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| The bill is given a number and is read and printed |
| Presiding Officer Sends the bill to the proper committe |
| Senate Committe holds hearings on the bill the committe may a. amend the bill b. table the bill c. approve the bill |
| Floor of the Senate The bill is read and debated a. amend the bill b. table the bill c. pass the bill send it to the Senate |
| A Senator introduces the bill |
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| A Representative introduces the bill |
| The clerk reads the bill's title, it is given a number and is printed |
| House Committe holds hearings on the bill the committe may a. amend the bill b. table the bill c. approve the bill |
| Floor of the House The bill is read and debated a. amend the bill b. table the bill c. pass the bill send it to the Senate |
| Speaker of the House sends the bill to the proper committe |
| PRESIDENT signs the bill into law or veto the bill |
| CONFERENCE COMMITTEE Come up with a compromise bill. Goes back to both houses |
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| If the president vetos the bill Congress can override the veto with a 2/3 vote |
| HOW A BILL BECOMES A LAW |
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