PSCI264 Lecture Notes - Howa
6 Apr 2014
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Members of congress, the executive branch, and even outside groups can draft (write or draw up) bills. Each is given a number and assigned to a committee. There are 22 committees in the house of. Bill is introduced and assigned to a committee which refers to a subcommittee. Members study the bill, hold hearings, and debate provisions. If it approves the bill in some form, the bill goes to the rules. If it approves the bill in some form, the bill goes to the rules committee. It issues a rule to govern debate on the floor. If it is different from the senate version, it must go to a. Votes on bill, if it passes it goes to the president. Congress can override it by 2/ 3 majority vote in the house and senate. President can sign the bill, veto it or do nothing. If it is different from the house version, it must go to a conference committee.
