Rules Resource for H.J.Res. 48 - 3-Week CR
Summary
This short-term CR is expected to keep the government running for an additional three weeks and would expire on April 8th. H.J.Res. 48 also cuts $6 billion in spending by reducing or eliminating money for 25 government programs (-$3.5 billion), as well as additional earmark terminations (-$2.6 billion). A full list of the cuts and terminations can be found here.
Type of Rule
Closed rule (prohibiting amendments) for consideration of the measure. Reported by a vote of 8 yeas and 3 nays
Amendments
No amendments were made in order.
Other Elements of the Rule
Total Debate Time: Provides 1 hour of general debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and the ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations.
Floor Managers: Woodall/McGovern
Floor Action Expected
The rule and the bill are expected to be debated on the floor on: March 15, 2011