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scheduling

Government; American government

Senate practice today generally concedes to the Majority Leader the prerogative of arranging the floor schedule of the Senate and making unanimous consent requests and motions to proceed to consider ...

supplemental appropriation

Government; American government

Budget authority provided in an appropriations act in addition to regular or continuing appropriations already provided. Supplemental appropriations generally are made to cover emergencies, such as ...

policy committees

Government; American government

Each party policy committee provides research and other services to Senators and also serves as a forum for discussion of party legislative strategy. Each policy committee holds weekly lunches for ...

political efficacy

Government; American government

Belief that one can be effective and have an impact on public affairs.

companion bill or measure

Government; American government

Similar or identical legislation which is introduced in the Senate and House. House and Senate lawmakers who share similar views on legislation may introduce a companion bill in their respective ...

parliamentarian

Government; American government

The Parliamentarian is the Senate's advisor on the interpretation of its rules and procedures. Staff from the Parliamentarian's office sit on the Senate dais and advise the Presiding Officer on the ...

caucus

Government; American government

From the Algonquian Indian language, a caucus meant "to meet together. " An informal organization of Members of the House or the Senate, or both, that exists to discuss issues of mutual concern and ...