A closed or an open rule refers to congressional provisions regarding
A) whether deliberations are closed or open to the general public.
B) assignment to powerful committees.
C) whether lobbyists are allowed inside Congress.
D) floor debate on a bill.
E) whether all members of the House or just members of a particular committee vote on passing a bill.

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A closed rule limits floor debate on a bill, while an open rule allows for more flexibility in debating and amending the bill. Therefore, a closed or open rule specifically refers to floor debate on a bill in Congress.

A Closed or an Open Rule Refers to Congressional Provisions