The Hastert Rule in the House Is a Rule Under

question 32

Multiple Choice

The Hastert Rule in the House is a rule under which _________ will not bring a bill to the floor unless __________.

• A) a Republican Speaker; it has bipartisan support
• B) a Republican Speaker; it has the support of a majority of Republican House members
• C) a Democratic Speaker; it has bipartisan support
• D) a Democratic Speaker; it has the support of a majority of Democratic House members
• E) Both A and C.

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