US SR539 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on July 14 2016 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2016-07-27 - Star Print ordered on the resolution.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

A resolution condemning the horrific acts of violence and hatred in Dallas, Texas, on July 7, 2016, and expressing support and prayers for all those impacted by the tragedy. Condemns the attack on police officers that occurred in Dallas, Texas, on July 7, 2016. Expresses the belief that an attack upon a police officer is an affront to the rule of law and the promise of justice, domestic tranquility, common defense, and general welfare and the blessings of liberty secured by the Constitution. Offers condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of those who were killed and expresses hope for the quick and complete recovery of those who were wounded. Applauds the bravery and dedication of the law enforcement officials, emergency medical responders, and others who offered their support and assistance. Declares that the Senate stands united against violence and hatred and in support of the police officers who work to keep the country safe.

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Title

A resolution condemning the horrific acts of violence and hatred in Dallas, Texas, on July 7, 2016, and expressing support and prayers for all those impacted by the tragedy.

Sponsors

Sen. John Cornyn [R-TX]Sen. Ted Cruz [R-TX]Sen. Mitch McConnell [R-KY]Sen. Harry Reid [D-NV]
Sen. Lamar Alexander [R-TN]Sen. Kelly Ayotte [R-NH]Sen. Tammy Baldwin [D-WI]Sen. John Barrasso [R-WY]
Sen. Michael Bennet [D-CO]Sen. Richard Blumenthal [D-CT]Sen. Roy Blunt [R-MO]Sen. Cory Booker [D-NJ]
Sen. John Boozman [R-AR]Sen. Barbara Boxer [D-CA]Sen. Sherrod Brown [D-OH]Sen. Richard Burr [R-NC]
Sen. Maria Cantwell [D-WA]Sen. Shelley Capito [R-WV]Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD]Sen. Thomas Carper [D-DE]
Sen. Robert Casey [D-PA]Sen. Bill Cassidy [R-LA]Sen. Daniel Coats [R-IN]Sen. Thad Cochran [R-MS]
Sen. Susan Collins [R-ME]Sen. Christopher Coons [D-DE]Sen. Bob Corker [R-TN]Sen. Tom Cotton [R-AR]
Sen. Mike Crapo [R-ID]Sen. Steve Daines [R-MT]Sen. Joe Donnelly [D-IN]Sen. Richard Durbin [D-IL]
Sen. Michael Enzi [R-WY]Sen. Joni Ernst [R-IA]Sen. Dianne Feinstein [D-CA]Sen. Deb Fischer [R-NE]
Sen. Jeff Flake [R-AZ]Sen. Al Franken [D-MN]Sen. Cory Gardner [R-CO]Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand [D-NY]
Sen. Lindsey Graham [R-SC]Sen. Chuck Grassley [R-IA]Sen. Orrin Hatch [R-UT]Sen. Martin Heinrich [D-NM]
Sen. Heidi Heitkamp [D-ND]Sen. Dean Heller [R-NV]Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI]Sen. John Hoeven [R-ND]
Sen. James Inhofe [R-OK]Sen. Johnny Isakson [R-GA]Sen. Ron Johnson [R-WI]Sen. Tim Kaine [D-VA]
Sen. Angus King [I-ME]Sen. Mark Kirk [R-IL]Sen. Amy Klobuchar [D-MN]Sen. James Lankford [R-OK]
Sen. Patrick Leahy [D-VT]Sen. Mike Lee [R-UT]Sen. Joe Manchin [D-WV]Sen. Edward Markey [D-MA]
Sen. John McCain [R-AZ]Sen. Claire McCaskill [D-MO]Sen. Robert Menendez [D-NJ]Sen. Jeff Merkley [D-OR]
Sen. Barbara Mikulski [D-MD]Sen. Jerry Moran [R-KS]Sen. Lisa Murkowski [R-AK]Sen. Christopher Murphy [D-CT]
Sen. Patty Murray [D-WA]Sen. Bill Nelson [D-FL]Sen. Rand Paul [R-KY]Sen. David Perdue [R-GA]
Sen. Gary Peters [D-MI]Sen. Rob Portman [R-OH]Sen. Jack Reed [D-RI]Sen. James Risch [R-ID]
Sen. Pat Roberts [R-KS]Sen. Mike Rounds [R-SD]Sen. Marco Rubio [R-FL]Sen. Bernard Sanders [I-VT]
Sen. Ben Sasse [R-NE]Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]Sen. Charles Schumer [D-NY]Sen. Tim Scott [R-SC]
Sen. Jeff Sessions [R-AL]Sen. Jeanne Shaheen [D-NH]Sen. Richard Shelby [R-AL]Sen. Debbie Stabenow [D-MI]
Sen. Dan Sullivan [R-AK]Sen. Jon Tester [D-MT]Sen. John Thune [R-SD]Sen. Thom Tillis [R-NC]
Sen. Pat Toomey [R-PA]Sen. Tom Udall [D-NM]Sen. David Vitter [R-LA]Sen. Mark Warner [D-VA]
Sen. Elizabeth Warren [D-MA]Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse [D-RI]Sen. Roger Wicker [R-MS]Sen. Ron Wyden [D-OR]

History

DateChamberAction
2016-07-27SenateStar Print ordered on the resolution.
2016-07-14SenateSubmitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5193-5194; text as passed Senate: CR S5173)

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