Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 4437) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to strengthen enforcement of the immigration laws, to enhance border security, and for other purposes.

Action history

1. 2005-12-16Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2. 2005-12-16On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 203 (Roll no. 646).
3. 2005-12-16Considered as unfinished business.
4. 2005-12-16POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate the Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hastings (FL) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the resolution until later in the legislative day.
5. 2005-12-16The previous question was ordered without objection.
6. 2005-12-16DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 621.
7. 2005-12-16Considered as privileged matter.
8. 2005-12-16Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4437. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
9. 2005-12-16The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-350, by Mr. Gingrey.
10. 2005-12-16Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 135.
11. 2005-12-15Introduced in House