1. Idea from constituent or lawmaker.
2. Bill is written and placed in the hopper.
3. Bill is introduced in either House.
4. Bill is studied by House committee.
5. Bill is debated and voted on House floor.
6. Approved bill is sent to Senate or other House.
7. Senate committee may “mark-up” the bill.
8. Bill is “reported favorably” to the floor of the Senate.
9. Bill is debated. Filibuster and cloture may occur in the Senate.
10. Senate approves the bill.
11. Different versions made one by conference committee.
12. Unified bill debated and voted on by both houses. Bill passes.
13. Bill is signed or vetoed by president.
14. If vetoed, 2/3 both houses of Congress needed to override veto. Approved bill becomes... The Law.
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