When a bill comes to the floor of the U.S. House under ________, it cannot be amended.

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Closed rules prohibit any amendments to the bill being considered, whereas open rules allow for amendments. Suspension of the rules is a procedure in the House that allows for expedited consideration of non-controversial bills, but amendments may still be offered. A unanimous consent agreement is a procedure used in both the House and the Senate to expedite the consideration of a bill, but amendments may or may not be allowed depending on the specific agreement reached by the members.

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