Flow of Business: Typical Day on the Senate Floor

Publication Date: July 2003

Publisher: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

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Research Area: Government

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Several authorities govern the daily chamber work of the Senate: the standing rules, the “standing orders,” unanimous consent agreements, precedent, and tradition. Because these authorities have different influence at certain times, no Senate session day is truly typical. This report discusses procedures and business that usually occur every session day, and refers to certain business items that may occur less frequently. This report will be revised as events in the Senate warrant. For more information on legislative process, see [http://www.crs.gov/products/guides/guidehome.shtml].