id,bill_id,action_date,action_text,action_type,chamber,action_code
1328188,115-hr-985,2017-03-13,Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.,IntroReferral,,Senate
1328189,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.,Floor,,House floor actions
1328190,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,"On passage Passed by recorded vote: 220 - 201, 1 Present (Roll no. 148).",Floor,,House floor actions
1328191,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,"Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 220 - 201, 1 Present (Roll no. 148).",Floor,,Library of Congress
1328192,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 188 - 234 (Roll no. 147).,Floor,,House floor actions
1328193,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.,Floor,,House floor actions
1328194,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kildee motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the bill back to the House with an amendment to add an exemption for any civil action brought forward to protect drinking water supplies.,Floor,,House floor actions
1328195,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,Mr. Kildee moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H1998),Floor,,House floor actions
1328196,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. (consideration: CR H1981-1983),Floor,,House floor actions
1328197,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.,Floor,,House floor actions
1328198,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 985.,Floor,,House floor actions
1328199,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,"POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Espaillat amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Espaillat demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.",Floor,,House floor actions
1328200,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,"DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 180, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Espaillat amendment No. 8.",Floor,,House floor actions
1328201,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,"POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Jackson Lee demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.",Floor,,House floor actions
1328202,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,"DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 180, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 7.",Floor,,House floor actions
1328203,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,"POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Conyers amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Conyers demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.",Floor,,House floor actions
1328204,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,"DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 180, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Conyers amendment No. 6.",Floor,,House floor actions
1328205,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,"POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Johnson(GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Johnson (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.",Floor,,House floor actions
1328206,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,"DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 180, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Johnson (GA) amendment No. 5.",Floor,,House floor actions
1328207,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,"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. Soto demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.",Floor,,House floor actions
1328208,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,"DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 180, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Soto amendment No. 4.",Floor,,House floor actions
1328209,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,"POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Deutch amendment No. 3, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Deutch demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.",Floor,,House floor actions
1328210,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,"DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 180, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Deutch amendment No. 3.",Floor,,House floor actions
1328211,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,"POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Deutch amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Deutch demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.",Floor,,House floor actions
1328212,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,"DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 180, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Deutch amendment No. 2.",Floor,,House floor actions
1328213,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,"DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 180, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Goodlatte amendment No. 1.",Floor,,House floor actions
1328214,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 985.,Floor,,House floor actions
1328215,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael K. Simpson to act as Chairman of the Committee.,Floor,,House floor actions
1328216,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 180 and Rule XVIII.,Floor,,House floor actions
1328217,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 720 and H.R. 985.,Floor,,House floor actions
1328218,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 180. (consideration: CR H1974-2000),Floor,,House floor actions
1328228,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,On agreeing to the Espaillat amendment (A008) Failed by recorded vote: 193 - 228 (Roll no. 146).,Floor,,House floor actions
1328229,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,"Amendment (A008) offered by Mr. Espaillat. (consideration: CR H1992-1993, H1997; text: CR H1992)",Floor,,House floor actions
1328230,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,Amendment failed in Committee of the Whole,NotUsed,,Library of Congress
1328231,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,"House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A008) offered by Mr. Espaillat.(consideration: CR H1992-1993, H1997; text: CR H1992)",NotUsed,,Library of Congress
1328232,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,House amendment not agreed to: On agreeing to the Espaillat amendment (A008) Failed by recorded vote: 193 - 228 (Roll no. 146).,Floor,,Library of Congress
1328233,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,Roll call votes on amendments in House,Floor,,Library of Congress
1328234,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,House amendment offered,Floor,,Library of Congress
1328235,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment (A007) Failed by recorded vote: 193 - 229 (Roll no. 145).,Floor,,House floor actions
1328236,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,"Amendment (A007) offered by Ms. Jackson Lee. (consideration: CR H1990-1992, H1996-1997; text: CR H1991)",Floor,,House floor actions
1328237,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,House amendment not agreed to: On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment (A007) Failed by recorded vote: 193 - 229 (Roll no. 145).,Floor,,Library of Congress
1328238,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,Roll call votes on amendments in House,Floor,,Library of Congress
1328239,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,Amendment failed in Committee of the Whole,NotUsed,,Library of Congress
1328240,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,"House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A007) offered by Ms. Jackson Lee.(consideration: CR H1990-1992, H1996-1997; text: CR H1991)",NotUsed,,Library of Congress
1328241,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,House amendment offered,Floor,,Library of Congress
1328242,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,On agreeing to the Conyers amendment (A006) Failed by recorded vote: 191 - 230 (Roll no. 144).,Floor,,House floor actions
1328243,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,"Amendment (A006) offered by Mr. Conyers. (consideration: CR H1988-1990, H1996; text: CR H1988)",Floor,,House floor actions
1328244,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,Amendment failed in Committee of the Whole,NotUsed,,Library of Congress
1328245,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,Roll call votes on amendments in House,Floor,,Library of Congress
1328246,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,House amendment not agreed to: On agreeing to the Conyers amendment (A006) Failed by recorded vote: 191 - 230 (Roll no. 144).,Floor,,Library of Congress
1328247,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,"House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A006) offered by Mr. Conyers.(consideration: CR H1988-1990, H1996; text: CR H1988)",NotUsed,,Library of Congress
1328248,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,House amendment offered,Floor,,Library of Congress
1328249,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,On agreeing to the Johnson (GA) amendment (A005) Failed by recorded vote: 190 - 230 (Roll no. 143).,Floor,,House floor actions
1328250,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,"Amendment (A005) offered by Mr. Johnson (GA). (consideration: CR H1987-1988, H1995-1996; text: CR H1987)",Floor,,House floor actions
1328251,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,Amendment failed in Committee of the Whole,NotUsed,,Library of Congress
1328252,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,House amendment not agreed to: On agreeing to the Johnson (GA) amendment (A005) Failed by recorded vote: 190 - 230 (Roll no. 143).,Floor,,Library of Congress
1328253,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,Roll call votes on amendments in House,Floor,,Library of Congress
1328254,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,"House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A005) offered by Mr. Johnson (GA).(consideration: CR H1987-1988, H1995-1996; text: CR H1987)",NotUsed,,Library of Congress
1328255,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,House amendment offered,Floor,,Library of Congress
1328256,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,On agreeing to the Soto amendment (A004) Failed by recorded vote: 192 - 230 (Roll no. 142).,Floor,,House floor actions
1328257,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,"Amendment (A004) offered by Mr. Soto. (consideration: CR H1986-1987, H1994-1995; text: CR H1986)",Floor,,House floor actions
1328258,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,House amendment not agreed to: On agreeing to the Soto amendment (A004) Failed by recorded vote: 192 - 230 (Roll no. 142).,Floor,,Library of Congress
1328259,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,Amendment failed in Committee of the Whole,NotUsed,,Library of Congress
1328260,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,Roll call votes on amendments in House,Floor,,Library of Congress
1328261,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,"House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A004) offered by Mr. Soto.(consideration: CR H1986-1987, H1994-1995; text: CR H1986)",NotUsed,,Library of Congress
1328262,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,House amendment offered,Floor,,Library of Congress
1328263,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,On agreeing to the Deutch amendment (A003) Failed by recorded vote: 189 - 228 (Roll no. 141).,Floor,,House floor actions
1328264,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,"Amendment (A003) offered by Mr. Deutch. (consideration: CR H1985-1986, H1994; text: CR H1985)",Floor,,House floor actions
1328265,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,House amendment not agreed to: On agreeing to the Deutch amendment (A003) Failed by recorded vote: 189 - 228 (Roll no. 141).,Floor,,Library of Congress
1328266,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,Amendment failed in Committee of the Whole,NotUsed,,Library of Congress
1328267,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,Roll call votes on amendments in House,Floor,,Library of Congress
1328268,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,"House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A003) offered by Mr. Deutch.(consideration: CR H1985-1986, H1994; text: CR H1985)",NotUsed,,Library of Congress
1328269,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,House amendment offered,Floor,,Library of Congress
1328270,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,On agreeing to the Deutch amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 182 - 227 (Roll no. 140).,Floor,,House floor actions
1328271,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,"Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. Deutch. (consideration: CR H1984-1985, H1993-1994; text: CR H1984)",Floor,,House floor actions
1328272,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,House amendment not agreed to: On agreeing to the Deutch amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 182 - 227 (Roll no. 140).,Floor,,Library of Congress
1328273,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,Amendment failed in Committee of the Whole,NotUsed,,Library of Congress
1328274,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,Roll call votes on amendments in House,Floor,,Library of Congress
1328275,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,"House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. Deutch.(consideration: CR H1984-1985, H1993-1994; text: CR H1984)",NotUsed,,Library of Congress
1328276,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,House amendment offered,Floor,,Library of Congress
1328277,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,On agreeing to the Goodlatte amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.,Floor,,House floor actions
1328278,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Goodlatte. (consideration: CR H1983-1984; text: CR H1983),Floor,,House floor actions
1328279,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole,NotUsed,,Library of Congress
1328280,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Goodlatte.(consideration: CR H1983-1984; text: CR H1983),NotUsed,,Library of Congress
1328281,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Goodlatte amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.,Floor,,Library of Congress
1328282,115-hr-985,2017-03-09,House amendment offered,Floor,,Library of Congress
1328219,115-hr-985,2017-03-07,"Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 11.",Calendars,,House floor actions
1328220,115-hr-985,2017-03-07,Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 115-25.,Committee,,House floor actions
1328221,115-hr-985,2017-03-07,Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 115-25.,Committee,,Library of Congress
1328222,115-hr-985,2017-02-15,Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 12.,Committee,,House committee actions
1328223,115-hr-985,2017-02-15,Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.,Committee,,House committee actions
1328224,115-hr-985,2017-02-10,Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.,Committee,,House committee actions
1328225,115-hr-985,2017-02-09,Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.,IntroReferral,,House floor actions
1328226,115-hr-985,2017-02-09,Introduced in House,IntroReferral,,Library of Congress
1328227,115-hr-985,2017-02-09,Introduced in House,IntroReferral,,Library of Congress