1 | Democrats took control of both houses of Congress in the 2006 elections. | |
2 | Mr. Obama said Washington needed to get the plan to the finish line and through both chambers of Congress. | |
3 | But Congress still has to approve the deal, and with votes in both houses expected on Monday. | |
4 | Only when both chambers agree on identical language can the bill be sent to the president to become law. | |
5 | Both houses are elected for a maximum of 5 years, but either may be dissolved before the expiration of its normal term. |