A: The House of Representatives is expected to try to approve the health care bill that the Senate approved on Dec. 24. If that happens, then a second bill would be offered. That bill would be the reconciliation piece; it would reconcile changes that the House wants with the Senate's original version.
Add salt to the water, if desired. Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium low. Cover the pot and simmer until potatoes are tenderâabout 15 to 20 minutes. A knife tip inserted into a potato should meet no resistance; if the potato clings to the knife, the potatoes need to cook longer. When potatoes are done, remove from heat and drain immediately.
Quick Answer. The length of time it takes to boil whole potatoes depends on the amount of potatoes and being cooked. A 1 3/4 pound bag of small potatoes cooks in about 15 minutes, once it reaches it reaches its boiling point. Put the potatoes in a sauce pan, and add enough water so the surface is 2 inches above the spuds. Because of their starch content, some potatoes are better suited for boiling than others if the goal is to maintain the potato's shape, such as for potato salad.