Providing for the printing of the revised edition of the Rules and Manual of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Fifth Congress.

Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 546, H. Res. 552 is considered passed House.

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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Sep 28, 1996

Provides for the printing of a revised edition of the Rules and Manual of the House of Representatives for the 105th Congress as a House document.

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Rep. Ewing, Thomas W. [R-IL-15] · R–IL

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Sep 28, 1996
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 546, H. Res. 552 is considered passed House.
Sep 28, 1996
Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 546, H. Res. 552 is considered passed House.
Sep 28, 1996
Introduced in House
Sep 28, 1996
Introduced in House

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Engrossed in House · Sep 28, 1996 Formatted Text PDF
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HRES 546 · Providing for consideration of certain resolutions in preparation for the adjournment of the second session sine die.

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Analyze H.Res.552 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Res.552, 104th Congress: Providing for the printing of the revised edition of the Rules and Manual of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Fifth Congress.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/house-resolution/552

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 1996-09-28.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/104/bills/hres552/BILLS-104hres552eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2016-10-26T07:34:29Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Analyze H.Res.552 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

Fairness and public impact

Progressive lens

Examine H.Res.552 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

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Discuss H.Res.552, 104th Congress: Providing for the printing of the revised edition of the Rules and Manual of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Fifth Congress.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/house-resolution/552

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 1996-09-28.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/104/bills/hres552/BILLS-104hres552eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2016-10-26T07:34:29Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.552 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

Institutions and government scope

Conservative lens

Examine H.Res.552 through a conservative lens, focusing on fiscal responsibility, institutional stability, federalism, and the scope of government. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and any provisions that challenge this perspective.

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Discuss H.Res.552, 104th Congress: Providing for the printing of the revised edition of the Rules and Manual of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Fifth Congress.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/house-resolution/552

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 1996-09-28.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/104/bills/hres552/BILLS-104hres552eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2016-10-26T07:34:29Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.552 through a conservative lens, focusing on fiscal responsibility, institutional stability, federalism, and the scope of government. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and any provisions that challenge this perspective.

Individual rights and government power

Liberty lens

Examine H.Res.552 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.

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Discuss H.Res.552, 104th Congress: Providing for the printing of the revised edition of the Rules and Manual of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Fifth Congress.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/house-resolution/552

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 1996-09-28.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/104/bills/hres552/BILLS-104hres552eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2016-10-26T07:34:29Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.552 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.