1. Closed rule.

2. Waives all points of order against consideration of the joint resolution.

3. Provides one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations.

4. Provides one motion to recommit.

Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order without intervention of any point of order to consider in the House the joint resolution (H.J.Res. ____) making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2000, and for other purposes. The joint resolution shall be considered as read for amendment. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the joint resolution to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations; and (2) one motion to recommit.