Congressional Structure
Membership of the House
Membership of the Senate
Members of Congress
Rules in the House
House Leadership
<<Majority<< | <<Minority<< |
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Speaker of the House | Minority Leader |
Majority Leader | Minority Whip |
Majority Whip |
Minority
Lawmaking in the House
After a bill is passed → ==Committee==
==The Rules Committee==
==Quorum== needed for official legislative action
Leadership in Senate
<<Vice President<< | <<Vice President<< |
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{{Majority{{ | {{Minority{{ |
Majority Leader | Minority Leader |
President Pro Tempore | Minority Whip |
Majority Whip |
Lawmaking in Senate
Less formal in Senate
Brings bill by ==unanimous consent==
==Filibuster== can kill a bill, but can be stopped by ==cloture resolution==
Purpose of Committees
Kinds of Committees
Choosing Committee Members
Congressional Staff
Personal Staff
}}Administrative Assistant}} | serves as chief of staff |
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}}Legislative Director}} | establishes agenda and briefs lawmakers on matters |
}}Legislative Assistants}} | keep the lawmaker informed on bills |
}}Press Secretaries}} | keep the lawmakers public image |
}}Caseworkers}} | handle requests from constituents |
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