Bill to Law I
Filibuster
A tactic used to block or delay a vote in congress
Majority Leader
Elected official of the majority party. House or Senate
Minority Party Leader
Most powerful representative of the minority party. House or Senate
Roll-Call Vote
A vote in which all members vote yay or nay one by one.
What is ____ called before it is a law
Bill
Logrolling
If you vote for my bill, I will vote for yours. (Quid Pro Quo)
House of Representative Term Length
2 years
Number of senators in the senate
100
Division Vote
A vote by which members of congress stand
2/3
Germaine Amendment
An amendment related to the bill (House of reps)
Power to introduce tax bills
House of Representatives
Bicameral Legislature
Two house congress established by the great compromise. House of Representatives and Senate
Gatekeeping Authority
The ability to decide what is discussed and order of importance according to your own (party) agenda.
Non-Germaine Amendment
An amendment that is not related to a bill. (Senate)
Quorum
The minimum number of representatives needed to vote on legislation. 1/2 +1
WHIP (Position in Congress)
Position in the house and senate that tries to get all members voting along party lines for important legislation.
Speaker of the House
Most powerful position within the house of representative, elected by peers of the majority party.
Cloture
a motion to invoke cloture ends debate and brings forth voting. (Ends filibusters) 2/3rds majority required.
Markup
In committee, bills are discussed and markedup.
Pocket Veto
If after 10 days a bill is not signed into law or vetoed it does not become a law
Number of members in the house of representatives
Senator Term Length
6 years
Legislative Advocacy
The most direct way for citizens or organizations to share their ideas with congress. Through petitioning them their ideas and goals
Omnibus Bill
A bill with a lot of different legislative goals, often containing riders.