Number: RL30787
Title: Parliamentary Reference Sources: House of Representatives
Authors: Richard S. Beth and Megan Suzanne Lynch, Government and Finance Division 
Abstract: This report identifies and describes documents, published by the House or organs and offices thereof, that provide an official record of these parliamentary authorities. Members usually cite these documents when raising a point of order or defending against one. They may be grouped into three classes. The first comprises the texts of the chief authorities governing parliamentary procedure in the House. A second group of official reference documents compiles and digests the precedents of the House. Finally, parliamentary reference documents prepared by committees, offices, and other organs of the House are listed.
Pages: 57
Date: April 4, 2008