H.RES.906: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2990) to improve ratings quality by fostering competition, transparency, and accountability in the credit rating agency industry.

The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-550, by Mrs. Capito.

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2990 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.

Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 209.

Considered as privileged matter.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 906.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 906 under the rule, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Matsui demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of 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: 223 - 197 (Roll no. 364).

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 308 - 113 (Roll no. 365).

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