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H. Res. 1027 111th Congress House

Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the historic dive to the Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench, the deepest point in the world's oceans, on January 23, 1960, and its importance to marine…

Official title: Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the historic dive to the Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench, the deepest point in the world's oceans, on January 23, 196… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the historic dive to the Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench, the deepest point in the world's oceans, on January 23, 1960, and its importance to marine research, ocean science, a better understanding of the planet, and the future of human exploration.

Introduced: January 21, 2010 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 9 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Mar 19, 2010
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 19, 2010
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 2 (Roll no. 146). (text: CR H1689-1690)
Mar 19, 2010
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR S1713-1714)
Mar 19, 2010
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.
Mar 19, 2010
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1027.
Mar 19, 2010
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR S1689-1691)
Mar 19, 2010
Ms. Johnson, E. B. moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Jan 21, 2010
Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
Jan 21, 2010
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Mar 19, 2010 House · vote #146 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree Passed 398–2 See who voted →
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 Latest action March 19, 2010

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

 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: (1) the 50th anniversary of the dive to the Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench and its historic scientific contributions; (2) the lifetime achievements of Captain Don Walsh and Jacques Piccard and their contributions to the furtherance of exploration and ocean science; (3) the Mariana Trench as one of the world's great ocean classrooms; and (4) the U.S. commitment to educate future leaders in ocean science and human exploration.

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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 1027: Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the historic dive to the Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench, the deepest point in the world's oceans, on January 23, 1960, and its importance to marine research, ocean science, a better understanding of the planet, and the future of human exploration.. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-1027/
MLA
"H. Res. 1027: Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the historic dive to the Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench, the deepest point in the world's oceans, on January 23, 1960, and its importance to marine research, ocean science, a better understanding of the planet, and the future of human exploration.." 111th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-1027/.
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H. Res. 1027, 111th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-1027/.
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[H. Res. 1027: Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the historic dive to the Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench, the deepest point in the world's oceans, on January 23, 1960, and its importance to marine research, ocean science, a better understanding of the planet, and the future of human exploration.](https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-1027/)
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