[Congressional Bills 105th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 589 Engrossed in House (EH)]


                 In the House of Representatives, U.S.,

                                                      October 10, 1998.
    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 Fifth 
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, 1999, 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 1999, 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 Fifth 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 two hours 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.