[Congressional Bills 104th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 525 Engrossed in House (EH)]


                 In the House of Representatives, U.S.,

                                                    September 24, 1996.
    Resolved, That the requirement of clause 4(b) of rule XI for a two-
thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the 
same day it is presented to the House is waived with respect to any 
resolution reported from that committee for the remainder of the second 
session of the One Hundred Fourth Congress providing for consideration 
or disposition of any of the following:
            (1) A bill or joint resolution making general 
        appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1997, 
        any amendment thereto, any conference report thereon, or any 
        amendment reported in disagreement from a conference thereon.
            (2) A bill or joint resolution that includes provisions 
        making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 1997, any 
        amendment thereto, any conference report thereon, or any 
        amendment reported in disagreement from a conference thereon.
    Sec. 2. It shall be in order at any time for the remainder of the 
second session of the One Hundred Fourth Congress for the Speaker to 
entertain motions to suspend the rules, provided that the object of any 
such motion is announced from the floor at least one hour before the 
motion is offered. In scheduling the consideration of legislation under 
this authority, the Speaker or his designee shall consult with the 
minority leader or his designee.

            Attest:

                                                                 Clerk.