Number: RS22299
Title: Routes to the Senate Floor: Rule XIV and Unanimous Consent
Authors: Michael L. Koempel, Government and Finance Division 
Abstract: Most bills and joint resolutions introduced in the Senate, and many Housenumbered bills and joint resolutions received by the Senate after House passage, are referred to committee. Some provisions of Senate Rule XIV and some unanimous consent requests, however, allow the Senate to completely or partially bypass a measure's potential consideration by a Senate committee. This report examines the framework and use of these alternatives. (Concurrent and simple resolutions are not covered by this report.)
Pages: 6
Date: February 20, 2007