floor debateglossary / floor debate The legislative process of debating a proposed bill before an entire chamber rather than before a committee. [Cases: States 32. C.J.S. States §§ 48–50.] 词条贡献者 资深译员玉晶,毕业于国内顶尖的高级翻译学院,擅长翻译各类与环境、安全与健康相关的法律文件。