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H.RES.208: Recognizing the University of Pittsburgh, Dr. Jonas Salk, the University of Michigan, and Dr. Thomas Frances, Jr., on the fiftieth anniversary of the discovery and the declaration that the Salk vaccine was potent, virtually eliminating the disease and its
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced April 12, 2005
- Latest Major Action April 20, 2005
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
53 (17 Democrats, 37 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Recognizes: (1) the University of Pittsburgh and the University of Michigan on the 50th anniversary of the discovery of the Salk polio vaccine; (2) the pioneering achievement of Dr. Jonas Salk and his University of Pittsburgh research team in the vaccine's development; and (3) the field trials conducted by Dr. Thomas Francis, Jr., and his University of Michigan team of statisticians and epidemiologists. Expresses appreciation to: (1) the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Mr. Murphy moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 208.
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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.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 0 (Roll no. 114).
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The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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| April 12, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Tim Murphy (R-Pa.) |