Number: RL32474
Title: Suspension of the Rules in the House of Representatives
Authors: Thomas P. Carr, Government and Finance Division 
Abstract: The House considers measures under suspension of the rules pursuant to clause 1 of Rule XV.2 When a Representative makes a motion to suspend the rules and pass a bill or resolution, agreement to the motion also constitutes passage of the measure. Rule XV provides for a maximum of 40 minutes of debate on the motion, and it precludes all floor amendments. Passage of a measure under suspension of the rules requires a two-thirds vote of the Members voting, a quorum being present.
Pages: 44
Date: February 1, 2005