A resolution recognizing September 15, 2014, as the International Day of Democracy, affirming the role of civil society as a cornerstone of democracy, and encouraging all governments to stand with civil society in the face of mounting restrictions on civil society organizations.

Summary

Supports the goals of the International Day of Democracy. Recognizes the importance of civil society to the healthy development of nations. Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to the protection and advancement of democracy throughout the world. Condemns the use of restrictions, coercion, threats, or force to impede the activities of civil society organizations. Recognizes the important role diplomacy plays in defending global civil society and creating new openings for civic space.

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Timeline

1. 10 September 2014

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 10 September 2014

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5511)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 10 September 2014

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5511-5512)

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 18 September 2014

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 576.

   Source: Calendars

5. 18 September 2014

   Reported

   Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

   Source: Committee

6. 18 September 2014

   Reported

   Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment. Without written report.

   Source: Committee

7. 3 December 2014

   Passed

   Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6306-6307; text as passed Senate: CR S6306-6307)

   Source: Floor

8. 3 December 2014

   Passed

   Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6306-6307; text as passed Senate: CR S6306-6307)

   Source: Floor

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Versions

• Agreed to Senate · 3 December 2014 · Official file
• Reported to Senate · 18 September 2014 · Official file
• Introduced in Senate · 10 September 2014 · Official file

Documents

9 official files

• Agreed to Senate (text)

  Agreed to Senate · EN · 3 December 2014

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• Agreed to Senate (PDF)

  Agreed to Senate · EN · 3 December 2014

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• Passed Senate without amendment

  summary · EN · 3 December 2014

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• Reported to Senate (text)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 18 September 2014

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• Reported to Senate (PDF)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 18 September 2014

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• Reported to Senate without amendment

  summary · EN · 18 September 2014

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 10 September 2014

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 10 September 2014

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 10 September 2014

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Sponsors

• Rep. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD-3] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL] · R · Cosponsor
• Jeanne Shaheen · D · Cosponsor
• Richard Durbin · D · Cosponsor
• · ssfr00 · Standing

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