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Senate resolution · 105th Congress · Latest step: Passed Senate

A resolution condemning the brutal killing of Mr. James Byrd, Jr. and commend the community of Jasper, Texas, for the manner in which it has come together in response.

S.Res. 248Introduced Jun 15, 1998Policy area: Commemorations
Sponsor: Sen. Kay Hutchison R-TX
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Where it went

Latest action: Jun 15, 1998 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6323-6324)

Vote results

No recorded roll-call votes on this bill in PORKER’s records (voice votes and unanimous consent are not roll calls; roll-call records start in 2011).

Cosponsors

2 cosponsors — 1 Republican, 1 Democrat

1 of 2 cosponsors (50%) are from the other party.

William Gramm (R-TX), Carol Moseley-Braun (D-IL).

More from the sponsor

Other 105th Congress bills sponsored by Sen. Kay Hutchison.

Sponsor’s state and district

Texas in Congress

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Data as of Sep 29, 2026 · bill record checked by PORKER from Congress.gov · votes from Senate.gov and the House Clerk. PORKER is non-partisan.