Negotiate

Definition

When members of Congress negotiate, it means they engage in discussions and compromises with each other in order to reach agreements on potential changes or modifications to proposed legislation. These negotiations help shape the final version of a bill.

Related terms

Compromise: The act of finding middle ground or reaching an agreement through give-and-take.

Conference Committee: A temporary committee formed by members from both houses of Congress to resolve differences between two versions of a bill.

Amendment: A proposed change or addition to a bill that can be debated and voted on by members of Congress.