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How is a bill introduced?

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In the Senate, a bill is introduced by placing it on the presiding officer's desk or by formally introducing it on the Senate Floor. In the House, a bill clerk assigns the bill a number. House bills begin with "H.R.". Resolutions begin with "H. Res.," "H. Con.



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In the House, bills are officially introduced by placing them in a special box known as the hopper, which is located at the rostrum, or Speaker's platform. In the Senate, abill is introduced by placing it on the presiding officer's desk or by formally introducing it on the Senate Floor.
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