US HR1269 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Republican 4-1)
Status: Introduced on April 15 2010 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2010-05-04 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on April 15 2010 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2010-05-04 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]
Summary
Commemorates the 400th anniversary of the first use of the telescope by Galileo Galilei for astronomical observation. Marks this discovery as one of the major events impacting mankind. Expresses the gratitude of the House of Representatives for Galileo's expansion of the universe and mankind's understanding of his place in the cosmos. Joins the world in celebration of The International Year of Astronomy.
Title
Commemorating the 400th anniversary of the first use of the telescope for astronomical observation by the Italian scientist Galileo Galilei.
Sponsors
| Rep. Gus Bilirakis [R-FL] | Rep. Henry Brown [R-SC] | Rep. Peter King [R-NY] | Rep. Bill Pascrell [D-NJ] |
| Rep. Patrick Tiberi [R-OH] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-05-04 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | |
| 2010-05-04 | On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3092-3093) | |
| 2010-05-04 | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1269. | |
| 2010-05-04 | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3092-3094) | |
| 2010-05-04 | Ms. Fudge moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. | |
| 2010-04-15 | Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology. |
