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Created with Fabric.js 1.4.5 Sent to P.O.T.U.S4 options 1. Sign in: becomes a law2. Veto It Dies- can be overrideen with a 2/3 vote in both chambers.3. Pocket Veto: If after 10 days (Not including Sundays) congressadjourns, Bill dies 4. Hold it: Doesnt sign it within 10 days (not including Sundays) Bill is law without signature. 3 Main options fora bill1. Do pass recommendation: goes to floor2.Pigeonhole: Held in committee 3: Kill: Bill diesSimple majority vote to move forward - 50%+1 SEND TO STANDING COMMITTEE90% of work done here. Write, work, amend prepare. This is a permanent committee that meets regularly. 1st READINGHopper plantation of "reading" money bills go to the house Always open with prayer. Rule Committee" Traffic Cop"- controlled leadership and they decide when the bill can move to the next stop-Only in house due to more members. 3RD READING Debate begins with sponsorFillbuster- endless debate to delay (must stand and talk the entire time)Only the senate can stop with a 3/5 vote of closure. 2ND READINGback to the floor read for the entire chamber to hear how long is undetermined could continue for a while or be very quick CONFERENCE COMMITTEEonly goes if the bill has changed from the original version. SENT TO THE OTHER CHAMBERS- repeats step 1-7a form of checks and balances (having both chambers to vote on the bill) VOTE ON THE BILLtake a simple majority (50% +1)
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