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Congressional Research Service
Version 81 · Passed House without amendment · Dec 17, 2012
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Condemns the senseless attack at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, on December 14, 2012.
Offers condolences to all of the students, teachers, administrators, and faculty of Sandy Hook Elementary School, as well as their families, and recognizes that the healing process will be long and difficult for the entire community. Honors the selfless, dedicated service of: (1) the teachers, school administrators, school support staff, medical professionals, and others in the greater Newtown community; (2) the emergency response teams and law enforcement officials who responded; and (3) the law enforcement officials who continue to investigate the attack.States that the House of Representatives remains committed to working together to help prevent such tragedies from ever happening again.
People & committees
Rep. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT-5] · D–CT
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H6815)
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H6815)
The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H6824)
DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.Res 833.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 833.
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H6815-6824)
Committee on Education and the Workforce discharged.
Committee on Education and the Workforce discharged.
Mr. Kline asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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