Difference Between House and Senate Legislative Procedures

Medium Unit 2: Branches Of Government Congressional Structure

In the United States Congress, the two chambers have distinct structures and functions. The House of Representatives, with its larger membership, has different rules and powers compared to the Senate. One significant aspect of this difference involves how each chamber handles legislative proposals, especially regarding debate and amendments. Considering this context, which statement accurately describes a fundamental structural difference between the House of Representatives and the Senate?

The House allows unlimited debate on most bills, while the Senate requires a simple majority to overturn this.

The Senate has stricter rules for amendments, while the House permits more amendments during the debate.

The Senate provides for unlimited debate on bills unless 60 senators vote to end it, while the House has time limits on debate.

Members of the House cannot introduce legislation unless it is approved by the Senate first.

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