Congress 110 - HRES 149 - Supporting the goals of International Women's Day.

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Child safety Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Commemorations Crime and Law Enforcement Crimes against women Families Government Operations and Politics Human rights International Affairs President and foreign policy Sex discrimination Special days Violence Women Women's rights

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Supports the goals of International Women's Day. Recognizes and honors the women who have fought and continue to struggle for equality.

Reaffirms the commitment of the House of Representatives to ending discrimination and violence against women and girls, to ensuring their safety and welfare, and to pursuing policies that guarantee their basic rights.

Encourages the President to: (1) affirm his commitment to pursue policies to protect human rights and civil liberties, particularly of women and girls; and (2) issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe International Women's Day.

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Mar 6, 2007

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 6, 2007

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 403 - 0 (Roll no. 122). (text: CR H2178)
Mar 6, 2007

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 403 - 0 (Roll no. 122).(text: CR H2178)
Mar 6, 2007

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2208-2209)
Mar 6, 2007

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Mar 6, 2007

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 149.
Mar 6, 2007

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2178-2182)
Mar 6, 2007

Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Mar 1, 2007

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Feb 15, 2007

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Feb 15, 2007

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 8, 2007

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Feb 8, 2007

Introduced in House

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