<Li> Joint resolutions There is little practical difference between a bill and a joint resolution since both are treated similarly; a joint resolution originating from the House, for example, begins "H.J. Res ." followed by its number . </Li> <Li> Concurrent Resolutions affect only the House and Senate, and accordingly aren't presented to the president for approval later . In the House, it begins with "H. Con. Res ." </Li> <Li> Simple resolutions concern only the House or only the Senate and begin with "H. Res ." </Li> <P> Any member of Congress may introduce a bill at any time while the House is in session by placing it in the hopper on the Clerk's desk . A sponsor's signature is required, and there can be many co-sponsors . It's assigned a number by the Clerk . Then it's referred to a committee . Committees study each bill intensely at this stage . </P>

When can the president convene and/or adjourn one or both chambers of congress