[20030428]98-305GOV_参议院委员会报告：所需内容.pdf

Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code 98-305 GOVUpdated April 28, 2003Senate Committee Reports: Required Contents Thomas P. CarrAnalyst in American National GovernmentGovernment and Finance DivisionWhen a Senate committee reports a measure to the Senate, it usually prepares awritten report that describes the purposes and provisions of the measure. Senate rules andstatutes specify items that must be included in committee reports. Senate committees alsomay include additional items in their reports. For more information on legislativeprocess, see http:/www.crs.gov/products/guides/guidehome.shtml .Contents Required by Senate Rules and Statute Vote Results. The results of any roll call vote on ordering a measure reportedmust be included in Senate reports. The results of other roll call votes, on the measureor any amendment to it, and tabulations of votes cast by each member in favor andagainst a question must be included unless the votes were “previously announced” by thecommittee. (Rule XXVI, paragraphs 7(b) and (c).) Cost Estimates. In general, the Senate report on a measure (except continuingappropriations)