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germane amendment

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relevant to the topic

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1 hour

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how long can a Senator speak after a filibuster?

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Senate Whips (Assistant Floor Leaders)

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keep up with voting and discipline

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6 years and 1/3 is up for re-election every 2 years

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how long is a term on the US Senate

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Armed services committee

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oversees the military

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agriculture, nutrition, and forestry committee

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addresses farming, food, and nature

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Orrin G. Hatch

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President Pro Tempore

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Finance committee

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oversees spending and budgeting

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Judiciary committee

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confirms judges and oversees courts

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30

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How old do you have to be to be in the Senate?

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9 years

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What is the citizenship requirement for being a Senator?

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president of the Senate

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the vice president, can only vote when there is a tie and cannot debate

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Foreign relations committee

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guides US foreign policy

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Senate Majority Leader

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first recognized in debate, sets the legislative calendar

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filibuster

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talk a bill to death

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President Pro Tempore

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fills in when the President of the Senate is absent (usually the most senior member of the majority party)

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Mike Pence

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President of the Senate

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unanimous consent

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How do you slow down a bill

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100

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How many U.S. Senators are there?

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state

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You must be a resident of the ______

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Rule 22/Cloture rule

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3/5 or 60 votes can end a hold and majority vote to end a filibuster on nominees court

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as long as they want

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How long is the speaking time for Senators?

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