The report provides the full chamber with the intent and scope of the bill, its exact language, its impact on any existing legislation, and the views of the executive branch and dissenting members of the committee. When reported back to the full chamber, the bill is placed in chronological order on the calendar for consideration. The House has several different legislative calendars. The Senate has only one calendar. For the most part, the Speaker or Majority Leader decide if, and when, and in what order a bill is considered.
Debate begins when the bill reaches the floor of the chamber.
Each chamber has its own rules governing debate. Here amendments may be added to the bill and the bill is voted upon by the by the members. Each Chamber has its own rules governing debate. In the House, debate is strictly limited by rules. The Senate has no formal rules governing debate.