Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Summary
H. Res. 566 is a resolution providing for the consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 1, a bill focused on reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14. The resolution outlines the process for the House to consider the Senate amendment, including debate time and the ordering of the previous question.
Specifically, it allows for a motion to concur in the Senate amendment, to be offered by the chair of the Committee on the Budget or their designee. The debate is limited to one hour, divided among the chairs and ranking minority members of the Budget and Ways and Means Committees.
Ultimately, the adoption of this resolution streamlines the process for the House to vote on the Senate's changes to H.R. 1, facilitating a quicker decision on the reconciliation bill.
Expected Effects
The resolution will expedite the House's consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 1. This means the House can vote on whether to agree with the Senate's changes to the bill more quickly.
This procedural step is necessary for the reconciliation bill to potentially move forward and become law.
Potential Benefits
- Streamlined legislative process: H. Res. 566 expedites the consideration of the Senate amendment.
- Focused debate: Limits debate to key committee members, ensuring efficient use of time.
- Clear process: Establishes a clear procedure for the House to vote on the Senate amendment.
- Potential for quicker action on H.R. 1: Facilitates a faster decision on the reconciliation bill.
- No intervention of any point of order: Prevents delays due to procedural challenges.
Potential Disadvantages
- Limited debate: Restricts debate time, potentially limiting input from other House members.
- Expedited process: May rush consideration of important amendments without thorough review.
- Potential for reduced transparency: Fast-tracking the bill might limit public scrutiny.
- Possible exclusion of minority viewpoints: Limited debate time could marginalize dissenting opinions.
- Reliance on committee chairs: Gives significant control to the chairs of the Budget and Ways and Means Committees.
Constitutional Alignment
This resolution aligns with Article I, Section 5 of the US Constitution, which grants each House the power to determine the rules of its proceedings. H. Res. 566 sets the rules for considering a specific bill.
The resolution does not appear to infringe upon any specific constitutional rights or limitations. It is a procedural matter within the purview of the House of Representatives.
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