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[Fourth Drill, Chapter X, should be read in connection with this chapter.]

The preparation of its report by a committee has been explained in a previous chapter. If there is a special time provided in the order of business for hearing reports of committees, when that time arrives the president should call for these reports. Otherwise, as soon after the report is ready as he can obtain the floor while no question is pending, the chairman of the committee states that the committee is ready to report.

(a) In the case of a resolution referred to a committee, the report may be made by the chairman orally in a form similar to this: "The committee to which was referred the resolution on reports it back [or directs me to report it back] with the recommendation that it be adopted [or rejected, or, mentioning whatever the committee recommends]. If the committee recommends the adoption or the rejection of the resolution, no motion is made, but the presiding officer states the question on the questions Rh