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It would mean that every state has equal representation. This would mean no proportional representation for the people because every state only has 2 senators. Therefore, most of the bills probably would not be passed (filibusters and such) because or regional desires.

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Who has more power House of Representatives or the Senate?

Neither really has "more" power. They have differentpowers. Neither of them can really "overrule" the other, because generally they have to agree for anything to happen. For example, only the House can impeach an elected official, but only the Senate can convict someone who has been impeached. The House and Senate must agree in order to remove someone from office; if the House impeaches them but the Senate doesn't convict them, then nothing happens, and if the House doesn't impeach them in the first place then the Senate can't convict them so again nothing happens.There are certain things that are reserved to either the House or Senate, but again, it's not really a question of "more power".That said: Senators serve (normally) for six years, while Representatives serve for only two. There are far fewer Senators than Representatives, so each Senator's vote has more "weight" than each Representative's does. The Senate is considered the "Upper" chamber of the Legislative branch. For all these reasons, it's not entirely wrong to say the Senate has more power ... but it's not entirely right, either.


How were members of congress chosen in 1748?

Congress didn't exist yet in 1748. The First Continental Congress of the United States met for the first time in 1774 and were just representatives of the 13 colonies. The first elected congress, senate and President didn't happen until 1789.


Why can only the senate have a filibuster?

A filibuster can only happen on the United States Senate because it is the only function that does not have a time limit on speeches and debates concerning a proposal.


What must happen to have a bill sent to the president?

Most bills start in committees. A bill that passes committee is then voted on in the full house or senate. A bill must pass the house and the senate, and then it goes to the president.


Where can a filibuster take place?

it can only take place in the senate since theirs a small amount of senates

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What must happen before a bill is presented for discussion to the entire house of senate?

A Quorum. In this case, a Quorum would be 218 Representatives. [51 in senate]


If the two houses of congress do not agree to adjournment who sets the time?

It's no the President it goes into a vote. 2/3 of Senate and 3/4 of the House of Representatives mus have agreed or disagreed for anything to happen.


What happens if Congress overrides the veto of a bill?

If Congress overrides Presidential veto of a bill then it will become a law. A two-thirds or greater vote is needed in both the House and the Senate for this to happen.


Why is it important that both the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate agree to a bill before it is sent to the president?

The U.S. has 3 government powers.... President, House of Representatives & Senate. It is to make sure no one has all the power. For instance, if the President wants to sell Alaska to another country one of the other powers would have to agree before it could happen. Also, if the House & Senate want to sell Alaska the President could veto. This is just an example. There is no plan to sell Alaska that I am aware of!


What happen when the senate and the house disagree on a bill?

When the Senate and the House of Representatives disagree on a bill, they may form a conference committee to reconcile the differences. This committee is composed of members from both chambers who work together to reach a compromise. If they are unable to reach an agreement, the bill will not move forward and will not become a law.


Does the senate decide the president if there's a tie?

In the US, it would be difficult for this to happen due to the way the election process works. However, in the event that no candidate receives a simple majority of the electoral vote (much more likely, and in fact it's happened twice), the president is determined by vote in the House of Representatives, with each state, regardless of the number of representatives, having only one vote.


What did not happen during Octavian's rule?

Woman joined the Senate


What must happen in order for gametes to be formed?

How are gametes formed?


Who has more power House of Representatives or the Senate?

Neither really has "more" power. They have differentpowers. Neither of them can really "overrule" the other, because generally they have to agree for anything to happen. For example, only the House can impeach an elected official, but only the Senate can convict someone who has been impeached. The House and Senate must agree in order to remove someone from office; if the House impeaches them but the Senate doesn't convict them, then nothing happens, and if the House doesn't impeach them in the first place then the Senate can't convict them so again nothing happens.There are certain things that are reserved to either the House or Senate, but again, it's not really a question of "more power".That said: Senators serve (normally) for six years, while Representatives serve for only two. There are far fewer Senators than Representatives, so each Senator's vote has more "weight" than each Representative's does. The Senate is considered the "Upper" chamber of the Legislative branch. For all these reasons, it's not entirely wrong to say the Senate has more power ... but it's not entirely right, either.


How were members of congress chosen in 1748?

Congress didn't exist yet in 1748. The First Continental Congress of the United States met for the first time in 1774 and were just representatives of the 13 colonies. The first elected congress, senate and President didn't happen until 1789.


Who are the presiding officers of the two houses?

The first is the Vice President who is in charge of the Senate meetings and can only vote in a tie between the Senators. If the President is absent they choose an alternate known as the President Pro Tempore (Temporary President) who is third in line of the Presidency after the Speaker of The House who is the presiding officer of the House of Representatives and the Speaker of The House will take over the Presidency should anything happen to the President and the Vice President.


What happen to the product after they are formed?

ready for...................