H Res 1027 in Congressional Session 111

Official Summary

 

Bill Number : H Res 1027

 

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.

 

SUMMARY AS OF:
3/19/2010--Passed House without amendment.    (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) 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.

Votes

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.
Votes in the US Senate
This Bill was not Voted in the US Senate
Votes in the US House
Roll NumberVote DateQuestionDescriptionVote Result
1462010-03-19On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the historic dive to the Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench, the deepest point in the worlds oceans, on January 23, 1960, and its importance to marine research, ocean science, a better understanding of the planet, and the future of human explorationP

Sponsors

 
Congressional Sponsors of H Res 1027
 
Bill Number : H Res 1027
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.
Sponsor: Rep Sablan, Gregorio [MP] (introduced 1/21/2010)      
ALPHABETICAL [followed by Cosponsors withdrawn]:     (Sort: by date)

    Rep Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [GU] - 1/21/2010
    Rep Farr, Sam [CA-17] - 1/21/2010

Other Info

Bill Number : H Res 1027
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.
 
MAJOR ACTIONS:
 
1/21/2010 Introduced in House
 
3/19/2010 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): 398 - 2 (Roll no. 146).
 
ALL ACTIONS:
 
1/21/2010:Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
 
3/19/2010 2:18pm:Ms. Johnson, E. B. moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
 
3/19/2010 2:18pm:Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR S1689-1691)
 
3/19/2010 2:18pm:DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1027.
 
3/19/2010 2:30pm: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.
 
3/19/2010 6:04pm:Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR S1713-1714)
 
3/19/2010 6:10pm: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)
 
3/19/2010 6:10pm:Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.