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.
A Senate simple resolution (S.Res.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate simple resolution (S.Res.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-01-24 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY] |
| Policy area | Government Operations and Politics |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2025-01-24 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S372) |
| Last updated | 2025-07-21 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-24):
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.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| John Barrasso | R WY (original cosponsor) 2025-01-24 |
Full text & official record
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Frequently asked questions
What is S.Res. 35?
S.Res. 35 is a Senate simple resolution (S.Res.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: 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..
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