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Race.......................... 262 Reed, electionc ases 321
of.
Radio......................... 263 Reed rules............ 321
Radium........................ 263 Reed, T.B., Speaker... 321
Rafts......................... 263 Reeder................ 324
Railroads..................... 263 Reeves................ 324
Railway Mail Service.......... 263 Reference. See also
``Committees, Juris-
Railways and Canals, Committee 263 diction of,'' and 324
on. ``Recommit''.
Rainey........................ 263 Reflections on the 324
House or Members.
Rainey, H. T., Speaker........ 264 Reform in the Civil
Service, Committee
Raising revenue............... 264 on.................. 335
Raker, J. E., Speaker pro 264 Refrigerating plants.. 335
tempore.
Ramseyer, C. W., Chairman..... 265 Refuge stations....... 335
Ramseyer Rule................. 264 Refunds............... 335
Randall, contempt case of..... 266 Regar, R. S., Third
Assistant Postmaster
Randall, S. J., Speaker....... 266 General............. 335
Randolph...................... 267 Regents............... 335
Rank. See also ``Committees, 267 Register.............. 336
Rank on''.
Ratcliff...................... 267 Registering........... 336
Ratio......................... 267 Registration of
voters. See
``Elections.''
Rawls......................... 267 Regular order......... 336
Ray........................... 267 Regulations........... 336
Reading....................... 268 Rehabilitation........ 337
Reading, election case of..... 276 Reid.................. 337
Reagan, J. H., Chairman....... 276 Reimbursement......... 337
Realty........................ 276 Rejection............. 338
Reapportionment............... 276 Rejection of bills.... 339
Reappropriation............... 276 Relevancy of debate... 339
Reason........................ 277 Relics................ 340
Rebellion..................... 277 Relief................ 340
Recalcitrancy................. 277 Religion.............. 340
Recall of a bill.............. 278 Remains............... 340
Recall of Steering Committee 278 Removal............... 340
Members.
Recall of witnesses........... 279 Repairs. See
``Appropriations,
Contin-
Recapitulation................ 279 uation of public
work.''
Recede, motion to............. 279 Repeal. See also
``Appropriations, Leg-
Receptions.................... 282 islation on 341
appropriation bills''.
Recess........................ 283 Repetition of motions. 342
Reciprocity treaties.......... 288 Replication. See
``Impeachment.''
Reclamation................... 288 Reporters............. 342
Recognition................... 288 Reports. See
``Committees, Reports
Recognizance.................. 299 from,'' ``Committee
of the Whole,
Recommit, motion to........... 300 Reports from,''
``Conference, Report
Reconsider, motion to......... 312 of managers.''
Reconstruction................ 320 Republican form of 344
government.
Record, Congressional. See Request. See also
``Congres- ``Conference'' and
sional Record.'' ``Unanimous 344
consent''.
Records....................... 320 Requisition........... 344
Redemption.................... 321 Res adjudicata. See
``Elections.''
Redistricting. See Res gestae. See
``Elections.'' ``Elections.''
Reece, C. B., Chairman........ 321 Rescind, motion to.... 344
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Reservation................... 345 Rivers................ 367
Reserving points of order. See Rivers and harbors.... 267
``Points
of order.'' Rivers and Harbors, 367
Committee on.
Residence. See ``Elections.'' Roach................. 369
Resident Commissioner......... 346 Roads, Committee on... 369
Resignation................... 346 Robbins............... 370
Resolutions. See also Roberts............... 370
``Inquiry'' and
``Investigations''.......... 352 Robertson............. 370
Resolving clause.............. 357 Robinson.............. 370
Restaurant.................... 357 Robinson, J. T., 370
President pro tempore.
Result of an election. See Robinson, G. D., 370
``Elections.'' Chairman.
Retired list.................. 358 Rock Creek Park....... 370
Retirement.................... 358 Rockwell.............. 370
Retrenchment. See also Roddenberry, S. A., 370
``Appropria- Chairman.
tions''..................... 358 Rodenberg, W. A., 370
chairman.
Return of a bill.............. 358 Rodgers............... 370
Return of a memorial.......... 358 Rogers................ 371
Returned Member. See Roll. See ``Clerk
``Elections.'' (makes the roll).''
Returns. See ``Elections,'' Roll call. See
``Subpoenas,'' ``Quorum'' and ``Yeas
and ``Warrants.'' and nays.''
Revenue....................... 359 Rollins, E. H., 371
Speaker pro tempore.
Revenue cutters............... 364 Romain................ 371
Reversed decisions............ 364 Romeis................ 371
Revision of the Laws, 364 Rooms. See also
Committee on. ``House Office Build-
Reward........................ 365 ing''............... 371
Reynolds...................... 365 Root.................. 371
Rhea.......................... 365 Rose, J. M., Chairman. 371
Rhode Island.................. 365 Rosenthall............ 371
Rice.......................... 365 Rotunda............... 371
Richard....................... 366 Rounsavell............ 372
Richards...................... 366 Rousseau.............. 372
Richardson.................... 366 Ruins................. 372
Richardson, J. D., Chairman Rules................. 372
and speaker
pro tempore................. 366 Rules of the road..... 395
Ricks, A. J................... 366 Rulings............... 395
Rider rule. See also Rumor................. 396
``Appropriations,
Legislation on general Runk.................. 396
appropriation
bills''..................... 366 Rural credits......... 396
Riding page................... 366 Rural Free Delivery... 396
Right of petition............. 367 Rural post roads...... 396
Rinaker....................... 367 Rusk.................. 397
Ripley........................ 367 Russell, J. J., 397
Chairman.
River and harbor bill......... 367 Ryan.................. 397
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RACE.
The rights of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied
or abridged on account of race, color, or previous condition of
servitude. Volume I, section 299.
A Federal statute provides that all citizens of the United States
qualified to vote shall be allowed to do so without distinction of
race, etc. Volume I, section 511.
RADIO.
The Committee on Ways and Means exercises jurisdiction over subjects
relating to radio service. Volume VII, section 1853.
The Committee on the Merchant Marine and Fisheries has general
jurisdiction over radio matters. Volume VIII, section 2311.
The fact that the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries had
reported a bill relating to radio communication was held not to prevent
it from reporting a further bill on that subject and calling it up for
consideration in preference to the bill first reported. Volume VIII,
section 2311.
RADIUM.
Bills regulating the mining of radium ores, withdrawing public lands
containing such ores, and conserving the radium supply of the United
States, are within the jurisdiction of the Committee on Mines and
Mining. Volume VII, section 1958.
RAFTS.
Bills relating to ocean derelicts, lumber rafts, and Hydrographic
Office charts have been reported by the Committee on Interstate and
Foreign Commerce. Volume IV, section 4105.
RAILROADS.
The regulation of railroads through the relation which they bear to
interstate commerce is within the jurisdiction of the Committee on
Interstate and Foreign Commerce. Volume IV, section 4114.
The rule gives to the Committee on Pacific Railroads jurisdiction of
subjects relating ``to the railroads and telegraph lines between the
Mississippi River and the Pacific coast.'' Volume IV, section 4239.
The rule gives to the Committee on Railways and Canals jurisdiction of
subjects relating ``to railwatry and canals, other than Pacific
railroads.'' Volume IV, section 4217.
The Committee on Railways and Canals has retained a general
jurisdiction of the subject of canals, but has lost its jurisdiction as
to railways. Volume IV, section 4218.
RAILWAY MAIL SERVICE.
The jurisdiction of the Committee on Post-Office and Post-Roads extends
to the railway mail service, ocean mail service, pneumatic-tub service,
etc. Volume IV, section 4192.
RAILWAYS AND CANALS, COMMITTEE ON
The creation and history of the Committee on Railways and Canals.
Section 19 of Rule XI. Volume IV, section 4217.
History of the former Committee on Railways and Canals. Section 19 of
Rule XI formerly provided for the reference of subjects. Volume VII,
section 1951.
The rule gives to the Committee on Railways and Canals jurisdiction of
subjects relating ``to railways and canals, other than Pacific
railroads.'' Volume IV, section 4217.
The Committee on Railways and Canals has retained a general
jurisdiction of the subject of canals, but has lost its jurisdiction as
to railways. Volume IV, section 4218.
The Committee on Railways and Canals had a general though not exclusive
jurisdiction of the subject of canals but had long ceased to exercise
jurisdiction as to railways. Volume VII, section 1952.
RAINEY.
The South Carolina election case of Lee v. Rainey in the Forty-fourth
Congress. Volume I, section 641.
Tge South Carolina election case of Richardson v. Rainey in the Forty-
fifth Congress. Volume II, section 925.
The Illinois election case of Golombiewski v. Rainey in the Sixty-
seventh Congress. Volume VI, section 103.
RAINEY, HENRY T., of Illinois, Speaker.
Decisions on questions of order relating to--
Amendment, germaneness of. Volume VIII, section 2969.
Appropriations. Volume VII, sections 1327, 1636, 1653.
Bills. Volume VII, section 1019a.
Censure of Member. Volume VI, section 237.
Committees, jurisdiction of. Volume VII, sections 1844, 1846. Volume
VIII, section 2257.
Committees, ratio on. Volume VIII, section 2187.
Conferences. Volume VIII, section 3270.
Congressional Record. Volume VIII, section 3480.
Discharge committees, motion to. Volume VII, section 1012.
Member, oath of. Volume VI, section 18.
Personal privilege. Volume VI, section 620.
Reading. Volume VIII, section 3438.
Recommit, motion to. Volume VIII, section 2700.
Reports. Volume VIII, section 2244.
Rules. Volume VIII, sections 3385, 3392.
Voting. Volume VIII, section 3150.
RAISING REVENUE.
Under later decisions the words ``raising revenue'' in the rule giving
privilege to the Ways and Means Committee are broadly construed to
cover bills relating to the revenue. Volume IV, section 4625.
The term ``raising revenue,'' while broadly construed to cover bills
relating to the revenue, does not apply to bills remotely affecting the
revenue, as bills extending time of payment of foreign debts. Volume
VIII, section 2278.
Where the major feature of a bill relates to the raising of revenue,
lesser provisions incidental thereto but not strictly revenue producing
do not destroy its privilege when reported by the Committee on Ways and
Means. Volume VIII, section 2280.
To come within the privilege given the Committee on Ways and Means to
report at any time a bill must show on its face that it relates to the
raising of revenue. Volume VIII, section 2280.
RAKER, JOHN E., of California, Speaker pro tempore.
Decisions on questions of order relating to--
Debate. Volume VIII, section 2508.
RAMSEYER, C. WILLIAM, of Iowa, Chairman.
Decisions on questions of order relating to--
Appropriations. Volume VII, section 1659.
Congressional Record. Volume VIII, section 3502.
Debate. Volume VIII, section 2505.
Reading. Volume VIII, sectuib 2605.
Reports. Volume VIII, section 2242.
RAMSEYER RULE.
Committee reports on measures repealing or amending a statute shall
include the text of such statute and a comparative print of the measure
showing by typographical devices the omissions or insertions proposed.
Volume VIII, section 2234.
In order to fall within the purview of the rule requiring indication of
proposed changes in existing law by typographical device, a bill must
repeal or amend a statute in terms, and general reference to the
subject treated in a statute without proposing specific amendment is
not sufficient. Volume VIII, section 2235.
Present form and history of paragraph 2a of rule XIII. Volume VIII,
section 2234.
Although a bill proposed but one minor and obvious change in existing
law, the failure of the report on the bill to indicate this change by
typographical device, was held to be in violation of the rule. Volume
VIII, section 2236.
RAMSEYER RULE--Continued.
Bills reported without indication of changes proposed in existing law
are automatically recommitted to the respective committee reporting
them. Volume VIII, section 2237.
Under clause 2a of Rule XIII the committee report on a bill amending
existing law by the addition of a proviso should quote in full the
section immediately preceding the proposed amendment. Volume VIII,
section 2237.
Under the rule requiring committee reports to indicate proposed changes
in existing law, the statute proposed to be amended must be quoted in
the report and it is not sufficient that it is incorporated in the
bill. Volume VIII, section 2238.
In construing the rule requiring reports to show proposed changes in
existing law, the bill as originally introduced governs, and committee
amendments striking out such proposals are not considered. Volume VIII,
section 2242.
A bill is not exempted from the operation of the rule under which
reports are required to show proposed amendments of existing law by
committee recommendations eliminating such proposed amendments. Volume
VIII, section 2242.
The point of order that a report fails to comply with the requirement
that proposed changes in law be indicated typographically is properly
made when the bill is called up in the House and comes too late after
the House has resolved into the Committee of the Whole for the
consideration of the bill. Volume VIII, section 2243.
The point of order that a report violates the rule requiring
typographical specification of proposed changes in existing law may not
be raised against a special order providing for consideration. Volume
VIII, section 2244.
Special orders providing for consideration of bills, unless making
specific exemption, do not preclude the point of order that reports on
such bills fail to indicate proposed changes in existing law. Volume
VIII, section 2245.
When a bill is considered under a special resolution, the point of
order that the report does not indicate proposed changes in law is
properly raised when the motion is made to resolve into the Committee
of the Whole. Volume VIII, section 2245.
Under a decision of the Chair sustaining a point of order that a report
failed to indicate proposed amendments of statutory law, the bill
reported was automatically recommitted to the committee reporting it.
Volume VIII, section 2245.
When a point of order is raised that a report is in violation of the
rule providing for the quotation of statutes sought to be amended, and
requiring indication of proposed changes in existing law, it is
incumbent on the proponent to cite the specific statute which will be
amended by the pending bill. Volume VIII, section 2246.
Objection being made that a report failed to comply with the rule
requiring indication of proposed changes in existing law, the Chair, in
the absence of any citation to statutes which would be amended by the
pending bill, overruled the point of order. Volume VIII, section 2246.
Failure of a committee report to comply with the rule requiring
indication of statutory amendments by typographical device may be
remedied by supplemental report. Volume VIII, section 2247.
Supplemental reports may be filed only by consent of the House. Volume
VIII, section 2248.
A bill having been recommitted for failure to comply with the rule
requiring indication of proposed changes in existing law, further
proceedings are de novo and the bill must again be considered and
reported by the committee as if no previous report had been made.
Volume VIII, section 2249.
Reports of committees failing to conform to the requirements of clause
2a of Rule XIII are automatically recommitted by a ruling of the
Speaker that they do not comply with the provisions of the rule. Volume
VIII, section 2250.
Committee reports are admissible only when authorized by a majority
vote taken at a formal meeting of the committee with a quorum present.
Volume VIII, section 2249.
RANDALL, CONTEMPT CASE OF.
The contempt case of Randall and Whitney in 1795. Volume II, sections
1599-1603.
RANDALL, SAMUEL J., of Pennsylvania, Speaker.
Decisions on questions of order relating to--
Adjourn for the day. Volume V, section 5305.
Adjournments. Volume V, sections 6697, 6717.
Approval of Journal. Volume IV, section 2731.
Authorization of appropriations. Volume IV, section 3595.
Change of Rules. Volume V, section 6772.
Charges against Speaker. Volume II, section 1364.
Clearing of galleries. Volume II, section 1353.
Committee of the Whole. Volume IV, sections 4789, 4797, 4830, 4839,
4846, 4848, 4860 (footnote), 4878-4880.
Committee service. Volume I, section 230.
Communications. Volume III, section 1749. Volume V, section 6652.
Conferences. Volume V, section 6458.
Congressional Record. Volume V, sections 6974, 7016.
Constitutional privilege. Volume III, sections 2552, 2553.
Contempt. Volume III, section 1698.
Debate. Volume V, sections 4988, 4998.
Dilatory motions. Volume III, section 1955.
Discharge of the committee. Volume IV, section 4917.
Disorder. Volume II, sections 1349, 1657.
Division of question. Volume IV, section 4888. Volume V, sections 6140,
6155.
Electoral count. Volume III, sections 1954, 1955, 2575, 2577, 2578.
Enrolled bills. Volume III, section 2600.
Explanation from the Chair. Volume II, section 1374.
Files. Volume V, section 7261.
Hour of daily meeting. Volume I, section 116.
House as in Committee of the Whole. Volume IV, section 4926.
Impeachment. Volume III, sections 2053, 2581.
Instructions to managers of a conference. Volume V, sections 6386,
6393, 6394.
Joint rules. Volume V, section 6783.
Journal. Volume IV, sections 2737, 2742, 2743, 2747, 2750, 2771, 2785,
2840.
Jurisdiction of committees. Volume IV, section 4368.
Law as rule of precedence. Volume V, sections 6767, 6768.
Lay on the table, motion to. Volume IV, section 5429. Volume V,
sections 5402, 5419.
Managers of conference. Volume V, sections 6327, 6342, 6343.
Mandatory law. Volume II, section 1341.
Messages. Volume V, sections 5267, 6602, 6634.
Oath. Volume I, sections 147, 148, 155.
Personal explanation. Volume V, section 5073.
Personal interest. Volume V, sections 5950, 5956.
Petitions. Volume IV, section 3314.
Points of order. Volume V, sections 5403, 6934.
Privilege. Volume I, section 466. Volume III, sections 1799, 2533,
2539, 2630, 2723.
Privileged motions. Volume V, section 5305.
Privileged reports. Volume III, sections 1770, 2550. Volume IV, section
4629.
Private bills. Volume IV, section 3290.
Protests. Volume III, section 2597.
Public bills. Volume IV, section 3286.
RANDALL, SAMUEL J., of Pennsylvania, Speaker--Continued.
Decisions on questions of order relating to--Continued.
Question of consideration. Volume V, sections 4946, 4964, 4967.
Quorum. Volume IV, sections 2886, 2939.
Reading of papers. Volume V, sections 5271, 5277.
Recall of a bill. Volume IV, section 3479.
Recognition. Volume II, sections 1425, 1448. Volume III, section 1956.
Reconsider, motion to. Volume V, sections 5620, 5659, 5689, 5699.
Refer, motion to. Volume IV, section 4402. Volume V, section 5574.
Reference of bills. Volume IV, section 4363.
Reference of a public bill. Volume III, section 2602.
Reports of committees. Volume IV, section 4695.
Revenue bills. Volume III, section 2562.
Right to a seat. Volume III, section 2593.
Rules. Volume V, sections 6746, 6756.
Select committees. Volume IV, sections 4394-4399.
Sittings of a committee. Volume IV, section 4541.
Speaker. Volume II, sections 1318, 1319.
Speaker's vote. Volume V, section 5969.
Special orders. Volume IV, section 3218.
Suspension of the rules. Volume V, sections 5748, 5751, 6791
(footnote), 6810, 6826, 6833.
Tellers for the electoral count. Volume III, section 1954.
Text to which both Houses have agreed. Volume V, section 6436.
Unanimous consent. Volume V, section 5782.
Voting. Volume V, section 6067.
Withdrawal of motions. Volume V, sections 5349, 5351.
Yeas and nays. Volume V, section 6019, 6020.
Yielding the floor. Volume V, section 5027.
RANDOLPH.
The election case of Randolph v. Jennings, from Indiana Territory, in
the Eleventh Congress. Volume I, section 766.
RANK. See also ``Committees, Rank on.''
Rank and prerogatives of Senators and Representatives when moving with
the Army. Volume VIII, section 3674.
RATCLIFF.
The Mississippi election cases of Newman v. Spencer, Ratcliff v.
Williams, and Brown v. Allen in the Fifty-fourth Congress. Volume I,
section 754.
RATIO.
Discussion of the ratio of majority and minority representation on
committees. Volume VIII, section 2184.
The ratio of majority and minority representation on the committees is
determined by the party majority on the floor. Volume VIII, section
2186.
The ratio between the majority and minority parties on the standing
committees varies with the respective membership of the parties in the
House, and is fixed by the majority committee on committees. Volume
VIII, section 2187.
RAWLS.
The Georgia election case of Sloan v. Rawls in the Forty-third
Congress. Volume II, sections 895-897.
RAY.
The Senate election case of Ray v. McMillen, of Louisiana, in the
Forty-second Congress. Volume I, sections 345, 346.
READING.
(1) Of bills.--The rule.
(2) Of bills.--The third reading of an engrossed bill.
(3) Of bills.--Interruptation of.
(4) Of bills.--In relation to amendments.
(5) Of bills.--In Committee of the Whole.
(6) Of bills.--After consideration in Committee of the Whole.
(7) Of the Journal.
(8) Of messages.
(9) Of papers.--Rights of Members as to.--As related to the vote.
(10) Of papers.--Rights of Members as to.--In general.
(11) Of papers.--In relation to questions of privilege.
(12) Of papers.--Of reports in relation to consideration of bills.
(13) Of papers.--Reporter's notes for the Congressional Record.
(14) Of papers.--Proceedings of the other House.
(15) Of papers.--In impeachments.
(16) Of papers.--In general.
(1) Of Bills.--The Rule.
The rule for the reading, engrossment, and passage of bills. Volume IV,
section 3391.
The second reading of a bill is in full; the third reading by title,
unless a Member demands reading in full. Volume IV, section 3391.
The Speaker makes it his duty, ordinarily, to object to a request for
unanimous consent that a bill may be acted on without being read.
Volume IV, section 3390. Volume VII, section 1054.
Bills called up under motions to discharge committees from their
further consideration are read by title only. Volume VII, section
1019a.
In the consideration of bills on the House Calendar, the second reading
is in full and amendments are not in order until after the reading is
concluded, when they may be offered to any part of the bill. Volume
VII, section 1052.
A bill considered in the House is read in full but is not read for
amendment under the 5-minute rule, and amendments are not in order
until the reading of the bill is completed. Volume VII, section 1053.
Even when a substitute has been reported to the House the original bill
must be read unless dispensed with by unanimous consent. Volume VII,
section 1054.
Under exceptional circumstances, bills have been considered and passed
without reading in full. Volume VII, section 1056.
While it is the rule that a bill returned with the objections of the
President shall be read and considered at once, it may not be laid
before the House in the absence of a quorum. Volume VII, section 1094.
When a bill is considered ``in the House as in Committee of the Whole''
it is read the first time by title only and immediately thereafter by
sections for amendment under the five-minute rule. Volume VIII, section
2433.
Union Calendar bills considered in the House as in the Committee of the
Whole are read for amendment under the five-minute rule by section and
not by paragraphs. Volume VIII, section 2434.
An exceptional instance in which, in the absence of a question of
order, a bill was considered without reading. Volume VIII, section
3401.
(2) Of bills.--The Third Reading of an Engrossed Bill.
The reading in full of the engrossed copy of a bill should be demanded
before it has been read a third time by title. Volume IV, sections
3403, 3404.
The right to demand the reading in full of the engrossed copy of a bill
exists only immediately after it has passed to be engrossed, and not at
later stages. Volume IV, section 3400.
READING--Continued.
(2) Of Bills.--The Third Reading of an Engrossed Bill--Continued.
A Member may demand the reading in full of the actual engrossed copy of
a bill, and although the previous question be ordered the bill, on
demand, is laid aside until engrossed. Volume IV, section 3395-3399.
A Member may demand the reading in full of the actual engrossed copy of
a bill, and such demand suspends action until the engrossed copy is
before the House. Volume VII, section 1062.
A bill having been read a third time by title and the yeas and nays
being ordered on the passage, it is too late to demand the reading in
full of the engrossed copy. Volume IV, section 3402.
A special order does not deprive the Member of his right to demand the
reading of the engrossed bill. Volume IV, section 401.
The consideration of a bill under special order takes precedence of
reading of engrossed copy of bill on which the previous question has
been ordered. Volume VII, section 764.
The proper time to demand the reading of the engrossed copy is
immediately after ordered to be engrossed and before read a third time
by title. Volume VII, section 1061.
The third reading of a Senate bill is by title only, and a Member may
not demand as a matter of right that it be read the third time in full.
Volume VII, section 1061.
The previous question having been ordered on a bill, the reading of the
engrossed copy of which has been demanded after order for reading has
been agreed to but deferred pending arrival of the actual engrossed
copy, is privileged when the engrossed copy is received in the House.
Volume VII, section 1062.
The vote by which the House refuses to order a third reading may be
reconsidered. Volume VIII, section 2777.
(3) Of bills.--Interruption of.
The presentation of a conference report may interrupt the reading of a
bill. Volume V, section 6448.
A bill having been ordered to be engrossed and read a third time a
privileged motion was not permitted to intervene before the third
reading. Volume IV, section 3405.
An amendment being offered and the reading begun a point of order may
interrupt the reading, and the Chair may rule the amendment out if
enough has been read to show that it is out of order. Volume V, section
6886--6887. Volume VIII, section 2912, 3437.
The consideration of a conference report may be interrupted, even in
the midst of the reading of the statement, by the arrival of the hour
previously fixed for a recess. Volume V, section 6524.
(4) Of Bills.--In Relation to Amendments.
A bill is not amended on its first reading, but pending the engrossment
and third reading. Volume V, section 5781.
A Senate bill may not be amended in the House after it has passed to
the third reading. Volume IV, section 3393.
In the consideration of amendments on a bill pending between the two
Houses it is not necessary to read the entire bill when the amendments
come up for action. Volume IV, section 3407.
Pending consideration of a conference report it is not in order to
demand the reading of the amendments to which it relates. Volume V,
section 5298.
When a special order provides for the consideration of an amendment as
the original bill, the amendment and not the bill is read when called
up for consideration. Volume VII, section 784.
While formerly held that time unclaimed in opposition to a bill called
up on Calendar Wednesday could be allotted to Members favoring the
bill, the recent practice is to read the bill for amendment at the
conclusion of the hour in favor of the bill, when no one rises in
opposition. Volume VII, section 960.
READING--Continued.
(4) Of Bills.--In Relation to Amendments--Continued.
An exceptional instance wherein the Chair entertained a motion that the
Clerk be directed to read a pending paragraph as it would read if
modified by a proposed amendment. Volume VII, section 1050.
Senate amendments taken up in the House are read before consideration
begins. Volume VII, section 1058.
An amendment having been read for information by consent must again be
read for consideration and is not until so reported. Volume VIII,
section 2339.
While under the practice of the House appropriation bills and revenue
bills are read for amendment by paragraphs and other bills by sections,
the Chairman has on occasion authorized the reading of such other bills
by paragraphs where the text of the bill was such as to warrant it.
Volume VIII, section 2340.
Whether a bill shall be read for amendment by sections or paragraphs is
in recent practice a matter of convenience and rests largely within the
discretion of the Chairman. Volume VIII, section 2341.
Whether a bill shall be read by paragraphs, sections, or subsections
when read for amendment in the Committee of the Whole is not governed
by arbitrary rule but by practical considerations of convenience as
determined by the Chairman. Volume VIII, section 2346.
A Member may yield to permit an amendment to be read for information,
or to be voted upon at the close of general debate, without losing
control of his time. Volume VIII, section 2477.
Consideration ``in the House as in Committee on the Whole'' comprises
reading for amendment and debate under the five-minute rule without
general debate. Volume VIII, section 2431.
The ordering of the previous after a resolution had been read and
before committee amendments had been reported was held to preclude
reading or consideration of such amendments. Volume VIII, section 2686.
A bill recommitted and reported back ``forthwith'' under instructions
from the House, is read in the House by title only, but accompanying
amendments are read in full. Volume VIII, section 2733.
The original resolution, for which a substitute is recommended by the
standing committee reporting the same, must be read before the
substitute is read unless such reading is dispensed with by unanimous
consent. Volume VIII, section 2886.
Amendments recommended by the committee reporting the bill are read
following the first reading of the bill in Committee of the Whole.
Volume VIII, section 2864.
Amendments recommended by the Committee reporting a bill must be passed
upon by the House and portions of the bill recommended to be stricken
out remain in the bill until acted upon by the House and must be read
with the remainder of the bill at the first reading, even though
omitted in the committee print. Volume VIII, section 2865.
In reading a bill for amendment under the five-minute rule a paragraph
is passed, when an amendment proposing the adoption of a new section is
entertained, but if such amendment is ruled out on a point of order,
the paragraph last read is still pending. Volume VIII, section 2867.
During the reading of a bill for amendment, a paragraph or amendment
when once reported may not be read a second time except by order of the
committee. Volume VIII, section 2870.
In reading a bill for amendment it is not in order to return to a
paragraph already acted on. Volume VIII, section 2898.
When a bill with Senate amendments is taken up for consideration, the
amendments must be read before consideration begins. Volume VIII,
section 3232.
An amendment read for information is not pending and reservation of
points of order is not required to preserve rights thereon. Volume
VIII, section 3434.
READING--Continued.
(5) Of Bills.--In Committee of the Whole.
When a bill is taken up in Committee of the Whole its reading in fall
may be demanded, although it has just been read in the House. Volume
IV, section 4738.
The time occupied in reading a bill in Committee of the Whole does not
come out of the time allowed for general debate. Volume V, section
5220.
In consideration under the five-minute rule a paragraph is not passed
until the next one is read, although the Committee of the Whole may in
the meantime have risen. Volume IV, section 3833.
When a bill is taken up in Committee of the Whole, the first reading
may be dispensed with by unanimous consent only and a motion to that
effect is not in order. Volume VIII, section 2335.
When the House resolves itself into the Committee of the Whole House on
the state of the Union for the consideration of a bill on which reading
for amendment was begun on a previous day the regular order is the
reading of the bill and may be dispensed with by unanimous consent
only. Volume III, section 2336.
In Committee of the Whole amendments are not in order on the first
reading of the bill. Volume III, section 2436.
The first reading of a bill in Committee of the Whole may be dispensed
with by unanimous consent only, and a motion to that effect is not in
order. Volume VIII, section 2436.
In reading a bill for the first time in Committee of the Whole
committee amendments are read in full. Volume VIII, section 2337.
Overruling the decision of the Chairman, the Committee of the Whole
decided that the river and harbor bill should be read by sections.
Volume VIII, section 2347.
While the manner of reading a bill is within the determination of the
Committee, tariff bills are ordinarily read by paragraph rather than by
sections. Volume VIII, section 2349.
Instance wherein the Committee of the Whole, disregarding the
suggestion of the Chairman, determined to read a revenue bill by
paragraphs and not by sections. Volume VIII, section 2350.
Portions of bills concluding with semicolons are subparagraphs and when
considered in the Committee of the Whole are passed over for amendment
until the major paragraph has been read in full. Volume VIII, section
2352.
Bills are read for amendment in Committee of the Whole by sections or
paragraphs and amendments are not in order until the reading of the
section of paragraph has been completed. Volume VIII, section 2866.
During the reading of a bill for amendment in Committee of the Whole,
it is not in order to interrupt the reading of a paragraph or section
with a parliamentary inquiry. Volume VIII, section 2872.
A paragraph passed over by unanimous consent during the reading of a
bill for amendment in the Committee of the Whole is recurred to when
reading of the bill has been concluded, and an earlier motion to return
to it is not in order. Volume VIII, section 2336.
After reading for amendment has begun in the Committee of the Whole the
motion to strike out the enacting clause is in order at any time until
the stage of amendment has been passed. Volume VIII, section 2367.
The reading of a bill amendment in Committee of the Whole being
concluded, a motion to strike out the enacting clause is not in order.
Volume VIII, section 2368.
(6) Of Bills.--After Consideration in Committee of the Whole.
A bill presumed to have been read in Committee of the Whole and
reported favorably there from is not read in full again when acted on
by the House. Volume IV, section 4916.
A bill which has been read in full and considered in Committee of the
Whole does not require to be read in full again when taken up for
action in the House. Volume IV, sections 3409, 3410.
A bill recommitted to the Committee of the whole by rejection of its
recommendation to the House is not required to be read again in full.
Volume VIII, section 2633.
READING--Continued.
(7) Of the Journal.
The reading of the Journal must be in full whenever demanded by a
Member. Volume IV, sections 2739, 2740. Volume VI, section 627, 628.
While the Journal must be read in full on the demand of any Member such
demand comes too late after the Journal has been approved. Volume VI,
section 626.
The reading of the Journal may be dispensed with by unanimous consent.
Volume VI, section 625.
The granting by the House of unanimous consent to dispense with the
reading of the Journal implies unanimous consent to its approval.
Volume VI, section 625.
The Speaker declined to entertain a motion to approve the Journal
without reading in full. Volume VI, section 628.
The transaction of business, however highly privileged, is not in order
before the reading and approval of the Journal. Volume VI, section 630.
If a question as to a quorum is raised before the reading of the
Journal a quorum should be ascertained to be present before the reading
should begin. Volume IV section 625.
The question as to whether or not the Journal of the proceeding day
should be read until the Journals of days prior to that day have been
approved. Volume IV, sections 2771-2773.
A motion to suspend the rules and approve the Journal was held in
order, although the Journal had not been read and then the highly
privileged motion to fix the day to which the House should adjourn was
pending. Volume IV, section 2758.
Ordinarily no business may be transacted before the reading and
approval of the Journal, although for a brief period another rule
prevailed as to certain highly privileged matters. Volume IV, sections
2752-2756.
The transaction of business is not order before the reading and
approval of the Journal. Volume VI, section 629.
Adminstration of the oath before the reading of the Journal and while a
point of no quorum was pending. Volume VI, section 21.
During the interim preceding the election of speaker and adoption of
rules the Journal of the proceedings is read and approved daily. Volume
VI, section 623.
An arraignment of impeachment may interrupt the reading of the Journal
or business proceeding under a unanimous consent agreement. Volume VI,
section 469.
The reading of the Journal may be interrupted by a parliamentary
inquiry. Volume VI, section 624.
The point of no quorum may be made while the Journal is being read.
Volume VI, section 624.
(8) Of Messages.
While a message of the President is always read in full and entered on
the Journal, the latest rulings have not permitted the reading of the
accompanying documents to be demanded as a matter of right. Volume V,
sections 5267-5271.
While a question of privilege is pending the reading of a message of
the President is in order only by unanimous consent. Volume V, section
6639.
The reading of a message from the President having been presented in
the closing hours of as session, it was read at the beginning of the
next session of the same Congress. Volume V, section 6646.
Messages sent to the House by the President before its organization
have been retained in custody of the Clerk, but have not been read.
Volume V, section 6647-6649.
The documents which are a part of a message of the President are not
read before the message is disposed of. Volume V, section 5272.
Accompanying documents, although referred to in a message from the
President, are not read or entered on the Journal. Volume VII, section
1108.
READING--Continued.
(8) Of Messages--Continued.
A veto message from the President is read before disposition is
considered. Volume VII, section 1105.
A bill returned with the President's objections, when called up for
reconsideration, may be read by unanimous consent only. Volume VII,
section 1106.
(9) Of Papers.--Rights of Member as to.--As Related to the Vote.
Under the parliamentary law every Member has the right to have a paper
once read before he is called to vote on it. Volume V, section 5258.
The right of a Member to demand the reading of a paper on which he is
called to vote is recognized in the rules of the House. Volume V,
section 5257.
When a paper on which the House is to vote has been read once reading
may not be required again unless the House shall order it read. Volume
V, section 5260.
Illustration of the difficulty of conceding to a Member the right to
have read any paper concerning which he is to vote. Volume V, section
5266.
On a motion to refer a report the reading of it may be demanded as a
matter of right by a Member, but the latest ruling leaves to the House
to decide whether or not an accompanying record of testimony shall be
read. Volume V, section 5261, 5262.
The early practice was not uniform as to the right of a Member to
demand the reading of a paper which it was proposed to print. Volume V,
section 5263-5265.
The right of a Member to have read a paper on which the House is to
vote may be abrogated by a suspension of the rules. Volume V, section
5278-5284.
Under the later decisions it is held that the right of a Member to have
read a paper on which the House is to vote may not be abrogated by a
suspension of the rules. Volume VIII, section 3400.
It has generally but not uniformly been held that the right of a Member
to have read the paper on which he is called to vote is not changed by
the fact that the procedure is by suspension of the rules. Volume V,
section 5263-5277.
(10) Of Papers.--Rights of Members as to.--In General.
The reading of papers other than the one on which the vote is taken in
usually permitted under the parliamentary law without question, but if
objection is made the Speaker must take the sense of the House. Volume
V, section 5258.
A Member proposing to read in his own time a paper on which vote was
not to be taken, objection was made, and the Speaker submitted the
question to the House. Volume VIII, section 2597.
A Member may object to the reading of a paper on which the House is not
required to vote at any time after reading has begun, and demand that
the question of its reading be referred to the House of decision.
Volume VIII, section 2596.
Objection being made to the reading of a paper in debate, the Chair
takes the sense of the House, on motion or without motion from the
floor, and without debate. Volume VIII, section 2607.
Rule XXX, providing for taking the sense of the House on the reading of
a paper in debate, applies also proceedings in the Committee of the
Whole. Volume VIII, section 2605.
The reading of papers other than the one on which the vote is taken are
subject to the will of the House and any Member may object. Volume
VIII, section 2605.
The reading of the papers in debate is subject to the authority of the
House, but a motion that a Member having the floor be permitted to read
such papers as a part of his remarks is privileged. Volume VIII,
section 2604.
A Member in debate usually reads or has read by the Clerk such papers
as he pleases, but this privilege is subject to the authority of the
House if another Member objects. Volume V, sections 5285-5288. Volume
VIII, section 2602.
READING--Continued.
(10) Of Papers.--Rights of Member as to.--In General--Continued.
If there is an evident abuse of the patience of the House, and
objection is made, the Member must have leave of the house to read a
paper in his place, even though it be his own written speech. Volume V,
section 5258.
If objection is made a Member must have leave of the House to read a
paper in his place, even though it be his own written speech. Volume
VIII, section 2598.
If objections is made a Member may not read excerpts from the
Congressional Record save by leave of the House. Volume VIII, section
2597.
A Member may not have a report read at the Clerk's desk in his own time
if objection be made without leave of the House, and even has been
debarred from reading it himself in his place. Volume V, section 5293.
Instances wherein the request of a Member to have read a paper not
before the House for action has encountered objection and been referred
to the House. Volume V, sections 5289-5291. Volume VIII, section 2603.
When a Member objects to the reading of a paper other than one on which
the House is to give a final vote, the question as to the reading is
determined by vote without debate. Volume V, section 5257.
A paper not before the House for action, but related to the pending
matter, may be read by order of the House, if there is objection to the
request of a Member. Volume V, section 5260.
Pending a motion by lay on the table, it is not in order to call for
the reading of a paper offered as argument. Volume V, section 5441.
The previous question having been demanded on a resolution adopting
rules for the House, a demand for the reading of the rules which were
not a part of the resolution was overruled. Volume V, section 5297.
The previous question being ordered, a Member may not ask a decision of
the House on his request for the reading of a paper not before the
House (Speaker overruled). Volume V, section 5296.
Before the adoption of rules, while the House was proceeding under
general parliamentary law, the Speaker held that a Member in debate on
an election case might not have read, as a matter of right, the record
of testimony. Volume V, section 5259.
It has been held in the Senate that when the reading of a paper is
objected to it must be determined by vote of the Senate. Volume V,
section 5299.
It was held out of order to read in the Senate, or to insert in the
Record without reading, a letter reflecting upon the honor, integrity,
or good faith of a Member of the House. Volume VIII, section 2513.
An instance in which the Committee of the Whole declined to permit the
reading of a letter written by one not a member of the House charging a
Member with having made ``false statements.'' Volume VIII, section
2596.
(11) Of Papers.--In Relation to Questions of Privilege.
A paper offered as involving a question of privilege should be read to
the House rather than privately by the Speaker before a decision is
made regarding its privilege. Volume III, section 2546.
A Member may not, as a matter of right, require the reading of a book
or paper on suggesting that it contains matter infringing on the
privileges of the House. Volume V, section 5258.
Instance wherein the Senate declined to have read the record of the
proceedings of the House, even as the basis of a question of order
relating to the rights of the Senate. Volume V, section 6406.
Instance wherein a privileged report, which presented facts and
conclusions but no legislative proposition, was read to the House.
Volume IV, section 4663.
The Speaker held that a protest by Members should be read before any
decision as to whether or not it might be offered as a question of
privilege. Volume III, section 2597.
READING--Continued.
(11) Of Papers.--In Relation to questions of Privilege--Continued.
A Member may read as a matter of right a paper which has been held to
constitute a question of privilege. Volume VIII, section 2599.
The reading on the floor of a newspaper interview and a letter written
by another Member, the authenticity of which was not denied, was held
not to present a question of privilege. Volume VI, section 590.
A Member may read in full a newspaper article which has been held to
sustain a question of privilege. Volume VI, section 606.
(12) Of Papers.--Of Reports in Relation to Consideration of Bills.
The reading of a report is in the nature of debate. Volume V, section
5292.
The reading of a report being in the nature of debate is not in order
after the previous question is ordered. Volume V, sections 5294-5295.
Under a motion to suspend the rules and pass a conference report, the
Speaker requested a Member to withdraw a point of order against the
reading of the accompanying statement, indicating that the reading of
the statement was not in order if objected to. Volume VIII, section
2606.
Where the statement is read in lieu of the conference report, points of
order should be made or reserved before the statement is read. Volume
VIII, section 3256.
When the reading of the conference report is dispensed with points of
order must be made before the statement is read. Volume VIII, section
3288.
(13) Of Papers.--Reporter's Notes for the Congressional Record.
A Member may not, in a controversy over a proposed correction of the
Record, demand the reading of the reporter's notes of the preceding
day. Volume V, section 6967.
A Member may not demand the reading of the reporter's notes. Volume
VIII, section 3460.
Instance wherein a Member produced and read the reporter's notes of
remarks not reflecting on himself delivered by another Member but
withheld for revision. Volume VIII, section 3496.
(14) Of Papers.--Proceedings of the Other House.
A Member may not, in debate in the House, read the record of speeches
and votes of Senators in such connection of comment or criticism as
might be expected to lead to recriminations. Volume V, sections 5107-
5111.
Discussion as to the extent to which the proceedings of one House may
be read in the other. Volume V, sections 5107-5111.
A Member may not, in the course of debate, read a paper criticizing a
Member of the Senate. Volume V, section 5127.
It is not in order in debate to read from the record of the proceedings
of the Senate or to refer in terms to action taken in the Senate.
Volume VIII, section 2506.
The inhibition against the reading in debate of the Record of
proceedings in the other House does not extend to decisions of
presiding officers on questions of procedure and parliamentary law or
to proceedings in another Congress. Volume VIII, section 2507.
(15) Of Papers.--In Impeachments.
The House having attended when respondent's answer was read, it was
held that the answer might not as of right be read again in the House
during consideration of the replication. Volume VIII, section 2042.
The Chief Justice held in the Johnson trial that offer of documentary
proof should state its nature only, but that the Senate might order it
to be read in full before acting on the objection. Volume VIII, section
2202.
In the Belknap trial the Presiding Officer, on request of respondent's
counsel, required the reading in full of letters presented in evidence.
Volume VIII, section 2201.
The answer in the Archbald case was read by the Secretary of the
Senate. Volume VI, section 505.
READING--Continued.
(15) Of Papers.--In Impeachments--Continued.
The replication in the Archbald trial was presented by the managers and
read by the Secretary of the Senate. Volume VI, section 507.
The question of consideration may not be demanded on a resolution of
impeachment until the reading of the resolution has been concluded.
Volume VI, section 541.
Motions for the disposition of a resolution of impeachment are not in
order until it has been has been read in full. Volume VI, section 541.
(16) Of Papers.--In General.
Communications announcing resignations of employees of the Houses from
statutory offices are read and ordered to be laid on the table. Volume
VI, section 33.
Reports on investigations when submitted to the House are read by
unanimous consent only and are not necessarily acted upon by the House.
Volume VI, section 394.
READING, ELECTION CASE OF.
The Pennsylvania election case of Taylor v. Reading in the Forty-first
Congress. Volume II, section 876.
REAGAN, JOHN H., of Texas, Chairman.
Decision on question of order relating to--
Continuation of a public work. Volume IV, sections 3725, 3728.
REALTY.
A bill legalizing conveyance of real estate previously made was held to
be a public bill. Volume VII, section 868.
The acquisition or alienation of realty for naval sites and the
establishment, construction, improvement, or dismantling of naval
facilities thereon are within the jurisdiction of the Committee on
Naval Affairs. Volume VII, section 1908.
The acquisition, lease, or transfer of realty or other facilities for
post office purposes are subjects within the jurisdiction of the
Committee on the Post Office and the Post Roads. Volume VII, section
1916.
REAPPORTIONMENT.
Where the number of Representatives to which a State is entitled
pursuant to the act of 1929 is the same as the number under the last
previous apportionment and the districts are unchanged, elections of
Representatives may be conducted in the same manner as before the
reapportionment. Volume VI, section 45.
A reapportionment by a State legislature which rendered congressional
districts of the State less compact and contiguous as to territory and
more disproportionate as to population was not disturbed. Volume VI,
section 53.
An amendment providing for a reapportionment reducing the membership of
the House was held not to be in order under the Holman rule. Volume
VII, section 1570.
Bills providing for the reapportionment of Representatives in Congress
have been referred to the Union Calendar. Volume VIII, section 2396.
To a bill providing for reapportionment of Representatives in Congress
an amendment authorizing redistricting of States in accord with such
apportionment is not germane. Volume VIII, section 2996.
The law of 1911 provides for the election of Representatives in old
districts and at large until the respective States shall have
rearranged the districts. Volume VI, section 46.
REAPPROPRIATION.
The reappropriation of an unexpended balance for an object authorized
by law may be made on an appropriation bill. Volume IV, sections 3591,
3592. Volume VII, sections 1153, 1253.
A provision for the reappropriation of a sum required by law to be
covered into the Public Treasury was held not to be a change of law,
and not to be an appropriation beyond the limit of cost. Volume VII,
section 1152.
REAPPROPRIATION--Continued.
The reappropriation of unexpended balances, even for another lawful
purpose than that for which originally appropriated, is in order on an
appropriation bill. Volume VII, section 1155.
Reappropriations of unexpended balances to be in order on appropriation
bill must specify amounts and from what previous appropriation
remaining, and be for similar objects. Volume VII, section 1156.
While it is in order to provide for the reappropriation of unexpended
balances in an appropriation bill, sums previously appropriated for a
specific purpose may not be reappropriated for a purpose unauthorized
by law. Volume VII, section 1157.
While the reappropriation of unexpended balances may be made on an
appropriation bill, the establishment of a revolving fund from such
balances is not a mere reappropriation and is not in order. Volume VII,
section 1160.
A proposition reappropriating an unexpended balance may be amended by a
proposition making a direct appropriation for the same purpose. Volume
VII, section 1161.
Reappropriation of sums required by law to be covered into the Treasury
is in order on an appropriation bill. Volume VII, section 1162.
The reappropriation of an unexpended balance for acquisition of land
for aviation stations was held to be authorized by law. Volume VII,
section 1272.
A proposition to reappropriate or make available an appropriation
previously made or to divert such appropriation to any purpose other
than that for which originally made is equivalent to a direct
appropriation and is not in order in connection with a bill reported by
a committee without authorized jurisdiction to report appropriations.
Volume VII, section 2146.
Committees without jurisdiction to report appropriations may not report
propositions to reappropriate appropriations or parts of appropriations
already made. Volume VII, section 2146.
REASON.
A request in a resolution of inquiry for ``The reason why'' is a
request for an opinion, and destroys its privilege. Volume VI, section
413.
A resolution calling for ``reasons which make it inexpedient'' to take
specified action was held to ask for opinions rather than facts, while
a resolution asking ``what facts make expedient'' such action was
admitted under the rule. Volume VI, section 418.
A resolution of inquiry asking ``why'' a certain course of action has
been followed is a request for reasons and is without privilege. Volume
VI, section 428.
A resolution calling upon an executive officer to give his reasons for
pursuing any certain course of action is out of harmony with the
principles governing the use of privileged resolutions of inquiry.
Volume VI, section 432.
A resolution of inquiry asking for ``reason'' and ``cause'' was held to
ask for opinions rather than facts. Volume VIII, section 2310.
REBELLION.
By the fourteenth amendment one who, having previously taken an oath as
an officer of the Government to support the Constitution, has engaged
in rebellion is disqualified as a Member until the disability be
removed. Volume I, section 454.
No penalty is fixed for a denial of the right of suffrage because of
rebellion or other crimes. Volume I, section 301.
RECALCITRANCY.
The action of a subcommittee in arresting a recalcitrant witness having
been criticized in a letter addressed to the chairman, the committee
reported the proceedings to the House, with recommendations for an
investigation. Volume VI, section 531.
A statute penalizes recalcitrancy of witnesses summoned to testify
before either House or any committee of either House. Volume VI,
section 335.
RECALCITRANCY--Continued.
A committee asserted the power of the House to arrest and imprison
recalcitrant Members in order to compel obedience to its summons.
Volume VI, section 537.
RECALL OF A BILL.
(1) From the other House.
(2) From the President.
(1) From the Other House.
