Versions of a federal bill have successfully passed both in the house and the senate. before the bill can become law it must be 1. revised by a subcommittee, approved by both chambers, and signed by the president 2.returned to the congressional subcommittee where it was introduced originally 3.signed by the president, reviewed by the supreme court for constitutionality, and ratified by the states 4. reviewed by the supreme court for constitutionality, and signed by the president.

"harry t. moore (1905-1951) – civil rights activist, leader, and the first martyr of the civil rights movement. fannie lou hamer (1917–1977) – leader in the american civil rights movement; co-founder of the national women's political caucus and freedom democratic party. james farmer (1920–1999) – congress of racial equality."

the chair is the committee member from the majority party who has the most seniority. in the south carolina senate, the chair is the committee member from the majority party who has the most committee seniority.