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In reply to the discussion: Question for those callling the shutdown an act of sedition [View all]ProSense
(116,464 posts)"It is basic "how a bill becomes a law" stuff. In order for a bill to become a law, the exact same bill, in its entirety, has to be passed by both houses of Congress. "
...you're arguing that unless the House or Senate pass the exact bill it doesn't become "become a law."
That is not how it works. The House and Senate often pass bills that are slightly different, and they hash out the differences in conference.
The Senate passed the House bill, amending it to strip out the ACA provision, which has nothing to do with the keeping the government open.
It's the House bill. Its their bill. It's Republican crafted legislation.
They got everything they wanted except defunding the health care law, which has nothing to do with funding the government.
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