Conference Committee and Related Procedures: An Introduction

Rybicki, Elizabeth

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Congressional committees;    House rules and procedure;    Senate rules and procedure;    Congress;   

RP-ID  :  96-708
RP-ID  :  96-708_2018Apr02

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report is a brief summary of House and Senate procedures for reaching agreement on legislation. It discusses the provisions of House Rule XXII and Senate Rule XXVIII as well as other applicable rules, precedents, and practices. The report focuses on the most common and customary procedures. There are many exceptions, complications, and possibilities that are not addressed, and the House and Senate may modify or waive their procedures by unanimous consent or by other means.