How a Bill Becomes a Law
House of Representatives A bill must pass by majority vote and is sent to the Senate
A bill must pass by majority vote and is sent to the House Senate A bill must pass by majority vote and is sent to the House
President Receives bill passed by both houses and decides whether to accept the bill
President signs the bill Option 1 President signs the bill
BILL BECOMES A LAW
President can veto bill Option 2 President can veto bill
BILL DOES NOT BECOMES A LAW
President does nothing for 10 days Option 3 President does nothing for 10 days
BILL BECOMES A LAW
House of Representatives Can override president with 2/3 majority
Can override president with 2/3 majority Senate Can override president with 2/3 majority
BILL BECOMES A LAW