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House vote: H.Con.Res. 126 // April 20, 2005Needed two-thirds to agree

Expressing the condolences and deepest sympathies of the Congress in the aftermath of the recent school shooting at Red Lake High School in Red Lake, Minnesota

Sponsor: COLLIN PETERSON (D-MN)

Declares that the House of Representatives condemns the tragic violence which occurred at Red Lake High School in Red Lake, Minnesota. Honors: (1) the heroism and memory of Derrick Brun, whose courageous actions and self-sacrifice no doubt saved the lives of others; (2) the heroism, courage, and memory of Daryl Lussier, Michelle Sigana, Neva Rogers, Dewayne Lewis, Chase Lussier, Alicia Spike, Thurlene Stillday, and Chanelle Rosebear, who lost their lives in this terrible tragedy; and (3) the heroism of Ryan Auginash, Steven Cobenais, Lance Crowe, Jeffrey May, and Cody Thunder, all of whom were wounded. Expresses hope for the rapid and complete recovery of these victims as well as support for their families, friends, and loved ones.

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Who won, and how much of the country was behind them

Won the vote · Yea

424 votes, representing 209,502,436 people97.5%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

0 votes, representing 0 people0.0%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 2.5% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the House
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon42497.5%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.5%