Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3161) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.

Action history

1. 2007-07-31Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2. 2007-07-31On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
3. 2007-07-31On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 197 (Roll no. 769).
4. 2007-07-31Considered as unfinished business.
5. 2007-07-31POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of the debate on H.Res. 581, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the yeas had prevailed. Mr. Hastings (WA) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
6. 2007-07-31DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 581.
7. 2007-07-31Considered as privileged matter.
8. 2007-07-27Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3161 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be read by paragraph. Bill is open to amendments.
9. 2007-07-27Introduced in House
10. 2007-07-27The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-265, by Mr. McGovern.
11. 2007-07-27Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 95.