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HRES 1132 111th Congress House Armed Forces and National Security Congressional tributes Marine and inland water transportation Military facilities and property Military personnel and dependents Military procurement, research, weapons development New Mexico

Honoring the USS New Mexico as the sixth Virginia-class submarine commissioned by the U.S. Navy to protect and defend the United States.

Introduced: March 2, 2010 Introduced by: Heinrich, Martin Democratic · New Mexico See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 4, 2010
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 4, 2010
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 378 - 1 (Roll no. 245). (text: CR H3096)
May 4, 2010
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 378 - 1 (Roll no. 245).(text: CR H3096)
May 4, 2010
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3099-3100)
May 4, 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.
May 4, 2010
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1132.
May 4, 2010
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3096-3097)
May 4, 2010
Mr. Heinrich moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Apr 23, 2010
Referred to the Subcommittee on Seapower and Expeditionary Forces.
Mar 2, 2010
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Mar 2, 2010
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
May 4, 2010 House · vote #245 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended Passed 378–1 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Honors the USS New Mexico (SSN 779) as one of the most advanced submarines in U.S. Navy history.

Commends the diligence of the New Mexico Council, Navy League of the United States, and USS New Mexico Commissioning Committee, who contributed to the support of the USS New Mexico.

Commends the dedicated craftsmen, designers, engineers, and support staff of the Navy-industry team who contributed vitally to the construction, testing, and trials of the USS New Mexico.

Honors Commander Mark Prokopius, the ship's first Commanding Officer, Senior Chief Petty Officer Eric Murphy, the ship's first Chief of the Boat, the commissioning crew, and the sailors who will man this ship for the next three decades, maintaining a silent presence throughout the oceans and ensuring the peace and safety of the United States.

What's happening now May 4, 2010

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

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 15
All 15 Democratic 10 Republican 5