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Senate resolution · 114th Congress · Latest step: Passed Senate

A resolution expressing support for designation of the third Saturday in October 2016 as "National Animal Rescue Day" to create awareness of and educate individuals on the importance of adoption of animals, to create a humane environment for any pet, and to encourage animal adoptions throughout the United States.

S.Res. 594Introduced Sep 29, 2016Policy area: Animals
Sponsor: Sen. Robert Menendez D-NJ
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Where it went

Latest action: Sep 29, 2016 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6256-6257; text as passed Senate: CR S6275)

Vote results

No recorded roll-call votes on this bill in PORKER’s records (voice votes and unanimous consent are not roll calls; roll-call records start in 2011).

Cosponsors

1 cosponsor — 1 Republican

1 of 1 cosponsors (100%) are from the other party.

Roger Wicker (R-MS).

More from the sponsor

Other 114th Congress bills sponsored by Sen. Robert Menendez.

Sponsor’s state and district

New Jersey in Congress

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Data as of Sep 23, 2026 · bill record checked by PORKER from Congress.gov · votes from Senate.gov and the House Clerk. PORKER is non-partisan.