S.Con.Res. 26: A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the designation of the year of 2011 as the International Year for People of African Descent.

112th Congress · introduced 2011-07-27 · International Affairs · Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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Where it came from: introduced 2011-07-27 · official record
Who proposed it: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD] · what a sponsor is
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Official title

A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the designation of the year of 2011 as the International Year for People of African Descent.

Plain summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Supports the designation of 2011 as the International Year for People of African Descent. Encourages the recognition of the collective history and achievements made by people of African descent. Reaffirms the importance of the full participation of people of African descent around the world in all aspects of political, economic, social, and cultural life. Recognizes bilateral and multilateral efforts to promote democracy, human rights, and the rule of law, including efforts that target the eradication of poverty, hunger and inequality. Reaffirms the commitment of Congress to address racism, discrimination, and intolerance in the United States and around the globe.

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Official text

A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the designation of the year of 2011 as the International Year for People of African Descent.

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Passed Senate without amendment)

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Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD] · 1 cosponsors

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Roger F. Wicker (R-MS)

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Resolution: A formal statement or decision by a legislative body. Simple resolutions often only express an opinion or set rules for one chamber; they do not become law.
Roll-call vote: A vote where each member's position is recorded by name, so the public can see how every member voted. "Yea" means yes, "Nay" means no, "Present" means the member was there but did not take a side.
Rulemaking: The process agencies use to write regulations that carry out laws passed by Congress or a legislature. Usually an agency publishes a proposed rule, takes public comments, then publishes a final rule.

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Congressional Research Service summary (Passed Senate without amendment)
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Data: GovInfo BILLSTATUS bulk data (Library of Congress), BILLSTATUS-112sconres26.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/112/sconres>

Record fed-us-cong112-sconres26 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong112 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong112