Congressional Committee Procedures
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>To reach an agreement on recommendations for changes to the bill</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required to override a veto by the President?

    <p>2/3 majority vote</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what stage does a bill go back to the first chamber for concurrence after minor changes by the second chamber?

    <p>Referral to other chamber</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens after debate and approval of any amendments during floor action?

    <p>The bill is voted on and can be passed or defeated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does the subcommittee review put views, experts' testimonies, or submitted written statements on record?

    <p>After receiving subcommittee's report on bill</p> Signup and view all the answers

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