Based on the passage, which of the following bills might pass Congress?

A.) a bill that receives no votes in the House and 100 votes in the Senate

B.) a bill that receives 435 votes in the House and 2 votes in the Senate

C.) a bill that receives 220 votes in the House and 65 votes in the Senate

D.) a bill that receives 435 votes in the House and 49 votes in the Senate

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Social Studies

Joaquin Jennings

7 November, 20:27

Based on the passage, which of the following bills might pass Congress?

A.) a bill that receives no votes in the House and 100 votes in the Senate

B.) a bill that receives 435 votes in the House and 2 votes in the Senate

C.) a bill that receives 220 votes in the House and 65 votes in the Senate

D.) a bill that receives 435 votes in the House and 49 votes in the Senate

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Rachael Benjamin · Answer 1

C.

Explanation:

First, a representative sponsors a bill ... If the bill passes by simple majority (218 of 435), the bill moves to the Senate. In the Senate, the bill is assigned to another committee and, if released, debated and voted on. Again, a simple majority (51 of 100) passes the bill.