Megan Suzanne Lynch
Analyst on the Congress and Legislative Process
A special rule is a House resolution intended to regulate floor consideration of a specific legislative measure named in the resolution. When adopted by the House, the requirements prescribed by a special rule can supersede the standing rules of the House (as well as rulemaking provisions in statutes such as the Congressional Budget Act), but only in application to the measure named. Special rules serve two key functions: (1) to enable the House to consider a specified measure, and (2) to establish specific terms for considering it, including any modifications of the amending process. This report identifies the most common kinds of modifications recommended by the Rules Committee in terms used by the committee. For more information on legislative process, see http://www.crs.gov/products/guides/guidehome.shtml.
Date of Report: November 17, 2010
Number of Pages: 4
Order Number: 98-612
Price: $19.95
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Analyst on the Congress and Legislative Process
A special rule is a House resolution intended to regulate floor consideration of a specific legislative measure named in the resolution. When adopted by the House, the requirements prescribed by a special rule can supersede the standing rules of the House (as well as rulemaking provisions in statutes such as the Congressional Budget Act), but only in application to the measure named. Special rules serve two key functions: (1) to enable the House to consider a specified measure, and (2) to establish specific terms for considering it, including any modifications of the amending process. This report identifies the most common kinds of modifications recommended by the Rules Committee in terms used by the committee. For more information on legislative process, see http://www.crs.gov/products/guides/guidehome.shtml.
Date of Report: November 17, 2010
Number of Pages: 4
Order Number: 98-612
Price: $19.95
Follow us on TWITTER at http://www.twitter.com/alertsPHP or #CRSreports
Document available via e-mail as a pdf file or in paper form.
To order, e-mail Penny Hill Press or call us at 301-253-0881. Provide a Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover card number, expiration date, and name on the card. Indicate whether you want e-mail or postal delivery. Phone orders are preferred and receive priority processing.
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