Section 7: Legislative Process

Article 1, Section 7, Clause 3: Resolutions

Posted on May 27, 1787
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Every Order, Resolution, or Vote to which the Concurrence of the Senate and House of Representatives may be necessary (except on a question of Adjournment) shall be presented to the President of the United States; and before the Same shall take Effect, shall be approved by him, or being disapproved…continue reading →

Article 1, Section 7, Clause 1: Origination Clause

Posted on May 25, 1787
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All Bills for raising Revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives; but the Senate may propose or concur with Amendments as on other Bills. This clause establishes the exclusive prerogative of the House of Representatives to originate bills levying taxes. It is a much-watered-down version of the British parliamentary…continue reading →