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Learn about the rules and procedures that govern the Senate, such as the appointment of a President pro tempore, the presentation of credentials, the oaths, and the commencement of daily sessions. Download the PDF document or browse the web page for more information.
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From 1789, when the first committee was appointed, until...
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Our origins date back to the early days of the Republic when...
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Rules & Procedure. The Amending Process in the Senate (CRS)...
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Learn about the parliamentary procedures that govern the Senate's procedure, such as quorum, debate, filibuster, cloture, and voting. The rules are adopted by the Senate and may be waived by unanimous consent.
The committee oversees the rules of the Senate, the election of officers, and the administration of the chamber. Learn about its members, hearings, news, and report on vote counting process for the November election.
Rules & Procedure. The Amending Process in the Senate (CRS) (PDF) Enactment of a Law (Congress.gov) Filibuster and Cloture. Flow of Business: A Typical Day on the Senate Floor (CRS) (PDF) House and Senate Rules of Procedure: A Comparison (CRS) (PDF) How Our Laws are Made (Congress.gov)
Learn how the Senate is governed by the Constitution, standing rules, precedents, and special rules of procedure. Find historical highlights and resources on the filibuster and cloture.
The Rules and Regulations of the Senate describe the specific duties and rights of Senators which pertain to internal organisation and procedures of the Senate and its bodies, the means of performing constitutional and statutory duties by state bodies with respect to the Senate and the procedure for providing citizens with information.
The Rules and Regulations of the Senate describe the specific duties and rights of Senators which pertain to internal organisation and procedures of the Senate and its bodies, the means of performing constitutional and statutory duties by state bodies with respect to the Senate and the procedure for providing citizens with information.