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S.Res.110 / 104th Congress

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate condemning the bombing in Oklahoma City.

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 97-0. Record Vote No: 133. (consideration: CR S5638)

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Apr 24, 1995

Condemns the bombing at the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Sends condolences to the families. Commends rescue and volunteer workers, law enforcement officials, and the President. Urges the President to use all necessary means to find and punish the perpetrators. Supports the President's and Attorney General's position that Federal prosecutors will seek the maximum penalty allowed by law, including the death penalty, for those responsible. Declares that the Senate will expeditiously approve legislation to strengthen the authority and resources of all Federal agencies involved in combating such acts of terrorism.

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Sen. Nickles, Don [R-OK] · R–OK

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    1. Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 97-0. Record Vote No: 133. (consideration: CR S5638)

      Senate roll call 133 · Individual votes
    2. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 97-0. Record Vote No: 133.(consideration: CR S5638)

      Senate roll call 133 · Individual votes
    3. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5626-5627)

    4. Measure laid before Senate. (consideration: CR S5564)

    5. Submitted in the Senate.

    6. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5562-5563)

    7. Introduced in Senate

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