Denouncing the practices of female genital mutilation, domestic violence, "honor" killings, acid burning, dowry deaths, and other gender-based persecutions and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that participation, protection, recognition, and independence of women is crucial to achieving a just, moral, and honorable society.

Action history

1. 2007-10-09Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2. 2007-10-09On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 378 - 0 (Roll no. 949).
3. 2007-10-09Considered as unfinished business.
4. 2007-10-09At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
5. 2007-10-09DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 32.
6. 2007-10-09Considered under suspension of the rules.
7. 2007-10-09Ms. Jackson-Lee moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
8. 2007-07-31Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
9. 2007-07-31Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
10. 2007-04-17Referred to the Subcommittee on International Organizations, Human Rights, and Oversight.
11. 2007-01-05Introduced in House
12. 2007-01-05Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.