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ROWMAN & LITTLEFIELD Senate Procedure and Practice 2013 Edition by Martin B. Gold
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 Table of contents :- Preface Acknowledgments 1 Senate Procedure and Practice 2 Legislative Business 3 Floor Debates 4 Legislation and Committee Procedures 5 Bills and Joint Resolutions 6 The Amendment Process 7 Voting in the Senate 8 Finalizing Legislation to Send to the President's Desk 9 The Appropriations and Budget Processes 10 Executive Business and the Executive Calendar Appendix A The Standing Rules of the Senate Appendix B Other Standing Rules Glossary Notes Selected Bibliography Index About the Author