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H.R. 5349 110th Congress House

To extend the Protect America Act of 2007 for 21 days.

Introduced: February 12, 2008 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 18 steps
Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 13, 2008
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 13, 2008
On passage Failed by recorded vote: 191 - 229 (Roll no. 54).
Feb 13, 2008
On motion to table the appeal of the ruling of the Chair Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 196 (Roll no. 53). (consideration: CR H906)
Feb 13, 2008
Mr. Conyers moved to table the appeal of the ruling of the Chair.
Feb 13, 2008
Mr. Smith (TX) appealed the ruling of the chair. The question was then put on sustaining the ruling of the chair.
Feb 13, 2008
Mr. Conyers raised a point of order against the motion to recommit with instructions. Mr. Conyers stated that the amendment contained in the motion to recommit with instructions was not germane and should not be considered. Sustained by the Chair.
Feb 13, 2008
Point of order sustained against the motion to recommit with instructions.
Feb 13, 2008
Mr. Smith (TX) moved to recommit with instructions to Judiciary. (consideration: CR H905-906)
Feb 13, 2008
DEBATE - Pursuant to H. Res. 976, the House resumed debate on H.R. 5349.
Feb 13, 2008
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H901-907)
Feb 13, 2008
Pursuant to section 2 of H. Res. 976, further proceedings on H.R. 5349 are postponed.
Feb 13, 2008
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5349.
Feb 13, 2008
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5349 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.
Feb 13, 2008
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 976. (consideration: CR H887-892; text of measure as introduced: CR H887)
Feb 13, 2008
Rule H. Res. 976 passed House.
Feb 12, 2008
Introduced in House
Feb 12, 2008
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 976 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5349 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.
Feb 12, 2008
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
 Votes taken on this bill 2
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Feb 13, 2008 House · vote #54 On Passage Failed 191–229 See who voted →
Feb 13, 2008 House · vote #53 Table Appeal of the Ruling of the Chair Passed 222–196 See who voted →
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 Latest action February 13, 2008

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

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends the Protect America Act of 2007 (currently set to expire on February 16, 2008) to extend its authority for 21days.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HRES 976 Procedurally related Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5349) to extend the Protect America Act of 2007 for 21 days.
 Bill text 1 version

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5349: To extend the Protect America Act of 2007 for 21 days.. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-5349/
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