In order for it to work, however, the Senate must also formally appoint conferees and direct them to work out a compromise with the House.

Then put the heat on Dole to appoint non-Nevada conferees who will agree with the House on ways to seriously investigate gambling's economic impact and personal ruinations.

Today, the House is appointing conferees to sit down with the Senate to work out a bipartisan, bicameral solution that speaks to America's long-term needs.

The second house then insists on its amendment, agrees to a conference, and appoints conferees.

The authority to appoint conferees lies in the entire House, and the entire Senate can appoint conferees by adopting a debatable motion to do so.

But it actually involves three steps: the Senate insists on its amendments to a House bill, requests a conference with the House and authorizes its presiding officer to appoint conferees.

But neither house has appointed conferees to reconcile the differences.

Traditionally, House leaders appoint conferees from among a bill's supporters, but this time Mr. Hastert has appointed House members who voted overwhelmingly against the Norwood-Dingell bill.

Authorize the presiding officer to appoint conferees (members of the special committee).

Mr. Clinton called on Republican leaders to appoint conferees who would adopt the gun controls passed by the Senate.