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Rules Resource for Amendments to H.R. 1540 – National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012

Summary

Authorizes appropriations for Fiscal Year 2012 for military activities of the Department of Defense, military construction and prescribes military personnel strengths for FY 2012.

Type of Rule

Structured rule for consideration of amendments to H.R. 1540. Reported by voice vote.

Amendments
H.R. 1540
Republican
Democratic
Bipartisan
Submitted
73
126
21
Withdrawn
4
12
0
Made in Order
62
74
16
Other Elements of the Rule
  • Provides no additional general debate.
  • Provides 10 minutes of debate for each of the 152 amendments made in order.
  • Provides that the chairman of the Committee on Armed Services or his designee may offer amendments en bloc. Amendments en bloc are debatable for 20 minutes.
  • Provides one motion to recommit with or without instructions.
  • Floor Managers: Bishop/McGovern
Floor Action Expected
The rule and the bill are expected to be debated on the floor on: May 25, 2011.