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S.Res. 141 (97th)

A resolution to express the sense of the Senate that combating violent crime should be a national priority.

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Introduced

20 May 1981

Last action

9 July 1981 · Vote

Status

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 95-0. Record Vote No: 183.

Sponsors

Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL], Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX], Sen. Boren, David L. [D-OK], Sen. Chiles, Lawton [D-FL], Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ], Sen. Exon, J. James [D-NE], Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC], Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA], Sen. Long, Russell B. [D-LA], Sen. Nunn, Sam [D-GA], Sen. Pryor, David H. [D-AR], Sen. Zorinsky, Edward [D-NE], Sen. Huddleston, Walter (Dee) [D-KY], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC], Sen. Jepsen, Roger W. [R-IA], Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE], Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS], Sen. Dixon, Alan J. [D-IL], Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME], Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI], Sen. Sasser, Jim [D-TN], Sen. Williams, Harrison A., Jr. [D-NJ], Sen. Tower, John G. [R-TX], Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN], Sen. Burdick, Quentin N. [D-ND], Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY], Sen. Goldwater, Barry [R-AZ], Sen. Randolph, Jennings [D-WV], Sen. Cannon, Howard W. [D-NV], Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH], Sen. Simpson, Alan K. [R-WY]

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Summary

Expresses the sense of the Senate that combating violent crime should be a national priority.

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Timeline

  1. 20 May 1981

    Introduced

    Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 20 May 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 9 June 1981

    Reported

    Committee on Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Source: Committee

  4. 18 June 1981

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Regular Orders. Calendar No. 176.

    Source: Calendars

  5. 18 June 1981

    Reported

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Thurmond favorably without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  6. 18 June 1981

    Reported

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Thurmond favorably without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  7. 9 July 1981

    Vote

    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 95-0. Record Vote No: 183.

    Source: Floor

  8. 9 July 1981

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 95-0. Record Vote No: 183.

    Source: Floor

Votes

· Official source

Yes 0 · No 0 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 0

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