Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the establishment of an appropriate day for the commemoration of the women suffragists who fought for and won the right of women to vote in the United States.

H.J.Res. 59 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Jul 14, 2005, sponsored by Shelley Berkley with 54 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.

During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Jul 14, 2005
Co-sponsors: 54
Policy area: Commemorations
Public law: Public Law 109-49

What it does

Expresses the sense of Congress that women suffragists should be revered and celebrated for working to ensure the right of women to vote in the United States.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Shelley Berkley (D-NV). Co-sponsors: 50 Democrats, 4 Republicans.

Where it stands

IntroducedJul 14, 2005
Passed the HouseJul 25, 2005
Passed the SenateJul 28, 2005
Sent to the PresidentJul 29, 2005
Became lawAug 2, 2005

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-49. (Aug 2, 2005)

How Congress voted

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Jul 25, 2005 · Passed378–0

Every roll call vote on this bill

Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the establishment of an appropriate day for the…House · Jul 25, 2005

Other Commemorations bills in the 109th Congress

Committees

Oversight and Accountability Committee

From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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