S.Res. 540 · 113th Congress

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.

Stage
Passed chamber resolution
Sponsor
Benjamin Cardin
Introduced
2014-09-10
Latest action
2014-12-03 · Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

Action history

  1. 2014-12-03Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
  2. 2014-09-18Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
  3. 2014-09-18Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment. Without written report.
  4. 2014-09-18Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 576.
  5. 2014-09-10Introduced in Senate
  6. 2014-09-10Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
  7. 2014-09-10Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.