The Senate approves all treaties and appointments within the house. They also chose the Vice President if there is a tie in the Electoral College. The Senate also serves as the jury in a trial of impeachment.
What does the House of Representatives do?
The H.O.R covers all bills involving appropriations (or money). They also select the president if there is a tie in the Electoral College. The H.O.R also writes the article of impeachment against the official and provide the info on the case.
What can both houses do?
Both houses keep records on their house. They also start their sessions on January 3rd. In both houses in order to vote on a bill 51% of the members have to be present. The houses can also override a veto if 2/3 of the Congress agree on the law.
Who is the head of each house? I thought that the head of the H.O.R was the Vice President.
Actually the head of H.O.R is the Speaker of the House. The S.O.H is elected by the majority party. In the Senate the head is the VP but when he/she doesn't show the head is the President Pro Tempore. The P.P.T is elected based off of the majority party and how long that member has served in the Senate.
Wow! I get it now. The Congress consists of 2 houses the H.O.R and the Senate. Both houses have their own powers and responsibilities. Some responsibilities are shared between both houses. Without Congress bills cannot turn into law.