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Any member of Congress can introduce a bill.
Individuals and groups outside of Congress also influence this process.
The Process: Bill Introduction Committee Process▪ Up to 90% of bills die here▪ >>>Subcommittee▪ Witnesses▪ Markup▪ >>>Full Committee
The Process: Bill Introduction Committee Process Floor Action▪ Filibuster▪ Cloture▪ “Nuclear Option”
The Process: Bill Introduction Committee Process Floor Action Conference Committee Presidential Decision
Bush – 12 (none in first term)Clinton - 37George H.W. Bush - 44Ronald Reagan – 78Obama - 2
Clinton also utilized the line item veto
Who has the power to filibuster?
What effect does the filibuster have on the political process?
Should the filibuster be retained, partially limited, or ended entirely -- and why?
What are earmarks?
How important were they financially, symbolically, and in terms of their significance to the political process?
Who was helped by the GOP vow against earmarking?
Was the GOP's decision good or bad for the country?