Morning business

United States Senate
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Advice and consent Blue slip Closed session (list) Cloture Committees (list) Executive session Morning business Filibuster Journal Nuclear option Recess appointment Quorum Quorum call Salaries Saxbe fix Seal Holds Senatorial courtesy Standing Rules Traditions Unanimous consent Vice presidential tie-breaking votes
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In the United States Senate, morning business refers to a designated period during a legislative day when routine proceedings are conducted. Despite its name, morning business can occur at any time during the day, typically by unanimous consent.