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The modern Rules Committee's main function is to report “special rules” governing the consideration of major legislation.

Majority MembersMinority MembersChairman Michael Burgess (R-TX)Ranking Member Jim McGovern (D-MA)Rep. Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA)

It is responsible for the rules under which bills will be presented to the House of Representatives, unlike other committees, which often deal with a specific ... History · General types of rules · Subcommittees

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This heavy majority party ratio of 2 to 1 plus 1 reflected the committee's status since the mid 1970s as an "arm of the leadership" and "legislative gatekeeper.

After the defeat of seven special rules in the current Congress, some people are wondering whether the panel often referred to as the “Speaker's Committee” ...

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The Committee on Rules is amongst the oldest standing committees in the House, having been first formally constituted on April 2, 1789.

Both the Democratic Caucus and Republican Conference task steering committees with recommending most committee assignments for their respective memberships. The ...