A resolution relative to the death of Representative John P. Murtha, of Pennsylvania.
Latest action · Feb 9, 2010 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S542; text as passed Senate: CR S542; text of measure as introduced: CR S539)
Progress
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- IntroducedFeb 9, 2010
- Agreed to in SenateFeb 9, 2010
Summary
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Declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable John P. Murtha, late a Representative from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Declares that when the Senate adjourns or recesses on February 9, 2010, it stand adjourned or recessed as a further mark of respect to the memory of Representative Murtha.
Cosponsors 99
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Feb 9, 2010.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-MN | Al Franken | Original | Feb 9, 2010 |
| D-MN | Amy Klobuchar | Original | Feb 9, 2010 |
| D-PA | Arlen Specter | Original | Feb 9, 2010 |
| D-MD | Barbara A. Mikulski | Original | Feb 9, 2010 |
| D-CA | Barbara Boxer | Original | Feb 9, 2010 |
| D-NE | Ben Nelson | Original | Feb 9, 2010 |
| D-MD | Benjamin L. Cardin | Original | Feb 9, 2010 |
| I-VT | Bernard Sanders | Original | Feb 9, 2010 |
| D-FL | Bill Nelson | Original | Feb 9, 2010 |
| D-AR | Blanche L. Lincoln | Original | Feb 9, 2010 |
| R-TN | Bob Corker | Original | Feb 9, 2010 |
| D-ND | Byron L. Dorgan | Original | Feb 9, 2010 |
| D-MI | Carl Levin | Original | Feb 9, 2010 |
| D-NY | Charles E. Schumer | Original | Feb 9, 2010 |
| D-CT | Christopher J. Dodd | Original | Feb 9, 2010 |
Actions 2
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- Feb 9, 2010Introduced in Senate
- Feb 9, 2010Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S542; text as passed Senate: CR S542; text of measure as introduced: CR S539)
In the Congressional Record 1
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| Where | In the Record | Members | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senate | Debate and remarks S542Text printed S539, S542 | Harry Reid D-NV | Feb 9, 2010 |
Research
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CRS reports 1
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Cite it 1
Products on other subjects that cite it, usually among other measures.
| Product | Title | Kind | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| RL34347 | Members of Congress Who Die in Office: Historic and Current Practices Archived | Report | Apr 25, 2012 |
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRES 1084 | Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable John P. Murtha, a Representative from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. | Related bill | Feb 22, 2010 |
Titles 1
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- Official Title as Introduced
- A resolution relative to the death of Representative John P. Murtha, of Pennsylvania.
Subjects
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Text 1
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- Feb 9, 2010Agreed to Senate
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