Why do you think the chair of the rules committee is in a powerful position?

The Committee on Rules is one of the most important standing committees in the House of Representatives. ... The Committee usually sets the conditions for debate and may also waive various points of order against a bill or an amendment which would otherwise prevent House action. I write fast.

treaties

explanation:

president thomas jefferson hoped that the embargo act of 1807 would the united states by demonstrating to britain and france their dependence on american goods, convincing them to respect american neutrality and stop impressing american seamen. instead, the act had a devastating effect on american trade.