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H.Res. 943 (110th)

Remembering the space shuttle Challenger disaster and honoring its crew members, who lost their lives on January 28, 1986.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

28 January 2008

Last action

6 February 2008 · Floor

Status

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)

Sponsors

Rep. Hodes, Paul W. [D-NH-2], Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4], Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI], Rep. Mahoney, Tim [D-FL-16], Rep. Bean, Melissa L. [D-IL-8], Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14], Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], Rep. Perlmutter, Ed [D-CO-7], Rep. Carnahan, Russ [D-MO-3], Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2], Rep. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1], Rep. Klein, Ron [D-FL-22], Rep. Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-1], Rep. Walz, Timothy J. [D-MN-1], Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38], Rep. Shea-Porter, Carol [D-NH-1], Rep. Shuler, Heath [D-NC-11], Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9], Rep. Murtha, John P. [D-PA-12], Rep. Rodriguez, Ciro D. [D-TX-28], Rep. Clay, Wm. Lacy [D-MO-1], Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Arcuri, Michael A. [D-NY-24], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-13], Rep. Sutton, Betty [D-OH-13], Rep. Altmire, Jason [D-PA-4], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Carney, Christopher P. [D-PA-10], Rep. Kagen, Steve [D-WI-8], Rep. Wu, David [D-OR-1], Rep. Lampson, Nick [D-TX-22], Rep. Allen, Thomas H. [D-ME-1], Rep. Hooley, Darlene [D-OR-5], David Scott, Rep. Hall, John J. [D-NY-19], Rep. Hill, Baron P. [D-IN-9], Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5], Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26], Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25], Rep. Delahunt, William D. [D-MA-10], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2], Rep. Wynn, Albert Russell [D-MD-4], Rep. Matheson, Jim [D-UT-2], Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19]

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Summary

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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Timeline

  1. 28 January 2008

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 28 January 2008

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 28 January 2008

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 6 February 2008

    Vote

    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)

    Source: Floor

  5. 6 February 2008

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  6. 6 February 2008

    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): 371 - 0 (Roll no. 31).(text: CR H571)

    Source: Floor

  7. 6 February 2008

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H571-573)

    Source: Floor

  8. 6 February 2008

    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. 6 February 2008

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 943.

    Source: Floor

  10. 6 February 2008

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

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Versions

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  • Engrossed in House (text)

    Engrossed in House · EN · 6 February 2008

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