Live Pair
A “live pair” refers to a situation where two lawmakers have agreed to not vote on a particular matter.
This is typically done as a …
Senate
Bill
A bill is a proposed law introduced in either the U.S. House of Representatives or the U.S. Senate.
A bill originating in the House is …
Sine Die
The term “sine die” is a Latin phrase that literally means “without a day” or “without setting a day.”
In politics, it is …
Filibuster
A filibuster is a tactic used in the United States Senate to block or delay action on a piece of legislation.
It is
Cloture
“Cloture” is legislative term referring to a motion or process by which debate is brought to a quick end.
Origin of “Cloture”
From the French …
Maiden Speech
A “maiden speech” is the first speech that an elected official makes in front of a legislature.
The term is most commonly used in the …
Quorum Call
A quorum call is a procedure used in both houses of Congress to bring to the floor the number of members who must be present …
The Byrd Rule
The Byrd rule is a parliamentary tripwire that prevents tangential material from being included in a budget reconciliation bill in the Senate.
Reconciliation legislation is …