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filibuster

a tactic by which a minority of senators sells to delay or block senate action on a measure

cloture

a senate rule limiting debate

veto

to refuse to sign

pocket veto

if congress adjourns it session within 10 days of submitting a bill to the president that the president does not sign, the bill dies

What are the major differences in the lawmaking process in the House and the Senate

the senate has fewer rules limiting floor debate than the house. the senate also has the filibuster and the cloture rule, which allow the minority to block measures supported by the majority. The senate lacks the rules committee of the house.

the senate is less strict than the

house of representatives

limits on floor debate in senate

senator can speak on the floor as long as they like about any topic. However no senator may speak more than twice on the same question on the same day.

Filibuster

stalling tactic used by a minority of senators to talk a bill to death. try to take up floor time with speeches and other time killing motions that the senate has to drop or modify a bill to move forward. The senate tries to beat filibusters by holding gong daily sessions and enforcing strict rules to wear down talkers.

conference committee

iron out the differences between house and senate versions of a bill, and create a compromise bill

All bills that pass congress are sent to the president who can

sign the bill. veto or refuse to sign the bill.let the bill become law by not signing it within 10 days.Kill it by using a pocket veto.

congress can override a veto with a

2/3 majority of each house

How a bill becomes a law in the house

introduced in house. committee action. rules committee. floor action

introduced to the senate

committee action, floor action, conference committee, congressional approval, presidential action.

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What is the difference between debates in the House and Senate?

With four times the membership, the House follows procedures closely and limits debate. Debate is nearly unlimited in the Senate and all members have an opportunity to influence legislation. Senators feel less pressure to move quickly on issues.

What is the difference between debates in the House and Senate quizlet?

the senate has fewer rules limiting floor debate than the house. the senate also has the filibuster and the cloture rule, which allow the minority to block measures supported by the majority. The senate lacks the rules committee of the house. senator can speak on the floor as long as they like about any topic.

What is a similarity between how the House and the Senate debate and vote on a bill quizlet?

In both houses there is debate before the vote, and a majority vote (50% 1) is required to pass a bill.

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What are the main differences in the legislative process between the two houses of Congress? Bill is Drafted: Members of Congress write up bills. 2. Introduced in House: Representative introduces the bill in the House.