standing committee
(standing committee)
in congress where are bills sent for consideration
that the committee is supported by the senate.
Hold Hearings On The Bill
to a conference committee
reporting the bill
Most bills goes to the Rules Committee. This committee sets conditions for debate and amendment when the whole House meets on the bill. In the Senate, the leader of the majority party set the schedule for debate by the whole Senate.
The house committee must pass it to the Senate committee
Introduction: The bill is introduced by a senator and assigned to a committee. Committee process: The committee reviews and amends the bill. If approved, it is sent to the Senate floor for debate and voting. Senate floor process: Senators debate the bill and propose amendments. A majority vote is required to pass the bill. Conference committee: If the Senate version of the bill differs from the one passed by the House of Representatives, a conference committee is formed to reconcile the differences. Final votes: The bill is presented to the full Senate again for a final vote. If it passes, it is sent to the President to be signed into law or vetoed.
A bill will go to a conference committee when both the Senate and the House disagree on the contents of the bill. A conference committee will then be created to resolve the issue.
A Conference Committee
Conference committee