Supporting efforts to reduce infant mortality in the United States.
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
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
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
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2009 | House · vote #704 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, As Amended | Passed | 415–0 | See who voted → |
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Plain-English 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.
What's happening now
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Bill text
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Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
27
R
Blackburn, Marsha
D
DeGette, Diana
D
Baldwin, Tammy
D
Matsui, Doris O.
D
Murphy, Christopher
D
Carson, André
D
Cleaver, Emanuel
D
Doggett, Lloyd
D
Lynch, Stephen F.
D
Neal, Richard E.
D
Sánchez, Linda T.
D
Clarke, Yvette D.
D
Clyburn, James E.
D
Schakowsky, Janice D.
D
Courtney, Joe
D
Johnson, Henry C. "Hank"
D
Titus, Dina
D
Castor, Kathy
D
Waters, Maxine
D
Kaptur, Marcy
D
Bishop, Sanford D.
D
Davis, Danny K.
D
DeLauro, Rosa L.
D
McCollum, Betty
D
McGovern, James P.
D
Moore, Gwen
D
Scott, Robert C. "Bobby"
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