S.Res. 442: A resolution condemning the terrorist attacks in Brussels and honoring the memory of the United States citizens murdered in those attacks, and offering thoughts and prayers for all the victims, condolences to their families, resolve to support the Belgian people, and the pledge to defend democracy and stand in solidarity with the country of Belgium and all our allies in the face of continuing terrorist attacks on freedom and liberty.
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S.Res. 442: A resolution condemning the terrorist attacks in Brussels and honoring the memory of the United States citizens murdered in those attacks, and offering thoughts and prayers for all the victims, condolences to their families, resolve to support the Belgian people, and the pledge to defend democracy and stand in solidarity with the country of Belgium and all our allies in the face of continuing terrorist attacks on freedom and liberty.
114th Congress · introduced 2016-04-27 · International Affairs · Latest: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2794)
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- Where it came from: introduced 2016-04-27 · official record
- Who proposed it: Sen. Corker, Bob [R-TN] · what a sponsor is
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- Where it stands now: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2794) Not final yet: this can still change. We check for updates every day.
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Official title
A resolution condemning the terrorist attacks in Brussels and honoring the memory of the United States citizens murdered in those attacks, and offering thoughts and prayers for all the victims, condolences to their families, resolve to support the Belgian people, and the pledge to defend democracy and stand in solidarity with the country of Belgium and all our allies in the face of continuing terrorist attacks on freedom and liberty.
Plain summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Condemns the terrorist attacks on March 22, 2016, in Brussels, Belgium. Honors the memories of Justin and Stephanie Shults, Alexander and Sascha Pinczowski, and Gail Martinez, who were murdered by the Islamic State in these attacks. Expresses deepest sympathies for the victims and their families. Renews the solidarity of the government and people of the United States with the people and the leadership of Belgium, as well as with those throughout the world who work to eliminate terrorism. Pledges U.S. support to Belgium, Europe, and all U.S. allies in the effort to defeat the Islamic State and associated groups. Reaffirms the Senate's commitment to the transatlantic relationship and the shared values of freedom, democracy, and human rights.
Congressional Research Service summary (Reported to Senate without amendment), quoted unchanged (nonpartisan). Read the source.
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Official text
A resolution condemning the terrorist attacks in Brussels and honoring the memory of the United States citizens murdered in those attacks, and offering thoughts and prayers for all the victims, condolences to their families, resolve to support the Belgian people, and the pledge to defend democracy and stand in solidarity with the country of Belgium and all our allies in the face of continuing terrorist attacks on freedom and liberty.
Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Reported to Senate without amendment)
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Sponsor: Sen. Corker, Bob [R-TN] · 3 cosponsors
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Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH)
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- 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
- Congressional Research Service summary (Reported to Senate without amendment)
- Congress.gov
- Data: GovInfo BILLSTATUS bulk data (Library of Congress), BILLSTATUS-114sres442.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/114/sres>
Record fed-us-cong114-sres442 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong114 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong114