Senate Simple Resolution 68
115th Congress(2017-2018)
A resolution raising awareness of modern slavery.
Active
Passed Senate on Mar 7, 2017
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
68
Congress
115
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
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checkPassed on March 7, 2017
Status
Passed
Type
Voice Vote
Voice Vote
A vote in which the presiding officer states the question, then asks those in favor and against to say "Yea" or "Nay," respectively, and announces the result according to his or her judgment. The names or numbers of senators voting on each side are not recorded.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S1647)
Summary
Commends each individual who supported the END IT movement on February 23, 2017.
Notes the dedication of individuals, organizations, and governments to end modern slavery.
Calls for international action to bring an end to modern slavery.
03/07/2017
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1647)
03/07/2017
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S1647)
03/07/2017
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
02/27/2017
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1452)
02/27/2017
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
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