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Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Flow of Business: Typical Day on the Senate Floor


Christopher M. Davis
Analyst on Congress and the Legislative Process

Several authorities govern the daily work in the Senate chamber: its standing rules, standing orders, unanimous consent agreements, precedent, and tradition. Because these authorities have different influence at certain times, no Senate session day is truly “typical.” This report discusses procedures that usually occur every session day, and notes certain business items that occur less frequently.


Date of Report: February 2, 2011
Number of Pages: 6
Order Number: 98-865
Price: $19.95

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