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Richard Durbin (D-IL)

A resolution expressing the condolences of the Senate and honoring the memory of the victims on the fourth anniversary of the mass shooting at the Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois, on July 4, 2022.

S.Res. 799 · Senate resolution Crime and Law Enforcement

A Democratic resolution with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor

Last activity — Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4117)

Adopted

The chamber formally agreed to it, and for a resolution that is the finish line: what it says is now officially the chamber's position, rule or tribute.

Nothing more is needed. A resolution is how a chamber speaks for itself or sets its own rules, so adopting it is what puts it into effect. It is not a law, so there is nothing for the President to sign.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. Adopted by the Senate unanimous consent

A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.

The Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote): no senator's position on it was recorded.

What this bill would do

This Senate resolution expresses condolences for the victims of the mass shooting that occurred during a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois, on July 4, 2022. The resolution honors the memory of the seven individuals who lost their lives and recognizes those who were injured. It also expresses gratitude to the numerous law enforcement agencies, emergency responders, and medical personnel who provided care and response. Furthermore, the resolution recognizes the community efforts to assist with healing in the year following the event. Finally, the Senate stands in solidarity with victims of gun violence across the United States.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Scored +1

    Would children be better off under this?

    The resolution acknowledges the trauma experienced by children and the community healing process.

  • Scored +1

    Would people over 65 be better off under this?

    The resolution honors the memory of elderly victims such as Stephen Straus, Jacquelyn Sundheim, and Nicolas Toledo-Zaragoza.

  • Scored +1

    Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?

    The resolution honors the memory of victim Nicolas Toledo-Zaragoza.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.