Number: RS20067
Title: How Measures Are Brought to the House Floor: A Brief Introduction
Authors: Christopher M. Davis, Government and Finance Division 
Abstract: This report presents a description of the five methods used to bring proposed legislation to the House floor for consideration. These methods allow for consideration as a privileged matter, under the limited privilege of a special calendar or day, under suspension of the rules, under the terms of a special rule, or by unanimous consent.
Pages: 6
Date: April 16, 2008