Recent CRS Reports – July 2022

“Statehood Process and Political Status of U.S. Territories: Brief Policy Background,” CRS In Focus IF11792, July 29, 2022 (5-page PDF) “Suspension of the Rules in the House: Principal Features,” CRS Report 98-314, July 22, 2022 (11-page PDF) “Considering Legislation on the House Floor: Common Practices in Brief,” CRS Report xxxxx, July xx, 2022 (11-page PDF) … Read more

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Recent CRS Reports – February 2021

Considering Legislation on the House Floor: Common Practices in Brief, CRS Report R43424, February 26, 2021 (13-page PDF) “Legislative Branch: FY2021 Appropriations,” CRS Report R46469, February 26, 2021 (40-page PDF) “Availability of Legislative Measures in the House of Representatives (The “72-Hour Rule”),” CRS Report RS22015, February 25, 2021 (12-page PDF) “U.S. Capitol Attack and Law … Read more

Strike / and Insert / from the Record / the Last Word / Expunge (CongressionalGlossary.com)

From the Congressional Glossary – Including Legislative and Budget Terms Strike / and Insert / from the Record / the Last Word / Expunge Strike and Insert: Amendment that replaces text in a measure or an amendment. Strike from the Record: Remarks made on the House floor may offend some member, who moves that the … Read more

A Guide to Voting on the House Floor (CongressionalGlossary.com)

There are four types of votes that occur in the House of Representatives. They are voice, division, yea and nay, and record votes. A voice vote refers to members calling out ‘yea’ or ‘nay’ whenever a question is put in the House. The Speaker will determine the outcome of the vote by the volume of … Read more