It is a common occurrence for one House to ask of the other the return
of a bill for the correction of errors or otherwise. Volume IV,
sections 3460-3464.
A bill which had not in fact passed the House, having been sent to the
Senate by error, a resolution requesting its return was entertained as
a matter of privilege. Volume IV, section 3478.
A resolution to recall from the Senate a bill alleged to have passed
the House improperly was held to be privileged. Volume IV, section
3479.
A request of the Senate for the return of a bill is treated as
privileged in the House. Volume IV, section 3481.
A motion being made to reconsider the vote on a bill which has gone to
the Senate, a motion to ask the recall of the bill is privileged.
Volume V, sections 5669-5671.
A request of the Senate for the return of a bill, no error being
alleged, does not make in order a motion in the House to discharge the
committee having possession of the bill. Volume IV, section 4694.
The Senate having requested the return of a bill which, with
amendments, had reached the stage of disagreement, a motion to
discharge the House committee and return the bill was treated as
privileged. Volume IV, section 3475.
Process of recalling a bill from the Senate in order to correct an
error in the number. Volume IV, section 3476.
The Senate having requested the return of a bill which had been
enrolled, signed by the Speaker, and transmitted to the Senate, a
resolution was passed directing that the Senate be informed thereof.
Volume IV, section 3480.
The privilege of a resolution fixing the time of final adjournment has
been held to extend to a proposition to recall such a resolution from
the Senate. Volume V, section 6699.
The House directed the return of a Senate bill not attested by the
Secretary. Volume IV, section 3426.
(2) From the President.
Bills sent to the President but not yet signed by him are sometimes
recalled by concurrent resolution of the two Houses. Volume IV,
sections 3507-3509.
A bill sent to the President but not yet signed by him was recalled by
concurrent resolution. Volume VII, section 1091.
Instance wherein an enrolled bill recalled from the President was
afterwards amended (foot-note). Volume IV, section 3508. Volume VII,
section 1091.
An instance where a joint committee asked of the President the return
of a bill. Volume IV, section 3505.
The process of recalling from the President and amending an enrolled
bill. Volume IV, sections 3510-3518.
An instance where the President returned a bill already signed by him
in order that the enrollment might be corrected. Volume IV, section
3505.
RECALL OF STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS.
Members of the steering committee are directly responsible to the
membership of the zone from which elected and are subject to recall at
any time. Volume VIII, section 3622.
The membership of the steering committee is subject to recall whenever
the conference determines it is not representative of party sentiment
in the House. Volume VIII, section 3625.
RECALL OF WITNESSES.
The Chief Justice held in the Johnson trial that a witness recalled to
answer a question by a Senator might be reexamined by counsel for
respondent. Volume III, section 2214.
RECAPITULATION.
A Member may not as a matter of right demand a recapitulation of a yea-
and-nay vote, but if the vote be close the Speaker usually orders it.
Volume V, sections 6049, 6050. Volume VIII, section 3126.
The usage as to the recapitulation of a yea-and-nay vote does not
permit it to be done after the announcement of the result except by
unanimous consent. Volume V, section 6064.
Under the more recent practice recapitulation of a vote may be had
either before or after the announcement of the result of the vote.
Volume VIII, sections 3123, 3124, 3125.
Recapitulation of a vote is within the discretion of the Speaker and
may not be demanded as a matter of right. Volume VIII, section 3128.
There is no rule or practice requiring a recapitulation of the names of
those who appear on a call of the House after their names have been
called. Volume IV, section 2993.
A Member may change his vote at any time before its announcement.
Volume VIII, section 3123.
A Member may not change his vote on recapitulation if the result of the
vote has been announced prior to recapitulation. Volume VIII, section
3124.
The purpose of a recapitulation is the verification of the vote as
cast, and a Member failing to vote on the roll call may not be recorded
on recapitulation. Volume VIII, section 3070.
On the recapitulation of a yea-and-nay vote a proposition to correct a
vote is not in order until the recapitulation has been concluded.
Volume VI, section 415.
Errors in the record of votes are corrected on recapitulation at the
close of the reading of the votes in the affirmative, in the negative,
and those answering present, respectively. Volume VIII, section 3125.
The motion that a vote be recapitulated is not privileged. Volume VIII,
section 3126.
The Speaker declined to entertain an appeal from his decision refusing
recapitulation of a vote. Volume VIII, section 3128.
Members failing to vote on the roll call may not be recorded on
recapitulation. Volume VIII, section 3070.
A decision holding that recapitulation of a vote may be requested prior
to final announcement of the result but not thereafter. Volume VIII,
section 3070.
Recapitulation of a vote by which a bill had been passed by a majority
of one having shown the actual vote to be a tie, the Speaker cast the
deciding vote. Volume VIII, section 3075.
RECEDE MOTION TO.
(1) Nature and use of.
(2) Precedence of.--In general.
(3) Precedence of.--In relation to motion to recede and concur.
(4) Precedence of.--As affected by the previous question.
(5) Effect of votes on.
(6) Relations to adherence.
(7) In relation to conferences.
(8) Respective duties of the Houses as to.
(1) Nature and Use of.
The House may not recede from its own amendments with an amendment.
Volume V, sections 6216-6218.
When the originating House disagrees to the amendment of the other
House the latter may recede from or insist on its own amendment, but
may not couple an amendment with this action. Volume V, section 6163.
One House having receded from certain of its amendments may not at a
subsequent stage recall its action in order to form a new basis for a
conference. Volume V, section 6251.
RECEDE, MOTION TO--Continued.
(1) Nature and Use of--Continued.
An instance wherein one House receded from its own amendment after the
other House had returned it concurred in with an amendment. Volume V,
section 6226.
One House having by a two-thirds vote passed in amended form a proposed
constitutional amendment from the other House and then having by a
majority vote receded from its amendment, the constitutional amendment
was held not to be passed. Volume V, section 7035.
Amendments being in issue between the Houses the motion to recede may
be repeated at a new stage of the proceedings. Volume V, section 6207.
The motion to recede and concur is divisible. Volume V, sections 6209-
6211.
The question on a motion to recede from an amendment to a Senate
amendment and concur in the Senate amendment may be divided on the
demand of any Member. Volume VIII, section 3199.
(2) Precedence of.--In General.
A motion to recede is preferential as tending to bring the House to
agreement. Volume VIII, section 3197.
The parliamentary law governing the precedence and effect of the
motions to agree, disagree recede, insist, and adhere. Volume V,
section 6164.
The motions to recede insist, and adhere have precedence in the order
in which they may be offered. Volume V, section 6324.
The motion to recede has precedence of the motion to adhere. Volume V,
section 6271.
The motion to recede take precedence of the motion to insist. Volume V,
sections 6204, 6308.
(3) Precedence of.--In Relation to Motion to Recede and Concur.
A motion to recede and concur is divisible, and being divided and the
House having receded a motion to amend has precedence of the motion to
concur. Volume V, sections 6209-6211. Volume VIII, sections 3197, 3196,
3203.
The stage of disagreement having been reached, the motion to recede and
concur takes precedence of the motion to recede and concur with an
amendment. Volume V, sections 6219-6223. Volume VIII, section 3196.
The stage of disagreement having been reached, the motion to recede and
concur takes precedence over the motion to recede and concur with an
amendment, but the motion to recede and concur having been divided, and
the House having receded, the motion to concur is first voted on and if
rejected then the motion to concur with an amendment. Volume VIII,
section 3196.
The stage of disagreement not being reached, the motion to concur in an
amendment of the other House with an amendment has precedence of the
simple motion to concur, but, the stage of disagreement having been
reached, the motion to recede and concur takes precedence of the motion
to recede and concur with an amendment. Volume VIII, section 3202.
When Senate amendments are taken up for the first time, the motion to
concur with an amendment takes precedence over the simple motion to
concur, but after the House has disagreed the order is reversed and
subsequently the motion to recede and concur takes precedence over the
motion to recede and concur with an amendment. Volume VIII, section
3203.
The motion to recede and concur in a Senate amendment with an amendment
takes precedence of a motion to insist further on the House's
disagreement to the Senate amendment. Volume V, section 6224.
A motion to recede and concur in a Senate amendment takes precedence of
a motion to insist further on disagreement to the Senate amendment.
Volume VIII, section 3205.
The motion to recede and concur takes precedence of the motion to
further insist. Volume VIII, section 3194.
RECEDE, MOTION TO--Continued.
(3) Precedence of.--In Relation to Motion to Recede and Concur--
Continued.
The motion to recede from disagreement and concur in a Senate amendment
has precedence of a motion to insist further, but a member by offering
such motion may not deprive the member-in-charge of the floor. Volume
VIII, sections 3193.
The stage of disagreement having been reached, the motion to recede and
concur has precedence over the motion to refer. Volume VIII, section
3259.
(4) Precedence of.--As Affected by the Previous Question.
Although the previous question may have been demanded on a motion to
insist, it has been held that a motion to recede and concur might be
admitted to precedence. Volume V, section 6321a.
A motion to recede and concur is in order even after the previous
question has been demanded on a motion to insist. Volume V, section
6208.
After the previous question has been moved on a motion to adhere a
motion to recede may not be made. Volume V, section 6310.
(5) Effect of Votes on.
When one House recedes from its amendment to a bill of the other the
bill is thereby passed, if there be no other point of difference as to
the bill. Volume V, section 6312.
The negative of the motion to recede is not equivalent to the
affirmative of the motion to insist. Volume V, section 6164.
A motion to recede being decided in the negative, the House does not
thereby vote to insist. Volume V, sections 6205, 6206.
By receding from its disagreement to a Senate amendment the House does
not thereby agree to the same. Volume V, section 6215.
The House having receded from its disagreement to Senate amendments
they are open to amendment precisely as before the original
disagreement. Volume V, sections 6212-6214.
Where one House recedes from its amendment to a bill after the other
has concurred in the amendment with an amendment, agreement has not
been reached and the bill is not passed. Volume VIII, section 3177.
Instance wherein the Senate receded from its own amendment to a House
bill with an amendment. Volume VIII, section 3183.
By receding from an amendment with which it agreed to a Senate
amendment, the House does not thereby agree to the Senate amendment.
Volume VIII, section 3199.
(6) Relations to Adherence.
The House may recede from its disagreement to certain amendments and
adhere to it as to others. Volume V, section 6229.
Instances where after one House had adhered the other receded. Volume
V, sections 6247-6250.
When both Houses have insisted, neither inclining to recede, it is in
order to adhere, but in Parliament adherence is not usually voted until
there have been at least two conferences. Volume V, section 6163.
The House having adhered to its disagreement to a Senate amendment and
the Senate having insisted, the House receded from its adherence and
agreed to the amendment with an amendment. Volume V, section 6401.
After the House had adhered it reconsidered its action, receded from
its disagreement, and agreed to the Senate amendment with an amendment.
Volume V, section 6253.
The House may recede from its adherence. Volume V, section 6252.
One House having adhered may recede from its adherence and agree to a
conference asked by the other. Volume V, section 6251.
The rejection of a motion to recede from disagreement to a Senate
amendment and concur therein is equivalent to further disagreement to
the amendment. Volume VIII, section 3195.
RECEDE MOTION TO--Continued.
(7) In Relation to Conferences.
Sometimes one House disregards the request of the other for a
conference and recedes from its disagreement, thereby rendering a
conference unnecessary. Volume V, sections 6316-6318.
Instance wherein the Senate receded from its amendment to a House bill,
although it had insisted and asked a conference, to which the House had
agreed. Volume V, section 6319.
Instance wherein the Senate receded from its disagreement to a House
amendment to its amendment, although it had insisted and asked a
conference, to which the House had agreed. Volume VIII, section 3218.
The Senate having disagreed to an amendment of the House, it was held
that a motion to ask a conference should not be made before a motion to
recede or insist had been made and decided. Volume V, section 6270.
The question on the adoption of a final conference report has
precedence of a motion to recede and concur in amendments of the other
House. Volume V, section 6523.
When one House asks a conference after the other House has adhered the
adhering House may agree to the conference without reconsidering or
receding from its vote to adhere. Volume V, section 6310.
After one House has adhered the other may recede or ask a conference,
which may be agreed to by the adhering House. Volume V, sections 6304-
6307.
Form of conference report wherein the House recedes from its amdnement
to a Senate bill. Volume V, section 6499.
Form of conference report wherein the Senate recedes from certain of
its amendments to a House bill, while the House recedes from its
disagreement as to others and agrees to certain others with amendment.
Volume V, sections 6500-6502.
Form of conference report on House amendments to a Senate bill where
the House recedes from some of its amendments and the Senate recedes
from its disagreement as to others. Volume V, section 6503.
Statement with reference to an unwritten rule of conference that the
House proposing an amendment on which agreement can not be secured must
recede or accept responsibility for failure of the bill. Volume VIII,
section 3209.
(8) Respective Duties of the Houses as to.
The principle seems to be generally accepted that the House proposing
legislation on a general appropriation bill should recede if the other
House persists in its objection. Volume IV, sections 3906-3908.
It was very early insisted on as a principle that where one House
proposes to an appropriation bill an amendment firmly resisted by the
other the proposing House should recede. Volume IV, section 3905.
RECEPTIONS.
Eminent American soldiers have been received informally by the House.
Volume V, sections 7076-7079.
Eminent Americans have been received informally by the House. Volume
VIII, section 3536.
Eminent foreign statesmen have been received informally by the House.
Volume VIII, section 3537.
A newly appointed Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court was
received informally by the House. Volume V, section 7080.
The House formally extended the privileges of the floor to the widow of
President Madison. Volume V, section 7081.
Ceremonies at the reception of General Lafayette by the House in the
presence of the Senate. Volume V, section 7082.
Form used in presenting Lafayette to the House. Volume V, section 7082.
Ceremonies at the reception of Luis Kossuth by the House. Volume V,
section 7083.
RECEPTIONS--Continued.
The entry in the Journal recording the reception of Louis Kossuth by
the House. Volume V, section 7083.
At a special session of the House Charles Stuart Parnell was introduced
by the Speaker and addressed the House. Volume V, section 7084.
The embassies of China and Japan were received by the House. Volume V,
section 7085, 7086.
The address of the ambassador of Japan to the House on the occasion of
the reception of the embassy was ordered to be entered on the journal.
Volume V, section 7085.
The House and Senate, in joint session, received the King of Hawaii,
Volume V, section 7087.
RECESS
(1) During the daily sessions.--Motion for.
(2) During the daily sessions.--Not to be voted by less than a quorum.
(3) During the daily sessions.--Taking of, by the House.
(4) During the daily sessions.--Committee of the Whole does not take,
except by permission.
(5) Of a committee.
(6) During the electoral count.
(7) Of the Congress.--Privilege of resolution providing for.
(8) Of the Congress.--For the holidays.
(9) Of the Congress.--The unusual recess of the Fortieth Congress.
(10) Of the Congress.--As related to sessions and adjournments.
(11) Of the Congress.--Status of business during.
(12) Of the Congress.--As affecting the functions of committees.
(13) Of the Congress.--As affecting the taking of testimony.
(14) Of the Congress.--Approval of bills by the President during.
(15) Of the Congress.--In relation to impeachment proceedings.
(1) During the Daily Sessions.--Motion for.
The motions to fix the day to which the House shall adjourn and for a
recess are no longer in the list of privileged motions. Volume V,
section 5301.
The motion for a recess is not, under the present rules, privileged as
against a demand that business proceed in the regular order. Volume V,
section 6663.
A motion for a recess is not privileged against a demand for the
regular order regardless of whether there is a question under debate in
the House. Volume VIII, section 3355.
While the motion to recess is not privileged against a demand for the
regular order, it is frequently entertained by consent. Volume VIII,
section 3356.
A motion for a recess is without privilege under the rules. Volume
VIII, section 3354.
The motion for a recess has been given temporary privilege by a
resolution reported from the Committee on Rules. Volume VIII, section
3359.
The motion for a recess is not in order when a question is before the
House. Volume V, section 6664.
The rule making the motions to adjourn, to fix the day to which the
House shall adjourn, and for a recess in order at any time was dropped
to prevent the continued use of those motions for purposes of
obstruction. Volume V, section 6740.
By special order the motion for a recess has been given temporary
privilege. Volume IV section 3250.
The motions to postpone, refer, amend, for a recess, and to fix the day
to which the House shall adjourn may be amended. Volume V, section
5754.
No question being under debate and a motion to adjourn having been
made, motions for a recess and to fix the day to which the House should
adjourn where not entertained. Volume V, section 5302.
Special orders are often used to further the consideration of business
by preventing dilatory motions, and in such cases the Chair has
exercised discretion as to entertaining motions to adjourn, for a
recess, and appeals. Volume IV, sections 3210-3212.
RECESS--Continued.
(1) During the Daily Sessions.--Motion for--Continued.
Pending consideration of a motion to suspend the rules a motion for a
recess was held to be such dilatory motion as is forbidden by the
rules. Volume V, sections 5748-5751.
A motion for a recess must, when entertained, be voted on, even though
the taking of the vote may have been prevented until after the hour
specified for the conclusion of the proposed recess. Volume V, section
6667.
A motion to reconsider the vote whereby the House refuses to take a
recess is not in order. Volume V, section 5625.
(2) During the Daily Sessions.--Not to be Voted by Less Than a Quorum.
A motion for a recess is not in order during a call of the House.
Volume IV, sections 2995, 2996.
Less than a quorum may not determine to take a recess, even by
unanimous consent. Volume IV, sections 2958-2960.
When less than a quorum is present a motion for a recess is not in
order. Volume IV, sections 2955-2957.
(3) During the Daily Sessions.--Taking of, by the House.
The consideration of a conference report may be interrupted, even in
the midst of the reading of the statement, by the arrival of the hour
previously fixed for a recess. Volume V, section 6524.
A roll call is not interrupted by the arrival of an hour fixed for a
recess by rule or prior vote of the House. Volume V, sections 6054,
6055.
A roll call was held not to be subject to interruption by the arrival
of the hour at which the House had previously agreed to recess. Volume
VIII, section 3133.
Where a special order requires a recess at a certain hour of a certain
day, the recess is not taken if the encroachment of a prior legislative
day prevents the existence of the said certain day as a legislative
day. Volume IV, section 3192.
When the hour previously fixed for a recess arrives, the Chair declares
the House in recess, even in the midst of a division (but not of a roll
call) or when a quorum is not present. Volume V, sections 6665, 6666.
The hour fixed by the rules for a recess having arrived, the Speaker
declares the House in recess, although less than a quorum may be
present. Volume IV, section 2965.
The hour fixed by special order for a recess having arrived, the
Speaker held the House to be in recess although a quorum was not
present. Volume VI, section 664.
If the terms of a special order seem to abrogate a rule for a recess
and an evening session for special business, the question of order
should be raised before the House goes into recess and not after the
House has met in evening session. Volume IV, section 3284.
In practice an adjournment before 5 p.m. on a Friday was held to vacate
the evening session formerly provided for by the rule. Volume IV,
section 3283.
A question has arisen as to the class of business in order when the
Friday evening session, provided for by the rules, has been prolonged
to the next day by a recess. Volume V, section 6668.
A motion to suspend the rules and pass a bill being seconded and under
consideration, was held to suspend all rules inconsistent with this
purpose, including a rule requiring a recess to be taken. Volume V,
section 5752.
An instance wherein the House, by recess, remained for two calendar
days at the stage of business wherein the motion under Rule XXIV,
section 5, was in order. Volume IV, section 3135.
Propositions for a recess are frequently entertained by unanimous
consent. Volume VIII, section 3358.
An instance wherein a recess was taken subject to the call of the
Speaker. Volume VIII, section 3358.
Instance in which an arrangement for a virtual recess of the House was
successively prolonged. Volume VIII, section 3369.
RECESS--Continued.
(3) During the Daily Sessions.--Taking of, by the House--Continued.
A recess does not terminate a legislative day and a legislative day may
not be terminated during recess. Volume VIII, section 3356.
A legislative day has not begun until the preceding legislative day has
been terminated by adjournment. Volume VIII, section 3356.
(4) GDuring the Daily Sessions.--Committee of the Whole Does Not Take,
Except by Permission.
The Committee of the Whole may take a recess only by permission of the
House. Volume V, sections 6669-6671.
The Committee of the Whole may not recess except by permission of the
House. Volume VIII, sections 3362.
The motion for a recess is not in order in the Committee of the Whole.
Volume VIII, section 3357.
Instance wherein, under special order, the Chairman of the Committee of
the Whole declared the committee in recess from one calendar day to
another. Volume VIII, section 3360.
(5) Of a Committee.
A committee takes a recess. Volume IV, section 4567.
(6) During the Electoral Count
The statutes prescribe directions as to recesses and adjournment of the
joint meeting and the two Houses during the count of the electoral
vote. Volume III, section 1919.
The question of taking recesses arose under the law providing for a
continuous legislative day during the electoral count of 1877. Volume
III, section 1954.
During the electoral count of 1877 the President pro tempore declined
to entertain a motion that the joint meeting take a recess. Volume III,
section 1955.
Neither House recesses or adjourns for the electoral count. Volume VI,
section 444.
The date for the count of the electoral vote falling on Calendar
Wednesday, the House by resolution provided for a recess on that day.
Volume VI, section 445.
(7) Of the Congress.--Privilege of Resolution Providing for.
The privilege of a resolution providing for an adjournment of more than
three days is limited in its exercise. Volume V, section 6704.
A concurrent resolution extending the time of a recess of Congress
already determined on is privileged. Volume V, section 6705.
Privilege has been given to a resolution providing for a recess of
Congress, the length of which might be fixed by the President or the
Presiding Officers of the Two House. Volume V, section 6706.
A simple resolution providing for an adjournment of the House for more
than three days and for asking the consent of the Senate thereto has
been ruled to be privileged. Volume V, sections 6702, 6703.
Forms of resolutions for adjournment of Congress sine die and for a
recess (footnote). Volume IV, section 4031.
The resolutions for final adjournment of Congress and the adjournment
for a recess are within the jurisdiction of the Committee on Ways and
Means. Volume IV, section 4031.
Prior to 1880 the rules made no provision for consideration of a
proposal to recess, but with the revision of that year the motion to
recess was given privileged status and so continued until omitted in
the revision of 1890. Volume VIII, section 3356.
(8) Of the Congress.--For the Holidays.
In the earlier days of the Congress the holiday recess was not often
taken. Volume V, sections 6678-6685.
The two Houses do not notify the President when they are about to
adjourn for the holiday recess (footnote). Volume V, sections 6676-
6680.
RECESS--Continued.
(8) Of the Congress.--For the Holidays--Continued.
A resolution providing for the holiday recess adjournment and not
reported by the committee on rules is without privilege. Volume VIII,
section 3361.
The House has adjourned for the holiday recess as of the legislative
day. Volume VIII, section 3370.
(9) Of the Congress.--The Unusual Recess of the Fortieth Congress.
The process whereby the Fortieth Congress prolonged its first session
by successive recesses, with a provision for adjournment sine die in a
certain contingency. Volume V, section 6686.
The two Houses may, by concurrent resolution, provide for an
adjournment to a certain day, with a provision that if there be no
quorum present on that day the session shall terminate. Volume V,
section 6686.
(10) Of the Congress.--As Related to sessions and Adjournments.
When the two Houses adjourn for more than three days, and not to or
beyond the day fixed by Constitution or law for the next regular
session to begin, the session is not thereby necessarily terminated.
Volume V, sections 6676, 6677.
A recess of Congress is a real, not imaginary, time when it is not
sitting in regular or extraordinary session. Volume V, section 6687.
Instances wherein one session of Congress has followed another without
appreciable interval. Volume V, sections 6690, 6692.
Reference to questions arising in the Senate as to recess appointments
in a case wherein one session followed its predecessor immediately.
Volume V, section 6687.
Discussion of the term ``recess of the Senate'' as related to the
President's power of appointment. Volume V, section 6687.
The Doorkeeper has general charge during recess of the apartments
occupied by the House. Volume I, section 262.
A recess differs from an adjournment in its effect upon pending
business and the Houses resumes consideration of unfinished business
under conditions obtaining at the time recess was taken. Volume VI,
section 664.
The motion to recess to the regular hour of meeting on the succeeding
day is not admissible because in contravention of a standing order of
the House, but if taken to such hour, the House when convened is still
in session as of the preceding day. Volume VIII, section 3356.
(11) Of the Congress.--Status of Business During.
All business pending and unfinished in the House or in committee or
awaiting concurrent action in the Senate at the end of a session is
resumed at the next session of the same Congress. Volume V, section
6727.
One House having asked a conference at one session, the other House may
agree to the conference at the next session of the same Congress.
Volume V, section 6286.
A motion to request a conference on disagreeing votes of the two Houses
having been rejected may not be repeated at the same stage of the
question, even though a recess of Congress may have intervened. Volume
V, section 6325.
(12) Of the Congress--As Affecting the Functions of Committees.
The House may empower a committee to sit during a recess which is
within the constitutional session of the House. Volume IV, sections
4541-4543.
Committees may by the House be empowered to sit during a recess that is
within the term of the Congress, but not after the expiration of the
term. Volume IV, section 4545.
Instance wherein a committee empowered to sit during recess was
directed to file its report with the Clerk of the House. Volume III,
section 1741.
The House sometimes orders a committee's report to be made in recess by
handing it to the Clerk of the House. Volume IV, sections 4676, 4677.
RECESS--Continued.
(12) Of the Congress.--As Affecting the Functions of Committees--
Continued.
The Statutes provide for a temporary committee of accounts to be
appointed by the Speaker to serve through the recess following the
expiration of a Congress. Volume IV, section 4335.
Joint committees are authorized to sit during recess of Congress by
concurrent resolution. Volume IV, sections 4434, 4435.
The powers of the Joint Committee on the Library reside with the Senate
portion in the recess after the expiration of a Congress. Volume IV,
section 4337.
The House and Senate being invited to attend the Jamestown Exposition,
appointed a joint committee to attend at a date after the expiration of
the term of the Congress. Volume V, section 7053.
Reasons why the Speaker should not appoint to a vacancy on a committee
during a recess of Congress (footnote). Volume IV, section 4460.
The Senate, as a continuing body, may continue its committees through
the recess following the expiration of a Congress. Volume IV, section
4544. Volume VI, sections 190, 343.
The two Houses, by concurrent resolution, constituted a joint select
committee of investigation, with power to send for persons and papers
and sit during the recess of Congress. Volume VI, section 380.
A committee of investigation was granted leave to file report with the
Clerk of the House after adjournment of the Congress in which it was
appointed. Volume VI, section 381.
(13) Of the Congress.--As Affecting the Taking of Testimony.
The Speaker may be authorized and directed to issue subpoenas during a
recess of Congress. Volume III, section 1806.
An investigating committee being empowered to sit during recess, the
Speaker was authorized and directed to sign subpoenas as during a
session. Volume III, section 1753.
By concurrent resolution the two Houses empowered the Vice-President
and Speaker to sign subpoenas during a recess of Congress. Volume III,
section 1763.
The two Houses by concurrent resolution constituted a joint select
committee of investigation, with power to send for persons and papers
and sit during the recess of Congress. Volume III, sections 1763, 1764.
A Senate committee, with authority to take testimony in the recess
between two sessions of the same Congress, was yet unable to compel
testimony from a recalcitrant witness. Volume III, section 1837.
(14) Of the Congress.--Approval of Bills by the President During.
The Supreme Court affirmed the validity of an act presented to the
President while Congress was sitting and signed by him within ten days,
but after the Congress had adjourned for a recess. Volume IV, section
3495.
An instance where the President signed bills after Congress had
adjourned for a recess. Volume VII, section 1087.
It may be regarded as settled that the President of the United States
may effectively approve a bill when Congress is in recess for a
specified time. Volume IV, section 3493.
The President, in the opinion of the Attorney-General, may sign a bill
at any time within ten days after Congress has adjourned for a recess.
Volume IV, section 3496.
President Johnson contended that he might not approve bills during a
recess of Congress. Volume IV, sections 3493, 3494.
(15) Of the Congress.--In Relation to Impeachment Proceedings.
A recess of Congress intervened between the impeachment of Blount and
the framing of the articles of impeachment. Volume III, section 2299.
In the Blount impeachment the House, after discussion, empowered the
committee drawing the articles to sit during the recess of Congress.
Volume III, section 2297.
The Senate in its writ of summons in the Blount impeachment fixed
respondent's appearance at the next session of Congress. Volume III,
section 2304.
RECESS--Continued.
(15) Of the Congress.--In Relation to Impeachment Proceedings--
Continued.
The impeachment of Judge Pickering was presented in the Senate on the
last day of the Seventh Congress. Volume III, section 2320.
At the beginning of the Eighth Congress the House continued the
Pickering impeachment by appointing a committee to prepare articles.
Volume III, section 2321.
The proceedings in the Chase impeach were continued after a recess of
Congress, but in deference to the practice at that time the articles
were recommitted for a new report. Volume III, section 2344.
A recess of Congress intervened between the filing of the answer and
the presentation of the replication in the Peck trial. Volume III,
section 2375.
The first attempt to impeach President Johnson continued over a recess
of the Congress. Volume III, section 2407.
The Thirty-ninth Congress having expired during investigation of
President Johnson's conduct, the House in the next Congress directed
the Judiciary Committee to resume the investigation. Volume III,
section 2401.
The later pleadings in the Belknap trial were filed with the Secretary
of the Senate during a recess of the Senate sitting for the trial.
Volume III, section 2455.
RECIPROCITY TREATIES.
After long and careful consideration the Judiciary Committee of the
House decided in 1887 that the executive branch of the Government might
not conclude a treaty affecting the revenue without the assent of the
House. Volume II, sections 1528-1530.
In 1880 the House declared that the negotiation of a treaty affecting
the revenues was an invasion of its prerogatives. Volume II, section
1524.
In 1884 and 1886 the Ways and Means Committee assumed that the right of
the House to a voice in making treaties affecting the revenue had been
conceded. Volume II, sections 1526, 1527.
Reference to discussion in the Senate over right of the House to a
voice in making treaties affecting the revenue (footnote). Volume II,
section 1528.
Approvals by Congress of reciprocity treaties affecting customs duties.
Volume II, section 1531.
In 1881 the House Committee of Foreign Affairs, discussing the treaty-
making power, concluded that the House had no share in it. Volume II,
section 1525.
The House has at times advised the Executive in regard to treaties
affecting the revenue. Volume II, sections 1520-1522.
The Ways and Means Committee has exercised jurisdiction over the
subjects of customs unions, reciprocity treaties, and conventions
affecting the revenues. Volume IV, section 4021.
The Committee on Foreign Affairs has exercised jurisdiction of the
subjects of commercial treaties and reciprocal arrangements. Volume IV,
section 4174.
RECLAMATION.
An appropriation for publication of the Reclamation Record was held to
be unauthorized by law. Volume VII, section 1229.
The Committee on Ways and Means and not the Committee on Irrigation of
Arid Lands has jurisdiction of legalization relating to issuance of
certificates of indebtedness to reclamation fund. Volume VII, section
1739.
Legislative propositions relating to the care of waters on arid public
lands belong to the jurisdiction of the Committee on the Public Lands
and not the Committee on Irrigation and Reclamation. Volume VII,
section 1931.
RECOGNITION.
(1) In procedure of the House.--Speaker's power of
(2) In procedure of the House.--No appeal from Speaker's decision as
to.
(3) In procedure of the House.--Dilatory motions, etc., not to be
entertained.
RECOGNITION--Continued.
(4) In procedure of the House.--Alternations between the two sides.
(5) In procedure of the House.--Prior right to, of mover, proposer,
etc.
(6) In procedure of the House.--Prior rights of Member in charge of a
bill.
(7) In procedure of the House.--Prior rights of members of committee in
debate.
(8) In procedure of the House.--GAfter negative decision on motion made
by Member in charge.
(9) In procedure of the House.--In relation to yielding the floor.
(10) In procedure of the House.--For the motion to suspend the rules.
(11) In procedure of the House.--For the previous question.
(12) In procedure of the House.--To move to recommit.
(13) In procedure of the House.--In the five-minute debate.
(14) In procedure of the House.--After Member has been called to order.
(15) In procedure of the House.--On a question of privilege.
(16) In procedure of the House.--In relation to motions and objections.
(17) In procedure of the House.--As related to possession of the floor.
(18) In procedure of the House.--In general.
(19) Of foreign governments.
(20) Of a State government.
(1) In Procedure of the House.--Speaker's Power of.
Rule regulating the act of the Member in seeking recognition for
debate. Volume V, section 4979.
A Member desiring recognition must first rise and address the Speaker.
Volume VI, section 283.
The rule of recognition and the hour rule for debate. Volume V, section
4978.
Under the rules the Speaker recognizes the Members who address the
House. Volume V, section 5003.
The Speaker may inquire for what purpose a Member rises and then deny
recognition. Volume VI, section 289.
An inquiry to ascertain for what purpose a Member arises does not
constitute recognition. Volume VI, section 293.
A Member in addressing the House must address the Chair. Volume V,
section 4980.
The rule as to recognition by the Speaker. Volume II, section 1419.
The Speaker has authority to name the Member who is entitled to the
floor. Volume II, sections 1422, 1423.
Reference to the early practice as to recognition. Volume II, section
1421.
The old parliamentary rule of recognition. Volume II, sections 1420,
1421.
Under the rules only the Speaker or Chairman may recognize for debate,
but by unanimous consent the time is sometimes controlled by the two
Members in charge of the two contentions on the floor. Volume V,
section 5003.
Discretion as to recognition must be lodged with the Presiding Officer.
Volume II, section 1424.
In awarding recognition the Speaker is ordinarily controlled by the
usages of the House. Volume II, section 1469.
When the House is proceeding under general parliamentary law the
Speaker is constrained to recognize any Member presenting a privileged
motion. Volume VIII, section 2283.
While circumscribed by the rules and practices of the House, the
exercise of the power of recognition is not subject to a point of
order. Volume VI, section 294.
The Speaker is constrained to recognize on Wednesday any Member
proposing a motion to dispense with proceedings in order on that day.
Volume VII, section 915.
On Consent Calendar days the Speaker recognizes for the transaction of
business by unanimous consent only in cases of emergency. Volume VII,
section 979.
RECOGNITION--Continued.
(1) In procedure of the House.--Speaker's Power of--Continued.
While the Speaker has, on extraordinary occasions of emergency or
routine, recognized Members to request unanimous consent for
consideration of unprivileged matters, it is not the practice. Volume
VII, section 983.
Debate on the motion to discharge a committee is limited by the rule
and the Speaker is constrained to deny recognition for requests to
extend the time. Volume VII, section 1010.
The Speaker declines to entertain requests for unanimous consent to
establish special orders for Wednesday. Volume VII, section 888.
On a District of Columbia day a motion to go into the Committee of the
Whole to consider District business and a motion to go into the
Committee to consider business generally privileged under a special
order are of equal privilege, and recognition to move either is within
the discretion of the Chair. Volume VII, section 877.
Recognition to propound a parliamentary inquiry is within the
discretion of the Chair and may interrupt proceedings of high
privilege. Volume VI, section 541.
Debate on a point of order is at the discretion of the Chair and
Members may speak as often as recognized. Volume VIII, section 3448.
A ``gentlemen's agreement''--a term applied to unanimous-consent orders
of more than ordinary importance--is observed with scrupulous care and
the Speaker has declined to recognize Members to submit requests which
in his opinion infringed on its provisions. Volume VI, section 710.
(2) In Procedure of the House.--No Appeal From Speaker's Decision as
to.
There is no appeal from a decision by the Speaker on a question of
recognition. Volume II, sections 1425-1428. Volume VI, section 292.
Volume VIII, sections 2429, 2646.
Under the earlier practice of the House there was an appeal from a
decision of the Speaker on a question of recognition. Volume II,
sections 1429-1434.
The Chair, having used his discretion in recognizing a Member for
debate on a point of order, declined to entertain an appeal from this
recognition. Volume V, section 6946.
(3) In Procedure of the House.--Dietary Motions, etc., Not To Be
Entertained.
No dilatory motion shall be entertained by the Speaker. Volume V,
section 5706.
Review of the conditions which resulted in the rule empowering the
Speaker to decline to recognize for dilatory motions. Volume V, section
5706.
The Chair being satisfied that a quorum was present and that a point of
no quorum was made for dilatory purposes declined to entertain it.
Volume VIII, section 2808.
The point of no quorum may not be held dilatory when well taken, and
regardless of the fact that a roll call has just disclosed the presence
of a quorum, the Speaker will entertain a point of no quorum when
manifestly justified. Volume VIII, section 2806.
In the absence of intervening business, the Speaker declined to
entertain a point of no quorum made immediately following a yea-and-nay
vote on which a quorum voted. Volume VIII, section 2810.
Where obviously offered for the purpose of delaying consideration the
Chair has declined to entertain an amendment. Volume VIII, section
2798.
(4) In Procedure of the House.--Alternations Between the Two Sides.
Recognitions are alternated between the majority and minority sides of
the pending question. Volume II, section 1443.
Recognitions are alternated according to differences on the pending
question rather than on account of political differences. Volume II,
section 1444.
A member of the committee having occupied the floor in favor of a
measure, a Member opposing should be recognized, even though he be not
a member of the committee. Volume II, section 1445.
RECOGNITION--Continued.
(4) In Procedure of the House.--Alternations Between the Two Sides--
Continued.
In general debate the Speaker recognizes with the purpose of securing
alternation of the two sides, but this principle is not insisted on
rigidly where a limited time is controlled by members, as in the forty
minutes' debate under section 3 of Rule XXVIII. Volume II, section
1442.
When a bill is reported from the Committee of the Whole with the
recommendation that the enacting clause be stricken out, right to prior
recognition passes from the Member in charge to the leading opponent of
the bill. Volume VIII, section 2629.
In the House the Member reporting a measure is entitled to recognition
for one hour during which he may yield to others as he may choose, and
at the close of which, unless the previous question is moved, the
ranking Member in opposition may be recognized for an hour with the
same privilege, after which other Members favoring and opposing the
measure are recognized alternately, preference being given Members of
the committee reporting the measure. Volume VIII, section 2460.
(5) In Procedure of the House.--Prior Right to, of Mover, Proposer,
etc.
The Member on whose motion a subject is brought before the house is
first entitled to the floor in debate. Volume II, section 1446. Volume
VI, section 302.
The mover of a proposition is entitled to prior recognition for
allowable motions relating thereto. Volume VI, section 394.
The proponent of a resolution is entitled to prior recognition for
motions and debate. Volume VIII, section 2454.
The mover of a proposition is entitled to prior recognition to move to
reconsider. Volume II, section 1454.
The Member on whose motion the enacting clause of a bill is stricken
out in Committee of the Whole is entitled to prior recognition when the
bill is reported to the House. Volume V, section 5337.
The two Houses having separated to pass on an objection raised during
the electoral count of 1877, the Speaker decided that the right to
prior recognition belonged to the Member who had raised the objection
in the joint meeting. Volume III, section 1956.
The House having agreed to a motion to discharge a committee from
further consideration of a resolution, the proponent of the motion was
recognized to debate the resolution. Volume VI, section 417.
When resolution is brought directly before the House independently of a
committee the proponent's right to prior recognition for debate takes
precedence over the motion to refer. Volume VI, section 86.
A Member presenting a privileged report and Members submitting minority
views are entitled to recognition to read in full the report or views
respectively although no question may be pending. Volume VI, section
379.
In the Committee of the Whole House the chairman of the standing
committee reporting business in order on the current day is entitled to
prior recognition to offer motions relative to the order of business,
but such motions being rejected, the right to recognition passes to the
leading Member in opposition. Volume VIII, section 2865.
A motion to lay a proposition on the table is in order before the
Member entitled to prior recognition for debate has begun his remarks.
Volume VI, section 86.
Upon the presentation of a privileged report embodying no
recommendations, any Member offering a motion for its disposition is
entitled to recognition for one hour's debate thereon. Volume VI,
section 379.
The Member presenting a committee report from the floor is entitled to
prior recognition. Volume VI, section 411.
Questions relating to impeachment while of high privilege must be
submitted in the form of a resolution to entitle the proponent to
recognition for debate. Volume VI, section 470.
A Member submitting a privileged resolution proposing impeachment is
entitled to recognition for one hour in which to debate it. Volume VI,
section 468.
RECOGNITION--Continued.
(5) In Procedure of the House.--Prior Right to, of Mover, Proposer,
etc.--Continued.
A Member recognized to present a privileged resolution may not be taken
from the floor by a motion to refer. Volume VI, section 468.
The proponent of a proposition to refer impeachment charges to a
committee is entitled to one hour in debate exclusive of the time
required for the reading of the charges. Volume VI, section 549.
While members of the committee are entitled to priority of recognition
for debate, a motion to lay a proposition on the table is in order
before the Member entitled to prior recognition for debate has begun
his remarks. Volume VI, section 413.
The member reporting a bill from a committee is entitled to recognition
when the bill is taken up for consideration in the House. Volume VI,
section 514.
A motion to discharge a committee having been agreed to, its proponents
are entitled to prior recognition in debate and for allowable motions
to expedite consideration. Volume VII, section 1012.
(6) In Procedure of the House.--Prior Rights of Member in Charge of a
Bill.
The Chairman of the committee in charge of a bill is entitled at all
stages to prior recognition for allowable motions intended to expedite
the bill. Volume II, sections 1457, 1458.
The chairman of the committee which reported a bill is entitled to
prior recognition when the Senate amendments thereto are debated.
Volume II, section 1452.
The Member reporting a bill from a committee is entitled to recognition
to move as to disposition of the bill, although another Member may have
risen first. Volume II, section 1447.
The Member in charge of the bill is entitled at all stages to prior
recognition for allowable motions intended to expedite the bill. Volume
VI, section 300.
The proponent of a motion is entitled to the floor against all save the
Member in charge, who has prior right to recognition and may move the
previous question at any time during the hour allotted him. Volume
VIII, section 3231.
A Member may not be offering a motion of higher privilege than the
pending motion deprive any member of the committee in charge of the
bill of the floor. Volume II, sections 1460-1463. Volume VI, section
297. Volume III, sections 2454, 3193, 3197, 3259.
The question as to the extent to which the chairman of the committee
reporting a bill should be recognized to offer amendments to perfect it
in preference to other Members. Volume II, section 1450.
The chairman of a committee having in committee opposed a bill must in
the House yield prior recognition to a member of his committee who has
favored the bill. Volume II, section 1449.
The control of a bill on the floor having devolved on the ranking
member of the committee favoring it, he resigned his right to the
introducer of the bill, who was not a member of the committee. Volume
II, section 1455.
The Member in charge of the bill is recognized anew after he has
presented the bill and it has been read at the Clerk's desk. Volume II,
section 1451.
The Member in charge of the bill is entitled to prior recognition to
offer amendments. Volume VI, section 296.
A Member in charge may yield for debate and retain control of the
remainder of the time allotted, but in yielding for amendments thereby
relinquishes the floor. Volume VII, section 801.
While the motion to lay on the table is not debatable, the chairman of
a committee reporting a proposition to the House with the
recommendation that it be laid on the table is entitled to recognition
for debate before moving to lay on the table. Volume VI, section 412.
The member in charge of a bill under consideration in the House is
recognized for an hour, during which he may move the previous question
or yield time, but in yielding to a Member to offer an amendment he
surrenders the floor. Volume VII, section 1053.
RECOGNITION--Continued.
(6) In Procedure of the House.--Prior Rights of Member in Charge of a
Bill--Continued.
Debate on Senate amendments reported in disagreement by managers on the
part of the House is under the hour rule, but the Member in charge is
entitled to prior recognition and may move the previous question.
Volume VII, section 1572.
A Member may demand the question of consideration; although the Member
in charge may demand the floor for debate. Volume VI, section 404.
While the Member in charge must yield for preferential motions, a
Member may not by offering such motion deprive the Member in charge of
the floor. Volume VIII, section 3259.
A member having control of time for debate can not exclude the
preferential motion to recede and concur, but may not be deprived of
the floor by such motion. Volume VIII, section 3197.
The motion to recede from disagreement and concur in a Senate amendment
has precedence of a motion to insist further, but a member by offering
such motion may not deprive the member-in-charge of the floor. Volume
VIII, section 3193.
The Member in charge of the bill may not by demanding the previous
question take a Member from the floor. Volume VIII, section 2609.
A Member rising to a question of privilege was recognized in preference
to the Member in charge without inquiry as to the purpose for which the
latter rose. Volume VI, section 556.
(7) In Procedure of the House.--Prior Rights of Members of Committee in
Debate.
Members of the committee reporting a bill are entitled to priority of
recognition for debate. Volume II, section 1448.
The members of the committee reporting the bill have precedence in the
discussion. Volume II, section 1438. Volume VI, sections 306, 307.
The Chairman of the Committee of the Whole which last reports a bill
does not thereby become entitled to prior recognition in debate. Volume
II, section 1453.
Members of the committee on the District of Columbia have precedence in
recognition for debate on days claimed by the committee for the
consideration of District business. Volume VII, section 875.
The Member calling up a House bill on Calendar Wednesday is recognized
for one hour and may move the previous question, for the purpose of
preventing debate or amendment, at any time. Volume VII, section 955.
A Member of the committee calling up a bill on Calendar Wednesday is
entitled to prior recognition to oppose it, but if no Member of the
committee opposes it any Member may be recognized in opposition. Volume
VII, section 958.
In recognizing for debate under the Calendar Wednesday rule, preference
is given Members of the committee reporting the bill; if no Member of
the committee claims the time in opposition, the Chair may recognize
any Member for that half of the time. Volume VII, section 959.
The proponents of a motion to discharge a committee are entitled to
open and close debate thereon. Volume VII, section 1010a.
Under a special order providing for equal division of time for debate
between those favoring and those opposing a bill, without designating
who should control the time, it was held to be within the discretion of
the Chair to recognize a Member supporting and a Member opposing the
measure, each of whom should respectively control half the time. Volume
VII, section 785.
Where a special order for the consideration of a bill limited general
debate to one hour without providing for control of the time it was
held that the Member in charge should be recognized to control the time
in favor of the bill; the ranking minority Member to control the time
in opposition; and if none of the minority opposed the bill the
minority leader should control the time in opposition. Volume VIII,
section 2461.
RECOGNITION--Continued.
(8) GIn Procedure of the House.--After Negative Decision on Motion Made
by Member in Charge.
A motion to direct or control the consideration of the subject before
the House being made by the Member in charge and decided adversely, the
charge of the subject passes to the opponents. Volume II, sections
1465-1468. Volume VI, section 308.
The House having disagreed to the recommendation of the committee
reporting a resolution, the Speaker recognized an opponent of the
committee, but not the original proposer of the resolution. Volume II,
sections 1469-1472.
When a bill is reported from the Committee of the Whole with an adverse
recommendation an opponent of it is recognized to make a motion as to
its disposition. Volume IV, section 4897.
A conference report having been disagreed to, one of the opponents of
the report was recognized to make the motions in relation to the
pending amendments. Volume V, section 6396.
A motion made by the Member in control of a conference report being
decided adversely, it has unusually been held that the right of
recognition passes to the opponents. Volume II, sections 1473-1477.
The defeat of an amendment proposed by the committee does not cause the
right to prior recognition to pass from the Member representing the
committee in charge of the bill. Volume II, section 1478.
The adoption of an amendment against the advice of a Member in charge
of the bill does not cause him to lose his right to prior recognition.
Volume II, section 1479.
A material motion by the Member in charge being rejected through
absence of the majority acting under representations of the minority,
the minority declined to take advantage of the situation and yielded
for a motion to adjourn. Volume VI, section 312.
While the rejection of a conference report transfers the control of the
measure to the opponents, the sustaining of a point of order against a
conference report is not adverse action on the part of the House and
exerts no effect on the right of recognition. Volume VI, section 313.
(9) In Procedure of the House.--In Relation to Yielding the Floor.
A Member who has yielded the floor for a motion to adjourn is entitled
to prior recognition after that motion is decided in the negative.
Volume V, section 5011.
A Member who had yielded the floor to enable the subject to be
postponed to a day certain was held to be entitled to prior recognition
when the subject was again considered. Volume V, section 5014.
The right of a Member to yield of his time has been modified by the
principle that members of the committee reporting the subject are
entitled to prior recognition. Volume V, section 5028.
A Member who resumes his seat while a paper is being read in his time
does not thereby lose his right to proceed. Volume V, section 5015.
A Member recognized to debate a question of personal privilege may not
yield to another to propound irrelevant questions or inject extraneous
subjects. Volume VI, section 617.
(10) In Procedure of the House.--For the Motion to Suspend the Rules.
The admission of the motion to suspend the rules on a committee
suspension day is a matter of recognition by the Chair. Volume V,
section 6845.
