What has happened to the House amendment process?

The Hill
by Don Wolfensberger, opinion contributor
February 12, 2026
What has happened to the House amendment process?
The House of Representatives has become increasingly closed to minority party amendments, with both sides using procedural tactics to maximize their power and constrain the other, resulting in a tedious and predictable debate.
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Originally published on The Hill on 2/12/2026