At NRO, Michael G. Franc: Is the Constitution a Republican Plot?
It's one of the clearest, easiest-to-understand provisions in the Constitution. And Harry Reid's Senate flounts it routinely.
The Origination Clause in Article I, Section 7 states: “All Bills for raising Revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives; but the Senate may propose or concur with Amendments as on other Bills.” In addition to clarity, this provision has an even greater virtue: It serves a very good purpose.
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