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by Kyle last modified Feb 23, 2016 04:18 PM

A dictionary of congressional terms.

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 Reported
The term used by congresspersons when a bill passes committee and is "reported" or sent to the Rules Committee or Senate Leadership depending on which house you are in.
 Rules Committee
The House Committee on Rules is the committee responsible for setting debate guidelines and times.
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