https://padlet.com/troutl6667/3n5ve6f7a9yt The process of how a bill becomes a law en-us 2018-08-30 13:18:28 UTC 2026-02-02 21:54:38 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Balance.png troutl6667 https://padlet.com/troutl6667/3n5ve6f7a9yt/wish/276567222 A proposal for a law from the legislative branch that has not yet passed the legislative branch and/or executive branch.]]> 2018-08-30 13:26:46 UTC https://padlet.com/troutl6667/3n5ve6f7a9yt/wish/276567222 troutl6667 https://padlet.com/troutl6667/3n5ve6f7a9yt/wish/276567991 The legislative branch, either the Senate or House, proposes a bill]]> 2018-08-30 13:28:26 UTC https://padlet.com/troutl6667/3n5ve6f7a9yt/wish/276567991 troutl6667 https://padlet.com/troutl6667/3n5ve6f7a9yt/wish/276568613 1) A member of the House or Senate introduce a bill
2) A bill will then be reviewed by a committee for its merits and chances for passage. 
3) The bill will then be introduced to the House or Senate where it will be voted upon. Also, the bill will be marked-up by revisions and changes.
4) If passed, the bill will be referred to the other chamber of legislature. If the other house passes a different bill, a conference committee between the two chambers will work out the differences and vote on the newest bill.
5) If both houses pass it, it is sent to the President to be approved or veto. A veto can overridden by a 2/3rds vote from Congress.]]> 2018-08-30 13:29:48 UTC https://padlet.com/troutl6667/3n5ve6f7a9yt/wish/276568613 troutl6667 https://padlet.com/troutl6667/3n5ve6f7a9yt/wish/276786899 2018-08-31 01:37:49 UTC https://padlet.com/troutl6667/3n5ve6f7a9yt/wish/276786899 troutl6667 https://padlet.com/troutl6667/3n5ve6f7a9yt/wish/276788888 2018-08-31 01:54:51 UTC https://padlet.com/troutl6667/3n5ve6f7a9yt/wish/276788888 troutl6667 https://padlet.com/troutl6667/3n5ve6f7a9yt/wish/276872393 Most bills fail in subcommittees]]> 2018-08-31 12:57:31 UTC https://padlet.com/troutl6667/3n5ve6f7a9yt/wish/276872393 troutl6667 https://padlet.com/troutl6667/3n5ve6f7a9yt/wish/276873187 After a subcommittee releases the bill, the bill will be read a full 3 times before the House/Senate will vote on the bill. During the reading of the bill, amendments can be suggested to the bill.]]> 2018-08-31 13:00:56 UTC https://padlet.com/troutl6667/3n5ve6f7a9yt/wish/276873187 troutl6667 https://padlet.com/troutl6667/3n5ve6f7a9yt/wish/276873966 A majority of whichever chamber must vote “yea” in favor of the bill for it to pass]]> 2018-08-31 13:03:52 UTC https://padlet.com/troutl6667/3n5ve6f7a9yt/wish/276873966 troutl6667 https://padlet.com/troutl6667/3n5ve6f7a9yt/wish/276877449 2018-08-31 13:13:36 UTC https://padlet.com/troutl6667/3n5ve6f7a9yt/wish/276877449 troutl6667 https://padlet.com/troutl6667/3n5ve6f7a9yt/wish/276878447 2018-08-31 13:16:42 UTC https://padlet.com/troutl6667/3n5ve6f7a9yt/wish/276878447 troutl6667 https://padlet.com/troutl6667/3n5ve6f7a9yt/wish/276879069 2018-08-31 13:18:29 UTC https://padlet.com/troutl6667/3n5ve6f7a9yt/wish/276879069