H.RES.157: Providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 63) disapproving of the decision of the President announced on January 10, 2007, to deploy more than 20,000 additional United States combat troops to Iraq.

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Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.Con.Res. 63 (disapproving the presidential decision to deploy additional U.S. combat troops to Iraq).

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	The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-12, by Ms. Slaughter.
	Debate on the resolution shall continue 1) not beyond midnight on Tuesday, February 13, 2007, equally divided and controlled by the Majority Leader, the Minority Leader or their designees; 2) not beyond midnight on Wednesday, February 14, 2007, equally divided and controlled by the Majority Leader, the Minority Leader or their designees; 3) 12 hours of debate commencing on Thursday, February 15, 2007, equally divided and controlled by the Majority Leader and the Minority Leader or their designees.
	Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 9.
	Considered as privileged matter.
	DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 157.
	Considered as unfinished business.
	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by recorded vote: 227 - 197 (Roll no. 96).
	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 232 - 192 (Roll no. 97).
Feb. 12, 2007	Introduced in the House by Louise M. Slaughter (D-N.Y.)