Practice question
A revenue bill originates in the House and is passed there. After receiving it, the Senate proposes a comprehensive substitute that changes the tax design substantially. The House and Senate later approve a common final text through the prescribed process. A challenger argues only that the Senate may change wording but may never propose a substitute revenue measure. Which answer best follows Tolentino?
- The challenge necessarily succeeds because the Senate cannot amend revenue bills
- The House-origin requirement does not prohibit the Senate's amendment power from taking the form of a substitute
- The Senate may bypass the House and enact revenue laws alone
- Revenue bills may originate only in a joint committee
- The President may supply the missing legislative votes
Legal references
- 1987 Constitution, Article VI, Sections 24 and 26: https://lawphil.net/consti/cons1987.html
- Tolentino v. Secretary of Finance, G.R. No. 115455 and consolidated cases, August 25, 1994, main decision: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri1994/aug1994/gr_115455_1994.html
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