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HRES 372 108th Congress House International Affairs Assassination Commemorations Congress Congressional tributes Crime and Law Enforcement Europe Foreign leaders Foreign service International cooperation Murder Sweden

Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives in response to the murder of Swedish Foreign Minister Anna Lindh.

Introduced: September 17, 2003 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 12 steps
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 8, 2003
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 0 (Roll no. 539). (text: CR 10/7/2003 H9243)
Oct 8, 2003
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 8, 2003
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 0 (Roll no. 539).(text: CR 10/7/2003 H9243)
Oct 8, 2003
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9335)
Oct 7, 2003
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Oct 7, 2003
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 372.
Oct 7, 2003
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9243-9244)
Oct 7, 2003
Mr. Bereuter moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Sep 25, 2003
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 25, 2003
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 17, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Sep 17, 2003
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Oct 8, 2003 House · vote #539 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree Passed 398–0 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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

Expresses the deepest sympathies of the House of Representatives to the people of Sweden and the family of Swedish Foreign Minister Anna Lindh following her tragic and untimely murder.

Condemns all senseless acts of violence against public officials.

Urges the President to provide all appropriate assistance that may be requested by Swedish law enforcement officials as they pursue the killer.

Expresses the solidarity of the people of the United States with the people of Sweden and the Swedish Government at this difficult time.

What's happening now October 8, 2003

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 0 (Roll no. 539). (text: CR 10/7/2003 H9243)

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 4