| A | B |
|---|
| president pro tempore | temporary president of Senate |
| filibuster | extend debate to prevent vote |
| cloture | debate limits |
| standing committee | continues from one Congress to the next |
| subcommittee | works under a standing committee |
| select committee | study specific public concern |
| conference committee | resolve differences in bills |
| seniority system | longest uninterruped service |
| personal staff | work directly for legislator |
| committee staff | work for committee |
| administrative assistant | runs legislative office/schedule/political matters |
| legislative assistant | researches/studies/drafts bills |
| caseworker | works with constituents |
| joint committee | works with both House and Senate |
