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Regular Appropriations Bills: Terms of Initial Consideration and Amendment in the House, FY1996-FY2012

Federal & State Law Editorial TeamLast reviewed: July 2026
January 23, 2013

Summary

This report examines the terms under which the regular appropriations bills are typically brought up and initially considered on the House floor, as well as the practices of the House with regards to amendment opportunities and the waiver of points of order, for FY1996 to FY2012 (104th-112th Congresses).

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