Number: 98-427 Title: Considering Measures in the House Under the One-Hour Rule Authors: James V. Saturno, Government and Finance Division Abstract: The fundamental rule of the House of Representatives governing debate is the one-hour rule. Clause 2 of Rule XIV states in part that "no Member shall occupy more than one hour in debate on any question in the House or in committee...." When the House debates a bill on the floor under this rule, the bill is said to be considered "in the House." Pages: 3 Date: December 21, 2006