U.S. House of Representatives procedures

The parliamentary procedure of the U.S. House of Representatives is determined internally. Among the distinctive features of House rules is the powerful Rules Committee which approves the amount and format of debate for a bill and the amendments to the bill which will and will not be allowed. Also powerful is the House Appropriations Committee which is responsible for the federal budget.

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