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How Congress Works - Table of Contents

Foreward
Introduction
Congressional Organization
The Legislative Function
- Types of Legislation
- Origins of Legislation

Zones of Influence

Zone One: Introducing Legislation
Zone Two: Committee Action

Subcommittee Consideration
Committee Consideration

Zone Three: House Floor Action
- Role of the House Rules Committee
- Floor Consideration

Zone Four: The Legislation is sent to the Senate
- Senate Calendars
- Floor Consideration

Zone Five: Conference Committee Action
Zone Six: House and Senate Action on the Conference Report
Zone Seven: Presidential Approval
Conclusion