GREAT QUESTION.
It can happen but both sides want to have THEIR WAY so they usually compromise by throwing a bunch of CRAP in the bill. That is how so much Government money is wasted (pork spending).
2007-10-08 17:49:16
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answered by Anonymous
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When the President introduces legislation to Congress, the President usually finds that unless they have enough public support behind their proposals, then the President is forced to compromise to get the legislation passed.
Its harder for a president to get their legislation passed when they are perceived to be weak and not have control of either the house or the senate. Without control of the house, the president can find their legislation defeated or 'dead on arrival'. Congress can return the bill to the president until it it is amended or until the President can successfully negotiate a deal with Congress.
Compromise usually involves favours - as one of the above writers noted - pork barelling or log rolling. Until a compromise is finalised, the bill will continue to be rejected by Congress. And even when it is finalised and passed, bills may have attached conditions.
Legislation also has to ensure that it meets constitutional requirements.
Isnt Democracy great? The system of checks and balances designed to ensure democracy make it virtually unworkable.
2007-10-08 18:20:44
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answered by Big B 6
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OHHHHH!
That would be nice.
How many billions have been swindled from tax payers because of unrelated things that get put into bills.
Glad you brought this up I'll bet a lot of people don't even know this goes on.
2007-10-08 17:51:47
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answered by kevin s 6
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Will never happen. No matter who is in control of congress. There is just too much that needs votes and everything. Easiest way to do that is combine what needs to be done.
2007-10-08 17:38:12
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answered by spacenut10100 3
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no. like the others wrote: just impossible politically. both sides feel its the only way to get pet projects paid for. those pet projects usually mean the difference between reelection & failure. this is, in my humble opinion, one of the greatest problems with representational government. i deeply resent the necessity this system makes it.
2007-10-08 17:42:10
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answered by snideology 2
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In the give-and-take world of politics, such a thing is unlikely.
2007-10-08 17:56:08
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answered by Don C 3
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As long as the President does not have line-item veto authority, no.
2007-10-08 17:47:20
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answered by TheOnlyBeldin 7
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not as long as we have lobbyists and corrupt politicians
2007-10-08 17:38:19
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answered by Anonymous
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maybe
2007-10-08 17:41:46
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answered by Handsome Black guy 5
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