US Legislature terms starting with Q

3 terms

1. question Any matter on which the Senate is to vote, such as passage of a bill, adoption of an amendment, agreement to a motion, or an appeal.
2. quorum The number of Senators that must be present for the Senate to do business. The Constitution requires a majority of Senators (51) for a quorum.
3. quorum call A call of the roll to establish whether a quorum is present. If any Senator "suggests the absence of a quorum," the Presiding Officer must direct the roll…