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Decorum in House Debate (CRS Report for Congress)

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Release Date Oct. 26, 1999
Report Number 98-572
Authors Mary Mulvihill, Government Division
Source Agency Congressional Research Service
Summary:

The basic standards of decorum that govern remarks made in the House of Representatives are described in this report. It also discusses the procedure for "words taken down" and other mechanisms used in the House for enforcing these standards. Standards and mechanisms covered include those set forth in chamber rules, related sections of Jefferson's Manual, published precedents, and supplementary policy statements by the Speaker. Also provided are examples from the 103rd-106th Congress of words spoken in House floor debate that led to one or more of the enforcement mechanisms being invoked.