Amendments in the House: Types and Forms

Saturno, James V.

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Congress;    Members of Congress (House);    Legislative amendments;    House rules and procedure;   

RP-ID  :  98-613
RP-ID  :  98-613_2004Nov18

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report briefly discusses the amending process, which is central to the consideration of legislation by the House of Representatives, and the rules, practices, and precedents that underlie this process frequently depend on distinguishing among amendments based on their type and form. Simply put, not all amendments are equal in a procedural sense, and the form or type of amendment frequently determines what further amendments may be offered, and therefore what alternatives the House may choose among.