extended debate
Debate that continues beyond an otherwise applicable limit. See EXTEND DEBATE.
debate, n. Parliamentary law. Formal consideration of a motion’s merits in the form of speeches for, against, or otherwise addressing the motion. See CONSIDERATION(2). — debatable, adj. — debatability, n. controlled debate. Debate in which a designated manager, usu. a partisan leader, leads each side and allots time for speeches. — Also termed controlled time.
Speech or Debate Clause. The clause of the U.S. Constitution giving members of Congress immunity for statements made during debate in either the House or the Senate. • This immunity is extended to other areas where it is necessary to prevent impairment of deliberations and other legitimate legislative activities, such as subpoenaing bank records for
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