Parliament was later dissolved without the Senate voting on the measure.[88] 26 October 1919: Luxembourg — Women participated for the first time in the parliamentary elections[33][89] and Marguerite Thomas-Clement was elected, as the first woman parliamentarian.[90] 28 October - 6 November 1919: Washington, D. C. — The International Congress of Working Women brought together over 200 women to discuss women's labor issues and present recommendations to the International Labour Organization.[91] 29 October 1919: New Zealand — Women were allowed to stand for election into parliament.