 1. A bill is introduced.

 2. It is assigned to a committee for consideration.

 3A. Table it.  3B. Release it for House’s consideration.

 4. A bill is passed by either House.

 5. It is sent to the other House for consideration.

 6. Differences are taken to a joint conference committee.

 7. Bill is signed by the Speaker of the House and the Vice President.

 8. Bill is sent to the President for signature.

 9A. President signs bill and it becomes law.

 9B. President vetoes bill.  B1. Congress may make changes for the President approval of the bill.  B2. Two- Thirds vote of both houses may override.

 9C. Bill becomes law after ten working days if the President does not act on it.

 9D. Bill does not become law if Congress adjourns before ten working days are up.