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A resolution expressing the condolences of the Senate on the tragic events at Virginia Tech University.

Introduced: April 16, 2007 See on congress.gov

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Apr 16, 2007

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4550; text as passed Senate: CR S4550; text of measure as introduced: CR S4507)

Apr 16, 2007

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4550; text as passed Senate: CR S4550; text of measure as introduced: CR S4507)

Apr 16, 2007

Introduced in Senate

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

Expresses the heartfelt condolences of the Senate to the victims and their families, and to students, faculty, administration and staff and their families who have been deeply affected by the tragic shootings at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia.

Expresses its hope that the tragedy will lead to a shared national commitment to take steps that will help our communities prevent such tragedies in the future.

Recognizes that Virginia Tech has served as an exemplary institution of teaching, learning, and research for well over a century and will continue these proud and historic traditions.

What's happening now April 16, 2007

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4550; text as passed Senate: CR S4550; text of measure as introduced: CR S4507)

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Cosponsors 17

Cantwell, Maria

Washington · Apr 16, 2007

Illinois · Apr 16, 2007

Graham, Lindsey

South Carolina · Apr 16, 2007

Grassley, Chuck

Iowa · Apr 16, 2007

Klobuchar, Amy

Minnesota · Apr 16, 2007

McConnell, Mitch

Kentucky · Apr 16, 2007

Murkowski, Lisa

Alaska · Apr 16, 2007

Murray, Patty

Washington · Apr 16, 2007

Reed, Jack

Rhode Island · Apr 16, 2007

Sanders, Bernard

Vermont · Apr 16, 2007

Schumer, Charles E.

New York · Apr 16, 2007

Thune, John

South Dakota · Apr 16, 2007

Whitehouse, Sheldon

Rhode Island · Apr 16, 2007

Wyden, Ron

Oregon · Apr 16, 2007

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