How a bill is passed

By Sydneylittle31

  • Idea

    A idea for a bill is proposed

  • Bill is introduced

    Introduced by member of house or congress

  • Bill first reading

  • Referred

    Referred to house or committee

  • Committee reports bill to either house or senate

  • Bill second reading

  • Debate on bill and first vote

  • Bill third reading final debate and vote

  • If passed

    Bill sent to third chamber where prices repeats

  • If house and senate bills differ

    Goes to conference committee

  • If passed

    Bill may be signed into law or vetoed