H.Res. 45 (112th): Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to encourage bipartisan amendments.

112th Congress, 2011–2013. Text as of Jan 19, 2011 (Introduced).

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HRES 45 IH

112th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. RES. 45

Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to encourage bipartisan amendments.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

January 19, 2011

Mr. GERLACH submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules

RESOLUTION

Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to encourage bipartisan amendments.

    Resolved, That rule XVI of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new clause:

    ‘9. It shall be in order to consider any amendment offered by at least two Members from the majority party and two Members from the minority party to any bill or resolution that does not violate any rule and that is timely submitted to the Committee on Rules.’.