Before opening the floor of the House to debate on a bill, the House Rules Committee may draft a rule that bars all amendments to the bill. This is called a(n)

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A closed rule is a procedural maneuver that prohibits any amendments to bills up for a debate in the House of Representatives, allowing only the committee reporting the bill to make amendments.

Before Opening the Floor of the House to Debate on a Bill