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S.Res. 24: A resolution commemorating the 10-year anniversary of the loss of the Space Shuttle Columbia.

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S.Res. 24: A resolution commemorating the 10-year anniversary of the loss of the Space Shuttle Columbia.

113th Congress · introduced 2013-01-31 · Science, Technology, Communications · Latest: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S448; text as passed Senate: CR S445-446)

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  1. Where it came from: introduced 2013-01-31 · official record
  2. Who proposed it: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] · what a sponsor is
  3. What happened next: no floor votes in our records yet. Why?
  4. Where it stands now: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S448; text as passed Senate: CR S445-446) Not final yet: this can still change. We check for updates every day.
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What does this mean?

Official title

A resolution commemorating the 10-year anniversary of the loss of the Space Shuttle Columbia.

Plain summary

Remembers the 7 astronauts who tragically lost their lives aboard the space shuttle Columbia upon its re-entry into Earth's atmosphere 10 years ago on February 1, 2003. Expresses condolences to their families and friends. Commends those who have honored the memory of the space shuttle Columbia over the past decade. Reaffirms the nation's commitment to provide the leadership and resources necessary to ensure robust and safe human space flight capability in low-Earth orbit and beyond in the 21st century, making certain that the sacrifice of those heroes shall not have been in vain.

Congressional Research Service summary (Introduced in Senate), quoted unchanged (nonpartisan). Read the source.

What a vote does

A “Yea” vote

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A “Nay” vote

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What does this mean? (plain words)

Official text

A resolution commemorating the 10-year anniversary of the loss of the Space Shuttle Columbia.

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Introduced in Senate)

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Officials and money

Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] · 25 cosponsors

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John Thune (R-SD), Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Richard J. Durbin (D-IL), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Jerry Moran (R-KS), Roger F. Wicker (R-MS), Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D-NY)

Sponsor's campaign money: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] reported raising $8.6 million (2025–2026). Details. Shown for context only; it does not mean any donor supported this bill.

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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-cong113-sres24 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong113 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong113