By direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 778 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 778 Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 117) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2013, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the joint resolution are waived. The joint resolution shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the joint resolution are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the joint resolution and on any amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations; and (2) one motion to recommit. Sec. 2. Upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 6365) to amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act of 2011. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The bill shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill are waived.…
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I would inquire how much time remains. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Georgia has 8 minutes remaining.
I very much appreciate the time tonight to honor one of Georgia's favorite sons. Madam Speaker, I yield to the gentlewoman from Illinois (Ms. Schakowsky).





