S.Res. 97: A resolution supporting the goals of International Women's Day.

114th Congress · introduced 2015-03-04 · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues · Latest: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2657-2658)

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Where it came from: introduced 2015-03-04 · official record
Who proposed it: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] · what a sponsor is
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Where it stands now: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2657-2658) Not final yet: this can still change. We check for updates every day.
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Official title

A resolution supporting the goals of International Women's Day.

Plain summary

Expresses support for the goals of International Women's Day. Recognizes that the empowerment of women is linked to the potential of countries to generate economic growth, sustainable democracy, and inclusive security. Honors individuals in the United States and around the world who have worked to ensure that women are guaranteed equality and basic human rights. Reaffirms the Senate's commitment to: (1) end discrimination and violence against women and girls, (2) pursue policies that guarantee the basic human rights of women and girls worldwide, and (3) promote meaningful participation of women in all aspects of their societies and communities. Expresses support for international calls for a Post-2015 Development Agenda to include a stand-alone goal to achieve gender equality and women's empowerment.

Congressional Research Service summary (Introduced in Senate), quoted unchanged (nonpartisan). Read the source.

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Official text

A resolution supporting the goals of International Women's Day.

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Introduced in Senate)

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Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] · 9 cosponsors

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Susan M. Collins (R-ME), Patty Murray (D-WA), Richard J. Durbin (D-IL), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI)

Sponsor's campaign money: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] reported raising $176,810 (2025–2026). Details. Shown for context only; it does not mean any donor supported this bill.

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Words on this page, explained (3)

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.
Securities: Financial investments that can be bought and sold, such as stocks and bonds.

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Sources

Congressional Research Service summary (Introduced in Senate)
Congress.gov
Data: GovInfo BILLSTATUS bulk data (Library of Congress), BILLSTATUS-114sres97.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/114/sres>

Record fed-us-cong114-sres97 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong114 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong114