1. a bill is introduced. 2. it is assigned to a committee for consideration

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HOW A BILL BECOMES A LAW

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Page 1: 1. A bill is introduced.  2. It is assigned to a committee for consideration

HOW A BILL BECOMES A LAW

Page 2: 1. A bill is introduced.  2. It is assigned to a committee for consideration

1. A bill is introduced.

Page 3: 1. A bill is introduced.  2. It is assigned to a committee for consideration

2. It is assigned to a committee for consideration.

Page 4: 1. A bill is introduced.  2. It is assigned to a committee for consideration

3A. Table it.3B. Release it for House’s consideration.

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4. A bill is passed by either House.

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5. It is sent to the other House for consideration.

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6. Differences are taken to a joint conference committee.

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7. Bill is signed by the Speaker of the House and the Vice President.

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8. Bill is sent to the President for signature.

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9A. President signs bill and it becomes law.

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9B. President vetoes bill.B1. Congress may make changes for the President approval of the bill.

B2. Two- Thirds vote of both houses may override.

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9C. Bill becomes law after ten working days if the President does not act on it.

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9D. Bill does not become law if Congress adjourns before ten working days are up.