H.RES.996: Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 994) expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the fifth anniversary of the terrorist attacks launched against the United States on September 11, 2001.

The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-646, by Mr. Sessions.

During consideration of House Resolution 994, pursuant to this resolution, notwithstanding the operation of the previous question, the Chair may postpone further consideration of the resolution to a time designated by the Speaker.

Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 225.

Considered as privileged matter.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 996.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of the debate on H. Res 996, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern 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 - 191 (Roll no. 438).

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

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