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Latest Update: Monday, October, 13th 2008
Remembering the space shuttle Challenger disaster and honoring its crew members, who lost their lives on January 28, 1986.
2/6/2008--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Honors the 22nd anniversary of the space shuttle Challenger disaster. Celebrates the courage and bravery of the crew of the Challenger, and Christa McAuliffe and her passion for encouraging America's children to pursue careers in science and mathematics. Commits the House of Representatives and the Nation to using the lessons learned in inquiries into the space shuttle Challenger accident to ensure that the space agency always operates on a strong and stable foundation. Recognizes the continued dedication of the United States to the goal of space exploration for the benefit of all mankind.
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- 02/06/2008 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H571-573)
- 02/06/2008 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H593)
- 02/06/2008 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 943.
- 02/06/2008 - Mr. Melancon moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
- 02/06/2008 - Considered under suspension of the rules.
show all actions- 02/06/2008 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H571-573)
- 02/06/2008 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H593)
- 02/06/2008 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 943.
- 02/06/2008 - Mr. Melancon moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
- 02/06/2008 - Considered under suspension of the rules.
- 02/06/2008 - At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
- 02/06/2008 - Considered as unfinished business.
- 02/06/2008 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 02/06/2008 - On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 371 - 0 (Roll no. 31).
- 02/06/2008 - On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 371 - 0 (Roll no. 31). (text: CR H571)
- 01/28/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
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