Across
- 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.
Down
- 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.