Offering heartfelt condolences to the victims and their families regarding the horrific violence at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia
Sponsor: RICK BOUCHER (D-VA)
Offers heartfelt condolences to the victims and their families regarding the horrific violence at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia, and to the students, faculty, administration and staff and their families who have been deeply affected by these tragic events. Expresses hope that losses from the mass shooting will lead to a national commitment to take steps to help our communities prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future. Recognizes that Virginia Tech has served as an exemplary institution of teaching, learning, and research for well over a century, and that the University's historic and proud traditions will continue.
Commemorations Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 3.1% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 421 | 96.9% |
| Nay | Lost | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 3.1% |