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simple resolution

Government; American government

Designated "S. Res. ," simple resolutions are used to express nonbinding positions of the Senate or to deal with the Senate's internal affairs, such as the creation of a special committee. They do ...

rider

Government; American government

Informal term for a nongermane amendment to a bill or an amendment to an appropriation bill that changes the permanent law governing a program funded by the bill.

equal protection of the law

Government; American government

Idea that no individual or group may receive special privileges from nor be unjustly discriminated against by the law.

private law

Government; American government

A private bill enacted into law. Private laws have restricted applicability, often addressing immigration and naturalization issues affecting individuals.

act

Government; American government

Legislation (a bill or joint resolution) which has passed both chambers of Congress in identical form, been signed into law by the President, or passed over his veto, thus becoming law. Technically, ...

preamble

Government; American government

Introduction to a formal document that explains its purpose.

recognize

Government; American government

The Chair permits a Senator to speak by recognizing him or her; the Senator then "has the floor. " When time is controlled, a Senator must have time yielded to him or her before he or she can be ...