Bill Sponsor
Senate Simple Resolution 533
116th Congress(2019-2020)
A resolution supporting the goals of International Women's Day.
Active
Active
Passed Senate on Jun 16, 2020
Overview
Text
Introduced
Mar 5, 2020
Latest Action
Jun 16, 2020
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
533
Congress
116
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting foreign aid, human rights, international law and organizations; national governance; arms control; diplomacy and foreign officials; alliances and collective security. Measures concerning trade agreements, tariffs, foreign investments, and foreign loans may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
New Hampshire
Democrat
Connecticut
Democrat
Maryland
Democrat
Wisconsin
Senate Votes (1)
checkPassed on June 16, 2020
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 with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S3019-3022; text: CR S3021-3022)
Summary

This resolution expresses support for International Women's Day and recognition that women's empowerment is inextricably linked to generating economic growth and self-reliance, sustainable peace and democracy, and inclusive security. The resolution also reaffirms the Senate's commitment to end discrimination and violence against women and to pursue policies that guarantee fundamental human rights for women worldwide.

Text (3)
June 16, 2020
June 3, 2020
Actions (7)
06/16/2020
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3019-3022; text: CR S3021-3022)
06/16/2020
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S3019-3022; text: CR S3021-3022)
06/03/2020
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 472.
06/03/2020
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
05/21/2020
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
03/05/2020
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1601-1602)
03/05/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:46:05 PM