39-008

1st Session

109-239
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE JOINT RESOLUTION (H.J. RES. 68) MAKING CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2006, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; FOR CONSIDERATION OF MOTIONS TO SUSPEND THE RULES; AND ADDRESSING A MOTION TO PROCEED UNDER SECTION 2908 OF THE DEFENSE BASE CLOSURE AND REALIGNMENT ACT OF 1990

[To accompany H. Res. 469]

The Committee on Rules, having had under consideration House Resolution 469, by a nonrecord vote, report the same to the House with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.

SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS OF THE RESOLUTION

The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 68, making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2006, and for other purposes, under a closed rule. The rule provides one hour of debate in the House equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations.

The rule waives all points of order against consideration of the joint resolution. The rule provides one motion to recommit the joint resolution.

The resolution provides that suspensions will be in order at any time on the legislative day of Thursday, October 6, 2005. The rule further provides that the Speaker or his designee shall consult with the Minority Leader or her designee on any suspension considered under the rule.

Lastly, the rule provides that a motion to proceed pursuant to section 2908 of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990 shall be in order only if offered by the Majority Leader or his designee.

EXPLANATION OF WAIVERS

The Committee is not aware of any points of order against consideration of the joint resolution. The waiver of all points of order against consideration of the joint resolution is prophylactic in nature.