US Legislature terms starting with F

6 terms

1. filibuster Informal term for any attempt to block or delay Senate action on a bill or other matter by debating it at length, by offering numerous procedural motions…
2. fiscal year The fiscal year is the accounting period for the federal government which begins on October 1 and ends on September 30.
3. Floor Action "on the floor" is that which occurs as part of a formal session of the full Senate.
4. floor amendment An amendment offered by an individual Senator from the floor during consideration of a bill or other measure, in contrast to a committee amendment.
5. floor leaders The Majority Leader and Minority Leader are elected by their respective party conferences to serve as the chief Senate spokesmen for their parties and to…
6. floor manager Senators designated to lead and organize consideration of a bill or other measure on the floor.