In the later practice it has been held that the rules permit but do not
require the Speaker to entertain motions to suspend the rules. Volume
V, sections 6791-6794.
Recognition to move suspension of the rules on days on which the
motions is in order is within the discretion of the Speaker. Volume
VIII, sections 3402, 3403.
On a motion to suspend the rules the Member demanding a second divides
with the mover the forty minutes of debate. Volume V, sections 6823,
6824.
On a motion to suspend the rules a member of the committee which
reported the bill is entitled to priority over other opponents of the
bill in demanding a second. Volume V, sections 6802-6804.
RECOGNITION--Continued.
(10) In Procedure of the House.--For the Motion to Suspend the Rules--
Continued.
On a motion to suspend the rules the Speaker in recognizing a Member to
demand a second gives priority to one opposed to the motion, but if no
one rises in opposition, recognizes for that purpose a Member favoring
the proposition. Volume VIII, section 3407.
In qualifying for recognition to demand a second it is not sufficient
to express conditional or partial opposition to the bill, but it is
necessary to announce unconditional opposition. Volume VIII, section
3408.
On motion to suspend the rules one opposed to the bill has prior right
to recognition to demand a second over a member of the committee
reporting the bill who favors the motion. Volume VIII, section 3409.
While the Speaker in recognizing Members to demand a second on a motion
to suspend the rules, in the absence of other considerations, gives
priority to members of the committee and to the political minority, the
determining qualification is opposition to the motion and members of
the political minority favoring the proposition. Volume VIII, section
3415.
If no one qualifies to demand a second on a motion to suspend the
rules, and no minority member seeks recognition for that purpose, the
Speaker recognizes at his discretion. Volume VIII, section 3416.
In the allotment of time for debate on a motion to suspend the rules
and pass a bill, a member of the committee reporting the bill has prior
to recognition over one not a member of the committee. Volume VIII,
section 3415.
Where the proponent of a motion to suspend the rules is opposed to the
proposition, a member who favors it will be recognized to control the
20 minutes of debate on that side. Volume VIII, section 3416.
Requests for recognition to demand a second to a motion to suspend the
rules come too late after the second has been ordered. Volume VIII,
section 3416.
The rule providing for the call of the Consent Calendar on the first
and third Mondays does not preclude recognition within the discretion
of the Speaker for a motion to suspend the rules, and such motion is in
order before the calendar is called or at any time before the call is
completed. Volume VIII, section 3405.
Instance wherein the Speaker near the end of a session requested that
Members desiring to be recognized to move to suspend the rules submit
their request in writing. Volume VIII, section 3402.
The speaker is forbidden to recognize for motions to suspend the rule
prohibiting the introduction of persons in the galleries. Volume VI,
section 197.
(11) In Procedure of the House.--For the Previous Question.
It is in order for a Member to make a motion and thereupon to demand
the previous question on the motion. Volume V, section 5477-5479.
The Member in charge of the bill is entitled to prior recognition to
move the previous question. Volume VIII, section 2748.
The Member in charge of the bill and having the floor may demand the
previous question, although another Member may propose to offer a
motion of higher privilege, but the motion of higher privilege must be
put before the previous question. Volume V, section 5480.
A Member may not demand the previous question if the Member in charge
of the bill claims the floor in debate. Volume II, section 1458.
If after debate the Member in charge of the bill does not move the
previous question, another Member, having the floor, may do so. Volume
V, section 5475.
A Member having obtained the floor to make a preferential motion may
not thereupon demand the previous question to the exclusion of the
Member in charge of the bill. Volume II, section 1459.
RECOGNITION--Continued.
(11) In Procedure of the House.--For the Previous Question--Continued.
A Member may demand the question of consideration, although the Member
in charge of the bill may claim the floor for debate, but the previous
question may not be demanded in a similar way. Volume V, sections 4944,
4945.
A Member opposed to the pending bill is entitled to recognition to move
the previous question on a motion to postpone consideration in
preference to the Member in charge claiming the floor in debate. Volume
VIII, section 2685.
A Member who, having the floor, moved the previous question was
permitted to resume the floor on withdrawing the motion. Volume V,
section 5474.
A demand for the previous question having been withdrawn, any Member is
entitled to recognition to renew the motion, although a member of the
committee reporting the bill demands the floor. Volume VIII, section
2683.
The Member in charge of the bill is entitled to prior recognition to
move the previous question even after he has surrendered the floor for
debate. Volume VIII, section 2682.
The opponents of a bill have no claim to prior recognition to make the
motion to refer under Rule XVII. Volume II, section 1456.
(12) In Procedure of the House.--To Move to Recommit.
A rule provides that after the previous question is ordered on the
passage of a bill preference in recognition to move to recommit shall
be given a Member opposed to the bill. Volume VIII, section 2757.
Under the later rule but one motion to recommit is in order, and the
Speaker in recognizing for the motion is required to give preference to
a Member opposed to the bill. Volume VIII, section 2762.
The motion to recommit is the prerogative of the minority, and Members
opposed to the bill are recognized to move recommitment in the order of
their committee rank. Volume VIII, section 2697.
When the previous question has been ordered on a bill and amendments to
final passage, members of the committee reporting the bill who qualify
without condition or reservation are entitled to priority in
recognition to move to recommit. Volume VIII, section 2771.
The leading opponent of the pending measure is entitled to prior
recognition to move to recommit. Volume VIII, section 2764.
In recognizing Members to move to recommit, the Speaker gives
preference, first, to the ranking minority member of the committee
reporting the bill; then to the remaining minority members of that
committee in the order of their rank, and if no member of the committee
qualifies, then to the leader of the minority party in the House.
Volume VIII, section 2767.
In recognizing for the motion to recommit, the Speaker gives preference
to members of the committee reporting the bill, and if no member of the
committee rises, recognizes within his discretion any Member opposed to
the bill and from such recognition there is no appeal. Volume VIII,
section 2762.
The practice is for the Speaker to ask a Member offering a motion to
recommit if he is opposed to the bill, and if he is not, then to
inquire if any Member opposed to the bill desires to move recommitment,
and if none rises the Member first rising is recognized. Volume VIII,
section 2765.
In recognizing for the motion to recommit the Speaker will not
investigate the attitude of a Member on the bill further than to
inquire, and accepts his statement as final. Volume VIII, section 2770.
In recognizing under the rule to move to recommit, the Speaker is
governed by the attitude of Members toward the bill and not by their
political affiliation. Volume VIII, section 2773.
RECOGNITION--Continued.
(12) In Procedure of the House.--To Move to Recommit--Continued.
Recognition to offer a motion to recommit is governed by the attitude
of the Member toward the bill, and a Member opposed to the bill without
qualification is entitled to preference over a Member opposed to the
bill in its pending form. Volume VIII, section 2714.
Recognition to move recommitment is governed by the attitude of the
Member toward the bill, and a Member opposed to the bill as a whole is
entitled to prior recognition over a Member opposed to a portion of the
bill. Volume VIII, section 2731.
A Member qualifying as unconditionally opposed to a bill is entitled to
recognition to move recommitment in preference to a Member opposed to
the bill provisionally or in part. Volume VIII, section 2698.
Recognition to move recommitment is determined by the attitude of
proponents on the pending bill, and a Member opposed to the bill
without qualification is recognized in preference to a Member opposed
to the bill in part or conditionally. Volume VIII, section 2758.
A Member opposed to the bill as a whole is recognized to move to
recommit in preference to one opposed to a portion of the bill only.
Volume VIII, section 2769.
In recognitions to move to recommit, a Member opposed to the bill as a
whole has preference over one opposed to the bill in part, and a Member
opposed to the bill in part takes precedence of a Member favoring the
bill. Volume VIII, section 2713.
A member of the committee reporting a bill is entitled to prior
recognition to move recommitment in preference to one not a member of
the committee. Volume VIII, section 2769.
A member of the committee opposed to the bill reporting the measure is
entitled to recognition to move recommitment over one not a member of
the committee but otherwise equally qualified. Volume VIII, section
2773.
A motion to recommit having been ruled out of order, the proponent is
entitled to prior recognition to offer a second motion to recommit.
Volume VIII, section 2713.
Two motions to recommit offered by a Member having been ruled out of
order, the Speaker recognized him to submit a third motion to recommit
when convinced that it was not offered for dilatory purposes. Volume
VIII, section 2713.
A motion to recommit having been ruled out of order, another motion is
in order if offered in good faith, but subsequent recognition to move
recommitment is within the discretion of the Speaker, and may be denied
if dilatory. Volume VIII, section 2760.
The motion to recommit may not be made while another has the floor, and
a Member proposing a resolution is entitled to one hour for debate,
during which time the motion may not be offered without his consent.
Volume VIII, section 2742.
Recognition to move recommitment of a conference report is due Members
opposed to the report, regardless of party affiliations, but in the
absence of other considerations preference is accorded Members of the
minority. Volume VIII, section 3319.
While the simple motion to recommit is not admissible to the Committee
of the Whole, it is in order to move to rise and report with the
recommendations that the bill be recommitted. Volume VIII, section
2329.
(13) In Procedure of the House.--In Five-minute Debate.
A Member who has occupied five minutes on a pro forma amendment may not
by making another pro forma amendment lengthen his time. Volume V,
section 5222.
During the five-minute debate recognitions are not necessarily
alternated between the political divisions of the House, but are
governed by conditions relating to the pending question. Volume V,
section 5223.
(14) In Procedure of the House.--After Member Had Been Called to Order.
A Member who resumes his seat after being called to order loses his
claim to prior right of recognition. Volume V, section 5016.
A Member who has been called to order in debate and decided out of
order loses the floor and another may be recognized. Volume V, sections
5196, 5199.
RECOGNITION--Continued.
(15) In Procedure of the House.--On a Question of Privilege.
In presenting a question involving the privilege of the House, a Member
is required to submit a resolution before proceeding in debate. Volume
VI, section 569.
A Member may not be taken from the floor by a question of privilege.
Volume VIII, section 2528.
Although a Member had been recognized to present a privileged report
from the Committee on Ways and Means, a question of privilege was given
precedence. Volume VI, section 557.
A Member proposing a resolution relating to the privilege of the House
was recognized in preference to a Member requesting recognition to call
up a conference report. Volume VI, section 559.
Having presented one question of a privilege, a Member, before
discussing it, may submit a second question of privilege related to the
first and discuss both on one recognition. Volume VI, section 562.
A Member recognized to present a question of privilege based on a
telegram was permitted to discuss subjects indirectly referred to in a
resolution mentioned in the telegram. Volume VI, section 563.
A Member recognized to discuss a question of privilege may not yield
for debate. Volume VI, section 563.
A Member rising to a question of personal privilege was not permitted
to take from the floor another Member who had been recognized for
debate. Volume VIII, section 2459.
A question of privilege relating to the conduct of several Members
being before the House, one of them may not claim the floor, by
asserting a question of personal privilege. Volume III, section 2534.
An inquiry by the House as to an alleged abuse of the leave to print
does not necessarily entitle the Member implicated to the floor on a
question of personal privilege. Volume V, section 7012.
(16) In Procedure of the House.--In Relation to Motions and Objections.
Under the latest rulings a motion to lay a proposition on the table is
in order before the Member entitled to prior recognition for debate has
begun his remarks. Volume V, sections 5391--5395.
A Member is permitted under certain circumstances to make a double
motion. Volume V, section 5637.
The Member should rise in objecting to a request for unanimous consent.
Volume II, sections 1137, 1138.
A Member rising to make a parliamentary inquiry may not under that
guise offer a motion to strike out the enacting clause, but must have
the floor in his own right for that purpose. Volume VIII, section 2625.
A Member having the floor to offer a motion may move the previous
question thereon although another claims recognition to offer a motion
of higher privilege, but the motion of higher privilege must be put
before the previous question. Volume VIII, section 2684.
A Member proposing a preferential motion is entitled to recognition
prior to the disposition of the pending motion, but may not by offering
such motion deprive another of the floor. Volume VIII, section 3183.
While an appeal or a motion to adjourn is always in order, a Member
must first secure recognition in order to present either. Volume VI,
section 293.
(17) In Procedure of the House.--As Related to Possession of the Floor.
A Member may not make a motion to adjourn while another Member is in
possession of the floor. Volume V, sections 5369, 5370. Volume VIII,
section 2646.
The fact that a Member has the floor on one matter does not necessarily
entitle him to prior recognition for a motion relating to a different
matter. Volume II, section 1464.
A Member may lose his right to the floor if he neglects to claim it
before another Member has been recognized. Volume II, sections 1435,
1436.
RECOGNITION--Continued.
(17) In Procedure of the House.--As Related to Possession of the
Floor--Continued.
After a Member has proceeded with his remarks it is too late to
challenge his right to the floor. Volume II, section 1437.
A Member may not prefer a parliamentary inquiry while another Member is
in possession of the floor. Volume VIII, section 2455.
In the House a Member may not yield even temporarily for other business
without losing the floor. Volume VIII, section 2468.
A Member having the floor for debate may be interrupted for the
presentation of a proper point of order. Volume VIII, section 2466.
(18) In Procedure of the House.--In General.
At the organization of the House a person whose name is not on the
Clerk's role may not be recognized. Volume I, section 86.
Before the election of a Speaker the Clerk recognizes Members. Volume
I, section 74.
Duty of the Speaker as to recognition of a Delegate after the Territory
has been admitted as a State. Volume I, section 408.
A Member of the minority party offered the resolution relating to the
death of President Taylor. Volume V, section 7177.
(19) Of Foreign Governments.
The House has usually had a voice in the recognition of the
independence of a foreign nation when such recognition has affected
relations with another power. Volume II, section 1541-1544.
An authorization of diplomatic relations with a foreign nation
originated in the House in 1882. Volume II, section 1549.
Congratulations of the House at the appearance of a new nation. Volume
II, section 1552.
Arguments in the Senate that the power of recognizing foreign
governments is vested in the President. Volume II, section 1545.
(20) Of a State Government.
Reference to principles governing recognition of a State government by
the President of the United States. Volume I, section 349.
RECOGNIZANCE.
The House declined to release Samuel Houston on bail pending his trial
by the House for contempt. Volume II, section 1618.
Articles of impeachment being presented against a Senator, he was
sequestered from his seat and was ordered to and did recognize for his
appearance. Volume III, section 2118.
Upon the impeachment of William Blount the Senate took him into custody
and required bonds for his appearance, and informed the House thereof.
Volume III, section 2296.
Form of recognizance given by the respondent in an impeachment case for
his appearance. Volume III, section 2118.
After his expulsion from the Senate William Blount was surrendered by
his bondsmen and gave bonds anew to answer to the impeachment. Volume
III, section 2298.
The Blount precedent for requiring bonds of the respondent was
discussed adversely in the Peck case. Volume III, section 2367.
RECOMMIT, MOTION TO.
(1) Nature and use of the motion.--In general.
(2) Nature and use of the motion.--Repetition of.
(3) Nature and use of the motion.--Precedence of.
(4) Nature and use of the motion.--Relations to other motions.
(5) Nature and use of the motion.--Debate on and amendment of.
(6) Nature and use of the motion.--For authorization of a select
committee.
(7) Nature and use of the motion.--For reference of bills, petition,
etc.
RECOMMIT, MOTION TO--Continued.
(8) Recognition to offer.
(9) With instructions.--General principles.
(10) With instructions.--Limitations on use of.
(11) With instructions.--To report ``forwith.''
(12) After the previous question.--Nature of the motion.
(13) After the previous question.--Not debatable but amendable.
(14) After the previous question.--Time of making.
(15) After the previous question.--As to repetition of.
(16) After the previous question.--Application of.
(17) In relation to the Committee of the Whole.
(18) As applied to conference reports.
(19) As applied to conference reports.--The Senate practice.
(20) Under provisions of special rules.
(21) Duty of a committee to which a matter is recommitted.
(22) When recommittal is automatic.
(23) In general.
(1) Nature and Use of the Motion.--In General.
Discussion of the function of the motion to recommit. Volume VIII,
section 2698.
Discussion of the history and function of the motion to recommit.
Volume VIII, section 2727.
The motions to refer, commit, and recommit are practically the same.
Volume V, section 5521.
The motions to refer, commit, and recommit are practically the same,
and a motion to recommit a Senate bill to a standing committee of the
House to which it had not previously been referred was held to be in
order. Volume VIII, section 2736.
When a standing committee reports on subject matter referred to it,
jurisdiction over it ceases unless recommitted. Volume VIII, section
2307.
The House may refer to any committee regardless of jurisdiction, and
motions to recommit may provide for reference to another committee than
that reporting the bill. Volume VIII, section 2696.
In the absence of a committee exercising jurisdiction over the subject
matter of a bill under consideration in the House, it is in order
formally to move to recommit the bill with instructions to any
committee in existence or to the Committee of the Whole House on the
state of the Union or to a proposed select committee presumably to
consist of Members serving on the committee having jurisdiction in the
preceding Congress. Volume VII, section 2102.
It is not in order to recommit a bill to a subcommittee even though
such subcommittee may have had charge of the bill during primary
consideration by the committee reporting it. Volume VIII, section 2739.
While the House was proceeding under general parliamentary law a motion
to commit a pending resolution was admitted after the previous question
had been ordered on the adoption of the resolution. Volume VIII,
section 3384.
The motion to recommit is not in order until the bill has been read the
third time. Volume VIII, section 2694.
It is not in order to move to direct a committee to report out a bill
not recommitted to it. Volume VIII, section 2729.
A bill referred to a committee and reported therefrom is sometimes
recommitted. Volume V, section 5558.
The rules contemplate that a committee may report a matter to the House
for printing and recommitment. Volume V, section 5647.
It is not in order to recommit a report until a question of order
relating to its reception has been settled. Volume V, section 5560.
RECOMMIT, MOTION TO--Continued.
(1) Nature and Use of the Motion.--In General--Continued.
The House having disposed of a report adversely it is not in order to
recommit it. Volume V, section 5559.
A bill being under consideration ``in the House as in Committee of the
Whole'' a motion to commit was decided to be in order, although the
reading by sections had not begun. Volume IV, sections 4931, 4932.
After discussion, the Senate decided out of order a motion to refer an
amendment to a pending bill without the bill itself. Volume V, section
5557.
(2) Nature and Use of the Motion.--Repetition of.
A motion to postpone to a day certain, refer, or postpone indefinitely,
being decided, is not again in order on the same day at the same stage
of the question. Volume V, section 5301.
Interpretation of the rule which forbids the repetition of the motions
to postpone or refer at the same stage of the question. Volume V,
section 5591.
A motion to recommit being rule out on a point of order, a second
motion to recommit is then admissible. Volume VIII, section 2736.
Only one proper motion to recommit may be made and if rejected a second
motion to recommit is not in order. Volume VIII, section 2737.
A motion to recommit having been ruled out of order, another motion is
in order if offered in good faith, but subsequent recognition to move
recommitment is within the discretion of the Speaker and may be denied
if dilatory. Volume VIII, section 2760.
(3) Nature and Use of the Motion--Precedence of.
The rule establishing the precedence of the motion to refer (or
recommit) as related to other motions. Volume V, section 5301.
The motion to refer, the previous question not being ordered, has
precedence of the motion to amend. Volume V, section 5555.
Whether ``a question is under debate'' or not, a motion to lay on the
table has precedence of a motion to refer. Volume V, section 5303.
During consideration of a motion to suspend the rules and pass a bill,
it is not in order to move to commit the bill or to demand a separate
vote on amendments pending with the bill. Volume V, section 6860.
A motion to recommit may be made after the engrossment and third
reading of a bill, even though the previous question may not have been
ordered. Volume V, sections 5562, 5563.
The simple motion to recommit and the motion to recommit with
instructions are of equal privilege under the rule and neither has
precedence over the other. Volume VIII, sections 2714, 2758, 2762.
The motion to recommit may not be made while another has the floor, and
a Member proposing a resolution is entitled to one hour for debate,
during which time the motion may not be offered without his consent.
Volume VIII, section 2742.
(4) Nature and Use of the Motion.--Relations to Other Motions.
The motions to postpone, refer, amend, for a recess, and to fix the day
to which the House shall adjourn may be amended. Volume V, section
5754.
An instance wherein a motion to refer was laid on the table. Volume V,
section 5433.
The motion to lay on the table may not be applied to the motion to
recommit authorized after the previous question is ordered. Volume V,
sections 5412-5414. Volume VIII, sections 2653, 2655.
The motion to postpone indefinitely may not be applied to the motion to
refer. Volume V, section 5317.
After a committee has reported a matter it is too late to reconsider
the vote by which it was referred. Volume V, section 5651.
RECOMMIT, MOTION TO--Continued.
(4) Nature and Use of the Motion.--Relations to Other Motions--
Continued.
There is a question as to whether or not the rule forbidding a bill to
be brought back from a committee on a motion to reconsider applies to a
case wherein the House, after considering a bill, commits it. Volume V,
sections 5648-5650.
The question of consideration being pending, a motion to refer is not
in order. Volume V, section 5554.
The previous question may be moved on both the motion to refer and on
the pending resolution. Volume V, section 5466.
The previous question may be moved on a resolution while a motion to
recommit it is pending. Volume VIII, section 2678.
The motion to recommit with instructions may be made before the
engrossment of a bill and is debatable, but a demand for the previous
question, if sustained, cuts if off. Volume V, section 5561.
A former rule of the House provided that motions might be committed,
and the principle has been reasserted by the Chair. Volume V, section
5574.
(5) Nature and Use of the Motion.--Debate on and Amendment of.
The simple motion to refer or commit is debatable, but the merits of
the proposition which it is proposed to refer may not be brought into
the debate. Volume V, section 5564-5568.
On a motion to recommit the latitude of debate is not large. Volume V,
section 5054.
A former rule of the House provided that a motion to refer should not
be debatable (footnote). Volume V, section 5564.
The motion to commit, made after the previous question is ordered, is
not debatable. Volume V, section 5582.
The motion to recommit is subject to amendment, as by adding
instructions, unless the previous question is ordered. Volume V,
section 5521. Volume VIII, sections 2695, 2762.
A substitute proposing to amend instructions accompanying a motion to
recommit must be germane. Volume VIII, section 2711.
The motion to recommit is subject to amendment unless the previous
question is ordered. Volume VIII, section 2738.
Unless the previous question is ordered, a motion to recommit with
instructions is open to amendment, and a substitute striking out all
proposed instructions and substituting others cannot be ruled out as
interfering with the right of the minority to move recommitment. Volume
VIII, section 2759.
(6) Nature and Use of the Motion.--For Authorization of a Select
Committee.
A motion to refer may specify that the reference to be a select
committee of a stated number of Members, and endow this committee with
power to send for persons and papers. Volume IV, section 4402.
Instance wherein a select committee was authorized by the adoption by
the House of a motion to refer. Volume IV, section 4401.
(7) Nature and Use of the Motion.--For Reference of Bills, Petitions,
etc.
The House may by vote refer a bill to any committee, without regard to
the rules of jurisdiction. Volume IV, section 4375.
It is in order for the House to refer a bill to any committee, though
such committee under Rule XI might not have original jurisdiction of
the bill. Volume V, section 5527.
It is in order to refer a matter to a committee before its members have
been appointed. Volume IV, section 4555.
A portion of a petition may be referred to one committee and the
remainder to another, Volume IV, sections 3359, 3360.
A portion of a petition being in contravention of a rule was laid on
the table, while the remainder was referred. Volume IV, section 3358.
A joint resolution may not be divided for reference. Volume IV, section
4376.
RECOMMIT, MOTION TO--Continued.
(7) Nature and Use of the Motion.--For Reference of Bills, Petitions,
etc.--Continued.
The parliamentary law provides that the House may commit a portion of a
bill or part to one committee and part to another. Volume V, section
5558.
It was held in order to refer a matter to a joint committee, although a
law directed that such matters be referred to the House members of the
said joint committee. Volume IV, section 4433.
During the electoral count of 1877 the Speaker held that the House
alone might not refer a matter to the Electoral Commission. Volume III,
section 1955.
The Committee of the Whole having reported back Senate amendments to a
bill with recommendations for their disposition, it was held that a
motion to recommit properly applied to the bill and not to the
amendments. Volume VIII, section 2743.
(8) Recognition to Offer.
A rule provides that after the previous question is ordered on the
passage of a bill preference in recognition to move to recommit shall
be given a Member opposed to the bill. Volume VIII, section 2757.
Under the later rule but one motion to recommit is in order, and the
Speaker in recognizing for the motion is required to give preference to
a Member opposed to the bill. Volume VIII, section 2762.
The motion to recommit is the prerogative of the minority, and Members
opposed to the bill are recognized to move recommitment in the order of
their committee rank. Volume VIII, section 2697.
When the previous question has been ordered on a bill and amendments to
final passage, members of the committee reporting the bill who qualify
without condition or reservation are entitled to priority in
recognition to move to recommit. Volume VIII, section 2771.
The leading opponent of the pending measure is entitled to prior
recognition to move to recommit. Volume VIII, section 2764.
Prior right to move to recommit belongs to the member of the committee
reporting the bill who first rises and qualifies as opposed to the
bill. Volume VIII, section 2770.
In recognizing Members to move to recommit the Speaker gives
preference, first, to the ranking minority member of the committee
reporting the bill; then to the remaining minority members of that
committee in the order of their rank, and if no member of the committee
qualifies, then to the leader of the minority party in the House.
Volume VIII, section 2767.
In recognizing for the motion to recommit, the Speaker gives preference
to members of the committee reporting the bill, and if no member of the
committee rises, recognizes within his discretion any Member opposed to
the bill and from such recognition there is no appeal. Volume VIII,
section 2762.
A member of the committee reporting a bill is entitled to prior
recognition to move recommitment in preference to one not a member of
the committee. Volume VIII, sections 2769, 2773.
Recognition to move recommitment is determined by the attitude of
proponents on the pending bill, and a Member opposed to the bill
without qualification is recognized in preference to a Member opposed
to the bill in part or conditionally. Volume VIII, sections 2714, 2731,
2758, 2769.
In recognition to move to recommit, a Member opposed to the bill as a
whole has preference over one opposed to the bill in part, and a Member
opposed to the bill in part takes precedence of a Member favoring the
bill. Volume VIII, section 2713.
The practice is for the Speaker to ask a Member offering a motion to
recommit if he is opposed to the bill, and if he is not, then to
inquire if any Member opposed to the bill desires to move recommitment,
and if none rises the Member first rising is recognized. Volume VIII,
section 2765.
RECOMMIT, MOTION TO--Continued.
(8) Recognition to Offer--Continued.
In recognizing for the motion to recommit the Speaker will not
investigate the attitude of a Member on the bill further than to
inquire, and accepts his statement as final. Volume VIII, section 2770.
In qualifying to offer a motion to recommit, the attitude of the Member
at the time the motion is made and not at any previous time governs,
and statements previously made by the proponent in the discussion of
the bill are not taken into consideration. Volume VIII, section 2773.
In recognizing under the rule to move to recommit, the Speaker is
governed by the attitude of Members toward the bill and not by their
political affiliation. Volume VIII, section 2773.
The right to move to recommit a House bill with Senate amendment
belongs to a Member opposed to the bill rather than to one opposed to
the Senate amendment only. Volume VIII, section 2772.
A motion to recommit having been ruled out of order, the proponent is
entitled to prior recognition to offer a second motion to recommit.
Volume VIII, section 2713.
Two motions to recommit offered by a Member having been ruled out of
order, the Speaker recognized him to submit a third motion to recommit
when convinced that it was not offered for dilatory purposes. Volume
VIII, section 2713.
(9) With Instructions.--General Principles.
The ordinary motion to commit may be amended as by adding instructions,
unless such amendment is prevented by moving the previous question.
Volume V, section 5521. Volume VIII, sections 2695, 2762.
When it is proposed to recommit with instructions an amendment to the
instructions should be germane thereto. Volume V, section 6888. Volume
VIII, section 2711.
A division of the question is not in order on a motion to commit with
instructions or on the different branches of the instructions. Volume
V, sections 6134-6137. Volume VIII, section 3170.
The motion to recommit with instructions is debatable. Volume V,
section 5561.
A bill is sometimes recommitted to a Committee of the Whole with
instructions. Volume V, sections 5552, 5553.
A motion to recommit with instructions is subject to amendment unless
the previous question is ordered. Volume VIII, section 2698.
Instructions proposed in a motion to recommit are subject to amendment
unless the previous question has been ordered. Volume VIII, sections
2699, 2712.
The motion to recommit with instructions is a formal proceeding and is
in order prior to the election of committees to which the measure could
be referred. Volume VIII, section 2695a.
The previous question when ordered on a bill and amendments to final
passage continues in force until final disposition of the bill and is
not vitiated by recommitment with instructions to report amendments.
Volume VIII, section 2677.
(10) With Instructions.--Limitations on Use of.
It is not in order to do indirectly by a motion to commit with
instructions what may not be done directly by way of amendment. Volume
V, sections 5529-5541, 5834, 5889. Volume VIII, sections 2701, 2707,
2712.
A motion to recommit may not be accompanied by instructions to
incorporate a provision which would not have been in order if offered
as an amendment. Volume VIII, sections 2701, 2703, 2704, 2710, 2726.
It is not in order in a motion to recommit to propose to strike out or
modify an amendment previously adopted by the House. Volume VIII,
sections 2713-2715, 2717, 2719, 2720, 2723, 2724, 2727, 2743.
RECOMMIT, MOTION TO--Continued.
(10) With Instructions.--Limitations on Use of--Continued.
While a motion to recommit may not provide instructions to strike out
an amendment agreed to by the House, it may nevertheless provide
instructions to insert an amendment previously rejected by the House.
Volume VIII, section 2728.
While a motion to recommit with instructions to strike out an amendment
adopted by the House is not in order, a motion is admissible
accompanied by instructions striking out the text perfected by such an
amendment. Volume VIII, section 2698.
Although it is not in order in connection with a motion to recommit to
offer instructions striking out an amendment agreed to by the House and
insert other provisions in its place, it is in order to propose
instructions to strike out such an amendment with other portions of the
original paragraph so that a text of different meaning may be inserted.
Volume VIII, section 2727.
A motion to recommit may not include instructions proposing legislation
in a general appropriation bill. Volume VIII, section 2701.
The rejection of an amendment by the Committee of the Whole does not
preclude the offering of the same amendment in a motion to recommit
with instructions. Volume VIII, section 2700.
Amendments proposed in instructions accompanying a motion to recommit
must be germane. Volume VIII, sections 2704, 2707-2710.
A motion to recommit may not include instructions to report out any
measure other than that proposed to be committed. Volume VIII, section
2799.
A private bill for the relief of one individual may not be amended so
as to extend its provisions to another individual, even indirectly
through a motion to recommit with instructions. Volume IV, section
3296.
It is not in order to move to commit a private bill with instructions
that the committee report a general bill relating to subjects of the
same class. Volume IV, section 3295.
On a motion to commit with instructions the instructions may not
authorize a committee to report at any time, as such authorization
would constitute a change of the rules. Volume V, sections 5543, 5544.
After the previous question had been ordered it was once held in order
to move to commit with instructions to strike out a portion of an
amendment already agreed to, although such a purpose might not be
accomplished directed by a motion to amend. Volume V, section 5542.
A bill to establish a Department of Commerce and Labor may be
recommitted with instructions to report instead two bills establishing
separate departments of commerce and labor. Volume V, section 5527.
Reasoning from the parliamentary law that a part of a bill may be
committed to one committee and a part to another, it was held in order
in the Senate to commit a bill with instructions to report it as two
bills. Volume V, section 5528.
A bill having been recommitted to a committee with leave to report at
any time and being reported immediately by the chairman, was held to be
subject to the point of order that the committee had not considered it.
Volume IV, section 4691.
(11) With Instructions.--To Report ``Forthwith.''
A bill may be committed with instructions that it be reported
``forthwith,'' and in such case the chairman of the committee to which
it is committed makes a report at once without awaiting action of the
committee. Volume V, sections 5545-5547.
A motion to recommit with instructions to report forthwith having been
agreed to, the chairman of the committee to which referred at once
reports the bill in conformity with the instructions and the report is
before the House for immediate consideration. Volume VIII, section
2735.
RECOMMIT, MOTION TO--Continued.
(11) With Instructions.--To Report ``Forthwith''--Continued.
Instructions to report ``forthwith'' accompanying a motion to recommit
must be complied with, and the chairman of the committee or one for him
must actually report the bill back to the House as instructed. Volume
VIII, section 2730.
Form of report on bill recommitted with instructions. Volume VIII,
section 2735.
The committee to which a bill is recommitted with instructions to
report ``forthwith'' takes no action thereon, and the chairman or some
Member acting for him, immediately reports the bill to the House as
instructed. Volume VIII, section 2732.
The term report ``forthwith'' when employed in instructions
accompanying a motion to recommit to a committee was construed to mean
report ``at once.'' Volume VIII, section 2730.
Instructions to report ``forthwith'' are in order in a motion to
recommit notwithstanding the fact that the extent of textual changes
provided by the motion preclude immediate report. Volume VIII, section
2731.
It is in order to move to recommit, with instructions to the committee
to report ``forthwith,'' a certain proposition, but instructions that
the report be made on a certain day in future involved a different
principle. Volume V, sections 5548, 5549.
It is in order to refer a matter already under consideration to a
committee with instructions to report a bill forthwith, and such bill,
being reported, is in order for immediate consideration. Volume V,
section 5550.
A bill recommitted under Rule XVII with instructions that it be
reported ``forthwith'' was, when reported, again passed to be engrossed
and read a third time. Volume V, section 5551.
(12) After the Previous Question.--Nature of the Motion.
Under the rule for the previous question, but one proper motion to
recommit is in order. Volume VIII, section 2770.
Under Rule XVII, one proper motion to recommit is in order pending
demand for the previous question or after the previous question has
been ordered. Volume VIII, section 2760.
The motion to refer provided for in the rule for the previous question.
Volume V, section 5569.
Pending the vote on the passage of a bill under the operation of the
previous question a motion to commit to a standing or select committee,
with or without instructions, is in order. Volume V, section 5443.
The House having determined in the negative the question on the
engrossment and third reading of a bill, a motion to commit is not in
order under the rule for the previous question. Volume V, sections
5602, 5603.
The previous question having been ordered and a motion to recommit
having been made in the form of a resolution with a preamble, the
preamble was ruled out of order. Volume V, section 5589.
Before the adoption of rules, while the House was acting under general
parliamentary law, it was held that the motion to commit was in order
pending the motion for the previous question or after it had been
ordered on a resolution. Volume V, section 5604.
The opponents of a bill have no claim to prior recognition to make the
motion to refer under rule XVII. Volume II, section 1456.
A bill recommitted under section 1 of Rule XVII (rule of the previous
question) and reported back to the House must again be put on its
passage to be engrossed for a third reading. Volume V, section 5591.
A unanimous-consent agreement to close debate and vote at a specific
time is in effect an order for the previous question, and the motion to
recommit is in order under Rule XVI. Volume VIII, section 2758.
The previous question having been ordered, a motion to recommit
embodying argument is not in order. Volume VIII, section 2749.
RECOMMIT, MOTION TO--Continued.
(12) After the Previous Question.--Nature of the Motion--Continued
Before the adoption of rules, while the House was acting under general
parliamentary law, it was held that the motion to recommit was in order
pending the motion for the previous question or after it had been
ordered on a resolution. Volume VIII, section 2755.
The motion to recommit is not in order after the previous question has
been ordered on a report from the Committee on Rules. Volume VIII,
section 2270.
(13) After the Previous Question.--Not Debatable but Amendable.
After the previous question is ordered the motion to commit may be
amended, as by adding instructions, unless such amendment be precluded
by moving the previous question on the motion to commit. Volume V,
sections 5582-5584.
The motion to commit under section 1 of Rule XVII is not debatable, but
is amendable, unless the previous question is ordered on it. Volume V,
sections 5570, 5571.
The ordering of the previous question on a bill and all amendments to
final passage precludes debate on a motion to recommit but does not
exclude amendments to such motion. Volume VIII, section 2741.
(14) After the Previous Question.--Time of Making.
Where the motion for the previous question covers all stages of the
bill to the final passage the motion to commit is made after the third
reading and is not in order before engrossment or third reading or
pending the motion for the previous question. Volume V, sections 5578-
5581.
Where the motion for the previous question covers all stages of the
bill to final passage the motion to recommit is made after the third
reading, and is not in order after the question has been put on the
passage of the bill. Volume VIII, section 2747.
Where separate motions for the previous question are made respectively
on the third reading and on the passage of a bill the motion to commit
should be made only after the previous question is ordered on the
passage. Volume V, section 5577.
The motion to recommit a simple resolutions may be made at any time
before the question is put on the passage of the resolution and is not
in order after the resolution has been agreed to. Volume VIII, section
2748.
When the previous question has been ordered on a simple resolution (as
distinguished from a joint resolution) and a pending amendment the
motion to commit should be made after the vote on the amendment. Volume
V, sections 5585-5588.
The motion to refer under Rule XVII may be made pending the demand for
the previous question on the passage, whether a bill or resolution be
under consideration. Volume V, section 5576.
(15) After the Previous Question.--As to Repetition of.
Under the rule for the previous question but one motion to commit is in
order. Volume V, sections 5577, 5580, 5582, 5885.
A bill recommitted under the rule relating to the previous question and
on which when it is again reported and considered the previous question
is again ordered may again be subjected to the motion to commit. Volume
V, section 5591.
The vote whereby a bill was passed having been reconsidered, amendments
having been made and the third reading ordered again under operation of
the previous question, a motion to recommit was held to be in order,
although such a motion had previously been rejected. Volume V, section
5590.
A motion to recommit having been ruled out of order with the previous
question operating, a proper motion to recommit may be offered. Volume
VIII, section 2761.
One proper motion to recommit is in order under operation of the
previous question, and one motion being ruled out, another motion to
recommit is in order. Volume VIII, section 2763.
RECOMMIT, MOTION TO--Continued.
(16) After the Previous Question.--Application of.
The motion to commit after the previous question is ordered applies to
resolution, the word ``bill'' in the rule being a generic term applying
to all legislative propositions. Volume V, section 5572.
The motion to commit provided for in the rule for the previous question
applies not only to bills but to resolutions of the House alone. Volume
V, section 5573.
The motion to commit has been admitted pending a demand for the
previous question on agreeing to a concurrent resolution. Volume V,
section 6698.
Although the decisions conflict, those last made do not admit the
motion to commit after the previous question has been ordered on a
report from the Committee on Rules. Volume V, sections 5593-5601.
An opinion of the Speaker that the motion to commit is not in order
when the previous question has been ordered simply on a pending
amendment. Volume V, section 5573.
The motion to commit provided for in the rule for the previous question
may be applied to a motion to amend the Journal. Volume V, section
5574.
The previous question having been ordered on a motion to agree to a
Senate amendment to a House bill, a motion to commit is in order.
Volume V, section 5575.
Where a special order declares that at a certain time the previous
question shall be considered as ordered on a bill to the final passage,
it has usually, but not always, been held that the motion to commit is
precluded. Volume IV, sections 3207-3209.
The previous question having been ordered on a motion to agree to a
Senate amendment to a House bill, a motion to recommit is in order.
Volume VIII, section 2744.
The motion to recommit is not admitted after the previous question has
been ordered on a report from the Committee on Rules. Volume VIII,
section 2750.
(17) In Relation to the Committee of the Whole.
A bill is sometimes recommitted to a Committee of the Whole with
instructions. Volume V, sections 5552, 5553.
The simple motion to recommit is not in order in Committee of the
Whole. Volume IV, section 4721. Volume VIII, section 2326.
In Committee of the Whole a motion to report a bill with the
recommendation that it lie on the table has precedence of motions
recommending postponement or recommittal. Volume IV, section 4777.
A motion that the Committee of the Whole report a bill with the
recommendation that it be referred may not be made until it has been
read for amendments. Volume IV, sections 4761, 4762.
While the simple motion to recommit is not admissible in the Committee
of the Whole, it is in order to move to rise and report with the
recommendation that the bill be recommitted. Volume VIII, section 2329.
The motion to rise and report with the recommendation that the bill be
recommitted takes precedence of the motion to rise and report with the
recommendation that the bill pass. Volume VIII, section 2329.
A bill having been reported from the Committee of the Whole with
instructions which were ruled out of order as proposing a change of the
rules, the bill was held thereby to stand recommitted to the Committee
of the Whole. Volume IV, section 4784.
Upon recommitment of a bill to Committee of the Whole through rejection
of its recommendation thereon, the House automatically resolves again
into the committee for the further consideration of the bill. Volume
VIII, section 2633.
A bill recommitted to the Committee of the Whole by rejection of its
recommendation to the House is not required to be read again in full.
Volume VIII, section 2633.
A Committee of the Whole sometimes reports a bill with the
recommendation that it be recommitted to a standing committee with
certain instructions. Volume IV, section 4714.
RECOMMIT, MOTION TO--Continued.
(17) In Relation to the Committee of the Whole.--Continued.
A bill which has been considered in Committee of the Whole, and then by
the House has been recommitted to a standing committee, is not when
again reported to the House necessarily subject to the point of order
that it must be considered in Committee of the Whole. Volume IV,
sections 4828, 4829.
The Committee of the Whole having decided between two propositions and
the House having agreed to the amendment embodying that decision, it
was held to be in order in the House to move to recommit with
instructions that in effect brought the two propositions to the
decision of the House. Volume V,section 5592.
(18) As Applied to Conference Reports.
Conference reports must be adopted or rejected as reported and any
modifications however slight may be remedied only be recommitment to
the Committee of Conference. Volume VIII, section 3317.
It is in order for one body to recommit a conference report if the
other body, by action on the report, have not discharged their
managers. Volume V, sections 6545-6550, 6609. Volume VIII, sections
2738, 3310, 3313.
It is in order to recommit a conference report, if the other House by
action on the report has not discharged its managers, and after the
previous question is ordered on agreement, the motion to recommit with
or without instructions is privileged. Volume VIII, sections 3311,
3312.
The motion to recommit a conference report with instructions to the
House conferees is subject to amendment unless the previous question is
ordered. Volume VIII, section 3241.
A motion to recommit the conference report is in order at any time
before final action is taken on the report. Volume VIII, section 3256.
A question of order may not be sustained against a portion of a
conference report without affecting the entire report, and modification
can only be affected by rejection of the report and instruction of a
new conference or, when the managers on the part of the Senate have not
been discharged, by a motion to recommit with instructions. Volume
VIII, section 3307.
Recognition to move recommitment of a conference report is due Members
opposed to the report, regardless of party affiliations, but in the
absence of other considerations preference is accorded Members of the
minority. Volume VIII, section 3319.
Formerly announcement of the recommitment of a conference report was
messaged to the Senate, but under the modern practice the other House
is not notified, and managers on the part of the House carry the paper
back to conference, and a new report is formulated. Volume VIII,
section 3321.
The fact that a conference report has been previously recommitted to
the committee of conference with instructions, does not preclude a
motion to recommit the amended report. Volume VIII, section 3325.
A conference report having been recommitted to the committee of
conference, the papers are no longer before the House, and no motion
for disposition of the amendments in disagreement is in order. Volume
VIII, section 3328.
When a conference report is recommitted to the committee of conference,
it is not subject to further action in the House until again reported
by the managers. Volume VIII, section 3326.
Where a conference report has been made and acted on in one House, and
the managers of that House have thereby been discharged, the other
House is precluded thereby from recommitting the report to the
managers. Volume V, sections 6551-6553.
A conference report that has been acted on by either House is sometimes
recommitted by concurrent action of the two Houses taken by unanimous
consent. Volume V, sections 6554-6557.
Either House having acted on a conference report, it may be recommitted
only by concurrent action of the two Houses. Volume VIII, section 3316.
RECOMMIT, MOTION TO--Continued.
(18) As Applied to Conference Reports.--Continued.
A concurrent resolution providing for recommitment to conference is not
privileged for introduction from the floor. Volume VIII, section 3309.
Where a special order provided for the motion to recommit, a conference
report was admitted although Senate conferees had been discharged, the
special order having been adopted after their discharge. Volume VII,
section 779.
(19) As Applied to Conference Reports.--The Senate Practice.
The motion to recommit a conference report to the committee of
conference is admitted under the Senate practice. Volume VIII, section
3320.
Under a recent rule of the Senate, a conference report ruled out of
order on the ground that it inserted matter not committed to the
conference and omitted matter agreed to by both Houses, was recommitted
to the committee of conference. Volume VIII, section 3273.
Where the House had acted on a conference report, thereby discharging
its conferees, the Senate being unable to comply with its rule
recommitting invalidated conference reports to committees of
conference, requested further conference without taking further action
on the amendments in disagreement. Volume VIII, section 3279.
A conference report being ruled out in the Senate on a point of order,
was recommitted under the Senate rules to the committee of conference.
Volume VIII, section 3275.
When held to be in violation of the Senate rule prohibiting the
incorporation of new matter, a conference report is automatically
recommitted to the committee of conference. Volume VIII, section 3277.
Conferees having reported tariff rates not in disagreement, the Vice
President held them subject to a point of order and recommitted the
conference report to the committee of conference. Volume VIII, section
3280.
A conference report proposing duties beyond the range of rates provided
by either House bill or Senate amendments, a point of order was
sustained and the report was recommitted. Volume VIII, section 3281.
Where House conferees have not reported and the House has taken no
action, recommitment of a conference report by the Senate was held not
to require reappointment of conferees by the House. Volume VIII,
section 3280.
In an exceptional instance the Senate transmitted a message to the
House announcing recommitment of a conference report, but did not
transmit the papers. Volume VIII, section 3323.
(20) Under Provisions of Special Rules.
The Committee on Rules shall report no provision excluding the motion
to recommit after the previous question has been ordered on the passage
of a bill or joint resolution. Volume VIII, sections 2260, 2263, 2264.
The Committee on Rules may report orders of procedure subject to two
limitations only: It may not provide for abrogation of the Calendar
Wednesday rule except by two-thirds vote or for denial of the motion to
recommit while the previous question is pending on final passage.
Volume VIII, section 2262.
The limitation on the Committee on Rules in reporting orders of
business operating to prevent the motion to recommit while the previous
question is pending, applies to resolutions for the consideration of
bills only and not to a resolution designating a day to be devoted to
motions to suspend the rules. Volume VIII, section 2265.
Provision that ``the House shall immediately proceed to vote upon the
bill without any intervening motion'' was construed to prevent the
offering of the motion to recommit and to be in violation of the second
paragraph of section 56 of Rule XI. Volume VIII, section 2263.
A resolution reported by the Committee on Rules providing that a House
bill with Senate amendments be taken from the Speaker's table, Senate
amendments disagreed to, conference agreed to, and that Speaker
``without intervening motion'' appoint conferees, was
RECOMMIT, MOTION TO--Continued.
(20) Under Provisions of Special Rules--Continued.
held not to be in violation of the second paragraph of section 56
of Rule XI, since opportunity would be offered the motion to recommit
on the conference report. Volume VIII, section 2266.
While the Committee on Rules is forbidden to report special orders
abrogating the Calendar Wednesday rule or excluding the motion to
recommit after ordering of the previous question, a resolution making
possible that ultimate result was on one occasion held in order. Volume
VIII, section 2267.
A special order to lay before the House a bill on the Speaker's table
with the previous question ordered on a motion to concur in Senate
amendments, does not prevent submission of a motion to recommit. Volume
VII, section 778.
A special order providing that the previous question be considered as
ordered ``without intervening motion except one motion to recommit' was
held to preclude both amendment, and debate on the motion to recommit.
Volume VII, section 776.
Where a special order provided for the appointment of conferees
``without any intervening motion,'' it was held to exclude the motion
to instruct conferees, but not the motion to recommit. Volume VII,
section 774.
A special order providing that the Committee of the Whole rise at the
conclusion of the reading of a bill and report it to the House and that
the previous question operate to final passage was held not to
interfere with the right of the committee to report with recommendation
to recommit. Volume VIII, section 2375.
A special rule, ordering the previous question on a pending bill and
amendments to final passage when reported from the Committee of the
Whole, was held not to preclude a recommendation by the Committee of
the Whole that the bill be recommitted. Volume VII, section 777.
The recommendation of the Committee of the Whole to recommit a bill
being decided in the negative, the question was held to recur on the
amendments and bill under a special rule ordering the previous question
on the bill and amendments to final passage. Volume VIII, section 2375.
A recommendation from the Committee of the Whole to recommit a bill on
which the previous question had been ordered by special rule, being
rejected, the question recurs on the passage of the bill. Volume VII,
section 777.
(21) Duty of a Committee to Which a Matter Is Recommitted.
When a bill is recommitted to the committee which reported it, the
whole question is before the committee anew as if it had been before
considered. Volume V, section 5558.
When a report is recommitted, the committee must take up the subject
anew, the former action being of no further account. Volume VII,
section 4557.
