Bill > HRes359

This Resolution establishes the rules for debating and amending H.R. 2551, a bill that allocates funds for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012. It allows the Speaker of the House to bring the bill to the floor for consideration by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union, waiving initial reading requirements and any objections to its consideration. The resolution limits general debate to one hour, equally split between the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations, and then allows for amendments under a "five-minute rule" where specific amendments printed in the Rules Committee's report are considered. It also waives objections related to specific House rules for amendments and limits debate on those amendments. Finally, after amendments are considered, the bill will be reported back to the House for a final vote, with only one opportunity for a motion to recommit (send the bill back for further changes).