S.Res. 162 — A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate concerning Griswold v. Connecticut.

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Calls on Congress, on the 40th anniversary of Griswold v. Connecticut in which the Supreme Court held that married people have a constitutional right to use contraceptives, to take steps to ensure that all women have universal access to affordable contraception.

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H.Res. 311Recognizing the importance of the decision of the Supreme Court, Griswold v. Connecticut, which 40 years ago held that married couples have a constitutional right to use contraceptives, thereby recognizing the legal right of women to control their fertility through birth control and providing for vast improvements in maternal and infant health and for significant reductions in the rate of unintended pregnancy, and for other purposes.
2005-07-01Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
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2005-06-07
Introduced in Senate
2005-06-07
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6170-6171)
2005-06-07
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6170)

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate concerning Griswold v. Connecticut.

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