S.Res. 540 · 113th Congress
A resolution recognizing September 15, 2014, as the International Day of Democracy, affirming the role of…
Full title
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.
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CardinSponsor4 cosponsors · 2 D, 2 R
1 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
- Senate Introduced Sep 10, 2014
- Senate Passed Dec 3, 2014
Recognizes the importance of civil society to the healthy development of nations.
What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · Dec 3, 2014
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
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.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: 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.
Latest action (Dec 3, 2014): 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)
Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Sep 10, 2014
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
- Senate Introduced Sep 10, 2014
- Senate Passed Dec 3, 2014
No recorded floor vote found.