Remembering the space shuttle Challenger disaster and honoring its crew members, who lost their lives on January 28, 1986.
Latest action · Feb 6, 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)
Progress
Where this resolution reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried. A simple resolution is the business of one chamber alone: it is not sent to the other chamber or to the President, and does not become law.
- IntroducedJan 28, 2008
- Agreed to in HouseFeb 6, 2008
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.
Recorded votes 1
Newest first. Open one to see how every member voted.
| Roll call | Question | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House 31 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed371–0 | Feb 6, 2008 |
Cosponsors 69
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Jan 28, 2008 to Feb 6, 2008, with 60 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-TX | Al Green | Original | Jan 28, 2008 |
| D-MD | Albert Russell Wynn | Original | Jan 28, 2008 |
| D-NJ | Albio Sires | Original | Jan 28, 2008 |
| D-IN | Baron P. Hill | Original | Jan 28, 2008 |
| D-TN | Bart Gordon | Original | Jan 28, 2008 |
| D-OH | Betty Sutton | Original | Jan 28, 2008 |
| D-MA | Bill Delahunt | Original | Jan 28, 2008 |
| D-NY | Brian Higgins | Original | Jan 28, 2008 |
| D-IA | Bruce L. Braley | Original | Jan 28, 2008 |
| D-NH | Carol Shea-Porter | Original | Jan 28, 2008 |
| D-NY | Carolyn B. Maloney | Original | Jan 28, 2008 |
| D-OH | Charles A. Wilson | Original | Jan 28, 2008 |
| D-PA | Christopher P. Carney | Original | Jan 28, 2008 |
| D-TX | Ciro D. Rodriguez | Original | Jan 28, 2008 |
| D-OR | Darlene Hooley | Original | Jan 28, 2008 |
Actions 10
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Feb 6, 2008At 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.
- Feb 6, 2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H593)
- Feb 6, 2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H571-573)
- Feb 6, 2008DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 943.
- Feb 6, 2008Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Commemorations.
Text 2
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Feb 6, 2008Engrossed in House
- Jan 28, 2008Introduced in House
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