Which committee resolves differences between House and Senate bills?

Which committee resolves differences between House and Senate bills?

• A. Ways and Means Committee
• B. Rules Committee
• C. Appropriations Committee
• D. Conference Committee

Answer: (D)

When a bill has different versions in the House and the Senate, those differences are worked out by a conference committee. This temporary, joint group brings together members from both chambers to negotiate and craft a single version of the bill. They reconcile the conflicting provisions and prepare a conference report that reflects the compromise. Once both chambers approve that report, the bill proceeds to the governor to be signed or vetoed. If no agreement is reached, the bill may fail for that session. Other committees handle separate duties—such as revenue, debate rules, or funding—but only the conference committee is tasked with resolving the differences between the two chambers’ bills.

When a bill has different versions in the House and the Senate, those differences are worked out by a conference committee. This temporary, joint group brings together members from both chambers to negotiate and craft a single version of the bill. They reconcile the conflicting provisions and prepare a conference report that reflects the compromise. Once both chambers approve that report, the bill proceeds to the governor to be signed or vetoed. If no agreement is reached, the bill may fail for that session. Other committees handle separate duties—such as revenue, debate rules, or funding—but only the conference committee is tasked with resolving the differences between the two chambers’ bills.