# House Rules on The No Agenda Show House Rules comes up in 11 chapters across 11 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2010 to January 2023. - **Chapters:** 11 - **Episodes:** 11 - **Discussed:** March 2010 – January 2023 - **Related topics:** [Nancy Pelosi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-pelosi.md), [Kevin Mccarthy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kevin-mccarthy.md), [Speaker Of The House](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/speaker-of-the-house.md), [Alexandria Ocasio-cortez](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alexandria-ocasio-cortez.md), [Aoc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aoc.md), [Census](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/census.md), [Christine Lagarde](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christine-lagarde.md), [Clay Higgins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clay-higgins.md), [Climate Change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [Constitution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitution.md) ## Chapters 1–11 of 11 ### Kevin McCarthy Speaker Negotiations, Democrat Arrogance, House Rules - **Episode:** [1519: Freeze Peach](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1519-freeze-peach.md) - **Published:** 2023-01-12 - **Time:** 2:01:49–2:08:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1519-freeze-peach/chapter/kevin-mccarthy-speaker-negotiations-democrat-arrogance-house-rules.md The hosts analyze the 15 rounds of voting required to elect Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House. They argue that House Democrats, led by Hakeem Jeffries and Nancy Pelosi, missed a strategic opportunity to support a moderate McCarthy before he made significant concessions to the "Ultra-MAGA" wing. These concessions include the ability for a single member to call for the Speaker's removal and the creation of new investigative committees. Keywords: [kevin mccarthy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kevin-mccarthy.md), [hakeem jeffries](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hakeem-jeffries.md), [nancy pelosi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-pelosi.md), [speaker of the house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/speaker-of-the-house.md), [house rules](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/house-rules.md), [maga](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maga.md) ### House Rule Changes, Speaker Removal Motion - **Episode:** [1505: Cat's Paw](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1505-cat-s-paw.md) - **Published:** 2022-11-20 - **Time:** 2:48:26–2:50:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1505-cat-s-paw/chapter/house-rule-changes-speaker-removal-motion.md House Republicans passed a series of rule changes intended to weaken the power of the Speaker of the House. One significant change allows any member of the GOP caucus to put forward a motion to depose the Speaker, a power previously reserved for the House Majority Leader. These adjustments are seen as a concession to conservative members who remain skeptical of Kevin McCarthy's leadership. Keywords: [house republicans](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/house-republicans.md), [kevin mccarthy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kevin-mccarthy.md), [speaker of the house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/speaker-of-the-house.md), gop caucus, [house rules](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/house-rules.md) ### Representative Clay Higgins and AOC Climate Debate - **Episode:** [1487: Si Senor](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1487-si-senor.md) - **Published:** 2022-09-18 - **Time:** 2:30:14–2:34:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1487-si-senor/chapter/representative-clay-higgins-and-aoc-climate-debate.md Representative Clay Higgins questioned a climate activist about the feasibility of eliminating petrochemical products, leading to a heated exchange. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez later criticized Higgins's questioning style, potentially violating House rules regarding personal attacks on other members of Congress. Keywords: [clay higgins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clay-higgins.md), [aoc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aoc.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [petrochemicals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/petrochemicals.md), [house rules](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/house-rules.md) ### Low Income Housing, Suburban Safety, White Flight - **Episode:** [1274: Thugs on a plane](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1274-thugs-on-a-plane.md) - **Published:** 2020-09-03 - **Time:** 2:11:48–2:15:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1274-thugs-on-a-plane/chapter/low-income-housing-suburban-safety-white-flight.md President Trump discussed his decision to end an Obama-era regulation regarding mandated low-income housing in suburban neighborhoods. He argued that suburban residents prioritize safety and security, which he claims is threatened by Democratic policies. The hosts discuss the "Karen" trope and the demographic shifts often referred to as "white flight" or "black flight" from urban centers. Keywords: low income housing, obama rule, [suburbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/suburbs.md), [safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/safety.md), white flight ### AOC Census Comments, House Rules Committee Dogs - **Episode:** [1223: Ogamacare](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1223-ogamacare.md) - **Published:** 2020-03-12 - **Time:** 2:45:21–2:50:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1223-ogamacare/chapter/aoc-census-comments-house-rules-committee-dogs.md Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez appears on Seth Meyers to encourage all residents, regardless of documentation status, to participate in the 2020 Census. She emphasizes that the data is confidential and determines federal funding for local schools and infrastructure. In a lighter segment, AOC is noted for participating in a House Rules Committee tradition where members' dogs are photographed as "chair dog of the day." Keywords: [alexandria ocasio-cortez](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alexandria-ocasio-cortez.md), [census](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/census.md), [undocumented