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After a bill has been introduced, what happens next in the lawmaking process?

It is debated on the floor.
It is sent to the other house.
It is reviewed in committee.
It is approved by a vote.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
It is reviewed in committee.

After introduction a bill is typically referred to a committee, which studies it, holds hearings, may amend it (markup), and then votes on whether to send it to the full chamber for debate and a vote.