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H. Res. 647 115th Congress House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 477) to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to exempt from registration brokers performing services in connection with the transfer of ownership of smaller privately held companies…

Official title: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 477) to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to exempt from registration brokers performing services in conn… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 477) to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to exempt from registration brokers performing services in connection with the transfer of ownership of smaller privately held companies; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3971) to amend the Truth in Lending Act and the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974 to modify the requirements for community financial institutions with respect to certain rules relating to mortgage loans, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 123) making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes.

Introduced: December 6, 2017 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 9 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Dec 7, 2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 7, 2017
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 - 188 (Roll no. 666). (text: CR H9722)
Dec 7, 2017
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 - 190 (Roll no. 665). (consideration: CR H9730)
Dec 7, 2017
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 647.
Dec 7, 2017
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H9722-9730)
Dec 6, 2017
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 108.
Dec 6, 2017
Provides for consideration of H.R. 477 and H.R. 3971 under structured rules with one hour of debate, one motion to recommit with or without instructions on each measure. Also provides for consideration of H.J.Res. 123 under a closed rule, with one hour of debate and one motion
Dec 6, 2017
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-443, by Mr. Woodall.
Dec 6, 2017
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 2
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Dec 7, 2017 House · vote #666 On Agreeing to the Resolution Passed 238–188 See who voted →
Dec 7, 2017 House · vote #665 On Ordering the Previous Question Passed 236–190 See who voted →
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 Latest action December 7, 2017

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

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 477) to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to exempt from registration brokers performing services in connection with the transfer of ownership of smaller privately held companies; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3971) to amend the Truth in Lending Act and the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974 to modify the requirements for community financial institutions with respect to certain rules relating to mortgage loans, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 123) making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2018.
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 647: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 477) to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to exempt from registration brokers performing services in connection with the transfer of ownership of smaller privately held companies; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3971) to amend the Truth in Lending Act and the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974 to modify the requirements for community financial institutions with respect to certain rules relating to mortgage loans, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 123) making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes.. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HRES-647/
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"H. Res. 647: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 477) to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to exempt from registration brokers performing services in connection with the transfer of ownership of smaller privately held companies; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3971) to amend the Truth in Lending Act and the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974 to modify the requirements for community financial institutions with respect to certain rules relating to mortgage loans, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 123) making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes.." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HRES-647/.
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H. Res. 647, 115th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HRES-647/.
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[H. Res. 647: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 477) to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to exempt from registration brokers performing services in connection with the transfer of ownership of smaller privately held companies; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3971) to amend the Truth in Lending Act and the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974 to modify the requirements for community financial institutions with respect to certain rules relating to mortgage loans, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 123) making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes.](https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HRES-647/)
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