A resolution honoring Congresswoman Geraldine A. Ferraro, the first woman selected by a major political party…

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A resolution honoring Congresswoman Geraldine A. Ferraro, the first woman selected by a major political party as its candidate for Vice President of the United States, and extending the condolences of the Senate on her death.

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60 cosponsors · 50 D, 8 R, 2 I

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Senate Introduced Mar 29, 2011
Senate Passed Mar 29, 2011

Recognizes that Geraldine A. Ferraro's vice-presidential candidacy forever enriched the American political landscape and forged a new path for women of the United States.

What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · Mar 29, 2011

Recognizes that Geraldine A. Ferraro's vice-presidential candidacy forever enriched the American political landscape and forged a new path for women of the United States.

Pays tribute to Congresswoman Geraldine A. Ferraro's work to improve the lives of women and families not only in the Ninth Congressional District of New York, whom she represented, but also the lives of women and families all across the United States.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution honoring Congresswoman Geraldine A. Ferraro, the first woman selected by a major political party as its candidate for Vice President of the United States, and extending the condolences of the Senate on her death.

Latest action (Mar 29, 2011): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1943; text as passed Senate: CR S1943; text of measure as introduced: CR S1939)

Policy area: Congress · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Mar 29, 2011

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Senate Introduced Mar 29, 2011
Senate Passed Mar 29, 2011

No recorded floor vote found.