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H.Res. 490 (108th)

Recognizing and commending the achievements of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and Cornell University in conducting the Mars Exploration Rover mission, and recognizing the importance of space exploration.

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Introduced

20 January 2004

Last action

21 January 2004 · Floor

Status

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Sponsors

Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-26], Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA], Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48], Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6], Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-24], Rep. Lampson, Nick [D-TX-22], Rep. Walsh, James T. [R-NY-25], Rep. Mollohan, Alan B. [D-WV-1], Rep. Feeney, Tom [R-FL-24], Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Costello, Jerry F. [D-IL-12], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3], Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12], Rep. Culberson, John Abney [R-TX-7], Rep. Alexander, Rodney [R-LA-5], Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-24], Sen. Udall, Mark [D-CO], Rep. Jones, Stephanie Tubbs [D-OH-11], Rep. Tauscher, Ellen O. [D-CA-10], Rep. Harman, Jane [D-CA-36], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9], Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-40], Rep. Miller, Brad [D-NC-13], Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21], Rep. Wu, David [D-OR-1]

Subjects

Discovery layer

Source updated

7 April 2025

Summary

Commends the engineers, scientists, and technicians of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Cornell University for their years of effort leading up to the successful entry, descent, landing, and operation of the Mars Exploration Rover Spirit on the Martian surface on January 3, 2004. Recognizes the importance of the exploration of space. Honors the achievements of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), and Cornell University in expanding our comprehension of the universe and fulfilling the human need to explore and understand.

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Timeline

  1. 20 January 2004

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Science.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 20 January 2004

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 20 January 2004

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 21 January 2004

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H48-52)

    Source: Floor

  5. 21 January 2004

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  6. 21 January 2004

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 389 - 0 (Roll no. 4). (text: CR H48)

    Source: Floor

  7. 21 January 2004

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 389 - 0 (Roll no. 4).(text: CR H48)

    Source: Floor

  8. 21 January 2004

    Vote

    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.

    Source: Floor

  9. 21 January 2004

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 490.

    Source: Floor

  10. 21 January 2004

    Floor

    Mr. Rohrabacher moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

    Source: Floor

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