Capitol Hill Buzz: Boehner lays down law on House rules

House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio heads to a meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015. Pressure shifts to House Republicans after Senate GOP leaders agreed to Democratic demands and announced legislation to fund the Homeland Security Department without contentious immigration provisions opposed by Democrats and President Barack Obama. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio heads to a meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015. Pressure shifts to House Republicans after Senate GOP leaders agreed to Democratic demands and announced legislation to fund the Homeland Security Department without contentious immigration provisions opposed by Democrats and President Barack Obama. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

By Associated Press February 25, 2015 2 min read

WASHINGTON (AP) – Speaker John Boehner is laying down the law – about the rules of the House.

Boehner took to the podium after a roll call vote Wednesday and pointedly reminded members about a host of standards that sometimes get ignored with lawmakers rushing to votes from all parts of Capitol Hill and beyond.

No selfies in the House chamber. Wear business attire at all times. And whatever else you may be doing, show up to vote within the 15 minutes allotted, Boehner told his colleagues – after he waited several moments for them to quiet down and take their seats.

Aides said Boehner issues a reminder about rules every year, although several lawmakers have been seen posing for smart-phone photos – many of which wind up being posted online on social media – during the State of Union address, Opening Day and other occasions.

The House has 58 freshmen this year, but the speaker’s office said his warning was not aimed at any particular group.