They included two key provisions to ensure the Senate would withstand political motivations and lead with more long-term vision. The framers hoped that the Senate might serve as a check on partisan passions they anticipated would dominate the House of Representatives. How do we know? Just a few sentences later, the text specifies that a two-thirds majority is required to override a presidential veto - a higher measure than the simple majority required for the first pass. Perhaps most important, “ All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States.” Section 7 explains the process: “Every Bill which shall have passed the House of Representatives and the Senate, shall, before it become a Law, be presented to the President of the United States.” Meaning, both the House and Senate must pass the proposed bill by a simple majority. The gridlock is the product of decades of legislative machinations and not what the Constitution, nor the framers, intended.Īrticle I of the Constitution crafted the legislative branch of the federal government and outlines the authority delegated to Congress.
As Democrats in Congress debate and attempt to pass the reconciliation and infrastructure bills, many Americans are wondering why it seems so hard for Congress to legislate.
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