Wednesday, November 07, 2007

H.R. versus H. Res

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How are bills identified? Are there different versions of bills?

There are four types of legislation: bills, joint resolutions, concurrent resolutions and simple resolutions. Any of these may be introduced in either chamber. They are identified as follows:

  1. S. 123 - Bill originating in the Senate
  2. S.R. 123 - Simple Resolution of the Senate
  3. S.J.Res. 123 - Joint Resolution originating in the Senate
  4. S. Con. Res. 123 - Concurrent Resolution originating in the Senate
  5. H.R. 123 - Bill originating in the House
  6. H.Res. 123 - Simple Resolution of the House
  7. H.J.Res. 123 - Joint Resolution originating in the House
  8. H.Con.Res. 123 - Concurrent Resolution originating in the House


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