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A Bill Becomes a Law

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bill
draft of a proposed statute presented to a legislature, not yet made law
introduction
first step: the bill is introduced in the House or the Senate
first reading
reading of a bill when it is first introduced in a legislative body
committee
persons elected or appointed to perform some service or function
markup
putting of a legislative bill into final form
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second reading
consideration of a legislative bill; opportunity for debate and amendment
third reading
final step in consideration of a legislative bill before put to a vote
passage
enactment into law of a legislative measure; must pass both houses
defeated
to overcome in a contest, if a bill is voted down, it is defeated
vote
formal expression of opinion or choice, either positive or negative
pocket veto
bill vetoed by president's failure to sign ten days after congress adjourns
override
overrule; house of origin may override the veto by 2/3 or greater vote
amendment
alteration of or addition to a motion, bill, constitution, etc.
filibuster
irregular or obstructive tactics by members of a legislative assembly
debate
discussion in an assembly, involving opposing viewpoints

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