CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

Tommy Tuberville (R-AL)

A resolution commemorating the 65th anniversary of the Marshall Space Flight Center and recognizing its continued leadership in the development of the Space Launch System and human space exploration.

S.Res. 309 · Senate resolution Science, Technology, Communications

A Republican resolution with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor

Last activity — Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4856; text: 06/26/2025 CR S3566)

Adopted

The chamber formally agreed to it, and for a resolution that is the finish line: what it says is now officially the chamber's position, rule or tribute.

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Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. Adopted by the Senate unanimous consent

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The Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote): no senator's position on it was recorded.

What this bill would do

This resolution commemorates the 65th anniversary of the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) in Huntsville, Alabama. It recognizes the center's historical role in the Apollo program and its development of the Saturn V rocket. The document also acknowledges MSFC's contributions to missions such as Skylab, the Hubble Space Telescope, and the International Space Station. Additionally, it highlights the center's leadership in developing the Space Launch System (SLS) for the Artemis program. Finally, the resolution honors the workforce dedicated to advancing spaceflight for the United States.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Scored +5

    Does this put more into space exploration?

    The resolution explicitly commends leadership in human space exploration and the development of the Space Launch System.

  • Scored +3

    Is this likely to create jobs?

    The resolution notes that the center serves as an anchor for the aerospace industry, providing high-tech jobs.

  • Scored +2

    Does this put more money into scientific research?

    The resolution reaffirms support for the ongoing missions and research of the MSFC.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.