Senate
When a senator takes the stand for as long as they can to try to prevent a vote...
Filibuster
Who currently holds majority in the House?
Republicans
Who is Nebraska's current governor?
Jim Pillen
How many seats does Nebraska occupy in the House?
3
Congressman who will vote exactly as his constituents want him to
Delagate
How many years is a senators term?
6
How many years is a representatives term?
2
Who holds the majority in Nebraska's state legislature, The Unicameral?
Republicans
How many seats does Nebraska occupy in the Senate?
2
Congressman who has a lot of experience and uses their best judgment when considering how to vote on a bill
Trustee
The name of the vote needed to end a filibuster
Cloture
How does someone become the Speaker of the House?
Majority party nominates them
Kamala Harris
Who is our district representative?
Adrian Smith
Another word for a citizen living in a legislative district
Constituent
The Senate has a continuous body; how many seats are up for reelection every two years?
33-34
A staff member who checks and enforces that party members are casting their votes the same way the party supports.
Whips
If the Vice President cannot attend Senate meetings, who steps in?
President Pro Tempore
How many electoral votes does Nebraska get?
5; 3 representatives + 2 senators
A canidate re-running for a position they currently or have held in the past?
Incumbent
The senate allows amendments to be made to bills that do not relate to the original bill. What are these added amendments called?
Riders
What is the name of the current Speaker of the House?
Mike Johnson
Which of the following would be the leader of a subcommittee?
a. 30 year senator with 12 years in subcommittee
b. 18 year senator with 16 years in subcommittee
c. 24 year senator with 12 years in subcommittee
B. 18 year senator with 16 years in subcommittee
(Seniority Rule)
Who are Nebraska's two senators?
Deb Fischer and Pete Ricketts?
The trading of votes between congressman to ensure the passing of bills
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