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H.Res. 32 (110th)

A resolution denouncing the practices of female genital mutilation, domestic violence, "honor" killings, acid burnings, dowry deaths, and other gender-based persecutions, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that participation, protection, recognition, and equality of women is crucial to achieving a just, moral and peaceful society.

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Introduced

5 January 2007

Last action

9 October 2007 · Floor

Status

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Sponsors

Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4], Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Fattah, Chaka [D-PA-2], Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15], Rep. Tauscher, Ellen O. [D-CA-10], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9], Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23], Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9], Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5], Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4], Rep. Hinojosa, Ruben [D-TX-15], Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS], Rep. Lampson, Nick [D-TX-22], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Klein, Ron [D-FL-22], Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33], Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], David Scott, Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Miller, Brad [D-NC-13], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Sutton, Betty [D-OH-13]

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Summary

Denounces, demands the cessation of, and condemns the perpetrators of the practices of female genital mutilation, domestic violence, honor killings, acid burning, dowry deaths, and other gender-based persecutions. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) participation, protection, recognition, and independence of women is crucial to achieving a just, moral, and honorable society; (2) regardless of religion, geography, or form of government, women should not be denied equal rights, which should be defended; and (3) the United States should renew consideration of and ratify its signature on the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW).

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Timeline

  1. 5 January 2007

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 5 January 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 5 January 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 17 April 2007

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on International Organizations, Human Rights, and Oversight.

    Source: Committee

  5. 31 July 2007

    Passed

    Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  6. 31 July 2007

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 9 October 2007

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  8. 9 October 2007

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 378 - 0 (Roll no. 949). (text: CR H11353-11354)

    Source: Floor

  9. 9 October 2007

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 378 - 0 (Roll no. 949).(text: CR H11353-11354)

    Source: Floor

  10. 9 October 2007

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules.

    Source: Floor

  11. 9 October 2007

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  12. 9 October 2007

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 32.

    Source: Floor

  13. 9 October 2007

    Floor

    Ms. Jackson-Lee moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

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  • Engrossed in House (text)

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  • Passed House amended

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