HRES 116
102th Congress
House
Urging the President to complete the review of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women in order that the Senate may give its advice and consent to ratification.
International Affairs
Advice and consent of the SenateHuman rightsRights of womenSex discrimination against women
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Oct 22, 1991
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 22, 1991
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 374 - 48 (Roll no. 330).
Oct 22, 1991
Considered as unfinished business.
Oct 21, 1991
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed until Oct. 22.
Oct 21, 1991
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Oct 21, 1991
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Oct 21, 1991
Mr. Yatron moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Oct 10, 1991
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 10, 1991
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Sep 26, 1991
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
Sep 26, 1991
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 3, 1991
Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.
Mar 20, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mar 20, 1991
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 1991 | House · vote #330 | SUSPEND THE RULES AND AGREE | Passed | 374–48 | See who voted → |
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Plain-English summary
Declares the sense of the House of Representatives that the full realization of the rights of women is vital and the President should complete the review of the Women's Human Rights Convention in order that the Senate may give its advice and consent to ratification.
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 116: Urging the President to complete the review of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women in order that the Senate may give its advice and consent to ratification.. 102nd Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/102-HRES-116/
"H. Res. 116: Urging the President to complete the review of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women in order that the Senate may give its advice and consent to ratification.." 102nd Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/102-HRES-116/.
H. Res. 116, 102nd Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/102-HRES-116/.
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