In the rules of the [[U.S. Senate]], consideration is a term referring to contemplation of a vote on a bill. The "call up" or "lay down" a [[bill]] or other measure on the [[Senate]] [[floor]] is to place it before the full Senate for consideration, including debate, [[amendment]], and voting. [[measure|Measures]] normally come before the Senate for consideration by the [[Majority Leader]] requesting unanimous consent that the Senate take it up.<ref>[http://www.senate.gov/reference/glossary_term/consideration.htm] US Senate Reference</ref> | In the rules of the [[U.S. Senate]], consideration is a term referring to contemplation of a vote on a bill. The "call up" or "lay down" a [[bill]] or other measure on the [[Senate]] [[floor]] is to place it before the full Senate for consideration, including debate, [[amendment]], and voting. [[measure|Measures]] normally come before the Senate for consideration by the [[Majority Leader]] requesting unanimous consent that the Senate take it up.<ref>[http://www.senate.gov/reference/glossary_term/consideration.htm] US Senate Reference</ref> |