Question

What happens next after a bill reaches the floor of the House?






It is debated for two hours.


It is given a second reading.


It is sent to the President.


It is sent back to committee.

Answer 1

After a bill reaches the floor of the House, it is debated for a specific amount of time (usually two hours). Following the debate, the bill is then typically given a second reading. If it passes the second reading, it will continue the legislative process in the House, potentially leading to further debate, amendments, and a final vote before being sent to the Senate for consideration. It is not sent to the President until it has passed both the House and the Senate. In some cases, if the bill does not pass the second reading, it may be sent back to committee for further revisions or amendments.