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S.Res.319 / 108th Congress

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to the deadly terrorist attacks against the people of Spain that occurred on March 11, 2004.

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay. 96 - 0. Record Vote Number: 43. (consideration: CR S2641-2643; text as passed Senate: CR S2643; text of measure as introduced: CR 3/12/2004 S2728-2729)

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Mar 11, 2004

Declares that the Senate: (1) expresses the outrage and shock of the people of the United States over the terrorist attacks that occurred in and around Madrid, Spain on March 11, 2004; (2) joins with President Bush in expressing its deepest condolences and pledges to remain shoulder to shoulder with the people of Spain in the war on terrorism; (3) expresses its strong solidarity with the people of Spain during their difficult hour, and its deep condolences to the families of the victims of these despicable terrorist attacks; (4) calls on all nations to join with the United States in condemning the monstrous attacks on the innocent people of Spain and in attempting to identify the perpetrators of the attacks and bring them to account; (5) expresses its readiness to consult with representatives of King Juan Carlos, President Jose Maria Aznar, the Spanish government, the Spanish Cortes, and other public authorities about joint efforts to combat terrorism more effectively; (6) commends the United States Embassy in Madrid for its prompt offers of assistance to the Government of Spain, and for its efforts to determine the welfare and whereabouts of United States citizens who may have been affected by the terrorist attacks; and (7) urges the executive branch to continue to provide all possible assistance to Spain in order to identify and bring to account the perpetrators of the terrorist attacks that occurred on March 11, 2004, in Madrid and of other terrorist attacks against the people of Spain.

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Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN] · R–TN

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    1. Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay. 96 - 0. Record Vote Number: 43. (consideration: CR S2641-2643; text as passed Senate: CR S2643; text of measure as introduced: CR 3/12/2004 S2728-2729)

      Senate roll call 43 · Individual votes
    2. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay. 96 - 0. Record Vote Number: 43.(consideration: CR S2641-2643; text as passed Senate: CR S2643; text of measure as introduced: CR 3/12/2004 S2728-2729)

      Senate roll call 43 · Individual votes
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