Though the executive summary of the report with some redactions was released on Tuesday, Udall went beyond that document Wednesday by disclosing aspects of a controversial, separate internal CIA review that remains classified. In detailing the so-called Panetta review, Udall seemed to step into a gray area regarding release of sensitive national security information.

A Udall spokesman said later that no classified information was released. Lawmakers rarely make public disclosures of classified information without executive branch approval, though such a revelation cannot be prosecuted if done during official legislative debate.