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Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Parliamentary Rights of the Delegates and Resident Commissioner From Puerto Rico


Christopher M. Davis
Analyst on Congress and the Legislative Process

As officers who represent territories and properties possessed or administered by the United States but not admitted to statehood, the five House Delegates and the Resident Commissioner from Puerto Rico are not Members of Congress, and do not enjoy all the same parliamentary rights as Members. They may vote and otherwise act similarly to Members in legislative committee; may not vote in the House, but may participate in debate and make most motions there. A rules change adopted in the 112th Congress (2011-2012) eliminated the ability of the Delegates and Resident Commissioner to vote in, or preside over, the Committee of the Whole.


Date of Report: February 2, 2011
Number of Pages: 6
Order Number: R40170
Price: $19.95

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