S.Res. 84: A resolution supporting the goals of International Women's Day.

115th Congress · introduced 2017-03-08 · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues · Latest: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1695-1696; text of measure as introduced: CR S1693-1694)

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Where it came from: introduced 2017-03-08 · official record
Who proposed it: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] · what a sponsor is
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Where it stands now: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1695-1696; text of measure as introduced: CR S1693-1694) 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

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Supports the goals of International Women's Day. Recognizes that the empowerment of women is linked to a country's potential to generate economic growth, sustainable democracy, and inclusive security. Recognizes individuals in the United States and around the world, including women human rights defenders and civil society leaders, who have worked to ensure that women are guaranteed equality and basic human rights. Recognizes the unique cultural, historical, and religious differences throughout the world and urges the U.S. government to act with respect and understanding toward legitimate differences when promoting any policies. Reaffirms the commitment to: (1) end discrimination and violence against women and girls, and ensure their safety and welfare; (2) pursue policies that guarantee the basic human rights of women and girls worldwide; and (3) promote women's participation in every aspect of society and community. Supports sustainable global development that seeks to achieve gender equality.

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Official text

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

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

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Officials and money

Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] · 13 cosponsors

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Susan M. Collins (R-ME), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Christopher A. Coons (D-DE), Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D-NY), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Richard J. Durbin (D-IL), Christopher Murphy (D-CT), Edward J. Markey (D-MA), Patty Murray (D-WA), Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Ron Wyden (D-OR)

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 (Passed Senate without amendment)
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Data: GovInfo BILLSTATUS bulk data (Library of Congress), BILLSTATUS-115sres84.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/115/sres>

Record fed-us-cong115-sres84 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong115 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong115