In area forecasts or inflight advisories, ceilings are denoted by the contraction CIG when used with sky cover symbols as in LWRG TO CIG OVC005, or the contraction AGL after, the forecast cloud height value. When the cloud base is given in height above MSL, it is so indicated by the contraction MSL or ASL following the height value. The heights of clouds tops, freezing level, icing, and turbulence are always given in heights above ASL or MSL
House and Senate bills may have joint sponsorship and carry several members' names. Major legislation is often introduced in both houses in the form of companion (identical) bills, the purpose of which is to speed up the legislative process by encouraging both chambers to consider the measure simultaneously.
Amendment to the United States Constitution is one that determines the manner. or system in which United States Senators are to be appointed. It also provided. for a term length for Senators, as well as procedures to be considered in the. event that a State has a vacancy in the Senate. The 17th Amendment was proposed. in May 13th, 1912, with Connecticut being the last State needed to complete the. ratification process for Constitutional Amendments on April 8th, 1913. From. that date forward, all United States Senators would be appointed through a. direct election by popular vote.