Congressional caucus (Morrawia)

A congressional caucus is a group of members of the Morrawian Federal Congress that meet to pursue common legislative objectives. Formally, caucuses are formed as congressional member organizations (CMOs) through the Morrawian House of Representatives and the Senate of the Republic and governed under the rules of these chambers. In addition to the term "caucus", they are sometimes called conferences (especially Republican one), coalitions, study groups, task forces, or working groups. Many other countries have similar arrangements as caucuses. The Federal Assembly of Riamo has many caucuses in its legislative assembly concerning various functions of governance and ideological separation.

Party caucuses and conferences in Federal Congress

The largest caucuses are the party caucuses comprising all members of one house from one party (either the Liberals or the Republicans) in addition to any independent members who may caucus with either party. These are the House Liberal Caucus, House Republican Conference, Senate Liberal Caucus and Senate Liberal Conference. The caucuses meet regularly in closed sessions for both the House of Representatives and the Senate of the Republic to set legislative agendas, select committee members and chairs and hold elections to choose various floor leaders. They also oversee the four Hill committees, political party committees that work to elect members of their own party to the Federal Congress. The smaller parties may choose to abstain or to caucus with bigger parties in separate conferences.

Ideological conferences

Liberal Party (420) + Socialist Party, National Democratic Party

  The Left Caucus: 46 seats

  CPC: 109 seats

  New Liberal Coalition: 233 seats

  RFC: 55 seats

Vacant (9)

  Vacant (9)

Republican Party (282) + Conservative Party, Federalist Party, National Front Party

  BLC: 47 seats

  Republican Congressional Conference: 184 seats

  The Federal Caucus: 22 seats

  FFC: 36 seats

Ideological congressional caucuses can represent a political party within a political party. In Morrawia two-party dominant political system, these congressional caucuses help congregate and advance the ideals of a more focused ideology within the two major relatively big tent political parties. Some caucuses are organized political factions with a common ideological orientation. Most ideological caucuses are confined to the House of Representatives. The rosters of large caucuses are usually listed publicly. Members of the Federal Congress are not restricted to a single ideological caucus, creating overlaps between the organisations.

Racial and ethnic caucuses

Among the most visible caucuses are those composed of members sharing the same race or ethnic group. The most high profile of these represent people of color. The Congressional Black Caucus, Congressional Hispanic Caucus, and the Congressional Oriental Caucus also form the Congressional Tri Caucus when they sit together.

There are also several ethnic caucuses like:

• The Congressional German Caucus
• Two slavic caucuses:
  • The Congressional Southern Caucus
  • The Congressional Polish Caucus

Anaverese Caucus

The Anaverese Caucus was formed on May 11, following the declaration of war against Anavero, with a mission to assist in the war effort and later in the rebuilding and stabilization of the war-torn region. Comprised mainly of Liberals and Republicans, the caucus also includes members from the National Democrats and two Socialists.

The Anaverese Caucus has swiftly become a significant force in the Morrawian House of Representatives, advocating for comprehensive support packages, reconstruction aid, and diplomatic efforts to ensure lasting peace in Anavero. Since its formation, the caucus has actively pushed for legislative measures aimed at facilitating economic recovery, infrastructure development, and humanitarian assistance for the people of the country.

The caucus's dedication to their cause was evident on June 15, 2024, when members organized a march to the Senate in support of R-1025, a bill designed to expedite funding for reconstruction projects in Anavero.

LGBT+ caucus

The formation of the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus was announced on June 4, 2001, by openly gay members of congress Radoslaw Jakeṡ and Barbora Frankowá. The mission of the caucus is to work for LGBT rights, the repeal of laws discriminatory against LGBT persons, the elimination of hate-motivated violence, and improved health and well-being for all persons, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. The caucus serves as a resource for Members of the Federal Congress, their staffs, and the public on LGBT issues.

The LGBT Equality Caucus admits any member who is willing to advance LGBT rights, regardless of their sexual identity or orientation. It has historically been co-chaired by every openly-LGBT member of the House. The caucus had 194 members, all of them Liberals, National Democrats and Socialists, in the 48th Federal Congress of Morrawia.

Interest group caucuses

The most common caucuses consist of members united as an interest group. These are often bipartisan (comprising both Liberals and Republicans) and bicameral (comprising both Representatives and Senators). In some cases, these caucuses can be tripartisan or even mutlipartisan. Examples like the Congressional Railway Caucus works to promote railway transit across Morrawia and the Senate Sunadic Treaty Organization Caucus promotes strong relationships other STO nations.

Rules

The House Committee on Oversight, Accountability & Administration (HCOAA) prescribes certain rules for Congressional Member Organizations (CMOs). Each Federal Congress, CMOs must electronically register with the Committee on Oversight, Accountability & Administration, providing the name of the caucus, a statement of purpose, the CMO officers and the employee designated to work on issues related to the CMO. The HCOAA rules include the following:

• Members of both the House and Senate may participate in CMO, but at least one of the officers of the CMO must be a Member of the House. The participation of Senators in a CMO does not impact the scope of authorized CMO activities in any regard.
• CMOs have no separate corporate or legal identity. A CMO is not an employing authority. The Members' Representational Allowance may not directly support a CMO as an independent entity. A CMO mayo nt be assigned separate office space.
• Neither CMOs nor individual members may accept goods, funds, or services from private organizations or individuals to support the CMO. Members may use personal funds to support the CMO.
• A member of a CMO may utilize employees (including shared employees) and official resources under the control of the member to assist the CMO in carrying out its legislative objectives, but no employees may be appointed in the name of a CMO.
• CMOs may not use the frank (congressional free mailing) privilege, nor may a member lend their frank to a CMO.
• A member may use official resources for communications related to the purpose of a CMO. Any such communications must comply with the franking regulations.
• Members may devote a section of their official website to CMO issues, but CMOs may not have independent web pages.
• A member may use inside mail to communicate information related to a CMO.
• Members may prepare material related to CMO issues for dissemination.
• Official funds may not be used to print or pay for stationery for the CMO.
• Members may refer to their membership in a CMO on their official stationery.