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H.RES.149: Supporting the goals of International Women's Day.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced Feb. 8, 2007
- Latest Major Action March 6, 2007
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
102 (92 Democrats, 11 Republicans)
Bill Summary
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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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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.
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Referred to House Foreign Affairs
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Referred to House Judiciary
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
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Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 149.
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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.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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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).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Feb. 8, 2007 |
Introduced in the House by Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) |