Senate Procedure and Practice （3TH）

Gold, Martin B.

Rowman & Littlefield Pub Inc（2013/10発売）

• 製本 Hardcover:ハードカバー版／ページ数 303 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9781442224179
• DDC分類 328.7305

Full Description

Now in its third edition, Senate Procedure and Practice explains why and how the Senate has worked for more than 200 years. The book is filled with fascinating stories and insights that highlight why certain rules are in place, how they are practiced, and the ways in which those practices have changed throughout history as our federal government and the needs of our electorate have evolved. Anyone with an interest in the pillars of Senate procedure and practice will find a useful companion in this book

Contents

PrefaceAcknowledgments1 Senate Procedure and Practice2 Legislative Business3 Floor Debates4 Legislation and Committee Procedures5 Bills and Joint Resolutions6 The Amendment Process7 Voting in the Senate8 Finalizing Legislation to Send to the President's Desk9 The Appropriations and Budget Processes10 Executive Business and the Executive CalendarAppendix A The Standing Rules of the SenateAppendix B Other Standing RulesGlossaryNotesSelected BibliographyIndexAbout the Author