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Why are the house members unable to offer amendments to a bill from the floor?
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the closed rule.
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How many congressmen are required to be in attendance for a session of Congress to take place?
In the United States Congress, there must be a minimum number of members on the floor to conduct bussiness. This number is reffered to as a quorum. The U.S. Congress has set it's quorum at a simple majority, more than one half. So, for instance, in the Senate (which has 100 members) 51 members must be present, while in the House of Representatives, (which has 435 members) 218 members must be on the floor.
Who is the majority floor leader in the House?
Steny Hoyer of Maryland is the current Majority Floor Leader in the House of Representatives.
Which member of the house of representatives first proposed amendments to protect freedoms and rights?
The president
How many female members in the house of lords?
At as April 30, 2012, there were 180 female members in the House of Lords.
What is the length of a term of office for members of the us house of representatives of members of the us house of representative?
2 years
House members are unable to offer amendments to a bill from the floor because of what?
Members of the House are unable to offer amendments to a bill on the floor due to what is referred to as a Closed Rule. The House of Representatives has 535 voting members.
What is the senority rule?
is the seniority rule in house of representatives that prohibits amendments from the floor or provides that only members of the committee reporting the bill ay make amendments from the floor
What is it called when no amendments can be adopted on the house floor?
The house has a closed rule and the bill can be debated but no changes can be made at that time.
The shorter term served by members of the House tends to make them?
unable to respond to the people
The members of Congress can vote on a bill when?
the senate or house committees move it to floor considerate
All the members of Congress can vote on a bill when?
the senate or house committees move it to floor considerate
When can all members of congress vote on a bill?
the senate or house committees move it to floor consideration
Who do members of congress have immunity for what they say on tyhe floor of either the house or the senate?
Yes, they are immune.
Are leaning bookcases safe for a house with toddlers?
No they are not safe unless they are bolted to floor and unable to move, but are not recommended in a household with a toddler.
What is the hopper?
It is a brown box located at the house floor, and members who introduce a bill may drop it in at any time.
How are rules made in the government?
A rather basic answer is: In the House of Commons of the British Parliament, Members Of Parliament (politicians) can propose (bring in a bill) new laws or amendments to old laws. After debating in the House, a vote is taken. If there is a majority, it is passed onto the House of Lords for scrutiny. It may be passed back and forth for amendments between the houses during its passage. If all goes well, the bill becomes law.
In the House of Representatives, what is the next step in the legislative process immediately after the floor debate takes place?
All present members of the house vote on the proposed bill. APEX
