| − | Subsidiary organization of the Senate established for the purpose of considering legislation, conducting hearings and investigations, or carrying out other assignments as instructed by the parent chamber. | + | Subsidiary organization of the [[United States Senate|Senate]] established for the purpose of considering legislation, conducting hearings and investigations, or carrying out other assignments as instructed by the parent chamber.<ref>[http://www.senate.gov/reference/glossary_term/committee.htm] US Senate Reference</ref> |