PlainBillCongress, translated.Legislation. Context. Public interest.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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Version 35 · Passed Senate amended · Jul 29, 2011
(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.
People & committees
Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA] · D–CA
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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)
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)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 114.
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.
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.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4103-4104)
Introduced in Senate
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