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When debate concludes, the motion in question is put to a vote. The Senate often votes by voice vote. The presiding officer puts the question, and Members respond either "Yea" (in favor of the motion) or "Nay" (against the motion). So, in summary, the literal term would be just that: 'voting.'
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Steps how a bill becomes a law?
it gets introduced then sent to committees (house of reps) then house votes on it then introduced to senate sent to senate committees senate votes on it voting is called floor action because the bill is on the "floor" for voting then to president where he approves or vetoes
Who votes on a bill?
The members of the House and the Senate.
How a bill becomes a law step 4?
it gets introduced then sent to committees (house of reps) then house votes on it then introduced to senate sent to senate committees senate votes on it voting is called floor action because the bill is on the "floor" for voting then to president where he approves or vetoes
What are most votes in the house of senate taken by?
voice
Who votes first the house or the senate?
If The House writes it, it's The House first, then The Senate. Bills written in The Senate, Generally go to Senate first vote then The House. In some occasions, The House will vote first on Senate Bills.
How can a presidents veto be overriden by congress?
2/3 votes from House of Representatives2/3 votes from Senate
How is representation in the house of representives and senate different?
The difference is that representive is for the population ans senate is for two votes.
Which house of congress holds the trail in impeachment?
The Senate hols the trial if the House votes to impeach.
How many votes do you need for a law to pass?
If all members vote, 51 votes are needed to pass a bill. Otherwise it passes if more than half of the votes are "Ayes".
What is upper congress known as?
The senate is also called the upper house.
How many votes For a bill to pass?
3/4 votes from the state legislature, house of representatives and senate
List the basic steps of how a bill becomes a law?
it gets introduced then sent to committees (house of reps) then house votes on it then introduced to senate sent to senate committees senate votes on it voting is called floor action because the bill is on the "floor" for voting then to president where he approves or vetoes
