Introduction 1
　Scope of the Report 1
Senate Rules and Practices Relating to Standing Committee Assignments 2
　Size and Ratios of Committees 3
　Limitations 3
　Democratic Conference Rules 4
　　Limitations 5
　Republican Conference Rules 5
　　Limitations 6
Senate Committee Chair Appointments 7
　Democratic Conference Rules 7
　　Limitations 8
　Republican Conference Rules 8
　　Limitations 8
Senate Subcommittee Assignments 9
　Limitations 11
Senate Subcommittee Chair Appointments 11
　Democratic Conference Rules 11
　　Limitations 12
　Republican Conference Rules 12
　　Limitations 12