The Encyclopedia Americana, Volume 7Grolier, 1985 - Encyclopedias and dictionaries |
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... Senate . Invoking cloture in the U. S. Senate is a far more difficult matter . The Senate cloture rule requires that a motion to invoke cloture be supported by a petition signed by 16 senators before it can be considered ; the motion's ...
... Senate . Invoking cloture in the U. S. Senate is a far more difficult matter . The Senate cloture rule requires that a motion to invoke cloture be supported by a petition signed by 16 senators before it can be considered ; the motion's ...
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THE SENATE , meeting in its chamber in the Capitol's north wing , consists of 100 members , 2 from each state . Connecticut's seafaring past is brought to life at Mystic Seaport. UPI a traditional compromise and while serving only his ...
THE SENATE , meeting in its chamber in the Capitol's north wing , consists of 100 members , 2 from each state . Connecticut's seafaring past is brought to life at Mystic Seaport. UPI a traditional compromise and while serving only his ...
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... Senate and is placed on one of the calendars . Because the Senate is small , its calendar is simpler than the House's . In the Sen- ate bills are taken from the calendar of business by unanimous consent on recommendation of the majority ...
... Senate and is placed on one of the calendars . Because the Senate is small , its calendar is simpler than the House's . In the Sen- ate bills are taken from the calendar of business by unanimous consent on recommendation of the majority ...
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