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Cards Term Concurrent Resolution Definition An expression of opinion without the force of law that requires the approval of both the House and the Senate, but not the president Term Joint Resolution Definition A formal expression of congressional opinion that must be approved by both houses of Congress and by the president; constitutional amendments need not be signed by the president. Term Multiple referral Definition A congressional process whereby a bill may be referred to several committees. Term Sequential Referral Definition A Congressional process by which a Speaker may send a bill to a second committee after the first is finished acting. Term Discharge Petition Definition A device by which any member of the House, after a committee has had the bill for thirty days, may petition to have it brought to the floor. Term Closed Rule Definition An order from the House Rules Committee that sets a time limit on debate; forbids a bill from being amended on the floor. Term open rule Definition An order from the House Rules Committee that permits a bill to be amended on the floor. Term restrictive rule Definition An order from the House Rules Committee that permits certain kinds of amendments but not others to be made into a bill on the floor. Term Quorum Definition the minimum number of members who must be present for business to be conducted in Congress. Term Quorum Call Definition A roll call in either house of Congress to see whether the minimum number of representatives required to conduct business is present. Term Cloture Rule Definition A rule used by the Senate to end or limit debate. Term Double-Tracking Definition A procedure to keep the Senate going during a filibuster in which the disputed bill is shelved temporarily so that the Senate can get on with other business. Term Voice Vote Definition A congressional voting procedure in which members shout "yea" in approval or "nay" in disapproval, permitting members to vote quickly or anonymously on bills. Term Division vote Definition A congressional voting procedure in which members stand and are counted. Term Teller vote Definition A congressional voting procedure in which members pass between two tellers the "yeas" or the "nays" to their names. Term roll-call vote Definition A congressional voting procedure that consists of members answering "yea" or "nay" to their names. Term pork-barrel legislation Definition Legislation that gives tangible benefits to constituents in several districts or states in the hope of winning their votes in return. Term Franking Privilege Definition The ability of members to mail letters to their constituents free of charge by substituting their facsimile signature for postage. Term Intraparty Definition Class Clubs The Coalition Conservative Opportunity Society Democratic Study Group Tuesday Lunch Bunch Wednesday Groups Term Personal interest Definition Arts Caucuses Constitutional Caucus Constitutional Forum Congressional Family caucus Human Rights caucuses Military Reform Caucus Population and Department Coalition Senate Children's Caucus Term Constituency concerns, National Definition Congressional Black Caucus Congressional Caucus for Women's issues. Congressional Hispanic Caucus Vietnam Veteran Caucus Term Constituency Concerns, Regional Definition Congressional Border Caucus Congressional Sunbelt Council Northeast-Midwest Congressional Coalition Tennessee Valley Authority Caucus Western Caucus Western States Senate Coalition Term Constituency concerns, State/District Definition Congressional Caucus on American Issues Export Caucus Irish Caucus Rural Caucus Suburban Caucus Task Force on Industrial Innovation and Productivity. Term Constituency concerns, industry Definition Automotive Caucus Boating Caucus Depot Caucus Steel Caucuses Textile Caucus Travel and Tourism Caucus. Term Party Organization of the Senate Definition 1. Majority Leader. 2. Minority Leader. 3. Whip. Term House History: Six Phases Definition 1. The Powerful House 2. The Divided House 3. The Speaker Rules 4. The House Revolts 5. The Members Rule 6. The Leadership Returns.