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SRES 539 114th Congress Senate Crime and Law Enforcement Congressional tributes Crime victims Emergency medical services and trauma care First responders and emergency personnel Hate crimes Law enforcement officers Rule of law and government transparency Texas Violent crime

A resolution condemning the horrific acts of violence and hatred in Dallas, Texas, on July 7, 2016, and expressing support and prayers for all those impacted by the tragedy.

Introduced: July 14, 2016 Introduced by: Cornyn, John Republican · Texas See on congress.gov
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Jul 14, 2016
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5193-5194; text as passed Senate: CR S5173)
Jul 14, 2016
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5193-5194; text as passed Senate: CR S5173)
Jul 14, 2016
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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

Condemns the attack on police officers that occurred in Dallas, Texas, on July 7, 2016.

Expresses the belief that an attack upon a police officer is an affront to the rule of law and the promise of justice, domestic tranquility, common defense, and general welfare and the blessings of liberty secured by the Constitution.

Offers condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of those who were killed and expresses hope for the quick and complete recovery of those who were wounded.

Applauds the bravery and dedication of the law enforcement officials, emergency medical responders, and others who offered their support and assistance.

Declares that the Senate stands united against violence and hatred and in support of the police officers who work to keep the country safe.

What's happening now July 27, 2016

Star Print ordered on the resolution.

 Cosponsors 55
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Baldwin, Tammy
Wisconsin · Jul 14, 2016
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Barrasso, John
Wyoming · Jul 14, 2016
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Bennet, Michael F.
Colorado · Jul 14, 2016
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Blumenthal, Richard
Connecticut · Jul 14, 2016
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Booker, Cory A.
New Jersey · Jul 14, 2016
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Boozman, John
Arkansas · Jul 14, 2016
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Cantwell, Maria
Washington · Jul 14, 2016
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Capito, Shelley Moore
West Virginia · Jul 14, 2016
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Cassidy, Bill
Louisiana · Jul 14, 2016
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Collins, Susan M.
Maine · Jul 14, 2016
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Coons, Christopher A.
Delaware · Jul 14, 2016
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Cotton, Tom
Arkansas · Jul 14, 2016
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Crapo, Mike
Idaho · Jul 14, 2016
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Cruz, Ted
Texas · Jul 14, 2016
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Daines, Steve
Montana · Jul 14, 2016
D
Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · Jul 14, 2016
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Ernst, Joni
Iowa · Jul 14, 2016
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Fischer, Deb
Nebraska · Jul 14, 2016
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Gillibrand, Kirsten E.
New York · Jul 14, 2016
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Graham, Lindsey
South Carolina · Jul 14, 2016
R
Grassley, Chuck
Iowa · Jul 14, 2016
D
Heinrich, Martin
New Mexico · Jul 14, 2016
D
Hirono, Mazie K.
Hawaii · Jul 14, 2016
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Hoeven, John
North Dakota · Jul 14, 2016
R
Johnson, Ron
Wisconsin · Jul 14, 2016
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Kaine, Tim
Virginia · Jul 14, 2016
I
King, Angus S., Jr.
Maine · Jul 14, 2016
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Klobuchar, Amy
Minnesota · Jul 14, 2016
R
Lankford, James
Oklahoma · Jul 14, 2016
R
Lee, Mike
Utah · Jul 14, 2016
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Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Jul 14, 2016
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McConnell, Mitch
Kentucky · Jul 14, 2016
D
Merkley, Jeff
Oregon · Jul 14, 2016
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Moran, Jerry
Kansas · Jul 14, 2016
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Murkowski, Lisa
Alaska · Jul 14, 2016
D
Murphy, Christopher
Connecticut · Jul 14, 2016
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Murray, Patty
Washington · Jul 14, 2016
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Paul, Rand
Kentucky · Jul 14, 2016
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Peters, Gary C.
Michigan · Jul 14, 2016
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Reed, Jack
Rhode Island · Jul 14, 2016
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Risch, James E.
Idaho · Jul 14, 2016
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Rounds, Mike
South Dakota · Jul 14, 2016
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Sanders, Bernard
Vermont · Jul 14, 2016
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Schatz, Brian
Hawaii · Jul 14, 2016
D
Schumer, Charles E.
New York · Jul 14, 2016
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Scott, Tim
South Carolina · Jul 14, 2016
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Shaheen, Jeanne
New Hampshire · Jul 14, 2016
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Sullivan, Dan
Alaska · Jul 14, 2016
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Thune, John
South Dakota · Jul 14, 2016
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Tillis, Thomas
North Carolina · Jul 14, 2016
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