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What happens if the House and Senate versions of a bill are different?

The differences immediately cause the bill to die and it doesn’t go any farther.

The House and Senate try to work out differences in a conference committee.

Each version is voted on in a joint session with all members of the House and Senate.

The Senate can pass its version by majority vote, and the bill then goes to the president.

Which statement about the Senate’s role in federal appointments is correct?

The Senate must approve the appointment by a vote of two-thirds of the Senate.

The Senate recruits and interviews candidates for federal appointments.

The Senate hires investigators to determine a nominee’s qualifications.

The Senate can approve or deny an appointment without explanation.

How many senators represent each state?

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five

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