[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 197 (Thursday, December 13, 2018)]
[Senate]
[Page S7598]
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 SENATE RESOLUTION 726--AMENDING RULE XXVIII OF THE STANDING RULES OF 
THE SENATE TO PROVIDE FOR TIMELY ESTABLISHMENT OF CONFERENCE COMMITTEES

  Mr. MERKLEY submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on Rules and Administration:

                              S. Res. 726

       Resolved,

     SECTION 1. MOTIONS TO GO TO CONFERENCE.

       Rule XXVIII of the Standing Rules of the Senate is amended 
     by striking paragraph 2(b) and inserting the following:
       ``(b) Consideration of a motion described in subparagraph 
     (a), including consideration of any debatable motion or 
     appeal in connection therewith, shall be limited to not more 
     than 2 hours.''.

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