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proceduralApr 14, 2021 · House roll call · procedural · Result: Passed

On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 303 — Providing for consideration of H.R. 7, the Paycheck Fairness Act and H.R. 1195, the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act

This was a procedural vote — a decision about process (such as ending debate or handling a motion), not a direct vote on a bill, amendment, or nominee.

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effective remedies to victims of discrimination in the payment of wages on the basis of sex, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1195) to direct the Secretary of Labor to issue an occupational safety and health standard that requires covered employers within the health care and social service industries to develop and implement a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan, and for other purposes.

In plain language

  • House resolution in the 117th Congress.
  • Provides for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938.
  • House passed it on Apr 14, 2021 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 7 (Paycheck Fairness Act) and H.R. 1195 (Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act).

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Roll-call breakdown

Yea217

Democrat: 217

Nay208

Republican: 208

Present0

Not Voting4

Republican: 4

How each member voted (429)

Yea (217)

Nay (208)

Not Voting (4)

Party labels reflect each member’s most recent affiliation on record.