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S.Res. 45: A resolution commemorating the Columbia Astronauts.

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S.Res. 45: A resolution commemorating the Columbia Astronauts.

108th Congress · introduced 2003-02-05 · Commemorations · Latest: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 95 - 0. Record Vote Number: 30. (consideration: CR S1914-1928; text as passed Senate: CR S1914; text of measure as introduced: CR S2014)

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  1. Where it came from: introduced 2003-02-05 · official record
  2. Who proposed it: Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX] · what a sponsor is
  3. What happened next: 1 recorded vote in our records. Latest: Senate vote 30 (2003): On the Resolution, SRES45 (2003-02-05), Resolution Agreed to. See all
  4. Where it stands now: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 95 - 0. Record Vote Number: 30. (consideration: CR S1914-1928; text as passed Senate: CR S1914; text of measure as introduced: CR S2014) Not final yet: this can still change. We check for updates every day.
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Official title

A resolution commemorating the Columbia Astronauts.

Plain summary

(This measure has not been amended since being introduced in the Senate on February 5, 2003. However, because action occurred on the measure, the summary has been expanded.) Declares that the Space Shuttle Columbia tragedy shall not dissuade or discourage this Nation from venturing ever farther into space. Restates the commitment to exploring the planets and celestial bodies of our solar system and beyond. Expresses condolences to the families of the seven astronauts and to friends and allies in Israel over the loss of Colonel Ilan Ramon, the first Israeli in space. Declares that we will never forget the sacrifices made by the seven heroes aboard Columbia and that we shall learn from this tragedy so that these sacrifices shall not have been in vain.

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

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A “Nay” vote

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What does this mean? (plain words)

Official text

A resolution commemorating the Columbia Astronauts.

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

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Officials and money

Sponsor: Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX] · 99 cosponsors

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John Cornyn (R-TX), Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Susan M. Collins (R-ME), Mike Crapo (R-ID), Richard J. Durbin (D-IL), Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and 39 more.

Recorded votes

Words on this page, explained (2)
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-sres45 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong108 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong108