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  <title>H.Res.691 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2749) to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of food in the global market, and for other purposes. Latest Actions</title>
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  <updated>2009-07-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
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    <title>Introduced</title>
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&lt;p&gt;Introduced in House&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400378_Louise_Slaughter&quot;&gt;Rep. Louise McIntosh Slaughter [D, NY-25]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-h2749/show&quot;&gt;H.R.2749&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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    <title>Action</title>
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&lt;p&gt;The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-235, by Ms. Slaughter.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400378_Louise_Slaughter&quot;&gt;Rep. Louise McIntosh Slaughter [D, NY-25]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-h2749/show&quot;&gt;H.R.2749&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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    <title>Calendar</title>
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&lt;p&gt;Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 99.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400378_Louise_Slaughter&quot;&gt;Rep. Louise McIntosh Slaughter [D, NY-25]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-h2749/show&quot;&gt;H.R.2749&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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    <title>Action</title>
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&lt;p&gt;The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-235, by Ms. Slaughter.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400378_Louise_Slaughter&quot;&gt;Rep. Louise McIntosh Slaughter [D, NY-25]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-h2749/show&quot;&gt;H.R.2749&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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    <title>Action</title>
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&lt;p&gt;In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Energy and Commerce now printed in the bill, the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in the report of the Committee on Rules shall be considered as adopted. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400378_Louise_Slaughter&quot;&gt;Rep. Louise McIntosh Slaughter [D, NY-25]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-h2749/show&quot;&gt;H.R.2749&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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    <title>Calendar</title>
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&lt;p&gt;Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 99.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400378_Louise_Slaughter&quot;&gt;Rep. Louise McIntosh Slaughter [D, NY-25]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-h2749/show&quot;&gt;H.R.2749&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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    <title>Action</title>
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&lt;p&gt;In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Energy and Commerce now printed in the bill, the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in the report of the Committee on Rules shall be considered as adopted. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400378_Louise_Slaughter&quot;&gt;Rep. Louise McIntosh Slaughter [D, NY-25]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-h2749/show&quot;&gt;H.R.2749&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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    <title>Action</title>
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    <updated>2009-07-30T10:40:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;Considered as privileged matter.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400378_Louise_Slaughter&quot;&gt;Rep. Louise McIntosh Slaughter [D, NY-25]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-h2749/show&quot;&gt;H.R.2749&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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    <title>Action</title>
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&lt;p&gt;Considered as privileged matter.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400378_Louise_Slaughter&quot;&gt;Rep. Louise McIntosh Slaughter [D, NY-25]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-h2749/show&quot;&gt;H.R.2749&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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    <title>Action</title>
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    <updated>2009-07-30T10:42:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 691.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400378_Louise_Slaughter&quot;&gt;Rep. Louise McIntosh Slaughter [D, NY-25]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-h2749/show&quot;&gt;H.R.2749&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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    <title>Action</title>
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&lt;p&gt;DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 691.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400378_Louise_Slaughter&quot;&gt;Rep. Louise McIntosh Slaughter [D, NY-25]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-h2749/show&quot;&gt;H.R.2749&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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    <title>Action</title>
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&lt;p&gt;POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 691, the Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote announced that the yeas had prevailed. Ms. Foxx demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the resolution until later in the legislative day.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400378_Louise_Slaughter&quot;&gt;Rep. Louise McIntosh Slaughter [D, NY-25]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-h2749/show&quot;&gt;H.R.2749&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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    <title>Action</title>
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&lt;p&gt;POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 691, the Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote announced that the yeas had prevailed. Ms. Foxx demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the resolution until later in the legislative day.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400378_Louise_Slaughter&quot;&gt;Rep. Louise McIntosh Slaughter [D, NY-25]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-h2749/show&quot;&gt;H.R.2749&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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    <title>Action</title>
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&lt;p&gt;The previous question was ordered without objection.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400378_Louise_Slaughter&quot;&gt;Rep. Louise McIntosh Slaughter [D, NY-25]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-h2749/show&quot;&gt;H.R.2749&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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    <title>Action</title>
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&lt;p&gt;The previous question was ordered without objection.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400378_Louise_Slaughter&quot;&gt;Rep. Louise McIntosh Slaughter [D, NY-25]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-h2749/show&quot;&gt;H.R.2749&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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    <title>Action</title>
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    <updated>2009-07-30T11:57:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;Considered as unfinished business.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400378_Louise_Slaughter&quot;&gt;Rep. Louise McIntosh Slaughter [D, NY-25]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-h2749/show&quot;&gt;H.R.2749&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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    <title>Action</title>
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&lt;p&gt;Considered as unfinished business.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400378_Louise_Slaughter&quot;&gt;Rep. Louise McIntosh Slaughter [D, NY-25]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-h2749/show&quot;&gt;H.R.2749&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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    <title>Action</title>
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    <updated>2009-07-30T12:04:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400378_Louise_Slaughter&quot;&gt;Rep. Louise McIntosh Slaughter [D, NY-25]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-h2749/show&quot;&gt;H.R.2749&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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    <title>Vote</title>
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&lt;p&gt;On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 249 - 180 (Roll no. 677).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400378_Louise_Slaughter&quot;&gt;Rep. Louise McIntosh Slaughter [D, NY-25]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-h2749/show&quot;&gt;H.R.2749&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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    <title>Vote</title>
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&lt;p&gt;On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 249 - 180 (Roll no. 677).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400378_Louise_Slaughter&quot;&gt;Rep. Louise McIntosh Slaughter [D, NY-25]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    Related Bills: &lt;a href=&quot;/bill/111-h2749/show&quot;&gt;H.R.2749&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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