<P> Every Act of Congress or joint resolution begins with an enacting formula or resolving formula stipulated by law . These are: </P> <Ul> <Li> Act of Congress: "Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled ." </Li> <Li> Joint resolution: "Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled ." </Li> </Ul> <Li> Act of Congress: "Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled ." </Li> <Li> Joint resolution: "Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled ." </Li>

Rules of procedure in the house and senate