Recede and Concur with an Amendment (CongressionalGlossary.com)

From the Congressional Glossary – Including Legislative and Budget Terms Recede: Motion by one chamber to withdraw from its previous position during amendments between the chambers. Recede and Concur: Motion to withdraw from a position and agree with the other chamber’s position. Recede and Concur with an Amendment: Motion to withdraw from a position and … Read more

Glossary of Legislative Terms: “Well”

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Glossary of Legislative Terms: “Teller Vote”

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Glossary of Legislative Terms: “Impoundment”

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Glossary of Legislative Terms: “Structured Rule”

Structured Rule: Another term for a modified open or modified closed rule.     Courses Congressional Operations Briefing – Capitol Hill Workshop Drafting Federal Legislation and Amendments Writing for Government and Business: Critical Thinking and Writing Custom, On-Site Training Drafting Effective Federal Legislation and Amendments in a Nutshell, Audio Course on CD Congress, the Legislative … Read more

Glossary of Legislative Terms: “Tax Expenditure”

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Glossary of Legislative Terms: “Sequester”

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“Second” (CongressionalGlossary.com)

Second: The number of members required to indicate support for an action. such as calling for a vote.   The Bicameral Congress: Crash Course Government and Politics #2     Courses Congressional Operations Briefing – Capitol Hill Workshop Drafting Federal Legislation and Amendments Writing for Government and Business: Critical Thinking and Writing Custom, On-Site Training … Read more

Glossary of Legislative Terms: “Resolution/Simple Resolution”

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Glossary of Legislative Terms: “Rescission”

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