Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to preclude the Committee on Rules from reporting a rule or order that would provide for the consideration of a bill or joint resolution with less than 10 hours of debate.
Last action on Mar 24, 2015Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
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Summary
Amends Rule XIII (Calendars and Committee Reports) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit the House Committee on Rules from reporting a rule or order that would provide less than 10 hours of debate (inclusive of debates on amendments).
Requires any such rule or order also to provide that, if a motion to limit debate is offered, it may only take effect if there is an affirmative vote of two-thirds of those voting, a quorum being present.
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