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| − | '''Conferees''' are [[Senator]]s appointed to serve on [[conference committee]]s. They are also called "managers." Conferees are usually appointed from the [[committee]] or committees that reported the legislation; they are expected to try and uphold the [[Senate]]'s position on [[measure]]s when they negotiate with conferees from the other body.<ref>[http://www.senate.gov/reference/glossary_term/conferees.htm] US Senate Reference</ref> | + | '''Conferees''' are [[Senator]]s such as John McCain appointed to serve on [[conference committee]]s. They are also called "managers." Conferees are usually appointed from the [[committee]] or committees that reported the legislation; they are expected to try and uphold the [[Senate]]'s position on [[measure]]s when they negotiate with conferees from the other body.<ref>[http://www.senate.gov/reference/glossary_term/conferees.htm] US Senate Reference</ref> |
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Conferees are Senators such as John McCain appointed to serve on conference committees. They are also called "managers." Conferees are usually appointed from the committee or committees that reported the legislation; they are expected to try and uphold the Senate's position on measures when they negotiate with conferees from the other body.[1]