Updated on March 28, 2014 by South Carolina Policy Council
“Veterans” of the South Carolina Senate know the Senate rules and Jefferson’s Manual like the back of their hands. To the untrained eyes and ears, the legislative “code” used in the Senate can seem perfectly harmless, while in reality, it’s being used to cut someone’s speaking time short, filibuster an amendment, push a bill through …
Tag: Procedure
Senate Leadership Gets Taste of Own ‘Rules’ Medicine
Updated on March 28, 2014 by South Carolina Policy Council
“Veterans” of the South Carolina Senate know the Senate rules and Jefferson’s Manual like the back of their hands. To the untrained eyes and ears, the legislative “code” used in the Senate can seem perfectly harmless, while in reality, it’s being used to cut someone’s speaking time short, filibuster an amendment, push a bill through …
Category: Commentary Tags: Procedure, Senate Rules