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S.Res. 344 · 111th Congress

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the tragic shooting at Fort Hood, Texas on November…

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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the tragic shooting at Fort Hood, Texas on November 5, 2009.

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KHR HutchisonSponsor
99 cosponsors · 58 D, 39 R, 2 I
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99 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.

  1. Senate Introduced Nov 6, 2009
  2. Senate Passed Nov 6, 2009

Offers deepest condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the innocent victims killed or wounded in the senseless attack that occurred at Fort Hood, Texas, on November 5, 2009.

What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · Nov 6, 2009

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

Offers deepest condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the innocent victims killed or wounded in the senseless attack that occurred at Fort Hood, Texas, on November 5, 2009.

Offers support and hope for a full recovery for those wounded there.

Honors the heroic service, actions, and sacrifices of law enforcement personnel, first responders, soldiers present at the scene, medical personnel, and countless others who aided the victims.

Shares in the pain and grief felt by the people of the United States in the aftermath of this tragic event.

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

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the tragic shooting at Fort Hood, Texas on November 5, 2009.

Latest action (Nov 6, 2009): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11257; text as passed Senate: CR S11257; text of measure as introduced: CR S11255)

Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Nov 6, 2009

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

  1. Senate Introduced Nov 6, 2009
  2. Senate Passed Nov 6, 2009

No recorded floor vote found.