How do house leaders schedule debate on a bill?

Question

Matilda Casey

History

12 September, 09:13

How do house leaders schedule debate on a bill?

+1

Answers (1)

Know the Answer?

Ryland Carlson · Answer 1

A bill is a draft of a law that has been presented to the legislative body for consideration. It can be either public (affecting the nation as a whole) or private (affecting only certain places or people). House leaders have to follow 2 steps when scheduling debates on bills:

1. They need to schedule debates on a bill into one of the 5 calendars before going to the legislative body for consideration.

Calendar of the Committee of the Whole House (on the Union State). House Calendar. Calendar of the Committee of the Whole House. Consent Calendar. Discharge Calendar.

2. The Rules Committee have to approve the first step and schedule a time for its appearance on the floor.