A resolution recognizing September 15, 2014, as the International Day of Democracy, affirming the role of civil society as a cornerstone of democracy, and encouraging all governments to stand with civil society in the face of mounting restrictions on civil society organizations.
Latest action · Dec 3, 2014 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6306-6307; text as passed Senate: CR S6306-6307)
Progress
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- IntroducedSep 10, 2014
- Agreed to in SenateDec 3, 2014
Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Supports the goals of the International Day of Democracy.
Recognizes the importance of civil society to the healthy development of nations.
Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to the protection and advancement of democracy throughout the world.
Condemns the use of restrictions, coercion, threats, or force to impede the activities of civil society organizations.
Recognizes the important role diplomacy plays in defending global civil society and creating new openings for civic space.
Cosponsors 4
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Sep 10, 2014 to Nov 12, 2014, with 1 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-AZ | John McCain | Original | Sep 10, 2014 |
| D-NH | Jeanne Shaheen | Sep 18, 2014 | |
| R-FL | Marco Rubio | Sep 18, 2014 | |
| D-IL | Richard J. Durbin | Nov 12, 2014 |
Actions 8
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Dec 3, 2014Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6306-6307; text as passed Senate: CR S6306-6307)
- Dec 3, 2014Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6306-6307; text as passed Senate: CR S6306-6307)
- Sep 18, 2014Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- Sep 18, 2014Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment. Without written report.
- Sep 18, 2014Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 576.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: International Affairs.
Text 3
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Dec 3, 2014Agreed to Senate
- Sep 18, 2014Reported to Senate
- Sep 10, 2014Introduced in Senate
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