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What happens if a committee votes not to report a bill?
What happens if a committee votes not to report a bill?
- The bill is automatically passed
- The bill is referred to the full committee for a vote
- The bill is sent to the subcommittee for review
- The bill dies (correct)
When does the publication of a written report occur in the legislative process?
When does the publication of a written report occur in the legislative process?
- Before the scheduling of floor action
- After the bill is referred to the standing committee
- After the subcommittee review
- After the committee votes to report the bill (correct)
What determines if, when, and in what order bills come up for floor action?
What determines if, when, and in what order bills come up for floor action?
- Speaker of the house only
- Majority leader only
- Speaker and majority determine (correct)
- President's approval
What is the purpose of the conference committee in the legislative process?
What is the purpose of the conference committee in the legislative process?
What is required to override a veto by the President?
What is required to override a veto by the President?
At what stage does a bill go back to the first chamber for concurrence after minor changes by the second chamber?
At what stage does a bill go back to the first chamber for concurrence after minor changes by the second chamber?
What happens after debate and approval of any amendments during floor action?
What happens after debate and approval of any amendments during floor action?
When does the subcommittee review put views, experts' testimonies, or submitted written statements on record?
When does the subcommittee review put views, experts' testimonies, or submitted written statements on record?