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Calendar of Business

Government; American government

A Senate publication sent to each lawmaker's office (and other offices) every day the Senate is in session. It contains information on, for instance, measures reported from the various standing ...

Law of nature

Government; American government

As used by natural rights philosophers – a moral rule discovered by the use of reason, which everyone should obey at all times and places.

Must pass bill

Government; American government

A vitally important measure that Congress must enact, such as annual money bills to fund operations of the government. Because of their must-pass quality, these measures often attract "riders" ...

Cloakroom

Government; American government

Democratic and Republican cloakrooms adjacent to the Senate chamber serve as gathering places for party members to discuss chamber business privately.

Executive communication

Government; American government

A message sent to the Senate by the President or other executive branch official. Presidential veto messages are an example of an "executive communication. "