United States Senator John Cornyn, Texas
United States Senator John Cornyn, Texas
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Students & Teachers - How a Bill Becomes a Law
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How A Bill Becomes A Law:
Introduction
Contrasting Procedures of the Senate and the House
Forms of Legislative Business
Origins of Legislation
Beginning a Daily Session of the Senate

Motions, Quorums, and Votes

Senate Officials on the Floor
Senate Committee Consideration
Committee Rules
Committee Reports
Considering Measures on the Senate Floor
The Amendment Process
Final Passage
Engrossment and Transmittal to the House
House Committee Consideration
House Floor Action
Messages and Amendments Between the Houses

Conference Committees and Reports
Senate and House Action on Conference Reports
Signatures of Speaker and Vice President
Presidential Action -- Approval or Veto
The Congressional Budget Process
Executive Business and Executive Sessions

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