Where a matter is recommitted with instructions, the committee must
confine itself within the instructions. Volume IV, section 4404.
When a bill is recommitted with instructions relating only to a certain
portion, the committee may not review other portions. Volume V, section
5526.
On a motion to recommit a bill with instructions to report it back, the
time of such report is within the option of the committee, and unless
directions are included in the instructions to report back
``forthwith'' the time of making such report may be delayed at its
pleasure. Volume VIII, section 2730.
(22) When Recommital Is Automatic.
Bills reported without indication of changes proposed in existing law
are automatically recommitted to the respective committees reporting
them. Volume VIII, section 2237.
Under a decision of the Chair sustaining a point of order that a report
failed to indicate proposed amendments of statutory law, the bill
reported was automatically recommitted to the committee reporting it.
Volume VIII, section 2245.
RECOMMIT, MOTION TO--Continued.
(22) When Recommital Is Automatic--Continued.
Reports of committees failing to conform to the requirements of clause
2a of Rule XIII are automatically recommitted by a ruling of the
Speaker that they do not comply with the provisions of the rule. Volume
VIII, section 2250.
A bill having been recommitted for failure to comply with the rule
requiring indication of proposed changes in existing law, further
proceedings are de novo and the bill must again be considered and
reported by the committee as if no previous report had been made.
Volume VIII, section 2249.
A bill having been recommitted because of a defective report, further
proceedings are de novo and all committee formalities accompanying the
first report are necessary to authorize a second report. Volume VIII,
section 2221.
Bills reported back adversely by the committee when called up from the
deferred list are automatically recommitted and may not be again
reported during the same Congress. Volume VII, section 846.
(23) In General.
When a bill is recommitted with instructions to report back
``forthwith,'' amendments proposed in such instructions must be voted
upon by the House when reported back. Volume VIII, section 2734.
Recommendations reported back to the House by a committee in compliance
with peremptory instructions adopted with a motion to recommit must be
again voted upon by the House, although just agreed to by the vote to
instruct. Volume VIII, section 2732.
Amendments reported back with a bill recommitted under instructions to
report forthwith must be again voted upon by the House when so
reported. Volume VIII, section 2733.
A bill recommitted and reported back ``forthwith'' under instructions
from the House, is read in the House by title only, but accompanying
amendments are read in full. Volume VIII, section 2733.
A division of the question on a motion to recommit may not be demanded
regardless of the number of substantive propositions involved. Volume
VIII, section 2737.
A bill having been recommitted to a committee with leave to report at
any time and being reported immediately by the chairman was held to be
subject to the point of order that the committee had not considered it.
Volume IV, section 4691.
The Speaker may not rule out a report because the committee have failed
to comply with their instructions in relation to it. Volume IV, section
4689.
RECONSIDER, MOTION TO.
(1) Nature of.--In general.
(2) Nature of.--May be held dilatory.
(3) Nature of.--Not in order in Committee of the Whole.
(4) Nature of.--Use in standing and select committees.
(5) Nature of.--In relation to a two-thirds vote.
(6) Nature of.--As related to the quorum.
(7) Effect of.
(8) Precedence of.
(9) By whom made.
(10) Application of.--To bills, etc., that have gone to the other
House.
(11) Application of.--To bills that have passed both Houses.
(12) Application of.--To a vote referring a bill to a committee.
(13) Application of.--To orders partially executed.
(14) Application of.--In general.
(15) Relation to other motions.--To adjourn and fix the day.
(16) Relation to other motions.--To lay on the table in general.
(17) Relation to other motions.--When motion to reconsider is laid on
the table.
(18) Relation to other motions.--The previous question.
RECONSIDER, MOTION TO--Continued.
(19) Relation to other motions.--To postpone.
(20) Relation to other motions.--To go into Committee of the Whole.
(21) Relation to other motions.--In general.
(22) In relation to the yeas and nays.
(23) In relation to bills returned with the President's objections. See
also ``Vetoed Bills.''
(24) Consideration of.--In general.
(25) Consideration of.--Debate on.
(26) In general.
(1) Nature of.--In general.
When a motion has been carried or lost a motion to reconsider may be
made on the same or succeeding day, and after the said succeeding day
may not be withdrawn without consent of the House. Volume V, section
5605.
When a motion to reconsider is decided in the affirmative the question
immediately recurs on the question reconsidered. Volume V, section
5703.
The House having, by unanimous consent, entertained a matter during
time set apart for other business, it was held that the question of
reconsideration might also be admitted Volume V, section 5683.
A resolution having been divided for the vote, a separate motion to
reconsider was held necessary for each vote, and was made first as to
the first portion of the resolution. Volume V, section 5609.
Pending a motion to reconsider the vote on agreeing to a resolution the
resolution was amended by unanimous consent, after which the motion to
reconsider was tabled. Volume V, section 5702.
Reference to discussion of practice in regard to motion to reconsider
(footnote). Volume V, section 5643.
The House decided (overruling the Speaker) that the motion to
reconsider the vote on a proposition having been once agreed to, and
the vote having again been taken, a second motion to reconsider may not
be made unless the nature of the proposition has been changed by
amendment. Volume VIII, section 2788.
The vote on a substitute and the vote on the original resolution as
amended by the substitute, if the substitute entirely replaces the
original resolution, is the same proposition within the practice
prohibiting a second motion to reconsider the same proposition unless
changed by amendment. Volume VIII, section 2788.
Entering a motion to reconsider and consideration of such motion, are
separate propositions and have respective privilege. Volume VIII,
section 2785.
A motion to reconsider the vote by which the House had decided a
question of parliamentary procedure was held not to be in order. Volume
VIII, section 2776.
(2) Nature of.--May Be Held Dilatory.
The motion to reconsider has been ruled out as dilatory when manifestly
made for purpose of delay. Volume V, section 5735.
Under certain circumstances the motions to reconsider and adjourn and
the question of consideration have been held dilatory. Volume V,
sections 5731-5733.
Under exceptional circumstances the motions to reconsider, adjourn, lay
on the table, and an appeal from the decision of the Chair, have been
held dilatory. Volume VIII, section 2822.
A motion to reconsider a yea and nay vote, by which a resolution was
agreed to unanimously, has been held to be dilatory. Volume VIII,
section 2815.
Dicta to the effect motion to reconsider may be held dilatory. Volume
VIII, section 2797.
Pending consideration of a report from the Committee on rules appeals
and the motion to reconsider have been ruled out as dilatory within the
meaning of the rule. Volume V, section 5739.
RECONSIDER, MOTION TO--Continued.
(2) Nature of.--May Be Held Dilatory--Continued.
Where a special order for the consideration of a bill prohibited
``intervening motions'' between the vote on an amendment and a final
vote it was held to exclude a motion to reconsider. Volume IV, section
3203.
(3) Nature of.--Not in Order in Committee of the Whole.
The motion to reconsider is not in order in Committee of the Whole.
Volume IV, sections 4717, 4718. Volume VIII, sections 2324, 2325.
The motions to reconsider, for the previous question, and to adjourn
are not in order in Committee of the Whole. Volume IV, section 4716.
The motion to reconsider, while not entertained in the Committee of the
Whole, is in order in the House as in Committee of the Whole. Volume
VIII, section 2793.
(4) Nature of.--Use in Standing and Select Committees.
The motion to reconsider is in order in a standing or select committee
of the House. Volume IV, sections 4570, 4571.
Discussion as to whether or not the motion to reconsider applies in a
committee. Volume IV, section 4596.
The motion to reconsider is in order in the procedure of standing
committees, and may be made on the same day on which the action is
taken to which it is proposed to be applied, or on the next day
thereafter on which the committee convenes with a quorum present.
Volume VIII, section 2213.
A session of a committee, adjourned without having secured a quorum, is
a dies non and not to be counted in determining the admissibility of a
motion to reconsider. Volume VIII, section 2213.
(5) Nature of.--In Relation to a Two-thirds Vote.
A majority is required to reconsider a vote taken under conditions
requiring two-thirds for affirmative action. Volume II, section 1656.
Apparently a majority is required to reconsider a vote taken under the
requirement that two-thirds shall be necessary to carry the question.
Volume V, sections 5617, 5618.
A majority vote is sufficient to reconsider a vote taken under the
requirements that two-thirds shall be necessary to carry the question.
Volume VIII, section 2795.
Where a two-thirds vote is required, the motion to reconsider may be
made by anyone who voted on the prevailing side. Volume VIII, section
2778.
(6) Nature of.--As Related to the Quorum.
In the absence of a quorum it is not in order to move to reconsider a
vote on which a quorum is required. Volume V, section 5606.
On votes incident to a call of the House the motion to reconsider may
be entertained and laid on the table, although a quorum may not be
present. Volume V, sections 5607, 5608.
During proceedings to secure a quorum the Chair ruled out of order a
motion to reconsider the vote whereby an appeal had been laid on the
table. Volume IV, section 3037.
(7) Effect of.
A bill is not considered, in the practice of the House, passed or an
amendment agreed to if a motion to reconsider is pending, the effect of
the motion to reconsider being to suspend the original proposition.
Volume V, section 5704.
When the vote whereby an amendment has been agreed to is reconsidered
the amendment becomes simply a pending amendment. Volume V, section
5704.
The Speaker declines to sign an enrolled bill until a pending motion to
reconsider has been disposed of. Volume V, section 5705.
As to the result when the Congress expires leaving enacted on a motion
to reconsider the vote whereby a resolution of the House is passed
(footnote.) Volume V, section 5704.
RECONSIDER, MOTION TO--Continued.
(7) Effect of--Continued.
If a bill, before the disposal of a motion to reconsider the vote on
its passage, should be enrolled, signed, and approved by the President
its validity as a law probably could be questioned (footnote). Volume
V, section 5704.
A Member-elect may not take of oath until a motion to reconsider the
vote determining his title is disposed of. Volume I, section 335.
When the House votes to admit a Member and the motion to reconsider is
disposed of the right to be sworn is complete and not to be deferred,
even by a motion to adjourn. Volume I, section 622.
(8) Precedence of.
A motion to reconsider takes precedence of all other questions except a
conference report or a motion to adjourn. Volume V, section 5605.
A motion to reconsider having been entered within the time prescribed
by the rule, is privileged and may be called up at pleasure. Volume
VIII, section 2787.
A motion to reconsider may be made after a motion for the previous
question has been made. Volume V, section 5656.
The motion to reconsider and the motion to lay that motion on the table
are admitted while the previous question is operating. Volume V,
sections 5657-5662. Volume VIII, section 2784.
Although the previous question had been ordered on a motion to
reconsider, it was held that a question of privilege might be debated.
Volume III, section 2532.
A motion that the House resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, or
a demand that the House return to committee, may not take precedence of
a motion to reconsider. Volume IV, section 3087.
When the House has passed a bill and disposed of a motion to reconsider
the vote on its passage, it is too late to move to reconsider the vote
sustaining the decision of the Chair which brought the bill before the
House. Volume V, section 5652.
(9) By Whom Made.
The motion to reconsider may be made ``by any Member of the majority.''
Volume V, section 5605.
Where the yeas and nays on a vote have not been ordered recorded in the
Journal any Member, irrespective of whether he voted with the majority
or not, may make the motion to reconsider. Volume V, sections 5611-
5613. Volume VIII, section 2775, 2785.
When the yeas and nays are not recorded on the Journal any Member may
make the motion to reconsider without regard to his vote. Volume V,
section 5689.
The motion to reconsider a yea-and-nay vote may not be made by a Member
who not voting was paired in favor of the majority's contention. Volume
V, section 5614.
A member who was absent when a vote was taken may not move to
reconsider (Speaker overruled). Volume V, section 5619.
A Member who failed to vote may not move to reconsider. Volume VIII,
section 2774.
The most carefully considered ruling has been that in case of a tie
vote any Member recorded on the prevailing side may move to reconsider.
Volume V, sections 5615, 5616.
When a two-thirds vote is required the motion to reconsider may be made
by anyone who voted on the prevailing side. Volume V, sections 5617,
5618.
Where a two-thirds vote is required a Member voting on the prevailing
side may move to reconsider, even though he be one of an actual
minority. Volume II, section 1656.
The mover of a proposition is entitled to prior recognition to move to
reconsider. Volume II, section 1454.
A Member may make the motion to reconsider at any time without thereby
abandoning a prior motion made by himself and pending. Volume V,
section 5610.
A Delegate may make any motion which a Member may make, except the
motion to reconsider. Volume II, section 1292. Volume VI, section 240.
RECONSIDER, MOTION TO--Continued.
(9) By Whom Made--Continued.
Delegates are appointed as additional members of certain committees,
where they possess the same powers and privileges as in the House and
may make any motion except to reconsider. Volume II, section 1297.
Volume VI, section 242.
(10) Application of.--To Bills, etc., That Have Gone to the Other
House.
A motion to reconsider may be entertained, although the bill or
resolution to which it applies may have gone to the other House or the
President. Volume V, sections 5666-5668.
The fact that the House had informed the Senate that it had agreed to a
Senate amendment to a House bill was held not to prevent a motion to
reconsider the vote on agreeing. Volume V, section 5672.
After a conference has been agreed to and the managers for the House
appointed it is too late to move to reconsider the vote whereby the
House acted on the amendments in disagreement. Volume V, section 5664.
A motion being made to reconsider the vote on a bill which has gone to
the Senate, a motion to ask the recall of the bill is privileged.
Volume V, sections 5669-5671.
(11) Application of.--To Bill That Have Passed Both Houses.
Instance of reconsideration of a bill which had passed both Houses.
Volume IV, sections 3466-3469.
(12) Application of.--To a Vote Referring a Bill to a Committee.
No bill, petition, memorial, or resolution referred to a committee may
be brought back into the House on a motion to reconsider. Volume V,
section 5647.
The motion to reconsider may not be applied to a vote on the reference
of a bill to a committee. Volume VIII, section 2782.
There is a question as to whether or not the rule forbidding a bill to
be brought back from a committee on a motion to reconsider applies to a
case where in the House, after considering a bill, commits it. Volume
V, sections 5648-5650.
After a committee has reported a matter it is too late to reconsider
the vote by which it was referred. Volume V, section 5651.
(13) Application of.--To Orders Partially Executed.
Instance of the reconsideration of an order which had been partly
executed. Volume III, section 2028.
The motion to reconsider the vote whereby an order of the House had
been agreed to was admitted, although the execution of that order had
begun. Volume V, section 5665.
The motion to reconsider may not be applied to a vote for the previous
question which has been partially executed (Speaker overruled). Volume
V, sections 5653, 5654.
The Committee of the Whole having voted to consider a particular bill
and consideration having begun, a motion to reconsider or change that
vote is not in order. Volume IV, section 4765.
(14) Application of.--In General.
A request for unanimous consent is in effect a motion and action
predicated thereon is subject to reconsideration. Volume VIII, section
2794.
After the passage of a bill, reconsideration of the vote on any
amendment thereto may be secured only by motion to reconsider the vote
by which the bill was passed. Volume VIII, section 2789.
The motion to reconsider may not be applied to the vote on a motion to
suspend the rules. Volume VIII, section 2781.
The vote by which the House refuses to order a third reading may be
reconsidered. Volume VIII, section 2777.
(15) Relation to Other Motions.--To Adjourn and Fix the Day.
A motion to reconsider a vote whereby the House has refused to adjourn
is not in order. Volume V, sections 5620-5622.
RECONSIDER, MOTION TO--Continued.
(15) Relation to Other Motions.--To Adjourn and Fix the Days--
Continued.
A motion to reconsider the vote whereby the House refused to fix a day
to which the House should adjourn has been the subject of conflicting
rulings. Volume V, sections 5623, 5624.
(16) Relation to Other Motions.--To Lay on the Table in General.
An affirmative vote on the motion to lay on the table may be
reconsidered. Volume V, section 5628. Volume VIII, section 2785.
A motion to reconsider an affirmative vote to lay on the table is
admitted. Volume V, section 6288.
The vote to lay on the table may be reconsidered. Volume V, section
5695.
The motion to reconsider may be applied to a negative vote on the
motion to lay on the table. Volume V, section 5629.
After careful consideration it was held in order to reconsider the vote
laying an appeal on the table. Volume V, section 5630.
During proceedings under a call of the House it was held that a motion
might not be made to reconsider the vote whereby an appeal was laid on
the table. Volume V, section 5631.
(17) Relation to Other Motions.--When Motion to Reconsider is Laid on
the Table.
The motion to lay on the table is applicable to the motion to
reconsider. Volume VIII, sections 2652, 2659.
The motion to reconsider may not be applied to the vote whereby the
House has laid another motion to reconsider on the table. Volume V,
sections 5632, 5633.
A motion to reconsider a vote laying a motion to reconsider on the
table is not in order. Volume V, section 5638.
The House having laid on the table a motion to reconsider the vote by
which a proposition had been laid on the table, the proposition may be
taken up only by unanimous consent or a suspension of the rules. Volume
V, section 5640.
Origin of the practice of preventing reconsideration by laying the
motion to reconsider on the table. Volume V, sections 5634-5639.
A motion to lay on the table a motion to reconsider the vote by which
an amendment to a pending motion was rejected does not carry to the
table the motion to which the amendment was offered. Volume VIII,
section 2659.
A motion to reconsider the vote by which an amendment was agreed to may
be laid on the table without carrying with it the amendment proposed to
be reconsidered. Volume VIII, section 2652.
(18) Relation to Other Motions.--The Previous Question.
A motion to reconsider the vote on the engrossment of a bill may be
admitted after the previous question has been moved on a motion to
postpone. Volume V, section 5663.
A motion to reconsider the vote on the third reading of a bill may be
made and acted on after a motion for the previous question on the
passage has been made, but the motion to reconsider may not be debated.
Volume V, section 5656.
Relation of the motion for the previous question to the motion to
reconsider (footnote). Volume V, section 5656.
The vote whereby the previous question is ordered may be reconsidered
once only. Volume V, section 5655.
The vote whereby the previous question was ordered having been
reconsidered, it was held in order to withdraw the motion for the
previous question, the ``decision'' having been nullified. Volume V,
section 5357.
The previous question is exhausted by the vote on the motion on which
it is ordered, and consequently a motion to reconsider the vote on the
main question is debatable. Volume V, section 5494.
RECONSIDER, MOTION TO--Continued.
(18) Relation to Other Motions.--The Previous Question--Continued.
When the previous question has been ordered on a series of motions and
its force has into been exhausted, the reconsideration of the vote on
one of the motions does not throw it open to debate or amendment.
Volume V, section 5493.
When a vote taken under the operation of the previous question is
reconsidered the main question stands divested of the previous question
and may be debated and amended without reconsideration of the motion
for the previous question (Speaker overruled). Volume V, sections 5491,
5492.
(19) Relation to Other Motions.--To Postpone.
It is in order to reconsider a vote postponing a bill to a day certain,
even on a later day. Volume V, section 5643.
(20) Relation to Other Motions.--To Go Into Committee of the Whole.
Instance wherein the Chair admitted a motion to reconsider an
affirmative vote on the motion that the House resolve itself into
Committee of the Whole. Volume V, section 5368.
A motion to go into Committee of the Whole, when decided in the
negative, may not be reconsidered. Volume V, section 5641.
(21) Relation to Other Motions.--In General.
A motion to reconsider the vote whereby the House refuses to take a
recess is not in order. Volume V, section 5625.
It is not in order to reconsider the vote whereby the House refuses to
consider a bill. Volume V, sections 5626, 5627.
The motion to reconsider may not be applied to the vote on a motion to
suspend the rules. Volume V, sections 5645, 5646.
The motion to reconsider the vote on a proposition having been once
agreed to, and the said vote having again been taken, a second motion
to reconsider may not be made unless the nature of the proposition has
been changed by amendments. Volume V, sections 5685-5688.
The vote whereby a second is ordered may be reconsidered. Volume V,
section 5642.
(22) In Relation to the Yeas and Nays.
A motion to reconsider the vote ordering the yeas and nays is in order.
Volume V, section 6029. Volume VIII, section 2790.
The vote whereby the yeas and nays are refused may be reconsidered.
Volume V, section 5692.
The vote whereby the yeas and nays are ordered may be reconsidered by a
majority, but if the House votes to reconsider the yeas and nays may
again be ordered by one-fifth. Volume V, sections 5689-5691.
The House having reconsidered the vote whereby the yeas and nays were
ordered and having again ordered them, a second motion to reconsider
was held out of order. Volume V, section 6037.
It was once held that the yeas and nays might be demanded on a motion
to reconsider the vote whereby the yeas and nays were ordered. Volume
V, section 5689.
A quorum is not necessary on a motion to reconsider the vote whereby
the yeas and nays were ordered. Volume V, section 5693.
During proceedings to secure a quorum it was held that the yeas and
nays might not be demanded on a motion to lay on the table a motion to
reconsider the vote whereby the yeas and nays were ordered. Volume V,
section 6037.
(23) In Relation to Bills Returned With the President's Objections. See
also ``Vetoed Bills.''
The House to which a bill is returned with the objections of the
President enters the objections on the Journal and proceeds to
reconsider it. Volume IV, section 3520.
RECONSIDER, MOTION TO--Continued.
(23) In Relation to Bills Returned With the President's Objections--
Continued.
The constitutional mandate that the House ``shall proceed to
reconsider'' a vetoed bill has been held not to preclude a motion to
postpone consideration to a day certain. Volume IV, sections 3542-3547.
The motion to reconsider may not be applied to the vote on
reconsideration of a bill returned with the objections of the
President. Volume V, section 5644. Volume VIII, section 2778.
(24) Consideration of.--In General.
While the motion to reconsider may be entered at any time during the
two days prescribed by the rule, even after the previous question is
ordered or when a question of the highest privilege is pending, it may
not be considered while another question is before the House. Volume V,
section 5673-5676.
A motion to reconsider may be entered at any time, even when privileged
business is pending, as pending a motion to resolve into the Committee
of the Whole for the consideration of an appropriation bill, but such
motion may not be considered until the business to which it relates is
again in order. Volume VIII, section 2785.
While the motion to reconsider may be entered at any time during the
two days prescribed by the rule, it may not be considered while another
question is before the house, and when relating to a bill belonging to
a particular class of business, the consideration of the motion is in
order only when that class of business is in order. Volume VIII,
section 2785.
The vote by which the enacting clause of a bill on the private calendar
was stricken out being reconsidered, the question is pending on
agreeing to the recommendation of the Committee of the Whole and being
decided in the negative, sends the bill back to the private calendar.
Volume VIII, section 2786.
A motion to reconsider the vote by which recommendation of the
Committee of the Whole House that the enacting clause of a bill on the
private calendar be striken out was agreed to, may be entered on any
day on which recognition is had for that purpose, but the motion may be
taken up for consideration on private calendar Friday only. Volume
VIII, section 2786.
After the day succeeding that on which it is made a motion to
reconsider may be called up by any Member, but on the last six days of
a session such motion must be disposed of when made. Volume V, section
5605.
When the motion to reconsider relates to a bill belonging to a
particular class of business the consideration of the motion is in
order only when that class of business is in order. Volume V, sections
5677-5681. Volume VIII, section 2786.
On a Wednesday on which the call of committees was in order the
entering, but not the consideration, of a motion to reconsider was held
to intervene. Volume VII, section 905.
A motion to reconsider business which is in order on certain days only,
may be entered on any day, but consideration of such motion is in order
only when that class of business is in order. Volume VIII, section
2786.
The motion to reconsider may be called up at any time when the class of
business to which it relates is in order, but until it is called up the
motion is not the regular order. Volume V, section 5682.
A motion to reconsider when once entered may remain pending
indefinitely, even until a succeeding session of the same Congress.
Volume V, section 5684.
The correction of an error having changed the result of a vote, a
motion to reconsider based on the erroneous vote was treated as a
nullity. Volume IV, section 2814.
The question of consideration may be demanded against the motion to
reconsider. Volume VIII, section 2437.
(25) Consideration of.--Debate on.
A motion to reconsider is not debatable if the motion proposed to be
reconsidered was not debatable. Volume V, sections 5694-5699.
RECONSIDER, MOTION TO--Continued.
(25) Consideration of.--Debate on--Continued.
A motion to reconsider is debatable if the motion proposed to be
reconsidered was debatable and the previous question is not operating.
Volume VIII, sections 2437, 2792.
As to whether or not it is in order to debate the motion to reconsider
a vote taken under the operation of the previous question. Volume V,
sections 5700, 5701.
The right of the ``mover, proposer, or introducer of the matter
pending'' to close debate does not belong to a Member who has merely
moved to reconsider the vote on a bill which he did not report. Volume
V, section 4995.
(26) In General.
An instance wherein, after a Member had explained, the House
reconsidered its vote of censure. Volume II, section 1653.
A vote being given viva voce at an election for Congressman, the voter
may not afterwards change it or vote for additional officers. Volume I,
section 781.
The motion to reconsider may not be entertained while the House is
dividing. Volume VIII, section 2791.
A bill once rejected may not be taken up for consideration the second
time in the same session. Volume VIII, section 2776.
RECONSTRUCTION.
The Senate, in 1868, when certain States were without representation,
declined to question its competency to try an impeachment case. Volume
VIII, section 2060.
RECORD, CONGRESSIONAL. See ``Congressional Record.''
RECORDS.
(1) Of the House.
(2) In general.
(1) Of the House.
A resolution relating to the protection of the records of the House
presents a question of privilege. Volume VIII, section 2659.
The record of reports filed with the Clerk is entered in the Journal
and printed in the Record. Volume IV, section 3116.
The House authorized the clerk of a committee to disclose by deposition
the proceedings of the committee. Volume III, section 2604.
The House authorized the clerk of a committee to produce committee
records in response to legal process. Volume VIII, section 2496.
The House may direct a committee to submit its Journal to the House,
but the proper method seems to be by a motion to recommit the pending
report, with instructions to incorporate in it the desired record.
Volume IV, sections 4680, 4681.
(2) In General.
In ascertaining prima facie title the governor should make intelligible
an obscure return from the records of a returning board when said board
has the functions of a court of record. Volume I, section 582.
The court record of naturalization may not be questioned collaterally
by evidence impeaching the facts on which the certificate was issued.
Volume I, section 472.
The record of a court of naturalization sufficiently establishes
citizenship, even though it be alleged that the certificate of the fact
has not been issued regularly. Volume I, section 472.
A Senate committee concluded that the journal entries of a legislative
body were conclusive as to all the proceedings had, and might not be
contradicted by ex parte evidence. Volume I, section 563.
REDEMPTION.
Provision for redemption at the treasury of adjustment certificates
issued by the Secretary of Agriculture in administration of the Farm
Relief Law and drawn on a special fund provided for the purpose was
held not to constitute an appropriation within the meaning of section 4
of Rule XXI. Volume VII, section 2160.
REDISTRICTING. See ``Elections.''
REECE, CARROLL B., of Tennessee, Chairman.
Decisions on questions of order relating to--
Appropriations. Volume VII, section 1701.
REED, ELECTION CASES OF.
The Maryland election case of Reed v. Causden in the Seventeenth
Congress. Volume I, section 775.
The South Carolina Election Cases of Hoge and Reed and Wallace v.
Simpson in the Forty-first Congress. Volume I, section 620-622.
The Maine election case of Anderson v. Reed in the Forty-seventh
Congress. Volume II, section 971.
REED RULES.
The ``Reed rules'' as related to the general system of rules of the
House (footnote). Volume V, section 6742.
REED, THOMAS B., of Maine, Speaker.
(1) Establishing of the principle of the quorum present.
(2) Ruling as to dilatory motions.
(3) The power of the Speaker.
(4) The ``Reed rules.''
(5) General decisions by.
(1) Establishing of the Principle of the Quorum Present.
In 1890 Mr. Speaker Reed directed the Clerk to enter on the Journal as
part of the record of a yea-and-nay vote names of Members present but
not voting, thereby establishing a quorum of record. Volume IV, section
2895.
Mr. Speaker Reed, in 1890, revised the count by the Chair as a method
of determining the presence of a quorum at times when no record vote is
ordered. Volume IV, section 2909.
(2) Ruling as to Dilatory Motions.
Finding the ordinary and proper parliamentary motions used solely for
delay and obstruction, Mr. Speaker Reed ruled them out as dilatory, and
was sustained on appeal. Volume V, section 5713.
(3) The Power of the Speaker.
Mr. Speaker Reed in a ruling referred, to the power of the Speaker in
relation to the House itself. Volume IV, section 4452.
(4) The ``Reed Rules.''
The ``Reed rules'' as related to the general system of rules of the
House (footnote). Volume V, section 6742.
(5) General Decisions by.
Decisions on Questions or order relating to--
Adjourn, fix the day. Volume V, sections 5379, 5380, 5381.
Adjourn, motion to. Volume V, sections 5369, 5371, 6452, 6453
Adjournment. Volume V, section 6673.
Adjournment. Volume IV, section 4880.
Amendments to the Constitution. Volume V, section 7027.
Amendments germane. Volume V, sections 5828, 5839, 5894, 5898, 5900.
REED, THOMAS B., of Maine, Speaker--Continued.
(5) General Decisions by-- Continued.
Decisions on question of order relating to--Continued.
Amendments not germane. Volume V, sections 5807, 5834-5836, 5848, 5849,
5866, 5868, 5870, 5887, 5897, 5922.
Appeals. Volume V, sections 6945, 6955.
Call of committees. Volume IV, sections 3119, 3120, 3122-3124, 3128.
Call of the House. Volume IV, sections 3016, 3040, 3041, 3042, 3045-
3048, 3049, 3050, 3052.
Call to order. Volume V, sections 5178, 5181, 5182, 5188, 5189, 5190.
Censure. Volume II, section 1259.
Committee of the Whole Volume IV, sections 3140, 4798-4800, 4803, 4813,
4814, 4816, 4817, 4818, 4820, 4829, 4837, 4840, 4843, 4844, 4845, 4947,
4851, 4852, 4857, 4860, 4865-4867.
Conference reports. Volume V, sections 6389, 6390, 6410, 6447, 6450,
6454, 6507, 6508, 6523, 6524, 6525, 6558, 6562.
Congressional Record. Volume V, sections 6962, 6963, 6969, 6972, 6977,
7013, 7022.
Constitutional privilege. Volume I, sections 307, 308.
Debate. Volume V, sections 5046, 5047, 5077, 5084, 5085, 5107, 5108,
5118, 5129, 5140, 5144, 5188, 5379, 5380.
Dignity of the Speaker's office. Volume II, sections 1308.
Dilatory motions. Volume V, sections 5715, 5720, 5721, 5724, 5726,
5727, 5735, 5737.
Discharge of a committee. Volume III, section 1868.
Disorder in Committee of the Whole. Volume II, section 1350.
Disorder in debate. Volume II, section 1259. Volume V, section 6980.
District day. Volume IV, section 3311.
Division of the question. Volume IV, section 4889. Volume V, sections
6160, 6161.
Enacting clause, motion to strike out. Volume V, section 5345.
Forty minutes of debate. Volume V, sections 5497, 5499-5501, 5506,
5509, 5517.
General debate. Volume V, section 5209.
General parliamentary law. Volume V, sections 5509, 6002.
House as in Committee of the Whole. Volume VI, sections 4928, 4935.
Inquiry, resolution of. Volume III, sections 1861, 1868.
Instructions of committees. Volume V, sections 5526, 5538, 5539, 5545,
5546, 5548, 5549, 5561.
Instructions to managers of conference. Volume V, sections 6384, 6388,
6525.
Journal. Volume IV, sections 2739, 2740, 2770, 2848.
Jurisdiction of committees. Volume IV, sections 4323, 4358, 4362, 4366.
Lay on the table, motion to. Volume V, sections 5392, 5393, 5421, 5440.
Leave to print. Volume V, sections 6997, 6999.
Legislation on appropriation bills (footnote). Volume IV, section 3868.
Managers of conference. Volume IV, section 4715.
Messages. Volume V, section 6604.
Minority views. Volume IV, section 4600.
Motions. Volume V, sections 4897, 5358, 5379.
Obstruction. Volume V, section 5713.
Order of Business. Volume IV, sections 3060, 3071, 3074, 3077, 3080,
3081, 3082, 3084, 3091-3093, 3095-3099, 3100, 3200, 3273.
Personal interest. Volume V, section 5950
Personal privilege. Volume III, sections 2549, 2707.
Points of order. Volume V, sections 4850, 6440, 6879, 6893, 6894, 6912,
6913, 6915, 6922.
Postpone, motion to. Volume V. section 5321.
REED, THOMAS B., of Maine, Speaker--Continued.
(5) General Decisions by--Continued.
Decisions on questions of order relating to--Continued.
Preamble. Volume IV, section 3414.
Precedence of motions. Volume V, sections 6174, 6222, 6224, 6321.
Precedence of questions. Volume V, section 6321a.
Precedence of questions of privilege. Volume III, section 2530. Volume
V, section 6454.
Previous question. Volume V, sections 5457, 5461-5464, 5465, 5475,
5512, 5514, 5515.
Private business. Volume IV, section 3272.
Private Calendar. Volume IV, section 3302.
Privilege. Volume III, sections 2524, 2567, 2570, 2571, 2608, 2609,
2621, 2711. Volume V, section 5129.
Privileged bills. Volume IV, sections 3148. Volume V, sections 6302,
6454.
Privileged reports. Volume IV, sections 3146, 3147, 4622, 4625, 4631,
4634, 4642.
Questions of consideration. Volume V, sections 4944, 4949, 4963, 4971,
4972.
Question of order submitted to House. Volume III, section 2709.
Quorum. Volume IV, sections 2888, 2908, 2917, 2918, 2921, 2923, 2924,
2929, 2932, 2934, 2935, 2940.
Reading of bills. Volume IV, sections 3397, 3407, 3409, 3410.
Reading of papers. Volume V, section 5259.
Recall of a bill. Volume IV, section 3481.
Recess. Volume IV, section 2965. Volume V, section 6663.
Recognition. Volume II, sections 1427, 1451, 1461, 1464, 1465, 1467,
1471, 1474. Volume IV, section 4897. Volume V, sections 5003, 5004.
Reconsider, motion to. Volume V, sections 5612, 5626, 5628, 5649, 5664,
5678, 5704.
Refer, motion to. Volume V, sections 5562, 5578-5580, 5587, 5590, 5592,
5595, 5598, 5603, 5834.
Reports of committees. Volume IV, sections 3117, 4597-4599, 4692.
Reports from Committee of the Whole. Volume IV, sections 4714, 4870,
4893, 4907, 4910.
Rescind, motion to. Volume V, section 6764.
Right of Member to a seat. Volume II, section 1018. Volume III, section
2583.
Rising of Committee of the Whole. Volume IV, sections 4790, 4791.
Rules. Volume V, section 6002.
Senate amendments. Volume IV, sections 3108, 3109. Volume V, section
6589.
Speaker pro tempore. Volume II, section 1381.
Speaker's duty. Volume II, section 1325. Volume IV, section 3507.
Volume V, sections 5713, 6002.
Special orders. Volume IV, sections 3163, 3168, 3184, 3188, 3189, 3209,
3214, 3217, 3221-3223.
Substitute amendments. Volume V, section 5472.
Suspension of the rules. Volume V, sections 5746, 6804-6806, 6808,
6811, 6813, 6845, 6849, 6850.
Unanimous consent. Volume IV, section 3059.
Unfinished business. Volume V, sections 6816, 6817, 6819.
Unfinished private business. Volume IV, sections 3276, 3278, 3279.
Vetoed bills. Volume IV, section 3547.
Voting. Volume V, sections 5928, 6060, 6071, 6072, 6083, 6447.
Withdrawal of bills. Volume IV, sections 3129, 3387.
Withdrawal of motions. Volume V, sections 5354, 5355, 6845.
Yeas and nays. Volume V, sections 6015, 6022, 6032, 6049-6051, 6054,
6055.
Yielding the floor. Volume V, sections 5032, 5033, 5034, 5038.
REEDER.
The first election case of Reeder v. Whitfield, from the Territory of
Kansas, in the Thirtyfourth Congress. Volume I, sections 825, 826.
The second election case of Reeder v. Whitfield, from the Territory of
Kansas, in the Thirtyfourth Congress. Volume I, section 827.
REEVES.
The Missouri case of Reeves v. Bland in the Sixty-sixth Congress.
Volume VI, section 100.
REFERENCE. See also ``Committees, Jurisdiction of,'' and ``Recommit.''
(1) Motion to Refer.--Nature of.--In general.
(2) Motion to Refer.--Nature of.--Relation to the Committee of the
Whole.
(3) Motion to Refer.--Nature of.--``In the House as in Committee of the
Whole.''
(4) Motion to Refer.--Nature of.--Repetition of.
(5) Motion to Refer.--Precedence of.--In general.
(6) Motion to Refer.--Precedence of.--In relation to Senate amendments.
(7) Motion to Refer.--Debate on.
(8) Motion to Refer.--Relations to the previous question.--In general.
(9) Motion to Refer.--GRelations to the previous question.--The motion
as provided for by the rule.
(10) Motion to Refer.--Relations to the previous question.--Application
of.
(11) Motion to Refer.--GRelations to the previous question.--Amendable,
but not debatable.
(12) Motion to Refer.--Relations to the previous question.--When a bill
is recommitted.
(13) Motion to Refer.--In relation to other motions.
(14) Motion to Refer.--In relation to the electoral count.
(15) Motion to Refer.--Application of.--In general.
(16) Motion to Refer.--Application of.--To bills, petitions, reports,
etc.
(17) Motion to Refer.--Application of.--To conference reports.
(18) Motion to Refer.--Application of.--To bills returned with the
President's objections.
(19) Of bills and petitions.--Rule for.
(20) Of bills and petitions.--Errors in, their effect and correction.
(21) Of bills and petitions.--Division of.
(22) Of bills and petitions.--Reconsideration of vote on.
(23) Of bills and petitions.--Senate bills and amendments on the
Speaker's table.
(24) Of bills and petitions.--In relation to Committee of the Whole.
(25) Of the President's message.--In general.
(26) Of the President's message.--The annual or general message.
(27) With instructions.
(28) In general.
(1) Motion to Refer.--Nature of.--In General.
The motions to refer, commit, and recommit are practically the same.
Volume V, section 5521.
The motions to postpone, refer, amend, for a recess, and to fix the day
to which the House shall adjourn may be amended. Volume V, section
5754.
A motion to refer may specify that the reference to be a select
committee of a stated number of Members and may endow this committee
with power to send for persons and papers. Volume IV, section 4402.
Instance wherein a select committee was authorized by the adoption by
the House of a motion to refer. Volume IV, section 4401.
REFERENCE--Continued.
(1) Motion to Refer.--Nature of.--In General--Continued.
The House may refer a bill to any committee and jurisdiction is thereby
conferred, but such action is not irrevocable, and a motion to again
change such reference is in order until the bill is reported. Volume
VII, section 2106.
The House may refer to any committee regardless of jurisdiction, and
motions to recommit may provide for reference to another committee than
that reporting the bill. Volume VIII, section 2696.
A House of Congress may not make reference to a joint committee when
such reference is not contemplated by the act creating the committee.
VII, section 2163.
(2) Motion to Refer.--Nature of.--Relations to the Committee of the
Whole.
The simple motion to recommit is not in order in Committee of the
Whole. Volume IV, section 4721.
A Committee of the Whole sometimes reports a bill with the
recommendation that it be recommitted to a standing committee with
certain instructions. Volume IV, section 4714.
A motion that the Committee of the Whole report a bill with the
recommendation that it be referred may not be made until it has been
read for amendments. Volume IV, sections 4761, 4762.
(3) Motion to Refer.--Nature of.--``In the House as in Committee of the
Whole.''
The House while acting ``in the House as in Committee of the Whole''
may refer to a committee, use the previous question, deal with
disorder, take the yeas and nays, or adjourn. Volume IV, section 4923.
A bill being under consideration ``in the House as in Committee of the
Whole'' a motion to commit was decided to be in order, although the
reading by sections had not begun. Volume IV, sections 4931, 4932.
(4) Motion to Refer.--Nature of.--Repetition of.
A motion to postpone to a day certain, refer, or postpone indefinitely,
being decided, is not again in order on the same day at the same stage
of the question. Volume V, section 5301.
The motion to refer being once submitted shall not be again allowed on
the same day at the same stage of the question. Volume VIII, section
2738.
Interpretation of the rule which forbids the repetition of the motions
to postpone or refer at the same stage of the question. Volume V,
section 5591.
The vote whereby a bill was passed having been reconsidered, amendments
having been made, and the third reading ordered again under operation
of the previous question, a motion to recommit was held to be in order,
although such a motion had previously been rejected. Volume V, section
5590.
(5) Motion to Refer.--Precedence of.--In General.
Rule of the precedence of the motion to refer as related to other
motions. Volume V, section 5301.
The motion to refer, the previous question not being ordered, has
precedence of the motion to amend. Volume V, section 5555.
Whether ``a question is under debate'' or not, a motion to lay on the
table has precedence of a motion to refer. Volume V, section 5303.
The question of consideration being pending, a motion to refer is not
in order. Volume V, section 5554.
A motion to recommit may be made after the engrossment and third
reading of a bill, even though the previous question may not have been
ordered. Volume V, sections 5562, 5563.
A Member recognized to present a privileged resolution may not be taken
from the floor by a motion to refer. Volume VI, section 468.
REFERENCE--Continued.
(5) Motion to Refer.--Precedence of.--In General--Continued.
The motion to amend is not entertained while the motion to refer is
pending. Volume VI, section 373.
When resolution is brought directly before the House independently of a
committee the proponent's right to prior recognition for debate takes
precedence over the motion to refer. Volume VI, section 86.
The motion to strike out the enacting clause is a motion to amend and
yields to the motion to refer when reported to the House from the
Committee of the Whole. Volume VIII, section 2634.
(6) Motion to Refer.--Precedence of.--In Relation to Senate Amendments.
Before the stage of disagreement has been reached the motion to refer
to a committee Senate amendments returned with a House bill has
precedence of a motion to agree to the amendments. Volume V, sections
6172-6174.
The stage of disagreement having been reached, the motion to insist has
precedence of the motion to refer. Volume V, section 6225.
While the rule requires the reference to the appropriate standing
committee of House bills returned with Senate amendments requiring
consideration in the Committee of the Whole, the usual practice is to
take such bills from the Speaker's table and send them to conference by
unanimous consent. Volume VI, section 732.
(7) Motion to Refer.--Debate on.
The simple motion to refer or commit is debatable, but the merits of
the proposition which it is proposed to refer may not be brought into
the debate. Volume V, sections 5564-5568. Volume VI, section 549.
Volume VIII, section 2740.
A former rule of the House provided that a motion to refer should not
be debatable (footnote). Volume V, section 5564.
On a motion to recommit the latitude of debate is not large. Volume V,
section 5054.
The motion to commit made after the previous question is ordered is not
debatable. Volume V, section 5582.
(8) Motion to Refer.--Relations to the Previous Question.--In General.
The previous question may be moved on both the motion to refer and on
the pending resolution. Volume V, section 5466.
While the ordinary motion to refer may be applied to a vetoed bill it
is not in order to move to commit it pending the demand for the
previous question or after it is ordered on the constitutional question
of reconsideration. Volume IV, section 3551.
The motion to lay on the table may not be applied to the motion to
commit authorized after the previous question is ordered. Volume V,
sections 5412-5414.
The motion to refer is in order before the previous question is
demanded, but after the previous question has been ordered on a bill to
final passage, the motion to refer is not admissible until after the
third reading. Volume VIII, section 2746.
The motion to refer, the previous question not being ordered, has
precedence of the motion to amend. Volume VI, section 373.
The previous question may be moved on both the motion to refer and on
the pending proposition. Volume VI, section 373.
(9) Motion to Refer.--Relations to the Previous Question.--The Motion
as Provided for by the Rule.
The motion to refer provided for in the rule for the previous question.
Volume V, section 5569.
Pending the vote on the passage of a bill under the operation of the
previous question, a motion to commit to a standing or select
committee, with or without instructions, is in order. Volume V, section
5443.
REFERENCE--Continued.
(9) Motion to Refer.--Relations to the Previous Question.--The Motion
as Provided for by the Rule--Continued.
Where the motion for the previous question covers all stages of the
bill to the final passage, the motion to commit is made after the third
reading and is not in order before engrossment or third reading or
pending the motion for the previous question. Volume V, sections 5578-
5581.
Where separate motions for the previous question are made,
respectively, on the third reading and on the passage of a bill, the
motion to commit should be made only after the previous question is
ordered on the passage. Volume V, section 5577.
The motion to refer under Rule XVII may be made pending the demand for
the previous question on the passage, whether a bill or resolution be
under consideration. Volume V, section 5576.
When the previous question has been ordered on a simple resolution (as
distinguished from a joint resolution) and a pending amendment the
motion to commit should be made after the vote on the amendment. Volume
V, sections 5585-5588.
The opponents of a bill have no claim to prior recognition to make the
motion to refer under Rule XVII. Volume II, section 1456.
Under the rule for the previous question but one motion to commit is in
order. Volume V, sections 5577, 5580, 5582, 5885.
The previous question having been ordered and a motion to recommit
having been made in the form of a resolution with a preamble, the
preamble was ruled out of order. Volume V, section 5589.
The House having determined in the negative the question on the
engrossment and third reading of a bill, a motion to commit is not in
order under the rule for the previous question. Volume V, sections
5602, 5603.
Before the adoption of rules, while the House was acting under general
parliamentary law, it was held that the motion to commit was in order
pending the motion for the previous question or after it had been
ordered on a resolution. Volume V, section 5604.
Before the adoption of rules the motion to commit has been admitted
after the ordering of the previous question. Volume V, section 6758.
Where a special order declares that at a certain time the previous
question shall be considered as ordered on a bill to the final passage
it has usually but not always been held that the motion to commit is
precluded. Volume IV, sections 3207-3209.
(10) Motion to Refer.--Relations to the Previous Question.--Application
of.
The motion to commit after the previous question is ordered applies to
resolutions, the word ``bill'' in the rule being a generic term
applying to all legislative propositions. Volume V, section 5572.
The motion to commit provided for in the rule for the previous question
applies not only to bills but to resolutions of the House alone. Volume
V, section 5573.
An opinion of the Speaker that the motion to commit is not in order
when the previous question has been ordered simply on a pending
amendment. Volume V, section 5573.
The motion to commit provided for in the rule for the previous question
may be applied to a motion to amend the Journal. Volume V, section
5574.
The previous question having been ordered on a motion to agree to a
Senate amendment to a House bill, a motion to commit is in order.
Volume V, section 5575.
Although the decisions conflict, those last made do not admit the
motion to commit after the previous question has been ordered on a
report from the Committee on Rules. Volume V, sections 5593-5601.
(11) Motion to Refer.--Relations to the Previous Question.--Amendable,
But Not Debatable.
After the previous question is ordered the motion to commit may be
amended, as by adding instructions, unless such amendment be precluded
by moving the previous question on the motion to commit. Volume V,
sections 5582-5584.
REFERENCE--Continued.
(11) Motion to Refer.--Relations to the Previous Question.--Amendable,
But Not Debatable--Continued.
The motion to commit under section 1 of Rule XVII is not debatable, but
is amendable unless the previous question is ordered on it. Volume V,
sections 5570,5571.
(12) Motion to Refer.--Relations to the Previous Question.--When a Bill
is Recommitted.
A bill recommitted under section 1 of Rule XVII (rule of the previous
question) and reported back to the House must again be put on its
passage to be engrossed for a third reading. Volume V, section 5591.
A bill recommitted under Rule XVII with instructions that it be
reported ``forthwith'' was, when reported again, passed to be engrossed
and read a third time. Volume V, section 5551.
A bill recommitted under the rule relating to the previous question and
on which, when it is again reported and considered, the previous
question is again ordered may again be subjected to the motion to
commit. Volume V, section 5591.
(13) Motion to Refer.--In Relation to Other Motions.
An instance wherein a motion to refer was laid on the table. Volume V,
section 5433.
The motion to postpone indefinitely may not be applied to the motion to
refer. Volume V, section 5317.
After a committee has reported a matter it is too late to reconsider
the vote by which it was referred. Volume V, section 5651.
A Member who had submitted a motion to refer, which was pending, was
permitted to move to suspend the rules to consider an entirely
different matter. Volume V, section 6834.
During consideration of a motion to suspend the rules and pass a bill
it is not in order to move to commit the bill or to demand a separate
vote on amendments pending with the bill. Volume V, section 6860.
The motion to reconsider may not be applied to a vote on the reference
of a bill to a committee. Volume VIII, section 2782.
(14) Motion to Refer.--In Relation to the Electoral Count.
During the electoral count of 1877 the Speaker held that the House
alone might not refer a matter to the electoral commission. Volume III,
section 1955.
