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They take so long because they make it so they don't do anything wrong
What else can I help you with?
How many votes are need to pass a bill the first time through the houses of congress?
Well, honey, in the House of Representatives, you need a simple majority of 218 out of 435 votes to pass a bill. Over in the Senate, it's a bit trickier - you usually need 60 out of 100 votes to avoid a filibuster and get that bill passed. So, buckle up and start counting those votes, it's gonna be a bumpy ride!
What happens to a bill that is voted down by the senate?
For a bill to become law it must be passed by both houses of Congress, so when the Senate passes a bill, the same bill must also go to the House of Representatives, or if the House has passed a similar bill, the two bills must be reconciled by a joint committee to produce a single bill that both houses can pass. Then when both houses have passed the same bill, the bill goes to the President for his signature. The President may or may not sign the bill, and if he doesn't, Congress can over-ride the veto if they have enough votes. Otherwise the bill dies.
In what form was the bill of rights written into the Constitution?
As amendments
How many votes are needed to pass a bill in the Senate?
Well, honey, in the U.S. Senate, you typically need a simple majority to pass a bill, which means at least 51 out of the 100 senators need to be on board. But don't get too comfortable, 'cause the rules can change depending on the situation. So, buckle up and keep an eye on those numbers!
What position did Nathanial Gorham take on the Bill of Rights?
Nathaniel Gorham was a Federalist. So, he probably agreed with the other Federalists that there should be no Bill of Rights, the Constitution is fine the way it is. But, he probably agreed to the compromise that ratifyed the Constitution and added a bill of Rights. =^..^=
How long does it take an Earthquake to pass by?
I am not sure I am still in school so I did not get to that thinks for asking me though :):(
Why did it take so long for Rhode Island so long to join the Union under the US Constitution?
Because they wanted (No, they insisted on and demanded) a Bill of Rights.
Will sb260 senate bill California pass?
hope so
Can pass a drug test by taking magnesium citrate?
so magnesium citrate will flush thc out of my system, how long will it take
What is attached to a bill so it would pass into law?
rider
Why so long president to sign a bill?
The bill becomes what is called a pocket veto and is not enacted into law.
Will Bill S978 Pass?
I doubt it will pass. the way the bill is worded is too broad. and it is unconstitutional. Predicting the future is near impossible, so all we can give is opinions, we cannot predict whether it will or will not pass.
What is the economic bill Obama is trying to pass about?
The bill that he is trying to pass is a bill that will have to do with cutting taxes and leves and taking Medacare and Madacade and unemployment away from the elderly so that we can get out of the 8 billion dollor det that we in
How many months for a bill to pass?
It depends some bills take longer than others because they're big decisions and it would take awhile to choose one, so it's not for sure.
What motivated congress to pass the aid bill?
so many countries needed help.
How long does it take to pass drug test if you take heroin and amphetamines?
It varies and depends on how long and much you used. Heroin stays in urine 2-4 days so if you have a urinalysis you need to be on the safe and take the test after you have not used in 4-5 days.
How long does it take for a calendar day to pass?
A calendar day is a standard day, so 24 hours. It does not matter if it's a working day or a holiday.
