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HRES 260 111th Congress House Health Child health Minority health Women's health

Supporting efforts to reduce infant mortality in the United States.

Introduced: March 18, 2009 Introduced by: Cohen, Steve Democratic · Tennessee See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 11 steps
Introduced
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 16, 2009
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 16, 2009
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). (text: CR 9/14/2009 H9455)
Sep 16, 2009
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): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 704).(text: CR 9/14/2009 H9455)
Sep 16, 2009
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9569-9570)
Sep 14, 2009
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.
Sep 14, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 260.
Sep 14, 2009
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9455-9457)
Sep 14, 2009
Mr. Cohen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Mar 19, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 18, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 18, 2009
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Sep 16, 2009 House · vote #704 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, As Amended Passed 4150 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now September 16, 2009

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

 Committees of jurisdiction 2