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

On Motion to Recommit — H R 2668 — Consumer Protection and Recovery 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.

Consumer Protection and Recovery Act

In plain language

  • House bill in the 117th Congress.
  • Authorizes the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to seek monetary relief in federal court from businesses that engage.
  • House passed it on Jul 20, 2021 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

Consumer Protection and Recovery Act This bill authorizes the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to seek monetary relief in federal court from businesses that engage in unlawful commercial practices such as false advertising, consumer fraud, and anticompetitive conduct. Specifically, the FTC may seek restitution in these cases for losses, rescission or reformation of contracts, refund of money, return of property, or disgorgement of unjust enrichment. On April 22, 2021, the Supreme Court held in AMG Capital Management, LLC v. Federal Trade Commission that the Federal Trade Commission Act does not authorize the FTC to seek, or a court to award, such relief.

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Roll-call breakdown

Yea207

Republican: 207

Nay217

Democrat: 217

Present0

Not Voting6

Democrat: 2 · Republican: 4

How each member voted (430)

Yea (207)

Nay (217)

Not Voting (6)

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