Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives in response to the murder of Swedish Foreign Minister Anna Lindh.

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HRES 372

Introduced

Sep 17, 2003

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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 0 (Roll ...

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Summary

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Expresses the deepest sympathies of the House of Representatives to the people of Sweden and the family of Swedish Foreign Minister Anna Lindh following her tragic and untimely murder.

Condemns all senseless acts of violence against public officials.

Urges the President to provide all appropriate assistance that may be requested by Swedish law enforcement officials as they pursue the killer.

Expresses the solidarity of the people of the United States with the people of Sweden and the Swedish Government at this difficult time.

Actions

Oct 8, 2003

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 0 (Roll no. 539). (text: CR 10/7/2003 H9243)
Oct 8, 2003

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 8, 2003

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 0 (Roll no. 539).(text: CR 10/7/2003 H9243)
Oct 8, 2003

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9335)
Oct 7, 2003

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Oct 7, 2003

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 372.
Oct 7, 2003

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9243-9244)
Oct 7, 2003

Mr. Bereuter moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Sep 25, 2003

Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 25, 2003

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 17, 2003

Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Sep 17, 2003

Introduced in House

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