HRES 208 · 109th Congress · Commemorations

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 2005-04-12· Sponsored by Rep. Murphy, Tim [R-PA-18]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.(2005-04-20)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 2005-04-20
Roll #114
Yea 422Nay 0
Democrats
198 Yea·0 Nay
Republicans
223 Yea·0 Nay
PassedHouse · 2005-04-20
Roll #114
Yea 422Nay 0
Democrats
198 Yea·0 Nay
Republicans
223 Yea·0 Nay

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Recognizes the University of Pittsburgh on the fiftieth anniversary of the milestone discovery of the Salk polio vaccine, and the pioneering achievement of Dr. Jonas Salk and his University research team in the vaccine's development. States the appreciation of the House of Representatives to: (1) the University of Pittsburgh for the elimination of a disease that caused countless deaths and disabling consequences; (2) the members of Dr. Salk's research team; (3) the individuals, a majority of whom were Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, residents, who generously agreed to participate in the vaccine clinical trials; and (4) the family members of Dr. Salk for their participation in medical history.…

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Cosponsors (20)

11 Democrats9 Republicans