A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to Mother's Day that the United States Senate should reject the United Nations Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) as it demeans motherhood and undermines the traditional family.

Summary

Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the tenets of the Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women are incompatible with the tradition and policy of the United States to uphold motherhood and to regard motherhood with the highest degree of honor and respect; (2) the Convention would create negative perceptions toward motherhood; and (3) the Senate should not give its advice and consent to ratification of such Convention.

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Timeline

1. 11 May 2000

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3925)

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2. 11 May 2000

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3925-3926)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 11 May 2000

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 11 May 2000 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in Senate

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Sponsors

• Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] · R · Sponsor
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