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When the [[Chair]] rules on a [[point of order]], any [[Senator]] may appeal the ruling, in which case the full [[Senate]] makes a final decision on the point of order by voting whether to sustain or reverse the ruling.<ref>[http://www.senate.gov/reference/glossary_term/appeal.htm] US Senate Reference</ref>
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An appeal is a proceeding brought to a higher court to review a lower court decision. [[category:legal terms]]
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In the [[U.S. Senate]], when the [[Chair]] rules on a [[point of order]], any [[Senator]] may appeal the ruling, in which case the full [[Senate]] makes a final decision on the point of order by voting whether to sustain or reverse the ruling.<ref>[http://www.senate.gov/reference/glossary_term/appeal.htm] US Senate Reference</ref>
    
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