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S. Con. Res. 53 112th Congress Senate

A concurrent resolution honoring the victims of the Aurora, Colorado, movie theater shooting and condemning the atrocities that occurred in Aurora, Colorado.

Introduced: July 24, 2012 See on congress.gov
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Jul 24, 2012
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5309)
Jul 24, 2012
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 Latest action July 24, 2012

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5309)

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Condemns the atrocities that occurred in Aurora, Colorado, on July 20, 2012. Offers condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of those who were killed. Expresses hope for the rapid and complete recovery of the wounded.

Applauds the hard work and dedication exhibited by the hundreds of officials and others who offered support and assistance.

Honors the resilience of the community of Aurora and Colorado.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HCONRES 134 Condemning, in the strongest possible terms, the heinous atrocities that occurred in Aurora, Colorado.
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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 38
All 38 Democratic 15 Republican 17 Independent 1
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Barrasso, John
Wyoming · Jul 24, 2012
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Bennet, Michael F.
Colorado · Jul 24, 2012
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Blumenthal, Richard
Connecticut · Jul 24, 2012
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Boozman, John
Arkansas · Jul 24, 2012
Burr, Richard
· Jul 24, 2012
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Cantwell, Maria
Washington · Jul 24, 2012
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Collins, Susan M.
Maine · Jul 24, 2012
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Coons, Christopher A.
Delaware · Jul 24, 2012
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Cornyn, John
Texas · Jul 24, 2012
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Crapo, Mike
Idaho · Jul 24, 2012
DeMint, James
· Jul 24, 2012
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Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · Jul 24, 2012
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Gillibrand, Kirsten E.
New York · Jul 24, 2012
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Graham, Lindsey
South Carolina · Jul 24, 2012
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Grassley, Chuck
Iowa · Jul 24, 2012
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Hoeven, John
North Dakota · Jul 24, 2012
Isakson, Johnny
· Jul 24, 2012
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Johnson, Ron
Wisconsin · Jul 24, 2012
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Klobuchar, Amy
Minnesota · Jul 24, 2012
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Lee, Mike
Utah · Jul 24, 2012
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McConnell, Mitch
Kentucky · Jul 24, 2012
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Merkley, Jeff
Oregon · Jul 24, 2012
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Moran, Jerry
Kansas · Jul 24, 2012
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Murkowski, Lisa
Alaska · Jul 24, 2012
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Murray, Patty
Washington · Jul 24, 2012
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Paul, Rand
Kentucky · Jul 24, 2012
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Reed, Jack
Rhode Island · Jul 24, 2012
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Risch, James E.
Idaho · Jul 24, 2012
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Sanders, Bernard
Vermont · Jul 24, 2012
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Schumer, Charles E.
New York · Jul 24, 2012
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Shaheen, Jeanne
New Hampshire · Jul 24, 2012
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Thune, John
South Dakota · Jul 24, 2012
Toomey, Patrick
· Jul 24, 2012
Vitter, David
· Jul 24, 2012
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Warner, Mark R.
Virginia · Jul 24, 2012
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Whitehouse, Sheldon
Rhode Island · Jul 24, 2012
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Wicker, Roger F.
Mississippi · Jul 24, 2012
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Wyden, Ron
Oregon · Jul 24, 2012
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). S. Con. Res. 53: A concurrent resolution honoring the victims of the Aurora, Colorado, movie theater shooting and condemning the atrocities that occurred in Aurora, Colorado.. 112th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/112-SCONRES-53/
MLA
"S. Con. Res. 53: A concurrent resolution honoring the victims of the Aurora, Colorado, movie theater shooting and condemning the atrocities that occurred in Aurora, Colorado.." 112th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/112-SCONRES-53/.
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S. Con. Res. 53, 112th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/112-SCONRES-53/.
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