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A [[motion]], usually offered by the [[Majority Leader]] to bring a [[bill]] or other measure up for consideration. The usual way of bringing a measure to the floor when [[unanimous consent]] to do so cannot be obtained. For [[legislative]] business, the motion is debatable under most circumstances, and therefore may be subject to [[filibuster]].<ref>[http://www.senate.gov/reference/glossary_term/appropriation.htm] US Senate Reference</ref>
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A '''motion to proceed to consider''' is a [[motion]], usually offered by the [[Majority Leader]] to bring a [[bill]] or other measure up for consideration. The usual way of bringing a measure to the floor when [[unanimous consent]] to do so cannot be obtained. For [[legislative]] business, the motion is debatable under most circumstances, and therefore may be subject to [[filibuster]].<ref>[http://www.senate.gov/reference/glossary_term/appropriation.htm] US Senate Reference</ref>
    
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[[Category:United States Senate Terms]]
 
[[Category:United States Senate Terms]]
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