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.

Subjects

International affairs

Human rights

Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Commemorative events and holidays

Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad

Foreign aid and international relief

Rule of law and government transparency

Protest and dissent

Public-private cooperation