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United States Government: Our Democracy1st EditionDonald A. Ritchie, Richard C. Remy 1,148 solutions When the House and the Senate pass different versions of a bill These versions are to be reconciled by which type of committee?There are 2 kinds of committee whose purpose is to try to reach a compromise when the House and Senate pass different versions of the same bill and one chamber will not accept the other's amendments. These are conference committees and free conference committees.
What happens when the House and the Senate pass different versions of the same bill group of answer choices?If the House and Senate pass the same bill then it is sent to the President. If the House and Senate pass different bills they are sent to Conference Committee. Most major legislation goes to a Conference Committee.
Where are the differences in the House and Senate version of a bill are resolved?Resolving Differences
Often a conference committee will be appointed with both House and Senate members. This group will resolve the differences in committee and report the identical measure back to both bodies for a vote. Conference committees also issue reports outlining the final version of the bill.
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