HRES-701 : Still Just a Bill

Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4498) to clarify the definition of general solicitation under Federal securities law.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2016-04-27FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2016-04-27VoteOn agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 240 - 177 (Roll no. 169). (text: CR H2008)House floor actions
2016-04-27VoteOn ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 - 181 (Roll no. 168). (consideration: CR H2037)House floor actions
2016-04-27FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2036-2037)House floor actions
2016-04-27FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 701, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.House floor actions
2016-04-27FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 701.House floor actions
2016-04-27FloorConsidered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2008-2014)House floor actions
2016-04-26CalendarsPlaced on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 109.House floor actions
2016-04-26FloorRule provides for consideration of H.R. 4498 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order.House floor actions
2016-04-26CommitteeThe House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-530, by Mr. Sessions.House floor actions
2016-04-26IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Pete Sessions [R] (TX-32)
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Policy Area :

Congress
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  • House of Representatives
  • Legislative rules and procedure

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