Passing legislation refers to the process by which laws are proposed, debated, amended, and ultimately approved by a legislative body such as Congress. It involves several stages and requires majority support from lawmakers.
Related terms
Filibuster: Refers to a tactic used in the Senate where one or more senators speak for an extended period to delay or prevent a vote on legislation.
Veto: Refers to the power of the president or governor to reject a bill passed by Congress or state legislature.
Cloture: A procedure used in the Senate to end debate and move towards voting on a bill when there is an attempt at filibustering.