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Glossary of Legislative Terms

Glossary of words and phrases relating to the legislative process including terms used for bills and laws, and terms used in the House of Representatives, Senate, and Congress.

Bill

What is the definition of a bill (as in bills passed into law)? What are the types of bills introduced to the House and Senate?

Corrections Calendar (House of Representatives)

What is the definition of the Corrections Calendar in the House of Representatives? What bills are listed on the Corrections Calendar?

Filibuster

Definition of filibuster. A “filibuster” is when an extended debate other delay tactics are used by Senators to prevent a vote on a bill in the Senate.

House Calendar (House of Representatives)

What is the definition of the House Calendar in the House of Representatives? What bills are listed on the House Calendar?

Private Calendar (House of Representatives Bills)

What is the Private Calendar? When it the House of Representatives Private Calendar called?

Union Calendar (House of Representatives)

What is the definition of the Union Calendar in the House of Representatives? What bills are listed on the Union Calendar?

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