H. Res. 691
111th Congress
House
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.
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Agreed to (House)
Jul 30, 2009
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 249 - 180 (Roll no. 677).(text: CR H9131-9132)
Jul 30, 2009
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9138)
Jul 30, 2009
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.
Jul 30, 2009
The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H9131-9137)
Jul 30, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 691.
Jul 30, 2009
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H9131-9138)
Jul 30, 2009
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 29, 2009
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 99.
Jul 29, 2009
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.
Jul 29, 2009
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-235, by Ms. Slaughter.
Jul 29, 2009
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2009 | House · vote #677 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 249–180 | See who voted → |
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Plain-English summary
Sets forth the rule 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.
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U.S. Congress. (2026). 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.. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-691/
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