Essay Terms Flashcards
Filibuster
The action by a single senator or a minority of senators to block a bill from passage by refusing to end discussion
Whips
Member of congress elected by his or her party to count potential votes and promote party unity in voting
Conference Committee
A joint committee of Congress appointed by the House of Representatives and the Senate to resolve differences on a particular bill
House Rules Committee
A committee in the House of Representatives that determines the rules by which bills will come to the floor, be debated, and so on
Closed Rule
A rule of procedure adopted by the House Rules Committee that severely limits the ability of members of congress to amend a bill
Open Rule
A rule of procedure adopted by the House Rules Committee that permits amendments to a bill
Cloture Rule
A senate debate procedure that permits that body to end debate and force a vote on a bill by a vote of 60 senators
Pocket veto
the indirect veto of a bill received by the president within 10 days of the adjournment of Congress, effected by the president’s retaining the bill unsigned until Congress adjourns
What is Step 1?
A bill is introduced
What is Step 2?
The bill is sent to a standing committee for action
What is Step 3?
The bill goes to the full house and senate for consideration
What is Step 4?
Conference committee action
What is Step 5?
Presidential action
House
- Must be 25 years of age (when seated, not when elected).
- Must have been a citizen of the United States for 7 years.
- Must be an inhabitant of the state from which elected.
Senate
- Must be 30 years of age (when seated, not when elected).
- Must have been a citizen of the United States for 9 years.
- Must be an inhabitant of the state from which elected.
