[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 58 (Thursday, May 11, 2000)]
[Senate]
[Page S3927]
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 EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE SENATE WITH RESPECT TO MOTHER'S DAY THAT 
THE UNITED STATES SENATE SHOULD REJECT THE UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION ON 
 THE ELIMINATION OF DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN (CEDAW) AS IT DEMEANS 
            MOTHERHOOD AND UNDERMINES THE TRADITIONAL FAMILY

  Mr. SMITH of Oregon. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent the 
Senate now proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 307, submitted 
earlier by Senator Helms, which expresses the sense of the Senate with 
respect to Mother's Day, that the U.S. Senate should reject the United 
Nations Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women 
as it demeans motherhood and undermines the traditional family.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection to proceeding?
  Mr. SMITH of Oregon. Mr. President, I object to my own request on 
behalf of the other side of the aisle.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The resolution will lie over under the rule.

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