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unenumerated rights
Government; American government
Rights which are not specifically listed in the Constitution or Bill of Rights, but which have been recognized and protected by the courts.
concurrent resolution
Government; American government
A legislative measure, designated "S. Con. Res. " and numbered consecutively upon introduction, generally employed to address the sentiments of both chambers, to deal with issues or matters affecting ...
public service
Government; American government
Service to local, state, or national communities through appointed or elected office.
adjournment to a day and time certain
Government; American government
An adjournment of the Senate that fixes the day and time for its next session.
amendment in the nature of a substitute
Government; American government
An amendment that would strike out the entire text of a bill or other measure and insert a different full text.
hold
Government; American government
An informal practice by which a Senator informs his or her floor leader that he or she does not wish a particular bill or other measure to reach the floor for consideration. The Majority Leader need ...
hearing
Government; American government
A meeting of a committee or subcommittee -- generally open to the public -- to take testimony in order to gather information and opinions on proposed legislation, to conduct an investigation, or ...
