SRES163Referred to Committee
A resolution recognizing the contributions of Clela Rorex, a pioneering county clerk who, in 1975, advanced civil rights for all couples seeking to be married.
Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber4
Passed Both5
Signed into Law119th
Congress
2025-04-09
Introduced
1
Cosponsors
SRES
ⓘType
Sponsor
Michael F. Bennet
Democrat · CO · Senator
Votes with party: 60.6% (317 recorded votes)
Full profile: /officials/B001267
Source: Congress.gov · FEC
Cosponsors (1)
Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.
Latest Action
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Committee Activity
Currently in
- Senate Committee on the JudiciaryReferred To · 2025-04-09
Previously
- Judiciary CommitteeReferred To · 2025-04-09
Plain-English Summary
This resolution honors Clela Rorex, a Colorado county clerk who issued marriage licenses to same-sex couples in 1975, decades before such marriages became legal nationwide, recognizing her role in advancing civil rights and equality. The resolution acknowledges her courageous decision to treat all couples equally under the law despite the legal and social barriers that existed at the time. It has been referred to the Judiciary Committee for consideration.
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Subjects
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
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