(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Recognizes and appreciates the significant achievements to our national research enterprise made by African-American and other minority scientists, technologists, engineers, and mathematicians.
Honors and extends the appreciation and gratitude of the House of Representatives toward all African-American inventors, for the significant and honorable research and educational contributions that improve the lives of all citizens and that have gone unacknowledged too long.
Declares that the House looks for opportunities to make sure that the creativity and contribution of minority scientists, technologists, engineers, and mathematicians can be expressed through research, development, standardization, and innovation.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
Ms. Johnson, E. B. moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H892-894)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 966.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H962-963)
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): 387 - 0 (Roll no. 61).(text: CR 2/13/2008 H892-893)
Roll Call #61 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 387 - 0 (Roll no. 61). (text: CR 2/13/2008 H892-893)
Roll Call #61 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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