GUIDE TO READING A SPECIAL RULE AGENDA I. Special Rules What is a Special Rule? Categories of Special Rules II. Making a Bill in Order for Floor Consideration Providing for Floor Consideration III. Managing Debate and the Amendment Process Structuring the Amendment Process IV. Waiving Points of Order Reference List of Rule and Budget Act Waivers V. Completing Passage in the Full House Facilitating Passage of Measures VI. Resolving Differences with the Senate Special Rules and Resolving Differences With the Senate VII. Functions and Features of a Special Rule Special Rules Features