Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 5) to amend the procedures that apply to consideration of interstate class actions to assure fairer outcomes for class members and defendants, and for other purposes.

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• S. 5Class Action Lawsuits bill

  2005-02-28By Senator Specter from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 109-14. Additional and Minority views filed.

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1. 2005-02-15

   Introduced in House

2. 2005-02-15

   The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-7, by Mr. Gingrey.

3. 2005-02-15

   The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-7, by Mr. Gingrey.

4. 2005-02-15

   Rule provides for consideration of S. 5 with 1 hour and 30 minutes of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order.

5. 2005-02-15

   Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 6.

6. 2005-02-16

   Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H643-652)

7. 2005-02-16

   DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 96.

8. 2005-02-16

   The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H652)

9. 2005-02-16

   Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H643)

10. 2005-02-16

    On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H643)

11. 2005-02-16

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