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Bill113th CongressFiled Mar 27, 2014Immigration
S.Res. 402

A resolution expressing the regret of the Senate for the passage of section 3 of the Expatriation Act of 1907 (34 Stat. 1228) that revoked the United States citizenship of women who married foreign nationals.

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What it doesSummary passed senate without amendment (May 14, 2014)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Acknowledges that section 3 of the Expatriation Act of 1907 (revoking the U.S. citizenship of women who married foreign nationals) is incompatible with and antithetical to the core principle that all persons, regardless of gender, race, religion, or ethnicity are created equal.

Expresses sympathy and regret to the descendants of individuals whose citizenship was revoked, who suffered injustice and inequality, and who were deprived of constitutional protections accorded to all U.S. citizens.

Reaffirms the commitment to preserving civil rights and constitutional protections for all people of the United States.

What just happenedMay 14, 2014

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3044)

Who’s behind it

Sen. Franken, Al [D-MN](D-MN)Sponsor
3 cosponsors2 D1 R
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  • Agreed to SenateMay 14, 2014
  • Introduced in SenateMar 27, 2014
  1. May 14, 2014Floor

    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3044)

  2. May 14, 2014Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S3044)

  3. May 14, 2014Discharge

    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3044)

  4. May 14, 2014Committee14500

    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3044)

  5. Mar 27, 2014IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1831-1832)

  6. Mar 27, 2014IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate without amendmentMay 14, 201482

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Acknowledges that section 3 of the Expatriation Act of 1907 (revoking the U.S. citizenship of women who married foreign nationals) is incompatible with and antithetical to the core principle that all persons, regardless of gender, race, religion, or ethnicity are created equal.

Expresses sympathy and regret to the descendants of individuals whose citizenship was revoked, who suffered injustice and inequality, and who were deprived of constitutional protections accorded to all U.S. citizens.

Reaffirms the commitment to preserving civil rights and constitutional protections for all people of the United States.

Introduced in SenateMar 27, 2014

Acknowledges that section 3 of the Expatriation Act of 1907 (revoking the U.S. citizenship of women who married foreign nationals) is incompatible with and antithetical to the core principle that all persons, regardless of gender, race, religion, or ethnicity are created equal.

Expresses sympathy and regret to the descendants of individuals whose citizenship was revoked, who suffered injustice and inequality, and who were deprived of constitutional protections accorded to all U.S. citizens.

Reaffirms the commitment to preserving civil rights and constitutional protections for all people of the United States.

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