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Congress - Coggle Diagram
Congress
House of Representatives
Bill is introduced in the House of Representatives
Speaker distributes to various committees for study (standing committee)
Markup begins; subcommittee selects and schedules witnesses
Information is gathered through legislative hearing in front of subcommittee and listening to testimonies
Changes are suggested
Bill is amended if approved by majority present
When subcommittee is satisfied with amendments they vote on motion to send it back to full committee
Standing committee can accept the bill or amend it further
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Senate
Bill is introduced in the Senate
Presiding Officer distributes to committees (standing committee)
Markup begins; subcommittee selects and schedules witnesses
Information is gathered through legislative hearing in front of subcommittee and listening to testimonies
Changes are suggested
Bill is amended if approved by majority present
When subcommittee is satisfied with amendments they vote on motion to send it back to full committee
Bill then goes to a Senate debate with unlimited debate time, bills can be delayed or filibustered
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