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Condemning the bombing in Oklahoma City.

Introduced: May 1, 1995 Introduced by: Lucas, Frank D. Republican · Oklahoma See on congress.gov

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Introduced

In committee

Reported out

Agreed to (House)

May 2, 1995

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

May 2, 1995

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 409 - 0, 3 Present (Roll no. 305).

May 2, 1995

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.

May 2, 1995

Mr. Lucas asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

May 2, 1995

Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H4458-4465)

May 2, 1995

Committee on Judiciary discharged.

May 1, 1995

Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.

May 1, 1995

Introduced in House

Votes taken on this bill 1

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
May 2, 1995	House · vote #305	On Agreeing to the Resolution	Passed	409–0	See who voted →

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Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Condemns the bombing at the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Sends condolences to the families.

Commends rescue and volunteer workers, law enforcement officials, and the President. Urges the President to use all necessary means to find and punish the perpetrators.

Supports the President's and Attorney General's position that Federal prosecutors will seek the maximum penalty allowed by law, including the death penalty, for those responsible.

Declares that the House of Representatives will expeditiously approve legislation to strengthen the authority and resources of all Federal agencies involved in combating such acts of terrorism.

What's happening now May 2, 1995

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Related & companion bills 1

Bill text 3 versions

Agreed to House Formatted Text PDF
Engrossed in House Formatted Text PDF
Introduced in House Formatted Text PDF

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Committees of jurisdiction 1

Judiciary Committee
House of Representatives

Cosponsors 2

DeLauro, Rosa L.

Connecticut · May 2, 1995

Norton, Eleanor Holmes

District of Columbia · May 2, 1995

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