US Congress Senate Resolution 97 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 8-2)
Status: Introduced on March 4 2015 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2015-05-05 - S.Amdt.1200 Amendment SA 1200 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]

A resolution supporting the goals of International Women's Day. Expresses support for the goals of International Women's Day. Recognizes that the empowerment of women is linked to the potential of countries to generate economic growth, sustainable democracy, and inclusive security. Honors individuals in the United States and around the world who have worked to ensure that women are guaranteed equality and basic human rights. Reaffirms the Senate's commitment to: (1) end discrimination and violence against women and girls, (2) pursue policies that guarantee the basic human rights of women and girls worldwide, and (3) promote meaningful participation of women in all aspects of their societies and communities. Expresses support for international calls for a Post-2015 Development Agenda to include a stand-alone goal to achieve gender equality and women's empowerment.

A resolution supporting the goals of International Women's Day.

Sen. Jeanne Shaheen [D-NH]	Sen. Susan Collins [R-ME]	Sen. Mark Kirk [R-IL]	Sen. Barbara Mikulski [D-MD]
Sen. Barbara Boxer [D-CA]	Sen. Patty Murray [D-WA]	Sen. Richard Durbin [D-IL]	Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD]
Sen. Dianne Feinstein [D-CA]	Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse [D-RI]

Date	Chamber	Action
2015-05-05	Senate	S.Amdt.1200 Amendment SA 1200 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
2015-05-05	Senate	S.Amdt.1201 Amendment SA 1201 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
2015-05-05	Senate	Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2657-2658)
2015-05-05	Senate	S.Amdt.1199 Amendment SA 1199 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
2015-05-05	Senate	S.Amdt.1201 Amendment SA 1201 proposed by Senator Corker for Senator Lee to Amendment SA 1200. (consideration: CR S2657; text: CR S2657)
2015-05-05	Senate	S.Amdt.1200 Amendment SA 1200 proposed by Senator Corker. (consideration: CR S2656-2657; text: CR S2656-2657)
2015-05-05	Senate	S.Amdt.1199 Amendment SA 1199 proposed by Senator Corker. (consideration: CR S2656; text: CR S2656)
2015-05-05	Senate	Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2656-2658)
2015-05-05	Senate	Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
2015-03-04	Senate	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1308-1309)

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-resolution/97/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/sres97/BILLS-114sres97is.pdf
Text	https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/sres97/BILLS-114sres97ats.pdf