[20030117]RS21388_影响第108届国会发言程序的众议院规则变化.pdf

1 The resolution agreed to by the House, H.Res. 5, also changed the rules affecting the Housecommittee system. These changes, including the creation of the Select Committee on HomelandSecurity and the authority granted to committees to postpone votes, are described in CRS ReportRS21382, Committee System Rules Changes in the House, 108th Congress. The resolution alsomade technical and grammatical changes to the House rules.Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS21388January 17, 2003House Rules Changes Affecting FloorProceedings in the 108th Congressname redactedAnalyst in American National GovernmentGovernment and Finance DivisionSummaryOn the first day of the 108th Congress, the House agreed to H.Res. 5, which madeseveral rules changes affecting floor proceedings. The 108th Congress was the firstCongress to convene after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and the Housemodified three rules to prepare for a catastrophic event. In addition, the House adjustedits rules regarding motions to instruct conferees and the admission of electronic deviceson the floor. It also repealed the term limit on the