Question

What is the composition of a conference committee?

1) Members from the House and Senate committees that originally considered the bill
2) Members from the House and Senate committees that did not consider the bill
3) Members from the House committee only
4) Members from the Senate committee only

Answer 1

A conference committee is composed of members from both the House and Senate committees that originally considered the bill. Their role is to reconcile the differences between the House and Senate versions of a bill and create a final version.

correct answer is 1

Step-by-step explanation:

A conference committee is composed of members from both the House and Senate committees that originally considered the bill.

When a bill passes the House and Senate in different forms, a conference committee is appointed to reconcile the differences and create a final version of the bill.

correct answer is 1