US HR1027 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress
Status
March 19 2010 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]
Summary
Recognizes: (1) the 50th anniversary of the dive to the Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench and its historic scientific contributions; (2) the lifetime achievements of Captain Don Walsh and Jacques Piccard and their contributions to the furtherance of exploration and ocean science; (3) the Mariana Trench as one of the world's great ocean classrooms; and (4) the U.S. commitment to educate future leaders in ocean science and human exploration.
Title
Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the historic dive to the Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench, the deepest point in the world's oceans, on January 23, 1960, and its importance to marine research, ocean science, a better understanding of the planet, and the future of human exploration.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-03-19 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | |
| 2010-03-19 | On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 2 (Roll no. 146). (text: CR H1689-1690) | |
| 2010-03-19 | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR S1713-1714) | |
| 2010-03-19 | 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. | |
| 2010-03-19 | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1027. | |
| 2010-03-19 | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR S1689-1691) | |
| 2010-03-19 | Ms. Johnson, E. B. moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. | |
| 2010-01-21 | Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology. |
Subjects
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Earth sciences
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Science and engineering education
