From the Congressional Glossary – Including Legislative and Budget Terms
Rise: In order only in the Committee of the Whole during the amendment stage, it has the effect of terminating or suspending debate on the pending matter.
Rise and Report: Term to refer to the culmination of proceedings in the Committee of the Whole. The Committee of the Whole sends the measure it has been considering back to the House for final disposition.
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- Chapter 4.I. Voting; in Congressional Procedure
- “House Committee Markups: Manual of Procedures and Procedural Strategies,” CRS Report R41083 (220-page PDF
) - “Amendment Process in the Committee of the Whole,” CRS Report 98-439 (8-page PDF)
- “General Debate in Committee of the Whole,” CRS Report RS20200 (7-page PDF)
- “Procedural Distinctions Between the House and the Committee of the Whole,” CRS Report 98-143 (xx-page PDF)
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