To congratulate the National Aeronautics and Space Administration on the 25th anniversary of the first flight of the Space Transportation System, to honor Commander John Young and the Pilot Robert Crippen, who flew Space Shuttle Columbia on April 12-14, 1981, on its first orbital test flight, and to commend the men and women of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and all those supporting America's space program for their accomplishments and their role in inspiring the American people.

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Congressional Research Service

Official summary

Version 82 · Passed Senate without amendment · Apr 7, 2006

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

Congratulates the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on the 25th anniversary of the first flight of the Space Transportation System.

Honors Commander John Young and Pilot Robert Crippen who flew the Space Shuttle Columbia on April 12-14, 1981, on its first orbital test flight.

Commends the men and women of NASA and all those supporting America's space program for their accomplishments and their role in inspiring the American people.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-44] · R–CA

Committees

Science, Space, and Technology Committee

52 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Legislative record

Actions

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Apr 7, 2006
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Apr 7, 2006
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3403-3404)
Apr 7, 2006
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3403-3404)
Apr 6, 2006
Received in the Senate.
Apr 6, 2006
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 6, 2006
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 0 (Roll no. 99). (consideration: CR H1625; text: CR 4/05/2006 H1531)
House roll call 99 · Individual votes
Apr 6, 2006
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): 422 - 0 (Roll no. 99).(consideration: CR H1625; text: CR 4/05/2006 H1531)
House roll call 99 · Individual votes
Apr 6, 2006
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1625)
Apr 5, 2006
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.
Apr 5, 2006
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 366.
Apr 5, 2006
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1531-1533)
Apr 5, 2006
Mr. Calvert moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Mar 29, 2006
Referred to the House Committee on Science.
Mar 29, 2006
Introduced in House
Mar 29, 2006
Introduced in House

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Analyze H.Con.Res.366 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Con.Res.366, 109th Congress: To congratulate the National Aeronautics and Space Administration on the 25th anniversary of the first flight of the Space Transportation System, to honor Commander John Young and the Pilot Robert Crippen, who flew Space Shuttle Columbia on April 12-14, 1981, on its first orbital test flight, and to commend the men and women of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and all those supporting America's space program for their accomplishments and their role in inspiring the American people.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/366

Text version to examine: Received in Senate · 2006-04-06.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/109/bills/hconres366/BILLS-109hconres366rds.htm

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Analyze H.Con.Res.366 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Con.Res.366, 109th Congress: To congratulate the National Aeronautics and Space Administration on the 25th anniversary of the first flight of the Space Transportation System, to honor Commander John Young and the Pilot Robert Crippen, who flew Space Shuttle Columbia on April 12-14, 1981, on its first orbital test flight, and to commend the men and women of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and all those supporting America's space program for their accomplishments and their role in inspiring the American people.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/366

Text version to examine: Received in Senate · 2006-04-06.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/109/bills/hconres366/BILLS-109hconres366rds.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:31:49Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Examine H.Con.Res.366 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

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Discuss H.Con.Res.366, 109th Congress: To congratulate the National Aeronautics and Space Administration on the 25th anniversary of the first flight of the Space Transportation System, to honor Commander John Young and the Pilot Robert Crippen, who flew Space Shuttle Columbia on April 12-14, 1981, on its first orbital test flight, and to commend the men and women of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and all those supporting America's space program for their accomplishments and their role in inspiring the American people.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/366

Text version to examine: Received in Senate · 2006-04-06.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/109/bills/hconres366/BILLS-109hconres366rds.htm

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Discuss H.Con.Res.366, 109th Congress: To congratulate the National Aeronautics and Space Administration on the 25th anniversary of the first flight of the Space Transportation System, to honor Commander John Young and the Pilot Robert Crippen, who flew Space Shuttle Columbia on April 12-14, 1981, on its first orbital test flight, and to commend the men and women of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and all those supporting America's space program for their accomplishments and their role in inspiring the American people.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/366

Text version to examine: Received in Senate · 2006-04-06.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/109/bills/hconres366/BILLS-109hconres366rds.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:31:49Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Con.Res.366 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.