Number: RS20313
Title: Queen-of-the-Hill Rules in the House of Representatives
Authors: Megan Suzanne Lynch, Government and Finance Division 
Abstract: A special rule is a House Resolution that regulates floor consideration of a specific legislative measure names in the resolution. When adopted by the House, the requirements prescribed by a special rule supersede the standing rules of the House, but only in application to the measure named. Special rules serve two key functions: (1) to enable the House to consider a specified measure, and (2) to establish terms for considering it, including any modifications of the amending process. This report concerns one specific set of modifications commonly referred to as a "queen-of-the-hill" rule.
Pages: 2
Date: April 10, 2008