H.Res. 1069 · 111th Congress
Congratulating Willard S. Boyle and George E. Smith for being awarded the Nobel Prize in physics.
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6 cosponsors · 4 D, 2 R
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- House Introduced Feb 3, 2010
- House Passed Mar 9, 2010 402–0
Congratulates Willard S. Boyle and George E. Smith for being awarded the Nobel Prize in physics.
What it does: CRS summary · Passed House without amendment · Mar 9, 2010
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Congratulates Willard S. Boyle and George E. Smith for being awarded the Nobel Prize in physics.
Recognizes Bell Laboratories in Murray Hill, New Jersey, as a contributor to leadership in scientific research and innovation in the United States.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
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About this bill and sources
Official title: Congratulating Willard S. Boyle and George E. Smith for being awarded the Nobel Prize in physics.
Latest action (Mar 9, 2010): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications · Origin: House · Introduced: Feb 3, 2010
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- House Introduced Feb 3, 2010
- House Passed Mar 9, 2010 402–0
Final vote · House · Mar 9, 2010
Adoption (two-thirds required) — Passed. Vote details
Speaker of the House: Nancy Pelosi