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H.R.5265: Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Community Assistance, Research, and Education Amendments of 2008
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Feb. 7, 2008
- Latest Major Action Oct. 8, 2008
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
123 (87 Democrats, 37 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Community Assistance, Research, and Education Amendments of 2008 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to designate centers of excellence for research on various forms of muscular dystrophy as Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Cooperative Research Centers.Authorizes the Muscular Dystrophy Interagency Coordinating Committee to evaluate the potential need to enhance the clinical research infrastructure...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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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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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, 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.R. 5265.
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Burgess objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 418 - 2 (Roll no. 633).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate.
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
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Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Mr. Pallone asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment.
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On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Cleared for White House.
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Presented to President.
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Signed by President.
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Became Public Law No: 110-361.
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| Feb. 7, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Eliot L. Engel (D-N.Y.) |