H Res 895 in Congressional Session 109

Official Summary

 

Bill Number : H Res 895

 

Title : Supporting intelligence and law enforcement programs to track terrorists and terrorist finances conducted consistent with Federal law and with appropriate Congressional consultation and specifically condemning the disclosure and publication of classified information that impairs the international fight against terrorism and needlessly exposes Americans to the threat of further terror attacks by revealing a crucial method by which terrorists are traced through their finances.

 

SUMMARY AS OF:
6/29/2006--Passed House without amendment.    (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Expresses support for efforts to identify, track, and pursue suspected foreign terrorists and their financial supporters by tracking terrorist money flows and uncovering terrorist networks, including through the Terrorist Finance Tracking Program. Condemns the unauthorized disclosure of classified information and expresses concern that such disclosure may endanger the lives of Americans as well as individuals and organizations that support U.S. efforts. Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) finds that the Program has been conducted in accordance with all applicable laws, that appropriate safeguards and reviews have been instituted to protect civil liberties, and that Congress has been appropriately informed and consulted and will continue Program oversight; and (2) expects the cooperation of all news media organizations in protecting American lives and the government's capability to identify, disrupt, and capture terrorists by not disclosing classified intelligence programs, such as the Program.

Votes

Title : Supporting intelligence and law enforcement programs to track terrorists and terrorist finances conducted consistent with Federal law and with appropriate Congressional consultation and specifically condemning the disclosure and publication of classified information that impairs the international fight against terrorism and needlessly exposes Americans to the threat of further terror attacks by revealing a crucial method by which terrorists are traced through their finances.
Votes in the US Senate
This Bill was not Voted in the US Senate
Votes in the US House
Roll NumberVote DateQuestionDescriptionVote Result
3572006-06-29On Agreeing to the Resolution Supporting intelligence and law enforcement programs to track terrorists and terrorist finances conducted consistent with Federal law and with appropriate Congressional consultation and specifically condemning the disclosure and publication of classified information that impairs the international fight against, etc.P

Sponsors

 
Congressional Sponsors of H Res 895
 
Bill Number : H Res 895
Title : Supporting intelligence and law enforcement programs to track terrorists and terrorist finances conducted consistent with Federal law and with appropriate Congressional consultation and specifically condemning the disclosure and publication of classified information that impairs the international fight against terrorism and needlessly exposes Americans to the threat of further terror attacks by revealing a crucial method by which terrorists are traced through their finances.
Sponsor: Rep Oxley, Michael G. [OH-4] (introduced 6/28/2006)      
COSPONSOR(S): ****NONE****

Other Info

Bill Number : H Res 895
Title : Supporting intelligence and law enforcement programs to track terrorists and terrorist finances conducted consistent with Federal law and with appropriate Congressional consultation and specifically condemning the disclosure and publication of classified information that impairs the international fight against terrorism and needlessly exposes Americans to the threat of further terror attacks by revealing a crucial method by which terrorists are traced through their finances.
 
 
ALL ACTIONS:
 
6/28/2006:Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
 
6/29/2006 12:26am:Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 896 Reported to House. 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.
 
6/29/2006 2:38pm:Rule H. Res. 896 passed House.
 
6/29/2006 5:14pm:Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 896. (consideration: CR H4875-4890)
 
6/29/2006 5:14pm: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.
 
6/29/2006 5:15pm:DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 895.
 
6/29/2006 6:32pm:The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
 
6/29/2006 6:34pm:POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the resolution the Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Oxley demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the resolution until later in the legislative day.
 
6/29/2006 7:21pm:Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4892-4893)
 
6/29/2006 7:27pm:On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 183 (Roll no. 357). (text as passed House: CR H4875-4876)
 
6/29/2006 7:27pm:Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.