Legislative Glossary

Term Definition Acronym
Term:
Waive the Rules
Definition:

The process, requiring a two-thirds vote of the members present and voting, of setting aside certain rules in order to take certain action.
Term:
Withdraw
Definition:
To remove a bill, amendment, or other measure from a committee or from further consideration in the Chamber.
Term:
Without Objection
Definition:
A phrase used by the presiding officer to indicate that he or she is disposing of a matter without taking a roll call vote of the members, assuming that the action taken is approved unanimously.