III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 726 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 13, 2018 Mr. Merkley submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration RESOLUTION Amending rule XXVIII of the Standing Rules of the Senate to provide for timely establishment of conference committees.

1. Motions to go to conference Rule XXVIII of the Standing Rules of the Senate is amended by striking paragraph 2(b) and inserting the following: (b) Consideration of a motion described in subparagraph (a), including consideration of any debatable motion or appeal in connection therewith, shall be limited to not more than 2 hours. .