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Passage of a bill through the House

The standard process of a bill through the House.

Second reading amendments

Stated objections to the principles of a bill.

Consideration in detail of a bill

Consideration of the detailed text of a bill.

Senate amendments

Amendments from the other place.

Senate requests for amendments

Requests for amendments from the other place.
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          • Second reading amendments
          • Consideration in detail of a bill
          • Senate amendments
          • Senate requests for amendments
        • Motions
        • Divisions and quorums
        • Private members business
    • Biographical Dictionary of the House of Representatives
    • Serjeant-at-Arms
    • About the House TV
    • House of Representatives Seating Plan
    • Seminar Program
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  • Parliamentary departments
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