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On agreeing to the Markey amendment Failed by recorded vote: 154 - 266 (Roll no. 541).
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On agreeing to the Moran amendment Failed by recorded vote: 170 - 250 (Roll no. 540).
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On agreeing to the Sessions amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 224 - 196 (Roll no. 539).
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H.R. 1309:
to extend the authorization of the national flood insurance program, to achieve reforms to improve the financial integrity and stability of the program, and to increase the role of private markets in the management of flood insurance risk, and for other purposes
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Considered as unfinished business.
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Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1309 as unfinished business.
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Mrs. Biggert moved that the committee rise.
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GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1309.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Virginia Foxx to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 340 and Rule XVIII.
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Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1309 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. All points of order against the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute are waived.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 340.
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 15 per side of aisle.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Crawford to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
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Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
