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.
Latest action · Apr 20, 2005 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Progress
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- IntroducedApr 12, 2005
- Agreed to in HouseApr 20, 2005
Summary
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.
Recorded votes 1
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| Roll call | Question | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House 114 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Passed422–0 | Apr 20, 2005 |
Cosponsors 53
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Apr 12, 2005 to Apr 19, 2005, with 44 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-PA | Allyson Y. Schwartz | Original | Apr 12, 2005 |
| R-PA | Bill Shuster | Original | Apr 12, 2005 |
| D-PA | Chaka Fattah | Original | Apr 12, 2005 |
| R-PA | Charles W. Dent | Original | Apr 12, 2005 |
| R-IN | Chris Chocola | Original | Apr 12, 2005 |
| R-NJ | Christopher H. Smith | Original | Apr 12, 2005 |
| R-PA | Curt Weldon | Original | Apr 12, 2005 |
| R-FL | Dave Weldon | Original | Apr 12, 2005 |
| R-PA | Don Sherwood | Original | Apr 12, 2005 |
| D-NJ | Donald M. Payne | Original | Apr 12, 2005 |
| D-HI | Ed Case | Original | Apr 12, 2005 |
| D-NY | Edolphus Towns | Original | Apr 12, 2005 |
| R-CA | Edward R. Royce | Original | Apr 12, 2005 |
| R-VA | Eric Cantor | Original | Apr 12, 2005 |
| D-MO | Ike Skelton | Original | Apr 12, 2005 |
Actions 12
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- Apr 20, 2005At 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, 2005Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2179-2180)
- Apr 20, 2005Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2171-2174)
- Apr 20, 2005DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 208.
- Apr 20, 2005Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Commemorations.
Text 1
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- Apr 12, 2005Introduced in House
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