HRES 863 111th Congress House International Affairs Cardiovascular and respiratory health Child health Commemorative events and holidays Congressional tributes Foreign aid and international relief Health personnel Health promotion and preventive care Infectious and parasitic diseases World health

Recognizing the scourge of pneumonia, urging the United States and the world to mobilize cooperation and focus resources to fight pneumonia and save children's lives, and recognizing November 2 as…

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Recognizing the scourge of pneumonia, urging the United States and the world to mobilize cooperation and focus resources to fight pneumonia and save children's lives, and recognizing November 2 as World Pneumonia Da.

Introduced: October 23, 2009 See on congress.gov

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Agreed to (House)

Nov 4, 2009

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

Nov 4, 2009

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

Nov 4, 2009

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 1 (Roll no. 852). (text: CR 11/3/2009 H12254)

Nov 4, 2009

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H12334-12335)

Nov 3, 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.

Nov 3, 2009

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 863.

Nov 3, 2009

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12254-12256)

Nov 3, 2009

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

Oct 23, 2009

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Oct 23, 2009

Introduced in House

Votes taken on this bill 1

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Nov 4, 2009	House · vote #852	On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended	Passed	421–1	See who voted →

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Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Affirms the commitment of the House of Representatives to child survival and development programs that focus on protection, prevention, and treatment of pneumonia.

Salutes the health professionals and community health workers in the world's poorest countries who are extending preventative care and treatment to children most at-risk of contracting pneumonia.

Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to reducing child mortality.

Recognizes World Pneumonia Day.

What's happening now November 4, 2009

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

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Committees of jurisdiction 1

Foreign Affairs Committee
House of Representatives

Cosponsors 16

Castor, Kathy

Florida · Oct 23, 2009

Courtney, Joe

Connecticut · Oct 23, 2009

Davis, Danny K.

Illinois · Oct 23, 2009

DeGette, Diana

Colorado · Oct 23, 2009

Himes, James A.

Connecticut · Oct 23, 2009

Hirono, Mazie K.

Hawaii · Oct 23, 2009

Johnson, Henry C. "Hank"

Georgia · Oct 23, 2009

McCollum, Betty

Minnesota · Oct 23, 2009

McGovern, James P.

Massachusetts · Oct 23, 2009

Moore, Gwen

Wisconsin · Oct 23, 2009

Nadler, Jerrold

New York · Oct 23, 2009

Sánchez, Linda T.

California · Oct 23, 2009

Sherman, Brad

California · Oct 23, 2009

Titus, Dina

Nevada · Oct 23, 2009

Wasserman Schultz, Debbie

Florida · Oct 23, 2009

Waters, Maxine

California · Oct 23, 2009

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