| − | '''Conferees''' are [[Senator]]s appointed to serve on [[conference committee]]s. They are also called "managers." Conferees are usually appointed from the [[committee]] or committees that reported the legislation; they are expected to try and uphold the [[Senate]]'s position on [[measure]]s when they negotiate with conferees from the other body.<ref>[http://www.senate.gov/reference/glossary_term/conferees.htm] US Senate Reference</ref> | + | '''Conferees''' are [[Senator]]s appointed to serve on [[conference committee]]s. They are also called "managers." Conferees are usually appointed from the [[committee]] or committees that reported the legislation; they are expected to try and uphold the [[Senate]]'s position on [[measure]]s when they negotiate with conferees from the other body.<ref>[http://www.senate.gov/reference/glossary_term/conferees.htm US Senate Reference]</ref> |