What Does a Modified Closed Rule in the House Do

question 42

Multiple Choice

What does a modified closed rule in the House do?

• A) Closes off certain titles from amendment while opening up other titles to any amendment on the floor
• B) Permits any member to offer an amendment on the floor so long as the amendment has been printed in the Congressional Record prior to the debate
• C) Prohibits any amendment from being offered on the floor
• D) Refers a bill to a particular committee with some suggested change

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