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Legislative Process

Amendment

Definition

A proposed change to a bill or resolution. Amendments can be offered during committee markup or floor debate.

Related Terms

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Common Questions

What is a amendment?
A proposed change to a bill or resolution. Amendments can be offered during committee markup or floor debate.
What terms are related to amendment?
Related terms include: Substitute Amendment, Markup. Understanding these related concepts helps provide context for amendment.