Legislative

Appropriation

Definition

A legislative act authorizing the expenditure of government funds for a specific purpose.

A temporary funding measure passed by Congress to keep the government operating when regular appropriations have not been enacted.

A legislature with two separate chambers. The U.S. Congress is bicameral, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives.

A proposed law introduced in Congress or a state legislature.

A meeting of members of a political party or interest group to discuss strategy, select candidates, or make policy decisions.

A Senate procedure to end debate (a filibuster) and bring a matter to a vote. Requires 60 out of 100 senators.

A subgroup of legislators assigned to review, amend, and recommend action on bills related to a specific topic.

A temporary joint committee formed when the House and Senate pass different versions of the same bill.