used to make an amendment to the rules that apply to both chambers
resolves differences between each chamber's bill
To express the sentiments of one chamber related to an event
help focus the public's attention on important issues
work on bills in their area of expertise
written decision that effects only the chamber that issues it and, therefore, needs only the approval of that chamber; is not treated like law
power the committee offers
written decision that requires the approval of both chambers and the president; treated like law
continue Congress to Congress, permanent
written decision that requires approval of both chambers but not the president; not treated as law
set up to conduct business between chambers
the member's personal interests
used to express the sentiments of both chambers about an event
the importance of the subject to the member's constituency
legislative proposal that must be signed by the president to become a law
temporary and created for a specific purpose, perhaps to look into a particular issue
write most proposed laws
created to do an investigation
to create or amend the rules of one chamber
created to do a study
used to declare war
after differences are ironed out and the bill is identical, the bill is sent to the president
Chambers must approve the proposal
