Senate Conferees: Their Selection and Authority

Publication Date: March 2003

Publisher: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

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Research Area: Government

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Conference committees usually prepare the final versions of the most important bills that Congress approves. Who the conferees are and what decisions they can make, therefore, can have an important effect on the outcome of the legislative process. This report describes the selection and authority of Senate conferees. For more information on legislative process, see [http://www.crs.gov/products/guides/guidehome.shtml ].