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Bill of Rights

Government; American government

First ten amendments to the Constitution. Ratified in 1791, these amendments limit governmental power and protect basic rights and liberties of individuals.

Senate Manual

Government; American government

A document that contains the Senate's standing rules and orders and other laws and regulations that apply to the Senate. It is usually published once each new Congress.

The chief legislative officer nominated by the majority party conference and elected by the Senate. The Secretary affirms the accuracy of bill text by signing all measures that pass the Senate. The ...

Riddick's Senate Procedure

Government; American government

Named after Senate Parliamentarian Emeritus Floyd M. Riddick, this Senate document contains the contemporary precedents and practises of the Senate. It is updated periodically by the Senate ...

President of the Senate

Government; American government

Under the Constitution, the Vice President serves as President of the Senate. He may vote in the Senate in the case of a tie, but is not required to. The President Pro Tempore (and others designated ...

Executive Calendar

Government; American government

A list of executive business (i.e., treaties and nominations) available for Senate floor consideration.

Congressional Record

Government; American government

The substantially verbatim account of daily proceedings on the Senate floor. It is printed for each day the Senate is in session. At the back of each daily issue is the "Daily Digest," which ...