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H.Res.1132 / 111th Congress

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

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

Official summary

Version 36 · Passed House amended · May 4, 2010

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.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM-1] · D–NM

Committees

  • Armed Services Committee
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Actions

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

  2. 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)

    House roll call 245 · Individual votes
  3. 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)

    House roll call 245 · Individual votes
  4. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3099-3100)

  5. 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.

  6. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1132.

  7. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3096-3097)

  8. Mr. Heinrich moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

  9. Referred to the Subcommittee on Seapower and Expeditionary Forces.

  10. Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

  11. Introduced in House

  12. Introduced in House

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