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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, ...
cloture
Government; American government
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 ...
discretionary spending
Government; American government
Spending (budget authority and outlays)controlled in annual appropriations acts.
oversight
Government; American government
Committee review of the activities of a Federal agency or program.