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Legislative Day Of March 9, 2017 - 3:48:44 P.M.
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 985.
Legislative Day Of March 9, 2017 - 3:48:36 P.M.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael K. Simpson to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Legislative Day Of March 9, 2017 - 3:48:35 P.M.
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 180 and Rule XVIII.
Legislative Day Of March 9, 2017 - 3:47:52 P.M.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 180. H.R. 985 — "To amend the procedures used in Federal court class actions and multidistrict litigation proceedings to assure fairer, more efficient outcomes for claimants and defendants, and for other purposes."
Legislative Day Of March 9, 2017 - 3:47:47 P.M.
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 725 as unfinished business.
Legislative Day Of March 9, 2017 - 3:47:36 P.M.
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Legislative Day Of March 9, 2017 - 3:47:22 P.M.
Mr. Farenthold moved that the committee rise.
Legislative Day Of March 9, 2017 - 3:47:04 P.M.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Cartwright amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Cartwright demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
Legislative Day Of March 9, 2017 - 3:37:24 P.M.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Soto amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Raskin demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
Legislative Day Of March 9, 2017 - 3:38:20 P.M.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 175, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cartwright amendment No. 2.
Legislative Day Of March 9, 2017 - 3:37:56 P.M.
An amendment, offered by Mr. Cartwright, numbered 2 printed in House Report 115-27 to create a separate exception for plaintiffs seeking compensation resulting from the bad faith of an insurer.
Legislative Day Of March 9, 2017 - 3:29:02 P.M.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 175, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Soto amendment No. 1.
Legislative Day Of March 9, 2017 - 3:28:45 P.M.
An amendment, offered by Mr. Soto, numbered 1 printed in House Report 115-27 to create an exception for instances of public health risks, including byproducts of hydraulic fracturing, well stimulation, or any water contamination
Legislative Day Of March 9, 2017 - 2:52:00 P.M.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 184 (Roll no. 139).
Legislative Day Of March 9, 2017 - 2:43:03 P.M.
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 186 (Roll no. 138).
Legislative Day Of March 9, 2017 - 2:55:52 P.M.
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 725.
Legislative Day Of March 9, 2017 - 2:55:12 P.M.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Jody B. Hice to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Legislative Day Of March 9, 2017 - 2:55:11 P.M.
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 175 and Rule XVIII.
Legislative Day Of March 9, 2017 - 2:55:05 P.M.
Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Rule providing for consideration of H.R. 725