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committee membership

Government; American government

Senators are assigned to specific committees by their party conference. Seniority, regional balance, and political philosophy are the most prominent factors in the committee assignment process.

surplus

Government; American government

A surplus would be the amount by which receipts exceed outlays.

individual rights

Government; American government

Rights possessed by individuals as opposed to those rights claimed by groups.

override of a veto

Government; American government

The process by which each chamber of Congress votes on a bill vetoed by the President. To pass a bill over the President's objections requires a two-thirds vote in each Chamber. Historically, ...

The only procedure by which the Senate can vote to place a time limit on consideration of a bill or other matter, and thereby overcome a filibuster. Under the cloture rule (Rule XXII), the Senate may ...