What happens if the House and Senate versions of a bill are different?

A.

The differences immediately cause the bill to die and it doesn't go any farther.

B.

The House and Senate try to work out differences in a conference committee.

C.

Each version is voted on in a joint House/Senate meeting.

D.

The Senate can pass its version by majority vote and the bill then goes to the president.

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Salvatore Riggs

20 July, 17:40

What happens if the House and Senate versions of a bill are different?

A.

The differences immediately cause the bill to die and it doesn't go any farther.

B.

The House and Senate try to work out differences in a conference committee.

C.

Each version is voted on in a joint House/Senate meeting.

D.

The Senate can pass its version by majority vote and the bill then goes to the president.

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Bruno Weaver · Answer 1

If the House and the Senate versions of the bill are different then t he House and Senate try to work out differences in a conference committee and a compromise bill is drafted which must be accepted by both parties.