What Does a Waiver from the Rules Committee Accomplish

question 15

Multiple Choice

What does a waiver from the Rules Committee accomplish?

• A) requires an up-or-down vote after three hours of debate on the floor of the House
• B) sets aside technical violations of the rules to allow bills to reach the floor
• C) waives the requirement of tax bills originating in the House
• D) forces a committee to report a bill favorably

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