(15) Motion to Refer.--Application of.--In General.
A former rule of the House provided that motions might be committed,
and the principle has been reasserted by the Chair. Volume V, section
5574.
It was held in the Senate that a pending motion might not be referred
to a committee. Volume V, section 5556.
After discussion the Senate decided out of order a motion to refer an
amendment to a pending bill without the bill itself. Volume V, section
5557.
The motions to refer, commit, and recommit are practically the same,
and a motion to recommit a Senate bill to a standing committee of the
House to which it had not previously been referred was held to be in
order. Volume VIII, section 2736.
A motion to refer impeachment charges was entertained as a matter of
constitutional privilege. Volume VI, section 549.
Pending motion to refer a resolution providing for an investigation
looking to impeachment the resolution is not open to amendment. Volume
VI, section 526.
(16) Motion to Refer.--Application of.--To Bills, Petitions, Reports,
etc.
The House may by vote refer a bill to any committee without regard to
the rules of jurisdiction. Volume IV, section 4375.
The House itself may refer a bill or resolution to any committee and
jurisdiction is thereby conferred. Volume VII, section 2105.
It is in order for the House to refer a bill to any committee, though
such committee under Rule XI might not have original jurisdiction of
the bill. Volume V, section 5527.
REFERENCE--Continued.
(16) Motion to Refer.--Application of.--To Bills, Petitions, Reports,
etc.--Continued.
It is in order to refer a matter to a committee before its members have
been appointed. Volume IV, section 4555.
Before the completion of the organization of the House in 1869 the
Clerk refused to entertain a motion referring to a committee a subject
relating to the election of a Member. Volume I, section 78.
Discretion of the Speaker in referring to committees bills on the
Speaker's table. Volume IV, section 3111.
A bill referred to a committee and reported therefrom is sometimes
recommitted. Volume V, section 5558.
The House having disposed of a report adversely, it is not in order to
recommit it. Volume V, section 5559.
It is not in order to recommit a report until a question of order
relating to its reception has been settled. Volume V, section 5560.
The parliamentary law provides that the House may commit a portion of a
bill, or part to one committee and part to another. Volume V, section
5558.
A bill may not be divided among two or more committees, although it may
contain matters properly within the jurisdiction of several committees.
Volume IV, section 4372.
A joint resolution may not be divided for reference. Volume IV, section
4736.
A portion of a petition being in contravention of a rule was laid on
the table, while the remainder was referred. Volume IV, section 3358.
A portion of a petition may be referred to one committee and the
remainder to another. Volume IV, sections 3359, 3360.
A joint resolution may not be divided for reference. Volume IV, section
4376.
A question being raised as to certain revenue amendments of the Senate,
it was held in order to refer the constitutional question to the House
conferees, in case there should be a conference. Volume II, section
1491.
It was held in order to refer a matter to a joint committee, although a
law directed that such matters be referred to the House Members of the
said joint committee. Volume IV, section 4433.
(17) Motion to Refer.--Application of.--To Conference Reports.
A motion to refer a conference report to a standing committee has been
held out of order, Volume V, section 6558.
It is in order for one body to recommit a conference report if the
other body by action on the report have not discharged their managers.
Volume V, sections 6545-6550, 6609.
When a conference report has been made and acted on in one House and
the managers of that House have thereby been discharged the other House
is precluded thereby from recommitting the report to the managers.
Volume V, sections 6551-6553.
A conference report that has been acted on by either House is sometimes
recommitted by concurrent action of the two Houses taken by unanimous
consent. Volume V, sections 6554-6557.
The reference of a bill, or a change in the reference of a bill, by the
Speaker does into preclude the point of order, when called up for
consideration, that it has been improperly referred. Volume VII,
section 863.
(18) Motion to Refer.--Application of.--To Bills Returned With the
President's Objections.
Not only have vetoed bills been referred to committees, but in practice
those committees have often neglected to report (footnote). Volume IV,
section 3550.
A motion to refer a vetoed bill, either with or without the message,
has been held allowable within the constitutional mandate that the
House ``shall proceed to reconsider.'' Volume IV, section 3550.
A motion to refer a vetoed bill is allowable within the constitutional
mandate that the house ``shall proceed to reconsider.'' Volume VII,
section 1114.
REFERENCE--Continued.
(18) Motion to Refer.--Application of.--To Bills, Returned With the
President's Objections--Continued.
The constitutional mandate that the House ``shall proceed to
reconsider'' a vetoed bill is complied with by laying it on the table,
referring it to a committee, postponing consideration to a day certain,
or immediately voting on reconsideration. Volume VII, section 1105.
A motion to refer to a committee a bill returned with the objections of
the President is in order under the practice of the House. Volume VII,
section 1108.
A veto message having been read, only three motions are in order: to
lay on the table, to postpone to a day certain, or to refer, which
motions take precedence in the order named. Volume VII, section 1099.
While the ordinary motion to refer may be applied to a vetoed bill, it
is not in order to move to commit it pending the demand for the
previous question or after the previous question is ordered on the
constitutional question of reconsideration. Volume VII, section 1102.
(19) Of Bills and Petitions.--Rule for.
Discussion and distinction between public and private bills and method
of introduction and reference. Volume VII, section 864.
Prior to the election of committees, reference of bills is made as if
committees were in existence, and when committees are elected such
reference is effective without further formality. Volume VII, section
2102a.
Members introducing private bills indorsed upon them the name of the
committee to which referred under the rule. Volume VII, sections 1027,
1032.
Reference of public bills is by the Speaker through the clerk at the
Speaker's table. Volume VII, section 1031.
Where the House itself refers a private House bill to a committee the
point of order as to jurisdiction does not avail. Volume VII, section
2131.
The reference of a private bill is indorsed on it by the Member
introducing it, while the reference of a public bill is made by the
Speaker. Volume IV, section 3364.
Petitions, memorials, and bills referred by delivery to the Clerk are
entered on the Journal and Record. Volume IV, section 3364.
The House itself may refer a bill or resolution to any committee, and
jurisdiction is thereby conferred. Volume IV, sections 4362-4364.
Rule for delivery of bills referred to a committee. Volume IV, section
4556.
(20) Of Bills and Petitions.--Errors in, Their Effect and Correction.
Rules for correction of erroneous reference of private and public
bills. Volume IV, section 3364.
The rule provides that errors in the reference of public bills may be
corrected after the reading of the Journal in certain specified ways.
Volume IV, section 4377.
Motions for the reference of messages and public bills are in order
immediately after the reading of the Journal. Volume VII, section 1809.
Motion to change the reference of a public bill, to come within the
privilege, must be offered immediately after the reading of the
Journal, and if the floor is yielded for other business the motion is
not again privileged on that day. Volume VII, section 2119.
The motion for a change of reference of a public bill is not privileged
under the rule when the original reference was not erroneous. Volume
VII, section 2125.
Motions to change the reference of public bills are privileged only
when formally authorized by the committee to which referred or the
committee claiming jurisdiction. Volume VII, section 2121.
Motions to change the reference of public bills are not open to debate
or subject to amendment. Volume IV, section 4378.
A motion for a change in the reference of a public bill may be amended
but the amendment, like the original motion, is subject to the
requirement that it be authorized by the proper committee. Volume VII,
section 2127.
REFERENCE--Continued.
(20) Of Bills and Petitions.--Errors in, Their Effect and Correction--
Continued.
The motion to change the reference of a public bill may not be divided
and is not debatable. Volume VII, sections 2125-2128.
The correction of the reference of a public bill was held, at a time
when the rules did not provide any other mode of correction, to present
a question of privilege. Volume III, section 2602.
The House may refer a bill to any committee and jurisdiction is thereby
conferred, but such action is not irrevocable, and a motion to again
change such reference is in order until the bill is reported. Volume
VII, section 2106.
Consideration by a committee to which erroneously referred does not
preclude consideration of a motion to change the reference of a bill
when properly offered. Volume VII, section 2128.
According to the later practice of the House the erroneous reference of
a public bill, if it remain uncorrected, in effect gives jurisdiction
to the committee receiving it. Volume IV, sections 4365-4371. Volume
VII, section 2108.
The erroneous reference of a public bill remaining uncorrected, it is
too late to raise the question of jurisdiction when reported by the
committee to which referred. Volume VII, section 1489.
A motion for rereference of a bill comes too late after the bill has
been reported to the House. Volume VIII, section 2312.
Errors in the reference of petitions and private bills are corrected at
the Clerk's table, without action by the House, at the suggestion of
the committee having possession. Volume IV, section 4379.
The erroneous reference of a petition or private bill referred by the
Member under the rule does not confer jurisdiction on the committee
receiving it. Volume IV, section 3364.
The erroneous reference of a private bill to a committee not entitled
to jurisdiction does not confer it, and a point of order is good when
the bill comes up for consideration either in the House or in the
Committee of the Whole. Volume VII, section 2132.
A private bill reported from a committee not having jurisdiction of the
subject was ordered by the Speaker to be recommitted, as a step
preliminary to a change of reference. Volume IV, section 4392.
A motion to change the reference of a public bill identical with one
already reported is not in order. Volume VII, section 2125.
A motion to change the reference of a public bill when made immediately
after the reading of the Journal is in order on Friday, as on other
days. Volume VII, section 2128.
Motions to change the reference of public bills are not in order on
Calendar Wednesday. Volume VII, section 2117.
In order to come within the privilege of the rule, motions to change
the reference of public bills must apply to a single bill and not to a
class of bills. Volume VII, section 2125.
Motions to change the reference of public bills, when privileged under
the rule, take precedence of conference reports. Volume VII, section
2124.
(21) Of Bills and Petitions.--Division of.
The parliamentary law provides that the House may commit a portion of a
bill, or part to one committee and part to another. Volume V, section
5558.
A bill may not be divided among two or more committees, although it may
contain matters properly within the jurisdiction of several committees.
Volume IV, section 4372.
A joint resolution may not be divided for reference. Volume IV, section
4376.
A portion of a petition may be referred to one committee and the
remainder to another. Volume IV, sections 3359, 3360.
A portion of a petition being in contravention of a rule was laid on
the table, while the remainder was referred. Volume IV, section 3358.
The re-reference of one section of a bill would carry with it the
entire bill. Volume VIII, section 2326.
REFERENCE--Continued.
(22) Of Bills and Petitions.--Reconsideration of Vote on.
No bill, petition, memorial, or resolution referred to a committee may
be brought back into the House on a motion to reconsider. Volume V,
section 5647.
There is a question as to whether or not the rule forbidding a bill to
be brought back from a committee on a motion to reconsider applies to a
case wherein the House, after considering a bill, commits it. Volume V,
sections 5648-5650.
(23) Of Bills and Petitions.--Senate Bills and Amendments on the
Speaker's Table.
A House bill messaged from the Senate with amendments requiring
consideration in Committee of the Whole goes to the Speaker's table,
and if not disposed of by unanimous consent is referred by the Speaker
to its appropriate committee. Volume VIII, section 3187.
Discretion of the Speaker in referring to the committees bills on the
Speaker's table. Volume IV, section 3107.
While it is the practice to refer promptly bills messaged over from the
Senate, it has been held that the rule requiring reference is merely
directory and not mandatory and that the length of time such bills may
remain on the Speaker's table before being referred is within the
Speaker's discretion. Volume VI, section 727.
The length of time a House bill transmitted from the Senate with Senate
amendments lies on the Speaker's table before reference is within the
discretion of the Speaker. Volume VIII, section 2391.
A House bill returned with Senate amendment requiring consideration in
the Committee of the Whole may not be called up for consideration but
is referred directly from the Speaker's table to the standing committee
having jurisdiction. Volume VI, section 731.
Bills received from the Senate go to the Speaker's table,from which
they are referred to appropriate committees by the Speaker unless
sooner called up for consideration under the rules. Volume VI, section
727.
The Senate reference of a bill is not considered in determining the
committee to which it shall be referred when taken from the Speaker's
table for reference in the House. Volume VII, section 1033.
A motion to suspend the rules and take from the Speaker's table for
consideration a House bill with Senate amendments being rejected, the
bill is referred directly from the Speaker's table to the standing
committee having jurisdiction. Volume VI, section 733.
Upon objection to a request for unanimous consent to take from the
Speaker's table for consideration a bill with Senate amendments, the
Speaker refers the bill to the standing committee having jurisdiction.
Volume VI, section 732.
General discussion of rule requiring reference from the Speaker's table
to a standing committee of House bills returned with Senate amendments
such as require consideration in Committee of the Whole. Volume IV,
sections 3091-3093.
Under the former rules a House bill with Senate amendments requiring to
be referred was referred by vote of the House. Volume IV, section 3105.
A House bill returned with Senate amendments involving a new matter of
appropriation, whether with or without a request for a conference, is
referred directly to a standing committee, and on being reported
therefrom is referred to the Committee of the Whole. Volume IV,
sections 3108-3110.
The point being made and sustained that a Senate amendment to a House
bill must be considered in Committee of the Whole, the bill is referred
directly from the Speaker's table to the standing committee having
jurisdiction. Volume IV, sections 3094, 3095.
A Senate amendment being such as requires consideration in Committee of
the Whole, the bill and amendment are referred directly from the
Speaker's table to the appropriate standing committee. Volume IV,
sections 3090, 3106, 3107.
(24) Of Bills and Petitions.--In Relation to Committee of the Whole.
The House may refer a subject to a Committee of the Whole as well as to
a standing committee. Volume IV, section 4709.
REFERENCE--Continued.
(24) Of Bills and Petitions.--In Relation to Committee of the Whole--
Continued.
In a rare instance the House committed a bill directly to the Committee
of the Whole before sending it to a standing or select committee.
Volume II, section 1363.
In Committee of the Whole the motion to report a bill with the
recommendation that it be referred takes precedence of the motion to
report it with the recommendation that it do pass. Volume IV, section
4775.
(25) Of the President's Message.--In General.
Messages of the President other than the annual messages are usually
referred to standing committees at once, even in matters of great
importance (footnote). Volume V, section 6621.
Special messages from the President touching on one subject only are
referred ordinarily by the Speaker without motion from the floor.
Volume VIII, section 3346.
Messages of the President when not referred on motion from the floor
are referred to the appropriate committee by the Speaker. Volume VIII,
section 3347.
A message from the President dealing with questions within the
jurisdiction of several committees may be divided for reference and
each subject referred to its appropriate committee. Volume VIII,
section 3349.
Messages from the President and communications from the heads of
Departments and from other sources are referred from the Speaker's
table. Volume IV, section 3089.
Ordinary messages of the President are referred without debate, usually
by the Speaker, but sometimes by the House itself. Volume V, section
6631.
A message of the President is usually referred by direction of the
Speaker, but a Member may move a reference. Volume IV, section 4053.
The House may refer a message of the President to a select committee,
and may specify its number, instruct it, and give it power to send for
persons and papers. Volume V, sections 6633, 6634.
Instance wherein a President's message was referred on motion to a
select committee. Volume IV, section 4402.
Instance wherein the House referred a message of the President. Volume
IV, section 4216.
In 1858 the House declined to refer a message of the President relating
to Kansas to the Committee on Territories and referred it to a select
committee with instructions. Volume IV, section 4518.
A motion to refer a presidential message is privileged. Volume VIII,
section 3348.
The reference of a message from the President to committees may be
changed by unanimous consent. Volume VIII, section 3351.
While the annual message of the President is customarily referred by
the House, special messages usually are referred by the Speaker, but it
has been held that any Member may object and offer a motion for a
different reference. Volume VIII, section 3348.
A presidential message may be divided for reference and portions
relating to one topic referred to one committee while portions dealing
with other subjects are referred to other committees. Volume VIII,
section 3348.
(26) Of the President's Message.--The Annual or General Message.
The President's annual message is usually referred by the House to the
committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. Volume V,
section 6631.
The annual message of the President is usually referred when read to
the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union, whence it
is distributed by action of the House to appropriate committees. Volume
V, sections 6621, 6622.
While the President's annual message is usually referred entire to the
Committee of the Whole at once, yet a portion of it has been referred
to a select committee. Volume V, section 6628.
The Committee of the Whole in distributing the President's message may
refer portions to a standing or select committee with instructions.
Volume V, sections 6626, 6627.
REFERENCE--Continued.
(27) With Instructions.
The ordinary motion to commit may be amended, as by adding
instructions. Volume V, section 5521.
It has been held not in order to move to instruct a committee on the
first reference of a matter to it. Volume V, sections 5522-5525.
When it is proposed to refer with instructions an amendment to the
instructions should be germane thereto. Volume V, section 6888.
The House may take from its files papers of a preceding Congress and
refer them to a committee with instructions. Volume V, section 7261.
It is in order to refer a matter already under consideration to a
committee with instructions to report a bill forthwith, and such bill,
being reported, is in order for immediate consideration. Volume V,
section 5550.
(28) In General.
A select committee that has reported finally and become dissolved may
be revived as to all its original powers by the action of the House in
referring in open House a new matter to it. Volume IV, sections 4404,
4405.
The proper method of rejecting a petition is by refusal to refer,
rather than by use of the question of consideration. Volume V, section
4964.
The House may refer to a committee a report made in a preceding
Congress. Volume IV, section 4679.
The question of consideration may not be raised against a proposition
before the House for reference merely. Volume V, section 4964.
All documents referred to committees or otherwise disposed of are
printed unless otherwise specially ordered. Volume V, section 7315.
A conference report was held to have precedence of the question on the
reference of a Senate bill, even though an attempt had been made to
take the yeas and nays and had failed from the lack of a quorum on a
preceding day. Volume V, section 6457.
Discussion of the procedure in the presentation and reference of
reports from commissions created by law and from joint committees of
the two Houses. Volume VI, section 371.
Instance wherein the House investigated delay in the reference and
transmission of paper to a committee. Volume VI, section 371.
The House having agreed to the introduction of a bill after
adjournment, the Speaker announced its reference to a committee. Volume
VII, section 1030.
REFLECTIONS ON THE HOUSE OR MEMBERS.
The House declines to receive from executive departments communications
reflecting upon the House or any Member thereof. Volume VI, section
437.
While it is in order to discuss proceedings of conference committees,
it has been held improper to criticize the conferees of the other House
in such a manner as to reflect on them in their official capacity.
Volume VI, section 568.
Proceedings in the Senate reflecting on the dignity of the House or
affecting the comity between the Houses were held to justify a
resolution calling the attention of the Senate to the infringement of
the rule. Volume VI, section 568.
Charges published as newspaper advertising that ``Bad bills pass
without reading'' and ``Steals are attempted'' were held so to reflect
upon the integrity of the proceeding of the House as to support a
question of privilege. Volume VI, section 576.
A resolution reflecting on the official conduct of a Member of the
House was expunged from the Record. Volume VI, section 582.
Expression of opinion reflecting on a Member or his State, however
offensive, if not directed against the Member in his representative
capacity, do not involve a question of privilege. Volume VI, section
593.
Statements on the floor reflecting on the conduct of a Member in
official capacity, whether made directly or in quotation, involve a
question of privilege. Volume VI, section 594.
REFLECTIONS ON THE HOUSE OR MEMBERS--Continued.
An expression of opinion characterizing actions of a Member without
reflecting upon him in his representative capacity do not give rise to
a question of privilege. Volume VI, section 595.
Charges made through the newspapers by a Member reflecting on the
efficiency of another Member in his representative capacity do not
support a question of privilege. Volume VI, section 605.
In discussing a question of privilege a Member is confined to charges
reflecting on him in his capacity as a Representative and may not
digress to charges reflecting on him in a business capacity. Volume VI,
section 606.
Wide latitude is allowed the press in the criticism of Members of
Congress, and such criticism, unless reflecting on a Member in his
representative capacity, does not present a question of privilege.
Volume VI, section 611.
Newspaper charges that a Member has used departmental employees while
in the service of the Government in a political campaign were held to
reflect on him in his representative capacity. Volume VI, section 615.
Although a newspaper article reflecting on a Member may not mention him
by name, yet if from the implication the identity of the Member
referred to is unmistakable it is sufficient to warrant recognition on
a question of privilege. Volume VI, section 616.
REFORM IN THE CIVIL SERVICE, COMMITTEE ON.
Creation and history of the Committee on Reform in the Civil Service.
Volume IV, section 4296.
The rule gives to the Committee on Reform in the Civil Service
jurisdiction of subjects relating ``to reform in the civil service.''
Volume IV, section 4296.
The Committee on Reform in the Civil Service has exercised a general
jurisdiction over bills relating to the status of officers, clerks, and
employees in the civil branches of the Government. Volume IV, section
4297.
Matters relating to the Civil Service Commission and alleged violations
of the law have been reported by the Committee on Reform in the Civil
Service. Volume IV, section 4298.
REFRIGERATING PLANT.
An appropriation for installation of a refrigerating plant at the
District of Columbia morgue was held to be in order as in continuance
of a work in progress. Volume VII, section 1359.
REFUGE STATIONS.
Bills relating to the Life-Saving Service and refuge stations in the
Arctics have been reported by the Committee on Interstate and Foreign
Commerce. Volume IV, section 4107.
REFUNDS.
An appropriation to refund amounts erroneously collected from
corporations and covered into the Treasury is not in order unless
authorized by specific law. Volume VII, section 1290.
The Committee on Ways and Means has exercised jurisdiction over bills
providing for refund of duties collected on imports. Volume VII,
section 1731.
Bills authorizing the refund of customs duties have been reported by
the Committee on Claims. Volume VII, section 1997.
REGAR, ROBERT S., Third Assistant Postmaster General.
Decisions on questions of order relating to--Franking privilege. Volume
VI, section 219.
REGENTS.
Vacancies and appointments on the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian
Institution. Volume V, sections 7338, 7339.
Resignation and expulsion from the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian
Institution. Volume V, sections 7340, 7341.
REGENTS--Continued.
Visitors to academies, regents, directors, and trustees of public
institutions, appointed by the Speaker under the law, are not regarded
as officers within the meaning of the constitutional inhibition. Volume
I, section 493.
REGISTER.
A register of persons other than Members who are entitled to the
privileges of the floor was authorized in 1853. Volume V, section 7291.
REGISTERING.
The licensing, registering, etc., of pleasure yachts are subjects
within the jurisdiction of the Committee on Merchant Marine and
Fisheries. Volume IV, section 4143.
The general subject of shipbuilding, admission of foreign-built ships,
registering and licensing of vessels are within the jurisdiction of the
Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. Volume IV, section 4134.
Registration and supervision of motor vehicles engaged in interstate
commerce and the licensing of operators thereof are subjects within the
jurisdiction of the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.
Volume VII, section 1819.
REGISTRATION OF VOTERS. See ``Elections.''
REGULAR ORDER.
As a request for unanimous consent to consider a bill is in effect a
request to suspend the order of business temporarily, a demand for the
regular order may be made at any time and is equivalent to an
objection. Volume IV, section 3058.
A motion to discharge the Committee of the Whole from the consideration
of a matter committed to it is not privileged as against a demand for
the regular order. Volume IV, section 4917.
The motion to fix the day to which the House shall adjourn is not
privileged against a demand for the regular order, but if not objection
is made may be entertained and agreed to by the House. Volume VIII,
section 2611.
Five minutes having been consumed in debate in favor of a motion to
strike out the enacting clause in Committee of the Whole and five
minutes against the motion, further debate was held to be precluded by
a demand for the regular order. Volume VIII, section 2627.
A motion for a recess is not privileged against a demand for the
regular order regardless of whether there is a question under debate in
the House. Volume VIII, section 3355.
While the motion to recess is not privileged against a demand for the
regular order, it is frequently entertained by consent. Volume VIII,
section 3356.
A proposition to amend the rules is not privileged for consideration as
against a demand that business proceed in the regular order. Volume
VIII, section 3376.
Reservation of a point of order is by unanimous consent only and must
be made or waived on demand for the regular order. Volume VIII, section
3429.
Debate under reservation of a point of order is by unanimous consent
and may be terminated at any time by a demand for the regular order.
Volume VIII, section 3430.
A point or order may be reserved but must be decided or withdrawn on
the demand of any Member for the regular order. Volume VIII, section
3430.
A resolution proposing assignment of rooms in the House Office Building
is not privileged against a demand for the regular order. Volume VIII,
section 3654.
REGULATIONS.
The Senate recognizes the power of the party or the State to provide
regulations governing party primaries. Volume VI, section 165.
The law empowering the Commissioners of the District of Columbia to
make building regulations was held to authorize the appointment of
building inspectors. Volume VII, section 1191.
REGULATIONS--Continued
A law providing for establishment of specific regulations authorizes
appointment of agents to enforce such regulations, and in the absence
of legislative limitation on the number to be appointed, an
appropriation for any number is in order on an appropriation bill.
Volume VII, section 1191.
A proposition to regulate the public service by transferring funds and
activities from one department to another is not in order in an
appropriation bill. Volume VII, section 1469.
Provision that no alteration be made in certain Army regulations unless
accomplished without expense to the Government was held not to retrench
expenditure with sufficient certainty to come within the exception.
Volume VII, section 1490.
Legislation prescribing regulations and pay for laborers unlading
vessels in the Customs Service has been reported by the Committee on
Ways and Means. Volume VII, section 1735.
Matters relating to the investigation and regulation of trusts and
corporations are within the jurisdiction of the Judiciary Committee.
Volume VII, section 1764.
A bill limiting effects of regulating Interstate and Foreign Commerce
was transferred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Volume VII, section
1776.
Jurisdiction over legislation providing for regulation of interstate
telegraph and telephone facilities and ocean cables has been given to
the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. Volume VII, section
1804.
Legislation relating to the financing, valuation, operation, and
regulation of common carriers is within the jurisdiction of the
Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. Volume VII, section 1805.
Subjects relating to the creation and activities of the United States
Shipping board including the adjustment and payment of claims arising
under the administration and the regulation if vessels under its
jurisdiction are reported by the Committee on Merchant Marine and
Fisheries. Volume VII, section 1849.
Bills pertaining to the regulation of common carriers by water have
been considered by the Committee on the Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
Volume VII, section 1859.
The Committee on Agriculture has reported as to the regulation of
importation and inspection of livestock and dairy products, and the
establishment and maintenance of quarantine stations for that purpose.
Volume VII, section 1862.
Subjects relating to the health of the District, sanitary and
quarantine regulations, etc., have been within the jurisdiction of the
Committee on the District of Columbia. Volume VII, section 2008.
A bill regulating the importation of drugs and utilizing the customs
office in that connection was held not to come within the rule. Volume
VIII, section 2279.
REHABILITATION.
The Committee on Education retains jurisdiction over legislative
propositions relating to the vocational education and rehabilitation of
persons not discharged from the military or naval forces. Volume VII,
section 1976.
REID.
In the Indiana election case of Reid v. Julian in the Forty-first
Congress. Volume II, sections 881, 882.
REIMBURSEMENT.
The Senate having invalidated the election of a Senator, no action was
taken on a proposition to reimburse him for expenses incurred in
defense of title to his seat. Volume VI, section 109.
An appropriation to reimburse officials for services and expenses,
however valid, is an appropriation for a private claim and is not in
order on an appropriation bill. Volume VII, section 1184.
REIMBURSEMENT--Continued.
The fact that the Government is to be reimbursed for an unauthorized
expenditure does not make it in order on an appropriation bill. Volume
VII, section 1228.
While bills relating to individual claims of postmasters for
reimbursement for unavoidable losses belong to the jurisdiction of the
Committee on Claims, general legislation providing for disposition of
such claims has been reported by the Committee on the Post Office and
Post Roads. Volume VII, section 1994.
REJECTION.
(1) Of petitions.
(2) Of bills.--In general.
(3) Of bills.--Laid on the table.
(4) Of bills.--Postponed indefinitely.
(5) Of bills.--When the two Houses disagree as to amendments.
(6) Of bills.--When the other House rejects.
(7) Of bills.--When conference reports fail.
(1) Of Petitions.
The question on reception being put, the House has frequently declined
to receive petitions which did not meet its approval. Volume IV,
sections 3351-3356.
For a time a rule was in force providing that no petition on a certain
subject should be received by the House or entertained in any way
whatever. Volume IV, sections 3347, 3348.
The House has usually refused to receive the petitions of the subjects
of a foreign power not residing in the United States. Volume IV,
sections 3330-3335.
The proper method of rejecting a petition is by refusal to refer,
rather than by use of the question of consideration. Volume V, section
4964.
(2) Of Bills.--In General.
A bill having been rejected by the House, a similar but not identical
bill on the same subject was afterwards held to be in order. Volume IV,
section 3384.
The refusal of the House to consider a bill does not amount to its
rejection and does not prevent its being brought before the House
again. Volume V, section 4940.
Striking out the enacting words of a bill constitutes its rejection.
Volume V, section 5326.
Instance wherein the House, having stricken out the enacting clause of
a Senate bill, informed the Senate that they had rejected the bill.
Volume IV, section 3423.
The House having determined in the negative the question on the
engrossment and third reading of a bill, a motion to commit is not in
order under the rule for the previous question. Volume V, sections
5602, 5603.
(3) Of Bills.--Laid on the Table.
A resolution laid non the table by the House may be presented again in
similar but not identical form. Volume IV, section 3385.
Senate bills are sometimes laid on the table in the House. Volume IV,
sections 3418, 3419. Volume V, section 5437.
A motion to lay on the table a House bill returned with Senate
amendments is in order. Volume V, sections 6201-6203.
A bill laid on the table is not technically rejected. Volume V, section
5437.
(4) Of Bills.--Postponed Indefinitely.
Instance where a House bill returned with Senate amendments adhered to
was postponed indefinitely. Volume V, section 6200.
REJECTION--Continued.
(4) Of Bills.--Postponed Indefinitely--Continued.
Early instances where one House postponed to an indefinite time bills
returned from the other with amendments disagreed to and requests for a
conference. Volume V, section 6199.
(5) Of Bills.--When the Two Houses Disagree as to Amendments.
The inability of the two Houses to agree on even the slightest
amendment to a bill causes the loss of the bill. Volume V, sections
6233-6240.
In many instances bills have been lost by the adherence of both Houses,
sometimes in earlier days, when no effort at adjustment by conference
had been made. Volume V, sections 6233-6240.
Bills on which one House had adhered have been lost by the expiration
of the Congress, even while the roll was being called on a motion to
recede that might have passed the bill. Volume V, sections 6230-6232.
Instance of the loss of an appropriation bill through adherence of both
Houses to their attitudes of disagreement over a section containing
legislation. Volume V, section 6325.
Instance of prolonged disagreement resulting in the loss of a bill.
Volume V, sections 6324, 6325.
(6) Of Bills.--When the Other House Rejects.
In Congress the rejection by one House of a bill from the other is made
the subject of a message to the originating House. Volume V, section
6601.
One House having rejected a bill of the other, the fact was made known
by message. Volume IV, section 3422.
A rare instance wherein the House asked a conference as to a
proposition which had been rejected by the Senate. Volume V, section
6258.
(7) Of Bills.--When Conference Reports Fail.
A conference report being made up but not acted on at the expiration of
a Congress, the bill is lost. Volume V, section 6309.
The rejection of a conference report leaves the matter in the position
it occupied before the conference was asked. Volume V, section 6525
Amendments between the Houses once disagreed to do not, on the
rejection of a conference report, return to their former state so that
they may be required to go to Committee of the whole. Volume V, section
6589.
Under the later practice when a conference report is ruled out of order
the Senate is informed by message that the report has been rejected.
Volume V, sections 6409-6413.
REJECTION OF BILLS.
The question on the engrossment and third reading being decided in the
negative, the bill is rejected. Volume IV, sections 3420, 3421.
RELEVANCY OF DEBATE.
It has always been held, and generally quite strictly, that in the
House the Member must confine himself to the subject under debate.
Volume V, sections 5043-5048.
It is the rule, well established in the practice of the House for many
years, that the Member need not confine himself to the subject during
general debate in the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the
Union. Volume V, sections 5233-5238.
In general debate in Committee of the Whole House the Member must
confine himself to the subject. Volume V, section 5239.
In debate under the five-minute rule the Member must confine himself to
the subject. Volume V, sections 5240-5256.
On a motion to strike out the enacting clause a Member may debate the
merits of the bill, but must confine himself to its provisions. Volume
V, section 5336.
A Member making a statement in a matter of personal privilege should
confine his remarks to the matter which concerns himself personally.
Volume V, section 5078.
RELEVANCY OF DEBATE--Continued.
In discussing questions of order the rule of relevancy is strictly
construed and debate is confined to the point of order and does not
admit reference to the merits of the pending proposition. Volume VIII,
section 3449.
In discussing a question of personal privilege based upon newspaper
charges personal letters refuting such charges were admitted as
relevant. Volume VIII, section 2479.
In addressing himself to a question of personal privilege the Member
may not under guise of defending himself against accusations introduce
matter attacking another even though relevant to the matter under
discussion. Volume VIII, section 2482.
On a proposition relating to the abolition of slavery in a particular
locality or county debate at large on the subject of slavery was held
not to be relevant. Volume V, sections 5200, 5201.
To a proposition to censure a Member for presenting a petition on the
subject of slavery debate on the opinions of statesmen of former times
on the general subject of slavery was held to be irrelevant. Volume V,
section 5195.
In debating a proposition to impeach the President of the United States
a wide latitude was permitted to a Member in preferring charges. Volume
V, section 5093.
RELICS.
Bills relating to historic documents, relics, and buildings have been
reported by the Houses branch of the Joint Committee on the Library.
Volume VII, section 2086.
RELIEF.
General Legislation for the relief of Government employees injured in
the discharge of their official duties is within the jurisdiction of
the Committee on the Judiciary and not the Committee on claims. Volume
VII, section 1777.
The relief of Government employees for losses sustained by reason of
unmerited discharge or the undeserved infliction of penalties is a
subject within the jurisdiction of the Committee on claims. Volume VII,
section 1995.
Measures authorizing relief of distress in foreign countries have been
reported by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Volume VII, section 1886.
RELIGION.
Reed Smoot's membership in a religious hierarchy that united church and
state contrary to the spirit of the Constitution was held by the
majority of the Senate committee a reason for vacating his seat. Volume
I, section 482.
A majority of the Senate committee considered Reed Smoot's membership
in a religious hierarchy that countenanced and encouraged polygamy a
reason for removing him from the Senate. Volume I, section 482.
REMAINS.
Bills relating to the removal of the remains of distinguished men have
been within the jurisdiction of the House branch of the Joint Committee
on the Library. Volume IV, section 4345.
REMOVAL.
(1) From office.--Of an elective officer of the House.
(2) From office.--Of an appointed officer of the House.
(1) From Office.--Of an Elective Officer of the House.
The House by resolution dismissed its Clerk, who had been found guilty
of misappropriation of public funds. Volume I, section 287.
It being alleged that the Clerk was guilty of official misconduct a
resolution removing him from office was presented and entertained.
Volume I, section 286.
A report from the Committee on Accounts having impeached the integrity
of the Doorkeeper, the House removed him. Volume I, section 290.
REMOVAL--Continued.
(1) From Office.--Of an Elective Officer of the House--Continued.
Because of the misconduct of the incumbent the office of Doorkeeper has
been declared vacant, and the duties have devolved upon the Sergeant-
at-Arms. Volume I, sections 288, 289.
Charges against the Postmaster being sustained, his office was declared
vacant, and his assistant was directed to perform the duties
temporarily. Volume I, section 292.
The resignation of the Postmaster was laid before the House while a
resolution of dismissal was pending and was disregarded. Volume I,
section 292.
Instance wherein the Senate by resolution removed its Sergeant at Arms.
Volume VI, section 37.
On the removal of the Sergeant at Arms, the Deputy Sergeant at Arms
succeeded to the duties of the office as Assistant Sergeant at Arms,
without action by the Senate. Volume VI, section 37.
(2) From office.--Of an Appointed Officer of the House.
The Speaker supervises the work of the official reporters and
stenographers, and may remove for cause. Volume V, section 6958.
Questions have arisen as to the power of the Speaker in regard to the
removal of stenographers to committees (footnote). Volume V, section
6958.
The House declined to interfere with the Clerk's power of removing his
subordinates. Volume I, section 249.
A proposition to remove an officer of the House presents a question of
privilege. Volume VI, section 35.
One Congress may not, even by statute, provide officers or employees
for the service of its successor. One House may continue the tenure of
an officer after the Congress for which he was appointed has expired,
but a subsequent House may remove such officer and appoint another in
his stead. Volume VI, section 36.
It is within the power of the officers of the House to remove at will
employees subject to appointment by them, and to refrain from
appointing their successors. Volume VI, section 36.
REPAIRS. See ``Appropriations, Continuation of public work.''
REPEAL. See also ``Appropriations, Legislation on appropriation
bills.''
The effect of the repeal of a repealing act is regulated by statue.
Volume IV, section 3389.
Committee reports on measures repealing or amending a statute shall
include the text of such statue and a comparative print of the measure
showing by typographical devices the omissions or insertions proposed.
Volume VIII, section 2234.
In order to fall within the purview of the rule requiring indication of
proposed changes in existing law by typographical device, a bill must
repeal or amend a statute in terms, and general reference to the
subject treated in a statute without proposing specific amendment is
not sufficient. Volume VIII, section 2235.
A proposition to repeal law is legislation and is not in order in a
appropriation bill. Volume VII, section 1403.
A proposition to repeal law authoring employment of officers was held
to effect a reduction of the number and salary of officers of the
United States and to be in order on an appropriation bill. Volume VII,
section 1514.
A law fixing amount of salary is not repealed by a provision in an
appropriation bill that amounts their appropriated shall be ``in full
compensation for services for the fiscal year.'' Volume VII, section
1406.
A provision that no part of an appropriation should be expended for a
designated purpose was held to retrench expenditure, but a proposal, in
effect repealing the law under which appropriations for that purpose
where authorized was held not to come within the exception. Volume VII,
section 1486.
REPEAL--Continued.
The power to modify a law infers the power to repeal it, and a
proposition to repeal a section of a law establishing certain offices,
is in order on an appropriation bill. Volume VII, section 1567.
REPETITION OF MOTIONS.
(1) The motion to adjourn.
(2) The motion to fix the day to which the House shall adjourn.
(3) Other motions.
(1) The Motion to Adjourn.
There must be intervening business before a motion to adjourn may be
repeated. Volume V, section 5373
A motion to adjourn may be repeated after debate, although no question
may have been put or decided in the meantime. Volume V, section 5374.
Ordering the yeas and nays is such intervening business as to justify
the repetition of the motion to adjourn. Volume V, sections 5376, 5377.
A decision of the Chair on a question of order is such intervening
business as permits the repetition of a motion to adjourn. Volume V,
section 5378.
The reception of a message from the Senate, the making of an
announcement by a Member, and the submitting of a motion in relation
thereto were held to constitute sufficient intervening business to
permit a motion to adjourn to be repeated. Volume V, section 5375.
When a quorum falls on a vote to second a motion to suspend the rules,
a second motion to adjourn is not considered a dilatory motion within
the prohibition of the rule. Volume V, sections 5745, 5746.
(2) The Motion to Fix the Day to Which the House Shall Adjourn.
When privileged the motion to fix the day to which the House shall
adjourn may be repeated after intervening business. Volume V, sections
5383, 5384.
A motion to adjourn is not of itself such intervening business as to
allow the repetition of a motion to fix the day to which the House
shall adjourn. Volume V, sections 5385, 5386.
(3) Other Motions.
The ordering of the previous question on a resolution does not carry
the business to such new stage as to justify the repetition of a motion
to lay on the table. Volume V, section 5709.
Interpretation of the rule which forbids the repetition of the motions
to postpone or refer at the same stage of the question. Volume V,
section 5591.
A motion to request a conference on disagreeing votes of the two Houses
having been rejected may not be repeated at the same stage of the
question, even though a recess of Congress may have intervened. Volume
V, section 6325.
Amendments being in issue between the Houses, the motion to recede may
be repeated at a new stage of the proceedings. Volume V, section 6207.
The motion to go into Committee of the Whole House to consider business
on the Private Calendar, being decided into the negative, may not be
repeated on the same day. Volume IV, section 3275.
As to the repetition of the motion to rescind under general
parliamentary law. Volume V, section 5325.
REPLICATION. See ``Impeachment.''
REPORTERS.
(1) Of debates and committee stenographers.
(2) For the press.--Admission to floor and gallery.
(3) For the press--Expulsion of.
REPORTERS--Continued.
(1) Of Debates and Committee Stenographers.
The Speaker appoints the official reporters of debates and
stenographers of committees. Volume V, section 6958.
Instances wherein the Speaker announced to the House his appointment of
reporters (footnote). Volume V, section 6958.
The Speaker supervises the work of the official reporters and
stenographers and may remove for cause. Volume V, section 6958.
The office of reporter of debates is created by resolution reported
from the Committee on Accounts and agreed to by the House. Volume V,
sections 6960, 6961.
Origin of the employment of committee stenographers. Volume V, section
6958.
Since the reporters of debates have become officers of the House a
correction of the Congressional Record has been held to be a question
of privilege. Volume V, sections 7014-7016.
No rule requires the official reporters to insert in full in the Record
every resolution or other proposition offered by a Member, regardless
of the attendant circumstances. Volume V, sections 6967-6969.
A Member is not entitled to inspect the reporter's notes of remarks,
not reflecting on himself, delivered by another Member and withheld for
revision. Volume V, section 6964.
A Member may not, in a controversy over a proposed correction of the
Record, demand the reading of the reporter's notes of the preceding
day. Volume V, section 6967.
The proceedings of an impeachment trial are reported like the
legislative proceedings. Volume III, section 2090.
The Speaker exercises jurisdiction over the Official Reporters of the
House and the committee stenographers and their assistants and
substitutes. Volume VIII, section 3459.
(2) For the Press.--Admission to Floor and Gallery.
Stenographers and reporters, other than the official reporters, are
admitted by the Speaker to the gallery over the Speaker's chair under
such regulations as he may prescribe. Volume V, section 7304.
Portions of the gallery over the Speaker's chair are set aside for the
use of reporters and correspondents who are admitted thereto by the
Speaker under such regulations as he may prescribe. Volume VIII,
section 3642.
At first the representatives of the press were admitted to the floor,
but later the present practice of assigning to them the use of a
gallery under certain regulations was adopted. Volume V, sections 7305-
7310.
Representatives of the press have been admitted by permission of the
Speaker. Volume V, sections 7305-7310.
Representatives of certain specified news associations are admitted to
the floor of the House under regulations prescribed by the Speaker.
Volume V, section 7304.
Accredited members of the press having seats in the gallery and
employees of the House may go upon the floor of the House until within
fifteen minutes of the hour of meeting. Volume V, section 7346.
(3) For the Press.--Expulsion of.
A resolution as to an alleged false and scandalous report of the
proceedings of the House by one of its reporters presented as a matter
of privilege. Volume II, section 1631.
Alleged misconduct of an occupant of the press gallery, although
occurring during a former Congress, brought before the House as a
matter of privilege. Volume III, section 2627.
The House arrested and arraigned at the bar a newspaper reporter for
alleged statements reflecting on the integrity of a Member. Volume II,
section 1635.
For the publications affecting the reputations of Members reporters
have been expelled from the House. Volume II, sections 1636, 1637.
REPORTERS--Continued.
(3) For the Press.--Expulsion of--Continued.
For improper conduct in connection with legislation reporters have been
expelled from the House. Volume II, sections 1638, 1639.
Expulsion of a reporter from the floor for improper conduct. Volume II,
section 1634.
In 1855 the House expelled from the floor William B. Chace, a reporter,
who refused to testify before a committee. Volume II, section 1632.
Instance wherein a newspaper correspondent was expelled from the House
for an offense connected with pending legislation. Volume III, section
1669.
In 1929 a Senate committee recommended the denial of the privilege of
the floor to a newspaper reporter charged with publication of the
proceedings of an executive session. Volume VI, section 334.
REPORTS. See ``Committees, Reports From,'' ``Committee of the Whole,
Reports From,'' ``Conference, Reports of Managers.''
REPUBLICAN FORM OF GOVERNMENT.
Reference to inquiry as to existence of a republican form of government
in a State. Volume I, section 346.
REQUEST. See also ``Conference'' and ``Unanimous Consent.''
A Member may have a bill, resolution, or memorial recorded as
introduced ``by request.'' Volume IV, section 3366.
The President requested a duplicate copy of a bill, lost after
transmission to him, by a message addressed to the House in which the
bill originated. Volume VII, section 1093.
A Senate bill having been lost in the House, a resolution requesting of
the Senate a duplicate copy was entertained by unanimous consent.
Volume VII, section 1073.
Form of resolution requesting of the Senate a duplicate copy of one of
its bills. Volume VII, section 1073.
REQUISITION.
Stationery, blank books, and other papers necessary to legislation are
furnished to the House and Senate and their committees on requisition
of the Clerk of the House and Secretary of the Senate, respectively.
Volume V, section 7322.
RES ADJUDICATA. See ``Elections.''
RES GESTAE. See ``Elections.''
RESCIND, MOTION TO.
(1) Not privileged under rules of the House.
(2) Use of, in reference to entries in the Journal.
(3) In General.
(1) Not Privileged Under Rules of the House.
The motion to rescind is not privileged and may be entertained only by
unanimous consent. Volume IV, section 3383.
A motion to rescind a special order is not privileged under the rules
regulating the order of business. Volume IV, sections 3173, 3174.
A motion to rescind a special order was decided by the House not to be
privileged under the rules. Volume V, section 5323.
A motion which in effect rescinded a rule of the House, having been
offered without objection and agreed to by the House, was held to be in
force as against the rule. Volume V, section 6764.
Under general parliamentary law, before the adoption of rules, the
motion to rescind is used. Volume V, section 5324.
Use of the motion to rescind in proceedings for organization of the
House. Volume I, section 222.
RESCIND, MOTION TO--Continued
(1) Not Privileged Under Rules of the House--Continued.
As to the repetition of the motion to rescind under general
parliamentary law. Volume V, section 5325.
(2) Use of, in Reference to Entries in the Journal.
The House has rescinded a resolution recorded in the Journal of a
preceding Congress. Volume IV, section 2792, 2793.
Because of the rule requiring every motion made and not withdrawn to be
entered on the Journal, it was held not in order to amend the Journal
by striking out a resolution actually offered. Volume IV, section 2789.
The House has nullified an order by rescinding the record of it in the
Journal. Volume IV, section 2787.
The House expunged from the Journals of preceding Congresses its
censure of Simon Cameron and John Young Brown. Volume IV, section 2792,
2793.
Reference to the consideration of the resolution expunging from the
Senate Journal the censure of President Jackson (footnote). Volume IV,
section 2730.
(3) In General.
Instance wherein a concurrent resolution fixing the time of final
adjournment was rescinded by action of the two House. Volume V, section
6700.
The Senate, overruling the Chief Justice, held in order a motion to
rescind its rule governing the voting on the articles of impeachment in
the Journal trial. Volume III, section 2442.
The Senate rescinded its order prescribing the method of voting on the
articles in the Johnson trial, although it was partially executed.
Volume III, section 2442.
One of the managers in an impeachment trial may not move to rescind an
order of the Senate as to the conduct of the trial. Volume III, section
2136-2139.
In a single instance the Senate annulled its action in expelling a
Senator. Volume II, section 1243.
The Committee on Rules may report a resolution rescinding or modifying
a special order of business. Volume VIII, section 3390.
By concurrent resolution, the action of the Speaker and the Vice
President in signing an enrolled bill was rescinded and the bill
amended. Volume VII, section 1078.
The action of the Speaker in signing an enrolled bill was rescinded and
the bill was amended by a concurrent resolution. Volume VII, section
1080.
RESERVATION.
Subjects relating to public reservations and parks within the District
of Columbia, including Rock Creek Park, are within the jurisdiction of
the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds. Volume IV, section 4236.
Legislation relating to the establishment and care of nationals
cemeteries, national military parks, and provisions for roads, walks,
and curbs within and for such reservations, and the marking of graves
of Confederate soldiers is within the jurisdiction of the Committee on
Military Affairs. Volume VIII, section 1891.
A bill providing for agricultural entries of coal lands in Alaska was
held to be privileged as a reservation of the public lands for actual
settlers. Volume VIII, section 2290.
The granting of easement across military reservations is a subject
requiring consideration in the Committee of the Whole. Volume VII,
section 2403.
The construction of a bridge on an Indian reservations was held not to
be a work in progress justifying on an appropriation bill. Volume VII,
section 1341.
The improvement of a private road, though long in use and on a
Government reservation, is not a work in progress within the terms of
the rule. Volume VII, section 1341.
Appropraitions for the improvement of an Indian reservation were held
to be authorized if for construction of roads within the reservation,
and unauthorized if for construction of roads beyond the reservation.
Volume VII, section 1221.
RESERVATION--Continued.
