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Senate Executive Business and the Executive Calendar (CRS Report for Congress)

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Release Date Revised May 19, 2008
Report Number 98-709
Authors Walter J. Oleszek, Government and Finance Division
Source Agency Congressional Research Service
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  • Premium   Feb. 20, 2001 (2 pages, $24.95) add
Summary:

In effect, the Senate acts in a unicameral capacity when it is engaged in "executive business"--so-called because the Senate and the chief executive are constitutionally involved in considering treaties and nominations. The Senate handles legislative and executive business differently. Some of the difference between the two types can be illustrated by defining "executive calendar," "executive journal," and "executive session," and then by discussing how treaties and nominations are handled by the Senate.