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When bills are introduced, they are sent to a committee for study. Most of them are killed here and never get to the floor for a vote. Congress deals with many areas and splitting bills by subjects is necessary for practical reasons. No one congressman can be expected to be an expert in every area.

Another, perhaps less desirable but important feature of committees is that they provide a way for senior Congressmen, particularly majority party members to wield power and control legislation. Committee chair positions and membership of important committees is made on a seniority basis.

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