An appropriation for construction of bridges on Indian reservations was
held not to be in continuation of work in progress. Volume VII, section
1385.
A law permitting Indians to remove timber from reservations does not
authorized an appropriations for that purpose. Volume VII, section
1204.
RESERVING POINTS OF ORDER. See ``Points of Order.''
RESIDENCE. See ``Elections.''
RESIDENT COMMISSIONER.
The Resident Commissioner to the United States from Porto Rico has the
privilege of the floor. Volume V, section 7283.
The Resident Commissioner to the United States from Porto Rico and the
Philippine Islands have the privilege of the floor. Volume VIII,
section 3634.
The privilege of the floor with the right to debate were extended to
Resident Commissioners in the Sixtieth Congress. Volume VI, section
244.
By general acquiescence the Resident Commissioners of the Philippine
Islands have been permitted the privilege of debating. Volume VI,
section 246.
By order of the House the Resident Commissioner of the Philippine
Islands were granted the right of debate, and assigned to offices in
the House Office Building. Volume VI, section 245.
The rules give to the Resident Commissioner of Porto Rico the status of
a Delegate in the House, and assign to him an additional place on the
Committee on Insular Affairs. Volume II, section 1306.
Form of resignation of a Resident Commissioner and notification of the
appointment of his successor. Volume VI, section 231.
RESIGNATION.
(1) Of Members.--Forms of.
(2) Of Members.--Not accepted or withdrawn.
(3) Of Members.--Appointing a future day for.
(4) Of Members.--Information as to.
(5) Of Members.--As related to explusion and censure.
(6) Of Members.--As related to incompatible offices.
(7) Of Members.--As related to election and qualification.
(8) Of Members.--Withdrawal and declination.
(9) Of Members.--In general.
(10) Of Delegates and Resident Commissioners.
(11) Of Members-elect.
(12) Of the Speaker.
(13) Of other officers of the House.
(14) Of Member from committee service.
(15) In general.
(1) Of Members.--Forms of.
In recent as well as early practice a Member frequently informs the
House by letter that his resignation has been sent to the State
executive, such letter being presented as a privileged question. Volume
II, section 1167-1176.
The resignation of a Member may be addressed either to the House or to
the Governor of the State from which returned. In which latter event
the House is advised by the Member or the Governor. Volume VII, section
2170.
A Member may resign his seat by a letter transmitted to the House
alone. Volume II, section 1181-1186. Volume VI, section 226.
While not required, it is customary for a Member to notify the House of
his resignation. Volume VI, section 226.
RESIGNATION--Continued.
(1) Of Members.--Forms of--Continued.
In a few instances Members have announced their resignations to the
House verbally. Volume II, sections 1179, 1180.
In exceptional cases old Members have expressed in their letters of
resignation their feeling toward the House. Volume II, sections 1215-
1217.
Forms of letters tendering a Member's resignation to the House or the
Governor of a State and informing the House thereof. Volume II,
sections 1117, 1178.
A Member having resigned during vacation, transmitted to the Clerk's a
letter of notification which was laid before the House when Congress
reconvened. Volume VI, section 227.
The Speaker having been elected Vice President and a Member of the
succeeding Congress at the same election, transmitted to the Governor
of his State his resignation as a Member elect. Volume VI, sections
230, 453.
The executive of a State sometimes informs the House that he has
received the resignation of a Member. Volume VI, section 232.
(2) Of Members.--Not Accepted or Withdrawn.
A member may resign without the consent of the House. Volume II,
section 1273.
The resignation of a Member, whether presented to the Governor of the
State or to the Speaker of the House, becomes immediately effective and
may not be withdrawn. Volume VI, section 65.
Acceptance of the resignation of a Member of the House is unnecessary
and the refusal of a governor to accept a resignation can not operate
to continue membership in the House. Volume VI, section 65.
When received, a resignation is laid before the House by the Speaker
and no action by the House is required. Volume VI, section 226.
The House very early found the law of Parliament inapplicable in the
case of a resignation. Volume II, section 1230.
Only in a single exceptional case has the House taken action in the
direction of accepting the resignation of a Member. Volume II, section
1214.
A Member who had resigned was not permitted by the House to withdraw
the resignation. Volume II, section 1213.
The Speaker being official notified that a Member who was addressing
the House had resigned, caused him to cease and declined to recognize
him further. Volume II, section 1273.
The House declined to consider as privileged a resolution that a former
Member be permitted to withdraw his letter announcing his resignation
and resume his seat. Volume II, section 1213.
The Speaker declined to consider as privileged a resolution that a
former Member be permitted to withdraw his letter announcing his
resignation and resume his seat. Volume II, section 1273.
An exceptional instance wherein a Member having notified the House by
letter of his resignation to take effect at a future date was permitted
to withdraw the communication. Volume VI, section 229.
(3) Of Members.--Appointing a Future Day for.
Instance wherein a Member tendered his resignation to take effect at a
future date. Volume II, section 1177. Volume VI, sections 226, 227.
Members have presented their resignations to take effect at a future
date, and until that time have sometimes participated in the
proceedings. Volume II, sections 1220-1225.
Instance wherein a Member, having appointed a future day for his
resignation to take effect, remained and participated in the
proceedings of the House before the arrival of that date. Volume I,
section 488.
A Member who has tendered his resignation to take effect at a future
date in entitled to exercise all rights of membership prior to that
time. Volume VI, section 228.
A Senator may resign, appointing a future day for the resignation to
take effect, and the State legislature may fill the vacancy before that
date. Volume II, section 1229.
RESIGNATION--Continued.
(3) Of Members.--Appointing a Future Day for--Continued.
A Senator may resign, appointing a future day for his resignation to
take effect, and the State executive may by appointment fill the
vacancy before that date. Volume II, section 1228.
After full consideration the Senate decided that a Member might resign,
appointing a future date for his retirement. Volume II, section 1227.
Instance wherein a Senator resigned, appointing a future date for the
resignation to take effect. Volume II, section 1226.
A Senator tendered his resignation to take effect at a future day.
Volume II, section 1197.
(4) Members.--Information as to.
A Member's name remains on the roll until the House is officially
notified of his resignation or takes action respecting it. Volume II,
section 1207.
The resignation of a Member appears satisfactorily from his letter
directed to the governor of his State. Volume V, sections 465, 566.
A letter from a Member stating that his resignation has been forwarded
to the governor of his State is satisfactory evidence of his
resignation. Volume I, section 567.
The fact of a Member's resignation not appearing either from the
credentials of his successor or otherwise, the House ascertained the
vacancy from information given by other Members. Volume II, section
1208.
Sometimes the House learns of the resignation of a Member only by means
of the credentials of his successor. Volume II, section 1195.
An instance wherein the State executive transmitted the resignation of
a Member with the credentials of his successor. Volume II, section
1196.
The executive of a State may inform the House that he has received the
resignation of a Member. Volume II, sections 1193, 1194. Volume VI,
section 232.
When a Member resigns directly to the House it is the practice to
inform the State executive of the vacancy. Volume II, sections 1187-
1192.
An inquiry of the Clerk having elicited from the State executive the
fact that a Member had resigned, the Speaker directed his name to be
stricken from the roll. Volume II, section 1209.
Instance wherein the Senate was informed by the governor of a State
that one of the Senators of that State had resigned. Volume II, section
1282.
On unofficial information that a Member's resignation had been accepted
and a successor elected the Senate held that the Member's seat was
vacated. Volume II, section 1197.
(5) Of Members.--As Related to Expulsion and Censure.
A Member threatened with expulsion have resigned, the House
nevertheless adopted resolutions censuring his conduct. Volume II,
section 1275.
Whether or not it was proper to censure a Member who had resigned was
held to be a question for the House and not the Chair. Volume II,
section 1275.
A Member for whom the House had voted censure announced that he had
sent his resignation to the governor of his State, but the House
nevertheless voted to inflict punishment. Volume II, section 1656.
A committee of investigation appointed by the House, having declared a
Member guilty of conduct of grave impropriety and warranting censure,
the Member resigned and the House discontinued the proceeding. Volume
VI, section 398.
B. F. Whittemore, being reelected to the same House from which he had
resigned to escape expulsion for crime, was excluded from taking the
oath and his seat. Volume I, section 464.
A Senator having resigned, the Senate desisted from proceedings to
declare his seat vacant or to expel him. Volume II, section 1279.
A Senator's term having expired before a pending resolution of
expulsion was agreed to, the Senate discontinued the proceedings.
Volume II, section 1276.
RESIGNATION--Continued.
(5) Of Members.--As Related to Expulsion and Censure--Continued.
A Senator convicted in the courts resigned after the Senate had ordered
an inquiry. Volume II, section 1282.
(6) Of Members.--As Related to Incompatible Offices.
Although a Member had resigned, the House proceeded to inquire whether
or not his acceptance of an incompatible office had vacated his title
to the seat. Volume III, section 2590.
A Member having informed the House of his acceptance of an incompatible
office, the House has assumed or declared the seat vacant. Volume I,
sections 501, 502.
A Member-elect who held a commission in the Army and had not taken the
oath or his seat in the House, having resigned, a question arose as to
when the compensation of this successor should begin. Volume I, section
500.
(7) Of Members.--As Related to Election and Qualification.
A Member having resigned, a question as to his right to his seat was
not entertained as a question of privilege. Volume III, section 2590.
Sitting Member having resigned, the House did not regard it necessary
formally to pass upon the question of his election. Volume VI, section
94.
A Member whose qualifications were being investigated by a special
committee having resigned, the committee was discharged. Volume VI,
section 238.
Instance wherein an election contest abated by resignation of sitting
Member for a new appeal to the people. Volume I, section 805.
Instance wherein, pending decision on an election case, the sitting
Member resigned for a new appeal to the people. Volume I, section 805.
Instance wherein a contest was maintained and contestant seated,
although the returned Member had resigned before taking his seat.
Volume II, section 985.
A Senator having resigned apparently to escape being unseated for
bribery, was not readmitted on credentials showing appointment by an
acting governor. Volume I, section 694.
A Senator threatened with loss of his seat for bribery, having
resigned, the proceedings abated. Volume I, section 693.
During the discussion of the qualifications of a Senator, he presented
his resignation, but the Senate disregarded it and proceeded to declare
his election void. Volume I, section 440.
The election of a Senator being thoroughly tainted with bribery, the
Senate was proceeding to unseat him when he resigned. Volume II,
section 1279.
Instance wherein a Senator, following an inquiry vindicating his title
to this seat, resigned. Volume VI, section 74.
Instance wherein returned Member, while a contest was pending in
committee, stated to the House that he was not elected. Volume I,
section 742.
(8) Of Members.--Withdrawal and Declination.
As to what acts constitute a declination of the office of Member of the
House. Volume I, section 500.
Instance wherein a person declined to take a seat assigned him after a
contest as to final right. Volume I, section 650.
An instance wherein one who had been declared elected to a seat in the
House declined to accept it. Volume II, section 1234.
Instance wherein a Senator-elect notified the Senate that he had
formally declined to accept an appointment to be a Senator. Volume II,
section 1235.
The withdrawal of Members caused by the secession of States. Volume II,
section 1218.
Senators having withdrawn from the Senate, the Secretary was directed
to omit their names from the roll. Volume II, section 1219.
The Journal of the Senate made no mention of the withdrawal of Senators
by reason of the secession of their States. Volume II, section 1219.
The withdrawal of a Senator to join the foes of the Government was held
to create a vacancy which a legislature could recognize, although the
Senate had not expelled him. Volume I, section 383.
RESIGNATION--Continued.
(9) Of Members.--In General.
The practice is not uniform as to whether or not a Member's letter of
resignation should appear in full in the Journal. Volume IV, sections
2868-2872.
Instance where a Member resigned his seat, sought reelection, and
appeared again to be sworn in during the same Congress. Volume II,
section 1256.
Instances wherein Members have been reelected to fill the vacancies
occasioned by their own resignations. Volume II, sections 1210-1212.
The question as to the pay of a Member-elect after the beginning of the
term of the Congress to fill a vacancy caused by a declination or
resignation of effect on the day the term of the Congress began. Volume
II, section 1155.
A Member convicted in the courts resigned after the House had ordered
an inquiry. Volume VI, section 238.
Resignations addressed to the Speaker or the House may be withdrawn at
any time before action is taken thereon. Volume VII, section 1270.
Instance in which a teller resigned and suggested the appointment of a
successor. Volume VI, section 446.
(10) Of Delegates and Resident Commissioners.
A Delegate resigns his seat in a communication addressed to the
Speaker. Volume II, section 1304.
Form of resignation of a resident commissioner and notification of the
appointment of his successor. Volume VI, section 231.
(11) Of Members-elect.
The Clerk takes notice of the deaths or resignations of Members-elect
and informs the House thereof at the time of organization. Volume I,
sections 26-28.
A Member-elect may resign before taking the oath. Volume II, section
1230.
A Member-elect having resigned, the House decided that the person
elected as his successor was entitled to the seat. Volume II, section
1230.
An instance of the resignation of a Member who had not taken his seat.
Volume II, section 1231.
A Member-elect's letter of resignation, transmitted to the Speaker
before the election of that officer, was laid before the House after
organization. Volume II, section 1232.
A Senator-elect has resigned before taking the oath. Volume II, section
1233.
(12) Of the Speaker.
Rising in his place, Mr. Speaker Clay addressed the House, announcing
his resignation. Volume I, section 231.
In 1820, at the beginning of a second session, the Clerk called the
House to order and after ascertaining the presence of a quorum
presented a letter of resignation from the Speaker. Volume I, section
232.
In 1834 the Speaker, intending to resign, arose in his place and
informed the House, setting a future day for the act. Volume I, section
233.
The Speaker, having announced his resignation, made a farewell address
and left the chair. Volume I, section 233.
The Speaker called a Member to the chair and, taking the floor,
tendered his resignation verbally. Volume I, section 225.
Mr. Speaker Colfax, having been elected Vice-President, resigned his
Speakership on the last day of the Congress. Volume I, section 225.
The Speaker having resigned no action of the House excusing him from
service is taken. Volume I, section 232.
Mr. Speaker Clay announced to the House his resignation of the
Speakership, but his resignation as a Member appears only from the
credentials of his successor. Volume II, section 1356.
RESIGNATION--Continued.
(12) Of the Speaker--Continued.
Instance wherein the Speaker, following a vote upon an essential
question indicating a change in the party control of the House,
announced that under the circumstances it was incumbent upon the
Speaker either to resign or to recognize for a motion declaring vacant
the office of Speaker. Volume VI, section 35.
(13) Of Other Officers of the House.
An officer of the House having resigned the House voted to proceed to
the election of his successor. Volume I, sections 264, 265.
The Clerk having resigned the House, after some intervening business,
elected his successor. Volume I, section 239.
The Sergeant-at-Arms having resigned, the House instructed the
Doorkeeper to perform the duties of the office until the beginning of
the next session of Congress. Volume I, section 268.
The resignation of the Postmaster was laid before the House while a
resolution of dismissal was pending and was disregard. Volume I,
section 292.
Communications announcing resignations of employees of the House from
statutory offices are read and ordered to be laid on the table. Volume
VI, section 33.
The House does not pass upon the acceptance of resignations from
statutory positions, even when it is authorized to fill such offices.
Volume VI, section 33.
The House does not act upon resignations from statutory offices even
when power to fill vacancies in such offices rests with the House or
the Speaker. Volume VII, section 2169.
(14) Of Member From Committee Service.
Forms of resignations from committees. Volume VIII, section 2197.
Instance wherein a Member submitted his resignation from a committee on
grounds of disqualifying personal interest. Volume VIII, section 3074.
Forms of resignations and of resolutions providing for election of
Members to fill vacancies on joint committees. Volume VII, section
2170.
A Member may decline to serve on a committee only with permission of
the House. Volume IV, sections 4490-4493.
The request of a Member that he be relieved from service on a committee
is submitted to the House for approval. Volume IV, section 4507.
The Speaker may not relieve a Member from service on a committee to
which he has appointed him. Volume IV, section 4511.
While the House has usually granted requests of Members that they be
excused from committee service, it has sometimes refused. Volume IV,
sections 4494-4505.
The chairman of a committee, with the permission of the House, may
resign as chairman, still remaining a member of the committee. Volume
IV, sections 4531, 4532.
The request of a Member that he be excused from committee service has
generally been treated as privileged, but as debatable to a very
limited extent only. Volume IV, sections 4508-4510.
The resignation of a member from a joint select committee created by
law is made either to the House or to the committee and, while the
House has no power either to accept or to refuse to accept such
resignation, it may fill the vacancy so occasioned. Volume VI, section
371.
A member of a joint commission created by law may resign without leave
of the House; but announcement of such resignation is properly
transmitted to the Speaker. Volume VII, section 2168.
While the House is without power to remove members of joint committees
created by law, or to accept or reject resignations from such offices,
such resignations are properly addressed to the joint committee or to
the House having authority to fill these vacancies. Volume VII, section
2170.
RESIGNATION--Continued.
(14) Of Member From Committee Service--Continued.
The resignation of a member as conferee is properly addressed to the
Speaker, but is acted on by the House, and, being accepted, the Speaker
appoints a successor. Volume VIII, section 3224.
It has long been the practice for a manager of a conference to be
excused only by authority of the House. Volume VIII, section 3227.
A Senator having resigned from all committee assignments, the Senate
accepted his resignation and elected successors to the vacancies thus
created. Volume VIII, section 2200.
(15) In General.
Resignation and explusion from the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian
Institution. Volume V, sections 7340, 7341.
Resignation of member of board of managers of National Home for
Disabled Volunteer Soldiers. Volume V, section 7337.
A Senator, member of a joint commission created by law and appointed by
the Presiding Officers, of the two Houses, respectively, tendered his
resignation in the Senate. Volume IV, section 4446.
RESOLUTIONS. See also ``Inquiry'' and ``Investigations.''
(1) Forms of.--Of the House alone.
(2) Forms of.--Concurrent.
(3) Forms of.--Joint.
(4) Uses of.--Of the House alone.
(5) Uses of.--Concurrent.
(6) Uses of.--Joint.
(7) The preamble.
(8) Effect of concurrent.
(9) Consideration of.--In general.
(10) Consideration of.--Relations to the previous question and motion
to refer.
(11) Certification of, and approval by the President.
(12) Printing of.
(13) In general.
(1) Forms of.--Of the House Alone.
Forms of simple resolutions. Volume IV, sections 3376, 3426, 3454.
Forms of resolution authorizing a joint committee to notify the
President of the approaching adjournment of Congress. Volume V, section
6723.
Form of resolution thanking the Speaker at the adjournment of a
Congress. Volume VIII, sections 3509, 3513.
Form of resolutions relating to the adminstration of affirmation.
Volume VI, section 17.
Forms of resolutions authorizing and accepting oaths adminstered away
from the House. Volume VI, section 14.
(2) Forms of.--Concurrent.
Form of concurrent resolutions of the two Houses terminating a session
of Congress. Volume V, section 6722.
Form of concurrent resolution creating a joint committee. Volume IV,
section 4410.
Forms of resolving clauses of concurrent resolutions. Volume IV,
section 3378.
The present form of concurrent resolution appears about 1839. Volume V,
section 6731.
(3) Forms of.--Joint.
Forms of joint resolutions. Volume IV, section 3367.
The statutes prescribe the form of the resolving clause of a joint
resolution. Volume IV, section 3367. Volume VII, section 1034.
Forms of resolving clauses used in joint resolutions proposing
amendments to the Constitution (footnote). Volume V, section 7029.
RESOLUTIONS--Continued.
(4) Uses of.--Of the House Alone.
The House expresses facts, principles, and opinions by ``resolutions.''
Volume IV, section 3380.
Instances of the use of resolutions for expression of the opinions of
the House. Volume II, sections 1562-1568.
Illustration of the use of resolutions instead of orders in giving
direction to the business of the House. Volume IV, sections 3376, 3426,
3454.
The two Houses by simple and separate resolutions sometimes appoint
committees to confer and report. Volume III, section 1936.
Joint committees of ceremony are provided for by simple and not
concurrent resolution. Volume V, section 7176.
When a joint committee is authorized by simple resolution the
resolution itself does not have the concurrent action of the two
Houses. Volume IV, section 4411.
A question of the privilege of the House is presented in the form of a
resolution. Volume VI, section 86.
Instance wherein the Senate by resolution removed its Sergeant at Arms.
Volume VI, section 37.
While the House may by simple resolution establish or abolish offices
in its service, a joint resolution is required for such action
affecting offices in the joint service of the House and Senate. Volume
VI, section 36.
Where the oath has been administered away from the House and by another
than the Speaker, the House has by resolution received and accepted the
oath. Volume VI, section 14.
A newspaper correspondent who violated the privileges of the House was,
by resolution, excluded from that portion of the Capitol under the
jurisdiction of the House for a period of 10 days. Volume VI, section
553.
(5) Uses of.--Concurrent.
Joint committees should be authorized by concurrent and not by joint
resolutions. Volume III, sections 1998, 1999.
A joint committee should be provided for by a concurrent and not a
joint resolution, and the resolution should not prescribe rules for the
proceedings of either House. Volume IV, section 4409.
A commission which acted and reported during the lifetime of a Congress
was created by concurrent resolution. Volume IV, section 4703.
Congress by concurrent resolution directs executive officers to make
investigations in river and harbor matters. Volume II, section 1593.
Instances wherein concurrent resolutions were used to express the
opinions of Congress on public questions. Volume II, sections 1566,
1567.
A bill sent to the President but not yet signed by him was recalled by
concurrent resolution. Volume VII, section 1091.
A concurrent resolution to send to the President for approval bills
which had passed both Houses in the previous session of the same
Congress but which for want of time failed to reach him was treated as
privileged. Volume VII, section 1086.
The action of the Speaker in signing an enrolled bill was rescinded and
the bill was amended by a concurrent resolution. Volume VII, section
1080.
By concurrent resolution, the action of the Speaker and the Vice
President in signing an enrolled bill was rescinded and the bill
amended. Volume VII, section 1078.
A concurrent resolution authorized the presiding officers of the two
Houses to cancel their signatures to an enrolled bill failing to
conform to commendations of the Secretary of War. Volume VII, section
1077.
By concurrent resolution, conferees were authorized to amend a bill in
conference. Volume VII, section 1071.
RESOLUTIONS.--Continued.
(5) Uses of.--Concurrent.--Continued
Authority of correct an error in enrolling a bill was conferred on the
Clerk by concurrent resolution. Volume VII, sections 1068, 1069.
A concurrent resolution and not a simple resolution is required to
authorize correction, however trivial, of a bill agreed to by both
Houses. Volume VII, section 1042.
The two Houses by concurrent resolution provided for the meeting to
count the electoral vote. Volume VI, section 443.
In 1920 the Senate requested the concurrence of the House in a
resolution proposing the restrict the power of the President in the
negotiation of foreign affairs. Volume VI, section 327.
In 1909 the House originated, and the Senate agreed to, a resolution
requesting the President to negotiate by treaty or otherwise with a
foreign government. Volume VI, section 323.
(6) Uses of.--Joint.
The relative uses of bills and joint resolutions discussed. Volume IV,
sections 3370-3373.
Joint resolutions proposing amendments to the Constitution are, when
passed, filed with the Secretary of State by the Committee on Enrolled
Bills. Volume V, section 7041.
The act of the Government in intervening to stop the war in Cuba was
authorized by a joint resolution. Volume V, section 6321.
Notice to a foreign government of the abrogation of a treaty is
authorized by a joint resolution. Volume V, section 6270.
Missouri was admitted to the Union by a joint resolution. Volume IV,
section 4471.
An error in a bill that has gone to the President of the United States
may be corrected by a joint resolution. Volume IV, section 3519.
Self-appropriating orders for printing extra copies of bills,
documents, etc., are required to be by joint resolution. Volume V,
section 7319.
Managers of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers are
elected by joint resolution of Congress. Volume V, section 7336.
Louis Kossuth was welcomed by a joint resolution signed by the
President. Volume V, section 7083.
The Congress, by joint resolution approved by the President, invited
Lafayette to visit America (footnote). Volume V, section 7082.
Joint resolutions are not required for calling for information from the
Executive Departments. Volume III, section 1876.
An error in a bill that has gone to the President of the United States
may be corrected by a joint resolution. Volume VII, section 1092.
(7) The Preamble.
The preamble of a bill or joint resolution may be agreed to most
conveniently after the engrossment and before the third reading. Volume
IV, section 3414.
A bill sometimes has a preamble. Volume IV, sections 3413, 3414.
When a bill is considered for amendment the preamble is taken up after
the body of the bill has been gone through. Volume IV, section 3411.
Reference to illustration of mode of disposing of a preamble
(footnote). Volume IV, section 3411.
On the passage of a joint resolution with a preamble a separate vote
may not be demanded on the preamble. Volume V, section 6148.
A preamble may be laid on the table without affecting the status of
accompanying resolutions already agreed to by the House. Volume V,
section 5430.
A resolution may be laid on the table without carrying with it a
connected resolution already agreed to or a preamble not yet acted on.
Volume V, section 5428.
(8) Effect of Concurrent.
A concurrent resolution is binding upon neither House until agreed to
by both. Volume IV, section 3379.
RESOLUTIONS--Continued.
(8) Effect of Concurrent--Continued.
A concurrent resolution is without force and effect beyond the confines
of the Capitol. Volume VII, section 1037.
Committees of the two Houses acting jointly to devise a plan for the
electoral count of 1821 reported different propositions, whereat
misunderstanding arose. Volume III, section 1936.
(9) Consideration of.--In General.
A joint resolution is a bill within the meaning of the rules. Volume
IV, section 3375. Volume VII, section 1036.
A joint resolution may be changed to a bill by amendment. Volume IV,
section 3374.
A joint resolution was substituted for a bill in amending the census
cat. Volume VII, section 1040.
A joint resolution may be changed to a simple resolution by amendment.
Volume VII, section 1047.
A joint resolution may be changed to a concurrent resolution by
amendment. Volume VII, sections 1043, 1044, 1046.
A concurrent resolution may be changed to a joint resolution by
amendment. Volume VII, sections 1037, 1045.
A resolution of the House may not by amendment be changed to a bill.
Volume VIII, section 3446.
A proposition in the form of a bill may not be offered as a substitute
for a proposition in the form of a simple resolution. Volume VIII,
section 3446.
A Senate joint resolution changed by amendment of the House to a
concurrent resolution is still a Senate measure and the enacting clause
conforms to that requirement. Volume VII, section 1044.
Under rules of the House which have not disappeared it was held that a
resolution of the House might not by amendment be changed to a joint
resolution or a bill. Volume IV, sections 3376, 3377.
To a bill proposing one mode of arranging the Presidential succession
an amendment proposing a joint resolution for submitting a
constitutional amendment on a plan differing as to details was held
germane. Volume V, section 5582.
A joint resolution may not be divided for reference. Volume IV, section
4376.
The filing with the Secretary of State and the transmission to the
States of joint resolutions proposing amendments to the Constitution.
Volume V, section 7041.
Joint resolutions proposing amendments to the Constitution, although
not requiring the approval of the President, have their several
readings and are enrolled and signed by the Speaker (footnote). Volume
V, section 7029.
Bills and resolutions presented in the House for reference under the
rule are entered in the Journal and Record by title only. Volume IV,
section 2853.
A division of the question may not be demanded on the passage of a
joint resolution. Volume V, sections 6145, 6146.
A resolution may be divided if it contains more than one section which
standing alone would constitute a substantive proposition. Volume VIII,
section 3163.
A resolution need not necessarily be divided because it affects the
titles of the seats of two Senators from different States with
different questions involved. Volume V, section 6119.
On a motion to strike out a resolution and insert several connected
resolutions a division of the question so as to vote separately on each
substantive proposition of the matter to be inserted was decided not to
be in order (Speaker overruled). Volume V, sections 6124, 6125.
Substitute resolutions offered as an amendment are not divisible, but
when agreed to a division of the original as amended may be demanded.
Volume V, sections 6127, 6128.
RESOLUTIONS--Continued.
(9) Consideration of.--In General--Continued.
A bill or resolution must be considered and voted on by itself. Volume
IV, section 3408.
A resolution laid on the table by the House may be presented again in
similar but not identical form. Volume IV, section 3385.
A proposed amendment to a pending bill being laid on the table, the
bill goes there also. Volume V, section 5423.
A Member has the right to withdraw a resolution before a decision
thereon, and may modify the proposition in the House, but not in the
committee. Volume VI, section 570.
(10) Consideration of.--Relations to the Previous Question and Motion
to Refer.
The previous question may be moved on a series of resolutions, but
after it is ordered a separate vote may be had on each resolution.
Volume V, section 5468.
The previous question being ordered on a series of resolutions, a
division was permitted, so as to vote separately on each resolution.
Volume V, section 6149.
An early decision, since reversed, held that the previous question when
ordered on a resolution with a preamble did not apply to the preamble
(footnote). Volume V, sections 5469, 5470.
The motion to recommit a simple resolution may be made at any time
before the question is put on the passage of the resolution and is not
in order after the resolution has been agreed to. Volume VIII, section
2748.
The motion to commit after the previous question is ordered applies to
resolutions, the word ``bill'' in the rule being a generic term
applying to all legislative propositions. Volume V, section 5572.
The motion to commit provided for in the rule for the previous question
applies not only to bills, but to resolutions of the House alone.
Volume V, section 5573.
The motion to refer under Rule XVII may be made pending the demand for
the previous question on the passage, whether a bill or resolution be
under consideration. Volume V, section 5576.
The motion to commit after the ordering of the previous question, as
provided by section 1 of Rule XVII, applies to simple resolutions as
well as to bills and joint resolutions. Volume VIII, section 2742.
The motion to recommit may not be made while another has the floor, and
a Member proposing a resolution is entitled to one hour for debate,
during which time the motion may not be offered without his consent.
Volume VIII, section 2742.
Before the adoption of rules, while the House was acting under general
parliamentary law, it was held that the motion to recommit was in order
pending the motion for the previous question or after it had been
ordered on a resolution. Volume VIII, section 2755.
When the previous question has been ordered on a simple resolution (as
distinguished from a joint resolution) and a pending amendment the
motion to commit should be made after the vote on the amendment. Volume
V, sections 5585-5588.
(11) Certification of, and Approval by the President.
The Clerk is required to certify to the passage of all bills and joint
resolutions. Volume I, section 251.
In general orders, resolutions, and votes in which the concurrence of
the two Houses is necessary must be presented to the President on the
same condition as bills. Volume IV, section 3482.
The question as to whether or not concurrent resolutions should be sent
to the President for his signature. Volume IV, section 3484. Volume
VII, section 1084.
Although the requirement of the Constitution seems specific, the
practice of Congress has been to present to the President for approval
only such concurrent resolutions as are legislative in effect. Volume
IV, section 3483.
A concurrent resolution providing for final adjournment of the two
Houses is not presented to the President for approval. Volume IV,
section 3482.
Resolutions--Continued.
(11) Certification of, and Approval by the President--Continued.
It has been conclusively settled that a joint resolution proposing an
amendment to the Constitution should not be presented to the President
for his approval. Volume V, section 7040.
(12) Printing of.
Unless ordered by the House, no bill, resolution, or other proposition
reported by a committee shall be printed unless placed on the Calendar.
Volume V, section 7315.
Extra copies of bills may be ordered printed by simple resolution of
the House if the cost does not exceed $500, or by concurrent resolution
if the cost exceeds that sum. Volume V, section 7319.
The Secretary of the Senate and Clerk of the House have a discretionary
power to order the reprinting of bills, resolutions, documents, etc.
Volume V, section 7319.
Motions to print additional numbers of a bill, report, resolution, or
document shall be referred to the Committee on Printing and the report
thereon must be accompanied by an estimate of cost. Volume V, section
7315.
The statutes require the binding for the files of copies of bills and
resolutions of each Congress. Volume V, sections 7325, 7326.
(13) In General.
The right of a claims committee to report, with the status of a private
bill, a resolution providing for sending a series of specified claims
to the Court of Claims has been affirmed. Volume IV, section 3297.
The Speaker having ruled a resolution out of order and an appeal having
been taken from the decision, it was held that the resolution should
appear in the Journal in full. Volume IV, section 2843.
A Member was censured for presenting a resolution insulting to the
House. Volume II, section 1246.
Resolutions of State legislatures and of primary assemblies of the
people are received as memorials. Volume IV, sections 3326, 3327.
Joint resolutions of State legislatures intended as communications to
Congress are treated as memorials. Volume IV, section 3312.
The term ``bill'' is a generic one and includes resolutions. Volume
VII, section 1036.
Two or more Members may not jointly introduce a bill, petition, or
resolution. Volume VII, section 1029.
RESOLVING CLAUSE.
Forms of resolving clauses of concurrent resolutions. Volume IV,
section 3378.
The statutes prescribe the form of the resolving clause of a joint
resolution. Volume IV, section 3367.
Forms of resolving clauses used in joint resolutions proposing
amendments to the Constitution (footnote). Volume V, section 7029.
RESTAURANT.
References to the practice governing management of the House
restaurant, especially as to the sale of intoxicating liquors. Volume
V, section 7244.
Discussion of various services of the House, including the House
restaurant, House barber shops, and stationery and mileage allowances
to Members. Volume VI, section 216.
Subjects relating to the House restaurant and kitchen have been within
the jurisdiction of the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds.
Volume IV, section 4237.
Subjects relating to the House restaurant and kitchen, formerly within
the jurisdiction of the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds, have
been transferred by the House to the jurisdiction of the Committee on
Accounts. Volume VII, section 2054.
RESTAURANT--Continued.
A resolution from the Committee on Accounts relating to management of
the House restaurant was not received as a matter of privilege. Volume
III, section 2636.
RESULT OF AN ELECTION. See ``Elections.''
RETIRED LIST.
An opinion of the Judiciary Committee that persons on the retired list
of the Army do not hold office under the United States in the
constitutional sense. Volume I, section 494.
RETIREMENT.
The Committee on the Civil Service exercises exclusive jurisdiction of
subjects relating to the retirement of employees in the classified
civil service. Volume VII, section 2021.
RETRENCHMENT. See also ``Appropriations.''
The examination of the accounts of the Departments, proper application
of public moneys, enforcement of payment of money due the Government,
and economy and retrenchment generally are within the jurisdiction of
the several committees on expenditures. Volume IV, section 4315.
The examination of the accounts of the departments, independent
establishments, and commissions of the Government, proper application
of public moneys, enforcement of payment of money due the Government,
and economy and retrenchment generally are within the jurisdiction of
the Committee on Expenditures in the Executive Departments. Volume VII,
section 2041.
RETURN OF BILL.
One House sometimes asks of the other the return of a message. Volume
V, sections 6609-6611.
A request of the Senate for the return of a bill is treated as
privileged in the House. Volume IV, section 3481.
The mere request for the other House to return a bill, no error or
impropriety being involved, has not been regarded as a privileged
matter. Volume IV, section 3477.
A request of one House for the return of a bill by the other is
complied with as a matter of routine. Volume VII, section 1081.
The request of the Senate for the return of a bill may be agreed to in
the House by unanimous consent only. Volume VII, section 1082.
A request of the Senate for the return of a bill was denied by the
House, unanimous consent being refused. Volume VII, section 1082.
A resolution directing return of a bill to the Senate, with notice of
refusal of the House to grant the Senate's request relating thereto,
was held not to present a question involving the privilege of the
House. Volume VII, section 1083.
Dicta to the effect that a request of the Senate for cancellation of
the Speaker's signature and the return of an enrolled bill could be
taken up for consideration under suspension of the rules. Volume VII,
section 1083.
The return of a bill which has gone to the President of the United
States is requested by concurrent resolution, and such resolution when
received from the Senate is treated as privileged. Volume VII, section
1090.
Overruling a decision of the Chair, the Senate held it was not in order
to request the House to return papers in possession of the conferees.
Volume VIII, section 3324.
RETURN OF MEMORIAL
An instance wherein a memorial was returned to the memorialists. Volume
IV, section 3349.
RETURNED MEMBER. See ``Elections.''
RETURNS. See ``Elections,'' `Subopenas,'' and ``Warrants.''
REVENUE.
(1) Bills relating to, originate in the House.--The rule of the
Constitution.
(2) Bills relating to, originate in the House.--Senate's power to amend
revenue bills.
(3) House's prerogatives as to revenue treaties.
(4) Questions of privilege over alleged invasions of House's
prerogatives.
(5) Jurisdiction of committees over subjects relating to.
(6) Privilege of bills relating to.
(7) Consideration of bills relating to, in Committee of the Whole.
(8) In general.
(1) Bills Relating to, Originate in the House.--The Rule of the
Constitution.
Revenue bills must originate in the House, but the Senate may concur
with amendments. Volume II, section 1480.
In 1930 the House insisted on its exclusive right to originate revenue
measures and returned to the Senate a Senate concurrent resolution
characterized as an infringement on its constitutional prerogative.
Volume VI, section 319.
Discussion of the privilege of the House and Senate, respectively, in
relation to revenue bills. Volume II, section 1488.
Discussion of the right of the House to originate revenue legislation.
Volume VI, section 321.
The term ``raising revenue,'' while broadly construed to cover bills
relating to the revenue, does not apply to bills remotely affecting the
revenue, as bills extending time of payment of foreign debts. Volume
VIII, section 2278.
Arguments in the Senate as to the limits of the prerogatives of the
House in relation to revenue legislation. Volume II, section 1494.
After a full but unconclusive conference with the Senate the House
reaffirmed its own exclusive right to originate revenue measures.
Volume II, sections 1487, 1488.
A bill proposing an increase in rates of postage is a revenue bill
within the constitutional requirement as to revenue bills. Volume VI,
section 317.
In 1830 a bill affecting the revenue was presented in the Senate and
withdrawn after a discussion of the constitutional question. Volume II,
section 1482.
A bill to abolish a duty was refused consideration in the Senate, one
objection being that the Senate had no right to originate such a
measure. Volume II, section 1483.
Instance wherein the Senate declined to consider a bill challenged as
an infringement on the right of the House to originate revenue
measures. Volume VI, section 320.
Decision by the Senate holding a bill proposing a gasoline tax in the
District of Columbia to be a revenue producing measure and that under
the Constitution it should originate in the House. Volume VI, section
315.
A point of order that a Senate bill proposing an increase in postage
rates contravened the prerogative of the House was not sustained by the
Senate. Volume VI, section 317.
The Senate having added certain revenue amendments to a nonrevenue
House bill, the House ordered the bill to be returned to the Senate.
Volume II, section 1495.
The House having questioned a Senate amendment providing a tax on
incomes on a non-revenue bill, the Senate withdrew the amendment.
Volume II, section 1486.
The Senate having passed a bill with incidental provisions relating to
revenue, the House returned the bill, holding it to be an invasion of
prerogative. Volume II, section 1494. Volume VI, section 317.
The Senate having insisted on its right to add a revenue amendment to
an appropriation bill, the House declined to proceed further with the
bill. Volume II, section 1485.
Instance, wherein a Senate amendment affecting the revenue was not
objected to until the stage of conference. Volume II, section 1492.
Volume VI, section 314.
REVENUE--Continued.
(1) Bills Relating to, Originate in the House.--The Rule of the
Constitution--Continued.
The House, while disclaiming the establishment of a precedent, sent to
conference a bill declared to involve a question of infringement of the
constitutional prerogative of the House in the origination of revenue
legislation. Volume VI, section 318.
In 1874 the House declined to take issue with the Senate over an
amendment of that body authorizing certain Government obligations.
Volume II, section 1490.
Early instances of Senate and House participation in revenue
legislation. Volume II, section 1484.
A bill raising revenue incidentally was held not to infringe upon the
constitutional prerogative of the House to originate revenue
legislation. Volume VI, section 315.
Discussion of differentiation between bills for the purpose of raising
revenue and bills which incidentally raise revenue. Volume VI, section
315.
(2) Bills Relating to, Originate in the House.--Senate's Power to Amend
Revenue Bills.
The Senate may concur in a House revenue bill with amendments. Volume
II, section 1480.
In 1872 the House and Senate, after discussion, disagreed as to
limitations of Senate amendments to a revenue bill of the House. Volume
II, section 1489.
Instances wherein the Senate has acquiesced in the constitutional
requirement as to revenue bills, while holding to a broad power of
amendment. Volume II, sections 1497-1499.
In 1889 the Senate amendments to a House revenue bill were questioned
in the House as an infringment of the House's privilege. Volume II,
section 1496.
In 1883 the House raised but did not press a question as to certain
Senate amendments relating to the revenue. Volume II, section 1491.
In 1807 the House refused to agree to Senate amendments enlarging the
scope of a revenue bill. Volume II, section 1481.
Instance wherein proposed Senate amendments to a revenue bill were
questioned in the House as an invasion of the constitutional
prerogatives in relation to revenue legislation. Volume VI, section
322.
(3) House's Prerogative as to Revenue Treaties.
The House has at times advised the Executive in regard to treaties
affecting the revenue. Volume II, sections 1520-1522.
In 1871 the House asserted its right to a voice in carrying into effect
treaties on subjects submitted by the Constitution to the power of
Congress. Volume II, section 1523.
In 1880 the House declared that the negotiation of a treaty affecting
the revenues was an invasion of its prerogatives. Volume II, section
1524.
In 1881 the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, discussing the treaty-
making power, concluded that the House had no share in it. Volume II,
section 1525.
In 1884 and 1886 the Ways and Means Committee assumed that the right of
the House to a voice in making treaties affecting the revenue had been
conceded. Volume II, sections 1526, 1527.
After long and careful consideration the Judiciary Committee of the
House decided, in 1887, that the executive branch of the Government
might not conclude a treaty affecting the revenue without the assent of
the House. Volume II, sections 1528-1530.
Provisions of the tariff act of 1897 in reference to reciprocity
treaties. Volume II, section 1533.
In 1844 the Senate took the view that the constitutional method of
regulating duties was by act of Congress rater than by treaty. Volume
II, section 1532.
Argument that duties are more properly regulated with the publicity of
Congressional action than by treaties negotiated by the Executive and
ratified by the Senate in secrecy. Volume II, section 1532.
Reference to discussion in the Senate over right of the House to a
voice in making treaties affecting the revenue (footnote). Volume II,
section 1528.
REVENUE--Continued.
(3) House's Prerogative as to Revenue Treaties--Continued.
Discussion by a Senate committee as to the jurisdiction of the Senate
over revenue treaties. Volume II, section 1533.
Argument that the treaty-making power is subject to the authority and
power to originate revenue legislation specially delegated by the
Constitution to the House. Volume VI, section 324.
The question raised in the House as to whether a treaty modifying or
repealing laws providing for revenue may be negotiated without action
on the part of the House. Volume VI, section 324.
(4) Questions of Privilege Over Alleged Invasions of House's
Prerogatives.
An alleged invasion by the Senate of the House's constitutional
prerogative of originating revenue legislation has been held in the
later practice to present a question of privilege. Volume III, sections
2559-2562.
Alleged infringement by the treaty-making power on the constitutional
right of the House to originate revenue measures presents a question of
privilege. Volume III, section 2564.
It is for the House and not the Speaker to decide whether or not a
Senate amendment on the subject of revenue violates the privileges of
the House. Volume II, sections 1320, 1322.
To justify a question of privilege an invasion of the prerogatives of
the house must be alleged to be actual, not prospective. Volume III,
section 2556.
As to time of making points of order on constitutional questions.
Volume II, section 1322.
The question of the constitutional right of the House to originate
revenue measures is properly raised at any time after the measure
infringing the right has been massaged to the House. Volume VI, section
318.
A question relating to the invasion of the constitutional prerogative
of the House by a Senate amendment comes too late after the bill has
been sent to conference. Volume VI, section 314.
Instance of a conference over the prerogatives of the two Houses
respecting revenue legislation. Volume II, section 1485.
There being a difference between the two Houses as to the right of the
Senate to originate a revenue bill, the subject was committed to a
conference. Volume II, sections 1487, 1488.
Instance wherein the House referred to the managers of a conference the
examination of the question whether or not the Senate amendments in
disagreement invaded the House's prerogative of originating revenue
bills. Volume V, section 6405.
(5) Jurisdiction of Committees Over Subjects Relating to.
The rules confer on the Ways and Means Committee the jurisdiction of
subjects relating to the revenue and bonded debt of the United States.
Volume IV, section 4020. Volume VII, section 1723.
The rule gives to the Committee on Industrial Arts and Expositions
jurisdiction of ``all matters (except those relating to the revenue and
appropriations) referring to the centennial of the Louisiana Purchase
and to proposed expositions.'' Volume IV, section 4353.
The Committee on Ways and Means has exercised jurisdiction as to the
seal herds and other revenue-producing animals of Alaska. Volume IV,
section 4025.
The Committee on Ways and Means no longer exercises jurisdiction as to
the seal herds and other revenue producing animals of Alaska. Volume
VII, section 1725.
The revenue relations of the United States with Porto Rico and the
Philippines are within the jurisdiction of the Committee on Ways and
Means. Volume IV, section 4024.
REVENUE--Continued.
(5) Jurisdiction of Committees Over Subjects Relating to--Continued.
The rule gives to the Committee on Insular Affairs jurisdiction of all
subjects, other than revenue and appropriations, relating to the
islands which came to the United States by the Spanish treaty of 1899.
Volume IV, section 4213. Volume VII, section 1947.
Legislation relating to Porto Rico, with the exception of matters of
revenue and appropriations, are within the jurisdiction of the
Committee on Insular Affairs. Volume VII, section 1949.
The Committee on Insular Affairs exercises a general jurisdiction of
subjects relating to the Virgin Islands, with the exception of matters
of revenue and appropriations. Volume VII, section 1950.
The Ways and Means Committee has exercised jurisdiction over the
subjects of customs unions, reciprocity treaties, and conventions
affecting the revenues. Volume IV, section 4021.
The Committee on Foreign Affairs has exercised jurisdiction of the
subjects of commercial treaties and reciprocal arrangements. Volume IV,
section 4174.
The jurisdiction of the Committee on the Revision of the Laws, the
House affirmed the claim of the former committee. Volume IV, section
4029.
Reference to early jurisdiction of the Committee on Manufactures as to
tariff bills. Volume IV, section 4221.
The subjects of tonnage taxes and fines and penalties on vessels are
within the jurisdiction of the Committee on Merchant Marine and
Fisheries. Volume IV, section 4131.
In the later practice of the House subjects relating to transportation
of dutiable goods, ports of entry and delivery, and customs collection
districts have been reported by the Committee on Ways and Means. Volume
IV, section 4026.
Jurisdiction of Committees on Ways and Means and Interstate and Foreign
Commerce over bills relating to ports of entry and delivery. Volume IV,
section 4027.
The Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce has jurisdiction of
bills affecting domestic and foreign commerce, except such as may
affect the revenue. Volume IV, section 4097.
Bills to discourage fictitious and gambling transactions in farm
products have been considered within the jurisdiction of the Committee
on Agriculture, even when an internal revenue question was included.
Volume IV, section 4161. Volume VII, section 1861.
Bills imposing an internal revenue tax on olemargeine are, by action of
the House, included within the jurisdiction of the Committee on
Agriculture. Volume IV, section 4156.
A bill affecting the internal revenue tax on olemargeine has been
reported from the Committee on Agriculture. Volume II, section 1455.
While the Committee on Agriculture has jurisdiction of revenue
legislation affecting olemargeine, the Ways and Means Committee has
retained jurisdiction as to revenue bills affecting tobacco, lard,
cheese, etc. Volume IV, section 4022.
A bill relating to the number of internal-revenue collectors and
collection districts was held to be a revenue bill within the meaning
of the rule giving such bills privilege. Volume VIII, section 2233.
(6) Privilege of Bills Relating to.
Revenue and general appropriation bills, river and harbor bills,
certain bills relating to the public lands, for the admission of new
States, and general pension bills may be reported at any time. Volume
IV, section 4621. Volume VIII section 2251.
To come within the privilege given the Committee on Ways and Means to
report at any time a bill must show on its face that it relates to the
raising of revenue. Volume VIII, section 2280.
The right to report at any time a bill raising revenue belongs only to
the Ways and Means Committee. Volume IV, section 4628.
REVENUE--Continued.
(6) Privilege of Bills Relating to--Continued.
The words ``raising revenue'' in the rule giving privilege to the Ways
and Means Committee are broadly construed to cover bills relating to
the revenue. Volume IV, sections 3076, 4624.
Under later decisions the words ``raising revenue'' in the rule giving
privilege to the Ways and Means Committee are broadly construed to
cover bills relating to the revenue. Volume IV, section 4625.
Bills relating to allowances on internal-revenue duties are reported by
the Committee on Ways and Means. Volume VII, section 1734.
