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Congress 3

Vocabulary on Congress - 3

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The ability of members of Congress to mail letters to their constituents free of charge franking privilege
An order from the Rules Committee in the House that permits a bill to be amended on the legislative floor open
A resolution requiring approval of both houses and the signature of the president and having the same legal status as a law joint resolution
Legislation that gives tangible benefits to constituents in the hope of winning their votes pork barrel
Congressional districts designed to make it easier for minority citizens to elect minority representatives majority-minority
when a member seeking votes for a bill will promise to support another member's future legislation -- in return for a vote now. logrolling
Congressional provisions that direct the federal government to fund specific projects. It is a provision in a law that provides a direct benefit to members of Congress or their supporters. Earmarks
A vote in the Senate to end debate and proceed to take a vote on a bill. It takes 60 votes cloture
Work that representatives do on behalf of individuals (or groups) they represent to solve problems with government agencies casework or constituent service
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