A bill passes the House of Representatives and is sent to the Senate. The Senate also passes the bill, but with a series of minor changes from the original version sent over from the House of Representatives. What is the next step for the bill before it becomes law?

Question

A.
The amended bill goes back to the committee that originally reviewed the bill.
B.
The amended bill must go back to the House of Representatives for a new vote of approval.
C.
Both bills go to the president who decides which one to sign.
D.
Both bills are rejected and bill’s sponsors start over.

Answer 1

B. The amended bill must go back to the House of Representatives for a new vote of approval.

After the Senate makes changes to the bill, it must be sent back to the House for their approval of those amendments before it can proceed to the president for signing into law.