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SRES 45 108th Congress Senate

A resolution commemorating the Columbia Astronauts.

Introduced: February 5, 2003 See on congress.gov
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Feb 5, 2003
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 95 - 0. Record Vote Number: 30. (consideration: CR S1914-1928; text as passed Senate: CR S1914; text of measure as introduced: CR S2014)
Feb 5, 2003
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 95 - 0. Record Vote Number: 30.(consideration: CR S1914-1928; text as passed Senate: CR S1914; text of measure as introduced: CR S2014)
Feb 5, 2003
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 95 - 0. Record Vote Number: 30. (consideration: CR S1914-1928; text as passed Senate: CR S1914; text of measure as introduced: CR S2014)

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Declares that the Space Shuttle Columbia tragedy shall not dissuade or discourage this Nation from venturing ever farther into space. Restates the commitment to exploring the planets and celestial bodies of our solar system and beyond.

Expresses condolences to the families of the seven astronauts and to friends and allies in Israel over the loss of Colonel Ilan Ramon, the first Israeli in space.

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 Cosponsors 13
All 13 Democratic 6 Republican 7
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Cantwell, Maria
Washington · Feb 5, 2003
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Collins, Susan M.
Maine · Feb 5, 2003
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Cornyn, John
Texas · Feb 5, 2003
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Crapo, Mike
Idaho · Feb 5, 2003
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Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · Feb 5, 2003
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Graham, Lindsey
South Carolina · Feb 5, 2003
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Grassley, Chuck
Iowa · Feb 5, 2003
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McConnell, Mitch
Kentucky · Feb 5, 2003
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Murkowski, Lisa
Alaska · Feb 5, 2003
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Murray, Patty
Washington · Feb 5, 2003
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Reed, Jack
Rhode Island · Feb 5, 2003
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Schumer, Charles E.
New York · Feb 5, 2003
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Wyden, Ron
Oregon · Feb 5, 2003
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