The President has the opportunity to establish an agenda for Congress by advocating for specific policies. Presidents also have the ability to use their position to take their case directly to the American people, which can impact public opinion, and consequently, impact Congress.
No, he can not introduce legislation. He can only vote if there is a tie vote in the Senate. He has no role in the House.
Yes, it is true that a sponsor is a member of Congress who is willing to introduce and back the legislation.
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In the United States citizens can petition Congress for legislation through representatives. Furthermore, in theory they (or anyone) can directly introduce propose a draft legislation also.
Petition your legislators.
Revenue bills are the kind of legislation the Senate cannot introduce. The United States Senate has 100 members who serve 6-year terms.
Revenue bills are the kind of legislation the Senate cannot introduce. The United States Senate has 100 members who serve 6-year terms.
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Bills must be introduced by members of Congress (and, in the case of bills requiring expenditures, by members of the House of Representatives). The President must persuade a member of Congress to introduce any legislation that the President wants.
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