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H. Res. 451 112th Congress House

Honoring Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm on the 87th year of her birth.

Introduced: November 1, 2011 Introduced by: Yvette D. Clarke Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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Recognizes the unprecedented impact on the pursuit of social equity for marginalized communities, underserved populations, and above all disenfranchised women.

Honors and pays tribute to Mrs. Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm, on the occasion of the 87th year of her birth, for a lifetime of exemplary public service.


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 Cosponsors 7
All 7 Democratic 6
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Davis, Danny K.
Illinois · Nov 1, 2011
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Meeks, Gregory W.
New York · Nov 1, 2011
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Moore, Gwen
Wisconsin · Nov 1, 2011
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Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Nov 1, 2011
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Sewell, Terri A.
Alabama · Nov 1, 2011
WATT, MELVIN
· Nov 1, 2011
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Wilson, Frederica S.
Florida · Nov 1, 2011
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 451: Honoring Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm on the 87th year of her birth.. 112th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HRES-451/
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"H. Res. 451: Honoring Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm on the 87th year of her birth.." 112th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HRES-451/.
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