House GOP opens up amendment process for first time in 7 years, allowing debate and delay

For the first time in nearly seven years, the House has brought legislation to the floor under a 'modified-open rule' — a change that leads to more open debate on the floor, its supporters say.

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It's the first time such amendments have been allowed since May 2016 -- and the first time since 2013 with non-spending related legislation.when his detractors asked for more open debate on bills. A Pelosi source also said that the closed and structured rules gave her control of the floor process, which she preferred.

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise said the rule change is an example of the GOP "opening things up."

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