Bill to law slideshow (1)

Bill to LawBy Emma Sax, Janice Hatfield, and Lacey Brooks

Subcommittee

Committee of the whole

the bill can be amended, but not killedthe bill is debated

1st, 2nd, and 3rd reading

In the Senate. If it’s an emergency bill, it can be voted on immediately. If not, it’s placed on the calendar.

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Possible filibusters to cause delays and compromise

Congressional whips mobilize votes for major issues

A pocket veto occurs when the president knows congress will adjourn, and the bill will immediately die

Even if the president sends the bill back, it can still become a law with ⅔ vote from congress