A resolution supporting the goals of International Women's Day.
Latest action · Jun 16, 2020 Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3019-3022; text: CR S3021-3022)
Progress
Where this resolution reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried. A simple resolution is the business of one chamber alone: it is not sent to the other chamber or to the President, and does not become law.
- IntroducedMar 5, 2020
- Agreed to in SenateJun 16, 2020
Summary
This resolution expresses support for International Women's Day and recognition that women's empowerment is inextricably linked to generating economic growth and self-reliance, sustainable peace and democracy, and inclusive security. The resolution also reaffirms the Senate's commitment to end discrimination and violence against women and to pursue policies that guarantee fundamental human rights for women worldwide.
Cosponsors 5
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Mar 5, 2020 to Jun 11, 2020, with 3 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-CT | Christopher Murphy | Original | Mar 5, 2020 |
| R-ME | Susan M. Collins | Original | Mar 5, 2020 |
| D-WI | Tammy Baldwin | Original | Mar 5, 2020 |
| D-MD | Benjamin L. Cardin | May 14, 2020 | |
| D-OR | Jeff Merkley | Jun 11, 2020 |
Actions 7
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jun 16, 2020Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S3019-3022; text: CR S3021-3022)
- Jun 16, 2020Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3019-3022; text: CR S3021-3022)
- Jun 3, 2020Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
- Jun 3, 2020Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 472.
- May 21, 2020Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRES 101 | A resolution supporting the goals of International Women's Day. | Related bill | Mar 7, 2019 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: International Affairs.
Text 3
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Jun 16, 2020Agreed to Senate
- Jun 3, 2020Reported to Senate
- Mar 5, 2020Introduced in Senate
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