A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the United States Capitol for an event to present the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to Neil A. Armstrong, Edwin E. "Buzz" Aldrin, Jr., Michael Collins, and John Herschel Glenn, Jr., in recognition of their significant contributions to society.
Latest action · Oct 3, 2011 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Progress
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- IntroducedSep 23, 2011
- Agreed to in SenateSep 23, 2011
- Agreed to in HouseOct 3, 2011
Summary
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Authorizes use of the rotunda of the Capitol on November 16, 2011, for presentation of the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to Neil A. Armstrong, Edwin E. "Buzz" Aldrin, Jr., Michael Collins, and John Herschel Glenn, Jr., in recognition of their significant contributions to society.
Cosponsors 8
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Sep 23, 2011.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-HI | Daniel K. Akaka | Original | Sep 23, 2011 |
| R-LA | David Vitter | Original | Sep 23, 2011 |
| D-MI | Debbie Stabenow | Original | Sep 23, 2011 |
| I-CT | Joseph I. Lieberman | Original | Sep 23, 2011 |
| R-TX | Kay Bailey Hutchison | Original | Sep 23, 2011 |
| D-AR | Mark L. Pryor | Original | Sep 23, 2011 |
| D-IL | Richard J. Durbin | Original | Sep 23, 2011 |
| D-OH | Sherrod Brown | Original | Sep 23, 2011 |
Committees 1
Where it was sent and what each committee and subcommittee did with it, in order.
| Chamber | Committee | What it did |
|---|---|---|
| House | Committee on House Administration | Referred Sep 26, 2011 |
Actions 10
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Oct 3, 2011Mr. Harper moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
- Oct 3, 2011Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6481-6483)
- Oct 3, 2011DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. Con. Res. 29.
- Oct 3, 2011Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6481-6482)
- Oct 3, 2011Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Sep 26, 2011Received in the House.
- Sep 26, 2011Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- Sep 23, 2011Introduced in Senate
- Sep 23, 2011Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5932; text as passed Senate: CR S5932; text of measure as introduced: CR S5952)
- Sep 23, 2011Message on Senate action sent to the House.
In the Congressional Record 2
Days the Record’s own index lists this resolution, newest first, with the pages and the members it names. Pages starting H are the House, S the Senate, E Extensions of Remarks.
| Where | In the Record | Members | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | Debate and remarks H6481–H6483Text printed H6481 | Bill Pascrell, Jr. D-NJ, Gregg Harper R-MS, Ralph M. Hall R-TX, Robert A. Brady D-PA, Sheila Jackson Lee D-TX | Oct 3, 2011 |
| Senate | Debate and remarks S5932Text printed S5932, S5952 | Tom Udall D-NM | Sep 23, 2011 |
Research
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CRS reports 1
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Cite it 1
Products on other subjects that cite it, usually among other measures.
| Product | Title | Kind | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| RL34619 | Use of the Capitol Rotunda, Capitol Grounds, and Emancipation Hall: Concurrent Resolutions, 101st to 119th Congresses | Report | Feb 6, 2026 |
Titles 1
Every title it has carried, official and short, at each stage.
- Official Title as Introduced
- A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the United States Capitol for an event to present the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to Neil A. Armstrong, Edwin E. "Buzz" Aldrin, Jr., Michael Collins, and John Herschel Glenn, Jr., in recognition of their significant contributions to society.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Congress.
Text 4
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- —Enrolled Bill
- Sep 26, 2011Referred in House
- Sep 23, 2011Agreed to Senate
- Sep 23, 2011Engrossed in Senate
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