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S.Res. 487 (111th)

A resolution honoring the coal miners who perished in the Upper Big Branch Mine-South in Raleigh County, West Virginia, extending the condolences of the United States Senate to the families of the fallen coal miners, and recognizing the valiant efforts of the emergency response workers.

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Introduced

15 April 2010

Last action

15 April 2010 · Introduced

Status

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2393-2394; text as passed Senate: CR S2394; text of measure as introduced: CR S2390-2391)

Sponsors

Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV], Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV], Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA], Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY], Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV], Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY], Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN], Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY], Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT], Sen. Bayh, Evan [D-IN], Sen. Begich, Mark [D-AK], Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO], Sen. Bennett, Robert F. [R-UT], Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM], Sen. Bond, Christopher S. [R-MO], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Sen. Brown, Scott P. [R-MA], Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH], Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS], Sen. Bunning, Jim [R-KY], Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC], Sen. Burris, Roland [D-IL], Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA], Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD], Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE], Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA], Sen. Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA], Sen. Coburn, Tom [R-OK], Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS], Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME], Sen. Conrad, Kent [D-ND], Sen. Corker, Bob [R-TN], Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX], Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID], Sen. DeMint, Jim [R-SC], Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT], Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Sen. Ensign, John [R-NV], Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI], Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA], Sen. Franken, Al [D-MN], Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY], Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC], Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA], Sen. Gregg, Judd [R-NH], Sen. Hagan, Kay R. [D-NC]

Subjects

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13 December 2017

Summary

Recognizes the ultimate sacrifice made by the 29 coal miners lost at the Upper Big Branch Mine-South in Raleigh County, West Virginia. Extends the deepest condolences of the Senate to the families of the fallen coal miners. Honors the survivors of the tragedy. Recognizes all coal miners for enduring the immeasurable loss of co-workers and maintaining courage in the aftermath of the explosion at the Upper Big Branch Mine-South. Commends the valiant efforts of the emergency response workers searching for the missing coal miners. Honors the many volunteers who provided support and comfort for the missing coal miners' families during the rescue and recovery operations.

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Timeline

  1. 15 April 2010

    Passed

    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2393-2394; text as passed Senate: CR S2394; text of measure as introduced: CR S2390-2391)

    Source: Floor

  2. 15 April 2010

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2393-2394; text as passed Senate: CR S2394; text of measure as introduced: CR S2390-2391)

    Source: Floor

  3. 15 April 2010

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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  • Agreed to Senate (text)

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