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H.RES.32: A resolution denouncing the practices of female genital mutilation, domestic violence, "honor" killings, acid burnings, dowry deaths, and other gender-based persecutions, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that participation, protect
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Jan. 5, 2007
- Latest Major Action Oct. 9, 2007
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
44 (43 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Denounces and demands the cessation of the practices of female genital mutilation, domestic violence, honor killings, acid burning, dowry deaths, and other gender-based persecutions and crimes. Asserts that women are not chattel, should not be trafficked, exploited, or sold for services, and should not be denied the right to education, to ownership of property, or to participate in full, economic, social and political life. Demands the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on International Organizations, Human Rights, and Oversight.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
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Ms. Jackson-Lee moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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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. 32.
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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, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 378 - 0 (Roll no. 949).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Jan. 5, 2007 |
Introduced in the House by Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) |