Congress Crossword

A temporary legislative committee established for a limited time period and for a special purpose.
A committee composed of members of both the House of Representatives and the Senate; such committees oversee the Library of Congress and conduct investigations.
The minimum number of members who must be present to permit a legislative body to take official action
the ability of members to mail letters to their constituents free of charge by substituting their signature for postage
An agreement by two or more lawmakers to support each other's bills
A permanent committee in the House or Senate that considers bills within a certain subject area.
a rule for limiting or ending debate in a deliberative body
The official chair of the Senate; usually the most senior member of the majority party.
the legislative leader elected by party members holding a minority of seats in the House or the Senate
the official who holds an office
An elected office that is predictably won by one party or the other, so the success of that party's candidate is almost taken for granted.