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S.J.Res. 37 (98th)

A joint resolution providing that the week containing March 8, 1983, shall be designated as "Women's History Week".

enactedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

17 February 1983

Last action

8 March 1983 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 98-3.

Sponsors

Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT], Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY], Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ], Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY], Sen. Symms, Steven D. [R-ID], Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD], Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI], Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM], Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA], Sen. Sasser, Jim [D-TN], Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA], Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN], Sen. Boren, David L. [D-OK], Sen. Warner, John [R-VA], Sen. Jepsen, Roger W. [R-IA], Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL], Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC], Sen. Metzenbaum, Howard M. [D-OH], Sen. Melcher, John [D-MT], Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK], Sen. Packwood, Bob [R-OR], Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI], Sen. Tsongas, Paul E. [D-MA], Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT], Sen. Laxalt, Paul D. [R-NV], Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS], Sen. Hawkins, Paula [R-FL], Sen. Kassebaum, Nancy Landon [R-KS], Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI], Sen. Goldwater, Barry [R-AZ], Sen. Huddleston, Walter (Dee) [D-KY], Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI], Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE]

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10 August 2026

Summary

Designates the week containing March 8, 1983, 1984, and 1985, as Women's History Week.

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Timeline

  1. 17 February 1983

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 17 February 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 22 February 1983

    Reported

    Committee on Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

    Source: Committee

  4. 28 February 1983

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Regular Orders. Calendar No. 28.

    Source: Calendars

  5. 28 February 1983

    Reported

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Thurmond with an amendment and an amendment to the title and with a preamble. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  6. 28 February 1983

    Reported

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Thurmond with an amendment and an amendment to the title and with a preamble. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  7. 2 March 1983

    Passed

    Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  8. 2 March 1983

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  9. 3 March 1983

    Passed

    Passed House by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

  10. 3 March 1983

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

  11. 3 March 1983

    Floor

    Called up by House by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

  12. 3 March 1983

    Discharge

    House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service Discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Discharge

  13. 3 March 1983

    Committee

    House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service Discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  14. 3 March 1983

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

    Source: IntroReferral

  15. 7 March 1983

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  16. 7 March 1983

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  17. 7 March 1983

    Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

    Source: Floor

  18. 8 March 1983

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 98-3.

    Source: President

  19. 8 March 1983

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  20. 8 March 1983

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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Documents

4 official files

Public Law (PDF)

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  • Public Law (PDF)

    Public Law · EN · 9 March 1983

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  • Passed Senate amended

    summary · EN · 2 March 1983

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  • Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

    summary · EN · 28 February 1983

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  • Introduced in Senate

    summary · EN · 17 February 1983

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