A committee established by the [[United States Senate]] for a limited time period to perform a particular study or investigation. These committees might be given or denied authority to report legislation to the Senate.<ref>[http://www.senate.gov/reference/glossary_term/appropriation.htm] US Senate Reference</ref>
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A '''select''' or '''special committee''' is a committee established by the [[United States Senate]] for a limited time period to perform a particular study or investigation. These committees might be given or denied authority to report legislation to the Senate.<ref>[http://www.senate.gov/reference/glossary_term/appropriation.htm] US Senate Reference</ref>