US SR216 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on June 23 2011 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2011-07-29 - 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)
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on June 23 2011 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2011-07-29 - 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)
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]
Summary
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.
Title
A resolution encouraging women's political participation in Saudi Arabia.
Sponsors
| Sen. Barbara Boxer [D-CA] | Sen. Kelly Ayotte [R-NH] | Sen. John Barrasso [R-WY] | Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD] |
| Sen. Christopher Coons [D-DE] | Sen. Jim DeMint [R-SC] | Sen. Richard Durbin [D-IL] | Sen. Dianne Feinstein [D-CA] |
| Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand [D-NY] | Sen. Kay Hutchison [R-TX] | Sen. Johnny Isakson [R-GA] | Sen. Mary Landrieu [D-LA] |
| Sen. Mike Lee [R-UT] | Sen. Jeff Merkley [D-OR] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-07-29 | 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) |
| 2011-07-27 | Senate | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 114. |
| 2011-07-27 | Senate | 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. |
| 2011-07-26 | Senate | Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. |
| 2011-06-23 | Senate | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4103-4104) |
