticsSJRES 248 — A joint resolution assuring compensation for damages caused by nuclear incidents involving the nuclear reactor of a U.S. warship.
Introduced 1974-10-09 · Public law 93-513.
Armed Forces and National SecuritySJRES 172 — Joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing for a special election for the office of President and Vice President when an individual who has been appointed Vice President succeeds to the Presidency.
Introduced 1973-11-15 · Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary.
Constitutional amendmentsSRES 460 — Resolved, that the Senate expresses its disapproval of proposed deferral D 75-117, as set forth in the message of November 26, 1974 which was transmitted to the Congress by the President under section 1013 of the Impoundment Control Act of 1974.
Introduced 1974-12-17 · Held at desk and ordered to be printed.
Economics and Public FinanceSRES 461 — Resolved, that the Senate expresses its disapproval of proposed deferral D 75-119, as set forth in the message of November 26, 1974 which was transmitted to the Congress by the President under section 1013 of the Impoundment Control Act of 1974.
Introduced 1974-12-17 · Held at desk and ordered to be printed.
Economics and Public FinanceSRES 457 — Resolved, that the Senate expresses its disapproval of proposed deferral D 75-113, as set forth in the message of November 26, 1974, which was transmitted to the Congress by the President under section 1013 of the Impoundment Control Act of 1974.
Introduced 1974-12-17 · Held at desk and ordered to be printed.
Economics and Public FinanceSRES 458 — Resolved, that the Senate expresses its disapproval of proposed deferral D 75-114, as set forth in the message of November 26, 1974, which was transmitted to the Congress by the President under section 1013 of the Impoundment Control Act of 1974.
Introduced 1974-12-17 · Held at desk and ordered to be printed.
EnergySRES 456 — Resolved, that the Senate expresses its disapproval of proposed deferral D 75-112, as set forth in the message of November 26, 1974, which was transmitted to the Congress by the President under section 1013 of the Impoundment Control Act of 1974.
Introduced 1974-12-17 · Held at desk and ordered to be printed.
Economics and Public FinanceSRES 462 — Resolved, that the Senate expresses its disapproval of proposed deferral D 75-121, as set forth in the message of November 26, 1974 which was transmitted to the Congress by the President under section 1013 of the Impoundment Control Act of 1974.
Introduced 1974-12-17 · Held at desk and ordered to be printed.
Economics and Public FinanceSRES 455 — Resolved, that the Senate expresses its disapproval of proposed deferral D 75-111, as set forth in the message of November 26, 1974, which was transmitted to the Congress by the President under section 1013 of the Impoundment Control Act of 1974.
Introduced 1974-12-17 · Held at desk and ordered to be printed.
Economics and Public FinanceSRES 459 — Resolved, that the Senate expresses its disapproval of proposed deferral D 75-116, as set forth in the message of November 26, 1974 which was transmitted to the Congress by the President under section 1013 of the Impoundment Control Act of 1974.
Introduced 1974-12-17 · Held at desk and ordered to be printed.
Economics and Public FinanceSRES 257 — Resolves, that rule XVIII of the Standing Rules of the Senate is amended.
Introduced 1974-01-30 · Referred to Senate Committee on Rules and Administration.
CongressSRES 90 — A resolution to refer the bill (S. 1453) entitled "A Bill for the relief of Thomas Raymond Pomaski" to the Chief Commissioner of the United States Court of Claims for a report thereon.
Introduced 1973-04-04 · Measure passed Senate.
Private LegislationSRES 45 — A resolution authorizing additional expenditures by the Committee on Commerce for inquiries and investigations.
Introduced 1973-01-29 · Measure passed Senate, amended.
CongressSRES 91 — A resolution to refer the bill entitled "A bill for the relief of the estate of Earl A. Trager" to the Chief Commissioner of the United States Court of Claims for a report thereon.
Introduced 1973-04-04 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
Private LegislationS 3858 — A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to add a new section with respect to the dissemination of obscene or indecent material by means of radio communication or cable television, and to repeal section 1464 of title 18, United States Code.
Introduced 1976-09-29 · Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce.
Government Operations and PoliticsS 3881 — A bill for the relief of Maria Ramona Amazo (wife) and Edgar Enrique Dominguez-Cambuzano (husband).
Introduced 1976-10-01 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
Private LegislationS 3770 — Nuclear Explosive Proliferation Control Act
Introduced 1976-08-25 · Referred to Joint Committee on Atomic Energy.
EnergyS 3853 — Nuclear Explosive Proliferation Control Act
Introduced 1976-09-29 · Placed on calendar in Senate.
EnergyS 3286 — A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, to provide for the approval of sites for production and utilization facilities.
Introduced 1976-04-09 · Referred to Joint Committee on Atomic Energy.
EnergyS 3107 — A bill to authorize appropriations to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in accordance with section 261 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, and section 305 of the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, as amended, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1976-03-09 · Public law 94-291.
EnergyS 3108 — A bill to amend Public Law 94-187 to increase the authorization for appropriations to the Energy Research and Development Administration in accordance with section 261 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, section 305 of the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, and section 16 of the Federal Nonnuclear Energy Research and Development Act of 1974, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1976-03-09 · Public law 94-269.
EnergyS 3105 — A bill to authorize appropriations to the Energy Research and Development Administration in accordance with section 261 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 as amended, section 305 of the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, and section 16 of the Federal Nonnuclear Research and Development Act of 1974, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1976-03-09 · Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H.R. 13350 passed in lieu.
