Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 420) to amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to improve attorney accountability, and for other purposes.

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• H.R. 420Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2005

  2005-10-31Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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1. 2005-10-25

   Introduced in House

2. 2005-10-25

   The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-253, by Mr. Gingrey.

3. 2005-10-25

   The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-253, by Mr. Gingrey.

4. 2005-10-25

   Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 420 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. Specified amendments are in order.

5. 2005-10-25

   Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 104.

6. 2005-10-27

   Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H9282-9289)

7. 2005-10-27

   DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 508.

8. 2005-10-27

   The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H9289)

9. 2005-10-27

   Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9289-9290)

10. 2005-10-27

    On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9289-9290)

11. 2005-10-27

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.