The Constitution How a Bill Becomes a Law

   

Either Senate 
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(Money bills are introduced in the House only.)

   
   

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Kills Bill

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Committee

 

2/3 of each body
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President's Veto

   
   

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Kills Bill

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Other House

 

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President

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