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Thursday, March 3, 2011

Amendments Between the Houses: A Brief Overview


Elizabeth Rybicki
Specialist on Congress and the Legislative Process

James V. Saturno
Section Research Manager


The House and Senate must approve an identical version of a measure before it can be presented for the President’s approval or veto. If the House and Senate approve differing versions of a measure, the differences must first be resolved. One way to do this is through an exchange of amendments between the houses.


Date of Report: February 25, 2011
Number of Pages: 4
Order Number: 98-812
Price: $19.95

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