US SR216 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: Introduced on July 16 2009 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2009-07-16 - Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7653)
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on July 16 2009 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2009-07-16 - Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7653)
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Recognizes that Geraldine Ferraro's vice-presidential candidacy forever enriched the American political landscape and forged a new path for American women, and congratulates her on the 25th anniversary of the acceptance of her nomination. Pays tribute to Congresswoman Ferraro's efforts to improve the lives of women and families in the Ninth Congressional District of New York and across the United States.
Title
A resolution acknowledging the 25th anniversary of the nomination of Representative Geraldine A. Ferraro as the first woman selected by a major political party to run for the Office of the Vice President.
Sponsors
| Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand [D-NY] | Sen. Barbara Mikulski [D-MD] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-07-16 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7653) |
Same As/Similar To
HR634 (Related) 2009-07-13 - Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Subjects
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Government operations and politics
Lawyers and legal services
Members of Congress
New York City
Women's rights
Congressional tributes
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Government operations and politics
Lawyers and legal services
Members of Congress
New York City
Women's rights
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/senate-resolution/216/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/sres216/BILLS-111sres216is.pdf |
