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It actually takes longer to pass legislation in the Senate then in House. There are more members in the Senate which means more heated debates could stall legislation.
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Can the senate and house of representatives do one thng the others cant?
Pass and write legislation
Why does the senate needs a tiebreaker?
The senate needs a tiebreaker because if they don't get an extra vote, the bill or legislation won't pass... that's pretty much it in a nutshell.
How does the vice president impact the activities of the senate?
The VP chairs the Senate and can vote if a tie-vote occurs. Therefore the party that the VP belongs to can pass legislation with only 50 votes.
What role does the senate have in revenue legislation?
The House of Representatives originates the revenue legislation. The Senate then has the opportunity to Approve or Amend.
Who has final approval rights congress or senate?
In order for Congress to pass legislation, both the Senate and the House of Representatives must give their approval. Neither is more authoritative than the other. It is also true, in a sense, that it is the President who gives final approval, by signing the legislation, or who withholds final approval by vetoing it (which Congress can override if they have enough votes).
What kind of legislation can the senate not introduce?
Revenue bills are the kind of legislation the Senate cannot introduce. The United States Senate has 100 members who serve 6-year terms.
What kinds of legislation can the senate introduce?
Revenue bills are the kind of legislation the Senate cannot introduce. The United States Senate has 100 members who serve 6-year terms.
Did the Wilmot Proviso pass?
It passed in the House but failed in the Senate.
What are the House of Representatives and the Senate responsible for?
Legislation.
Where is new legislation sent for approval?
senate
What is one important difference in the way that the House and Senate consider legislation?
The Senate considers legislation with the goal of sending it to the House for approval. The House considers legislation with the goal of sending it to the President for ratification.
What can the legislative branch do if president vetoes its legislation?
IF they get two-thirds of the WHOLE congress (house of reps and senate) votes to pass the bill, they can over-ride the president's veto
