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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…

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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 harmful effects.

Introduced: April 12, 2005 See on congress.gov

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Agreed to (House)

Apr 20, 2005

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

Apr 20, 2005

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). (text: CR H2171-2172)

Apr 20, 2005

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Apr 20, 2005

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2179-2180)

Apr 20, 2005

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.

Apr 20, 2005

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 208.

Apr 20, 2005

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2171-2174)

Apr 20, 2005

Mr. Murphy moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

Apr 18, 2005

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Apr 12, 2005

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Apr 12, 2005

Introduced in House

Votes taken on this bill 1

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Apr 20, 2005	House · vote #114	On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended	Passed	422–0	See who voted →

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Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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 University of Pittsburgh for the elimination of the diseas; (2) the members of Dr. Salk's research team; (3) the individuals, a majority of whom were Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, residents, who agreed to participate in the vaccine clinical trials; (4) the family members of Dr. Salk for their participation in medical history; (5) the University of Michigan for its efforts in proving the vaccine was safe and effective; and (6) the members of Dr. Francis' team.

What's happening now April 20, 2005

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

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Committees of jurisdiction 2

Energy and Commerce Committee
House of Representatives
Health Subcommittee
House of Representatives · subcommittee of Energy and Commerce Committee

Cosponsors 9

McGovern, James P.

Massachusetts · Apr 13, 2005

Wilson, Joe

South Carolina · Apr 13, 2005

Blackburn, Marsha

Tennessee · Apr 12, 2005

Hawaii · Apr 12, 2005

KANJORSKI, PAUL

· Apr 12, 2005

Smith, Christopher H.

New Jersey · Apr 12, 2005

Turner, Michael R.

Ohio · Apr 12, 2005

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U.S. Congress. (2026). 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 harmful effects.. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HRES-208/

MLA

"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 harmful effects.." 109th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HRES-208/.

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H. Res. 208, 109th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HRES-208/.

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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 harmful effects.](https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HRES-208/)