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HRES 507 108th Congress House Commemorations Anniversaries Astronautics Astronauts Congress Congressional tributes Families Space activities Space shuttles

Expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the anniversary of the accident that cost the crew of the Space Shuttle Columbia their lives, and extending heartfelt sympathy to their families.

Introduced: January 28, 2004 See on congress.gov
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 3, 2004
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 3, 2004
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 397 - 0 (Roll no. 12). (text: CR H258)
Feb 3, 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): 397 - 0 (Roll no. 12).(text: CR H258)
Feb 3, 2004
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H276)
Feb 3, 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.
Feb 3, 2004
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 507.
Feb 3, 2004
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H258-263)
Feb 3, 2004
Mr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Jan 28, 2004
Referred to the House Committee on Science.
Jan 28, 2004
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Feb 3, 2004 House · vote #12 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree Passed 3970 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Declares that the House of Representatives offers its gratitude to the seven Space Shuttle Columbia astronauts and its heartfelt sympathy to their families on the anniversary of their loss, with the reassurance that this sacrifice will not have been made in vain, but will strengthen this Nation's resolve to continue their journey of discovery.

What's happening now February 3, 2004

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1