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Congress

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Pork Barrel Legislation Benefits of bills given back to district for reelecton, slaves used to be handed salt pork from barrels
President Pro Temp looks over chamber when VP isn't there, seniority chosen. can appoint, rule on certain bills, can report to the Senate. Can keep order, order session
Simple Resolution Used in the Senate, deals with committee assignments, positions
Joint Resolution needs approval of president and House and Senate, proposes an amendment without president's approval...declare war, pass small bills
Concurrent Resolution settles housekeeping and procedures for both houses, does not need president's approval
Speaker most important in Congress and in House, majority party...looks over all House affairs, becomes president if VP cannot
Standing Committees permanent, specific tasks...can propose bill to full floor (both). Ways+Means, Senate Rules
Teller Vote members "yea" or "nay" to two tellers...20 people vote for clerks to tell vote
Voice Vote members say "yea" or "nay"
Division Vote also referred to as "standing"...members stand in front of committee
Roll-Call Vote when name called, say "yea" or "nay"
Electronic Vote of roll-call, card into slot with vote...know total, quick
Quorum Call call roll to see if minimum people needed is there, in floor session...if not, get members
House Rules Committee makes rules of bills to be on floor...important, limits set on bills, Congress's cop
Congressional Budget Office advises Congress on economics, costs, and programs
Ways and Means Committee most important House committee, budget advising for House...taxes and aging system
Reapportionment Act 1929 435 seats for House no matter what redistricting says
Amendment 17 2 seats for each state in the senate, 6 year unlimited, elected by the people
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