can only be done by a member of Congress can only be done by a member of Congress
relevant committee examines the bill relevant committee examines the bill holds hearings possibly propose changes Vote: - recommend bill to entire House or Senate
- OR
- bill dies in committee
- have great power, determine bills to be reviewed
will pass with a simple majority vote
resolve differences between House and Senate versions of the bill resolve differences between House and Senate versions of the bill (SAME BILL in both houses) voted on again by both House and Senate before going to the President
- Signs the Bill!
- Veto
- fails to become a law
- Congress can override with a 2/3 vote
- pocket veto: keeps bill for 10 days, during which time the Congressional Session ends
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