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The House Amendment Tree (CRS Report for Congress)

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Release Date Revised May 19, 2008
Report Number 98-777
Authors Walter J. Oleszek, Government and Finance Division
Source Agency Congressional Research Service
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Summary:

The House amendment "tree" is a chart that depicts the maximum number and types of amendments that may be offered to a measure before any amendment is voted upon. This diagram is outlined in various sources. The amendment tree generally indicates the relationship of one amendment to another and the sequence of voting on amendments.