| A | B |
|---|
| joint resolutions | Passed by both houses of Congress and become law if the President signs it. |
| special-interest group | Organization made up of people who share common interests. |
| submitted | Offered for consideration |
| rider | Completely unrelated amendment attached to a bill |
| filibuster | A way to delay a vote on a bill in the Senate |
| cloture | No Senator can speak more than 1 hour, if 3/5 of the Senate vote for this. |
| voice vote | Say "aye" or "no" as a group |
| standing vote | Way to vote for or against a bill by standing |
| recorded vote | Electronic method of voting used only in the House |
| roll call vote | Senate way to say "aye" or "no" after your name is called. |
| pocket veto | The president lets a bill die by doing nothing if Congress adjourns within 10 days. |
