HRES 149
110th Congress
House
Commemorations
Child safety
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crimes against women
Families
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
International Affairs
President and foreign policy
Sex discrimination
Special days
Violence
Women
Women's rights
Supporting the goals of International Women's Day.
Introduced: February 8, 2007
Introduced by:
Schakowsky, Janice D.
Democratic
· Illinois
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Everywhere this bill has been
13 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 6, 2007
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 6, 2007
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). (text: CR H2178)
Mar 6, 2007
Passed/agreed to in House: 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).(text: CR H2178)
Mar 6, 2007
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2208-2209)
Mar 6, 2007
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.
Mar 6, 2007
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 149.
Mar 6, 2007
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2178-2182)
Mar 6, 2007
Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Mar 1, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Feb 15, 2007
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Feb 15, 2007
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 8, 2007
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.
Feb 8, 2007
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2007 | House · vote #122 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 403–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
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 rights and civil liberties, particularly of women and girls; and (2) issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe International Women's Day.
What's happening now
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Committees of jurisdiction
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