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proceduralJul 20, 2021 · House roll call · procedural · Result: Passed

On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 535 — Providing for consideration of H.R. 2467, the PFAS Action Act of 2021; H.R. 2668, the Consumer Protection and Recovery Act; and H.R. 3985, the Allies Act of 2021, and for other purposes

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. 2467) to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to designate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2668) to amend the Federal Trade Commission Act to affirmatively confirm the authority of the Federal Trade Commission to seek permanent injunctions and other equitable relief for violations of any provision of law enforced by the Commission; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3985) to amend the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 to expedite the special immigrant visa process for certain Afghan allies, and for other purposes.

In plain language

  • House resolution in the 117th Congress.
  • Provides for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2467) to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.
  • House passed it on Jul 20, 2021 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

This resolution sets forth rules for consideration of H.R. 2467 to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to designate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances as hazardous substances; H.R. 2668 to amend the Federal Trade Commission Act to confirm the authority of the Federal Trade Commission to seek permanent injunctions and other equitable relief for violations of any provision of law enforced by the commission; and H.R. 3985 to amend the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 to expedite the special immigrant visa process for certain Afghan allies.

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Roll-call breakdown

Yea216

Democrat: 216

Nay207

Republican: 207

Present0

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Not Voting7

Democrat: 3 · Republican: 4

How each member voted (430)

Yea (216)

Nay (207)

Not Voting (7)

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