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- H.RES.260
H.RES.260: Supporting efforts to reduce infant mortality in the United States.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 18, 2009
- Latest Major Action Sept. 16, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
117 (111 Democrats, 1 Independent, 6 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses support for efforts to understand racial disparities and the rate of infant mortality in order to lower the infant mortality rate in the United States.
(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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Mr. Cohen 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. 260.
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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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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 704).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| March 18, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.) |