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formally end a meeting
Adjourn
addition to a bill or constitution
Amendment
lawmaking body of the U.S. government
Congress
a proposed law
Bill
presidential disapproval of a bill or joint resolution
Veto
a short description of a proposed law by the Library of Congress
Bill Summary
to gather information from witnesses for use in legislation
Hearing
lead member of the majority party
Committee Chair
most senior committee member, by party
Ranking Member
Enactedmade into law
made into law
a vote that requires more than a simple majority
Supermajority
a Representative or Senator who introduces or submits a bill
Sponsor
daily double
records of the proceedings of Congress
Congressional Record
amendment exchange
Ping-Pong
issues that fall under the purview of a specific committee
Jurisdiction
assign a public law number
National Archives and Records Administration
all members of a political party
Party Caucus
Senate obstructive tactics to delay or block passage
Filibuster
resolves differences of House and Senate bills
Conference Committee
records the individual vote of each member
Roll Call Vote
an adjournment that terminates an annual session of Congress
Sine Die
minimum number of members required for meeting
Quorum
used to propose changes in law
Joint Resolution
temporary presidential appointment, during a recess
Recess Appointment
provides publishing and dissemination
Government Publishing Office