Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 895) 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.

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

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Version 81 · Passed House without amendment · Jun 29, 2006

Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.Res. 895 (condemns disclosure and publication of classified information that impairs the international fight against terrorism).

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Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32] · R–TX

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Jun 29, 2006
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 29, 2006
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 220 - 195 (Roll no. 351).
House roll call 351 · Individual votes
Jun 29, 2006
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 220 - 195 (Roll no. 351).
House roll call 351 · Individual votes
Jun 29, 2006
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 193 (Roll no. 350). (text as passed House: CR H4817-4818)
House roll call 350 · Individual votes
Jun 29, 2006
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4827-4828)
Jun 29, 2006
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the resolution the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Slaughter demanded the yeas and nays and the Chiar postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
Jun 29, 2006
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 896.
Jun 29, 2006
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4817-4828)
Jun 29, 2006
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 207.
Jun 29, 2006
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.
Jun 29, 2006
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-539, by Mr. Sessions.
Jun 29, 2006
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-539, by Mr. Sessions.
Jun 28, 2006
Introduced in House

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HRES 895 · 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.

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Analyze H.Res.896 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Res.896, 109th Congress: Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 895) 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.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/house-resolution/896

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 2006-06-29.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/109/bills/hres896/BILLS-109hres896rh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:31:28Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Analyze H.Res.896 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Res.896, 109th Congress: Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 895) 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.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/house-resolution/896

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 2006-06-29.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/109/bills/hres896/BILLS-109hres896rh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:31:28Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.896 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

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Discuss H.Res.896, 109th Congress: Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 895) 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.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/house-resolution/896

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 2006-06-29.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/109/bills/hres896/BILLS-109hres896rh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:31:28Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.896 through a conservative lens, focusing on fiscal responsibility, institutional stability, federalism, and the scope of government. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and any provisions that challenge this perspective.

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Discuss H.Res.896, 109th Congress: Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 895) 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.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/house-resolution/896

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 2006-06-29.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/109/bills/hres896/BILLS-109hres896rh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:31:28Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.896 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.