The joint select committee on deficit reduction was unique among joint committees because it select one:
a. included members of both the house and the senate.
b. had the power to write and report legislation.
c. was created as a permanent committee.
d. only included members of the house of representatives.
The answer is "A". The joint select committee on deficit reduction included 12 members. Six members were from the House of Representatives and six were from the Senate. Three of the members from the House of Representatives were Democrats and three were Republican. The parties were also divided evenly between the Senate members, three were Democrats and three were Republicans.
