The Encyclopedia Americana, Volume 7Grolier Incorporated, 1998 - Encyclopedias and dictionaries |
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... HOUSE , which has a total membership of 435. WIDE WORLD CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES , kong'grǝs , the legislative branch of the national government . It consists of two houses , a Senate having 100 members ( 2 from each state ) and a ...
... HOUSE , which has a total membership of 435. WIDE WORLD CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES , kong'grǝs , the legislative branch of the national government . It consists of two houses , a Senate having 100 members ( 2 from each state ) and a ...
Page 570
... House or party nor by appoint- ment by the party leaders - and members will not readily impinge upon their power even when they differ with them on issues . Leaders can entreat but not command action on bills in committees or ...
... House or party nor by appoint- ment by the party leaders - and members will not readily impinge upon their power even when they differ with them on issues . Leaders can entreat but not command action on bills in committees or ...
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... House . A bill submitted to the House is voted on , with or without debate . If a majority approves it , the bill is sent to the Senate . The Senate assigns the bill to a Committee , which holds hear- ings and then approves , rejects ...
... House . A bill submitted to the House is voted on , with or without debate . If a majority approves it , the bill is sent to the Senate . The Senate assigns the bill to a Committee , which holds hear- ings and then approves , rejects ...
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