H.RES.896: Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 895) supporting intelligence and law enforcement programs to track terrorists and terrorist finances conducted consistent with Federal law and with appropriate Congressional consultation and specifica

The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-539, by Mr. Sessions.

Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 895 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.

Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 207.

Considered as privileged matter.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 896.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the resolution the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Slaughter demanded the yeas and nays and the Chiar postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.

Considered as unfinished business.

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 193 (Roll no. 350).

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 220 - 195 (Roll no. 351).

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.