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Legislative Day Of March 27, 2019 - 3:36:07 P.M.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 252, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Byrne amendment No. 4.
Legislative Day Of March 27, 2019 - 3:35:23 P.M.
An amendment, offered by Mr. Byrne, numbered 4 printed in Part B of House Report 116-19 to clarify that the "any other factor other than sex" defense in the Equal Pay Act means a bona fide business-related reason other than sex, and to strike Section 3(a)(B) relating to the application of the factor other than sex defense to an Equal Pay Act claim.
Legislative Day Of March 27, 2019 - 3:34:22 P.M.
On agreeing to the Torres (CA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
Legislative Day Of March 27, 2019 - 3:26:51 P.M.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 252, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Torres amendment No. 3.
Legislative Day Of March 27, 2019 - 3:26:19 P.M.
An amendment, offered by Mrs. Torres (CA), numbered 3 printed in Part B of House Report 116-19 to highlight the gender pay gaps impact on women and girls of color during research and education efforts conducted by the Secretary of Labor.
Legislative Day Of March 27, 2019 - 3:25:58 P.M.
On agreeing to the Torres (CA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
Legislative Day Of March 27, 2019 - 3:16:50 P.M.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 252, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Torres amendment No. 2.
Legislative Day Of March 27, 2019 - 3:16:30 P.M.
An amendment, offered by Mrs. Torres (CA), numbered 2 printed in Part B of House Report 116-19 to recognize the severity of the gender wage gap for girls and women of color.
Legislative Day Of March 27, 2019 - 3:15:59 P.M.
On agreeing to the Foxx (NC) amendment; Failed by voice vote.
Legislative Day Of March 27, 2019 - 3:07:28 P.M.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 252, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Foxx amendment No. 1.
Legislative Day Of March 27, 2019 - 3:06:53 P.M.
An amendment, offered by Ms. Foxx (NC), numbered 1 printed in Part B of House Report 116-19 to strike Section 8 relating to the collection by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission of pay information and other employment-related data (including hiring, termination, and promotion data) disaggregated by the sex, race, and national origin of employees.
Legislative Day Of March 27, 2019 - 1:41:54 P.M.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 190 (Roll no. 131).
Legislative Day Of March 27, 2019 - 1:32:50 P.M.
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 192 (Roll no. 130).
Legislative Day Of March 27, 2019 - 1:46:52 P.M.
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 7.
Legislative Day Of March 27, 2019 - 1:45:05 P.M.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Eleanor Holmes Norton to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.
Legislative Day Of March 27, 2019 - 1:45:04 P.M.
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 252 and Rule XVIII.
Legislative Day Of March 27, 2019 - 1:44:43 P.M.
The resolution provides for one hour debate on H.R. 7 and H. Res. 124.
Legislative Day Of March 27, 2019 - 1:44:38 P.M.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 252. H.R. 7 — "To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effective remedies to victims of discrimination in the payment of wages on the basis of sex, and for other purposes."
Legislative Day Of March 27, 2019 - 1:41:56 P.M.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Legislative Day Of March 27, 2019 - 12:14:38 P.M.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 252.