How A Bill Becomes A Law Flashcards

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Referral to Committee

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Committee holds hearings and may change the bill
If approved, bill goes to the rules committee
90% of all bills are killed in the committee

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Introduction of a bill

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Any bill may be introduced by any congress man

  • Senate bill is announced orally
  • HofR bill is placed in a basket called the hopper
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Rules Committee

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Places bill on its calendar for discussion by the entire house

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Action in the Originating House

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The bill is debated and may pass as it is or may change

It then goes to the other house

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Action in the Second House

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The bill is introduced 
Goes to committee 
Placed on calendar 
Debates
If other  house passes a different version it goes to a reference committee
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Conference Committee

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If the conference committee members compromise, the bill is sent back to both houses

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Back to Both Houses

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If both houses pass the compromise bill, it goes to the president for his signature

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Presidential Action

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If the president signs it, it becomes a law

If he vetoes it, Congress may pass a bill by 2/3 of the senate

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Extra

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If the president holds a bill for 10 days but doesn’t sign it., it becomes a law without his signature
If congress is not in session, the bill is killed

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