1、1For fuller information on the procedure and its use, see CRS Report 98-796, Suspension of theRules in the House of Representatives, by Stanley Bach.Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code 97-901 GOVUpdated July 16, 2003Susp
2、ension of Rules in the House:Measure Sponsorship by PartyThomas P. CarrAnalyst in American National GovernmentGovernment and Finance DivisionSummaryFrom the 100ththrough the 105thCongresses (1987-1998), the House ofRepresentatives actedonmeasures through a motion to suspend the rules an averageof549
3、 times per Congress. Measures so acted on were sponsored by Members of theminority party, on average, 17.3% of the time (15.9% if sponsors of House measuresonlyarecounted). Figures for the 106ththrough the 108thCongresses, are significantlyabove these averages.Measures Sponsored by Members of Each P
4、artyActed on by Suspension of the Rules in the HouseDuring the past decade, the House of Representatives has made frequent use of itsprocedure for acting expeditiously on measures through a motion to suspend the rules.Theprocedureis regardedas well adapted for this purpose, because it limits debate
