The legislative process can be complex, involving many more steps than those outlined in this tutorial. The following sources provide additional background information on how a bill becomes a law:

How Our Laws are Made . Revised and Updated by Charles W. Johnson, Parliamentarian, United States House of Representatives. Presented by Mr. Ney June 30, 2003.

Enactment of a Law . Robert B. Dove, Parliamentarian, United States Senate. Updated February 1997.

CQ Weekly provides in-depth and behind-the-scenes coverage of Congress and its activities. Online archive includes articles from 1983 forward, and floor votes from 1991. Available in print from 1951 in Davis Reference at JK1 .C15

Congressional Quarterly Almanac provides analysis of the year's major legislation, public laws enacted, and all roll call votes. An excellent starting point for researching legislation. Available in print from 1945 in Davis Reference at JK1 .C663