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Bill114th CongressFiled Jan 6, 2016Congress
H.Res. 581

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1927) to amend title 28, United States Code, to improve fairness in class action litigation.

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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 6, 2016)

Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1927) to amend title 28, United States Code, to improve fairness in class action litigation.

What just happenedJan 7, 2016

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 234 - 176 (Roll no. 22). (text: CR H117-118)

Who’s behind it

Rep. Collins, Doug [R-GA-9](R-GA)Sponsor
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  1. Jan 7, 2016FloorH37100

    On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 234 - 176 (Roll no. 22). (text: CR H117-118)

  2. Jan 7, 2016FloorH38310

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

  3. Jan 7, 2016Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 234 - 176 (Roll no. 22).(text: CR H117-118)

  4. Jan 7, 2016FloorH35000

    On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 - 176 (Roll no. 21). (consideration: CR H152)

  5. Jan 7, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H152-153)

  6. Jan 7, 2016FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hastings demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until a time to be announced.

  7. Jan 7, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 581.

  8. Jan 7, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H117-123)

  9. Jan 6, 2016CalendarsH12420

    Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 85.

  10. Jan 6, 2016FloorH12700

    The resolution makes in order as original text for the purpose of amendment an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 114-38.

  11. Jan 6, 2016CommitteeH12100

    The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-389, by Mr. Collins (GA).

    Rules Committee
  12. Jan 6, 2016Committee5000

    The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-389, by Mr. Collins (GA).

    Rules Committee
  13. Jan 6, 2016IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

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