Number: 98-564
Title: Committee of the Whole: Stages of Action on Measures
Authors: Richard S. Beth, Government and Finance Division 
Abstract: Generally, the House gives initial floor consideration to the most important legislation in Committee of the Whole, a parliamentary device that is technically a committee of the House to which all Members belong. This report describes the eight stages involved in proceedings on measures considered in Committee of the Whole.
Pages: 2
Date: December 8, 2006