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The different structures, powers, and functions of the Senate and the House of Representatives affect policy-making. Though both chambers rely on committees to conduct hearings and debate bills under consideration, different constitutional responsibilities of the House and Senate affect the policy-making process.
Chamber-specific procedures, rules, and roles that impact the policy-making process include:
Number of chamber and debate rules that set the bar high for building major
Roles of Speaker of the House, Vice Presidency (president of the Senate) party leadership, and committee leadership in both chambers
Role of Rules Committee, Committee of the Whole, and discharge petitions in the House
Treaty ratification and confirmation role of the U.S. Senate