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S.Res. 458 · 110th Congress

A resolution expressing the condolences of the Senate to those affected by the devastating shooting incident…

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A resolution expressing the condolences of the Senate to those affected by the devastating shooting incident of February 14, 2008, at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois.

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2 cosponsors · 1 D, 1 R

2 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.

  1. Senate Introduced Feb 25, 2008
  2. Senate Passed Feb 25, 2008

Expresses condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of those killed in the tragic shooting on February 14, 2008, at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois.

What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · Feb 25, 2008

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Expresses condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of those killed in the tragic shooting on February 14, 2008, at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois.

Extends support and prayers to those who were wounded and wishes them a speedy recovery.

Commends the emergency responders, law enforcement officers, health care providers, and counselors who performed their duties with professionalism and dedication in response to the tragedy.

Reaffirms the Senate's commitment to helping ensure that our schools are safe and secure environments for learning.

Expresses solidarity with Northern Illinois University.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution expressing the condolences of the Senate to those affected by the devastating shooting incident of February 14, 2008, at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois.

Latest action (Feb 25, 2008): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1100-1101; text as passed Senate: CR S1100-1101; text of measure as introduced: CR S1142-1143)

Policy area: Commemorations · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Feb 25, 2008

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

  1. Senate Introduced Feb 25, 2008
  2. Senate Passed Feb 25, 2008

No recorded floor vote found.