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United States Congressional Joint Committee On Enrolled Bills
The Joint Committee on Enrolled Bills was a Joint committee (legislative), joint committee of the United States Congress operating from 1789 to 1876. It was one of the first standing committee (United States Congress), standing committees established by Congress, having been created July 27, 1789 during the 1st United States Congress, 1st Congress. History The Enrolled Bill, enrollment process dates to the first years of Congress, with procedures to ensure its integrity initially laid out in ''Jefferson's Manual'': "When a bill has passed both Houses of Congress, the House last acting on it notifies its passage to the other, and delivers the bill to the Joint Committee on Enrollment." From 1789 to 1876, the House and Senate had joint rules with similar requirements in relation to enrollment. In particular, these rules directed the Clerk of the House of Representatives and the Secretary of the Senate to enroll bills and mandated a review (and any corrections, if necessary) by a joint ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joint Committee (legislative)
A joint committee is a committee made up of members of the two chambers of a bicameral legislature. In other contexts, it refers to a committee with members from more than one organization. Germany A joint committee ('' Gemeinsamer Ausschuss'') comprises both members of Bundestag (two thirds) and representatives of the ''Länder'' (one third). It exists to ensure a working legislature during a state of defense. A mediation committee (''Vermittlungsausschuss''), consisting in equal numbers of members of Bundestag and representatives of the states, facilitates compromises between Bundestag and Bundesrat in legislation - especially if the consent of Bundesrat is constitutionally required. India In India, a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) is one type of ad hoc Parliamentary committee constituted by the Indian parliament. A Joint Parliamentary Committee is formed when a motion is adopted by one house and it is supported or agreed by the other house. Philippines A bicameral co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |