A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Government of Afghanistan, with the support of the international community, should fulfill its obligations to ensure that women fully participate as candidates and voters in the August 20, 2009, presidential and provincial council elections in Afghanistan.

Vote results

No recorded roll-call votes on this bill in PORKER’s records (voice votes and unanimous consent are not roll calls; roll-call records start in 2011).

Cosponsors

10 cosponsors — 2 Republicans, 8 Democrats

2 of 10 cosponsors (20%) are from the other party.

Mark Begich (D-AK), Barbara Boxer (D-CA), Ben Cardin (D-MD), Susan Collins (R-ME), Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), John Kerry (D-MA), Mary Landrieu (D-LA), Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ), Richard Lugar (R-IN), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH).

More from the sponsor

Other 111th Congress bills sponsored by Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand.

• S. 3200 (111th) A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 23 Genesee Street in Hornell, New York, as the "Zachary…
• S.Res. 529 (111th) A resolution celebrating the life and achievements of Lena Mary Calhoun Horne and honoring her for her triumphs against racial…
• S.Res. 412 (111th) A resolution designating September 2010 as "National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month".
• S.Res. 571 (111th) A resolution calling for the immediate and unconditional release of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit held captive by Hamas, and for other…
• S.Res. 271 (111th) A resolution expressing support for the ideals and goals of Citizenship Day 2009.
• S.Res. 278 (111th) A resolution honoring the Hudson River School painters for their contributions to the United States Senate.

Sponsor’s state and district

New York in Congress · NY-20 district