01/21/15 3:04 PM H.R. 161
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
01/21/15 2:55 PM H.R. 161
DEBATE - The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Pallone motion to recommit with instructions, pending reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment ensuring that the provisions in the bill do not take effect unless the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) determines that: (1) taxpayers will not be held liable for any repair or environmental cleanup from a natural gas pipeline explosion and (2) pipeline owners will bear full responsibility for damages in any community resulting from a natural gas pipeline explosion, including loss of life. Subsequently, the reservation of a point of order was withdrawn.
01/21/15 2:55 PM H.R. 161
Floor summary: DEBATE - The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Pallone motion to recommit with instructions, pending reservation of a point of order.
01/21/15 2:55 PM H.R. 161
Mr. Pallone moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
01/21/15 2:54 PM H.R. 161
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
01/21/15 2:16 PM H.R. 161
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provsions of H. Res. 38, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 161.
01/21/15 2:16 PM H.R. 161
The rule provides for one hour of debate each on H.R. 161 and H.R. 36. The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the bills. The resolution provides that the bills shall be considered as read. The resolution waives all points of order against provisions in the bills. The resolution provides one motion to recommit per bill.
01/21/15 2:16 PM H.R. 161
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 38. H.R. 161 — "To provide for the timely consideration of all licenses, permits, and approvals required under Federal law with respect to the siting, construction, expansion, or operation of any natural gas pipeline projects."
01/21/15 2:14 PM H. Res. 38
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
01/21/15 2:14 PM H. Res. 38
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 238 - 181 (Roll no. 39).
