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S.RES.251: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Government of Afghanistan, with the support of the international community, should fulfill its obligations to ensure that women fully participate as candidates and voters in the August 20, 2009, pre
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced Aug. 7, 2009
- Latest Major Action Aug. 7, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
10 (9 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Congratulates the women and women-led organizations of Afghanistan on the launch of the Five Million Afghan Women Campaign. Urges the government of Afghanistan to ensure that sufficient staffing is in place in women's polling stations, including security staff and equipment and appropriate polling place personnel, and include women in committees charged with election security and related processes. Urges the government of Afghanistan, the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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| Aug. 7, 2009 |
Introduced in the Senate by Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) |