Senate Subcommittees
Given the smaller size of the senate, there are fewer members competing for committee and subcommittee assignments. The Standing Rules of the Senate do not establish any limits on the number of subcommittees a standing or select committee may establish, and gives more latitude to the committees in determining their subcommittee organization and membership. The Senate prohibits committee's from creating any subunit other than a subcommittee, unless authorized by specific resolution approved by the full Senate.
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