US Legislature terms starting with L

5 terms

1. "lame duck" session When Congress (or either chamber) reconvenes in an even-numbered year following the November general elections to consider various items of business.
2. layover Informal term for a period of delay required by rule. For example, when a bill or other measure is reported from committee, it may be considered on the…
3. leave to sit Permission for a committee to meet during the proceedings of the parent chamber.
4. legislative day A "day" that starts when the Senate meets after an adjournment and ends when the Senate next adjourns.
5. legislative session That part of the Senate's daily session in which it considers legislative business (bills, resolutions, and actions related thereto).