Providing for the consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 997) enabling the House of Representatives to be responsive to its membership.
House Rules: Debate Plan for Internal Member Changes
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is being reviewed by the House Committee on Rules. It is actively moving through the system after being submitted to the House. There are no specific upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
This is a procedural move by a member of the minority party to force a debate, which usually fails because the majority party controls the schedule.
Key Points
- This resolution is a procedural tool used to start a debate on a different proposal. It outlines the specific steps the House must follow to discuss a plan aimed at changing how the chamber works.
- The proposal being scheduled focuses on making the House of Representatives more responsive to its members. This often involves changing the rules for how bills are picked for a vote or how much power individual members have.
- The plan allows for exactly one hour of debate. This time is divided equally between the majority and minority parties to ensure both sides have a chance to speak.
- It includes a special rule for the leading member of the minority party to suggest a final change to the plan. This is a common way for the party not in power to offer their own version of a rule.
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Submitted in House
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Providing for the consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 997) enabling the House of Representatives to be responsive to its membership.
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