HRES 376
109th Congress
House
Commerce
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Science, Technology, Communications
Video games
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Federal Trade Commission should investigate the publication of the video game "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas' to determine if the publisher deceived the Entertainment Software Ratings Board to avoid an 'Adults-Only' rating.
Introduced: July 22, 2005
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Jul 25, 2005
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Jul 25, 2005
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 25, 2005
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 355 - 21, 1 Present (Roll no. 419). (text: CR H6401)
Jul 25, 2005
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 355 - 21, 1 Present (Roll no. 419).(text: CR H6401)
Jul 25, 2005
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6406-6407)
Jul 25, 2005
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jul 25, 2005
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 376.
Jul 25, 2005
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6401-6405)
Jul 25, 2005
Mr. Upton moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Jul 22, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 22, 2005
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2005 | House · vote #419 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Passed | 355–21 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the Federal Trade Commission should investigate the publication of the video game "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas" to determine if the publisher, Rockstar Games, intentionally deceived the Entertainment Software Ratings Board to avoid an "Adults-Only" rating; and (2) if it determines Rockstar Games to have committed such deception or fraud, the Commission should apply the toughest of penalties.
What's happening now
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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