[20050104]98-429GOV_参议院的工作日历.pdf

Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code 98-429 GOVUpdated January 4, 2005The Senates Calendar of BusinessBetsy PalmerAnalyst in American National GovernmentGovernment and Finance DivisionStanley BachSenior Specialist in the Legislative ProcessGovernment and Finance DivisionThe Senates Calendar of Business lists bills, resolutions, and other items oflegislative business that are eligible for floor consideration. When a Senate committeereports a bill, it is said to be placed “on the calendar.” It is not in order for the majorityleader or any other Senator to move that the Senate proceed to the consideration of ameasure that is not on the calendar, though, the majority leader could ask unanimousconsent to do so. A Senate measure that is not on the calendar either has been referredto a committee and is awaiting committee action, or it is being “held at the desk” byunanimous consent. Being held at the desk means it is awaiting a decision to refer it tocommittee, to place it on the calendar, or to bring it directly to the floor for considerationby unanimous consent. For more information on legislative process, se