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The Amending Process in the House of Representatives (CRS Report for Congress)

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Release Date Jan. 30, 2001
Report Number 98-995GOV
Authors Stanley Bach
Source Agency Congressional Research Service
Summary:

The amending process on the floor of the House of Representatives gives Members an opportunity to change the provisions of the bills and resolutions on which they are going to vote. This report summarizes many of the procedures and practices affecting this process, which can be among the most complex as well as the most important stages of legislative consideration.