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.How a Bill Becomes LawHOUSESENATE1. Senator announces bill1. Representative hands bill toclerk or drops it in hopper.on the floor.2. Bill given HR number.2. Bill given S number.Committee Action1. Referred to Housestanding committee.2. Referred to Housesubcommittee.3. Reported bystanding committee.4. Rules Committeesets rules for debateand amendments.1. Referred to SenateBill is placed oncommittee calendar.standing committee.Bill sent tosubcommittee forhearings andrevisions.2. Referred to Senatesubcommittee.Standing committeemay recommendpassage or killthe bill.3. Reported bystanding committee.Floor Action1. House debates,1. Senate debates,votes on passage.votes on passage.2. Bill passes; goes to2. Bill passes; goes toSenate for approval.ORA different version passes;goes to conference committee.House for approval.ORA different version passes;goes to conference committee.Conference ActionConference committee works out differences and sends identicalcompromise bill to both chambers for final approval.House votes on compromise bill.Senate votes on compromise bill.PassApproved Bill Sent to PresidentPresident signs bill or allowsbill to become law without signing.*PassLAWORPresident vetoes bill.VetoCongress can override aveto by a 2/3 majority inboth chambers. If eitherfails to override, the bill dies.Pass*President can keep bill for 10 days and bill becomes law.If Congress adjourns before the 10 days (Sundaysexcluded), then the bill does not become law.
Such Webs We Weave........??....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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