How Measures Are Brought to the House Floor: A Brief Introduction

Publication Date: January 2005

Publisher: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

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Research Area: Government

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This report presents a brief description of the five methods used to bring proposed legislation to the House floor for consideration. These methods allow for consideration as a privileged matter, under the limited privilege of a special calendar or day, under suspension of the rules, under the terms of a special rule, or by unanimous consent. This report will be updated to reflect any changes in the rules or practices of the House.