For Unanimous Consent we have terms and definitions in 3 topics. The topics are Advocacy, Congressional and Parliamentary Procedure.

Unanimous Consent (Advocacy)

Proceedings of the House or Senate and action on legislation often take place upon the unanimous consent of the chamber, whether or not a rule of the chamber is being violated. Unanimous consent is used to expedite floor action and frequently is used for routing procedural requests.

Unanimous Consent (Congressional)

Proceedings of the House or Senate and action on legislation often take place upon the unanimous consent of the chamber, whether or not a rule of the chamber is being violated. Unanimous consent is used to expedite floor action and frequently is used for routing procedural requests.

Unanimous Consent (Parliamentary Procedure)

(consentement unanime) - The consent of all Members present in the House that is required when the House wishes to set aside its rules or usual practices without notice. Actions taken by unanimous consent do not constitute precedents. - Synonym: leave of the House

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