Congress Pt. 1 Crossword

5. when people from both houses of Congress come together in a group to agree on a final version of a bill.
8. strict time limit on debate, no amendments allowed.
10. a bill with a lot of riders.
12. the amendment that required the popular election of Senators.
14. when a Representative talks and talks and talks in attempt to stop (or at least hold off) votes on something.
15. relevant to the purpose of something.
18. a past nickname for the Senate.
20. bills that direct how money is spent.
21. what bills are dropped in when they're introduced to the House of Reps.
23. members of Congress might do this in order to take a break and talk strategy.
25. when incumbents can bombard voters with free mailings.
26. win by 55% or more margin.

1. not one, but 2 parts.
2. groups of legislators that focus on a certain topic or problem
3. allows some amendments but not others.
4. minimum number of representatives needed to conduct business.
6. someone who is running for a position they already have.
7. a rule used by the Senate to end (or limit) a debate thats going on for too long.
9. when a member of congress can petition to have a bill brought to the floor (after a committee has had it for 30 days).
11. those who choose our Senators.
12. the amount of member needed for the committee of the whole.
13. close elections (55% or less margin).
16. 60 senators can agree to cut off a filibuster.
17. provsions that are added that aren't relevant to the bill's purpose
19. allows amendments.
22. Congress can pass bills and...
24. when witnesses appear, evidence is taken, and questions are asked.