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A resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the crossing of the North Pole by the USS Nautilus (SSN 571) and its significance in the history of both our Nation and the world.

Introduced: August 1, 2008 See on congress.gov

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Agreed to (Senate)

Sep 22, 2008

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S9181-9182)

Sep 22, 2008

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S9181-9182)

Sep 22, 2008

Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9179-9185)

Sep 22, 2008

Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9179-9185)

Aug 1, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8050)

Aug 1, 2008

Introduced in Senate

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Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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

Recognizes the historic significance of the journey to, and successful crossing of, the North Pole by the USS Nautilus.

Commends its officers and crew on the 50th anniversary of such achievement.

Recognizes the Nautilus's journey as not only a military and scientific accomplishment, but also in confirming America's long-standing interest in that vital region.

Commends the role of the Nautilus and the U.S. submarine force in protecting the interests of the free world during the Cold War.

Supports the continuing role of the U.S. submarine force in defending our country in the 21st century.

What's happening now September 22, 2008

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S9181-9182)

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Committees of jurisdiction 1

Armed Services Committee
Senate

Cosponsors 2

Reed, Jack

Rhode Island · Aug 1, 2008

Whitehouse, Sheldon

Rhode Island · Aug 1, 2008

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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. Res. 648: A resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the crossing of the North Pole by the USS Nautilus (SSN 571) and its significance in the history of both our Nation and the world.. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-SRES-648/

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"S. Res. 648: A resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the crossing of the North Pole by the USS Nautilus (SSN 571) and its significance in the history of both our Nation and the world.." 110th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/110-SRES-648/.

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S. Res. 648, 110th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/110-SRES-648/.

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