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judicial
Title: judicial
Category: Law & Government / Government & Politics
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How a Bill Becomes a Law
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An Introduction to the U.S. Government
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A. Legislation is Introduced - Any member can introduce a pieceof legislation
House - Legislation is handed to the clerk of the Houseor placed in the hopper.
Senate - Members must gain recognition of the presiding officer to announce the introduction of a bill during the morning hour.If any senator objects, the introduction of the bill is postponed …showed first 75 words of 1101 total…
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…showed last 75 words of 1101 total…Congress adjourns before the 10 days and the President has not signed the bill then it does not become law ("Pocket Veto.")
If the President vetoes the bill it is sent back to Congress with a note listing his/her reasons. The chamber which originated the legislation can attempt to override the veto by a vote of two-thirds of those present. If the veto of the bill is overridden in both chambers then it becomes law.
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