H.RES.254: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1227) to assist in the provision of affordable housing to low-income families affected by Hurricane Katrina.

The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-53, by Mr. Welch (VT).

All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Financial Services now printed in the bill, modified by the amendment printed in part A of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, shall be considered as adopted in the House and in the Committee of the Whole and shall be considered as an orginial bill for the purpose of amendment under the 5 minute rule.

Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 27.

Considered as privileged matter.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 254.

The previous question was ordered without objection.

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 190 (Roll no. 160).

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