Once a bill is sent to the floor of the House, who puts the bill on the calendar?

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Jacqueline Mosley

20 August, 21:02

Once a bill is sent to the floor of the House, who puts the bill on the calendar?

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Monserrat Mueller · Answer 1

First, a representative sponsors a bill. The bill is then assigned to a committee for study. If released by the committee, the bill is put on a calendar to be voted on, debated or amended. If the bill passes by simple majority (218 of 435), the bill moves to the Senate.