A resolution acknowledging the 25th anniversary of the nomination of Representative Geraldine A. Ferraro as the first woman selected by a major political party to run for the Office of the Vice President.
Latest action · Jul 16, 2009 Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7653)
Progress
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- IntroducedJul 16, 2009
- Agreed to in SenateNot reached
Summary
Recognizes that Geraldine Ferraro's vice-presidential candidacy forever enriched the American political landscape and forged a new path for American women, and congratulates her on the 25th anniversary of the acceptance of her nomination.
Pays tribute to Congresswoman Ferraro's efforts to improve the lives of women and families in the Ninth Congressional District of New York and across the United States.
Cosponsors 1
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Jul 16, 2009.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-MD | Barbara A. Mikulski | Original | Jul 16, 2009 |
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jul 16, 2009Introduced in Senate
- Jul 16, 2009Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7653)
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRES 634 | Acknowledging the 25th anniversary of the nomination of Representative Geraldine A. Ferraro as the first woman selected by a major political party as its candidate for Vice President. | Related bill | Jul 13, 2009 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Government Operations and Politics.
Text 1
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- Jul 16, 2009Introduced in Senate
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