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A true bill is .... the written decision of a Grand Jury (signed by the Grand Jury foreperson) that it has heard sufficient evidence from the prosecution to believe that an accused person probably committed a crime and should be indicted. Thus, the indictment is sent to the court.
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Is it true no bill can pass the senate or house except by three fifths vote?
This is not strictly true. A simple majority of one more than half suffices to pass a bill. However, a 3/5 majority is required in the Senate to end debate and force a measure to a vote, so a 3/5 is needed to ram a controversial law through.
What can legislative do if the president veto's the bill?
A vote by a two-thirds majority can override the President's veto. That is, after the President vetoes a bill, a majority vote of 2/3 can force that bill into law.art 1 sec 7
What can the legislative branch do if the president vetoes bill?
A vote by a two-thirds majority can override the President's veto. That is, after the President vetoes a bill, a majority vote of 2/3 can force that bill into law.art 1 sec 7
What is the vote of a bill of general assembly?
simple majority in both chambers
If the governor veto a bill how can the general assembly override the bill?
Two thirds of each House has to vote to override the Governor's veto, the Bill becomes a law.
How was the Illinois seat belt bill passed?
By a majority vote of the Illinois Legislature.
How many votes to pass bill?
To pass a bill to the president, there must be a majority vote in both houses (over 50%). If the president vetoes the bill, it still may pass, except this time it needs a 2/3 majority vote from both houses.
Is it true no bills can pass the senate or house except by three-fifths vote?
This is not strictly true. A simple majority of one more than half suffices to pass a bill. However, a 3/5 majority is required in the Senate to end debate and force a measure to a vote, so a 3/5 is needed to ram a controversial law through.
What happens after both houses of congress approve a bill by a majority vote?
The Bill is then sent to the president for his signature or veto.
Where are the instructions for how electoral college should elect president?
The representatives within the electoral college are to cast a vote based on the majority vote of the area they represent.
What voting percentage is necessary to pass a bill through each house?
1/2 majority vote in each house to get the bill to the president. If the president vetoes the bill both houses are still able to pass it with a 2/3 majority vote.
What does the president have to do after he rejects a bill?
He doesn't do anything really. The bill goes back to congress and they vote on it again. If they receive a 2/3 majority vote, they can override the president's veto. He must then sign the bill into law.
