[20030422]98-243GOV_参议院委员会加价准备.pdf

Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code 98-243 GOVUpdated April 22, 2003Preparation for Senate Committee MarkupThomas P. CarrAnalyst in American National GovernmentGovernment and Finance DivisionMarkup is the legislative stage during which a committee chooses the language ofa measure it expects to report to the Senate. Markups are carefully planned in advanceto insure that the requirements of Senate rules have been met, political decisions havebeen made, and administrative issues have been addressed. For more information onlegislative process, see http:/www.crs.gov/products/guides/guidehome.shtml .Scheduling and NotificationA variety of Senate rules and procedures (as well as political factors) affect thescheduling of a committee markup. The chair of a committee usually exercises controlover the committees markup schedule as well as the agenda for markups. SpecificSenate rules governing meeting times are designed to minimize interruptions ofdeliberations and scheduling conflicts. A standing committee is authorized to meet tomark up when the Senate is in session as well as when it has recessed or adjourned (