When the House and the Senate Coordinate Two Versions of the Same

question 45

Multiple Choice

When the House and the Senate coordinate two versions of the same bill,they will often use a ______ to obtain a single unified bill.

• A) joint committee
• B) conference committee
• C) reconciliation committee
• D) standing committee
• E) select committee

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