Difference between revisions of "Motion to proceed to consider"
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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> | + | 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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Revision as of 20:36, January 11, 2009
Template:Delete Notice 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.[1]