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Resolution

A legislative measure typically used to express the sense of the House or Senate, or to deal with matters of parliamentary procedure. Unlike a bill, it generally does not become law.

Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union

A procedural device used by the House of Representatives to consider bills, allowing for more informal debate and easier amendment procedures with a lower quorum requirement (100 members instead of 218).

Points of order

Objections raised by a member that the rules of the House are being violated. If upheld, they can stop legislative action.

Waived

To set aside or disregard a rule or requirement, often through a special resolution passed by the House of Representatives.

Appropriations

Laws passed by Congress that authorize the government to spend money for specific programs or activities.

Five-minute rule

A procedure used during consideration of a bill in the Committee of the Whole, allowing members to speak for up to five minutes on an amendment.

Previous question

A motion in the House that, if passed, immediately ends debate on the current measure and forces a vote on the main question (e.g., passage of a bill or adoption of an amendment).