A bill providing for a tariff commission was held not to be a revenue
bill within the meaning of the rule giving such bills privilege. Volume
IV, section 4626.
A declaratory resolution on a subject relating to the revenue is not
within the privilege given the Ways and Means Committee to report at
any time. Volume IV, section 4627.
A bill merely affecting the revenue incidentally does not come within
the privilege of the Ways and Means Committee to report at any time.
Volume VIII, section 2279.
A bill relating to the method of packing dutiable tobacco for parcel-
post shipment was held not to be a revenue bill within the meaning of
the rule giving such bills privilege. Volume VIII, section 2280.
Where the major feature of a bill relates to the raising of revenue,
lesser provisions incidental thereto but not strictly revenue producing
do not destroy its privilege when reported by the Committee on Ways and
Means. Volume VIII, section 2280.
(7) Consideration of Bills Relating to, in Committee of the Whole.
The motion to go into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the
Union to consider a revenue or general appropriation bill may, when
authorized by a committee, be made at any time after the Journal is
read. Volume IV, section 3072.
A motion to go into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the
Union is most highly privileged only for revenue and appropriation
bills. Volume IV, section 3073.
The motion to go into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the
Union to consider revenue or appropriation bills may designate the
particular bill to be considered. Volume IV, section 3074.
When the House agrees to the privileged motion to go into Committee of
the Whole to consider a particular revenue or appropriation bill, the
Committee of the Whole may not consider a different bill. Volume IV,
section 4734.
The motion to go into Committee of the Whole to consider revenue bills
and the motion to do the same to consider general appropriation bills
are of equal privilege. Volume IV, sections 3075, 3076.
The privileged motion to go into the Committee of the Whole to consider
revenue or appropriation bills may be made on a ``suspension day'' as
on other days. Volume IV, section 3080.
The motion to go into Committee of the Whole to consider revenue and
general appropriation bills is in order on Monday as on other days.
Volume VII, section 876.
The motion to go into the Committee of the Whole for the consideration
of revenue or appropriation bills is not in order on Wednesday. Volume
VII, section 904.
The call of the Consent Calendar on days devoted to its consideration
by the rules takes precedence of the motion to go into Committee of the
Whole to consider revenue or appropriation bills. Volume VII, section
986.
Under a former condition of rule it was held that a motion to go into
Committee of the Whole to consider a general appropriation bill was not
privileged as against business in order on District of Columbia day.
Volume IV, section 3305.
The motion to go into the Committee of the Whole to consider revenue
bills has precedence on Monday of a motion to go into the Committee of
the Whole to consider a bill reported by the Committee on the District
of Columbia. Volume VI, section 718.
REVENUE--Continued.
(7) Consideration of Bills Relating to, in Committee of the Whole--
Continued.
Former method of securing precedence of revenue, general appropriation,
and river and harbor bills in Committee of the Whole. Volume IV,
section 4729.
Apppropriation and revenue bills are considered in Committee of the
Whole by paragraphs; other bills by sections. Volume IV, sections 4739,
4740.
A bill increasing the rate of postage has been held to affect the
revenues and, therefore, to require consideration in Committee of the
Whole. Volume IV, section 4861.
A bill providing for payment of money into the Treasury and also making
an appropriation of the same, requires consideration in Committee of
the Whole. Volume IV, section 4834.
Taxes relating to bank circulation have not been considered such ``tax
or charge upon the people'' as require consideration in Committee of
the Whole. Volume IV, sections 4854, 4855.
All propositions involving a tax or charge on the people are considered
in Committee of the Whole. Volume IV, section 4792.
Where the purpose of a bill is to raise revenue, even though that
purpose is affected indirectly, the bill should be considered in
Committee of the Whole. Volume VIII, section 2399.
While under the practice of the House appropriation bills and revenue
bills are read for amendment by paragraphs and other bills by sections,
the Chairman has on occasion authorized the reading of such other bills
by paragraphs where the text of the bill was such as to warrant it.
Volume VIII, section 2340.
Instance wherein the Committee of the Whole, disregarding the
suggestion of the Chairman, determined to read a revenue bill by
paragraphs and not by sections. Volume VIII, section 2350.
(8) In General.
Forms of special order for considering in Committee of the Whole and
the House, within certain limits of time, a general tariff bill. Volume
IV, sections 3258, 3259.
A revenue amendment is not germane to an appropriation bill. Volume V,
section 5852.
In 1885 the House, after learned debate, declined to investigate the
power of the Senate to originate bills appropriating money. Volume II,
section 1501.
A revenue amendment is not germane to an appropriation bill. Volume
VIII, section 3038.
An amendment offered to a revenue bill proposing a tax for any other
purpose than that of securing revenue is not germane. Volume VIII,
section 3039.
To a section of a revenue bill relating to tax returns required by the
bill an amendment relating to all tax returns was held not to be
germane. Volume VIII, section 3044.
REVENUE CUTTERS.
Bills authorizing the construction of revenue cutters and auxiliary
craft of the customs service are reported by the Committee on
Interstate and Foreign Commerce. Volume IV, section 4108.
Bills relating to personnel of the Revenue-Cutter Service have been
given to the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. Volume VII,
section 1818.
REVERSED DECISIONS.
Instance wherein the Speaker reversed as erroneous a decision made in a
previous session. Volume VIII, section 2794.
An instance wherein the Chair after announcing a decision subsequently
reversed the opinion. Volume VIII, section 3435.
Instance wherein the House reversed the ruling of a United States
Federal District Court. Volume VI, section 147.
REVISION OF THE LAWS, COMMITTEE ON.
The creation and history of the Committee on Revision of the Laws.
Section 35 of Rule XI. Volume IV, section 4293.
REVISION OF THE LAWS, COMMITTEE ON--Continued.
Recent history of the Committee on Revision of the Laws, section 29 of
Rule XI. Volume VII, section 2014.
The rule gives to the Committee on Revision of the Laws jurisdiction of
subjects relating ``to the revision and codification of the statutes of
the United States.'' Volume VI, section 4293.
Examples of jurisdiction of the Committee on Revision of the Laws over
bills embodying codifications. Volume IV, section 4294. Volume VII,
section 2015.
The jurisdiction of the Committee on Ways and Means over tariff matters
being challenged on behalf of the Committee on Revision of the Laws,
the House affirmed the claim of the former committee. Volume IV,
section 4029.
In exceptional cases the Committee on Revision of the Laws has
exercised jurisdiction over bills embodying changes of law rather than
revisions or codification. Volume IV, section 4295.
The Committee on the Revision of the Laws has reported bills incidental
to its jurisdiction over revision and codification of laws. Volume VII,
section 2016.
REWARD.
Provision for payment of reward for information as to violation of a
statute was reported by the Committee on the Judiciary. Volume VII,
section 1758.
REYNOLDS.
The Pennsylvania election case of Reynolds v. Shonk in the Fifty-second
Congress. Volume I, section 682.
The Missouri election case of Reynolds v. Butler in the Fifty-eighth
Congress. Volume I, section 685.
The Senate election case of Reynolds v. Hamilton, of Texas, in the
Forty-second Congress. Volume I, section 395.
RHEA.
The Kentucky case of Hunter v. Rhea in the Fifty-fifth Congress. Volume
I, section 746.
The Virginia election case of Walker v. Rhea in the Fifty-sixth
Congress. Volume II, section 1118.
The Virginia election case of Walker v. Rhea in the Fifty-seventh
Congress. Volume I, section 737.
The Kentucky election case of Moss v. Rhea in the Fifty-seventh
Congress. Volume II, sections 1120, 1121.
RHODE ISLAND.
Objection was made to the manner of appointment of one of the electors
of Rhode Island in 1877, but the two Houses decided to count the vote.
Volume III, section 1978.
House election case from: Forty-ninth Congress.--Page v. Pirce. Volume
II, sections 1003, 1004.
Senate election case from: Twenty-third Congress.--Asher Robbins.
Volume I, section 627.
RICE.
The Massachusetts election case of Sleeper v. Rice in the Thirty-eighth
Congress. Volume II, section 849.
The Kentucky election case of Zigler v. Rice in the Forty-first
Congress. Volume I, section 460.
The Senate election case of Jones and Garland v. McDonald and Rice,
from Arkansas, in the Fortieth Congress. Volume I, section 389.
RICHARD.
The Michigan election case of Biddle v. Richard in the Eighteenth
Congress. Volume I, section 421.
The election case of Biddle and Richard v. Wing, from Michigan
Territory, in the Nineteenth Congress. Volume I, section 777.
RICHARDS.
The Pennsylvania election case of Morris v. Richards in the Fourth
Congress. Volume I, section 554.
RICHARDSON.
The South Carolina election case of Richardson v. Rainey in the Forty-
fifth Congress. Volume II, section 925.
The South Carolina election case of Lee v. Richardson in the Forty-
seventh Congress. Volume II, sections 982, 983.
The prima facie case of Belknap v. Richardson, from Michigan, in the
Fifty-third Congress. Volume I, section 56.
The Michigan election case of Belknap v. Richardson in the Fifty-third
Congress. Volume II, section 1042.
The South Carolina election cases of Richardson v. Lever, Prioleau v.
Legare, and Myers v. Patterson, in the Sixty-first Congress. Volume VI,
section 128.
RICHARDSON, JAMES D., of Tennessee, Speaker Pro Tempore and Chairman.
Decisions on questions of order relating to--
Amendments germane. Volume V, section 5846.
Appropriations. Volume VII, section 1556.
Call of the House. Volume IV, section 2997.
Continuation of a public work. Volume IV, section 3743.
House, as in Committee of the Whole. Volume IV, section 4934.
Leave of absence. Volume IV, section 3002.
Legislation on appropriation bills. Volume IV, sections 3839, 3889.
Limitations on appropriation bills (footnote). Volume IV, section 3936.
Precedence of motion. Volume V, section 6219.
Previous question. Volume V, section 5458.
Privilege. Volume III, section 2708.
Question of consideration. Volume V, section 4960.
Recognition. Volume II, section 1450.
Reconsider, motion to. Volume V, section 5674.
Reports of Committies. Volume IV, section 3228.
Special orders. Volume IV, section 3185.
Substitute amendments. Volume V, section 5788.
RICKS, AUGUSTUS J.
The investigation into the conduct of Augustus J. Ricks, United States
judge for the northern district of Ohio. Volume III, section 2520.
RIDER RULE. See also ``Appropriations, Legislation on General
Appropriation Bills.''
A rule forbids in a general appropriation bill any appropriation not
previously authorized by law, unless for continuation of works or
objects in progress. Volume IV, section 3578.
The old form of rule which admitted on appropriation bills legislation
intended to retrench expenditures. Volume IV, section 3578.
Instance of introduction of amendments carrying legislation under the
old ``rider'' rule. Volume IV, section 3892.
RIDING PAGE.
No page, except chief pages and riding pages, shall be under 12 or more
than 18 years of age. Volume V, section 7233.
RIGHT OF PETITION.
References to discussions of the right of petition. Volume IV, section
3343.
Incidental discussion of the right of the House to decline to receive a
petition. Volume V, section 4964.
While slavery existed the House declared that slaves did not possess
the right of petition. Volume IV, section 3342.
The rule requiring petitions to be sent to the Clerk's desk is no
invasion of the constitutional right of petition. Volume IV, section
3314.
RINAKER.
The Illinois election case of Rinaker v. Downing in the Fifty-fourth
Congress. Volume II, sections 1069, 1070.
RIPLEY.
The Maine election case of Washburn v. Ripley in the Twenty-first
Congress. Volume I, section 779.
RIVER AND HARBOR BILL.
The river and harbor bill is not a general appropriation bill. Volume
IV, section 4219.
The river and harbor bill not being one of the general appropriation
bills, the rule relating to legislation on such bills does not apply to
it. Volume IV, sections 3897-3903.
A subject of which the River and Harbor Committee has jurisdiction may
be reported in the river and harbor bill. Volume IV, section 4119.
A proposition to improve the harbor of a foreign country was held not
to be germane to the river and harbor bill. Volume IV, section 4121.
To a bill providing generally for the improvement of rivers and harbors
an amendment providing for an additional harbor was held to be germane.
Volume IV, section 4120.
An amendment providing for a system of irrigating arid lands was held
not to be germane to the river and harbor bill. Volume IV, section
4128.
An amendment prohibiting the employment of nonresident foreigners on
certain river and harbor works was held not to be germane to the river
and harbor bill. Volume IV, section 4127.
River and Harbor improvements not authorized or placed under contract
may not be appropriated for in the sundry civil appropriation bill.
Volume IV, sections 4122-4124.
The Committee on Rivers and Harbors does not have jurisdiction of the
subject of canals and may not include provisions therefor in the river
and harbor appropriation bill. Volume IV, section 4219.
Former method of securing precedence of revenue, general appropriation,
and river and harbor bills in Committee on the Whole. Volume IV,
section 4729.
RIVERS.
Bills declaring as to whether or not streams are navigable and for
preventing hindrances to navigation are reported by the Committee on
Interstate and Foreign Commerce. Volume IV, section 4101.
The rule gives to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors the jurisdiction
of subjects relating ``to the improvement of rivers and harbors.''
Volume IV, section 4118.
The preservation of public works for the benefit of navigation and the
use of water power on improved streams have been within the
jurisdiction of the Committee on Rivers and Harbors. Volume IV, section
4125.
The Appropriations Committee may report appropriations in fulfillment
of contracts authorized by law for the improvement of rivers and
harbors. Volume IV, section 4036.
A bill authorizing an appropriation for the straightening and
broadening of a river for the purpose of relieving flood conditions was
referred to the Committee on Flood Control. Volume VII, section 2073.
Bills providing for preliminary surveys of rivers and harbors are
classed as private bills. Volume VII, section 1027.
RIVERS AND HARBORS.
Congress, by concurrent resolution, directs executive officers to make
investigations in river and harbor matters. Volume II, section 1593.
Revenue and general appropriation bills, river and harbor bills,
certain bills relating to the public lands, for the admission of new
States, and general pension bills may be reported at any time. Volume
VIII, section 2251.
Overruling the decision of the Chairman, the Committee of the Whole
decided that the river and harbor bill should be read by sections.
Volume VIII, section 2347.
RIVERS AND HARBORS, COMMITTEE ON.
The creation and history of the Committee on Rivers and Harbors.
Section 8 of Rule XI. Volume IV, section 4118.
Recent history of the Committee on Rivers on Rivers and Harbors,
section 8 of Rule XI. Volume VII, section 1832.
The Committees on Rules, Elections, Ways and Means, Appropriations,
Rivers and Harbors, Public Lands, Territories, Enrolled Bills, Invalid
Pensions, Printing, and Accounts may report at any time on certain
matters. Volume IV, section 4621. Volume VIII, section 2251.
The right of the Committee on Rivers and Harbors to report at any time
is confined to river and harbor bills, and matter not germane to such
bills, although within the jurisdiction of the committee, is subject to
a point of order. Volume VIII, section 2286.
The privilege of the Committee on Rivers and Harbors to report at any
time is confined to legislative propositions for the improvement of
rivers and harbors and does not extend to provisions for the
improvement of canals or artificial waterways. Volume VIII, section
2287.
The rule gives to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors the jurisdiction
of subjects relating ``to the improvement of rivers and harbors.''
Volume IV, section 4118.
The Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce considers bills
relating to dams on navigable streams unless they are related to
improvements under jurisdiction of the Committee on Rivers and Harbors.
Volume IV, section 4100.
A provision relating to a commission to investigate the conditions and
uses of water adjacent to an international boundary line was ruled out
of the river and harbor bill as not being within the jurisdiction of
the Committee on Rivers and Harbors. Volume IV, section 4165.
The Committee on Rivers and Harbors has reported on the subject of an
international arrangement as to the use of water at the outlet of the
Great Lakes. Volume IV, section 4126.
The preservation of public works for the benefit of navigation and the
use of water power on improved streams have been within the
jurisdiction of the Committee on Rivers and Harbors. Volume IV, section
4125.
The subject of canals is not within the jurisdiction of the Committee
on Rivers and Harbors. Volume IV, section 4220. Volume VIII, section
2287.
The Committee on Rivers and Harbors does not have jurisdiction of the
subject of canals and may not include provisions therefor in the river
and harbor appropriation bill. Volume IV, section 4219.
The investigation of watersheds of streams under improvement and the
survey and investigation of dams on such streams are subjects within
the jurisdiction of the Committee on Rivers and Harbors. Volume VII,
section 1833.
The construction of locks on navigable streams is a subject within the
jurisdiction of the Committee on Rivers and Harbors rather than that of
the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. Volume VII, section
1834.
The construction and maintenance, but not the rental, of equipment
necessary for river improvement are subjects within the jurisdiction of
the Committee on Rivers and Harbors. Volume VII, section 1835.
RIVERS AND HARBORS, COMMITTEE ON--Continued.
The pollution of navigable waters is a subject within the jurisdiction
of the Committee on Rivers and Harbors. Volume VII, section 1839.
The preservation of Niagara Falls and the control and regulation of the
Niagara River are subjects which have been reported by the Committee on
Rivers and Harbors. Volume VII, section 1842.
Navigation of International boundary streams and the construction of
aids thereto have been considered by the Committee on Rivers and
Harbors. Volume VII, section 1843.
The subjects of construction, maintenance, and operation of locks and
dry locks are subjects within the jurisdiction of the Committee on
Rivers and Harbors. Volume VIII, section 2286.
The Committee on Rivers and Harbors and not the Committee on Flood
Control was deemed to have jurisdiction over proposed legislation
relating to the erosion of banks along navigable streams. Volume VII,
section 1838.
Bills relating to intrastate inland waterways have been held to fall
within the jurisdiction of the Committee on Rivers and Harbors rather
than that of the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. Volume
VII, section 1840.
The printing of reports by the Board of Engineers relating to rivers
and harbors is a subject within the jurisdiction of the Joint Committee
on Printing and not the Committee on Rivers and Harbors. Volume VII,
section 2095.
Plans for flood protection and the extent to which the United States
should cooperate with the States therein are subjects within the
jurisdiction of the Committee on Flood Control rather than of the
Committee on Rivers and Harbors. Volume VII, section 2071.
The Committee on Rivers and Harbors has exercised jurisdiction over
proposed legislation pertaining to drainage districts and levees, but
may not report a bill relating to control of clerks of the War
Department in the administration of such legislation. Volume VII,
section 1844.
The building, maintenance, and operation of bridges across navigable
waters or artificial waterways in process of construction is not within
the jurisdiction of the Committee on Rivers and Harbors. Volume VII,
section 1846.
Authorization of interstate agreements relating to river improvements
is a subject not within the jurisdiction of the committee on Rivers and
Harbors. Volume VII, section 1845.
Under the statute exempting appropriations for rivers and harbors from
the operation of the law requiring unexpended balances to be covered
into the Treasury, a provision that an appropriation for flood control
should remain available until expended was held to be in order. Volume
VII, section 1401.
ROACH.
In the case of William N. Roach, charged with a crime alleged to have
been committed before his election, the Senate discussed its power in
such a case but took no action. Volume II, section 1289.
ROADS, COMMITTEE ON.
The creation and history of the Committee on Roads, Section 38 of Rule
XI. Volume VII, section 2065.
The rule gives to the Committee on Roads jurisdiction of ``Matters
relating to the construction or maintenance of roads, other than
appropriations therefor.'' Volume VII, section 2065.
Legislation authorizing Federal aid to the States in the construction
of rural post roads and Federal highways is within the jurisdiction of
the Committee on Roads. Volume VII, section 2066.
The construction and maintenance of post roads are subjects within the
jurisdiction of the Committee on Roads and not the Committee on the
Post Office and Post Roads. Volume VII, section 2067.
ROADS, COMMITTEE ON--Continued.
A bill providing for the establishment of a Memorial National Highway
and authorizing Federal aid therefor was held to belong to the
Committee on Roads and not the Committee on Agriculture. Volume VII,
section 2068.
The rule provides that it shall not be in order for any bill providing
general legislation in relation to roads to contain any provisions for
any specific road, not for any bill in relation to a specific road to
embrace a provision in relation to any other specific road. Volume VII,
section 2065.
The subject of a highway commission has been considered by the
Committee on Agriculture. Volume IV, section 4153.
ROBBINS.
The Pennsylvania election case of Littell v. Robbins, jr., in the
Thirty-first Congress. Volume I, section 820.
The Alabama election case of Aldrich v. Robbins in the Fifty-fourth
Congress. Volume II, sections 1064, 1065.
The Alabama election case of Aldrich v. Robbins in the Fifty-sixth
Congress. Volume II, sections 1115, 1116.
The Rhode Island election case of Asher Robbins, in the Senate, in the
Twenty-third Congress. Volume I, section 627.
ROBERTS.
The case of Brigham H. Roberts in the Fifty-sixth Congress. Volume I,
sections 474-480.
ROBERTSON.
The Louisiana election case of Smith v. Robertson in the Forty-seventh
Congress. Volume I, section 750.
ROBINSON.
The Alabama election case of Robinson v. Harrison in the Fifty-fourth
Congress. Volume II, section 1068.
ROBINSON, GEORGE D., of Massachusetts, Chairman.
Decision on question of order relating to revenue bills. Volume IV,
section 4626.
ROBINSON, JOSEPH T., of Arkansas, President pro tempore.
Decisions on questions of order relating to--
Debate, Volume VIII, section 2524.
ROCK CREEK PARK.
Subjects relating to public reservations and parks within the District
of Columbia, including Rock Creek Park, are within the jurisdiction of
the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds. Volume IV, section 4236.
ROCKWELL.
The New York election case of Noyes v. Rockwell in the Fifty-second
Congress. Volume I, sections 574-576.
RODDENBERRY, S. A., of Georgia, Chairman.
Decisions on questions of order relating to--Appropriations. Volume
VII, sections 1183, 1185, 1186, 1332, 1454.
RODENBERG, W. A., of Illinois, Chairman.
Decision on question of order relating to jurisdiction of Committee on
Claims. Volume IV, section 4265.
RODGERS.
The Tennessee election case of John B. Rodgers in the Forty-first
Congress. Volume I, section 317.
The Tennessee election case of John B. Rodgers in the Thirty-seventh
Congress. Volume I, section 370.
ROGERS.
The Arkansas election cases of Johnson, Jacks, and Rogers in the
Thirty-eighth Congress. Volume I, section 380.
ROLL. See ``Clerk (Makes the Roll).''
ROLL CALL. See ``Quorum'' and ``Yeas and Nays.''
ROLLINS, EDWARD H., of New Hampshire, Speaker Pro Tempore.
Decisions on questions of order relating to--
Amendments germane. Volume V, section 5923.
Censure. Volume II, section 1252.
Debate. Volume V, section 5174.
Lay on table, motion to. Volume V, section 5428.
ROMAIN.
The Louisiana election cases of Gazin and Romain v. Meyer in the Fifty-
fifth Congress. Volume II, section 1110.
ROMEIS.
The Ohio election case of Hurd v. Romeis in the Forty-ninth Congress.
Volume II, sections 1000, 1001.
ROOMS. See also ``House Office Building.''
The Speaker has general control of the Hall, corridors, and
unappropriated rooms in the House Wing of the Capitol. Volume II,
section 1354.
The Speaker has the disposal of the unappropriated rooms in that part
of the Capitol assigned to the use of the House. Volume VI, section
261.
The control of the Speaker extends only to the ``unappropriated rooms''
of the House Wing, and the House itself controls the disposition of the
other rooms. Volume V, sections 7273-7281.
The Doorkeeper has the custody of all the furniture, books, and public
property in the committee and other rooms under his charge. Volume I,
section 261.
A resolution assigning a room to a committee presents a question of
privilege. Volume V, section 7273.
No work of art not the property of the Government shall be exhibited in
the Capitol and no room shall be used for private studios without
permission of the Joint Committee on the Library. Volume V, section
7312.
The assignment of committee and other rooms in the House Wing, custody
of documents, etc., have been considered by the Committee on Accounts.
Volume IV, section 4330.
Members may exchange rooms with each other, but such exchange is valid
only so long as both Members remain in the House. Volume VIII, section
3652.
Instance wherein a Member delegated to another not in the service of
the House the use of his frank and the occupancy of a room in the
Capitol. Volume VI, section 397.
ROOT.
The New York election cases of Wright, jr., v. Fisher and Root v. Adams
in the Twenty-first and Fourteenth Congresses. Volume I, section 650.
ROSE, JOHN M., of Pennsylvania, Chairman.
Decisions on questions of order relating to--
Appropriations. Volume VII, section 1278.
ROSENTHALL.
The Texas election case of Rosenthall v. Crowley, in the Fifty-fourth
Congress. Volume I, section 684.
ROTUNDA.
The use of the Rotunda of the Capitol is controlled by concurrent
action of the two Houses. Volume V, section 7313.
ROUNSAVELL.
The case of Nathaniel Rounsavell, a recalcitrant witness, in 1812.
Volume III, section 1666.
ROUSSEAU.
The case of Lovell H. Rousseau, in contempt of the House, in 1866.
Volume II, sections 1655, 1656.
The House, after declining to expel, censured a Member for contempt in
assaulting another Member for words spoken in debate. Volume II,
section 1656.
RUINS.
Bills relating to the preservation of prehistoric ruins and national
objects of interest on the public lands have been reported by the
Committee on Public Lands. Volume IV, section 4199.
RULES.
(1) Power of the House to make.--Conferred by the Constitution.
(2) Power of the House to make.--As related to the Constitution and
laws.
(3) Power of the House to make.--Not binding on a succeeding House.
(4) Power of the House to make.--Standing orders.
(5) Power of the House to make.--Special orders. See also ``Special
orders of business.''
(6) Power of the House to make.--As to administration of oaths.
(7) The general system and the ``Reed rules.''
(8) As related to Jefferson's Manual.
(9) Joint.
(10) In the Committee of the Whole.
(11) Committee on.--Origin of its functions.
(12) Committee on.--Sits during sessions of the House.
(13) Committee on.--Privilege of reports from.
(14) Committee on.--Consideration of reports from.
(15) Committee on.--No dilatory motions pending report from.
(16) Committee on.--Question of consideration not to be raised against
report of.
(17) Committee on.--Jurisdiction of.--In general.
(18) Committee on.--Jurisdiction of.--As to special orders.
(19) Adoption and amendment of.
(20) Forms and history of, severally.
(21) Procedure before the adoption of.--In general.
(22) Procedure before the adoption of.--Call of the House, preservation
of order, etc.
(23) Procedure before the adoption of.--As to certain motions.
(24) Procedure before the adoption of.--Debate, voting, etc.
(25) Suspension of.--Provisions of the rule for.
(26) Suspension of.--GDuty of and limitations on the Speaker as to
entertaining motions for.
(27) Suspension of.--Precedence of motion.--As related to questions of
privilege.
(28) Suspension of.--Precedence of motion.--As related to special
orders.
(29) Suspension of.--Precedence of motion.--As related to previous
questions.
(30) Suspension of.--Precedence of motion.--As related to other pending
matters.
(31) Suspension of.--Form and nature of the motion.
(32) Suspension of.--When in Order.
(33) Suspension of.--Application of.--In general.
(34) Suspension of.--Application of.--For change of the rules.
(35) Suspension of.--Application of.--For making special orders.
(36) Suspension of.--The demand for a second.
(37) Suspension of.--Relation to other motions.
(38) Suspension of.--Withdrawal or modification of.
RULES--Continued.
(39) Suspension of.--Debate on the motion.
(40) Suspension of.--The motion as unfinished business.
(41) Suspension of.--Question not to be divided for the vote.
(42) Suspension of.--In general.
(43) Of a committee of investigation.
(44) Of the Elections Committees. See also ``Elections of
Representatives.''
(45) Former joint rule for the electoral count.
(46) For the election of a President of the United States.
(47) As to conduct of Members.
(48) Of committees.
(49) In general.
(1) Power of the House to Make.--Conferred by the Constitution.
The Constitution confers on the House the power to determine the rules
of its proceedings. Volume V, section 6741.
The constitutional right of the House to ``determine the rules of its
proceeding'' may not be impaired or destroyed by the indefinite
repetition of dilatory motions. Volume V, sections 5707, 5708.
Discussion by the Supreme Court of the power of the House to make its
own rules. Volume V, section 6755.
In exercising its constitutional power to change its rules the House
has confined itself within certain limitations. Volume V, section 6756.
Volume VIII, section 3376.
A motion which in effect rescinded a rule of the House having been
offered without objection and agreed to by the House was held to be in
force as against the rule. Volume V, section 6764.
A proposition which would in effect change a rule of the House was held
to be a change of existing law and not in order on an appropriation
bill. Volume IV, section 3819.
A proposition to impose upon an officer of the House duties in addition
to those prescribed by the rules is in effect an amendment of the
rules, and should be acted on in the way prescribed for such amendment
(Speaker overruled). Volume V, section 6769.
(2) Power of the House to Make.--As Related to the Constitution and
Laws.
Mr. Speaker Macon, following the example of Mr. Speaker Trumbull,
exercised his constitutional right to vote, although the rule forbade.
Volume V, sections 5966, 5967.
Congress may not by law interfere with the constitutional right of a
future House to make its own rules. Volume I, section 82.
A law passed by a prior Congress may not authorize legislation--like
the specifying of contracts--on a general appropriation bill as against
a rule of the existing House forbidding such legislation. Volume IV,
section 3579.
The question as to whether or not the House, in its procedure, is bound
by a law passed by a former Congress. Volume IV, section 3298.
The validity of a law passed by a preceding Congress which proposes to
govern the House as to its rules or its organization is doubtful.
Volume V, sections 6765, 6766.
The House has held, notwithstanding the law of 1789, that it may adopt
rules before electing a Clerk. Volume I, section 245.
A question has arisen as to whether or not the House, in the face of
the provision of law, may proceed to business before the election of a
Clerk. Volume I, section 243.
It has been decided that notwithstanding the requirements of the act of
1789 the House may proceed to business before the election of a Clerk.
Volume I, section 242.
A law passed by the then existing Congress was recognized by the House
as of binding force in matters of procedure. Volume V, sections 6767,
6768.
The Speaker held it his duty to proceed in accordance with the
mandatory provision of a law, in the enactment of which the then
existing House had concurred. Volume II, section 1341.
RULES--Continued.
(2) Power of the House to Make.--As Related to the Constitution and
Laws--Continued.
A law providing that a committee of the House be ``chosen'' the Speaker
never appointed without special sanction of the House. Volume IV,
sections 4465, 4466.
The Joint Committee on the Library is a creature of the laws rather
than the rules, the statutes providing for it originally and conferring
on it several duties. Volume IV, section 4337.
It was held in order to refer a matter to a joint committee, although a
law directed that such matters be referred to the House members of the
said joint committee. Volume IV, section 4433.
The two Houses, by concurrent resolution, have assumed to extend the
powers of a joint committee beyond the adjournment of Congress, but
later action seems to recognize a law as to the proper instrumentality
for such purpose. Volume IV, sections 4437-4444.
Under the present practice reports from the Court of Claims under the
Bowman Act, which are also reported by a House committee and sent to
the Private Calendar, do not remain on that calendar during a
succeeding Congress. Volume IV, sections 3299, 3302.
While the House gives priority to the consideration of business made
privileged by constitutional mandate, it determines by its rules the
procedure of such consideration. Volume VI, section 48.
(3) Power of the House to Make.--Not Binding on a Succeeding House.
The rules of one House of Representatives are not binding on a
succeeding House, directly or indirectly, unless adopted by the latter
House. Volume V, section 6002.
The rules and orders of a previous Congress are not in effect until
adopted by the sitting House. Volume VIII, section 3383.
The attempt to establish the theory that one House might prescribe
rules for its successor and the end thereof. Volume I, section 187.
For a time the rules provided for their own continuance in a new
Congress, thus affording a rule for election of officers. Volume V,
section 6743.
The theory that a House might make its rules binding on the succeeding
House was at one time much discussed and even followed. Volume V,
sections 6744-6747.
Discussion as to whether or not the rules of one House remain the rules
of the next House until changed. Volume I, section 210.
Although the House becomes functus officio at the end of its term, yet
in practice certain rules and regulations have extended beyond that
time. Volume V, sections 6748-6751.
The House in a rule continuing the Clerk in the office until the
election of his successor assumed to perpetuate its authority beyond
its own existence. Volume I, section 235.
The House has made rules which have been followed through other
Congresses by the Executive Departments, although the authority for the
rules has been considered doubtful. Volume V, sections 6752-6754.
A rule, which, however, is not operative at the time the House is
organized, provides that the Clerk shall call the new House to order
and preside until the election of a Speaker. Volume I, section 64.
A rule, which, however, is not in force at the time of organization,
provides that all the elective officers except the Speaker shall be
chosen by viva voice vote. Volume I, section 187.
Instance wherein a joint rule provided a joint committee for the next
Congress. Volume IV, section 4445.
(4) Power of the House to Make.--Standing Orders.
The resolution of the House fixing the hour of daily meeting is a
standing order rather than a rule. Volume I, sections 116, 117.
At the beginning of each session the House fixes by resolution the
daily hour of meeting. Volume I, sections 104-109.
RULES--Continued.
(4) Power of the House to Make.--Standing Orders--Continued.
In the early practice a motion to change the hour of daily meeting was
made at any time, but as the order of business grew more rigid the
motion lost its privilege. Volume I, section 110-115.
(5) Power of the House to Make.--Special Orders. See also ``Special
Orders of Business.''
A special order suspends the regular order of business for the time
being and a motion to proceed to the regular order is not in order.
Volume IV, sections 3170-3172.
Although a special order may set apart a day for a special purpose, yet
the House may transact other business by unanimous consent. Volume V,
section 7246.
Special orders are made either by vote of the House on a report from
the Committee on Rules, by suspension of the rules, or by unanimous
consent. Volume IV, sections 3152, 3153.
A special order being in effect a change of the rules establishing the
regular order of business may be made only in the manner prescribed for
making a change of the rules. Volume IV, sections 3161, 3162.
Where a motion not in order under the rules is made without objection
and agreed to by the House by majority vote, the action is binding on
the House and the Speaker. Volume IV, section 3177.
Special orders are sometimes made by unanimous consent without awaiting
the process required for changing the rules. Volume IV, sections 3165,
3166.
Although a rule may confine a certain session of the House to a
specified course of business, yet if a quorum be present and no
objection be made effective a special order may be made binding on the
House at a future session. Volume IV, sections 3167, 3168.
In the early practice a committee might not present a special order to
be adopted by majority vote. Volume IV, section 3153.
In the earlier years of the House special orders were made by a two-
thirds vote on a motion to suspend the rules. Volume IV, sections 3161,
3162.
Instance in 1875, wherein by suspension of the rules a rule was adopted
that the Speaker should entertain no dilatory motions. Volume V,
section 6775.
A special order providing for the consideration of a particular bill is
properly reported from the Committee on Rules. Volume IV, section 3160.
In 1886 the former custom of permitting the various committees to
propose special orders for the consideration of business reported by
them began to cease, the function being absorbed by the Committee on
Rules. Volume V, section 6774.
A resolution from the Committee on Rules providing for the
consideration of a bill relating to a certain subject may not be
amended by a proposition providing for the consideration of another and
not germane subject. Volume V, sections 5834-5836.
A special order fixing a day for particular business has been held to
be so far in the nature of a change of rules as to permit the Committee
on Rules to report it under its leave to report it at any time. Volume
V, section 6774.
A special order reported by the Committee on Rules is agreed to by
majority vote. Volume IV, section 3169.
Construction of a special order limiting time for making motions to
suspend the rules. Volume IV, section 3230.
At an extraordinary session the House sometimes adopts a rule limiting
the business to be considered. Volume IV, sections 3064-3068.
The House may by majority vote on a resolution reported from the
Committee on Rules revoke a unanimous-consent agreement. Volume VIII,
section 3390.
(6) Power of the House to Make.--As to Administration of Oaths.
The authority to administer oaths should be given by law rather than by
rule of either House. Volume III, sections 1823, 1824.
Abandonment by the Senate of the earlier theory that an officer might
be empowered by rule to administer oaths. Volume III, sections 2079,
2303, 2479.
RULES--Continued.
(7) The General System and the ``Reed Rules.''
Each House has usually adopted the rules of its predecessor, sometimes
with additions or changes, thus building up what has become in fact a
permanent system. Volume V, section 6742.
The ``Reed rules'' as related to the general system of rules of the
House (footnote). Volume V, section 6742.
The House is governed by the rules of Jefferson's Manual in all cases
in which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent
with the standing rules and orders of the House. Volume V, section
6757.
Reference to an early criticism of the rules as too strict in relation
to freedom of debate (footnote). Volume V, section 5043.
References to discussion and criticism of defects in the rules in
former days (footnote). Volume V, section 6742.
Instance of a practice which survived after the rule creating it had
been inadvertently dropped. Volume V, section 6727.
A proposition to ensure a Member for violating the rules of the House
involves a question of privilege. Volume III, section 2651.
(8) As Related to Jefferson's Manual.
Discussion of the importance of Jefferson's Manual as an authority in
congressional procedure. Volume VIII, section 2518.
Discussion of the authority and importance of Jefferson's Manual in the
law of the House. Volume VII, section 1049.
The rules of parliamentary practice in Jefferson's Manual govern the
House in all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are
not inconsistent with standing rules and orders. Volume VII, section
1029.
The House is governed by the rules of Jefferson's Manual in all cases
where they are applicable and in which they are hot inconsistent with
the standing rules and orders of the House. Volume VIII, section 3330.
Jefferson's Manual is recognized, in as far as applicable, as a part of
the rules of the Senate. Volume VIII, section 2501.
Although not formally adopted as a part of the rules of the Senate,
Jefferson's Manual has been cited as authoritative in Senate decisions
on parliamentary procedure. Volume VIII, section 2517.
(9) Joint.
In 1876 the joint rules were abrogated, the action being accompanied by
discussion in both Houses, and subsequent efforts to restore them have
failed. Volume V, sections 6782-6787.
History of certain of the joint rules and their abrogation in 1876.
Volume IV, section 3430.
When enrolled bills are printed on parchment in accordance with the
provisions of joint rules confirmed by statute. Volume IV, sections
3433-3437.
The printing, enrolling, signing, and certification of bills on their
passage between the two Houses are governed by usages founded on former
joint rules. Volume IV, section 3430.
A joint rule formerly prescribed the method of presenting a joint
address of the Houses to the President. Volume V, section 6630.
The manner of delivering and receiving messages between the two Houses
was early arranged by a joint rule. Volume V, section 6595.
Practice as to the reception in the House of messages from the Senate
as founded on former joint rules. Volume V, section 6592.
In the days of reconstruction the two Houses by joint rule excluded
Members-elect with credentials in due form, some entirely, others until
the States were declared by law entitled to representation. Volume I,
section 361.
RULES--Continued.
(9) Joint--Continued.
A concurrent resolution suspending a joint rule is agreed to by
majority vote. Volume V, sections 6788, 6789.
All proposed action touching joint rules is referred to the Committee
on Rules. Volume V, section 6770.
(10) In Committee of the Whole.
The rules of proceeding in the House shall be observed in Committee of
the Whole so far as they may be applicable. Volume IV, section 4737.
Volume VIII, section 2605.
(11) Committee on.--Origin of Its Functions.
The creation and history of the Committee on Rules. Section 53 of Rule
XI. Volume IV, section 4321. Volume VII, section 2047.
A discussion of the jurisdiction and functions of the Committee on
Rules. Volume VIII, section 3396.
Origin of the practice whereby the Speaker has become a member of the
Committee on Rules. Volume IV, section 4321.
The first step by which the Committee on Rules became an
instrumentality through which the House may exercise special power for
a particular piece of legislation. Volume V, section 6780.
The use of the motion to suspend the rules has gradually been
restricted, while the functions of the Committee on Rules have been
enlarged. Volume V, section 6790.
The gradual abolition of the motion with one day's notice as a means of
changing the rules. Volume V, section 6790.
It was established in practice, even when a rule suggested otherwise,
that a proposition to change the rules in order to be agreed to by
majority vote should be referred to and reported by the Committee on
Rules. Volume V, sections 6772, 6773.
In 1875 the function of the Committee on Rules in reporting rules for
special purposes was so little used that there was doubt as to its
validity without a two-thirds vote. Volume V, section 6775.
An illustration of the functions of the Committee on Rules in affording
the House a method of suspending the rules by majority vote. Volume V,
section 6777.
The Committee on Rules may report a resolution for the consideration of
a bill, even though the effect be to discharge a committee and bring
before the House a bill not yet reported. Volume V, section 6771.
The House sometimes, by agreeing to a resolution reported by the
Committee on Rules, authorizes on a general appropriation bill
legislative provisions. Volume IV, sections 3839-3843.
Pending the engrossment of a general appropriation bill an amendment
proposing legislation may be authorized by the adoption of a report
from the Committee on Rules. Volume IV, section 3844.
A resolution changing or construing a standing rule or order is in
order only when presented in the manner prescribed for changing the
rules. Volume V, sections 6777, 6779.
(12) Committee on.--Sits During Sessions of the House.
No committee, except the Committee on Rules, may without leave sit
during the sitting of the House. Volume IV, section 4546.
(13) Committee on.--Privilege of Reports From.
The Committee on Rules, Elections, Ways and Means, Appropriations,
Rivers and Harbors, Public Lands, Territories, Enrolled Bills, Invalid
Pensions, Printing, and Accounts may report at any time on certain
matters. Volume IV, section 4621. Volume VIII, section 2251.
A report by the Committee on Rules on matters within its jurisdiction
is in order at any time. Volume VIII, section 2253.
RULES--Continued.
(13) Committee on.--Privilege of Reports From--Continued.
The right of the Committee on Rules to report at any time is confined
strictly to reports pertaining to the rules, joint rules, and order of
business. Volume VIII, section 2254.
The privilege of the Committee on Rules to report at any time is
restricted to specified subjects, and reports on subjects other than
the rules, joint rules, and order of business do not come within the
privilege. Volume VIII, section 2255.
Reports from the Committee on Rules are privileged only when on matters
touching the rules, joint rules, and order of business. Volume VIII,
section 2256.
A resolution which does not relate to rules, join rules, or order of
business is not privileged when reported by the Committee on Rules.
Volume VII, section 1044.
The right of the Committee on Rules to report at any time is limited to
reports on subjects within its jurisdiction and the incorporation of
extraneous matter destroys the privilege. Volume VIII, section 2257.
A report from the Committee on Rules has a special and high privilege,
and one motion to adjourn but no other dilatory motion may be
entertained during its consideration. Volume IV, section 4621.
In the early practice the privilege of the Committee on Rules was
specially given for each Congress. Volume IV, section 4650.
In 1841 it was held that as the House had given the Committee on Rules
leave to report at all times it might report in part at different
times. Volume V, section 6780.
A special order fixing a day for particular business has been held to
be so far in the nature of a change of rules as to permit the Committee
on Rules to report it under its leave to report it at any time. Volume
V, section 6774.
A report from the Committee on Rules, though highly privileged, is not
in order after the House has voted to go into Committee of the Whole.
Volume V, section 6781.
A conference report has precedence of a report from the Committee on
Rules on which the yeas and nays and the previous question have been
ordered. Volume V, section 6449.
A rule requires the presentation of privileged reports from the
Committee on Rules within three legislative days from the time ordered
to be reported by the committee. Volume VIII, section 2269.
A question of privilege takes precedence of a report from the Committee
on Rules. Volume VIII, section 3491.
(14) Committee on.--Consideration of Reports From.
Reports from the Committee on Rules shall be presented within three
legislative days and if not immediately considered shall be referred to
the calendar and if not called up by the Member reporting them within
seven legislative days may be called up by any member of the committee.
Volume VIII, section 2268.
Unless agreed to by a two-thirds vote, a report from the Committee on
Rules shall not be called up on the same day on which presented except
on the last three days of the session. Volume VIII, section 2260.
Consideration of a report from the Committee on Rules on the day on
which report is not in order until the House has by a two-thirds vote
authorized consideration. Volume VIII, section 2261.
Special orders reported by the Committee on Rules are not divisible.
Volume VIII, section 3164.
A division of the question may be demanded on a privileged report from
the Committee on Rules containing more than one substantive
proposition. Volume VIII, section 2271.
A division of the question was denied on a privileged resolution
reported by the Committee on Rules wherein the structural relation of
the clauses containing several propositions was such as to render them
interdependent and indivisible. Volume VIII, section 2275.
The motion to recommit is not admitted after the previous question has
been ordered on a report from the Committee on Rules. Volume VIII,
section 2270, 2750.
RULES--Continued.
(15) Committee on.--No Dilatory Motions Pending Report From.
Pending consideration of a report from the Committee on Rules the
Speaker is forbidden to entertain dilatory motions. Volume V, section
5738.
Construction of the rule permitting one motion to adjourn and
thereafter on other dilatory motion pending consideration of a report
from the Committee on Rules. Volume V, sections 5740-5742.
Although the decisions conflict, those last made do not admit the
motion to commit after the previous question has been ordered on a
report from the Committee on Rules. Volume V, sections 5593-5601.
Pending consideration of a report from the Committee on Rules appeals
and the motion to reconsider have been ruled out as dilatory within the
meaning of the rule. Volume V, section 5739.
A report from the Committee on Rules has a special and high privilege,
and one motion to adjourn, but no other dilatory motion may be
entertained during its consideration. Volume VIII, section 2260.
(16) Committee on.--Question and Consideration Not To Be Raised Against
Report of.
In the later but not in the earlier practice it has been held that the
question of consideration may not be raised against a report from the
Committee on Rules relating to the order for considering individual
bills. Volume V, sections 4961-4963.
The question of consideration may not be raised against a report from
the Committee on Rules relating to the order of considering individual
bills. Volume VIII, section 2440.
(17) Committee on.--Jurisdiction of.--In General.
The rule gives to the Committee on Rules jurisdiction of ``all proposed
action touching the rules, joint rules, and order of business.'' Volume
IV, section 4321.
Subjects relating to the rules are referred to the Committee on Rules,
which has high privilege for its reports. Volume V, section 6770.
It was held as early as 1876 that a proposition to change the rules
might be referred only to the Committee on Rules. Volume V, section
6776.
It was established in practice, even when a rule suggested otherwise,
that a proposition to change the rules, in order to be agreed to by a
majority vote, should be referred to and reported by the Committee on
Rules. Volume V, sections 6772, 6773.
Orders or resolutions directing committees of the House to make
investigations are considered by the Committee on Rules. Volume IV,
section 4322. Volume VII, section 2048.
Resolutions or orders for the creation of select committees to make
investigations are within the jurisdiction of the Committee on Rules.
Volume IV, section 4322. Volume VII, section 2048.
A direction to a committee to make an investigation, being an addition
to its duties and therefore a change of the rules, should be referred
to the Committee on Rules. Volume IV, sections 4323, 4324.
Resolutions providing appointment of special committees fall within the
jurisdiction of the Committee on Rules. Volume VII, section 2049.
Jurisdiction over proposals for the creation of joint committees and
commissions has been held, but not invariably, to rest with the
Committee on Rules. Volume VII, section 2050.
Propositions relating to the hour of daily meeting and the days on
which the House shall sit are considered by the Committee on Rules.
Volume IV, section 4325.
Orders relating to the use of the galleries of the House during the
electoral count are within the jurisdiction of the Committee on Rules.
Volume IV, section 4327.
The House library is under the control and direction of the Librarian
of Congress, and the House librarian and his assistants are removable
only for cause and with the approval of the Committee on Rules. Volume
V, section 7269.
Rules of the House may be suspended by resolutions reported from the
Committee on Rules. Volume VII, section 775.
RULES--Continued.
(17) Committee on.--Jurisdiction of.--In General--Continued.
An instance of the exercise of the function of the Committee on Rules
in affording the House a method of suspending the rules by majority
vote. Volume VIII, section 3393.
Resolutions providing for investigations in the departments of the
Government come within the jurisdiction of the several expenditures
committees and not the Committee on Rules. Volume VI, section 2045.
A resolution providing for investigation with a view to impeachment was
transferred from the Committee on Rules to the Committee on the
Judiciary. Volume VII, section 1787.
(18) Committee on.--Jurisdiction of.--As to Special Orders.
History of the evolution of the special order as made on a report from
the Committee on Rules. Volume IV, section 3152.
In 1883 the House first began the practice of making a special order by
majority vote on a report from the Committee on Rules. Volume IV,
section 3160.
In 1886 the former custom of permitting the various committees to
propose special orders for the consideration of business reported by
them began to cease, the function being absorbed by the Committee on
Rules. Volume V, section 6774.
Special orders providing for the consideration of individual bills or
classes of bills are reported by the Committee on Rules. Volume IV,
section 4326.
The Committee on Rules may report a resolution for the consideration of
a bill, even though the effect be to discharge a committee and bring
before the House a bill not yet reported. Volume V, section 6771.
