Clause 1; Origination Clause

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 →