Organizing Resolutions for the House of Representatives

Reference Information for the
Rules of the 112th Congress

The House of Representatives adopts its organizing resolution at the beginning of each Congress in the form of a simple House resolution. Information related to H. Res. 5 for the 112th Congress is included here. 

H. Res. 5 (112th Congress), as adopted by the House (Rules Committee) January 5, 2011

H.Res.5 – Adopting rules for the One Hundred Twelfth Congress;
112th Congress (2011-2012) from Congress.gov

Section-by-Section for H. Res. 5 (112th Congress) BCR Format

House Rules Changes Affecting the Congressional Budget Process Made at the Beginning of the 112th Congress, Report for Congress R41926 (Congressional Research Service, July 20, 2011), pp. 10–11.

Debate on H. Res. 5 (112th Congress) 157 Con. Rec., 1st sess, January 5, 2011

Summary of Budget-related Points of Order: Rules House Rules and Manual, 112th Congress edition (Preliminary Update)

Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, Understanding the New House Rules, January 5, 2011.

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