Chambers must approve the proposal
used to express the sentiments of both chambers about an event
set up to conduct business between chambers
used to make an amendment to the rules that apply to both chambers
the importance of the subject to the member's constituency
To express the sentiments of one chamber related to an event
created to do a study
to create or amend the rules of one chamber
the member's personal interests
work on bills in their area of expertise
written decision that requires the approval of both chambers and the president; treated like law
written decision that effects only the chamber that issues it and, therefore, needs only the approval of that chamber; is not treated like law
legislative proposal that must be signed by the president to become a law
used to declare war
write most proposed laws
temporary and created for a specific purpose, perhaps to look into a particular issue
resolves differences between each chamber's bill
after differences are ironed out and the bill is identical, the bill is sent to the president
created to do an investigation
written decision that requires approval of both chambers but not the president; not treated as law
power the committee offers
continue Congress to Congress, permanent
help focus the public's attention on important issues
