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| − | Informal term for a period of delay required by rule. For example, when a [[bill]] or other [[measure]] is reported from [[committee]], it may be considered on the [[floor]] only after it "lies over" for one legislative day and after the written report has been available for two calendar days. Layover periods may be waived by unanimous consent.<ref>[ | + | Informal term for a period of delay required by rule. For example, when a [[bill]] or other [[measure]] is reported from [[committee]], it may be considered on the [[floor]] only after it "lies over" for one legislative day and after the written report has been available for two calendar days. Layover periods may be waived by unanimous consent.<ref>[https://www.senate.gov/reference/glossary_term/layover.htm] US Senate Reference</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 18:04, September 26, 2018
Informal term for a period of delay required by rule. For example, when a bill or other measure is reported from committee, it may be considered on the floor only after it "lies over" for one legislative day and after the written report has been available for two calendar days. Layover periods may be waived by unanimous consent.[1]