H.Res. 166 · 114th Congress

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.

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2015-03-24
Latest action
2015-03-24 · Introduced in House

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.