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S.1751: Class Action Fairness Act of 2003
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Oct. 16, 2003
- Latest Major Action Oct. 22, 2003
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
13 (3 Democrats, 11 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Class Action Fairness Act of 2003 - Amends the Federal judicial code to prohibit a Federal district court from approving a proposed class action settlement under which: (1) members would receive non-cash benefits or would be required to expend funds in order to obtain proposed benefits, unless the court finds, after a hearing, that the settlement is fair, reasonable, and adequate; (2) any member is obligated to pay sums to class counsel that...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
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Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 315.
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Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
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Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
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Cloture motion presented in Senate.
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Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
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Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
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Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 59 - 39. Record Vote Number: 403.
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| Oct. 16, 2003 |
Introduced in the Senate by Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa) |