SRES 216 112th Congress Senate International Affairs Human rights Middle East Saudi Arabia Women's rights

A resolution encouraging women's political participation in Saudi Arabia.

Introduced: June 23, 2011 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 7 steps

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Jul 29, 2011

Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5049-5051; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S5050-5051)

Jul 29, 2011

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5049-5051; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S5050-5051)

Jul 27, 2011

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 114.

Jul 27, 2011

Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Kerry with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.

Jul 26, 2011

Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

Jun 23, 2011

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4103-4104)

Jun 23, 2011

Introduced in Senate

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on July 27, 2011. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Urges the government of Saudi Arabia to allow women to fully participate, both as voters and candidates for elective office, in the September 2011 elections.

Supports the women of Saudi Arabia as they endeavor to exercise their human rights and participate equally in society.

Expresses the belief that it is in the interest of Saudi Arabia and all nations to permit women to run for office, receive civic education, and vote in all elections.

What's happening now July 29, 2011

Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5049-5051; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S5050-5051)

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