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H.Res. 166

Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to preclude the Committee on Rules from reporting a rule or order that would provide for the consideration of a bill or joint resolution with less than 10 hours of debate.

Amends Rule XIII (Calendars and Committee Reports) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit the House Committee on Rules from reporting a rule or order that would provide less than 10 hours of debate (inclusive of debates on amendments).

Requires any such rule or order also to provide that, if a motion to limit debate is offered, it may only take effect if there is an affirmative vote of two-thirds of those voting, a quorum being present.

Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

Rep. Ashford, Brad [D-NE-2](D-NE)Sponsor
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    Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

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    Introduced in House

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