The Legislative Process: How a Bill Becomes a Law

HOUSE OF
SENATE
REPRESENTATIVES

“First Reading”
Secretary General Reads the Title and number of the bill.

“Second Reading”

Ref. 1. Secretary General Reads the Title, number, and the text of the bill.
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4. Voting.

“Third Reading”
1. Secretary General Reads the Title and number of the bill.
2. A roll call or nominal voting is called.
3. The bill is approved by an affirmative vote of a majority of the Members present.
4. If the bill is disapproved, the same is transmitted to the Archives.

President
Approval - Vetoed - 30 Days Left Out - Override by Congress