119th Congress
S.Res. 35
A resolution honoring the 100th anniversary of Nellie Tayloe Ross becoming the first female elected as the Governor of a State in the United States.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Agreed to
- Sponsor
- Cynthia M. Lummis(R-WY)
- Introduced
- Jan 24, 2025
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Committees
- Senate Committee on the Judiciary
- Official text
- Introduced in Senate · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (1)
Original cosponsors (1)
- John Barrasso (R-WY)
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in Senate” version
This resolution commemorates the legacy of Governor Nellie Tayloe Ross, the first female elected as a state governor in the United States. (Governor Ross was the 14th state governor of Wyoming, inaugurated on January 5, 1925.) The resolution celebrates the contributions of Governor Ross to the advancement of women in leadership positions and calls on U.S. citizens to observe January 2025 as the 100th anniversary of Governor Ross' pioneering spirit.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 24, 2025 · Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S372) - Jan 24, 2025
Introduced in Senate