H.Res. 981 · 110th Congress

Recognizing March 6, 2008, as the first-ever World Glaucoma Day, established to increase awareness of glaucoma, which is the second leading cause of preventable blindness in the United States and worldwide.

Stage
Passed chamber resolution
Sponsor
Tammy Baldwin
Introduced
2008-02-13
Latest action
2008-04-22 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Action history

  1. 2008-04-22Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  2. 2008-04-22On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 387 - 0 (Roll no. 205).
  3. 2008-04-22Considered as unfinished business.
  4. 2008-04-22At 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.
  5. 2008-04-22DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 981.
  6. 2008-04-22Considered under suspension of the rules.
  7. 2008-04-22Mr. Towns moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
  8. 2008-02-13Introduced in House
  9. 2008-02-13Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  10. 2008-02-13Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.