HRES 490
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Recognizing and commending the achievements of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and Cornell University in conducting the Mars Exploration Rover mission, and recognizing the importance of space exploration.
Introduced: January 20, 2004
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Jan 21, 2004
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 21, 2004
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 389 - 0 (Roll no. 4). (text: CR H48)
Jan 21, 2004
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): 389 - 0 (Roll no. 4).(text: CR H48)
Jan 21, 2004
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H59-60)
Jan 21, 2004
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.
Jan 21, 2004
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 490.
Jan 21, 2004
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H48-52)
Jan 21, 2004
Mr. Rohrabacher moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Jan 20, 2004
Referred to the House Committee on Science.
Jan 20, 2004
Introduced in House
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2004 | House · vote #4 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 389–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Commends the engineers, scientists, and technicians of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Cornell University for their years of effort leading up to the successful entry, descent, landing, and operation of the Mars Exploration Rover Spirit on the Martian surface on January 3, 2004.
Recognizes the importance of the exploration of space.
Honors the achievements of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), and Cornell University in expanding our comprehension of the universe and fulfilling the human need to explore and understand.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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