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.

Bill: 110-hres-1067
Sponsor: Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2]
Introduced: 2008-04-01 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Arctic Ocean
Arctic and polar regions
Armed Forces and National Security
Cold War
Congressional tributes
History
Military history
Military personnel
Officer personnel
Submarines

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-01
text: 
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.

action_date: 2008-07-14
text: 

(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.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-14
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 375 - 0 (Roll no. 486). (text: CR H6419)
action_date: 2008-07-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-07-14
text: 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): 375 - 0 (Roll no. 486).(text: CR H6419)
action_date: 2008-07-14
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6446-6447)
action_date: 2008-07-14
text: 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.
action_date: 2008-07-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1067.
action_date: 2008-07-14
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6419-6421)
action_date: 2008-07-14
text: Mr. Courtney moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-04-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Seapower and Expeditionary Forces.
action_date: 2008-04-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2008-04-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-04-01
text: Introduced in House