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From Bills to Laws

TermDefinition
bill a proposed law presented to a legislative body for consideration
joint resolution a proposal for action that has the force of law when passed; usually deals with special circumstances or temporary matters
concurrent resolution a statement of position on an issue used by the House and Senate acting jointly; does not have the force of law and does not require the President's signature
resolution a measure relating to the business of either house, or expressing an opinion; does not have the force of law and does not require the President's signature
rider unpopular provision added to an important bill certain to pass so that it will "ride" through the legislative process
discharge petition a procedure enabling members to force a bill that has been pigeonholed in committee onto the floor for consideration
subcommittee division of existing committee that is formed to address specific issues
Committee of the Whole a committee that consists of an entire legislative body; used for a procedure in which a legislative body expedites its business by resolving itself into a committee of itself
quorum majority of the full membership
engrossed a bill printed in its final form
tabled when a bill is not reported by a committee
fillibuster various tactics (usually long speeches) aimed at defeating a bill in a legislative body by preventing a final vote
cloture procedure that may be used to limit or end floor debate in a legislative body
veto Chief executive's power to reject a bill passed by a legislature
pocket veto when the chief executive does not sign or reject a bill within the time allowed to do so
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