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S.J.Res. 327 (100th)

A joint resolution commemorating January 28, 1989, as a "National Day of Excellence" in honor of the crew of the space shuttle Challenger.

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Introduced

25 May 1988

Last action

17 November 1988 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 100-681.

Sponsors

Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH], Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX], Sen. Boschwitz, Rudy [R-MN], Rep. Cochran, Thad [R-MS-4], Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ], Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS], Sen. Graham, Bob [D-FL], Sen. Gramm, Phil [R-TX], Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT], Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL], Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC], Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN], Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI], Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ], Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK], Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [D-AL], Sen. Stennis, John C. [D-MS], Sen. Garn, E. J. (Jake) [R-UT], Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA], Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY], Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA], Sen. Simpson, Alan K. [R-WY], Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV], Sen. Bond, Christopher S. [R-MO], Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR], Sen. Burdick, Quentin N. [D-ND], Sen. Karnes, David K. [R-NE], Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME], Sen. Nickles, Don [R-OK], Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC], Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN], Sen. Hecht, Chic [R-NV], Sen. Packwood, Bob [R-OR], Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI], Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK], Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI], Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI], Rep. Simon, Paul [D-IL-24], Sen. Fowler, Wyche, Jr. [D-GA], Sen. Exon, J. James [D-NE], Rep. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO-2], Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY], Sen. Metzenbaum, Howard M. [D-OH], Sen. Wilson, Pete [R-CA], Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC]

Subjects

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Source updated

10 August 2026

Summary

Designates January 28, 1989, as a National Day of Excellence in honor of the space shuttle Challenger crew.

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Timeline

  1. 25 May 1988

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 25 May 1988

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 5 October 1988

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1082.

    Source: Calendars

  4. 5 October 1988

    Reported

    Committee on Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Source: Committee

  5. 5 October 1988

    Reported

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Biden without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  6. 7 October 1988

    Passed

    Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  7. 7 October 1988

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  8. 12 October 1988

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  9. 12 October 1988

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

    Source: IntroReferral

  10. 21 October 1988

    Passed

    Passed House by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  11. 21 October 1988

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  12. 21 October 1988

    Floor

    Called up by House by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

  13. 21 October 1988

    Discharge

    House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service Discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Discharge

  14. 21 October 1988

    Committee

    House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service Discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  15. 8 November 1988

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  16. 8 November 1988

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  17. 8 November 1988

    Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

    Source: Floor

  18. 17 November 1988

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 100-681.

    Source: President

  19. 17 November 1988

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  20. 17 November 1988

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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