A concurrent resolution honoring the memory of Detective John Michael Gibson and Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut of the United States Capitol Police for their selfless acts of heroism at the United States Capitol on July 24, 1998.

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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Jul 27, 1998

Declares that the Congress honors the memory of Detective John Michael Gibson and Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut of the U.S. Capitol Police for the selfless acts of heroism they displayed on July 24, 1998, in sacrificing their lives in the line of duty so that others might live. Provides that, when the Senate and the House of Representatives adjourn on this date, they shall do so out of respect for the memory of Officers Gibson and Chestnut.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] · R–MS

Committees

99 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

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Actions

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Sep 10, 1998
See also H.CON.RES. 311.
Sep 10, 1998
Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10221)
Sep 10, 1998
Senate vitiated previous passage. (consideration: CR S10221)
Jul 27, 1998
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S9032-9040)
Jul 27, 1998
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S9032-9040)
Jul 27, 1998
Introduced in Senate

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Agreed to Senate · Jul 27, 1998 Formatted Text PDF
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HCONRES 311 · Honoring the memory of Detective John Michael Gibson and Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut of the United States Capitol Police for their selfless acts of heroism at the United States Capitol on July 24, 1998.

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Analyze S.Con.Res.110 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss S.Con.Res.110, 105th Congress: A concurrent resolution honoring the memory of Detective John Michael Gibson and Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut of the United States Capitol Police for their selfless acts of heroism at the United States Capitol on July 24, 1998.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/110

Text version to examine: Agreed to Senate · 1998-07-27.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/105/bills/sconres110/BILLS-105sconres110ats.htm

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Analyze S.Con.Res.110 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss S.Con.Res.110, 105th Congress: A concurrent resolution honoring the memory of Detective John Michael Gibson and Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut of the United States Capitol Police for their selfless acts of heroism at the United States Capitol on July 24, 1998.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/110

Text version to examine: Agreed to Senate · 1998-07-27.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/105/bills/sconres110/BILLS-105sconres110ats.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-02T17:52:01Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.Con.Res.110 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

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Discuss S.Con.Res.110, 105th Congress: A concurrent resolution honoring the memory of Detective John Michael Gibson and Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut of the United States Capitol Police for their selfless acts of heroism at the United States Capitol on July 24, 1998.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/110

Text version to examine: Agreed to Senate · 1998-07-27.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/105/bills/sconres110/BILLS-105sconres110ats.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-02T17:52:01Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

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Discuss S.Con.Res.110, 105th Congress: A concurrent resolution honoring the memory of Detective John Michael Gibson and Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut of the United States Capitol Police for their selfless acts of heroism at the United States Capitol on July 24, 1998.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/110

Text version to examine: Agreed to Senate · 1998-07-27.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/105/bills/sconres110/BILLS-105sconres110ats.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-02T17:52:01Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.Con.Res.110 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.