If the bill is approved by the subcommittee, it's forwarded to the full committee for consideration. If the bill is approved by the full committee, it may be scheduled for debate and consideration by the entire chamber. Once a bill passes the House or Senate, it's sent to the other chamber for consideration, where the same steps are repeated. A bill cannot become law unless it is approved by both chambers in identical form. If there are differences between the House and Senate versions, the two chambers appoint conferees, who form a conference committee to resolve the differences between the two versions. When a compromise is reached, the conference committee issues a report that explains the changes. Then, the report is sent to each chamber for consideration. Once the House and Senate have passed a bill in identical language, it's sent to the president to sign. The President can approve the bill by signing it or disapprove with a veto . If the President vetoes a bill, it's returned to the chamber of origin for a vote. If two-thirds of both chambers vote affirmatively, the veto is overridden and the bill becomes law. Failure of either chamber to override sustains the veto.


Doesn't have to support anything