immigrants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/undocumented-immigrants.md), [house rules committee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/house-rules-committee.md), [dogs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dogs.md) ### Nancy Pelosi on Impeachment Article Delay - **Episode:** [1202: Invidious Phobias](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1202-invidious-phobias.md) - **Published:** 2019-12-29 - **Time:** 40:40–42:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1202-invidious-phobias/chapter/nancy-pelosi-on-impeachment-article-delay.md A clip of Nancy Pelosi features her defending the decision to hold the articles of impeachment until the Senate trial parameters are established. The hosts note the repetitive and often incoherent nature of her public statements on the matter. Keywords: [nancy pelosi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-pelosi.md), [impeachment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/impeachment.md), [house rules committee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/house-rules-committee.md), [senate trial](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate-trial.md), [political strategy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-strategy.md) ### House Rule Changes and Congressional Transparency Claims - **Episode:** [1101: Tippie-Top](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1101-tippie-top.md) - **Published:** 2019-01-07 - **Time:** 26:02–29:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1101-tippie-top/chapter/house-rule-changes-and-congressional-transparency-claims.md The new Democratic majority in the House introduced rule changes intended to increase transparency, including a 72-hour window to read bills before voting. The hosts critique these changes, noting that while members are barred from corporate boards, they can still engage in questionable stock trades and serve on NGO boards. Keywords: [nancy pelosi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-pelosi.md), [transparency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transparency.md), [house rules](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/house-rules.md), [corporate boards](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corporate-boards.md), stock trades, [george soros](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-soros.md) ### Scientific Reproducibility Crisis and Chatham House Rules - **Episode:** [830: Tool Followers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/830-tool-followers.md) - **Published:** 2016-06-04 - **Time:** 2:24:16–2:31:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/830-tool-followers/chapter/scientific-reproducibility-crisis-and-chatham-house-rules.md The medical journal The Lancet has highlighted a crisis in scientific research, noting that a significant portion of published studies are unreproducible due to data manipulation and a broken peer review process. The hosts discuss how these issues are being debated under "Chatham House Rules," which allow for the use of information while protecting the identity of the speakers. Keywords: [the lancet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-lancet.md), reproducibility, [peer review](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peer-review.md), chatham house rules, science crisis ### 2015 National Security Strategy, Susan Rice and International Order - **Episode:** [694: Bend it Down](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/694-bend-it-down.md) - **Published:** 2015-02-08 - **Time:** 42:48–46:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/694-bend-it-down/chapter/2015-national-security-strategy-susan-rice-and-international-order.md The White House released the 2015 National Security Strategy, which emphasizes an "international order" and "rules of the road." National Security Advisor Susan Rice, referred to by the hosts as "The Twerp," outlined goals including the destruction of ISIS and the modernization of NATO. The hosts argue that the language used in the document provides a blanket authorization for military force that could be applied globally. Keywords: [susan rice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/susan-rice.md), [national security strategy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-security-strategy.md), [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md), [isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), [nato](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nato.md), [cuba](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cuba.md), rules of the road ### Christine Lagarde, Rule Following, and National Press Club - **Episode:** [639: Tangible Things](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/639-tangible-things.md) - **Published:** 2014-07-31 - **Time:** 1:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/639-tangible-things/chapter/christine-lagarde-rule-following-and-national-press-club.md Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 639 of the No Agenda show from the South Austin Safe House and Northern Silicon Valley. They discuss the concept of being a "rule follower," featuring a clip of IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde at the National Press Club. Lagarde jokingly refers to herself as someone who does as she is told. Keywords: [christine lagarde](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christine-lagarde.md), [imf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/imf.md), [national press club](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-press-club.md), rule followers, south austin safe house ### The Slaughter Solution, Health Care Bill, Deemed Passed - **Episode:** [182: Magnets In Space](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/182-magnets-in-space.md) - **Published:** 2010-03-14 - **Time:** 1:44:10–1:47:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/182-magnets-in-space/chapter/the-slaughter-solution-health-care-bill-deemed-passed.md House Rules Committee Chairman Louise Slaughter has proposed a procedural maneuver known as the "Slaughter Solution" to pass the Senate's health care bill. This "deem and pass" strategy allows the House to approve the bill without a direct vote on the Senate version. The hosts criticize this as an unconstitutional "shyster" move to avoid political accountability. 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