S.987 - International Protecting Girls by Preventing Child Marriage Act of 2009

A bill to protect girls in developing countries through the prevention of child marriage, and for other purposes. view all titles (4)

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  • Short: International Protecting Girls by Preventing Child Marriage Act of 2009 as introduced.
  • Official: A bill to protect girls in developing countries through the prevention of child marriage, and for other purposes. as introduced.
  • Short: International Protecting Girls by Preventing Child Marriage Act of 2010 as reported to senate.
  • Short: International Protecting Girls by Preventing Child Marriage Act of 2010 as passed senate.

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Result: Failed - December 16, 2010

Roll call number 645 in the House

Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: S 987 To protect girls in developing countries through the prevention of child marriage, and for other purposes.

Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 2/3 (66%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 55%
 

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