On the recordMarch 8, 2017
By direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 174 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 174 Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 1301) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes. 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. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill 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. The chair of the Committee on Appropriations may insert in the Congressional Record not later than Wednesday, March 8, 2017, such material as he may deem explanatory of H.R. 1301. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Hill). The gentlewoman from Wyoming is recognized for 1 hour.
