SRES 118
118th Congress
Senate
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
A resolution recognizing the contributions of Clela Rorex, a pioneering county clerk who, in 1975, advanced civil rights for all couples seeking to be married.
Introduced: March 23, 2023
Introduced by:
Bennet, Michael F.
Democratic
· Colorado
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2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 23, 2023
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S935)
Mar 23, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
This resolution designates March 26, 2023, as Clela Rorex Day to recognize Clela Rorex for issuing the first same-sex marriage license in the United States and becoming a pioneer for civil rights and same-sex marriage.
What's happening now
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S935)
Committees of jurisdiction
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Cosponsors
1