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H.Res. 372: Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives in response to the murder of Swedish Foreign Minister Anna Lindh.

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H.Res. 372: Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives in response to the murder of Swedish Foreign Minister Anna Lindh.

108th Congress · introduced 2003-09-17 · International Affairs · Latest: 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)

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  1. Where it came from: introduced 2003-09-17 · official record
  2. Who proposed it: Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12] · what a sponsor is
  3. What happened next: 1 recorded vote in our records. Latest: House roll call 539 (2003): On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, HRES372 (2003-10-08), Passed. See all
  4. Where it stands now: 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) Not final yet: this can still change. We check for updates every day.
  5. If it becomes law and spends money: follow the money to money laws, then agencies and contracts and grants.

What does this mean?

Official title

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

Plain summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) 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.

Congressional Research Service summary (Passed House without amendment), quoted unchanged (nonpartisan). Read the source.

What a vote does

A “Yea” vote

A Yea supports adopting this resolution.

A “Nay” vote

If it is not passed, current law stays as it is.

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What does this mean? (plain words)

Official text

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

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Passed House without amendment)

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Officials and money

Sponsor: Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12] · 36 cosponsors

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Cosponsors on this site

James P. McGovern (D-MA), Betty McCollum (D-MN), Brad Sherman (D-CA), Janice D. Schakowsky (D-IL)

Recorded votes

Words on this page, explained (3)
Appropriation
Money a legislature sets aside by law for a specific purpose. Government agencies may spend public money only as it has been appropriated.
Resolution
A formal statement or decision by a legislative body. Simple resolutions often only express an opinion or set rules for one chamber; they do not become law.
Roll-call vote
A vote where each member's position is recorded by name, so the public can see how every member voted. "Yea" means yes, "Nay" means no, "Present" means the member was there but did not take a side.

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Sources

Record fed-us-cong108-hres372 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong108 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong108