I have an amendment at the desk as it relates to H.J. Res. 117. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The assistant bill clerk read as follows: A resolution (H.J. Res. 117) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2013, and for other purposes. Amendment No. 2844 The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The bill clerk read as follows: The Senator from Nevada [Mr. Reid] proposes an amendment numbered 2844. The amendment is as follows: At the end, add the following new section: SEC. ___. This joint resolution shall become effective 5 days after enactment.
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