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On unimportant matters, they vote all ata once by saying "aye" or "no". I think anyone can demand a roll-call vote if they wish. On questions that really matter, they vote by roll-call. The secretary calls the roll and each Congressman in turn states his vote.
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What are the groups in the congress that study and debate bills before they go to a floor vote?
The groups in Congress that study and debate bills before they to to a floor vote are called committees.
When do people vote on SOPA?
SOPA is a bill in the federal congress. The people do not vote on congressional bills.
Can the Representatives from the US Terrorities to the US Congress vote on Congressional bills?
That is the purpose of for which they are elected.
Who can approve a bill and can override the president's veto with a two third majority vote?
The Legislative branch--a.k.a. Congress--can approve bills and treaties and can override a president's veto with a two-thirds majority vote.
Does the president have to approve all bills from congress?
No. If the bill is vetoed by the President the bill goes back the congress where in order for it to get passed two thirds of congress has to vote for it.
Is congress required to read the bills before they vote?
No they are not. There's is talk of proposing a bill that says they have to read the bill before they vote. Bills are supposed to posted on line for 48 before they vote. See relevant link below.
Who has the right to vote on the reform bills in the US government?
All federal bills are voted on by the members of the two houses of Congress and all members have the same right to vote on all bills. Bills for raising revenue must originate in the House but there are ways around this requirement.
What committee schedules bills for the senate to vote on?
The Committee on Senate Organization is the committee that schedules bills for the Senate to vote on. Committees help run government operations smoothly and review information and report back to Congress.
Which part of the legeslative branch votes on bills?
Both houses of Congress vote on bills. The Senate and House must pass a bill in order for it to become a law.
Can the president write a bill?
He can but he needs Congress to make that, since Congress makes laws they will have to vote yes and the president of course has the final say around, or they can outvote the presidents decline.
At what level can a bill no longer be amended?
Congressional bills may be amended until a final vote by the Congress that sends it to the President for his signature. If the President vetoes the legislation, Congress may amend it further, or vote to override the veto.
Who casts the official vote in lawmaking?
In a legislative body, such as a parliament or congress, the official vote is cast by the members of that body. Each member typically has the opportunity to vote on proposed legislation.
