HRES 917
110th Congress
House
Commemorations
Commerce
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Engineering
Engineers
Higher education
Industrial standards
Infrastructure
Mathematics
Research and development
Science, Technology, Communications
Scientific education
Special weeks
Technological innovations
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Engineers Week, and for other purposes.
Introduced: January 15, 2008
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Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 13, 2008
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 13, 2008
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 0 (Roll no. 57). (text: CR H894)
Feb 13, 2008
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): 408 - 0 (Roll no. 57).(text: CR H894)
Feb 13, 2008
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H909)
Feb 13, 2008
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 13, 2008
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 917.
Feb 13, 2008
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H894-896)
Feb 13, 2008
Mr. Lipinski moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Jan 15, 2008
Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
Jan 15, 2008
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2008 | House · vote #57 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 408–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Supports the goals and ideals of National Engineers Week and its aim to increase understanding of and interest in engineering and technology careers and promote literacy in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Declares that the House of Representatives will work with the engineering community to make sure that its creativity and contribution can be expressed through research, development, standardization, and innovation.
What's happening now
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Committees of jurisdiction
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