engrossed bill

noun

U.S. Government.

1. a bill that has been passed in one house of Congress.

Example Sentences

Monday, May 2, 1757, the engrossed Bill, entitled, "An Act for dividing the county of Fairfax," was read a third time, passed by the House, and sent to the Council for their "concurrence."

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SIR: I have the honor to return herewith engrossed bill H.R.

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On the 18th of April, the engrossed bill was read the third time in the House, was passed, nemine contradicente, and ordered to be carried to the House of Lords.

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