Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6604) to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to bring greater transparency and accountability to commodity markets, and for other purposes.

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• H.R. 6604Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008

  2008-10-02Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

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1. 2008-09-17

   Introduced in House

2. 2008-09-17

   The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-859, by Ms. Sutton.

3. 2008-09-17

   The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-859, by Ms. Sutton.

4. 2008-09-17

   All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. The amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopted.

5. 2008-09-17

   Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 268.

6. 2008-09-18

   Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H8406-8413)

7. 2008-09-18

   DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1449.

8. 2008-09-18

   On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 187 (Roll no. 605). (consideration: CR H8412-8413)

   Roll Call #605 (House)
9. 2008-09-18

   Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 218 - 190 (Roll no. 606).(text: CR H8406)

   Roll Call #606 (House)
10. 2008-09-18

    On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 218 - 190 (Roll no. 606). (text: CR H8406)

    Roll Call #606 (House)
11. 2008-09-18

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