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How long does a bill have to sit before it automatically becomes a law?
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∙ 12y ago
The length of time it takes for a bill to become varies greatly. If both parties are on board and the president agrees, it could take a matter of days. In some cases, it can actually be years if ever.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 13y agoIf a bill sits on the presidents desk for 10 days and the congress is in session the bill becomes a law but if the congress is not in session when those 10 days are up the bill does not become a law.
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∙ 13y agoFor as long as it takes to research, debate and amend it. Some bills NEVER even get out of committee, and never see the light of day again.
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∙ 14y agoIt is given a number and short title by a clerk of the House.
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∙ 15y ago23
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∙ 12y agoA bill never automatically becomes a law.
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∙ 11y agoThe moment it is signed.
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