III 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 190
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
JUNE 5, 2003
Received and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
To establish a joint committee to review House and Senate 
rules, joint rules, and other matters assuring continuing 
representation and congressional operations for the 
American people.
Whereas the Government must be able to function during 
emergencies in a manner that gives confidence and secu-
rity to the American people; and 
Whereas the Government must ensure the continuation of 
congressional operations, including procedures for replac-
ing Members, in the aftermath of a catastrophic attack: 
Now, therefore, be it
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Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That (a) there is hereby established a joint 
committee composed of 20 members as follows: 
(1) 10 Members of the House of Representa-
tives as follows: 5 from the majority party to be ap-
pointed by the Speaker of the House, including the 
chairman of the Committee on Rules, who shall 
serve as co-chairman, and 5 from the minority party 
to be appointed by the Speaker of the House (after 
consultation with the Minority Leader); and 
(2) 10 Members of the Senate as follows: 5 
from the majority party, including the chairman of 
the Committee on Rules and Administration, who 
shall serve as co-chairman, and 5 from the minority 
party, to be appointed by the Majority Leader of the 
Senate (after consultation with the Minority Lead-
er). 
A vacancy in the joint committee shall not affect the power 
of the remaining members to execute the functions of the 
joint committee, and shall be filled in the same manner 
as the original selection. 
(b)(1) The joint committee shall make a full study 
and review of the procedures which should be adopted by 
the House of Representatives, the Senate, and the Con-
gress for the purpose of (A) ensuring the continuity and
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authority of Congress during times of crisis, (B) improv-
ing congressional procedures necessary for the enactment 
of measures affecting homeland security during times of 
crisis, and (C) enhancing the ability of each chamber to 
cooperate effectively with the other body on major and 
consequential issues related to homeland security. 
(2) No recommendation shall be made by the joint 
committee except upon the majority vote of the members 
from each House, respectively. 
(3) Notwithstanding any other provision of this reso-
lution, any recommendation with respect to the rules and 
procedures of one House that only affects matters related 
solely to that House may only be made and voted on by 
members of the joint committee from that House and, 
upon its adoption by a majority of such members, shall 
be considered to have been adopted by the full committee 
as a recommendation of the joint committee. 
(4) The joint committee shall submit to the Speaker 
of the House of Representatives and to the Majority Lead-
er of the Senate an interim report not later than January 
31, 2004, and a final report not later than May 31, 2004, 
of the results of such study and review.
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(c) The joint committee shall cease to exist no later 
than May 31, 2004.
Passed the House of Representatives June 5, 2003. 
Attest: 
JEFF TRANDAHL, 
Clerk.