Senate v. House
What type of bills can only be introduced in the House? Bills for raising revenue and taxes can only be introduced in the House. What job does the Senate have that the House does not. (Hint: Think foreign affairs) The Senate has to agree to treaties with foreign countries while the House does not. What check does Congress have on the Presidential veto? Congress can override the Presidential veto by 2/3 majority Congressional vote. |
What is a filibuster? How is a filibuster stopped?
A filibuster is an action that extends a debate to prevent a vote in legislature, oftentimes the Senate, and not following required procedures. A Senator can stop a filibuster by:
What is the Judiciary Committee? A committee of the United States Senate of the United States Congress that conduct hearings prior to Senate votes on the confirmation of federal judges as well as maintains a strong jurisdiction over federal criminal law, human rights, immigration law, intellectual property rights, antitrust law, and internet privacy. Additionally, it is Senate procedure that all proposed Constitutional Amendments pass through the Judiciary Committee. |