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How a Bill Becomes Law - Coggle Diagram
How a Bill Becomes Law
Senate
Bill is introduced in the Senate/ Assistance from parliamentarians
Referred to an appropriate Senate standing committee
Revised in a subcommittee. If approved by a standing committee, sent to the full Senate.
Debated by the full Senate. If approved, sent to the House (Unlimited time)
Conference committee irons out differences between the two versions of the bill.
Compromise version of the bill is voted on by the full Senate
Passed version of the bill is sent to the president
President
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Compromise version of the bill is voted on by the full House
Voice, Standing, Roll-call vote
When done, can attach amendments that are unrelated
Can lead to filibusters
House
Bill is introduced in House of Representatives
Referred to an appropriate House standing committee
Revised in subcommittee. If approved, sent to the Rules Committee
Rules Committee decides when the bill will be debated in full House
Debated by Full House. If approved sent to the senate (More control over agenda and debate)
When done, can attach amendments related to bill
Committee chair decides what to do with it, ignore or hold
Member of congress introduces