HRES 943 110th Congress House Commemorations Accidents Anniversaries Astronauts Aviation safety Congressional tributes Education Elementary and secondary education Emergency Management Higher education Mathematics Science, Technology, Communications Scientific education Space activities Space exploration Space shuttles

Remembering the space shuttle Challenger disaster and honoring its crew members, who lost their lives on January 28, 1986.

Introduced: January 28, 2008 See on congress.gov

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Feb 6, 2008

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 371 - 0 (Roll no. 31). (text: CR H571)

Feb 6, 2008

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

Feb 6, 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): 371 - 0 (Roll no. 31).(text: CR H571)

Feb 6, 2008

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H593)

Feb 6, 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 6, 2008

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 943.

Feb 6, 2008

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H571-573)

Feb 6, 2008

Mr. Melancon moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

Jan 28, 2008

Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.

Jan 28, 2008

Introduced in House

Votes taken on this bill 1

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Feb 7, 2008	House · vote #31	On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree	Passed	371–0	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.)

Honors the 22nd anniversary of the space shuttle Challenger disaster.

Celebrates the courage and bravery of the crew of the Challenger, and Christa McAuliffe and her passion for encouraging America's children to pursue careers in science and mathematics.

Commits the House of Representatives and the Nation to using the lessons learned in inquiries into the space shuttle Challenger accident to ensure that the space agency always operates on a strong and stable foundation.

Recognizes the continued dedication of the United States to the goal of space exploration for the benefit of all mankind.

What's happening now February 6, 2008

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 371 - 0 (Roll no. 31). (text: CR H571)

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