Number: 98-865
Title: Flow of Business: Typical Day on the Senate Floor
Authors: Christopher M. Davis, Government and Finance Division 
Abstract: Several authorities govern the daily chamber work of the Senate: the standing rules, the "standing orders," unanimous consent agreements, precedent, and tradition. Because these authorities have different influence at certain times, no Senate session day is truly typical. This report discusses procedures and business that usually occur every session day. It also describes certain business items that may occur less often.
Pages: 3
Date: March 8, 2007