A resolution amending rule XXVIII of the Standing Rules of the Senate to provide for timely establishment of conference committees.

This resolution amends Rule XXVIII (Conference Committees; Reports; Open Meetings) of the Standing Rules of the Senate to limit to two hours consideration of any motion (not only a related cloture motion) to

• disagree to a House amendment or insist upon a Senate amendment,
• request a committee of conference with the House or to agree to a request by the House for a committee of conference, and
• authorize the Presiding Officer to appoint conferees (or a motion to appoint conferees).

Such limitation also applies to consideration of any related debatable motions or appeals.