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.

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9212)

Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9212)

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 197 (Roll no. 769). (consideration: CR H9227)

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9227)

POSTPONED 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.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 581.

Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H9212-9219)

The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-265, by Mr. McGovern.

Introduced in House

Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 95.

Rule 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.