Asked by Madisson Casey on Sep 26, 2024
The House Rules committee is important because it
A) is placed in charge of selecting the Speaker of the House.
B) decides the order in which bills come up for a vote on the House floor and determines
The specific rules that govern the length of debate and opportunity for amendments.
C) reviews all applications regarding the formation of select committees.
D) determines the jurisdiction of every congressional standing committee.
House Rules Committee
A powerful committee in the U.S. House of Representatives responsible for determining under what rule other bills will come to the floor.
- Scrutinize the procedures related to the formulation of legislation, focusing on how the Speaker of the House is chosen and the responsibilities of committees.
Learning Objectives
- Scrutinize the procedures related to the formulation of legislation, focusing on how the Speaker of the House is chosen and the responsibilities of committees.