The Committee on Rules may report orders of procedure subject to two
limitations only: it may not provide for abrogation of the Calendar
Wednesday rule except by two-thirds vote or for denial of the motion to
recommit while the previous question is pending on final passage.
Volume VIII, section 2262.
No resolution shall be reported by the Committee on Rules to set aside
Calendar Wednesday by a vote of less than two-thirds of the Members
voting. Volume VIII, section 2260.
While the Committee on Rules is forbidden to report special orders
abrogating the Calendar Wednesday rule or excluding the motion to
recommit after ordering of the previous question, a resolution making
possible that ultimate result was on one occasion held in order. Volume
VIII, section 2267.
The Committee on Rules shall report no provision excluding the motion
to recommit after the previous question has been ordered on the passage
of a bill or joint resolution. Volume VIII, sections 2260, 2263.
A resolution reported by the Committee on Rules authorizing the Speaker
to appoint conferees ``without intervening motion'' was held to be in
conflict with the limitation placed upon the Committee on Rules in
section 56 of Rule XI. Volume VIII, section 2264.
A resolution reported by the Committee on Rules providing that a House
bill with Senate amendments be taken from the Speaker's table, Senate
amendments disagreed to, conference agreed to, and that Speaker
``without intervening motion'' appoint conferees, was held not to be in
violation of the second paragraph of section 56 of Rule XI, since
opportunity would be afforded to offer the motion to recommit on the
conference report. Volume VIII, section 2266.
The limitation on the Committee on Rules in reporting orders of
business operating to prevent the motion to recommit while the previous
question is pending, applies to resolutions for the consideration of
bills only and not to a resolution designating a day to be devoted to
motions to suspend the rules. Volume VIII, section 2265.
The Committee on Rules may not report any order of business under which
it shall not be in order to offer the motion to recommit after the
previous question is ordered on the passage of the bill. Volume VIII,
section 2264.
The Committee on Rules may report a resolution rescinding or modifying
a special order of business. Volume VIII, section 3390.
RULES--Continued.
(18) Committee on.--Jurisdiction of.--As to Special Orders--Continued.
The Committee on Rules may originate a resolution for the consideration
of a bill regardless of whether the subject matter has been referred to
it by the House. Volume VIII, section 3389.
The Committee on Rules may report a resolution authorizing
consideration of a bill on which suspension of the rules has been
denied by the House. Volume VIII, section 3392.
The Committee on Rules may report a resolution providing for the
consideration of a bill which has not yet been introduced. Volume VIII,
section 3388.
(19) Adoption and Amendment of.
In 1839 the House declined to adopt rules until the Members had been
sworn in according to the Constitution and law of 1789. Volume I,
section 140.
Before the election of a Speaker the House has adopted a rule
regulating debate. Volume I, sections 94, 95.
Instance wherein the rules were adopted immediately after the election
of the Speaker. Volume I, section 93.
It was held in 1881 that the administration of the oath to Delegates
was of higher privilege than the adoption of rules. Volume I, section
180.
On a resolution for the adoption of a series of rules which were not
presented as a part of the resolution, it was held not in order to
demand a separate vote on each rule. Volume V, section 6159.
The previous question having been demanded on a resolution adopting
rules for the House, a demand for the reading of the rules, which were
not a part of the resolution, was overruled. Volume V, section 5297.
Memorandum of a program to be followed in the adoption of rules, agreed
upon preliminary to the organization of the House. Volume VI, section
24.
A proposition to amend the rules is not privileged for consideration as
against a demand that business proceed in the regular order. Volume
VIII, section 3376.
A proposition to amend the rules is not privileged for immediate
consideration. Volume VIII, section 3378.
(20) Forms and History of, Severally.
(Due to the addition of new rules and sections the numbers of many
of the rules and sections have been changed since Hinds' Precedents was
issued. In order to provide a cross-index between the present rules and
the rules as numbered at the time Hinds' Precedents was published, the
following table lists, in the first column, the rule and section
numbers as of the date of publication of Cannon's Precedents (Seventy-
fourth Congress); in the second column the rule and section numbers as
of the date of publication of Hinds' Precedents (Sixtieth Congress); in
the third column the citation to Hinds' Precedents; and in the fourth
column the citation to Cannon's Precedents.)
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Rule and section No. Rule and section No. Volume and section No. Volume and section No.
according to Manual of according to Manual of Hinds' Precedents Cannon's Precedents
Seventy-fourth Congress Sixtieth Congress -------------------------------------------------------
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Rule Section Rule Section Volume Section Volume Section
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I 1 I 1 II 1310 ............ ...........
I 2 I 2 II 1343 ............ ...........
I 3 I 3 II 1354 ............ ...........
I 4 I 4 II 1313 ............ ...........
I 5 I 5 II 1311 ............ ...........
I 6 I 6 V 5964 ............ ...........
RULES--Continued.
(20) Forms and History of, Severally--Continued.
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Rule and section No. Rule and section No. Volume and section No. Volume and section No.
according to Manual of according to Manual of Hinds' Precedents Cannon's Precedents
Seventy-fourth Congress Sixtieth Congress -------------------------------------------------------
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Rule Section Rule Section Volume Section Volume Section
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I 7 I 7 II 1377 VI 263
II ............ II ............ I 187 ............ ...........
III 1 III 1 I 64 ............ ...........
III 2 III 2 I 252 ............ ...........
III 3 III 3 I 251 VI 27
III 4 ............. ............ ............. ............ VI 25
IV 1 IV 1 I 257 ............ ...........
IV 2 IV 2 II 1346 ............ ...........
V 1 V 1 I 260 ............ ...........
V 2 V 2 I 261 ............ ...........
V 3 V 3 V 7295 ............ ...........
VI ............ VI ............ I 270 ............ ...........
VII ............ VII ............ I 272 ............ ...........
VIII 1 VIII 1 V 5941 ............ ...........
VIII 2 VIII 2 V 5981 ............ ...........
IX ............ IX ............ III 2521 ............ ...........
X 1 X 1 IV 4448 VIII 2171
X 2 X 2 IV 4470 VIII 2192
X 3 X 3 IV 4470 VIII 2201
X 4 ............. ............ ............. ............ VIII 2178
X 5 X 4 IV 4533 VIII 2206
XI 1 XI 1 IV 4019 VII 1721
XI 2 XI 2 IV 4020 VII 1723
XI 3 XI 3 IV 4032 VII 1741
XI 4 XI 4 IV 4054 VII 1746
XI 5 XI 5 IV 4082 VII 1789
XI 6 XI 6 IV 4090 VII 1797
XI 7 XI 7 IV 4096 VII 1803
XI 8 XI 8 IV 4118 VII 1832
XI 9 XI 9 IV 4129 VII 1847
XI 10 XI 10 IV 4149 VII 1860
XI 11 XI 11 IV 4162 VII 1878
XI 12 XI 12 IV 4179 VII 1890
XI 13 XI 13 IV 4189 VII 1906
XI 14 XI 14 IV 4190 VII 1914
XI 15 XI 15 IV 4194 VII 1923
XI 16 XI 16 IV 4204 VII 1933
XI 17 XI 17 IV 4208 VII 1941
XI 18 XI 18 IV 4213 VII 1946
............ XI 19 IV 4217 VII 1952
............ XI 20 IV 4221 ............ ...........
XI 19 XI 21 IV 4223 VII 1954
XI 20 XI 22 IV 4231 VII 1962
............ XI 23 IV 4239 ............ ...........
............ XI 24 IV 4239 ............ ...........
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XI 21 XI 25 IV 4242 VII 1973
XI 22 XI 26 IV 4244 VII 1977
............ XI 27 IV 4252 ............ ...........
XI 23 XI 28 IV 4254 VII 1983
XI 24 XI 29 IV 4258 VII 1987
XI 25 XI 30 IV 4260 VII 1989
XI 26 XI 31 IV 4262 VII 1991
XI 27 XI 32 IV 4269 VII 2002
............ XI 33 IV 4273 ............ ...........
XI 28 XI 34 IV 4276 VII 2004
XI 29 XI 35 IV 4293 VII 2014
XI 30 XI 36 IV 4296 VII 2017
XI 31 XI 37 IV 4299 VII 2023
............ XI 38 IV 4305 VII 2029
XI 32 XI 39 IV 4307 VII 2031
XI 33 XI 40 IV 4309 VII 2036
............ XI 41 IV 4313 ............ ...........
XI 34 XI 42-52 IV 4315 VII 2041
XI 35 XI 53 IV 4321 VII 2047
XI 36 XI 54 IV 4328 VII 2051
............ XI 55 IV 4336 ............ ...........
XI 37 ............. ............ ............. ............ VII 2060
XI 38 ............. ............ ............. ............ VII 2065
XI 39 ............. ............ ............. ............ VII 2069
XI 40 ............. ............ ............. ............ VII 2077
XI 40a ............. ............ ............. ............ VII 2080
XI 41 XI 56 IV 4337, 4338 VII 2081
XI 42 XI 57 IV 4347 VII 2092
XI 43 XI 58 IV 4350 VII 2099
............ XI 59 IV 4351 ............ ...........
............ XI 60 IV 4353 ............ ...........
XI 44 ............. ............ ............. ............ VII 2100
XI 45 XI 61 IV 4621 VIII 2251, 2260
............ ............. ............ ............. ............ ............ 2268
XI 46 XI 62 IV 4546 ............ ...........
XI 47 ............. ............ ............. ............ VIII 2277
XI 48 ............. ............ ............. ............ VIII 2208
XI 49 ............. ............ ............. ............ VIII 2251
XI 1 XII 1 II 1297 ............ ...........
XII 2 XII 2 II 1306 ............ ...........
XIII 1 XIII 1 IV 3115 VI 742
XIII 2 XIII 2 IV 3116 ............ ...........
XIII 2a ............. ............ ............. ............ VIII 2234
XIII 3 ............. ............ ............. ............ VII 972
XIII 4 ............. ............ ............. ............ ............ ...........
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XIII 5 ............. ............ ............. ............ VI 743
XIV 1 XIV 1 V 4979 ............ ...........
XIV 2 XIV 2 V 4978 ............ ...........
XIV 3 XIV 3 V 4996 ............ ...........
XIV 4 XIV 4 V 5175 ............ ...........
XIV 5 XIV 5 V 5177 ............ ...........
XIV 6 XIV 6 V 4991 ............ ...........
XIV 7 XIV 7 II 1136 ............ ...........
XIV 8 ............. ............ ............. ............ ............ ...........
XV 1 XV 1 V 6046 ............ ...........
XV 2 XV 2 IV 2982 ............ ...........
XV 3 XV 3 IV 2905 ............ ...........
XV 4 XV 4 IV 3041 VI 690
XVI 1 XVI 1 V 5300 ............ ...........
XVI 2 XVI 2 V 5304 ............ ...........
XVI 3 XVI 3 V 4936 ............ ...........
XVI 4 XVI 4 V 5301 VIII 2757
XVI 5 XVI 5 V 6740 ............ ...........
XVI 6 XVI 6 V 6107 VIII 2175, 3164
XVI 7 XVI 7 V 5767 ............ ...........
XVI 8 XVI 8 V 5743 VIII 2823
XVI 9 XVI 9 IV 3072 ............ ...........
XVI 10 XVI 10 V 5706 ............ ...........
XVII 1 XVII 1 V 5443-5446 ............ ...........
XVII 2 XVII 2 V 5447 ............ ...........
XVII 3 XVII 3 V 5448 ............ ...........
XVIII 1 XVIII 1 V 5605 ............ ...........
XVIII 2 XVIII 2 V 5647 ............ ...........
XIX ............ XIX ............ V 5753 ............ ...........
XX 1 XX 1 IV 4796 ............ ...........
XX 2 ............. ............ ............. ............ VII 1571
XXI 1 XXI 1 IV 3391 ............ ...........
XXI 2 XXI 2 IV 3578 VII 1125
XXI 3 XXI 3 IV 4380 VII 2129
XXI 4 ............. ............ ............. ............ ............ ...........
XXII 1, 2, 3 XXII 1, 2, 3 IV 3312, 3364, ............ ...........
3365
XXII 4 XXII 4 IV 3366 ............ ...........
XXII 5 XXII 5 III 1856 ............ ...........
XXIII 1 XXIII 1 IV 4704 ............ ...........
XXIII 2 XXIII 2 IV 2966 ............ ...........
XXIII 3 XXIII 3 IV 4792 ............ ...........
XXIII 4 XXIII 4 IV 4729 ............ ...........
XXIII 5 XXIII 5 V 5221 ............ ...........
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XXIII 6 XXIII 6 V 5224 ............ ...........
XXIII 7 XXIII 7 V 5326 ............ ...........
XXIII 8 XXIII 8 IV 4737 ............ ...........
XXIV 1 XXIV 1 IV 3056 ............ ...........
XXIV 2 XXIV 2 IV 3089 ............ ...........
XXIV 3 XXIV 3 IV 3112 ............ ...........
XXIV 4 XXIV 4 IV 3118 ............ ...........
XXIV 5 XXIV 5 IV 3134 ............ ...........
XXIV 6 XXIV 6 IV 3267 VII 846
XXIV 7 ............. ............ ............. ............ VII 881
XXIV 8 ............. ............ ............. ............ VII 872
XXV ............ XXV ............ IV 3061 ............ ...........
............ XXVI 1 IV 3266 ............ ...........
............ XXVI 2 IV 3281 ............ ...........
............ XXVI 3 IV 3304 ............ ...........
XXVI ............ XXVII ............ V 6727 ............ ...........
XXVII 1 XTVIII 1 V 6790 ............ ...........
XXVII 2 XXVIII 2 V 6797 ............ ...........
XXVII 3 XXVIII 3 V 6821 ............ ...........
XXVII 4 ............. ............ ............. ............ VII 1007
XXVIII 1a XXIX 1 V 6443 ............ ...........
XXVIII 1\1/2\a ............. ............ ............. ............ ............ ...........
XXVIII 1b XXIX 1 V 6443 ............ ...........
XXVIII 2 XXIX 2 V 6516 ............ ...........
XXIX ............ XXX ............ V 7247 ............ ...........
XXX ............ XXXI ............ V 5257 ............ ...........
\1\ XXXI 1, 2 XXXII ............ I 119 ............ ...........
XXXII ............ XXXIII ............ V 7270 ............ ...........
XXXIII 1 XXXIV 1 V 7283 VIII 3634
XXXIII 2 XXXIV 2 V 7346 VIII 3634
XXXIV ............ XXXV ............ V 7302 ............ ...........
XXXV 1 XXXVI 1 V 6958 ............ ...........
XXXV 2 XXXVI 2 V 7304 ............ ...........
XXXVI ............ XXXVII ............ III 1825 ............ ...........
XXXVII ............ XXXVIII ............ V 7260 ............ ...........
XXXVIII ............ XXXIX ............ V 7256 ............ ...........
XXXIX ............ XL ............ V 6003 VIII 3106
XL ............ XLI ............ V 6593 ............ ...........
XLI ............ XLII ............ IV 3573 ............ ...........
XLII ............ XLIII ............ V 7227 ............ ...........
XLIII ............ XLIV ............ V 6757 ............ ...........
............ XLV ............ V 7315 ............ ...........
\1\ This rule,``Drawing of Seats,'' was omitted in adoption of rules in the Sixty-Third Congress but is still
carried in the Manual and assigned a number.
RULES--Continued.
(21) Procedure Before the Adoption of.--In General.
Before the adoption of rules the House proceeds under general
parliamentary law. Volume VIII section 3383.
Before the completion of the organization of the House in 1923 the
Clerk decided questions of order and enforced, in as far as applicable,
the rules of the preceding Congress. Volume VI, section 623.
Before rules are adopted the House is governed by general parliamentary
law, but the Speakers have been inclined to give weight to the
precedents of the House in modifying the usual constructions of that
law. Volume V, sections 6758-6760.
While the House is governed by general parliamentary usage prior to the
adoption of rules, the Speakers have been inclined to give weight to
the precedents of the House in the interpretation of that usage. Volume
VIII, section 3384.
Before the adoption of rules the House proceeds under general
parliamentary law, founded on Jefferson's Manual and modified by the
practice of American legislative assemblies, especially of the House of
Representatives. Volume V, sections 6761-6763.
Before the adoption of rules, while the House is proceeding under
general parliamentary law, the provisions of the House's accustomed
rules are not necessarily followed. Volume V, section 5509.
Reference to the rules and practices of the House as persuasive
authority on general parliamentary law. Volume V, section 5604.
Prior to the adoption of rules by the House, those rules which embody
practices of long established custom will be enforced as if already in
effect. Volume VI, section 191.
Prior to the adoption of rules the House proceeds under general
parliamentary law, but the Speaker has followed as closely as
practicable the customs and practices of the House under former rules.
Volume VIII, section 3386.
During the interim preceding the election of Speaker and adoption of
rules the Journal of the proceedings is read and approved daily. Volume
VI, section 623.
(22) Procedure Before the Adoption of.--Call of the House, Preservation
of Order, etc.
A call of the House is in order both under the general parliamentary
law and the Constitution. Volume IV, section 2981.
Before the election of officers or the adoption of rules the House has
made a rule for enforcing order in the galleries. Volume I, section
102.
Before the adoption of rules the House sometimes authorizes the Speaker
to appoint certain necessary committees. Volume IV, sections 4455,
4456.
(23) Procedure Before the Adoption of.--As to Certain Motions.
The motion to lay on the table is admitted under general parliamentary
law. Volume V, section 5390.
The motion to lay on the table an appeal from a decision of the Chair
may be made under general parliamentary law before the adoption of
rules. Volume V, section 5440.
Before the adoption of rules the motion to commit has been admitted
after the ordering of the previous question. Volume V, section 6758.
Before the adoption of rules, while the House was acting under general
parliamentary law, it was held that the motion to commit was in order
pending the motion for the previous question or after it had been
ordered on a resolution. Volume V, section 5604.
Before the adoption of rules, while the House was acting under general
parliamentary law, it was held that the motion to recommit was in order
pending the motion for the previous question or after it had been
ordered on a resolution. Volume VIII, section 2755.
Before the adoption of rules, while the House proceeds under general
parliamentary law, the motion for the previous question is admissible.
Volume V, section 5450.
Before the adoption of rules the previous question has been admitted,
although in the earlier practice it was conceived to differ somewhat
from the previous question of the rules. Volume V, sections 5451-5455.
RULES--Continued.
(23) Procedure Before the Adoption of.--As to Certain Motions--
Continued.
Prior to adoption of rules, the motion for the previous question is
admissible under general parliamentary law, but if ordered without
prior debate the 40 minutes' debate prescribed by the rules of the
previous Congress is not in order. Volume VIII, section 3386.
Before the adoption of rules the previous question of general
parliamentary law does not permit forty minutes of debate on questions
on which there has been no debate. Volume V, section 5509.
As to the repetition of the motion to rescind under general
parliamentary law. Volume V, section 5325.
Under general parliamentary law, before the adoption of rules, the
motion to rescind is used. Volume V, section 5324.
Before the adoption of rules, and consequently before there is a rule
prescribing an order of business, a Member may offer for immediate
consideration a special order. Volume V, section 5450.
Before the adoption of rules and the consequent establishment of an
order of business it was held in order, without unanimous consent, to
offer on the floor, and consider at once a proposition relative to the
transaction of business. Volume IV, section 3060.
While the House was acting under the general parliamentary law, before
rules had been adopted, a Member offered from the floor a special order
for the consideration of a bill. Volume V, section 4971.
(24) Procedure Before the Adoption of.--Debate, Voting, etc.
Before the adoption of rules, while the House was proceeding under
general parliamentary law, it was held that a Member having the floor
in debate might not yield the floor to another without losing the right
to resume. Volume V, sections 5038-5040.
Before the adoption of rules, while the House was proceeding under the
general parliamentary law, the Speaker held that a Member in debate on
an election case might not have read, as a matter of right, the record
of testimony. Volume V, section 5259.
Before the adoption of rules, while the House was acting under the
general parliamentary law, it was held that the right to demand tellers
did not exist. Volume V, section 6002.
Before the adoption of rules, while the House was proceeding under
general parliamentary law, the Speaker held that Members might not
remain near the Clerk's desk during a vote. Volume VI, section 191.
Before the adoption of rules the Speaker has declined to record the
vote of a Member who failed to qualify as being in the Hall and
listening when his name was called. Volume VIII, section 3386.
(25) Suspension of.--Provision of the Rule for.
No rule may be suspended except by a two-thirds vote. Volume V, section
6790.
Motions to suspend the rules may be entertained by the Speaker on the
first and third Mondays of each month and on the last six days of a
session. Volume V, section 6790.
Instance wherein a motion to suspend the rules was by unanimous consent
entertained on a day other than a suspension day. Volume V, section
6795.
(26) Suspension of.--Duty of and Limitations on the Speaker as to
Entertaining Motions for.
Recognition for motions to suspend the rules is within the discretion
of the Speaker. Volume VIII, section 3403.
Recognition to move suspension of the rules on days on which the motion
is in order is within the discretion of the Speaker. Volume VIII,
section 3402.
In the later practice it has been held that the rules permit but do not
require the Speaker to entertain motions to suspend the rules. Volume
V, sections 6791-6794.
The admission of the motion to suspend the rules on a committee
suspension day is a matter of recognition by the Chair. Volume V,
section 6845.
RULES--Continued.
(26) Suspension of.--Duty of and Limitations on the Speaker as to
Entertaining Motions for--Continued.
The Speaker is forbidden to entertain a request for the suspension of
the rule relating to the privilege of the floor. Volume V, section
7283. Volume VIII, section 3634.
The Speaker is forbidden to recognize for motions to suspend the rule
prohibiting the introduction of persons in the galleries. Volume VI,
section 197.
The rule forbidding the Speaker to entertain requests for the
suspension of the rule relating to admission to the floor is held to
apply also to the Chairman of the Committee of the Whole. Volume V,
section 7285.
The Speaker is forbidden to entertain a motion for a suspension of the
rule relating to the use of the Hall of the House. Volume V, section
7270.
Instance wherein the Speaker near the end of a session requested that
Members desiring to be recognized to move to suspend the rules submit
their request in writing. Volume VIII, section 3402.
(27) Suspension of.--Precedence of Motion.--As Related to Questions of
Privilege.
A proposition involving a question of constitutional privilege may
supersede a pending motion to suspend the rules. Volume III, section
2553.
A question of high privilege being before the House, the Speaker held
that a motion to suspend the rules and pass a bill was not in order.
Volume V, sections 6825, 6826.
A question of privilege takes precedence over business in order under
the rule on ``suspension day.'' Volume VI, sections 553, 565.
(28) Suspension of.--Precedence of Motion.--As Related to Special
Orders.
A motion to suspend the rules is not in order during consideration of a
bill under a special order. Volume V, section 6838.
While the House was acting under a special order a motion to suspend
the rules to enable a Member to exceed the hour rule of debate was
admitted. Volume V, section 6839.
(29) Suspension of.--Precedence of Motion.--As Related to Previous
Question.
In the later but not the earlier practice the motion to suspend the
rules has been admitted after the previous question has been moved.
Volume V, sections 6831-6833.
A motion to suspend the rules may be entertained, although a bill on
which the previous question has been ordered may be pending. Volume V,
section 6827.
While the previous question was operating on a series of Senate
amendments to a House bill it was held not in order to move to suspend
the rules to admit a motion to take the vote on the amendments in
gross. Volume V, sections 6828-6830.
(30) Suspension of.--Precedence of Motion.--As Related to Other Pending
Matters.
In the early practice the motion to suspend the rules was used only to
enable a matter to be taken up, and was not permitted when a subject
was already before the House. Volume V, sections 6852, 6853.
A motion to suspend the rules may be entertained although a bill on
which the previous question has been ordered may be pending. Volume
VII, section 3418.
A motion to suspend the rules may be entertained although the yeas and
nays may have been demanded on a motion highly privileged under the
rules. Volume V, section 6835.
A motion to suspend the rules and approve the Journal was held in
order, although the Journal had not been read and the then highly
privileged motion to fix the day to which the House should adjourn was
pending. Volume IV, section 2758.
While one matter is before the House the motion to suspend the rules,
if in order on the day, may be applied to the consideration of that
matter, but it may not be used to displace it with a new matter. Volume
V, section 5278.
A Member who had submitted a motion to refer, which was pending, was
permitted to move to suspend the rules to consider an entirely
different matter. Volume V, section 6834.
RULES--Continued.
(30) Suspension of.--Precedence of Motion.--As Related to Other Pending
Matters--Continued.
When the rules are suspended to enable a matter to be considered,
another motion to suspend the rules may not be made during that
consideration. Volume V, sections 6836, 6837.
(31) Suspension of.--Form and Nature of the Motion.
Reference to a discussion as to the function and importance of the
motion to suspend the rules. Volume VIII, section 3412.
Under the later practice it is possible by one motion both to bring a
matter before the House and pass it under suspension of the rules.
Volume V, sections 6846, 6847.
The rules may be suspended by a single motion and vote, so as to permit
the House to vote first on a specified amendment to a bill and then on
the bill itself. Volume V, section 6851.
A motion to suspend the rules may include in its provisions both the
discharge of a committee from the consideration of a bill and the final
passage of it. Volume V, section 6850.
It was held in order by one motion and vote to suspend the rules so as
to permit several bills to be reported. Volume V, section 6857.
Illustration of the earlier practice of moving to suspend the rules in
order to introduce for consideration under the rules a proposition that
might not otherwise be admissible in the order of business. Volume V,
sections 6854, 6855.
Illustration of the earlier use of the motion to suspend the rules in
order to permit the making of a motion not otherwise in order under the
rules. Volume V, sections 6828-6830.
The rules having been suspended simply for the introduction of a
matter, that matter may be amended. Volume V, section 6842.
Where the rules have been suspended simply to enable a proposition to
be introduced, it has been the practice to permit motions to amend it
during consideration. Volume V, section 6856.
Suspenson of the rules to pass a bill suspends all rules inconsistent
with its purpose and the provision of clause 5 of Rule XXI admitting a
question or order at any time is not applicable to the motion. Volume
VIII, section 3426.
A motion to suspend the rules and agree to a conference report proposes
suspension of all rules inconsistent with the adoption of the report,
including the rule requiring printing before consideration. Volume
VIII, section 3423.
A motion to suspend the rules and pass a bill with amendments is a
proposal to suspend all rules and it is not necessary to read the bill
in its original form. Volume VIII, section 2871.
(32) Suspension of.--When in Order.
In making motions to suspend the rules individuals have the preference
on the first Monday of the month and committees on the third. Volume V,
section 6790.
On committee-suspension days the Speaker has in rare instances called
the committees in regular order for motions to suspend the rules, but
this method is not required. Volume V, sections 6810-6811.
The motion to suspend the rules on a committee-suspension day must be
authorized formally and specifically by a committee. Volume V, sections
6805-6807.
If on a committee-suspension day an individual motion to suspend the
rules is made and seconded it is then too late to make a point of
order. Volume V, section 6809.
After a motion to suspend the rules has been seconded and debate has
begun it is too late to make the point of order that the motion has not
been authorized by a committee. Volume V, section 6808.
A bill offered for passage on a committee-suspension day may carry with
it only such amendments as are authorized by the committee. Volume V,
section 6812.
On a committee-suspension day a committee may not move to suspend the
rules and pass a bill over which it has not jurisdiction. Volume V,
section 6848.
RULES--Continued.
(32) Suspension of.--When in Order--Continued.
On a committee-suspension day a committee may not present a motion to
suspend the rules and pass a bill which has not been referred to it.
Volume V, section 6813.
The rule providing for the call of the Consent Calendar on the first
and third Mondays does not preclude recognition within the discretion
of the Speaker for a motion to suspend the rules, and such motion is in
order before the calendar is called or at any time before the call is
completed. Volume VIII, section 3405.
The last six days of a session, in which motions to suspend the rules
may be entertained under the rule, can not be determined, other than at
the last session of a Congress, until a resolution fixing the date of
adjournment has been agreed to in both Houses, and the fact that such
resolution has been passed by one House is not to be construed as
admitting the motion until the resolution has been adopted by the other
House. Volume VIII, section 3397.
(33) Suspension of.--Application of.--In General.
A motion to suspend the rules applies to the parliamentary law of
Jefferson's Manual as well as to the rules of the House. Volume V,
section 6796.
During the Johnson trial the House considered matters pertinent thereto
under suspension of the rules. Volume III, section 2043.
Instance wherein, on a motion to suspend the rules, the House ordered
the Clerk to incorporate in the engrossment of a general appropriation
bill already passed a provision embodying legislation. Volume IV,
section 3845.
The House on a motion to suspend the rules may authorize another motion
to suspend the rules on a future day not a suspension day under the
ordinary rules (footnote). Volume IV, section 3845.
The right of the member to have read a paper on which the House is to
vote may be abrogated by a suspension of the rules. Volume V, sections
5278-5284.
Under the later decisions it is held that the right of a Member to have
read a paper on which the House is to vote may not be abrogated by a
suspension of the rules. Volume VIII, section 3400.
On one motion to suspend the rules a vote whereby a resolution had been
passed was reconsidered, the resolution amended, and as amended passed.
Volume V, section 6849.
Instance wherein a motion to suspend the rules was utilized in taking a
bill from the Speaker's table and agreeing to Senate amendments. Volume
VIII, section 3425.
The fact that a proposition is subject to points of order does not
preclude its passage under a suspension of the rules. Volume VIII,
section 3424.
A motion to suspend the rules and pass a conference report does not
admit the point of order that the conference report contains matter not
in disagreement between the two Houses. Volume VIII, section 3406.
Pending the decision of a question of order raised against a conference
report it is in order to move to suspend the rules and agree to the
report. Volume VIII, section 3422.
A motion to suspend the rules may provide for the passage of a bill
regardless of whether it has been reported or referred to any calendar
or even previously introduced. Volume VIII, section 3421.
Adopton of a motion to suspend the rules suspends all rules, including
the unwritten law and practice of the House. Volume VIII, section 3406.
(34) Suspension of.--Application of.--For Change of the Rules.
It has long been established that one of the standing rules of the
House may be changed by a two-thirds vote on a motion to suspend the
rules. Volume V, section 6862.
When the pressure of business began to make necessary a rigid rule for
the order of business the motion to suspend the rules began to be used
frequently to modify the rigors of that rule (footnote). Volume V,
section 6820.
RULES--Continued.
(34) Suspension of.--Application of.--For Change of the Rules--
Continued.
A motion to suspend the rules and pass a bill being seconded and under
consideration was held to suspend all rules inconsistent with this
purpose, including a rule requiring a recess to be taken. Volume V,
section 5752.
The use of the motion to suspend the rules has gradually been
restricted, while the functions of the Committee on Rules have been
enlarged. Volume V, section 6790.
(35) Suspension of.--Application of.--For Making Special Orders.
A special order may be made under suspension of the rules. Volume IV,
section 3154.
The first special orders were made by unanimous consent or suspension
of the rules. Volume IV, sections 3155-3159.
(36) Suspension of.--The Demand for a Second.
A motion to suspend the rules is not submitted to the House until
seconded by a majority on a vote by tellers. Volume V, section 6797.
When a motion to suspend the rules is entertained the Speaker is
accustomed to ask at once, ``Is a second demanded?'' Volume V, section
6800.
On a motion to suspend the rules a demand for a second is not in order
until the bill has been read. Volume VIII, section 3413.
On a motion to suspend the rules it is the right of a Member to demand
a second, but not the duty of the Chair to call for it. Volume V,
section 6801.
On a motion to suspend the rules a member of the committee which
reported the bill is entitled to priority over other opponents of the
bill in demanding a second. Volume V, sections 6802-6804.
On a motion to suspend the rules the Speaker in recognizing a Member to
demand a second gives priority to one opposed to the motion, but if no
one rises in opposition, recognizes for that purpose a Member favoring
the proposition. Volume VIII, section 3407.
On a motion to suspend the rules a member of the committee opposing the
bill is entitled to priority in demanding a second, but members of the
committee favoring the bill yield to its opponents in the right to
demand a second. Volume VIII, section 3408.
On motion to suspend the rules one opposed to the bill has prior right
to recognition to demand a second over a member of the committee
reporting the bill who favors the motion. Volume VIII, section 3409.
While the Speaker in recognizing members to demand a second on a motion
to suspend the rules, in the absence of other considerations, gives
priority to members of the committee and to the political minority, the
determining qualification is opposition to the motion and members of
the political majority opposing the proposition will be recognized in
preference to members of the political minority favoring the
proposition. Volume VIII, section 3415.
If no one qualifies to demand a second on a motion to suspend the
rules, and no minority member seeks recognition for that purpose, the
Speaker recognizes at his discretion. Volume VIII, section 3416.
A motion to suspend the rules may not be debated until a second is
ordered. Volume V, section 6799.
Requests for recognition to demand a second to a motion to suspend the
rules come too late after the second has been ordered. Volume VIII,
section 3416.
On a motion to suspend the rules the right to demand a second is not
necessarily precluded by preliminary debate. Volume V, section 6800.
Pending a motion to suspend the rules the Speaker may entertain one
motion that the House adjourn, but thereafter no other dilatory motion
may be made. Volume V, section 5743.
Pending consideration of a motion to suspend the rules a motion for a
recess was held to be such dilatory motion as is forbidden by the rule.
Volume V, sections 5748-5751.
There being no doubt of the presence of a quorum a motion for a call of
the House was held to be such dilatory motion as the rule forbids
pending consideration of a motion to suspend the rules. Volume V,
section 5747.
RULES--Continued.
(36) Suspension of.--The Demand for a Second--Continued.
A motion to suspend the rules having been entertained and one motion to
adjourn having been voted on, another motion to adjourn may not be made
unless the failure of a quorum be demonstrated. Volume V, section 5744.
Where a quorum fails on a vote by tellers on seconding a motion to
suspend the rules and a count by the Speaker discloses the presence of
a quorum, the second is ordered. Volume VIII, section 3412.
When a quorum fails on a vote to second a motion to suspend the rules a
second motion to adjourn is not considered a dilatory motion within the
prohibition of the rule. Volume V, sections 5745, 5746.
The constitutional right to demand the yeas and nays does not exist as
to the vote to second a motion when such second is required by the
rules. Volume V, sections 6032-6036.
On seconding, by tellers, a motion to suspend the rules, a quorum
failed, whereupon the Speaker ordered the doors closed and the roll
called. Volume IV, sections 3053-3055.
If a quorum be present it is not necessary that a quorum actually
participate in a vote by tellers on seconding a motion to suspend the
rules. Volume IV, section 2932.
(37) Suspension of.--Relation to Other Motions.
A motion to amend may not be applied to a motion to suspend the rules.
Volume V, sections 5322, 5405, 5406, 6858, 6859.
The motion to postpone indefinitely may not be applied to a motion to
suspend the rules. Volume V, section 5322.
Under the later practice the motion to lay on the table may not be
applied to a motion to suspend the rules. Volume V, section 5405.
The motion to reconsider may not be applied to the vote on a motion to
suspend the rules. Volume V, sections 5645, 5646. Volume VIII, section
2781.
During consideration of a motion to suspend the rules and pass a bill
it is not in order to move to commit the bill or to demand a separate
vote on amendments pending with the bill. Volume V, section 6860.
The House having laid on the table a motion to reconsider the vote by
which a proposition had been laid on the table, the proposition may be
taken up only by unanimous consent or a suspension of the rules. Volume
V, section 5640.
The privileged motion to go into Committee of the Whole to consider
revenue or appropriation bills may be made on a ``suspension day'' as
on other days. Volume IV, section 3080.
Pending a motion to suspend the rules, the Speaker may entertain one
motion that the House adjourn, but thereafter no other motion may be
made. Volume VIII, section 2823.
(38) Suspension of.--Withdrawal or Modification of.
A motion to suspend the rules may be withdrawn at any time before a
second is ordered. Volume V, section 6844.
A motion to suspend the rules may be withdrawn at any time before a
second is ordered, even after tellers are appointed on seconding the
motion. Volume VIII, section 3419.
A second not having been ordered on a committee motion to suspend the
rules, the committee may, on a succeeding suspension day, withdraw the
motion. Volume V, section 6845.
By the later practice, when the rules are suspended to enable a Member
to submit a proposition, he may withdraw it, but another Member may not
renew it. Volume V, sections 6854, 6855.
A Member may modify his motion to suspend the rules at any time before
the House has ordered a second. Volume V, section 6840.
The rules having been suspended to enable a Member to present a
proposition, he may not then modify it. Volume V, sections 6841-6843.
After a second is ordered on a motion to suspend the rules the motion
may be withdrawn or modified by unanimous consent only. Volume VIII,
section 3420.
RULES--Continued.
(39) Suspension of.--Debate on the Motion.
Except as specially provided by rule, the motion to suspend the rules
is not debatable. Volume V, section 6820.
Debate on a motion to suspend the rules is limited to 20 minutes on
each side, and if adjournment is taken before the 40 minutes have been
consumed, the time remaining is available when the motion is again
considered. Volume VIII, section 3412.
The motion to suspend the rules was not debatable before the rule was
made to allow the forty minutes of debate. Volume V, section 5405.
Forty minutes of debate are allowed on a motion to suspend the rules,
one-half for those favoring and one-half for those opposing. Volume V,
section 6821.
Where the proponent of a motion to suspend the rules is opposed to the
proposition, a member who favors it will be recognized to control the
20 minutes of debate on that side. Volume VIII, section 3416.
In the allotment of time for debate on a motion to suspend the rules
and pass a bill, a member of the committee reporting the bill has prior
right to recognition over one not a member of the committee. Volume
VIII, section 3415.
On a motion to suspend the rules the Member demanding a second divides
with the mover the forty minutes of debate. Volume V, sections 6823,
6824.
On a motion to suspend the rules the forty minutes of debate are
allowed, although the proposition presented may not be debatable
otherwise. Volume V, section 6822.
Time yielded by a Member in control of half of the 40 minutes of debate
on a motion to suspend the rules may not be reserved or yielded to a
third Member. Volume VIII, section 3417.
Where the time allowed for debate on a motion to suspend the rules was
extended by unanimous consent, the Speaker divided the additional time
on the ratio governing division of the original 40 minutes provided by
the rule. Volume VIII, section 3415.
Instance in which the 40 minutes of debate allowed on a motion to
suspend the rules were increased by unanimous consent. Volume VIII,
section 3414.
(40) Suspension of.--The Motion as Unfinished Business.
A motion to suspend the rules on which a second has been ordered
remaining undisposed of at adjournment recurs as the unfinished
business on the next day on which such motion is again in order. Volume
VIII, section 3412.
A motion to suspend the rules pending and undisposed of at adjournment
recurs as unfinished business on the next day when such business is
again in order. Volume VIII, section 3411.
A motion to suspend the rules pending and undisposed of on one
suspension day is first in order on the next, the individual motion
going over to committee day, and vice versa. Volume V, sections 6814-
6816.
A motion to suspend the rules made on one suspension day, but not
seconded, comes up as unfinished business on the next suspension day.
Volume V, section 6817.
A motion to suspend the rules on which a second fails to be ordered
does not come up as unfinished business on the next legislative day.
Volume V, section 6818.
A bill which, on a suspension day, was withdrawn with an agreement that
it should be unfinished business on the next suspension day was held to
continue as unfinished business, although not called up on the day
named. Volume V, section 6819.
(41) Suspension of.--Question Not To Be Divided for the Vote.
A division of the question may not be demanded on a vote on suspension
of the rules. Volume V, sections 6141-6143.
On a motion to suspend the rules and pass a bill with amendments it is
not in order to demand a separate vote on the amendments. Volume VIII,
section 3171.
RULES--Continued.
(42) Suspension of.--In General.
The rules being suspended to enable a bill to be reported and
considered, the requirement that it should be considered in Committee
of the Whole was held to be thereby waived. Volume V, section 6861.
It has generally, but not uniformly, been held that the right of a
Member to have read the paper on which he is called to vote is not
changed by the fact that the procedure is by suspension of the rules.
Volume V, sections 5273-5277.
A concurrent resolution suspending a joint rule is agreed to by
majority vote. Volume V, sections 6788, 6789.
The House has on occasion, by resolution, provided for suspension of
the rules by majority vote. Volume VIII, section 3399.
(43) Of a Committee of Investigation.
A committee charged with an investigation sometimes adopts rules to
govern the examination of witnesses and the use of the testimony by
persons implicated. Volume III, sections 1841, 1842.
A committee of investigation adopted rules for examination of witnesses
and taking of testimony. Volume VI, section 377.
A committee of investigation permitted persons affected by the
investigation to consult counsel and adopted rules for asking questions
of persons under examination before the committee. Volume VI, section
400.
(44) Of the Elections Committees. See also ``Elections of
Representatives.''
Rules of the Elections Committees for hearing a contested election
case. Volume I, section 707.
Application of a rule of the Committee on Elections. Volume VI, section
162.
Parties to a contested election case may be defaulted for noncompliance
with the rules of the committee on elections. Volume VI, section 117.
(45) Former Joint Rule for the Electoral Count.
The former joint rule providing for the electoral count (footnote).
Volume III, section 1951.
(46) For the Election of a President of the United States.
Rules adopted in 1801 for the election of a President of the United
States by the House of Representatives. Volume III, section 1982.
The rules adopted by the House to govern the voting for the President
of the United States when the election was thrown into the House by the
failure of the electoral college to make a choice in 1828. Volume III,
section 1984.
(47) As to Conduct of Members.
By rule the Member is restricted as to his movements during business or
debate, and as to wearing his hat and smoking. Volume VI, section 190.
Members may not remain near the Clerk's desk during a vote. Volume VI,
section 190.
Discussion of the importance of observing the rule against remaining at
the desk during roll call, and smoking in the Hall of the House. Volume
VI, section 193.
The rules require Members to address themselves to ``Mr. Speaker''
only, and it is a breach of parliamentary law for Members to preface
remarks by addressing themselves to ``Gentlemen of the House,''
``Ladies and gentlemen,'' etc. Volume VI, section 285.
Under the rules Members seeking recognition rise and address themselves
to the Speaker from their places in the House and the Speaker declines
to recognize Members preferring requests from the well of the House.
Volume VI, section 286.
The Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper are charged with the enforcement of
certain rules relating to decorum. Volume VI, section 190.
(48) Of Committees.
Insofar as applicable the rules of the House are the rules of the
standing committees. Volume VIII, section 2215.
RULES--Continued.
(48) Of committees--Continued.
Procedure in committees, where not otherwise provided, is governed by
the rules of the House. Volume VIII, section 2213.
A committee may fix a date of meeting and adopt rules under which it
will exercise its functions. Volume VIII, section 2214.
(49) In General.
A rule adopted by the House is not to be interpreted as retroactive
unless so provided in express terms. Volume VIII, section 3387.
A bill taken up as unfinished business is governed by the rules in
force at the time of its consideration and not by those in force at the
time it was first called up. Volume VIII, section 3393.
Instance wherein the chairman of the committees of the majority caucus,
by direction of the caucus, proposed changes in the rules and the
election of members to committees which were agreed by the House.
Volume VIII, section 3619.
On occasions of special interest the House sometimes provides
additional rules governing admission to the galleries. Volume VIII,
section 3640.
The assignment of rooms in the House Office Building is subject to the
control of the House by rule, resolution, or otherwise, Volume VIII,
section 3652.
The rules do not require the printing of hearings, and the distribution
of record of hearings is within the discretion of the committee in
charge of the bill. Volume III, section 3667.
A discussion of the unwritten rule of seniority of service. Volume VI,
section 233.
While circumscribe by the rules and practices of the House, the
exercise of the power of recognition is not subject to a point of
order. Volume VI, section 294.
While a rule of the House provides for secret sessions, it is long
obsolete, and the convening of the House in secret is a procedure
unprecedented for more than a century. Volume VI, section 434.
The procedure of the House is governed is some instances by the
practice of the House rather than by express rules. Volume VII, section
1029.
Discussion as to the influence of precedent upon the rulings of the
Chair. Volume VII, section 1363.
Discussion of instances in which Speakers have reserved rulings on
points of order. Volume VII, section 2106.
The formal rules of party caucus with statement of party principles.
Volume VIII, section 3609.
RULES OF THE ROAD.
The subject of rules to prevent collisions at sea and international
arrangements therefore have been reported by the Committee on Merchant
Marine and Fisheries. Volume IV, section 4135.
RULINGS.
The decisions of the Speaker on questions of order are not like
judgments of courts, which conclude the rights of parties, but may be
reexamined and reversed. Volume IV, section 4637.
The preliminary rulings of the Presiding Officer on an impeachment
trial stand as the judgments of the Senate unless some Senator requires
a vote. Volume III, section 2084.
The Presiding Officer on an impeachment trial may make preliminary
rulings on questions of evidence and incidental questions, or may
submit such questions to the Senate at once. Volume III, section 2084.
The Presiding Officer during an impeachment trial sometimes rules
preliminarily on evidence and cautions or interrogates witnesses.
Volume III, sections 2085-2087.
Discussion of the propriety of the Presiding Officer on an impeachment
making a preliminary decision on questions of evidence. Volume III,
section 2084.
RULINGS--Continued.
Discussion of the functions of the Chief Justice in decisions as to
evidence in an impeachment trial. Volume III, section 2084.
In the Johnson trial Chief Justice Chase held that the managers might
not appeal from a decision of the Presiding Officer as to evidence.
Volume III, section 2084.
The right to ask a decision of the Senate after the Presiding Officer
has ruled preliminarily on evidence belongs to a Senator but not to
counsel. Volume III, section 2915.
Instance of an appeal from a ruling of the President pro tempore in the
Senate sitting for an impeachment trial. Volume III, section 2179.
RUMOR.
The statement by a Member that a certain thing ``is rumored'' is
sufficient basis for raising a question of privilege. Volume III,
section 2538.
A contention that common fame was sufficient basis for the House to
entertain a proposition relating to its privileges. Volume III, section
2701.
A Member having stated upon the authority of ``common rumor'' that
another Member had been menaced, there was held to be ground for
action. Volume III, section 2678.
Rumors that certain employees have been intimidated are not considered
in an election contest. Volume II, section 943.
Common rumor of an indefinite amount of intimidation of workingmen by
employers was disregarded by the House. Volume II, section 971.
The allegation of mere rumors of bribery is not sufficient to cause the
Senate to investigate the election of a Senator. Volume II, section
955.
Mere rumors of bribery in election of Senator unsupported by evidence
do not warrant investigation by the Senate. Volume VI, section 87.
It being declared by common fame that Judge Humphreys had joined the
foes of the Government, the House voted to investigate his conduct.
Volume III, section 2385.
In the case of Mr. Justice Chase the House, after long debate and a
review of precedents, decided to order investigation, although Members
could give only hearsay evidence as to the facts. Volume III, section
2342.
Instance wherein the House ordered an investigation of the conduct of a
judge without a statement of charges, but in a case wherein common fame
had made the facts known. Volume III, section 2506.
English precedents reviewed in the Chase case on the question of
ordering an investigation on the strength of common rumor. Volume III,
section 2342.
RUNK.
The New Jersey election case of Farlee v. Runk in the Twenty-ninth
Congress. Volume I, section 813.
RURAL CREDITS.
Subjects relating to rural credits and farm-loan legislation, including
the extension of rural-credit legislation to the territories, come
within the jurisdiction of the Committee on Banking and Currency.
Volume VIII, section 1791.
RURAL FREE DELIVERY.
The Committee on the Post Office and Post Roads exercises jurisdiction
over proposed legislation relating to the carrying of mails both
foreign and domestic, including Rural Free Delivery and the Air Mail
Service, and over the Postal Savings System. Volume VII, section 1915.
RURAL POST ROADS.
Legislation authorizing Federal aid to the States in the construction
of rural post roads and Federal highways is within the jurisdiction of
the Committee on Roads. Volume VII, section 2066.
RUSK.
The Maryland election case of Booze v. Rusk in the Fifty-fourth
Congress. Volume II, section 1067.
RUSSELL, JOSEPH J., of Missouri, Chairman.
Decisions of questions of order relating to--
Amendment, germaneness of. Volume VIII, sections 2975, 3000.
Appropriations. Volume VII, section 1184.
Calendar Wednesday. Volume VII, section 951. Volume VIII, section 2372.
Congressional Record. Volume VIII, section 3460.
Debate. Volume VIII, section 2458.
Preferential motion. Volume VIII, section 2615.
Question of consideration. Volume VIII, section 2436.
Voting. Volume VIII, section 3166.
RYAN.
The Louisiana election case of Newsham v. Ryan in the Forty-first
Congress. Volume I, sections 328-336.
The New York election case of Ryan v. Brewster in the Fifty-fifth
Congress. Volume II, section 1107.