Action "on the '''floor'''" is that which occurs as part of a formal [[session]] of the full [[United States Senate|Senate]]. An action "from the floor" is one taken by a [[Senator]] during a session of the Senate. A Senator who has been recognized to speak by the Chair is said to "have the floor."<ref>[http://www.senate.gov/reference/glossary_term/floor.htm] US Senate Reference</ref>
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