Question

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

It is debated for two hours.

It is sent back to committee.

It is given a second reading.

It is sent to the President.

Answer 1

After a bill reaches the floor of the House, it is given a second reading. This is when the bill is read in full, and members have the opportunity to debate and propose any amendments. Once the bill has gone through the second reading, a vote is taken on whether to pass the bill. If the bill is passed by a majority vote, it is then sent to the Senate for further consideration. If the bill is not passed, it can either be sent back to committee for further revisions or it may die in the legislative process.