EnergyS 2584 — Public Broadcasting Financing Act
Introduced 1975-10-28 · Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate (provisions inserted in H.R. 6461).
Science, Technology, CommunicationsS 2568 — A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, to revise the method of producing for public remuneration in the event of a nuclear incident.
Introduced 1975-10-28 · Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H.R. 8631 passed in lieu.
EnergyS 2554 — A bill to amend Public Law 93-107 with regard to the broadcasting of certain professional sports clubs' games.
Introduced 1975-10-22 · Conference scheduled in Senate.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsS 2035 — Nuclear Fuel Assurance Act
Introduced 1975-06-26 · Placed on calendar in Senate under Subjects on the Table.
EnergyS 2053 — A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, to revise one of the bases for establishing prices for enriching services provided by the Atomic Energy Commission.
Introduced 1975-07-08 · Referred to Joint Committee on Atomic Energy.
Independent regulatory commissionsS 1716 — A bill to authorize appropriations to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in accordance with section 261 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, and section 305 of the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1975-05-12 · Public law 94-79.
EnergyS 1717 — A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, to provide for approval of sites for production and utilization facilities, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1975-05-12 · Referred to Joint Committee on Atomic Energy.
Nuclear power plant sitesS 994 — A bill to authorize supplemental appropriations to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for fiscal year 1975.
Introduced 1975-03-06 · Public law 94-18.
Economics and Public FinanceS 674 — A bill to authorize supplemental appropriations to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for fiscal year 1975.
Introduced 1975-02-12 · Referred to Joint Committee on Atomic Energy.
EnergyS 675 — A bill to authorize appropriations to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in accordance with section 261 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, and section 305 of the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1975-02-12 · Referred to Joint Committee on Atomic Energy.
EnergyS 598 — A bill to authorize appropriations to the Energy Research and Development Administration in accordance with section 261 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, section 305 of the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, and section 16 of the Federal Nonnuclear Energy Research and Development Act of 1974, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1975-02-07 · Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H.R. 3474 passed in lieu.
EnergyS 608 — A bill to amend subsection (a) of section 315 of the Communications Act of 1934 in order to exempt legally qualified candidates for the offices of President and Vice President of the United States from the equal-time requirements under such subsection.
Introduced 1975-02-07 · Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsSJRES 26 — A joint resolution proposing modification of the twenty-fifth amendment of the Constitution of the United States.
Introduced 1975-02-03 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
Constitutional amendmentsSRES 542 — A resolution expressing the appreciation of the Senate to Jerry Lewis for his outstanding contributions in the fight against muscular dystrophy.
Introduced 1976-09-10 · Measure passed Senate.
Awards, medals, prizesSRES 221 — Resolution relating to international cooperation in strengthening safeguards of nuclear materials.
Introduced 1975-07-26 · Measure passed Senate.
Nuclear weaponsSRES 146 — A resolution providing for the spread of nuclear weapons.
Introduced 1975-05-06 · Measure passed Senate.
EnergySRES 68 — A resolution establishing a procedure for requiring amendments to bills and resolutions to be germane.
Introduced 1975-02-07 · Placed on calendar in Senate under Subjects on the Table.
CongressSRES 79 — Resolutions disapproving the deferral of certain budget authority.
Introduced 1975-02-11 · Measure passed Senate.
Economics and Public FinanceSRES 75 — Resolutions disapproving the deferral of certain budget authority.
Introduced 1975-02-11 · Measure passed Senate.
Economics and Public FinanceSRES 80 — Resolutions disapproving the deferral of certain budget authority.
Introduced 1975-02-11 · Measure passed Senate.
Economics and Public FinanceSRES 76 — Resolutions disapproving the deferral of certain budget authority.
Introduced 1975-02-11 · Measure passed Senate.
Economics and Public FinanceSRES 78 — Resolutions disapproving the deferral of certain budget authority.
Introduced 1975-02-11 · Measure passed Senate.
Economics and Public FinanceSRES 74 — Resolutions disapproving the deferral of certain budget authority.
Introduced 1975-02-11 · Referred to Senate Committee on Appropriations.
Economics and Public FinanceSRES 77 — Resolutions disapproving the deferral of certain budget authority.
Introduced 1975-02-11 · Measure passed Senate.
Economics and Public FinanceSRES 73 — Resolutions disapproving the deferral of certain budget authority.
Introduced 1975-02-11 · Referred to Senate Committee on Appropriations.
Economics and Public FinanceSRES 21 — Resolved, to establish a select committee of the Senate to conduct an investigation and study of governmental operations with respect to intelligence activities.
Introduced 1975-01-21 · Measure passed Senate, amended, roll call #1 (82-4).
Armed Forces and National SecuritySCONRES 14 — Concurrent resolutions expressing the approval of Congress on distribution and uses of atomic material.
Introduced 1975-02-11 · Measure laid on table in House.
EnergySCONRES 15 — Concurrent resolutions expressing the approval of Congress on distribution and uses of atomic material.
Introduced 1975-02-11 · Measure passed House in lieu of H.Con.Res. 114.
EnergySCONRES 13 — Concurrent resolutions expressing the approval of Congress on distribution and uses of atomic material.
Introduced 1975-02-11 · Measure laid on table in House.
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