Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3838) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2026 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3486) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase penalties for individuals who illegally enter and reenter the United States after being removed, and for other purposes.

The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-255, by Mr. Scott, Austin.

The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3838 under a structured rule and H.R. 3486 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.

Considered as privileged matter.

Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 43.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 682.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 682, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Scanlon demanded the yeas and nays and Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

Considered as unfinished business.

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 207 (Roll no. 242).

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 210 - 207 (Roll no. 243).

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