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Joint meeting

Government; American government

An occasion, often ceremonial, when the House and Senate each adopt a unanimous consent agreement to recess and to meet together to hear an address by various dignitaries, such as foreign leaders.

Floor manager

Government; American government

Senators designated to lead and organise consideration of a bill or other measure on the floor. They usually are the chairman and ranking minority member of the reporting committee or their ...

Parliamentary inquiry

Government; American government

A question from the floor to the Presiding Officer by a Senator requesting a clarification of the procedural situation on the floor. Responses to parliamentary inquiries are not rulings of the ...

Committees formed in each party conference and responsible for nominating the party's Senators to committee membership and committee leadership positions. Nominations are subject to approval by the ...

Unanimous consent agreement

Government; American government

A unanimous consent request setting terms for the consideration of a specified bill or other measure. These agreements are usually proposed by the Majority Leader or floor manager of the measure, and ...

Act

Government; American government

Legislation (a bill or joint resolution) which has passed both chambers of Congress in identical form, been signed into law by the President, or passed over his veto, thus becoming law. Technically, ...