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How a bill becomes a law

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  • A bill can be introduced in either chamber of Congress by a senator or representative who sponsors it.
  • The committee debates on and marks up the proposed bill, and they vote to reject or accept the bill after it has been debated
  • Members in attendance will vote to pass or not to pass the bill.
  • During floor action, Members debate the bill.
  • If the bill doesn't pass in the house of representatives, then it dies. If it passes, then it goes on to the Senate.
  • Majority vote is required for a bill to pass in the House of Representatives.
  • Differences must be agreed upon before the bill is sent to the president.
  • If the senate passes a majority vote, then the bill goes to the president to become a law.
  • The president receives the proposed bill and either vetos or passes the law. If the president vetoes a law and both chambers of Congress override the President's veto, then the bill becomes a law.
  • A two-thirds vote is needed in both the house of representatives and the senate to override the president's veto.
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