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A “codel,” or congressional delegation, is a group of members of the United States Congress who travel together on official business.

These trips …

The term “ex officio” comes from the Latin phrase “from the office,” and in politics it refers to someone who is part of a political …

Impeachment is the process by which a public official, such as the President of the United States, can be removed from office for …

“Riddick’s Senate Procedure” is a comprehensive reference work that serves as the definitive guide to the rules, practices, and precedents governing the United States Senate.…

The term “sine die” is a Latin phrase that literally means “without a day” or “without setting a day.”

In politics, it is …

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 …

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 …