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HRES 208 109th Congress House Commemorations Anniversaries Clinical trials Colleges Congress Congressional tributes Education Epidemiology Health Higher education Medical education Medical research Michigan Pennsylvania Pharmaceutical research Physicians Poliomyelitis Science, Technology, Communications Scientists Vaccines

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
 Everywhere this bill has been 12 steps
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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
Passed/agreed to in House: 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
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
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Apr 20, 2005 House · vote #114 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended Passed 4220 See who voted →
 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.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2